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A Reasonable Refund Policy

7/6/2026

A Podcast for Coaches

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A sensible refund policy benefits sellers as much as it benefits buyers. A new view of refunds in the coaching industry would solve some of our biggest image problems, protect the brands of coaches doing good work, and allow more people to engage more enthusiastically with the training and suppor...

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