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The Financial Coaches Podcast
Author: Maria Casillas and Cody Sizemore
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Welcome to the Financial Coaches Podcast, where we talk about how to build your coaching practice from startup to scaleup while being the kind of coach your clients crave. Finally, a podcast for Financial Coaches. Your hosts, Maria Casillas and Code Sizemore. Brought to you by New Money Habits and Sizemore Financial Coaching.
The Financial Coaches Podcast is the ultimate resource for financial coaches and professionals dedicated to empowering individuals and transforming lives through financial education and coaching. Hosted by industry experts, Maria Casillas and Cody Sizemore, this podcast brings you insightful discussions, expert interviews, and practical strategies to help you excel in your coaching practice and make a meaningful impact on your clients' financial well-being.
Each episode of The Financial Coaches Podcast is carefully curated to provide valuable insights, actionable tips, and real-world examples to help you navigate the evolving landscape of financial coaching. Whether you're just starting your coaching journey or have years of experience under your belt, this podcast is your go-to destination for continuous learning, professional development, and staying ahead in the industry.
Topics covered on the podcast include client relationship building, goal setting, financial planning, mindset coaching, marketing strategies, pricing structures, technology integration, and much more. With a focus on practical advice and tangible takeaways, you'll gain the knowledge and skills to elevate your coaching practice, attract more clients, and deliver exceptional results.
Join Maria, Cody, and an array of industry experts as they share their insights, best practices, and success stories. Tune in to The Financial Coaches Podcast and be inspired, educated, and motivated to take your coaching practice to new heights.
Whether you're a seasoned financial coach or aspiring to become one, The Financial Coaches Podcast is your trusted companion on the journey to financial coaching excellence. Stay connected with the latest episodes on our website, or subscribe and listen on your preferred podcast platform.
Let's empower individuals, transform lives, and make a positive impact on the world of personal finance through the power of coaching.
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Is money the only thing financial coaches are supposed to help their clients with?
That question came up a couple of times recently, and it led to a really important conversation. Because the reality is, a lot of what shows up in coaching isn’t strictly about money—but it absolutely affects it.
In this episode of THE Financial Coaches Podcast, we walk through a couple real scenarios where clients were dealing with things outside of finances, but those situations were directly impacting their ability to make progress. From business challenges to family dynamics, it raises the question of where our role as coaches begins… and where it should stop.
We talk through how to approach those moments, how to ask for permission before stepping into more personal territory, and how to recognize when something is within your ability to help with—and when it’s time to refer out. Because helping doesn’t always mean fixing, and knowing that difference matters.
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering whether you’re truly helping your client or possibly overstepping, this is a conversation worth listening to.
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✅ Join Our Free Facebook CommunityFind support, encouragement, collaboration, and real conversations with aspiring and established coaches:👉 www.facebook.com/groups/nmhcoaches
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What do you do when a client keeps showing up… but nothing seems to be changing?
In this episode of The Financial Coaches Podcast, Cody and Maria walk through a real scenario that came up during one of our Financial Coaches Monthly Meetups. A coach is working with a client who consistently attends sessions, continues to pay, and appears engaged—but the results just aren’t there.
So the question becomes: At what point do you step back?
Together, Cody and Maria unpack:
• How to define “value” beyond just measurable financial results• Why clients may continue showing up even without visible progress • The difference between financial progress and emotional/behavioral growth• Practical ways to help clients recognize patterns (without overwhelming them)• When to adjust your coaching approach—and when to consider stepping away• How to have a healthy, honest conversation when things aren’t working
They also introduce simple tools like behavioral awareness tracking and the “HALT” method (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired) to help clients better understand what’s driving their decisions.
This episode is a must-listen for any coach who has ever questioned whether they’re truly helping their client—and how to navigate that moment with integrity.
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Ready to grow your coaching practice with the right support and community?
