Yay for Business with Courtney Chaal

Ever feel like your business should be working—but clients just aren’t flowing in like they’re supposed to?In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of the 100K Roadmap Calls I’ve been doing lately and walking you through the most common problems I see with service providers’ Client Booking Machines.Here’s the truth: Most of y’all already have a bunch of stuff set up—but if it’s built out of order or the pieces aren’t connected properly, it’s leaking clients, momentum, and money.Whether you’ve been in business for years or you’re just starting to sell your services, I’ll help you diagnose exactly what’s missing, what’s broken, and how to plug those gaps so you can finally create consistent cash flow.🎟️ Want to build your Client Booking Machine the right way in 2026?Come to my workshop: Reverse Engineer Your First $100K Year happening December 3. It’s $97—or you can get a free ticket right now here:👉 https://courtneychaal.com/reverse-engineer-100KWhat you’ll learn in this episode:The #1 reason why your offer isn’t selling (hint: it’s not your marketing)The 4 major “leaks” in your Client Booking MachineHow to self-diagnose what’s working vs. what needs fixingWhy building your sales system out of order guarantees burnoutThe real role of visibility (and why Instagram Reels aren’t your savior)What to do if you’ve already built a bunch of stuff but it’s not workingHow to align your offer, sales system, and marketing to book more clients with less stressResources mentioned:Free Masterclass: https://courtneychaal.com/masterclassSign up for the Dec 3 workshop: https://courtneychaal.com/reverse-engineer-100KWork with Me: https://courtneychaal.com/shopFreebies: https://courtneychaal.com/freeConnect on social:  https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/ NEW WORKSHOP: Reverse Engineer Your First $100K YearRegular price is $97 but you can get a FREE ticket if you sign up here (limited time!)🎟️ FREE TICKET: https://courtneychaal.com/reverse-engineer-100K

If you’ve ever felt like your services are too custom to be simplified, you need to meet Miranda Braithwaite from Moonstone Creative—a brand and web designer who creates astrology-infused brands based on your birth chart.In this episode, we talk about how Miranda went from overdelivering and undercharging to building a three-tier product suite that attracts dream clients, books up her calendar, and sets her apart as a market of one.Together we go deep on:How she infused astrology into her entire design process (and why clients LOVE it) Why the "mini offer" route didn’t make sense for her—and what she did instead Breaking the addiction to over-customization and perfectionism (this part is a must-listen) What finally got her to launch the damn thing (hint: tough love + deadlines) And the exact structure of her offer suite (including the signature service that starts it all) This is one of those juicy behind-the-scenes convos that shows you what it really looks like to evolve your business, own your magic, and design offers that sell themselves.Whether you’re a designer, coach, or service provider who wants to do things differently (and more joyfully), this episode is going to give you permission and a game plan.✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why astrology makes Miranda a better brand designer (seriously, it’s genius)The surprising reason her clients are excited to upgrade to higher-ticket offersHow to create a 3-tier product suite without being random or redundantThe mindset shift that helped her launch her service with confidenceWhat it really takes to turn your “messy magic” into a marketable system🔗 Resources & Links Mentioned:Book your $100K Roadmap Call with me!  (I'm doing 100 free calls first come, first served!)Six Figure Sprint: https://courtneychaal.com/six-figure-sprintYay for Clients: https://courtneychaal.com/yay-for-clientsClient Capacity Calculator: https://courtneychaal.com/calculatorAll my offers: https://courtneychaal.com/shopFreebies: https://courtneychaal.com/freeHang out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/ NEW WORKSHOP: Reverse Engineer Your First $100K YearRegular price is $97 but you can get a FREE ticket if you sign up here (limited time!)🎟️ FREE TICKET: https://courtneychaal.com/reverse-engineer-100K

