CI - S2 - 103 - Tom's About to Tell You to Do Something You'll Absolutely Hate (But It Works)
CI - S2 - 103 - Tom's About to Tell You to Do Something You'll Absolutely Hate (But It Works)  
Podcast: Coaching Inc with Tom Krol
Published On: Mon Mar 02 2026
Description: You might hate today's episode because Tom's about to tell you to do something that makes most coaches feel uncomfortable."Host a local meeting."Before you say, “I don’t need that,” pause. If that was your first reaction, this episode is for you.You’ll Learn How To:Use local meetings to refine your message fastGet instant feedback instead of guessing onlineBuild grit and confidence through real-world repsWhat You’ll Learn in This Episode:(01:32) Big challenge that will make you uncomfortable(01:58) Hustle is a season, not a lifestyle(02:26) Starting a little local group(03:33) Rule #3 of Marketing: Focus on one channel(04:16) Don't be a coach, be a generous expert(05:02) What to do if nobody shows up(06:19) How simple your first meeting can be(07:47) Why this works especially well for introverts(09:13) The people who want to skip this are the ones who need it mostWho This Episode Is For:Entrepreneurs who are hiding behind social mediaExperts who say they’re “past” doing local eventsAnyone afraid no one will show upWhy You Should Listen:There is nothing more powerful than instant feedback. When you’re face-to-face with people, you can see what lands, you can feel what connects, and you will know immediately if your message is clear or confusing.Other Resources:Apply now for Coaching Inc.’s private mastermind at coachinginc.com