Encouraging the Encouragers
From a “bad-fit” job to being a “Well-Paid Encourager.” Mitch Matthews went from being a frustrated pharmaceuticals sales rep to having a top-rated podcast and selling seven figures in life coaching and motivational speaking. If you’re a coach, speaker or content creator… Mitch wants to help you! With this podcast… he’ll be sharing updates from the journey. Each short episode will provide useful business-building strategies and real-world stories that will keep YOU encouraged and help you to become the “Well-Paid Encourager” you deserve to be! #letsdothis #helovesjesusbutcussesabit
Episodes
In this episode of Encouraging the Encouragers, Mitch Matthews tackles a real-world question from a brand-new speaker: "Do I need to start a whole new social media account to grow my speaking business?"
Mitch shares heartfelt advice, practical tips, and real talk about transitioning your personal social media into a powerful platform for your business.
Learn why consistency, authenticity, and strategy matter more than ...
In this powerful jam session, Mitch Matthews sits down with entrepreneur, podcaster, and encourager Erik Allen—a man who went from rock bottom to the top 1.5% of podcasts globally!
Erik opens up about his journey through addiction, jail, and bankruptcy, and how he turned it all around to become a thriving family man, media entrepreneur and Encourager!
You’ll hear how Erik’s booking strategy that's landed him interviews with name...
Mitch is excited to welcome YOU to the first-ever Jam Session episode of Encouraging the Encouragers! 🎉
Jam Sessions are a new kind of episode where Mitch brings on trusted, successful Encouragers — Coaches, Speakers, and Content Creators — for real conversations about what’s working in their businesses right now, and what they’re working on taking to the next level.
You’ll get to hear... not just the highlights.... but the heart, t...
Feeling overwhelmed or burnt out by social media? You’re not alone—and this episode is for you.
Mitch Matthews introduces the Lighthouse Post strategy, a simple but powerful way to build trust, connection, and consistency without burning out.
Learn how one high-value post per week can help you refocus your energy, reduce stress, and engage your audience more effectively. Whether you're a Coach, Speaker, or entrepreneur, this strate...
Hey Encouragers! In this episode... Mitch dives into a critical mindset shift for anyone building their coaching or speaking business: resist the urge to make big decisions based on "small data."
🚫 Ever feel like your content suddenly stops getting likes or comments?
📉 Worried your engagement is dropping and it’s time to change everything?
💡 Mitch shares why now’s not the time to panic—and why lurking followers (t...
In this episode, Mitch Matthews tackles a powerful question from a fellow Encouraging the Encouragers listener:
“I'm excited! I've just sold my first big keynote... but I'm nervous about remembering all of it! What are your tips for remembering it all?”
Whether you're prepping for your first paid keynote or looking to feel more at ease on stage, Mitch shares 4 proven strategies to help you deliver your talk with cla...
In this mentor session of Encouraging the Encouragers, we tackle a challenge many Coaches, Consultants, and Speakers face—transitioning from a corporate or team environment to the sometimes isolating world of entrepreneurship.
Our guest Howard, asks an important question: How do you replace the camaraderie and thought partnerships of a traditional workplace when you're working for yourself?
Mitch shares one of his most powerful ...
Hey, hey, Encourager! In this special Encouraging the Encouragers Mentor Session, we dive into a website review with a successful artist looking to integrate coaching into her already thriving art business.
If you’ve ever wondered how to structure your website for coaching, make it easy to navigate, and attract the right clients... THIS episode is packed with insights!
We cover:
✅ How to make your website work for a visitor with ...
In this episode of Encouraging the Encouragers, Mitch tackles imposter syndrome—but with a twist!
Instead of seeing it as a setback, he reframes it as "The Winner’s Syndrome"—a sign that you’re stepping up, growing, and taking things to the next level.
He shares real-world coaching insights, brain science, and three powerful strategies to overcome imposter syndrome and confidently own your message. Whether you're a speaker, coach, o...
