The Best Coach Ever Podcast

<p>I’m Lynette Marie, a business coach and social media expert who helps women build their online coaching businesses and turn shaky start-ups into thriving empires. As a former online fitness coach who scaled her business to a multiple-six-figure operation, I specialize in giving women the tools, strategies and knowledge they need to make their own business dreams a reality – and that’s exactly what I’m sharing in this podcast. Whether you’re interested in social media marketing, want tips for taking your business to the next level, or need strategies for maximizing your time, energy and productivity as a CEO, you’re in the right place!</p>

Million Dollar Grit: Building a Real Business Without the BS with Julie Chenell

In Episode 169 of the Best Coach Ever podcast, Lynette sits down with her longtime business coach and mentor, Julie Chenell, to talk about the real path to a sustainable, multi-million dollar business. Spoiler: it didn’t start with aura, vibes, or a viral funnel. It started with blogging in 2007 to cope with postpartum depression. Julie unpacks the 10-year foundation that led to her $20M+ empire—before the world even knew her name—and explains why most entrepreneurs are chasing the wrong prob...

09-30
49:04

Why Coaching Businesses Fail in the First Year

In Episode 168 of the Best Coach Ever podcast, we're diving into an honest episode that might sting a little—but in the best, most empowering way. If you’ve ever wondered “Is this actually going to work for me?”, this one’s for you. We pull back the curtain on the tough (but common) reasons why so many coaching businesses never make it past the 12-month mark—and why it doesn’t have to be that way for you. Whether you’re just starting out, stuck in a dip, or doubting yourself because your Reel...

09-23
39:42

How Overthinking + "Planning Mode" Are Keeping You Stuck (+ How to STOP)

In Episode 167 of the Best Coach Ever podcast, we’re diving headfirst into a struggle so many aspiring coaches and perfectionists deal with: the endless loop of overthinking, planning, and research mode that’s secretly sabotaging your progress. Lynette shares candid stories from her business (and fitness!) journey—including how she almost didn’t record this episode because of a broken mic—and uses her own messy action as the perfect backdrop for today’s lesson. From dopamine-fueled planning s...

09-16
26:21

ChatGPT Interviews Me: My Fears, Secrets, Unpopular Opinions + Untold Stories

In Episode 166 of the Best Coach Ever podcast, we flip the script by letting ChatGPT take over and interview me. We let the bots take over and answered a bunch of juicy, invasive, slightly chaotic questions about life, business, and allll the stuff I don’t always share on social media. What starts as a fun game (thanks to a creative idea borrowed from coach Ashley Hubbard!) quickly turns into some spicy questions, and I realized I had zero chill and was absolutely about to have a vulnerabili...

09-02
54:10

Why Your Dream Clients Are Ignoring You (+ How to Fix it)

In Episode 165 of the Best Coach Ever podcast, we’re calling out one of the most common (and costly) mistakes online coaches make: vague, fluffy messaging that sounds nice but sells nothing. If you’ve ever caught yourself saying things like “I help you be your best self” or “find balance” and wondered why clients aren’t biting, this one’s for you. We’re breaking down why lazy language makes your content invisible, how unclear messaging kills your marketing, and the simple shifts that make you...

08-19
16:13

Doing the "Strategy" But it's NOT Working? Here's What's Missing…

In Episode 164 of the Best Coach Ever podcast, we’re calling out one of the biggest lies online coaches love to tell themselves: “I’m doing everything and nothing’s working.” Babe… are you really, though? 😏 If your audience is crickets, your offer’s collecting dust, or your momentum feels more like a flat tire—this episode is your loving reality check. Because chances are, it’s not your strategy… it’s your mindset, your energy, and how you’re showing up (or straight-up hiding). We’re breaking...

08-05
36:36

Why You’re Working 24/7 But YourBusiness Isn't Growing

In Episode 163 of the Best Coach Ever podcast, we’re calling out the all-too-common reality for so many online coaches: grinding 24/7 just to scrape together $5K or $10K months—and still feeling chained to your phone like it owns you. Spoiler alert: if your “business” feels like a hostage situation, this episode is your escape plan. We’re breaking down exactly why so many coaches get stuck in this hustle spiral (hint: no systems, no strategy, and a whole lot of spaghetti-at-the-wall tactics...

07-22
35:16

The 6FSBS Day 5: The Real Reason Your Biz Income is Stuck (it’s not just strategy)

In Episode 162 of the Best Coach Ever podcast, we’re wrapping up the Six-Figure Summer Business School with a mic-drop moment. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” and still not seeing the success you want, this is your wake-up call. Because spoiler alert: your strategy isn’t the problem. Your mindset, identity, and the stories you keep telling yourself? That’s the real culprit. We’re digging deep into the hidden habits and limiting beliefs that quietly sabotage your suc...

07-18
37:31

The 6FSBS Day 4: How to Make More Money With the Audience You Already Have

In Episode 161 of the Best Coach Ever podcast, we’re flipping the script on the old “I need more followers” excuse and talking about how to actually make more money with the audience you already have. Yep, you read that right—this episode is for the coaches who are sitting on untapped potential and leaving money on the table because they haven’t built a strategic product suite. We break down exactly how to stop depending solely on new leads and start monetizing your current community in sma...

