C2C Central: Raw & Real Coaching Business Confessions
C2C Central: Raw & Real Coaching Business Confessions
Podcast Description
Join Lidia Chmel, former PwC Director turned business coach, for raw and unfiltered conversations about building a thriving coaching practice. With 13+ years of corporate experience and an Executive MBA from London Business School, Lidia brings you honest discussions with coaches at every stage of their journey.
No sugar-coating, just real stories and actionable strategies on getting clients, pricing your services, and building your business while employed. Whether you're starting out or scaling up, C2C Central delivers the practical insights you need.
Learn more: getitdonecoaching.com
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The podcast focuses on themes relevant to coaching professionals, including client acquisition, pricing strategies, and balancing coaching with employment. Specific episodes feature discussions on finding one's niche in the coaching industry, insights on the current coaching market trends, and overcoming common challenges faced by coaches.

Join Lidia Axe, former PwC Director turned Business Growth Warrior, for unfiltered conversations about building a thriving coaching, consulting business. With 13+ years of corporate experience and an Executive MBA from London Business School, Lidia brings you honest discussions with coaches at every stage of their journey. No sugar-coating, just real stories and actionable strategies on getting clients, pricing your services, and building your business while employed. Whether you’re starting out or scaling up, C2C Central delivers the practical insights you need. Learn more: getitdonecoaching.com
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What if everything in your life—good, bad, or downright ugly—could become a source of income? In this mind-bending episode, Lidia sits down with Bart, the Side Hustle Samurai, who literally turned getting his leg amputated into a profitable business. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the corporate grind, convinced you need to pick ONE thing and master it, or believed that making extra money requires sacrificing all your free time, this conversation will completely shatter those limiting beliefs.
This episode isn’t about creating a high paying job for yourself. It’s about building multiple streams of income from things you’re already doing, thinking about, or dealing with anyway. Stop waiting for life to happen. Start asking the question: Can I monetize this?
🔗 Connect with Bart:
Website
Book: Monetize Your Mindset
Free Assessment: The Blind Spot Assessment
⏱️ TIMECODES:
00:00 Episode Teaser & Welcome
00:55 The Side Hustle Samurai Origin Story
05:15 The Bungee Jump That Changed Everything
08:38 The Samurai Code Applied to Business
11:13 The Jack of All Trades Revelation
15:04 Choosing the Right Side Hustle: The Three Lists Method
19:31 Real Life Examples: From Stereos to Mobile Discos
21:31 Monetizing the Unthinkable: The Amputation Story
25:21 Side Hustles You’re Already Doing: Housing & Transportation
33:24 The Wake-Up Call: When Money Becomes Everything
30:52 Dog Training & The Power of Flexibility
36:41 The Book: Monetize Your Mindset
40:09 The Bus Driver Success Story
44:12 The One K Blind Spot Assessment Revealed
45:40 Why Side Hustle Over Main Hustle: Freedom & Control
49:49 Final Thoughts & How to Connect with Bart
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🔗 Connect with Lidia:
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@lidiachmel
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lidia-chmel/
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