🚨 Join The Financial Coaches NetworkConnect with other Financial Coaches inside our private Patreon community:👉 www.patreon.com/NewMoneyHabitsFinancialCoaches
🔥 Launch or Level Up Your Coaching PracticeLearn more about our signature course, Getting Started as a Financial Coach, from New Money Habits:👉 www.newmoneyhabits.com/coaches/webinar/gsfc-registration
✅ Join Our Free Facebook CommunityFind support, encouragement, collaboration, and real conversations with aspiring and established coaches:👉 www.facebook.com/groups/nmhcoaches
✅ Get Connected Inside Financial Coaches+Whether you’re just getting started or already serving clients, you don’t have to do this alone. Join Financial Coaches+ and get your first month FREE:👉 www.newmoneyhabits.com/coaches/memberships/trial
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📞 Want to Talk With Maria or Cody?Schedule a call here:👉 www.newmoneyhabits.com/coaches/fcpodcast_contact
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Even when you love what you do, there are seasons where things can start to feel… stale.
In this episode of The Financial Coaches Podcast, Cody shares a personal reflection from his own coaching practice after noticing that some of his conversations with leads had started to feel routine.
After thousands of conversations with potential clients over the years, Cody realized he had slowly slipped into “going through the motions” — responding faster, investing less relational energy, and focusing more on efficiency than connection.
That shift started to show up in the results.
In this episode, Cody and Maria discuss:
• Why the daily work of running a coaching business can start to feel repetitive• How going through the motions impacts lead conversion and relationships• The importance of treating every lead like they’re your only lead• Why slowing down can actually improve results• How entrepreneurs can recognize when things are starting to feel stale• Simple mindset shifts that can reignite passion and focus
Every business owner experiences seasons where the work begins to feel routine.
The key is recognizing it — and making the adjustments needed to bring the energy and purpose back.
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Ready to grow your coaching practice with the right support and community?
🚨 Join The Financial Coaches NetworkConnect with other Financial Coaches inside our private Patreon community:👉 www.patreon.com/NewMoneyHabitsFinancialCoaches
🔥 Launch or Level Up Your Coaching PracticeLearn more about our signature course, Getting Started as a Financial Coach, from New Money Habits:👉 www.newmoneyhabits.com/coaches/webinar/gsfc-registration
✅ Join Our Free Facebook CommunityFind support, encouragement, collaboration, and real conversations with aspiring and established coaches:👉 www.facebook.com/groups/nmhcoaches
✅ Get Connected Inside Financial Coaches+Whether you’re just getting started or already serving clients, you don’t have to do this alone. Join Financial Coaches+ and get your first month FREE:👉 www.newmoneyhabits.com/coaches/memberships/trial
🙋♂️ Have a Question for the Hosts?Email us at: podcast@newmoneyhabits.com
📞 Want to Talk With Maria or Cody?Schedule a call here:👉 www.newmoneyhabits.com/coaches/fcpodcast_contact
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What happens when one spouse makes a major financial decision without the other’s agreement?
In this episode of The Financial Coaches Podcast, Cody shares a real coaching case study involving a couple who had made incredible financial progress — paying down tens of thousands in debt and building meaningful savings.
But then something unexpected happened.
One spouse purchased a $14,000 custom front door without the full approval of the other.
What followed became an important coaching moment.
In this conversation, Cody and Maria unpack the deeper issues behind the decision, including:
• Why people sometimes sabotage progress when they get close to financial freedom• The emotional psychology behind large purchases• How impulse decisions can impact trust inside a marriage• Why “head of household” thinking can create dangerous financial dynamics• How financial coaches should respond when a client goes rogue• The importance of healthy confrontation in coaching conversations
Sometimes the most valuable coaching moments happen when things don’t go according to plan.
And when handled well, those moments can lead to stronger decision-making and healthier financial relationships moving forward.
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Ready to grow your coaching practice with the right support and community?
