Ready to move beyond clinical work as a therapist?

There is a path where your clinical expertise supports a profitable online program and your client acquisition becomes consistent and intentional without adding more pressure to your day.

In this conversation, I’m joined by Nicholas Makris, a licensed clinician who shares how he used lead magnets and a clear brand voice to build a community for pre-licensed professionals.

Nicholas and I talk about the mindset required to grow beyond the therapy room and how he moved through imposter syndrome that often shows up in the therapist coaching space. He shares the marketing strategy that helped him stabilize his coaching business after early setbacks with ads.

We also walk through how he and his cousin built structure behind the scenes by refining their business workflows, allowing them to create an online coaching program in just a few hours by focusing on what their audience actually needed. He explains how he uses AI to stay consistent, apply proven copywriting frameworks, and develop aligned digital offers that support long-term growth.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What to focus on during a coaching program launch to support early traction.
• Why strong messaging supports a clear email marketing system.
• How to position a high ticket offer with confidence.
• How to expand your revenue streams in a way that feels aligned.
• What it takes to turn clinical experience into a scalable offer.

This conversation will show you how to use your existing skills in a way that supports both impact and income.

To being heard and seen,

Carly

Resources from this episode:

• Therapreneur: A Therapist's Guide to 3x Your Therapy Income
• The Coach Intensive

Listener Giveaway!

If you’ve been loving the podcast, this is the best way to support it and get something amazing back. Visit carlyhillcoaching.com/podcast, scroll down, fill out the 3-question form, and unlock Social Media Mastery instantly.

Get 2 FREE months of TherapyNotes and streamline your notes, scheduling, and billing. Use promo code: Carly

Explore More Support

• Carly AI
• Looking for more support? Click here to explore different options to work with Carly
• Want to start a podcast or grow your existing one? Visit https://julianabarbati.com/ and let them know I sent you!

Connect with Nicholas Makris:

Instagram

Registered Intern Roadmap

Many therapists already have visibility, but growing beyond a therapy practice in a sustainable way is where most get stuck.

In this episode, Jenna Shaffer shares how viral content became the entry point into relationship coaching and a more scalable model. What began as audience growth evolved into offers like marriage coaching, couples coaching, and digital resources designed for millennial couples.

We then shift into how she moved beyond one to one work into a leveraged model using a strategic course launch, improved webinar funnel, and simple systems that support long term growth.

You will also see how to move from service provider to business owner while staying grounded in your values, turning your expertise into a structured marriage course rooted in real client transformation.

You'll learn:

- How email marketing and coaching funnels support a scalable client journey

- Why working with a business coach can strengthen your marketing

- How to grow a coaching business beyond 1:1 services

- Ways to create passive income for therapists without adding more clients

- How to package your expertise into marriage advice and marriage communication skills offers

If you are building a coaching business and want a clearer path to scaling your offers, this episode shows how to grow with intention while creating a model that supports both impact and sustainability.

To being heard and seen,

Carly

Resources from this episode:

• Therapreneur: A Therapist's Guide to 3x Your Therapy Income
• The Coach Intensive

Listener Giveaway!

If you’ve been loving the podcast, this is the best way to support it and get something amazing back. Visit carlyhillcoaching.com/podcast, scroll down, fill out the 3-question form, and unlock Social Media Mastery instantly.

Get 2 FREE months of TherapyNotes and streamline your notes, scheduling, and billing.

Use promo code: Carly

Explore More Support

• Carly AI
• Looking for more support? Click here to explore different options to work with Carly
• Want to start a podcast or grow your existing one? Visit https://julianabarbati.com/ and let them know I sent you!

What was your biggest takeaway from this episode? Drop me a DM on Instagram - I’d love to hear from you!

“If your audience didn’t respond, it’s feedback and not rejection.” - Carly Hill

Are you pushing harder toward your revenue goals while the back end of your business feels unstable? Many founders try to solve that pressure by adding more client acquisition strategies or increasing founder marketing, but the added demand often exposes deeper operational gaps.

There is a way to turn clinical expertise into a strong business without overcomplicating your offers.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to identify the stage of business scaling your company is currently experiencing

• Why stronger sales training improves conversion and supports a healthier pipeline

• How proactive hiring campaigns help you prepare for growth before pressure reaches the team

• The role a strong company culture plays in attracting and keeping high performers

• What to review in your systems to improve consistency in client fulfillment

If you are exploring the shift from therapist to coach or learning how online coaching companies grow, this episode will help you move forward with clarity.

Here’s to building a business that runs clean and stays strong. Carly

Resources from this episode:

• Therapreneur: A Therapist's Guide to 3x Your Therapy Income
• The Coach Intensive

Ready to Run a Challenge That Actually Converts?

Join the 6-Figure Challenge Blueprint Masterclass on March 17, 2026 for just $27, and discover how to turn your next challenge into a premium client pipeline.

Listener Giveaway!

If you’ve been loving the podcast, this is the best way to support it and get something amazing back. Visit carlyhillcoaching.com/podcast, scroll down, fill out the 3-question form, and unlock Social Media Mastery instantly.

Get 2 FREE months of TherapyNotes and streamline your notes, scheduling, and billing.

Use promo code: Carly

Explore More Support

• Carly AI
• Looking for more support? Click here to explore different options to work with Carly
• Want to start a podcast or grow your existing one? Visit https://julianabarbati.com/ and let them know I sent you!

What was your biggest takeaway from this episode? Drop me a DM on Instagram - I’d love to hear from you!

“If your audience didn’t respond, it’s feedback and not rejection.” - Carly Hill