This is your 100K wake-up call AKA why six figures needs to be the floor (not the dream)Are you building your business like a real business… or are you secretly gambling your time, energy, and money away on what-ifs and maybes?In this foundational episode, I’m breaking down exactly why $100K is the floor of what your business should be aiming for next year. Not the ceiling. Not some wild, distant dream. The goddamn baseline.This is the wake-up call that I want everyone in my audience to hear — especially if you’ve been treating $5K months like a goal instead of a stepping stone.I’ll also share the big change I’m making in 2026 (starting with a free live workshop on December 3rd), what I mean by being "profitable and boring," and why your business isn’t a hobby, a hope, or a gamble.Here’s what you’ll learn:Why six figures isn’t luxury — it’s dignityThe mindset trap that’s keeping you stuck at $2K, $5K, even $8K monthsHow to stop building from the past and start planning from the futureWhy a $100K plan isn’t just possible—it’s your responsibilityThe exact math behind what it takes to pay yourself wellWhy reverse engineering your revenue is the smartest move you can make🎟️ Get your free ticket for the live workshop: Reverse Engineer Your First 100K Year (Dec 3!) https://courtneychaal.com/100k-workshop🔗 Resources & Links Mentioned:Book your $100K Roadmap Call with me!  (I'm doing 100 free calls first come, first served!)Six Figure Sprint: https://courtneychaal.com/six-figure-sprintYay for Clients: https://courtneychaal.com/yay-for-clientsClient Capacity Calculator: https://courtneychaal.com/calculatorAll my offers: https://courtneychaal.com/shopFreebies: https://courtneychaal.com/freeHang out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/ NEW WORKSHOP: Reverse Engineer Your First $100K YearRegular price is $97 but you can get a FREE ticket if you sign up here (limited time!)🎟️ FREE TICKET: https://courtneychaal.com/reverse-engineer-100K

This is Part 2 of the ultimate guide to packaging your service—and if you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, stop what you’re doing and go back. I promise I rarely say this, but it’s that important. Part 1 is the mindset. The positioning. The reason your offer even matters. Part 2? That’s the mechanics. And if you don’t get your head right first, no framework in the world is going to save your service.Now, assuming you’re caught up… today we’re diving into the 5 steps to actually build a signature service. Not the bloated, 12-week, 7-call Frankenstein offer you see all over Instagram. We’re talking about packaging something your clients will actually buy—and rave about.This episode is pure fire, start to finish. I’m breaking down real stories from client sessions and sales DMs, and yes, even a conversation I eavesdropped on in a hair salon 👀. All to show you how most people are still packaging their services in a way that keeps them stuck.If you want your signature service to sell on repeat (without burning you out), this episode is your new roadmap.Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:The #1 mistake people make when they package a serviceWhy more “stuff” doesn’t make your offer more valuableThe exact 5-step process to go from brainstorm to offerWhy being “introverted” is not an excuse to skip market researchHow to create a framework that sells (even if your work is nonlinear)Ways to balance what your client thinks they want vs. what they actually needA better alternative to “unlimited Voxer” (please stop doing this 🙏)Why your pricing, timeline, and deliverables need to be designed around results—not just what’s standard in your industry📚 Mentioned Resources:Book your $100K Roadmap Call with me!Six Figure Sprint: https://courtneychaal.com/six-figure-sprintYay for Clients: https://courtneychaal.com/yay-for-clientsClient Capacity Calculator: https://courtneychaal.com/calculatorAll my offers: https://courtneychaal.com/shopFreebies: https://courtneychaal.com/freeHang out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/ NEW WORKSHOP: Reverse Engineer Your First $100K YearRegular price is $97 but you can get a FREE ticket if you sign up here (limited time!)🎟️ FREE TICKET: https://courtneychaal.com/reverse-engineer-100K

Your package isn’t the problem (but your approach might be)You’re stuck in a service package spiral and wondering why nobody’s biting.You’ve followed all the rules, named your niche, picked a job title, copied someone’s “signature package” off their website, put your offer together, and still… crickets?Let’s change that.This is Part 1 of a two-part episode series, and it’s the one you cannot skip. I just wrapped the first round of my free “100K Roadmap” mini service calls (PSA: book yours at the link below), and there was one BIG theme that came up over and over again:Packaging. But not in the way you think.Most service providers are packaging their offers backwards. You're building from your skillset instead of starting with what your market actually wants. In this episode, we’re flipping the script on how to craft a signature service that actually books clients and grows your business without you burning out or undercharging.If you’re tired of hourly work, custom proposals, or no one buying your stuff, hit play now.In this episode, we’re diving into:The #1 mistake service providers make when packaging their offersWhy copying others in your niche will keep you stuck (and broke)What it actually means to be commodified—and why that’s killing your salesThe missing piece that Marie Forleo’s B-School didn’t teach back in the dayWhy you must separate your skillset from your business offer (yes, really)How to shift from freelancer mode to true business owner thinkingWhat positioning actually means (and why your package doesn’t matter until you’ve nailed this)If you want to create a service that people see and say “YES—this is exactly what I need,” this is the episode to binge. (And don’t forget to tune in next week for Part 2 where we get into the nitty-gritty of what goes in your package.)Resources + Links:🎯 Book your FREE 100K Roadmap Call: https://courtneychaal.com/roadmap🛍 Grab Booked in 5 Days Challenge for $17 ($20 off with code PODCAST): https://courtneychaal.com/booked🎓 Watch the Build a Client Booking Machine Masterclass: https://courtneychaal.com/masterclass💡 Ready to build your signature service? Join Yay for Clients: https://courtneychaal.com/yayTake action now!Work with Me: https://courtneychaal.com/shopFreebies: https://courtneychaal.com/freeConnect on Social: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/  NEW WORKSHOP: Reverse Engineer Your First $100K YearRegular price is $97 but you can get a FREE ticket if you sign up here (limited time!)🎟️ FREE TICKET: https://courtneychaal.com/reverse-engineer-100K

