It’s time to build a predictable business guys.You need to be able to take holidays, you need to be able to take days off without your business crashing and burning around you (yes, we’ve been there too).So if you’re a coaching or service based business with inconsistent income, relying on referrals, posting on Instagram without predictable leads, or never knowing how many clients are coming in next month, then you’re going to want to listen to this episode.There are three ways we recommend our clients to do this so today we’re breaking down:How to build a predictable lead generation system for a coaching businessHow pricing and payment structures affect cash flowWhy hiring a VA and building SOPs is essential for scaling without burning outYou’ll hear:0:00 - Personal Updates: what has Thailand been like for us so far?2:07 -  This is what an unpredictable coaching business looks like - is it yours?3:36 - Why referrals are NOT a good sign in a coaching business4:55 - Why this common social media strategy won’t bringing in new leads for you consistently6:41 - The two funnels you should build first if your marketing is based on Instagram9:20 - How much we spend on paid ads as coaches10:53 - The funnel we recommend our Success School clients to generate leads in 30 days13:24 - How to know what to charge based on how many clients you can handle in your current business set up15:12 - Payment plans vs upfront payments for coaches - which is better?16:32 - The biggest pricing mistake coaching business owners make when they’re trying to scale revenue19:57 - The first hire you should make to help your business become predictable21:21 - How do you prevent your business falling apart when your VA leaves23:51 - How to build an SOP for a job hire you don’t understand yourselfWatch the YouTube version of the podcast here (https://youtu.be/_DnxXJHIQNI).Build Your Predictable Lead Machine: Proven frameworks for scaling coaching & service businesses beyond referrals. Join 1000+ founders building profitable, scalable businesses with Tim & Steph.Apply now: www.makemoreprofit.comAnd if you don’t want Tim to get fired make sure you hit follow wherever you’re listening. Got questions or want more free content? Follow us over at @timfrey__ (https://www.instagram.com/timfrey__/) or @stephgorton__ (https://www.instagram.com/stephgorton__/)