Episode #991: John Quirk: Save Time, Coach More and Stop Drowning In Admin With CoachOps.ai

You don't have to agree with an author 100% to get something valuable from their book, and that is exactly the theme of today's episode! Marc shares five more books he recommends coaches and entrepreneurs check out, ranging from a brand-new Jim Collins release to a radical honesty deep dive, to a year spent living completely off the grid with zero technology. There is something for everyone on this list! Do you have something that helps coaches, like a program, a product or a service? If you'd like to get your offer out to about 100,000 coaches, Marc currently has openings for partnerships, and you can get the details and book a call to chat with him about it at www.jvwithmarc.com/!  This episode was edited and produced by Marc's brother Matt and his team and PodAssist, and they can help you with your current show, or work 1-on-1 with you to launch your brand-new audio podcast in as little as 2 weeks. All you have to do is visit PodAssist.com to learn more and book a call with Matt to learn more and see if podcasting is a fit for you too.  What You'll Hear In This Episode: Why the odds of getting through life without a major setback are close to zero, and what one of the most well-known post-presidential legacies teaches us about comebacks at any age. How pigeonholing yourself into one thing forever is a trap, and the examples in one book prove it is never too late to pivot into something completely different and thrive. What one legendary comic book writer says about boredom in the creative process, and why it matters more than ever for coaches creating content in the age of AI. Radical honesty and the way it can lead to better health and less stress. [11:25] How standing your ground against haters was the most important ingredient in one media empire's success. What a man who spent over a year in the Irish countryside with zero electricity, no running water, and no phone can teach the rest of us about our relationship with technology.   LINKS:  What to Make of a Life: Cliffs, Fog, Fire and the Self-Knowledge Imperative by Jim Collins Push the Wall: My Life, Writing, Drawing, and the Art of Storytelling by Frank Miller Radical Honesty: How To Transform Your Life By Telling The Truth by Brad Blanton Cancel Me If You Can by Dave Portnoy The Way Home: Tales from a life without technology by Mark Boyle Episode #980: Marc's Reading List That Covers Mindset, Power, Beating Burnout (And More)   Join The Coaching Jungle Facebook Group! http://www.thecoachingjungle.com   Become a Coaching Jungle VIP member which includes special posting perks in the group to reach almost 30,000 potential clients! http://www.myjunglevip.com If you have a product or service that helps coaches, and you'd like to get it in front of 100,000 of them: http://www.jvwithmarc.com  

What if you could get 10 to 15 hours back every week without sacrificing the quality of your coaching? Today's episode features John Quirk, co-founder of CoachOps.ai, who joins Marc to talk about the platform built specifically to handle everything that is not coaching - so you can spend more time doing what you actually got into this business for! Want to see CoachOps.ai in action? John is hosting a free live demo on Wednesday, September 23rd at 4 PM Eastern, where he will walk you through the entire platform and show you how to get up and running in just 10 to 15 minutes. Head to www.coachops.ai/demo to save your seat! Do you have something that helps coaches, like a program, a product or a service? If you'd like to get your offer out to about 100,000 coaches, Marc currently has openings for partnerships, and you can get the details and book a call to chat with him about it at www.jvwithmarc.com/!  This episode was edited and produced by Marc's brother Matt and his team and PodAssist, and they can help you with your current show, or work 1-on-1 with you to launch your brand-new audio podcast in as little as 2 weeks. All you have to do is visit PodAssist.com to learn more and book a call with Matt to learn more and see if podcasting is a fit for you too.  What You'll Hear In This Episode: What CoachOps.ai actually does for coaches, and why it was built to handle everything that is not coaching so you can focus on what matters most. The reasons the uniquely human part of coaching can never be replaced by AI, and how CoachOps.ai was designed to protect and create more space for it. The way the platform adapts to your coaching style, your methodologies, your terminology, and even your voice so nothing feels generic or off-brand. A full look at what coaches see inside the platform, from branded dashboards and call guides to action items and a client portal that keeps everything in one place. What John means when he says the goal of the technology is not to automate the coaching relationship. How the client portal keeps communication clean, replaces scattered emails, and makes sure nothing falls through the cracks between sessions. What you can export from the CoachOps.ai free live demo happening September 23rd at 4 PM Eastern.  