Cert inflation is real — and it’s draining your bank account. You don’t need another overpriced qualification. You need results, communication, and business skills that actually pay.
In this episode of the S&C Business Club Podcast, I break down why chasing certifications is costing you more than money. I share my own journey — from falling for sales funnels, to building my own certification, to walking away from meaningless tick-box workshops. More importantly, I reveal what coaches really need to build financial independence:
✅ Results that matter
✅ Communication & emotional intelligence
✅ Business skills that open doors (and wallets)
If you’re undervalued, underpaid, and wondering how to make this career work for you, this is the wake-up call.
📘 Download your free Side Hustle Playbook → https://sportlandconsulting.acr.fit/makeextracash
📧 Or email me: sam@coachesport.co.uk
Timestamps:
00:00 – Cert inflation is real (and it’s costing you)
02:10 – Falling for funnels & the Soviet coach myth
05:00 – Why most certs don’t get you jobs
09:20 – What you actually need: results, communication, business
15:00 – Lessons from contracts, law, and losing a job
20:30 – How business skills open the world of opportunities
25:00 – The Side Hustle Playbook (free resource for coaches)
28:00 – Reclaim your independence & raise the standards of the profession
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