ShareOne ReviewsIs scaling a business actually worth it?
40 people answered this on the record, across 13 organisations. The change they described most often was more clients, leads or patients — 14 of 40 raised it unprompted. 9 described more confidence in the decision. The timeframe described most often was 2 – 6 months. Each figure is a count of what someone said in a recorded interview.
Based on interviews recorded up to 2026-08-17. Updated as new interviews arrive.
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What the answers had in common
Counts of interviews where the person described this in their own words.
| What changed | Interviews | Share |
|---|---|---|
| More clients | 14 of 40 | 35% |
| Confidence | 9 of 40 | 23% |
| Better systems | 9 of 40 | 23% |
| Revenue growth | 8 of 40 | 20% |
| Felt supported | 7 of 40 | 18% |
| Team & hiring | 6 of 40 | 15% |
- “I've delivered it, I think, three or four more times since then, and each time it has led to a client.”Jordan Hirsch
- “Well, for one thing, I'm showing up with a lot more confidence.”Jordan Hirsch
- “Until I can acknowledge that and recognize that, and realize what are the action steps that I need to make in order for me to be a better leader, to be more organized, to be more disciplined, to be a better time manag…”Matt Lucas
- “So it's changed not only how I approach sales and speaking, but also in the work itself.”Jordan Hirsch
How long it took them
- 2 – 6 months · 1
The interviews behind this answer
WatchPublic Speaking Coach Achieves $16,000 Month After Eight-Month Client Dry SpellJordan Hirsch of Fish Tree credits Thrive Academy for a major business turnaround. After eight months without new clients, Hirsch joined the Client Attraction Summit and subsequent year-long program. By his fourth month, he signed three premium clients totali…Jordan Hirsch · Thrive Academy
WatchEvolving from Private Practice to Founder with Strategic Thought PartnershipKevin Salazar, founder of a financial planning firm, credits Darren Frank of Anima Strategy with being instrumental in his transition from private practice to business owner. Salazar achieved a successful launch and sustained growth over five years by impleme…Kevin A Salazar · Darren Frank
WatchLuxury Skincare Founder Unlocks Strategic Clarity and Targeted Outreach Through High-Level AdvisoryMike Johnson, CEO of a luxury skincare brand, utilized Neal Conlon’s advisory at Press Forward to refine his business plan and target market outreach. Johnson reported achieving critical 'aha moments' in strategy and gaining access to a vast professional netw…Mike Johnson · Press Forward
WatchFrom Struggling Solo Startup to Scaling a Practice with Streamlined SystemsSururat Coulibaly credits Living Light’s Perfect Practice Mentorship with transforming her business from a bedroom startup into a professional practice. By implementing their simplified health systems, she achieved personal health improvements in sleep and en…Sururat Coulibaly · Living Light
WatchDr. Jessie Pierce Scaled Beyond One-on-One Practice to Launch a Successful MembershipDr. Jessie Pierce used Impact LIVEs 2025 and Megan Walker’s coaching to transition from the 'slog' of a one-on-one naturopathic practice to a scalable membership model. By restructuring her schedule to create creative bandwidth, she achieved greater financial…Jesse Pierce · Impact LIVEs 2025
WatchFrom $32K to $1M Annual Revenue with Professional Website and SEOTeresa McConnell of Level Up Cleaning credits Cleaning Business Growth for transforming her business from a solo operation earning $32K annually to a million-dollar company. By optimizing her website and Google Maps presence, she now generates $85K in monthly…Teresa McConnell · Cleaning Business Growth
WatchSimplified Financials and Pricing Strategy Lead to Increased Profits and Bank CreditRobert Gilles Santos of a Bounce House party room company credits Profit Doctor for a tremendous increase in profit. By simplifying a 70-line P&L into 10 key metrics and testing pricing strategies, the company saw results within two months. These improved fin…Rob Gilles Santos · Profit Doctor
WatchLeveraging Relationship-Based Marketing to Secure High-Value Clients and Strategic IntroductionsNicky Billou of eCircle Academy reviewed Maximum Response Marketing, highlighting how Kevin Thompson’s relationship-based approach secured one fantastic new client and two to three pending deals. Billou transitioned from ineffective social media posting to a…Nicky Billou · Maximum Response Marketing
WatchFrom Scattered Processes to a Unified Ecosystem for International Keynote SpeakingKristen Ziman, an international keynote speaker, partnered with Up with Ivy to transition from a scattered manual booking process to a unified digital ecosystem. Ivy implemented an automated scheduling system, a high-converting website with a centralized spea…Kristen Ziman · Up with Ivy
What they doubted first
- “And I'm even like hesitating as I say it 'cause it sounds unreal.”Jordan Hirsch
- “With my patients, I'm getting amazing results because I feel like I'm patient number one because I did the program before I started introducing it to my clients and I had an amazing result from it.”Sururat Coulibaly
- “When she presented the website to me, there was parts I didn't love, and I was so nervous to tell her that, and I kind of snuck it into the conversation.”Teresa McConnell
Follow-up questions they answered
- Is the Thrive Academy Client Attraction Summit worth attending if it's free?
- Jordan Hirsch was initially skeptical, thinking a free weekend summit would just be full of empty promises. However, after hearing inspiring testimonials and participating in a networking challenge that led to an immediate referral, he signed up for a full year. — Jordan Hirsch
- How does Thrive Academy help with business confidence?
- Jordan Hirsch noted that the program helped him stop 'begging' for work or chasing misaligned clients. By modeling the confidence he teaches his own clients, he became more magnetic and stopped spiraling during slow periods. — Jordan Hirsch
- Can Thrive Academy help coaches who have been out of work for months?
- Yes, Jordan Hirsch had not signed a new client in eight months before joining. Within four months of starting the program, he moved from a $450/month engagement to a $16,000 month. — Jordan Hirsch
- Is Darren Frank's coaching limited to just business operations?
- No. Kevin Salazar emphasizes that Darren focuses on the 'complete person,' weaving personal life with professional evolution to ensure the founder is ready for upcoming opportunities. — Kevin A Salazar
- How does Darren Frank help when a founder feels stuck or 'in the dark'?
- Kevin Salazar describes Darren as a sounding board and trusted advisor who sheds light on unseen areas and tells the founder when they are 'out of bounds' or moving in the right direction. — Kevin A Salazar
- Why should an established professional hire Darren Frank?
- Salazar argues that the systems that got you to your current level won't get you to the next; you need a partner to help increase capabilities and deliver growth. — Kevin A Salazar
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