Coming back from (what I’m calling) maternity leave at the start of 2025, my business revenue had basically gone poof. I had shut down a program, my offers were scattered, cash flow was spotty, and I was impatiently trying to force things to click with digital products and course funnels.Spoiler: It wasn’t working.In this episode, I’m walking you through how I got back to an $8K/month baseline using one specific service—and how I followed the exact process I teach inside of Yay for Clients to do it. No magic. No fluff. Just strategy, mindset, and a few blunt realizations that changed everything.If you're stuck in the “I want to scale” phase but your cash flow is stressed AF, this is your permission slip to stop chasing every idea and focus on what works.You’ll also hear the full evolution of my “Courtney for a Quarter” offer into what’s now the Six Figure Sprint—and why I believe every service provider should start here before trying to automate or scale.In this episode, I’m sharing:Why I let go of my course revenue goals (for now) to prioritize service cash flowHow trying to be “above” my own strategy was keeping me stuckThe blunt mindset shift that got me out of burnout and back in the driver’s seatThe exact steps I followed to book out my service and hit 8K monthsWhy 100K should be your floor, not your dreamHow I rebranded and repositioned my offer for better results (without burning it all down)Resources & Mentions:Yay for Clients ProgramFree Service Pricing CalculatorInstagram: @courtneychaalTake action now!Work with Me: https://courtneychaal.com/shopFreebies: https://courtneychaal.com/freeConnect on Social: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/ NEW WORKSHOP: Reverse Engineer Your First $100K YearRegular price is $97 but you can get a FREE ticket if you sign up here (limited time!)🎟️ FREE TICKET: https://courtneychaal.com/reverse-engineer-100K

Your Six-Figure Reality Already Exists (Let’s Tap In!)What if you already had a six-figure business—and all you had to do was align with it?In this mini but mighty solo episode, I’m guiding you through a short, potent visualization exercise to help you shift out of “hustle mode” and into the frequency of someone who already makes $100K a year (or more).I’m not just talking about wishful thinking. I’m talking about training your brain and body to feel like the version of you who already has the income, the clients, the confidence, and the clarity.This episode is equal parts mindset, nervous system reset, and energetic quantum leap. You’ll want to come back to this one again and again—especially on those “WTF am I doing?” days.💡Pro tip: For best results, listen somewhere you can close your eyes and not be disturbed. Let’s tap into that six-figure version of you right now.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why your current reality is just a reflection of your past self—and how to shift it fastA simple nervous system reset to help you get out of your head and into your bodyHow to tap into the emotional frequency of having $10K months (even if it feels far away)What to do when your brain resists abundance or freaks out about “how”Why feeling the end result now is the actual strategy to creating itResources & Links:💻 Apply for the Six-Figure Sprint: https://courtneychaal.com/six-figure-sprint🎧 Re-listen anytime you need to get realigned!📲 Come say hi on IG: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/Take action now!-Work with Me: https://courtneychaal.com/shop-Freebies: https://courtneychaal.com/free-Connect on Social: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/ NEW WORKSHOP: Reverse Engineer Your First $100K YearRegular price is $97 but you can get a FREE ticket if you sign up here (limited time!)🎟️ FREE TICKET: https://courtneychaal.com/reverse-engineer-100K

