218. Can You Really Build A Biz You Love?

Welcome to Coaches on a Mission. You've got three important steps to take as you listen to all of the episodes on this show (they're pretty binge-worthy, aren't they?). 1. Join the Pod Squad: Access playlists, PDF transcripts and other freebies from every episode inside this members-only bonus vault. To join the Pod Squad go to https://dallastravers.com/squad 2. Check Out the Hive: The folks you hear on this show are members of my 12-month mentorship program, The Hive. If you get value from these free episodes, imagine what's possible when you join this incredible community and have Dallas at your side. To check out the Hive, go to https://dallastravers.com/hive 3. Follow Dallas on Instagram: Where you'll get quick lessons to stay motivated as you build a values-driven, profitable coaching business you're truly proud of. Follow me at https://instagram.com/dallastravers Today’s episode tackles an important question. Can you really, actually, truly build a business you really love? Building a business requires hard work and anybody saying otherwise is not giving you the full picture. Our guest Tara Rhodes came into today’s episode wondering what happens when you realize that the business you’re building isn’t the business you want anymore. Tara is committed to helping quiet rebels who feel stuck in the middle be willing to look at their stuff so they can figure out who they want to be in the world. And over the last year and a bit, Tara has realized that a traditional coaching model isn’t the model for her anymore. So, the two of us had to rethink what it means to build a business you really love. And here’s the cool part…in the beginning, Tara really did not think that she could create a business model that lights her up while still being profitable. But when we tapped into the experience she wants to have inside her business and designed a model from that place, she began to really believe that it is possible to build a business she loves. We started by simply asking the question “what is it you truly love?” And that opened the doors to a whole new vision for Tara and her business. The end result? No more coaching. Instead, Tara plans to launch a podcast to build a subscription community that feels a lot like summer camp. You’ll understand why as you listen in. Key Takeaways 1. Follow Your Passion 2. Innovative Revenue Models 3. Lean Into What You Love 4. Explore Creative Revenue Models 5. Listen and Adapt Timestamps & Key Topics [02:34] Tara's vision for her business [03:50] Tara's Aha moments [05:42] Transition challenges to a community-based business model [07:25] Tara outlines her vision for the future [09:44] Providing equity and accessibility in her business [10:32] Tara describes her ideal community members [13:45] Dallas pitches the idea of a podcast [16:37] Exploring New Revenue Models [19:37] Monetization strategies for the podcast [22:15] Setting Realistic Expectations [23:10] Tara’s next steps [25:05] Potential revenue with the podcast [29:03] Tara reflects on her business goals [30:25] Identifying when it’s time to expand in your business CONNECT WITH TARA: INSTAGRAM: @coachtararhodes LINKEDIN: @tararhodes WEBSITE: www.tararhodes.ca