In this episode of Encouraging the Encouragers, host Mitch Matthews answers a great question from a listener Rob -- a passionate presenter who dreams of becoming a highly paid speaker. Rob feels like he’s hitting a wall with audiences—where people seem to like his ideas, but he’s unsure if they truly get them or if they’ll implement them.
Mitch dives into a powerful concept called the "Intellectual Immune System"—the natur...
Hey Encourager! Welcome back to Encouraging the Encouragers with Mitch Matthews. In today’s Philosophy Friday episode, we’re diving into a single, powerful word: love.
💡 The Challenge of Staying Encouraged – How social media and news outlets thrive on negativity and how it can wear us down.
🧠 The Brain Science Behind It – Why our brains are wired to focus on anger and fear, and how that impacts our daily mindset.
❤️ Why Love...
In this powerful episode, Mitch dives into the importance of a specific prayer for coaches, speakers, and content creators.
Whether prayer is a big part of your life or not... this discussion offers valuable insights into staying focused, motivated, and encouraged.
Plus, Mitch shares a personal story about an early business “mistake” and how prayer helped him reframe it as a stepping stone to success.
He also introduces one of the 1...
In this episode, Mitch Matthews dives into a common question from coaches: Should you reward referrals with money or gifts?
Drawing insights from Dan Pink’s book Drive, Mitch explains why offering monetary rewards for referrals can actually decrease motivation.
Instead, he shares a powerful and effective strategy that has helped him build a referral-based coaching business—one that feels authentic and beneficial for everyone involv...
In this Encouraging the Encouragers mentor session... we dive into the challenges of "re-engaging" with coaching and consulting after life takes an unexpected turn.
Our guest... Howard... invested in our FOUNDATIONS training but then took a fantastic career opportunity that put his coaching journey on pause. Now, he’s ready to step back in, and we’re talking through the best way to do that—without feeling overwhelmed.
We tackle key ...
Today, Mitch shares a powerful mindset shift that was a game-changer for a new member of Foundations—his elite coach certification and business launch training.
This simple but profound lesson comes from Mitch’s experience in martial arts and a wise instructor’s advice that has stuck with him ever since:
💡 "Come in with an empty cup."
- ✅ Why embracing a beginner’s mindset can help you grow, even when you're already...
Have you ever wondered if coaching is the right path for you?Or if you have what it takes to build a successful, profitable coaching business?
In this Tactical Tuesday episode, Mitch Matthews breaks down four essential predictors of success—factors that separate thriving coaches from those who struggle.
Whether you're just starting out or you're already coaching... this episode will help you assess your strengths, id...
In this specialPhilosophy Friday episode, hostMitch Matthews dives into a powerful mindset shift and tactical strategy for speakers, coaches, and content creators looking to make more impact, gain traction, and generate income. He introduces the concept of an"airplane book"—a short but impactful book that can be read in a single flight and used as a marketing tool to land more speaking gigs.
If you've been thinking abo...
In thisTactical Tuesday episode, Mitch Matthews dives into a simple but powerful strategy:visioning your year intentionally so that your calendar works for you—not the other way around.
He shares a real-life coaching success story, offers a practical framework for structuring your business year, and encourages you to design a life you love.
If you're a coach, speaker, or content creator feeling like your schedule is runningyou, t...
In this episode, Mitch Matthews shares a powerful mindset shift that can change everything when it comes to chasing your dreams. Inspired by a conversation with a mid-level manager considering a coaching career, Mitch unpacks the Chinese proverb:
👉 “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is right now.”
If you've ever felt like you "missed your chance" or "should have started sooner,&q...
In this episode of Encouraging the Encouragers, Mitch Matthews tackles a common struggle among new coaches—how to effectively follow up with potential clients without feeling like you’re yelling into the void.
Inspired by a listener’s question, Mitch shares practical strategies to avoid the dreaded "checking in" black hole and instead build meaningful, value-driven relationships.
Whether you're struggling with ghosti...
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