LINKS:  Save Your Seat For the CoachOps.ai FREE Live Demo!   Join The Coaching Jungle Facebook Group! http://www.thecoachingjungle.com   Become a Coaching Jungle VIP member which includes special posting perks in the group to reach almost 30,000 potential clients! http://www.myjunglevip.com   If you have a product or service that helps coaches, and you'd like to get it in front of 100,000 of them: http://www.jvwithmarc.com  

What is really holding your coaching business back, and why is it probably not what you think? Today's episode features returning guest JV Crum III, founder of Conscious Millionaire, award-winning author, and host of a podcast heard in 190 countries. In this episode, JV joins Marc to dig into the hidden constraints that keep coaches stuck, why identity might be the biggest one of all, and what to do when the person closest to you is not exactly cheering you on!  Do you have something that helps coaches, like a program, a product or a service? If you'd like to get your offer out to about 100,000 coaches, Marc currently has openings for partnerships, and you can get the details and book a call to chat with him about it at www.jvwithmarc.com/!  This episode was edited and produced by Marc's brother Matt and his team and PodAssist, and they can help you with your current show, or work 1-on-1 with you to launch your brand-new audio podcast in as little as 2 weeks. All you have to do is visit PodAssist.com to learn more and book a call with Matt to learn more and see if podcasting is a fit for you too.  What You'll Hear In This Episode: Why the constraints holding most coaches back are hidden beneath the surface, and why solving the wrong problem keeps so many stuck for years. The money beliefs coaches rarely admit out loud, and the journaling exercise JV recommends to start uncovering what is really driving your financial results. Why your identity might be the single biggest constraint in your business. The reason that removing a constraint does not just solve a problem. How to handle a partner who is not fully on board with your coaching business, and the reframe that changes everything about how to approach that conversation. A free 5-minute audio JV created to reprogram your mind and start unlocking the internal permission and drive to perform at a higher "ultra" level.  LINKS:  Get JV's Free Audio Gift as a Listener!  JV's Website & Podcast Marc's Appearance on His Show  Previous Episodes of Natural Born Coaches (099, 525 & 838) with JV The Boron Letters by Gary Halbert The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks Thick Face, Black Heart by Chin-Ning Chu   Join The Coaching Jungle Facebook Group! http://www.thecoachingjungle.com   Become a Coaching Jungle VIP member which includes special posting perks in the group to reach almost 30,000 potential clients! http://www.myjunglevip.com   If you have a product or service that helps coaches, and you'd like to get it in front of 100,000 of them: http://www.jvwithmarc.com  

What if AI could take over the tasks that frustrate you most and free you up to actually coach? Today's episode features Rob Goyette returning to Natural Born Coaches to go beyond the scenes on the AI-powered tools he has built to run his coaching business, including a focus board, a podcast pitch system, and a call prep tool that keeps him fully present with every client and prospect. If this sounds good to you, you can watch Rob's FREE webinar, How Coaches Are Using A.I. To Get Clients, Create Content, And Build A Business That Runs Itself now at www.robwebinar.com/!  Do you have something that helps coaches, like a program, a product or a service? If you'd like to get your offer out to about 100,000 coaches, Marc currently has openings for partnerships, and you can get the details and book a call to chat with him about it at www.jvwithmarc.com/!  This episode was edited and produced by Marc's brother Matt and his team and PodAssist, and they can help you with your current show, or work 1-on-1 with you to launch your brand-new audio podcast in as little as 2 weeks. All you have to do is visit PodAssist.com to learn more and book a call with Matt to learn more and see if podcasting is a fit for you too.  