CIP - S2 - 029 - The Moment That Could Have Crushed Tom Krol (And What He Did Instead)

What happens when everything you’ve built—your audience, reach, and marketing—vanishes overnight?

In this powerful solo episode, Tom Krol opens up about a real-time challenge that would have ended most businesses: losing access to his entire Facebook account after 11+ years. But instead of crumbling, Tom pivots fast and shows you what it means to be a professional entrepreneur.

If you ever relied too heavily on one platform or strategy, this episode will shake you up, ground you, and help you build a resilient business.

You'll Learn How To:

• Respond to setbacks with power and speed
• Diversify your lead gen beyond one platform
• Make fast decisions under pressure
• Implement the “Progress, Not Perfection” mindset in chaos
• Rebuild better with real gratitude and long-term thinking

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• (02:20) Tom’s entire Facebook account disappears after 11 years
• (03:40) Why this is good news—and a lesson in resilience
• (04:02) The power of your network in a crisis
• (05:13) The move to Instagram and LinkedIn (and how he does it)
• (10:36) What the life of an entrepreneur is
• (13:19) Perspective: Your setbacks are opportunities to be better
• (14:09) The game of entrepreneurship is money management
• (15:42) Profit First principles to weather any storm
• (17:36) Contagious enthusiasm: Why joy and grit win every time

Who This Episode is For:

• Coaches who feel too dependent on a single platform
• Entrepreneurs who want to build real resilience
• Creators or marketers going through a major pivot
• Anyone who feels like they just lost it all

Why You Should Listen:

This is a real story, not a highlight reel. If you want to know what separates amateurs from pros—it is this. The ability to adapt, stay calm, and rebuild smarter. Learn what Tom did and how you can turn setbacks into momentum.

Follow Tom Krol here:

• Tom Krol Facebook
• Tom Krol Instagram
• Tom Krol LinkedIn
• Coaching Inc Website: https://coachinginc.com/ 

Follow Jon here:

• Jon Bentley Instagram

Follow Anthony here:

• Anthony Simonie LinkedIn 

If you would like Tom's help in building/scaling your coaching business, go to www.coachinginc.com and fill out an application for your opportunity to work with him personally.