Why We Paid $30,000 for Help (And What We Expect to Learn) | Ep 51

<p>Newsletter for stories, tips and resources: <a href="http://leverageaccelerator.co" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">leverageaccelerator.co</a>Community to create more sales opportunities using relationship-first business development habits: <a href="http://networkandsell.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">networkandsell.com</a></p><p>We just got accepted into a $30,000 coaching programme. And in this behind-the-scenes episode, we break down exactly why we made that decision.</p><p>This isn’t about hype or “leveling up” for the sake of it. It’s about something more honest: we hit a point in our business where effort alone wasn’t enough to create consistent growth. We were solving problems… but new ones kept appearing.</p><p>In this episode, we talk about:</p><ul><li>Why even experienced coaches still need coaching</li><li>The bottlenecks that kept us stuck between growth stages</li><li>What we hope to learn (especially around content, sales, and leverage)</li><li>The tension between figuring it out yourself vs getting help</li><li>The personal reasons behind the investment — time, family, and lifestyle</li></ul><p>We also share the mindset shift that changed everything for us: being the kind of client we want to attract.</p><p>If you’re a coach, consultant, or facilitator trying to grow your business without burning out — this will give you a clear, honest look at what it actually takes to move forward.</p><p>Hosted by Riley and Ped, co-founders of Leverage Accelerator.</p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>00:00 Why we joined a $30,000 coaching programme</p><p>00:40 Getting accepted and what Black Belt is</p><p>01:57 Why we’re happy to share we’re getting help</p><p>03:30 Growth mindset, learning, and serving clients better</p><p>04:39 Why experience beats figuring it out alone</p><p>06:10 The growth ceiling we kept hitting</p><p>08:09 Why now was the right time to invest</p><p>10:28 What we hope to learn from the programme</p><p>13:17 The real content lesson we want to improve</p><p>15:00 Adapting what we learn to our own audience</p><p>16:29 Systems, positioning, and our unique strengths</p><p>17:18 Letting go of insecurity around asking for help</p><p>17:49 Pressure, integrity, and being a good client</p><p>19:28 Relief, accountability, and shortening the learning cycle</p><p>20:50 Did we wait too long to do this?</p><p>22:26 The personal reasons behind the investment</p><p>23:20 Why helping people has to come first</p><p>24:45 Why we’re documenting this journey</p><p></p>