What You'll Hear In This Episode: Rob's number one piece of advice for coaches who want to start using AI effectively, and the two lists he recommends building before anything else. [1:16] The Fast Revenue Focus Board Rob built to stay locked in on what matters most, and why he has it running on a second monitor every single day. [3:28] What vibe coding is and how Rob uses it to build custom apps without writing a single line of code. [5:03] The podcast tool Rob built to find shows, research hosts, and send a three-email pitch sequence automatically without ever impersonating anyone or tricking a host. [6:10] Why transparency matters so much when using AI for outreach.[9:24] A look at his tool that pulls together past conversations, emails, and transcripts so Rob walks into every call fully prepared and fully present. [11:59] Why getting started with AI tools is never as hard as it looks. [14:28] Rob's free automated webinar covering the 7 steps coaches need to use AI to get clients, create content, and build a business that practically runs itself. [19:13] LINKS:  Watch Rob's Free Training for Coaches!   Join The Coaching Jungle Facebook Group! http://www.thecoachingjungle.com   Become a Coaching Jungle VIP member which includes special posting perks in the group to reach almost 30,000 potential clients! http://www.myjunglevip.com   If you have a product or service that helps coaches, and you'd like to get it in front of 100,000 of them: http://www.jvwithmarc.com  

Are you spending more time on social media than you are actually coaching? Today's episode features Polly Pollock, founder of Neuropreneur Rising, who joins Marc to introduce a concept she may have accidentally coined, explain why social media is becoming less effective for coaches, and lay out a smarter, more sustainable way to fill your client roster without being glued to your phone all day! Ready to build a coaching business that does not revolve around social media? Grab Polly's Anti-Social Media Marketing Kit for free! Head to www.neuropreneurrising.com/antisocial and use the promo code NATURAL at checkout to get instant access at no charge! Do you have something that helps coaches, like a program, a product or a service? If you'd like to get your offer out to about 100,000 coaches, Marc currently has openings for partnerships (with a special summer offer), and you can get the details and book a call to chat with him about it at www.jvwithmarc.com/!  This episode was edited and produced by Marc's brother Matt and his team and PodAssist, and they can help you with your current show, or work 1-on-1 with you to launch your brand-new audio podcast in as little as 2 weeks. All you have to do is visit PodAssist.com to learn more and book a call with Matt to learn more and see if podcasting is a fit for you too.  What You'll Hear In This Episode: What capacity conscious marketing actually means, and why so many coaches are burning out trying to keep up with a social media strategy that was never built for them. [1:16] A direct challenge to the skeptic who thinks building a coaching business without social media just is not realistic. [4:57] How social media is losing its effectiveness for coaches, and the trust-based alternatives that are quietly outperforming it. [5:59] The three-part podcast pitch formula Polly used to land this very interview with Marc. [14:40] Why the human element has to be the driving force behind your marketing, and what happens when coaches outsource too much to AI in the name of being "strategic." [20:15] The specific steps Polly recommends for building a capacity conscious marketing ecosystem. [22:27] LINKS:  Grab Polly's Anti-Social Media Marketing Kit for free! Head to www.neuropreneurrising.com/antisocial and use the promo code NATURAL at checkout to get instant access at no charge! Her Website & Podcast    Join The Coaching Jungle Facebook Group! http://www.thecoachingjungle.com   Become a Coaching Jungle VIP member which includes special posting perks in the group to reach almost 30,000 potential clients! http://www.myjunglevip.com   If you have a product or service that helps coaches, and you'd like to get it in front of 100,000 of them: http://www.jvwithmarc.com