🚨 Join The Financial Coaches NetworkConnect with other Financial Coaches inside our private Patreon community:👉 www.patreon.com/NewMoneyHabitsFinancialCoaches
🔥 Launch or Level Up Your Coaching PracticeLearn more about our signature course, Getting Started as a Financial Coach, from New Money Habits:👉 www.newmoneyhabits.com/coaches/webinar/gsfc-registration
✅ Join Our Free Facebook CommunityFind support, encouragement, collaboration, and real conversations with aspiring and established coaches:👉 www.facebook.com/groups/nmhcoaches
✅ Get Connected Inside Financial Coaches+Whether you’re just getting started or already serving clients, you don’t have to do this alone. Join Financial Coaches+ and get your first month FREE:👉 www.newmoneyhabits.com/coaches/memberships/trial
🙋♂️ Have a Question for the Hosts?Email us at: podcast@newmoneyhabits.com
📞 Want to Talk With Maria or Cody?Schedule a call here:👉 www.newmoneyhabits.com/coaches/fcpodcast_contact
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Groceries are one of the most frustrating budget categories for many clients.
Prices fluctuate.Needs change week to week.And when money is tight, many families end up paying bills first and figuring out food last.
In this episode of The Financial Coaches Podcast, Cody and Maria talk about how financial coaches can help clients approach food spending differently — starting with the idea of “putting food on the table first.”
Inside this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why many families accidentally prioritize bills over food• The psychology behind grocery spending stress• Simple grocery budget formulas coaches can use with clients• Why separating grocery money into its own account can be powerful• Practical strategies for helping clients stay within their grocery budget• A creative “experiment night” idea that can stretch food dollars while engaging the whole family
Because helping families put food on the table with confidence is one of the most practical ways financial coaches create real change.
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Ready to grow your coaching practice with the right support and community?
🚨 Join The Financial Coaches NetworkConnect with other Financial Coaches inside our private Patreon community:👉 www.patreon.com/NewMoneyHabitsFinancialCoaches
🔥 Launch or Level Up Your Coaching PracticeLearn more about our signature course, Getting Started as a Financial Coach, from New Money Habits:👉 www.newmoneyhabits.com/coaches/webinar/gsfc-registration
✅ Join Our Free Facebook CommunityFind support, encouragement, collaboration, and real conversations with aspiring and established coaches:👉 www.facebook.com/groups/nmhcoaches
✅ Get Connected Inside Financial Coaches+Whether you’re just getting started or already serving clients, you don’t have to do this alone. Join Financial Coaches+ and get your first month FREE:👉 www.newmoneyhabits.com/coaches/memberships/trial
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📞 Want to Talk With Maria or Cody?Schedule a call here:👉 www.newmoneyhabits.com/coaches/fcpodcast_contact
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Feeling overwhelmed in your coaching business?
You’re not alone.
In this episode of The Financial Coaches Podcast, Cody and Maria talk about a concept that sounds counterintuitive but can dramatically improve both your life and your business:
Slowing down to speed up.
Many coaches naturally say yes to opportunities, responsibilities, and projects because they want to help people. But over time, those commitments can begin to pile up — leaving you feeling stretched thin and unable to focus on the activities that truly move your business forward.
Inside this episode, Cody and Maria discuss:
Why coaches often take on too much
How overwhelm can slow down progress
The importance of identifying what truly drives results
Why conversations and outreach are often the highest-impact activities
How to recognize when it’s time to offload responsibilities
Why letting go of good things can sometimes lead to better outcomes
Sometimes the best way to grow your coaching practice isn’t by adding more.
It’s by removing what no longer serves you so you can focus on what matters most.
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Ready to grow your coaching practice with the right support and community?
🚨 Join The Financial Coaches NetworkConnect with other Financial Coaches inside our private Patreon community:👉 www.patreon.com/NewMoneyHabitsFinancialCoaches
🔥 Launch or Level Up Your Coaching PracticeLearn more about our signature course, Getting Started as a Financial Coach, from New Money Habits:👉 www.newmoneyhabits.com/coaches/webinar/gsfc-registration
✅ Join Our Free Facebook CommunityFind support, encouragement, collaboration, and real conversations with aspiring and established coaches:👉 www.facebook.com/groups/nmhcoaches
✅ Get Connected Inside Financial Coaches+Whether you’re just getting started or already serving clients, you don’t have to do this alone. Join Financial Coaches+ and get your first month FREE:👉 www.newmoneyhabits.com/coaches/memberships/trial
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📞 Want to Talk With Maria or Cody?Schedule a call here:👉 www.newmoneyhabits.com/coaches/fcpodcast_contact
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Tax season isn’t just about refunds.
