Episodes

The Coaching Equation Podcast - Whitney Faires on The Courageous Leader Roadmap [01:05] From Division I Volleyball to Leadership Mastery Whitney's earliest leadership lessons came from coaches and teammates—discovering that transformation of the person, not just driving outcomes, is what makes lead…

[00:00] A Different Kind of Fast Five Ryan and Brook pivot from the usual format to dive into a timely and emotional topic—how much time we really have left and how we’re using it. [01:20] The Power of QTR: Quality Time Remaining Ryan shares a concept he heard from Ed Mylett—QTR—and how it reframed…

[03:05] From Bunk Beds to Zig Ziglar Brook’s uncle, Navy-SEAL-in-training, fills a shared bedroom with personal-development tapes—sparking Brook’s fascination with influence and landing him a high-end restaurant job that doub...

Episode Highlights 00:01 – Why communication is the missing skill in leadership, sales, and coaching 01:13 – The shocking stat about managers and communication training 02:54 – Marcus’ early experiences that sparked his obsession with asking better questions 06:17 – A baptism gone wrong… and the mo…

Episode Highlights [00:01] Meet Angie Boynton, Contract Law Expert Angie shares her journey from litigator to contract law specialist—and why she believes contracts are the foundation of every business relationship.[06:12] Contracts Are About Clarity, Not Combat Contracts aren’t swords or shields—t…

Episode Highlights [00:01] Health and Fitness Should Be Job #1 Ryan shares wisdom from health icon Mark Sisson and reflects on how even high performers let their health slide—and why it’s time to prioritize your body like you...

Episode Highlights [00:00] What You Condition Becomes Real Brook shares a story about losing momentum in sales—and how he turned it around by conditioning his mind, environment, and habits around a powerful goal. [06:54] Reco...

Episode Highlights [00:00] From Doubt to Possibility Ryan breaks down why the question “ Can I...? ” often leads to hesitation—and how adding just one word (“ How can I...?”) can shift you into possibility and action. [02:23]...

Episode Highlights [00:00] Define the Lifestyle You Want Ryan and Brook explore how lifestyle preferences directly shape your business model—with a story about a misaligned business partner whose “no Mondays or Fridays” rule ...

Episode Highlights [00:00] Do What You Can with What You Have, Where You Are A sweaty post-Peloton Ryan reminds us that waiting for perfect conditions is a trap. The best things in life are built on imperfect action. [02:32] ...

Episode Highlights [00:01] Breaking Free from the Coaching Industry Echo Chamber Ryan and Brook call out the toxic “7-figure-or-bust” culture and explain why success must be defined on your own terms—not someone else’s market...

Episode Highlights [00:00] Bagel Shop Lessons in Customer Service Ryan shares a frustrating Friday morning tradition gone wrong—and explains how one small apology can change the course of your customer’s loyalty. [05:35] Infl...

Episode Highlights [05:21] Copywriting Essentials That Haven’t Changed The enduring power of a great headline, hook, CTA, and irresistible offer. [08:46] Why Founders Should Master Marketing & Sales First Why outsourcing sale...

Episode Highlights [00:00] Hard Conversations & Real Leadership Ryan reflects on a week of tough conversations—and how great leaders grow by receiving feedback instead of resisting it. [02:30] Are You Managing or Leading? A p...

Episode Highlights [00:00] When (Not) to Hire a Salesperson Ryan and Brook explain why most coaches hire too early—and the costly mistake of hiring just to escape sales discomfort. [02:56] The Must-Have Metrics Before You Bri...

Episode Highlights [00:11] Where This Debate Comes From Ryan and Brook open up about a common fear in the coaching space: Will a low-ticket offer sabotage high-ticket sales? The answer: only if you build it wrong. [01:15] Why...

Episode Highlights: [00:01] Why We Shifted Our Event Model Ryan and Brook reveal the intentional changes they made to their live event strategy—including allowing guests into mastermind events—and how this shift prioritized c...

Episode Highlights: [00:12] The Power of Passion Projects Brook shares how revisiting a long-shelved book project reignited his creativity and focus—reminding us all that when passion calls, it’s time to go all in. [02:07] Th...

Episode Highlights: [00:00] The Calendar Mistakes Costing You Sales Ryan and Brook break down why most salespeople and business owners fail to maximize their calendar—and how simple scheduling changes can skyrocket your conve...

Episode Highlights: [00:13] The Question That Changes Everything What would you do if you completely trusted yourself? Ryan shares how this question stopped him in his tracks, revealing hidden doubts and subconscious fears th...

Episode Highlights: [00:24] When You Swing and Miss in Business Ryan and Brook dive into the reality of setbacks—when you invest in something that doesn’t work out, hire the wrong people, or take a big financial loss. Every e...

Episode Highlights: [00:18] The Power of Cleansing (In Business and Life) Brook shares insights from his two-month homeopathy cleanse, revealing why detoxing isn’t just about what you add —but also about what you remove . Rya...

This episode was too good to leave buried in the archives! Episode Highlights [00:01] The Costly Learning Curve Ryan and Brook reflect on mistakes they wish they could have avoided when launching their coaching businesses—and...

Episode Highlights: [00:11] Volume Creates Stability If your results feel inconsistent, you might not have a sales or marketing problem—you might just need more volume. Ryan explains why success often comes down to increasing...