In this insightful episode, Kat Knecht sits down with Rodric Lenhart, a serial entrepreneur turned coach, to explore his transformative journey from entrepreneurship to coaching. Rodric shares his compelling story, starting from his humble beginnings selling golf balls and candy to fund his childhood desires, to establishing multiple successful businesses. His narrative takes a deeper dive when he discusses the realization of being on the “wrong mountain,” despite achieving conventional success, leading him to a path of self-discovery and alignment with his true passions.
The conversation delves into the intricacies of building a coaching business from a place of authenticity and service. Rodric’s approach to coaching is deeply rooted in his entrepreneurial experiences and personal growth journey. He emphasizes the importance of identifying one’s ‘why’ and how it can drive success and fulfillment. The episode is a treasure trove of insights for coaches and entrepreneurs alike, looking to navigate their paths with purpose and passion.
In this episode, Kat and Rodric talk about:
- Transitioning from owning multiple businesses to recognizing the lack of fulfillment despite financial success.
- The concept of “right map, wrong mountain,” highlighting the importance of pursuing a path aligned with one’s values and passions.
- The decision to start a coaching business rooted in a desire to share accumulated wisdom and make a meaningful impact.
- The significance of defining personal success beyond monetary gains, emphasizing freedom, personal values, and lifestyle choices.
- Challenges faced in transitioning from brick-and-mortar businesses to a global coaching platform, particularly in mastering digital marketing.
- The role of a strong ‘why’ in overcoming obstacles and staying motivated, illustrated through Rodric’s commitment to his foundation and goal to impact a million entrepreneurs.
- Insights into the importance of tactical execution in coaching, such as focusing on immediate actionable steps and avoiding distractions.
- Rodric’s advice on maintaining clarity and direction by regularly assessing whether current actions align with broader goals.
Rodric Lenhart is a coach, author, speaker, world traveler, coffee connoisseur, classic car aficionado, space nerd, entrepreneur, and Foo Fighter fan — not necessarily in that order. By sharing his humble life experience, he aims to positively influence others to do the same — to whatever level they desire.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Million Dollar Flip Flops: Peace, Prosperity, and the Courage to Change Course In Life and Business by Rodric Lenhart
Identify your phase in the entrepreneurial journey according to Rodric’s five phases of entrepreneurship at https://milliondollarflipflops.com/quiz
Rodric’s website
Rodric’s LinkedIn
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