It’s about conversations.
In this episode of The Financial Coaches Podcast, Cody and Maria lay out a simple engagement challenge designed to help you spark conversations, build relationships, and potentially book consultations — all by asking one strategic question on social media.
Inside this episode, you’ll learn:
The exact post to make during tax season
Why personal pages outperform business pages
How to respond to every comment (and why it matters)
When and how to move the conversation into direct messages
A simple 4-step framework for turning engagement into consultations
What to say to people who owe on their taxes instead of receiving a refund
This isn’t about being pushy.
It’s about starting conversations.
And if you’re serious about growing your financial coaching practice, conversations are the gateway.
Take the challenge.Track your results.Share them inside The Financial Coaches Community by New Money Habits.
Let’s see what happens.
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Ready to grow your coaching practice with the right support and community?
🚨 Join The Financial Coaches NetworkConnect with other Financial Coaches inside our private Patreon community:👉 www.patreon.com/NewMoneyHabitsFinancialCoaches
🔥 Launch or Level Up Your Coaching PracticeLearn more about our signature course, Getting Started as a Financial Coach, from New Money Habits:👉 www.newmoneyhabits.com/coaches/webinar/gsfc-registration
✅ Join Our Free Facebook CommunityFind support, encouragement, collaboration, and real conversations with aspiring and established coaches:👉 www.facebook.com/groups/nmhcoaches
✅ Get Connected Inside Financial Coaches+Whether you’re just getting started or already serving clients, you don’t have to do this alone. Join Financial Coaches+ and get your first month FREE:👉 www.newmoneyhabits.com/coaches/memberships/trial
🙋♂️ Have a Question for the Hosts?Email us at: podcast@newmoneyhabits.com
📞 Want to Talk With Maria or Cody?Schedule a call here:👉 www.newmoneyhabits.com/coaches/fcpodcast_contact
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Tax refund season brings opportunity.
And for financial coaches, it also brings temptation.
When a client receives a large windfall — $3,000, $7,000, even $20,000 — it’s easy to get excited about the progress they could make. Debt payoff. Emergency funds. Investments. Big wins.
But sometimes in that excitement, we forget to pause and ask:
What do they want?
In this episode, Cody and Maria unpack a subtle but important coaching lesson — one that often surfaces during tax season:
Why coaches can unintentionally overstep when windfalls arrive
How goal-chasing can override client ownership
The importance of asking before advising
Why splitting a refund may increase long-term engagement
How mature coaches measure success differently
This conversation isn’t really about tax refunds.
It’s about leadership.It’s about restraint.It’s about remembering that great coaching helps clients make confident decisions — not just efficient ones.
Because it’s not about what’s mathematically optimal.
It’s about what they’re ready to own.
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Ready to grow your coaching practice with the right support and community?
🚨 Join The Financial Coaches NetworkConnect with other Financial Coaches inside our private Patreon community:👉 www.patreon.com/NewMoneyHabitsFinancialCoaches
🔥 Launch or Level Up Your Coaching PracticeLearn more about our signature course, Getting Started as a Financial Coach, from New Money Habits:👉 www.newmoneyhabits.com/coaches/webinar/gsfc-registration
✅ Join Our Free Facebook CommunityFind support, encouragement, collaboration, and real conversations with aspiring and established coaches:👉 www.facebook.com/groups/nmhcoaches
✅ Get Connected Inside Financial Coaches+Whether you’re just getting started or already serving clients, you don’t have to do this alone. Join Financial Coaches+ and get your first month FREE:👉 www.newmoneyhabits.com/coaches/memberships/trial
🙋♂️ Have a Question for the Hosts?Email us at: podcast@newmoneyhabits.com
📞 Want to Talk With Maria or Cody?Schedule a call here:👉 www.newmoneyhabits.com/coaches/fcpodcast_contact
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Follow us on social:@newmoneyhabits | @sizemorefinancialcoaching
Are your clients technically improving… but not actually moving forward?
In this episode of The Financial Coaches Podcast, Cody and Maria unpack a subtle but powerful shift in strategy that has helped certain clients break out of stagnation and finally start making meaningful progress.