What's the difference between a $10K, $25K, and $100K coaching offer, and why should every coach have one? Today's episode features Sheryl Plouffe, CEO of ICONMAKER, who joins Marc to break down the anatomy of high ticket offers, explain a results-linked payment model that flips the traditional guarantee on its head, and make the case that coaches should start with high ticket from day one rather than working their way up! ICONMAKER Live is happening August 26th to 28th and your ticket can be completely free! Head to www.iconmakerlive.com/ and use promo code JUNGLE100 at checkout to grab your spot at no charge! Do you have something that helps coaches, like a program, a product or a service? If you'd like to get your offer out to about 100,000 coaches, Marc currently has openings for partnerships (with a special summer offer), and you can get the details and book a call to chat with him about it at www.jvwithmarc.com/!  This episode was edited and produced by Marc's brother Matt and his team and PodAssist, and they can help you with your current show, or work 1-on-1 with you to launch your brand-new audio podcast in as little as 2 weeks. All you have to do is visit PodAssist.com to learn more and book a call with Matt to learn more and see if podcasting is a fit for you too.  What You'll Hear In This Episode: What strategic risk reversal is, and why it creates a completely different dynamic between coach and client than the guarantees most people are used to seeing. [5:14] What should be included in a $10,000 offer, and the way that the margin at this price point shapes everything about how it should be structured. [6:27] Why linking client payments to results changes the game for both the coach and the client. [9:48] The reason screening, qualifying, and awarding people into your offer matters more than most coaches realize. [11:08] How the right-fit client avatar, not just the structure of the program, should be driving the price point decision. [16:47] The 5-stage framework behind ICONMAKER's high ticket offers and what separates a $100K offer from the ones below it. [17:17] A free ticket to ICONMAKER Live, a three-day event covering the full system for building and selling 10K, 25K, and 100K offers with AI. [21:12]   LINKS: ICONMAKER Live is happening August 26th to 28th and your ticket can be completely free! Head to www.iconmakerlive.com/ and use promo code JUNGLE100 at checkout to grab your spot at no charge!   Join The Coaching Jungle Facebook Group! http://www.thecoachingjungle.com   Become a Coaching Jungle VIP member which includes special posting perks in the group to reach almost 30,000 potential clients! http://www.myjunglevip.com   If you have a product or service that helps coaches, and you'd like to get it in front of 100,000 of them: http://www.jvwithmarc.com

Could AI actually make you a better coach without replacing you? Today's episode features Brittany Wilson, founder of Loop Up, who joins Marc to talk about the agentic era, why coaches will never be replaced by AI, and how her platform helps clients maintain momentum between coaching sessions so their progress doesn't stall the moment the call ends! Do you have something that helps coaches, like a program, a product or a service? If you'd like to get your offer out to about 100,000 coaches, Marc currently has openings for partnerships (with a special summer offer), and you can get the details and book a call to chat with him about it at www.jvwithmarc.com/!  This episode was edited and produced by Marc's brother Matt and his team and PodAssist, and they can help you with your current show, or work 1-on-1 with you to launch your brand-new audio podcast in as little as 2 weeks. All you have to do is visit PodAssist.com to learn more and book a call with Matt to learn more and see if podcasting is a fit for you too.  What You'll Hear In This Episode: Why human connection isn't just a "nice to have" and why no AI agent will ever replicate what happens between two people in a coaching relationship. The reason that getting some foundational knowledge of AI matters more right now than jumping on every new tool that comes out. Why AI is a great place to start asking questions but not the place to stop. How you don't have to be an early adopter, but why waiting to educate yourself on AI could cost you more than you think. The ways that Loop Up fills the gap between coaching sessions, helps clients maintain momentum, and creates an evidence stream that makes taking the next step feel less daunting. How Brittany built Loop Up as a self-described low-tech person using AI and why she still treats AI like a brand new intern. LINKS:  Loop Up's Website The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts by Gary Chapman   Join The Coaching Jungle Facebook Group! http://www.thecoachingjungle.com   Become a Coaching Jungle VIP member which includes special posting perks in the group to reach almost 30,000 potential clients! http://www.myjunglevip.com   If you have a product or service that helps coaches, and you'd like to get it in front of 100,000 of them: http://www.jvwithmarc.com  

