You started your coaching business for freedom—but does it actually feel like a business, or just another job? Too many coaches unknowingly bring the same habits from their 9-to-5 into their coaching business, leaving them overwhelmed, stuck, and chasing external validation instead of real impact.
In this episode, Elona Lopari shares her journey from corporate success to entrepreneurship and the key mindset shifts that allowed her to build a business that truly serves her. If you’re feeling like your coaching business is running you instead of the other way around, this episode is for you.
By the End of This Episode, You'll Know:
- Why success in a job doesn’t always translate to success as a business owner
- How to break free from the employee mindset and think like an entrepreneur
- The #1 mistake coaches make that keeps them stuck in “hustle mode”
- Why posting content isn’t the same as building real connections—and what to do instead
About Elona Lopari:
Elona Lopari is a business strategist who helps service-based entrepreneurs scale their purpose and profits to build independent companies that they can exit from, use as a philanthropy channel, or turn into a lasting legacy. She specializes in fixing cash flow issues and helping entrepreneurs scale beyond themselves by creating better systems and assembling the right team.
Want to learn more? Connect with Elona:
🌎 Website: elonaloparicoaching.com
Next Episode Teaser:
Next time on Coach Smarter, we’re diving into something every coach needs to master—how to deliver an amazing client experience that naturally generates referrals. If you want clients to stick around and send others your way, you won’t want to miss it. Hit follow now!
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