Traditionally, Cody has taught clients to “backload” their goals — waiting until the end of the month to apply surplus toward debt, savings, or investing. And for many people, that works well.
But for clients who struggle with consistency and spending habits, that structure can unintentionally keep them stuck.
So what’s the alternative?
In this episode, you’ll learn:
The difference between backloading and frontloading financial goals
Why some clients plateau even when they stop going backward
How to identify which clients need a strategic shift
The psychology behind “which hard would you rather choose?”
How to balance risk with forward momentum
When deeper mindset work is required (and not just a tactic tweak)
This conversation is about more than cash flow timing.
It’s about knowing your client, recognizing patterns, and adjusting your coaching approach so progress actually sticks.
Because sometimes the breakthrough isn’t working harder.
It’s structuring the plan differently.
🎧 Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode
Ready to grow your coaching practice with the right support and community?
🚨 Join The Financial Coaches NetworkConnect with other Financial Coaches inside our private Patreon community:👉 www.patreon.com/NewMoneyHabitsFinancialCoaches
🔥 Launch or Level Up Your Coaching PracticeLearn more about our signature course, Getting Started as a Financial Coach, from New Money Habits:👉 www.newmoneyhabits.com/coaches/webinar/gsfc-registration
✅ Join Our Free Facebook CommunityFind support, encouragement, collaboration, and real conversations with aspiring and established coaches:👉 www.facebook.com/groups/nmhcoaches
✅ Get Connected Inside Financial Coaches+Whether you’re just getting started or already serving clients, you don’t have to do this alone. Join Financial Coaches+ and get your first month FREE:👉 www.newmoneyhabits.com/coaches/memberships/trial
🙋♂️ Have a Question for the Hosts?Email us at: podcast@newmoneyhabits.com
📞 Want to Talk With Maria or Cody?Schedule a call here:👉 www.newmoneyhabits.com/coaches/fcpodcast_contact
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Follow us on social:@newmoneyhabits | @sizemorefinancialcoaching
What happens when your income suddenly drops — not because of poor performance, but because life happens?
In this candid episode of The Financial Coaches Podcast, Cody Sizemore and Maria Casillas pull back the curtain on the real financial and emotional challenges of running a coaching business. After battling illness and facing two slower-than-expected months, Cody shares the stress, mindset shifts, and leadership decisions required to stay grounded when revenue fluctuates.
Together, they explore the natural ebbs and flows of entrepreneurship, how to prepare financially for unpredictable seasons, and why these experiences ultimately make you a stronger — and more empathetic — coach.
If you’re building a coaching practice, thinking about going full-time, or navigating inconsistent income, this conversation will help you stay focused, resilient, and prepared for whatever comes next.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
Why income volatility is normal in coaching and entrepreneurship
How to prepare financially for slower seasons
The mindset required to handle financial stress
How difficult seasons can increase empathy for your clients
Why transparency builds trust and leadership
Practical insights for paying yourself as a coach
This is an honest look at the realities behind the business — because success isn’t about avoiding hard seasons… it’s about learning how to navigate them.
🎧 Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode
Ready to grow your coaching practice with the right support and community?
🚨 Join The Financial Coaches NetworkConnect with other Financial Coaches inside our private Patreon community:👉 www.patreon.com/NewMoneyHabitsFinancialCoaches
🔥 Launch or Level Up Your Coaching PracticeLearn more about our signature course, Getting Started as a Financial Coach, from New Money Habits:👉 www.newmoneyhabits.com/coaches/webinar/gsfc-registration
✅ Join Our Free Facebook CommunityFind support, encouragement, collaboration, and real conversations with aspiring and established coaches:👉 www.facebook.com/groups/nmhcoaches
✅ Get Connected Inside Financial Coaches+Whether you’re just getting started or already serving clients, you don’t have to do this alone. Join Financial Coaches+ and get your first month FREE:👉 www.newmoneyhabits.com/coaches/memberships/trial
🙋♂️ Have a Question for the Hosts?Email us at: podcast@newmoneyhabits.com
📞 Want to Talk With Maria or Cody?Schedule a call here:👉 www.newmoneyhabits.com/coaches/fcpodcast_contact
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Are your clients feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or completely exhausted when it comes to money? You’re not alone — and neither are they. Money fatigue is becoming increasingly common as financial pressure, decision overload, and constant economic noise leave many people mentally drained.