Hey hey! In this episode, I’m giving you the ultimate clarity you’ve been craving—aka, the exact roadmap to build a sustainable, six-figure service-based business without flailing, floating, or spiraling in content land.If you’ve ever wondered:“Why am I stuck?”“What should I actually be working on?”“How do I get to consistent $8-10K months without burning out?”…then buckle up, buttercup. Because I’m laying it all out for you.After working with hundreds of service providers, I’ve spotted the pattern that separates those who hit 6 figures from those who spin in circles—and it all comes down to hitting these 3 milestones (in order!):Validate your offerSell it with a repeatable systemAmplify with marketing that actually worksThis episode will help you identify exactly where you are on the roadmap right now—and what your next milestone is so you can stop tweaking, overthinking, and making busy work your full-time job.Plus: I’m officially opening applications for my brand new coaching program Six Figure Sprint, and you’re invited to a private advanced training happening Thursday, September 11.You’ll walk away with a crystal-clear 90-day sprint plan to get you to consistent clients and real revenue ASAP.→ Apply now for your invite:https://courtneychaal.com/six-figure-sprint 🎧 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The real reason your sales system isn’t working (hint: it’s not the sales page)Why posting on Instagram isn’t your business strategy (and what is)The 3 business milestones every service provider must hit in orderWhat to do if you’re “stuck” in content creation or offer tweaking landThe sneaky subconscious mind tricks that keep you safe—but brokeWhy a sexy funnel won’t save you if you haven’t done this firstHow the new Six Figure Sprint coaching container combines strategy, mindset, and support for maximum momentum🔗 Resources & Links:💥 Apply now for the September 11th Private Training: https://courtneychaal.com/six-figure-sprint💡 DM me your questions on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/Take action now!Work with Me: https://courtneychaal.com/shopFreebies: https://courtneychaal.com/freeConnect on Social: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/ NEW WORKSHOP: Reverse Engineer Your First $100K YearRegular price is $97 but you can get a FREE ticket if you sign up here (limited time!)🎟️ FREE TICKET: https://courtneychaal.com/reverse-engineer-100K

Let’s be real: growing a six-figure service business isn’t just about better content or sexier sales pages. It’s about knowing what’s actually in your way… and having a plan to move through it.In this episode, I’m walking you through the six exact obstacles that every service provider will hit on the road to building a six-figure business—because they’re not glitches in the system, they are the system.These are the places you’ll feel stuck, frustrated, or like, “Wait… am I even cut out for this?” But I want to show you how to name what’s going on so you can stop spinning and start seeing real traction.This episode is for you if:You’re getting clients but it still feels chaotic or randomYou’re burned out or underchargingYou’re tired of guessing what’s “not working”You want a roadmap that actually makes senseThese six checkpoints are predictable. Which means once you know what they are, you can hit them on purpose—and grow faster.I also share how these obstacles inspired my brand new 90-day coaching program, Six Figure Sprint, designed to help you validate, sell, and scale your signature service—without wasting time stuck in “maybe later” mode.👉 Missed the last episode? Go listen to my full 2025 rebuild story. These episodes go perfectly together.🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The 6 core obstacles between you and six-figure successWhy you keep hitting the same frustrating patterns (and how to stop)The biggest mindset mistake that keeps service providers brokeHow to shift from hustle to repeatability in your businessWhy marketing isn’t the first thing you should fixA behind-the-scenes peek at my new Six Figure Sprint program🛠 Resources Mentioned:Apply for the Six Figure Sprint: https://courtneychaal.com/six-figure-sprintTake action now!Work with Me: https://courtneychaal.com/six-figure-sprintFreebies: https://courtneychaal.com/freeConnect on Social: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/ NEW WORKSHOP: Reverse Engineer Your First $100K YearRegular price is $97 but you can get a FREE ticket if you sign up here (limited time!)🎟️ FREE TICKET: https://courtneychaal.com/reverse-engineer-100K

What does it really look like to rebuild your business from the ground up—while recovering from burnout, going all in on your purpose, and wrangling two toddlers?In this honest, behind-the-scenes episode, I’m walking you through exactly how I went from “hot mess express” to fully booked and focused in the first six months of 2025. I’m breaking down what I actually did month-by-month, the painful (but necessary) lessons I learned, and why I’m doubling down on helping service providers scale to six figures and beyond. Consider this your permission slip to stop chasing shiny objects and start building the business that can actually support you.🎧 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The “rock bottom” moment that started my 2025 resetWhy I made $30K with no team and no systemsWhat I would’ve done differently if I was coaching myselfThe mistake that cost me sales in FebruaryThe offer I launched too early (and what it taught me)The pivotal May moment that forced me to stop and FOCUSHow I booked out Courtney for a Quarter in just 2 weeksWhy “one thing to a million” is now my whole business planWhat’s next: my reimagined offer and new six-figure messageHow we doubled our funnel price and 4x’d pay-in-fulls🛠️ Resources & Mentions:Yay for Clients: https://courtneychaal.com/yay-for-clientsBooked in 5 Days Challenge: https://courtneychaal.com/booked-in-5-daysInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/ NEW WORKSHOP: Reverse Engineer Your First $100K YearRegular price is $97 but you can get a FREE ticket if you sign up here (limited time!)🎟️ FREE TICKET: https://courtneychaal.com/reverse-engineer-100K