07-17
34:16

The 6FSBS Day 3: How to NEVER Run Out of Leads or Sales AGAIN

In Episode 160 of the Best Coach Ever podcast, we’re coming in hot with a spicy wake-up call: if your sales feel all over the place, your income is inconsistent, and you’re flying by the seat of your leggings every week—it’s because you don’t have a real sales system. This episode breaks down the exact 4-part sales engine every online coach needs to stop the chaos and start creating sustainable, predictable income that doesn’t require daily guesswork and panic posting. We’re digging into ea...

07-16
36:14

The 6FSBS Day 2: How to Stop "Winging It" in Biz + Creating Predictable $10k Months

In Episode 159 of the Best Coach Ever podcast, we’re coming in hot with the real reason so many coaches feel overwhelmed, underpaid, and stuck in hustle limbo: zero sales plan. If you’ve ever opened your laptop and thought, “What the heck am I supposed to be doing today?”-yeah, this episode is your escape route from the chaos. Because here’s the truth: random action = random results. And if your income’s on a rollercoaster, it’s probably because your strategy is too. This episode is your no...

07-15
29:31

6-Figure Summer Business School Day 1: Why You’re Getting Clients but Still Not Hitting $10K Months

In Episode 158 of the Best Coach Ever podcast, we’re kicking off Day 1 of the Six-Figure Summer Business School with some tough love and straight-up truth: if you’re getting clients but still not hitting consistent $10K months… something’s off. You’re working your butt off, the clients are coming in—but that next-level income? Still out of reach. Let’s talk about it. We’re breaking down the two sneaky saboteurs that are holding your business back: weak branding and meh positioning. If your ...

07-14
42:19

Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Podcasts: What Platform Actually Grows Your Coaching Biz in 2025?

Ep.157 - Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Podcasts: What Platform Actually Grows Your Coaching Biz in 2025? In Episode 157 of the Best Coach Ever podcast, we're breaking down the social media landscape like it's our job—because, well, it kind of is. Let’s be honest: trying to be everywhere at once is a one-way ticket to burnout and bland content. So instead of spreading yourself too thin across every platform, this episode helps you get laser focused on the right ones for your business. ...

06-24
46:27

How To Keep Showing Up in Biz When Life Feels Hard

In Episode 156 of the Best Coach Ever podcast, we’re keeping it realer than real about showing up in your business when life is straight-up lifing. Whether you're grieving, burnt out, spiraling, or just surviving a season that’s got you clinging to your last nerve, this episode is your lifeline. Because guess what? You don’t have to pretend everything’s fine—or run yourself into the ground—to keep things moving. We’re talking about what it actually looks like to run a high-touch, visibility-h...

06-03
30:11

How I Organize My Week, Manage My Time, and Actually Get Stuff Done in My Business

In Episode 155 of the Best Coach Ever podcast, we’re getting into the not-so-sexy—but absolutely essential—topic of time management. If you’ve ever looked at your to-do list and thought, “LOL, yeah right,” this one’s for you. After an accidental month-long podcast break (yes, even time management queens fall off sometimes), we’re back with the behind-the-scenes of how to keep your business running like a well-oiled machine—even when life is chaos. We’re walking through the exact system that...

05-27
41:30

Feeling Like a Fraud? Let’s Talk About Imposter Syndrome as a New Coach

In this episode of the Best Coach Ever podcast, we’re diving deep into one of the most common (and paralyzing) struggles coaches face: imposter syndrome. Whether you’re just getting started in your coaching business or scaling to your next level, that nagging feeling of “Who am I to do this?” can sneak in and hold you back big time. And in this episode, we’re calling it out—and showing you how to move through it. We’re unpacking why imposter syndrome shows up (especially when you’re new or ...

04-29
31:31

Fixing Your Relationship With Instagram: Boundaries, Burnout + Comparison

In this episode of the Best Coach Ever podcast, we’re getting real about a love-hate relationship we all have—social media. Whether you’re obsessing over it, avoiding it like an ex, or just straight-up confused by it, one thing’s for sure: it’s a non-negotiable for running an online business. We’re tackling the mess that is showing up online—from content burnout to feeling like we’re talking to a brick wall. And because we’re not here for wasted effort, we’re spilling the mindset shifts, st...

04-08
38:13

Why Your 1:1 Coaching Program Isn't Selling

In Episode 152 of the Best Coach Ever podcast, we’re diving deep into the dreaded sales slump—because let’s be real, every coach hits one at some point. Whether your DMs are quieter than a library at midnight or your last sales call ended in a “let me think about it” (and they never thought about it again), this episode is here to pull you out of the rut. We’re breaking down the real reasons your sales have slowed and—spoiler alert—it’s not just “the algorithm” or “people aren’t buying righ...

04-01
32:10

Are Online Courses Dead? What's Selling (+ What's NOT) in 2025

In Episode 151 of the Best Coach Ever podcast, we’re tackling the million-dollar question that’s been making the rounds in the online coaching world: Are online courses officially six feet under? A DM from a former client lit the fire for this conversation, asking if courses just aren’t flying off the (virtual) shelves like they used to—and let’s just say, we’ve got thoughts. We’re diving all the way in on why selling courses is harder than ever, how the avalanche of free content and AI-gener...

03-25
27:16

Struggling With Low IG Story Views? Here’s How to Fix It

In Episode 150 of the Best Coach Ever podcast, we’re coming for that Instagram Story drought and giving you the exact playbook to bring your views back to life. If your numbers have tanked and your stories feel like they’re disappearing into the void, you’re not alone. Instagram’s algorithm is playing hard to get, the competition is fierce, and let’s be real—what used to work just isn’t cutting it anymore. But don’t panic—we’ve cracked the code to get your views back without resorting t...

03-18
44:58

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