In this episode of The Financial Coaches Podcast, Maria Casillas and Cody Sizemore unpack why so many individuals are experiencing financial burnout and what financial coaches can do to help. Learn how simplifying financial decisions, reducing overwhelm, and meeting clients exactly where they are can create momentum and lasting progress.
Whether you are a new financial coach or an experienced professional, this conversation will equip you with practical strategies to guide clients out of exhaustion and into clarity and confidence.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
What money fatigue is and why it’s on the rise
How overwhelm impacts financial decision-making
Why simplicity is one of the most powerful coaching tools
Practical ways to support emotionally drained clients
How meeting clients where they are leads to stronger outcomes
If your clients are stuck, discouraged, or mentally worn out by their finances, this episode will help you lead them toward a calmer and more sustainable path forward.
🎧 Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode
Ready to grow your coaching practice with the right support and community?
🚨 Join The Financial Coaches NetworkConnect with other Financial Coaches inside our private Patreon community:👉 www.patreon.com/NewMoneyHabitsFinancialCoaches
🔥 Launch or Level Up Your Coaching PracticeLearn more about our signature course, Getting Started as a Financial Coach, from New Money Habits:👉 www.newmoneyhabits.com/coaches/webinar/gsfc-registration
✅ Join Our Free Facebook CommunityFind support, encouragement, collaboration, and real conversations with aspiring and established coaches:👉 www.facebook.com/groups/nmhcoaches
✅ Get Connected Inside Financial Coaches+Whether you’re just getting started or already serving clients, you don’t have to do this alone. Join Financial Coaches+ and get your first month FREE:👉 www.newmoneyhabits.com/coaches/memberships/trial
🙋♂️ Have a Question for the Hosts?Email us at: podcast@newmoneyhabits.com
📞 Want to Talk With Maria or Cody?Schedule a call here:👉 www.newmoneyhabits.com/coaches/fcpodcast_contact
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Struggling to keep your financial coaching clients consistent and engaged between sessions? In this episode of The Financial Coaches Podcast, Cody Sizemore breaks down a proven accountability system designed to help clients follow through and make lasting progress on their financial journey.
Cody explains why consistency is often the missing link in client success, the behavioral science behind accountability, and how small, structured check-ins can dramatically improve client outcomes. You’ll also hear a step-by-step framework you can implement immediately to help clients stay motivated, take action, and build better financial habits over time.
Whether you’re a new financial coach or an experienced practitioner, this episode will help you strengthen client relationships, improve results, and create a more effective coaching process.
🎧 Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode
Ready to grow your coaching practice with the right support and community?
🚨 Join The Financial Coaches NetworkConnect with other Financial Coaches inside our private Patreon community:👉 www.patreon.com/NewMoneyHabitsFinancialCoaches
🔥 Launch or Level Up Your Coaching PracticeLearn more about our signature course, Getting Started as a Financial Coach, from New Money Habits:👉 www.newmoneyhabits.com/coaches/webinar/gsfc-registration
✅ Join Our Free Facebook CommunityFind support, encouragement, collaboration, and real conversations with aspiring and established coaches:👉 www.facebook.com/groups/nmhcoaches
✅ Get Connected Inside Financial Coaches+Whether you’re just getting started or already serving clients, you don’t have to do this alone. Join Financial Coaches+ and get your first month FREE:👉 www.newmoneyhabits.com/coaches/memberships/trial
🙋♂️ Have a Question for the Hosts?Email us at: podcast@newmoneyhabits.com
📞 Want to Talk With Maria or Cody?Schedule a call here:👉 www.newmoneyhabits.com/coaches/fcpodcast_contact
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Do your clients struggle with their emotions around money? In this episode of The Financial Coaches Podcast, Maria Casillas and Cody Sizemore explore why financial challenges often go beyond budgeting or financial knowledge and are deeply tied to emotional responses. Learn practical strategies to help clients identify emotional spending, overcome financial fears, and develop a healthier relationship with money. This episode is perfect for financial coaches, money mentors, and advisors who want to enhance their coaching skills and provide meaningful, lasting impact for their clients.