We need to talk about your messaging.If your calendar is empty—or your boundaries are busted—this episode is for you.I’m sneaking into my office with a McDonald's burger in one hand and a fire in my soul to break down a big truth: whether you’re struggling to get clients or drowning in burnout from too many of the wrong ones… it’s the same root issue.Let’s be real: I haven’t been loud enough about this. But that ends now.In this episode, I’m calling out the two types of entrepreneurs I see over and over again—the Clientless Creator and the Booked Out Bender—and why both are secretly suffering from the exact same problem: unclear, unvalidated messaging.This isn't about doing more. It’s about doing the right work to make your offer magnetic AF.Come for the McDonald's confession, stay for the messaging truth bomb. And don't forget to grab your spot for the Build a Client Booking Machine Masterclass on July 31st (or watch the replay if you’re listening later):👉 https://courtneychaal.com/masterclass🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why “Where are the clients?!” is not the real questionThe 2 types of stuck service providers (and how to know which one you are)How unclear messaging causes burnout AND cricketsThe sneaky difference between a real signature service and a hot mess in disguiseThe only way to know your offer is ready to sellThe one thing you need to do before creating your next service or funnel👇 Mentioned in this Episode:Sign up for the Masterclass: https://courtneychaal.com/masterclassInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/Take action now!Work with Me: https://courtneychaal.com/shopFreebies: https://courtneychaal.com/freeConnect on Social: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/ NEW WORKSHOP: Reverse Engineer Your First $100K YearRegular price is $97 but you can get a FREE ticket if you sign up here (limited time!)🎟️ FREE TICKET: https://courtneychaal.com/reverse-engineer-100K

You Are Not Your Business (Even If It Feels That Way)I just got back from a family trip to California—and after some much-needed rest, I am fired up, re-inspired, and READY to get back to work. And today’s message? It’s one I wish someone had drilled into my head when I started my business back in 2012:👉🏼 You are not your business.This solo episode is a heartfelt, fire-starting pep talk to every service provider out there who’s accidentally built their business like it’s an extension of themselves—and is feeling overwhelmed, over-attached, and totally burnt out because of it.I’m sharing why this mindset keeps you stuck, how it sneaks into everything from your pricing to your content, and the simple but powerful shift that will change everything about how you show up (and sell).This is the exact mindset you need before you build your Client Booking Machine—and yes, I’m inviting you to the last live round of my Build a Client Booking Machine Masterclass happening Wednesday, July 31st at 10am Pacific. Get in here:👉🏼 https://courtneychaal.com/masterclassIf you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, resentful, or stuck in your business lately—this episode is your wake-up call.In this episode, I’m breaking down:The dangerous trap of over-identifying with your business (and how it shows up)Why “self-expression” shouldn’t be the only strategy in your businessThe truth about why I used to take every no, critique, and slow month personallyWhat I learned during a business retreat in Bali that changed everythingWhy treating your business like a machine (instead of your soul’s art project) will set you FREEThe mental model I use to separate myself from my business (blocks and towers, anyone?)How to build a service-based business that doesn't emotionally wreck you every quarterPlus: The inside scoop on the upcoming Client Booking Machine Masterclass and why you need to be there live.🎧 Press play and let’s build your business—without burning out your brain.Resources & Links:Join the Masterclass: https://courtneychaal.com/masterclassWatch the 6-Figure Blueprint Masterclass replay (inside the School community!)Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/Take action now!Work with Me: https://courtneychaal.com/shopFreebies: https://courtneychaal.com/freeConnect on Social: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/ NEW WORKSHOP: Reverse Engineer Your First $100K YearRegular price is $97 but you can get a FREE ticket if you sign up here (limited time!)🎟️ FREE TICKET: https://courtneychaal.com/reverse-engineer-100K