What does your health have to do with the quality of your coaching? Everything, according to today's guest! Brian Parana, founder of the Call to Rise 100-Day Fat Loss Challenge and host of the Driven for Health podcast, joins Marc to talk about why so many coaches are running on empty, the four things every busy entrepreneur needs to prioritize, and why taking care of yourself isn't a luxury, but a business strategy! Do you have something that helps coaches, like a program, a product or a service? If you'd like to get your offer out to about 100,000 coaches, Marc currently has openings for partnerships (with a special summer offer), and you can get the details and book a call to chat with him about it at www.jvwithmarc.com/!  This episode was edited and produced by Marc's brother Matt and his team and PodAssist, and they can help you with your current show, or work 1-on-1 with you to launch your brand-new audio podcast in as little as 2 weeks. All you have to do is visit PodAssist.com to learn more and book a call with Matt to learn more and see if podcasting is a fit for you too.  What You'll Hear In This Episode: Why coaches are more likely than they realize to be running on fumes, and the warning signs that your body's "check engine light" is on and being ignored. Why coaches are especially prone to neglecting their health, and the four core areas every busy entrepreneur needs to focus on right now. The thinking behind the 100-Day Fat Loss Challenge, how it bridges the trust gap with new clients, and what the continuation phase looks like for lasting results. Why Brian says that there is actually no magic number of days to form a habit, and the one simple but game-changing question he uses with his clients.   LINKS:  Brian's Call to Rise | 100-Day Fat Loss Challenge His Website & Podcast  Episodes 2, 79 & 117 Why Stephen Bartlett (Diary of CEO) Quit Drinking  Alex Hormozzi Video (If You Don't Want To Go, Don't Go)  LinkedIn Lunatics (Reddit)    Join The Coaching Jungle Facebook Group! http://www.thecoachingjungle.com   Become a Coaching Jungle VIP member which includes special posting perks in the group to reach almost 30,000 potential clients! http://www.myjunglevip.com   If you have a product or service that helps coaches, and you'd like to get it in front of 100,000 of them: http://www.jvwithmarc.com  

Is AI quietly undermining the trust your coaching clients have in you, and if so, what can you do about it? Today's episode features Kae Wagner, returning for her third appearance on the show, to talk about the two realities every coach needs to face right now, why the customer acquisition rollercoaster is wearing coaches down, and how owning your inbox could be the most important business decision you make in the age of AI! Ready to stop renting your audience and start owning it? Kae has put together a free resource with 25 ways to build your email list, and 24 of them won't cost you a thing! Head to www.owntheinbox.today to grab it and start building a business asset that nobody can take away from you! Do you have something that helps coaches, like a program, a product or a service? If you'd like to get your offer out to about 100,000 coaches, Marc currently has openings for partnerships (with a special summer offer), and you can get the details and book a call to chat with him about it at www.jvwithmarc.com/!  This episode was edited and produced by Marc's brother Matt and his team and PodAssist, and right now they're offering listeners of this show a very special discount on their services. You can now get your brand-new audio podcast launched in as little as 2 weeks for just $297 US, which is $400 off their regularly-priced package by mentioning this show. That's just $297 to get personally coached and supported by Matt, from concept to your show going live, and all you have to do is visit PodAssist.com to learn more and book a call. Being a small team their spots are limited, and this promotion ends very soon, July 31st, 2026 (don't forget to mention that Marc sent you)!  What You'll Hear In This Episode: How AI has fundamentally shifted the way clients view authority and trust, and why your expertise alone no longer guarantees either. The reasons that coaching prospects are overwhelmed, skeptical, and distracted, and how their buying behavior has shifted as a result. Why the noisy AI landscape is actually a massive opportunity for coaches who show up consistently and become the trusted guide their clients are looking for. The quiet toll the customer acquisition rollercoaster takes on coaches financially and mentally, and what it really feels like when every month resets to zero. A story turned into a movie and the powerful lesson it holds for any coach who feels stuck in a system they don't understand. Why your email list is a real business asset that you actually own, and how shifting from "building a list" to "building relationships" changes everything. A