I initially reached out to Chris because I was in the process of leaving a teaching marketplace and going independent, but I was really confused and stuck on my pricing. I definitely had a severe case of imposter syndrome, accompanied by a scarcity mindset.

Earlier in my teaching journey, I didn't know where to turn for help and resorted to Facebook groups and Reddit. However, I was left feeling even more confused due to the lack of replies or mixed responses. So when I contacted Chris, I primarily sought help with pricing my services (1:1 classes and groups) because I genuinely had no idea what to do.

Chris came to our session with specific formulas for my pricing based on financial goals he asked me to set, and this was the first time anyone had suggested this approach. Previously, all the advice I had received was, "Check to see what other teachers in your field/location are charging." That was the approach I had been taking, but having someone bring proper formulas and mathematical reasoning based on my personal goals was incredibly helpful and empowering.

Since going independent, I achieved my first $5k month, and for the first time ever, I sold out a group course that I regularly run, with a $10 per lesson increase based on Chris’s formula. I never thought this would be possible, as I always believed the barrier to selling out my group courses was my pricing, but Chris was able to validate both me and my prices.

I loved the fact that Chris took the time to tailor our session, which added a personal touch. It wasn’t just a generic copy-and-paste program, and it was evident that he takes his job seriously and is incredibly proud of what he does.

The most significant lesson I've learned from our coaching is how to better balance my time between work and my personal life. After being on marketplaces for so many years, I was always chasing more classes to close the commission gap. Chris helped me realise that I don't need to be on the brink of burnout to be successful. This started with a simple question: "Ideally, how many hours do you want to work a week?" It’s something I had never considered, but because of that, I was able to adjust my schedule to something that better suited me without a loss of income.

I would 100% recommend Chris for coaching other educators looking to grow their business because sometimes you just need that extra support. I'm of the mindset that you can't expect students to pay for your services to improve a skill if you're not willing to pay someone for their services to improve your own self. These two principles go hand in hand.

I'm excited for our journey together moving forward.

Amanda

I wanted to start this coaching journey with Chris because I was in desperate need to move away from teaching "for peanuts" and really wanted to take control of my own work/life balance. I have run my own businesses in the UK for the past 13 years and couldn’t stand being underpaid and letting company’s take advantage of me and my situation of trying to work remotely from Thailand. I was totally unsure of how to approach social media and how often to post and what to post. Chris guided me and has given me ideas to create some great videos including one or two that have gone viral. We tackled together my camera angle and sound quality to make my videos more professional. Chris has not just given me a blueprint that he uses with all teachers. I really feel like he has guided me to think about how I can find my niche and how I can shine for MY STUDENTS. I feel like I have defined my brand and I feel like I stand out by being different from the sea of other teachers online. One huge thing I’ve realised is that I don’t need to teach kids. It’s not for me. And Chris has help me realise this. I would 100% recommend Chris to anyone who has the passion to take control of their life. If social media isn’t your thing, then this is exactly what you need. Planning content, defining how much money to charge and setting your goals and providing step by step instructions and also giving you the confidence in yourself to succeed. I’m feeling positive and am looking forward to our next session. I actually enjoy making content now and I see every post as either a lesson or an investment in my future business. Spot on. Can’t fault it.