Neurodivergent entrepreneurs—this one’s for you. 💥In this deeply personal episode, I’m sharing the raw truth about what it’s like to grow a business when your brain doesn’t fit the traditional mold. From getting an ADHD diagnosis in my 30s to the very real experience of burnout and creative shutdown, I’m pulling back the curtain on how I’ve had to radically rethink what “success” looks like—and why the neurodivergent lens changes everything.This episode is both an invitation and a permission slip to build a business that works with your brain, not against it.I also give you a behind-the-scenes preview of the upcoming Neurodiverse CEO Summit—a 3-day event for entrepreneurs who are ready to stop pretending, start accommodating their brains, and build wildly aligned businesses.Whether you’re diagnosed, self-diagnosed, or just starting to suspect that your brain might be wired differently, you are so welcome here.🧠 Here's what we explore in this episode:What it feels like to build a business when you’re constantly working against your brainThe link between neurodivergence, creativity, and burnoutWhy “mindset” talk often misses the mark for neurodiverse folksHow I’m reimagining my business to honor my ADHD diagnosis and capacityThe difference between doing business as a “healthy person” vs. one with a unique brainWhy traditional systems and productivity hacks can actually make things worseThe story behind the Neurodiverse CEO Summit—and why I created itA vision for business that honors who you are, not who you’re trying to perform as✨ SPECIAL INVITE: The Neurodiverse CEO Summit (July 28–31) Claire is hosting the free virtual Neurodiverse CEO Summit, and she wants you there!This event is designed by and for entrepreneurs with ADHD, autism, chronic illness, anxiety, and other neurodivergent identities.And it’s all about building a business that actually works for your brain.Here’s what you’ll love:🎤 25+ speakers who are neurodivergent themselves (myself included!)💡 Practical strategies for productivity, marketing, pricing, systems, and tech🧠 Tools that match your energy, not fight it🔄 How to reuse shiny new ideas (without burning out)💵 Real financial growth—without hustle-culture pressure👉 ​Click here to grab your free ticket​ and join the movement!---Take action now!Work with Me: https://courtneychaal.com/shopFreebies: https://courtneychaal.com/freeConnect on Social: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/ NEW WORKSHOP: Reverse Engineer Your First $100K YearRegular price is $97 but you can get a FREE ticket if you sign up here (limited time!)🎟️ FREE TICKET: https://courtneychaal.com/reverse-engineer-100K

This episode is short, spicy, and straight from the heart. I’m walking you through the exact mindset shift I had to make before I ever saw six figures in my business — and trust me, it had nothing to do with working harder or doing more. This is the episode I’ll be referring people to for years because this is where it all starts: belief. If you're stuck spinning your wheels under $100K, this is your permission slip to stop playing small.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why six figures starts in your mind, not your business planThe sneaky beliefs that held me back (and probably have you stuck too)How I moved from people-pleaser freelancer to CEO energyWhat “future me” believes that got her to $250K+Why I had to get nauseated daily to finally growLinks & Resources:👉 Join my FREE Six-Figure Roadmap Workshop happening TOMORROW, July 10: https://courtneychaal.com/blueprint🔥 Watch the Build a Client Booking Machine Masterclass: https://courtneychaal.com/masterclass🤩 Meet Future Me (my GPT!): https://courtneychaal.com/future  NEW WORKSHOP: Reverse Engineer Your First $100K YearRegular price is $97 but you can get a FREE ticket if you sign up here (limited time!)🎟️ FREE TICKET: https://courtneychaal.com/reverse-engineer-100K

If you're dreaming about trading client work for course sales, you need to listen to this episode. I'm walking you through what it really takes to transition from 1:1 services to courses without crashing your revenue or your sanity. I’m breaking down the three biggest mistakes I see (and have made!), what systems you absolutely need in place, and how streamlining your services now sets you up for scalable success later. This is the honest truth about what it actually looks like to make the leap—and how to do it right. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why streamlining your services is the smartest first step to launching a courseThe three biggest mistakes I see when transitioning from services to coursesHow to know if you're being a People Pleaser, Pleasure Seeker, or Over-ComplicatorWhat needs to be locked in (marketing, sales, delivery!) before launching a courseMy hot take: Services are how you make money now, courses are how you scale later Links & Resources:💻 Client Booking Machine Masterclass: https://courtneychaal.com/masterclass🥳 Yay for Clients: https://courtneychaal.com/yay-for-clients🎤 Services vs Courses Episode: https://yay-for-business-with-courtney-chaal.simplecast.com/episodes/services-vs-courses🎤 Denning-Kruger Effect Episode: https://yay-for-business-with-courtney-chaal.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-40-dunning-kruger-effect💌 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal NEW WORKSHOP: Reverse Engineer Your First $100K YearRegular price is $97 but you can get a FREE ticket if you sign up here (limited time!)🎟️ FREE TICKET: https://courtneychaal.com/reverse-engineer-100K