free resource from Kae with 24 no-cost ways to start building your email list today. LINKS:  Get Kae's Free Resource Now! Episode 868 with Kae  Flamin' Hot (Movie) The Founder (Movie) Sam Walton: Made In America by Sam Walton Book a no-obligation 1:1 strategy call with Marc for your coaching business: http://www.chatwithmarcm.com If you'd like more coaching clients without sending cold messages or spending money on ads, the Natural Born Coach Program is for you. Get the details here! http://www.nbcprogram.com Join The Coaching Jungle Facebook Group! http://www.thecoachingjungle.com   Become a Coaching Jungle VIP member which includes special posting perks in the group to reach almost 30,000 potential clients! http://www.myjunglevip.com   Grow your business with The Coaching Jungle Mastermind! http://www.coachingjunglemastermind.com If you have a product or service that helps coaches, and you'd like to get it in front of 100,000 of them: http://www.jvwithmarc.com  

What if understanding how your brain actually works could change the way you coach, communicate, and handle stress…in a matter of seconds? Today's episode features Susan Jarema, founder of Grand Connection, and Rei McColley, neuroscience educator and lead trainer of the NeuroSelf Mastery Program, who join Marc to break down the science of brain networks, mental looping, and why flow isn't just something that happens to you. Rather, it's something you can actually learn! Ready to take your coaching to the next level with the latest brain science? Check out the NeuroSelf Mastery Program, created exclusively for Marc's community with special bonuses you won't find anywhere else! Head to www.naturalborncoaches.com/self to learn more and get started today! Do you have something that helps coaches, like a program, a product or a service? If you'd like to get your offer out to about 100,000 coaches, Marc currently has openings for partnerships (with a special summer offer), and you can get the details and book a call to chat with him about it at www.jvwithmarc.com/!  This episode was edited and produced by Marc's brother Matt and his team and PodAssist, and right now they're offering listeners of this show a very special discount on their services. You can now get your brand-new audio podcast launched in as little as 2 weeks for just $297 US, which is $400 off their regularly-priced package by mentioning this show. That's just $297 to get personally coached and supported by Matt, from concept to your show going live, and all you have to do is visit PodAssist.com to learn more and book a call. Being a small team their spots are limited, and this promotion ends very soon, July 31st, 2026 (don't forget to mention that Marc sent you)!  What You'll Hear In This Episode: How the NeuroSelf Mastery Program uses neuroscience to transform the way coaches understand themselves and connect with others. Why knowing how your brain works is the real key to creating lasting change. What mental looping actually is, why your brain gets stuck in it, and which network you need to access to finally break the cycle. How brain network switching works and how to use it to get out of your own way.  What meta awareness really means (hint: nothing to do with Zuckerberg) and how Susan uses it to stay calm, present, and connected during live events. The two simple things anyone can start doing today to slow down and tap into their intuition and inner wisdom. How learning neuroscience has changed the way both Susan and Rei coach, lead, and show up in conversations with others. Why the program is built around helping coaches find agency and choice, plus how the tools translate directly into your work with clients. A full breakdown of the NeuroSelf Mastery Program:  what each phase covers and why procrastination alone might make it worth the investment. LINKS:  Join The NeuroSelf Mastery Program (with Special Bonuses for Marc's Community)!  Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi   Book a no-obligation 1:1 strategy call with Marc for your coaching business: http://www.chatwithmarcm.com   If you'd like more coaching clients without sending cold messages or spending money on ads, the Natural Born Coach Program is for you. Get the details here! http://www.nbcprogram.com Join The Coaching Jungle Facebook Group! http://www.thecoachingjungle.com   Become a Coaching Jungle VIP member which includes special posting perks in the group to reach almost 30,000 potential clients! http://www.myjunglevip.com   Grow your business with The Coaching Jungle Mastermind! http://www.coachingjunglemastermind.com If you have a product or service that helps coaches, and you'd like to get it in front of 100,000 of them: http://www.jvwithmarc.com