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The Slow Grind from $0 to My First Million: The 5 Year 'Overnight Success Story'

The Business of Becoming

Release Date: 07/17/2025

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  In this conversation, we're talking about the emotional and psychological barriers that might be preventing you from doing the work you know you're meant to do. I'm diving into the neuroscience behind fear and resistance, explaining how our brains perceive threats and how this affects our decision-making. Lori emphasizes the importance of overcoming these barriers to achieve success and offers strategies for rewiring our nervous systems to embrace visibility and authority in business.    

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Feeling frustrated that strategies that worked last year aren't working anymore? You're not alone. Many coaches and practitioners are struggling because they haven't adapted to the three major shifts that have transformed the online coaching industry since 2023. In this episode, I'm breaking down what's really changed (and what hasn't) in the alternative health and coaching world. Spoiler alert: the fundamentals are exactly the same, but the execution has completely evolved. You'll discover: • Why the fundamentals of successful coaching businesses never change (audience, marketing, offers,...

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You've built a successful practice, but now what? How do you stay motivated when the fear that once drove you no longer applies? And if you're ready to go all-in on scaling your online business, what challenges should you actually prepare for? In this episode, I'm answering two powerful questions from clients that every ambitious practitioner faces. First, I'll walk you through the evolution from fear-driven to vision-pulled motivation, and why the skills that got you here won't get you there. Then, I'll share what you need to train for in your first three years of fully committing to your...

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  In this conversation, Lori Kennedy discusses the essential elements for building a successful online business, particularly for health practitioners and coaches. She emphasizes the importance of understanding business fundamentals beyond professional credentials, the critical role of marketing, and the necessity of having a clear brand identity. Lori outlines the client journey from prospect to enrollment and highlights the significance of leveraging technology and AI to streamline processes. The conversation culminates in a call to action for mentorship and support, encouraging...

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In this episode, I'm sharing the options you have for working with clients online. Too many practitioners and coaches are stuck. They don't know how to package their knowledge in a way that supports client success and gives them the flexibility and freedom they desire.  If you're new to working with clients online, this episode will give you massive amounts of clarity.  Want more behind the scenes of my business and life, join me on Instagram Join The Wellness Business Hub Community on Facebook Get free business training and resources, subscribe to The Wellness Business Hub on...

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In this episode, Lori shares her insights on what she would do if she had to start her business from scratch in 2025. She discusses the fundamentals of building a successful online business, the importance of having a signature client system, and how to leverage modern tools and strategies to achieve financial goals. Lori emphasizes the significance of mindset and the need for a structured approach to lead generation, marketing, and enrollment. The fundamentals of business remain constant, regardless of the financial goal. A signature client system is crucial for success. The importance of...

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  In this conversation, Lori discusses the critical role of messaging in achieving online success, particularly for practitioners and coaches. She emphasizes that effective communication is often overlooked in professional training, yet it is essential for engaging and converting clients. Lori shares frameworks for optimizing messaging, including understanding the audience's problems, crafting compelling transformations, and testing different approaches to find what resonates. She encourages practitioners to view messaging as a skill that requires practice and refinement, much like baking...

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In this episode, Lori discusses the significant changes occurring in the healthcare and coaching industries, emphasizing the shift from generalist practices to hyper-specialization. She highlights the importance of adopting innovative business models, particularly the Signature Client System, which incorporates technology and automation to enhance client results and practitioner fulfillment. Lori outlines the flaws of traditional practice models and presents a structured approach to building a successful online practice. For more informatio follow Lori Kennedy on Instagram...

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In this deeply personal episode, Lori Kennedy shares the three books that radically transformed her life and business, helping her build a multi-million dollar empire while managing ADHD, overwhelm, and the mental load of entrepreneurship and motherhood. As someone who doesn't read traditional books but is obsessed with audiobooks, Lori reveals how these specific titles became her mental health lifeline during the most challenging periods of building her business. From learning the psychology of sales without being "salesy" to understanding quantum physics and manifestation, to discovering the...

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What You See Now Is Not How It Was Then: The Slow Grind from $0 to My First Million.

In this raw and vulnerable episode, Lori Kennedy pulls back the curtain on what it really took to build her first million-dollar business. This isn't the Instagram highlight reel; it's the real story of betrayal, panic attacks, legal battles, and the sheer determination it took to go from zero to seven figures.

Lori shares the behind-the-scenes truth about her journey from making $13,000 in her first year online to hitting the million-dollar mark five years later. She reveals why most people never achieve their big dreams (hint: it's not about intelligence or resources), and breaks down the exact mindset shifts and daily disciplines that transformed her from someone who asked permission for everything to a confident, successful entrepreneur.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why your "different" nature is actually your superpower in business

• The real timeline behind building a million-dollar business (spoiler: it's longer than you think)

• How to trust your intuition when making big decisions without proof

• What threshold moments are and how to recognize yours

• The calling that separates successful practitioners from everyone else

• Why representation matters and how to become the example others need to see

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