This is the pep talk (and reality check) every service provider needs.I’m getting brutally honest in this episode about one of the most common crossroads entrepreneurs face: “Should I stick with 1:1 services, or launch a course?”Spoiler alert: There’s no one-size-fits-all answer—but there is a right path for you right now, and I’m walking you through exactly how to figure that out. I’m busting myths, bringing the receipts, and sharing the math behind your business model choices so you can stop spinning out and start moving forward with clarity and confidence.If your course isn’t selling, if you’re burnt out from services, or if you're dreaming of that “passive income” life—pause and listen to this first.We’re not here to shame anyone’s journey, but we are here to face the facts. And those facts will set you free (and maybe even make you some money).What you’ll learn in this episode:The real reason most courses don’t sell (it’s not your content)Why 1:1 services are still the most realistic path to revenue for most peopleWhat it actually takes to make courses profitableThe essential runway you need to shift from services to scalable offersMy signature "Client Capacity Calculator" and how to use it to check your bandwidthWhy over-delivery is hurting your revenue and what to do insteadHow to calculate your max earning potential (and adjust accordingly)Resources Mentioned:🧮 Free Client Capacity Calculator: https://courtneychaal.com/calculator🎓 Yay for Clients Program: https://courtneychaal.com/yay-for-clients💼 Streamline Your Signature Service Course (included for YFC students!) NEW WORKSHOP: Reverse Engineer Your First $100K YearRegular price is $97 but you can get a FREE ticket if you sign up here (limited time!)🎟️ FREE TICKET: https://courtneychaal.com/reverse-engineer-100K

Quarter 2 has been a journey—and in this raw solo episode, I’m walking you through every messy, magical, and humbling moment. From skipping my buffer week (big mistake) to nearly burning through my cashflow (whoops), I’m unpacking what actually happened behind the scenes in Q2 of my business and what I’m doing differently going into Q3.This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s the real deal. The detours. The reckoning. The lessons that slapped me in the face. If you’ve ever felt like your big plans got totally derailed, or you’re not sure how to balance building momentum with staying grounded—this one’s for you.We’re talking:The quarter started with roadblocks (literally) and a daycare drop-off that rocked my worldWhy skipping a "week 13" buffer derailed my entire Q2 rhythmThe huge mistake I made with my offer priorities—and why it almost cost me my cashflowMy unexpected reckoning moment (and why the Magic Quarter is designed for exactly this)The underrated power of your weekly tracker (aka why I’m calling it GOD now)How I’m approaching Q3 planning very differently because of thisWhat You’ll Learn in This Episode:What happens when you don’t pause before diving into a new quarterWhy cashflow needs to come before scaling (even when it’s not sexy)How obstacles are actually the path to your goal—not the thing in the wayWhat my nervous system taught me about freezing and "going blank"The exact changes I’m making to my Q3 priorities and planning processLinks & Resources:✨ Join the FREE Quarterly Planning Workshop on June 18th: https://courtneychaal.com/quarter✨ Want my calendar system? Get the Calendar Commandments here: https://courtneychaal.com/calendar✨ Apply to work with me 1:1 in Courtney for a Quarter: https://courtneychaal.com/shopTake action now! -Work with Me: https://courtneychaal.com/shop-Freebies: https://courtneychaal.com/free-Connect on Social: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/ NEW WORKSHOP: Reverse Engineer Your First $100K YearRegular price is $97 but you can get a FREE ticket if you sign up here (limited time!)🎟️ FREE TICKET: https://courtneychaal.com/reverse-engineer-100K