🎧 Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode
Ready to grow your coaching practice with the right support and community?
🚨 Join The Financial Coaches NetworkConnect with other Financial Coaches inside our private Patreon community:👉 www.patreon.com/NewMoneyHabitsFinancialCoaches
🔥 Launch or Level Up Your Coaching PracticeLearn more about our signature course, Getting Started as a Financial Coach, from New Money Habits:👉 www.newmoneyhabits.com/coaches/webinar/gsfc-registration
✅ Join Our Free Facebook CommunityFind support, encouragement, collaboration, and real conversations with aspiring and established coaches:👉 www.facebook.com/groups/nmhcoaches
✅ Get Connected Inside Financial Coaches+Whether you’re just getting started or already serving clients, you don’t have to do this alone. Join Financial Coaches+ and get your first month FREE:👉 www.newmoneyhabits.com/coaches/memberships/trial
🙋♂️ Have a Question for the Hosts?Email us at: podcast@newmoneyhabits.com
📞 Want to Talk With Maria or Cody?Schedule a call here:👉 www.newmoneyhabits.com/coaches/fcpodcast_contact
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Are you overlooking one of the simplest ways to scale your financial coaching practice? In this episode of The Financial Coaches Podcast, Maria Casillas and Cody Sizemore break down how you can grow your income and impact right now—without more marketing, more leads, or more one-on-one hours.
The key? Leveraging group coaching for alumni clients.
You’ll learn how to serve past clients at a deeper level while creating a scalable, sustainable revenue stream. Maria and Cody walk through why alumni group coaching works, how it strengthens client outcomes, and what to consider when structuring a group offer that benefits both you and your clients.
If you’re a financial coach looking to scale your practice, increase lifetime client value, and work smarter (not harder), this episode will give you practical insights you can apply immediately.
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Ready to grow your coaching practice with the right support and community?
🚨 Join The Financial Coaches NetworkConnect with other Financial Coaches inside our private Patreon community:👉 www.patreon.com/NewMoneyHabitsFinancialCoaches
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Trying to figure out your goals for 2026? In this episode of The Financial Coaches Podcast, Maria and Cody talk about different types of goal setting strategies, and even some mindset shifts around them too. Is this your year? Make the most of it!
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Have you ever considered your self-care when building your practice? In this episode of The Financial Coaches Podcast, the hosts talk about how taking some time off for the holidays can lead to you being extra busy surrounding it, and how to manage that. Taking care of yourself so that you show up as your best for your clients, your family, and your friends is extremely important.
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Are you nervous to follow up with prospects? In this episode of The Financial Coaches Podcast, Cody and Maria talk about the barriers that may be holding you back from consistently following up, how to perfect the art of follow up, and why it is actually a service to your potential prospects to do this, as compared to not.
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Having trouble filling professionals in your network? In this episode of The Financial Coaches Podcast, Maria and Cody talk through how to communicate value with other financial professionals on how you can help their clients, as well as sharing their experiences with the success of referrals from these types of relationships.
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Afraid of having clients drop out? In this episode of The Financial Coaches Podcast, the hosts discuss a topic from a listener that was a part of our monthly coaches meetup around clients cropping out of his program before they complete it. After a few key shifts, the dropout rate reduced dramatically, so the hosts discussed that as well as other strategies to implement to keep the client retention rate as high as possible.
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Having trouble finding leads? In this episode of The Financial Coaches Podcast, the hosts take a question that came from our monthly financial coaches meetup around how to find new prospects (leads) to talk to. Where do they come from? How do you approach them? All of this is answered in this one episode.
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✅ Whether you’re just thinking about becoming a Financial Coach or you have a thriving Coaching Practice, you need other Financial Coaches in your network. Join Financial Coaches+ and get your first month FREE: www.newmoneyhabits.com/coaches/memberships/trial
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