Fresh off a powerful Magic Quarter call, I hit record on this mini episode to share the exact exercise I gave my clients—because this is the thing that will change your life and your business.If you’re off track with your goals, avoiding your bank account, procrastinating on posting content, or stuck in the spiral of “I suck because I didn’t follow through again,” this episode is your invitation to STOP spiraling and START rewiring your brain in real time.We’re breaking down why the feeling you’re avoiding is the thing standing between you and your next level—and how to move through it (instead of around it).I’m walking you through a deceptively simple exercise that will completely change the way you approach discomfort, fear, and resistance in your business.If you actually do this, you’ll get where you want to go—faster.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why you're not hitting your goals (spoiler: it's not what you think)How to stop letting your emotions sabotage your progressThe exact exercise I give my clients to build emotional resilienceWhat to do when looking at your data makes you want to crawl into a holeHow to train your brain to stop panicking—and start solvingResources & Mentions:🎥 Free Future You training: https://courtneychaal.com/future✨ Quarterly Planning Workshop (June 18): https://courtneychaal.com/quarter📝 Apply for Courtney for a Quarter (by June 10): https://courtneychaal.com/shop📥 DM Workshop (June 9): Details on IG: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/Questions? DM me or email hello@courtneychaal.comFreebies: https://courtneychaal.com/free NEW WORKSHOP: Reverse Engineer Your First $100K YearRegular price is $97 but you can get a FREE ticket if you sign up here (limited time!)🎟️ FREE TICKET: https://courtneychaal.com/reverse-engineer-100K

Your nervous system isn’t broken—it’s brilliant.In this hilarious, heartwarming, and super real convo with EFT practitioner Jackie Acree, we’re unpacking how your nervous system might be the real reason you're stuck when it comes to your goals. If you’ve ever said, “I know what to do but I’m still not doing it,” this one’s for you.We talk about goal trauma, nervous system zaps, bear sightings, Danny Tanner (yep), and why you can’t mindset your way out of a stress response. Jackie’s approach to EFT tapping is research-backed, non-woo, and totally practical. This episode will make you laugh, reflect, and finally understand why your strategy isn’t the problem—your safety system is.PSA: You are not a problem to be solved. Your body is just trying to keep you alive. Let’s work with it instead of against it.What you’ll learn in this episode:What EFT tapping is (and why it’s not as woo-woo as you think)How your nervous system sabotages your best-laid plansWhy mindset work alone isn’t enough to create real changeThe truth about goal trauma (and why it’s not just “you being lazy”)How to support your nervous system through life and business plot twistsWhy emotional regulation is more powerful than disciplineHow to actually feel your feelings without drowning in themResources & Links:🎯 Grab your seat in Jackie’s free Feel Good Goals session (June 2–4):https://courtneyjohnston--jacquiacree.thrivecart.com/gtsc-2025/90 minutes. Multiple times. You pick. You will FEEL the difference.🌲 Follow Jackie on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jackie.acree💻 Learn more about Jackie’s work: https://jackieacree.com NEW WORKSHOP: Reverse Engineer Your First $100K YearRegular price is $97 but you can get a FREE ticket if you sign up here (limited time!)🎟️ FREE TICKET: https://courtneychaal.com/reverse-engineer-100K

Ever wish your dream clients would just show up in your DMs saying, “OMG, I love what you’re doing—can we work together?”Yeah. That happens. And no, it’s not magic—it’s strategy. ✨In this episode, I’m following up on our convo about getting clients from your DMs with 3 very specific ways to start conversations that don’t feel salesy, awkward, or like you’re that random “hey girl” energy from 2017.I’m walking you through the real post that ignited 70+ conversations in less than 24 hours, how to turn freebies into connection points (not just deliverables), and why it’s time to stop being allergic to 1:1 convos if you actually want consistent sales. This is your permission slip to stop waiting and start talking.And hey, if you want to learn what to do after you’ve started the convo—so it actually leads to clients—you need to come to my new live workshop, Get Clients from DMs.🎟 Get your early bird ticket at: https://courtneychaal.com/dms💥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The post that generated 70+ DM conversations overnight—and why it workedHow to use ManyChat without sounding like a robotWhy your “freebie” is the perfect convo starter (when done right)How to offer strategic free coaching in the DMs without giving away the farmThe sneaky bonus strategy you’re probably overlookingHow to follow up without being weird🔗 Resources & Links:🔥 Sign up for the Get Clients from DMs Workshop: https://courtneychaal.com/dms💌 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneychaal/ NEW WORKSHOP: Reverse Engineer Your First $100K YearRegular price is $97 but you can get a FREE ticket if you sign up here (limited time!)🎟️ FREE TICKET: https://courtneychaal.com/reverse-engineer-100K