What do real people say about business scaling?
59 people recorded interviews about business scaling across 23 organisations. 19 of them mentioned more clients, leads or patients in their own words. The most common timeframe people described was 2 – 6 months. Every figure below is a count of what people said in their recorded interview — not a clinical trial or a survey.
First-hand accounts from people who talked about business scaling in their recorded interview.
What people said changed
Counts of interviews where the person described this in their own words.
- More clients19 of 59 mentioned it
“I've delivered it, I think, three or four more times since then, and each time it has led to a client.”Jordan Hirsch
- Better systems16 of 59 mentioned it
“What made me want to work with the Perfect Practice Mentorship, starting out transitioning into a virtual practice, and now I'm transitioning again into virtual and in person once more, I needed a lot of support and t…”Christine Morgenstern Shin
- Confidence11 of 59 mentioned it
“Well, for one thing, I'm showing up with a lot more confidence.”Jordan Hirsch
- Revenue growth10 of 59 mentioned it
“So it's changed not only how I approach sales and speaking, but also in the work itself.”Jordan Hirsch
- Team & hiring10 of 59 mentioned it
“I felt a lot better, more energetic, better sleep and I've gotten the same team from my clients thus far.”Sururat Coulibaly
- Felt supported10 of 59 mentioned it
“What made me want to work with the Perfect Practice Mentorship, starting out transitioning into a virtual practice, and now I'm transitioning again into virtual and in person once more, I needed a lot of support and t…”Christine Morgenstern Shin
- Family & relationships8 of 59 mentioned it
“I've learned how to give value to clients and how to guide them to be better overall, to make our society healthier and to pass this on to our children.”Sururat Coulibaly
- Mental clarity7 of 59 mentioned it
“But I had to focus more on the programs at the end so to get additional income.”Sailaja Reddy
How long it took
- 2 – 6 months · 2
- Over a year · 1
Stories in this topic
Showing 12 of 59 interviews.
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
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
WatchNew Jersey Cleaning Business Achieves Six Times Sales Growth Through Website OptimizationLaura Aguilar of L&A Cleaning Services reports that working with Cleaning Business Growth resulted in her business achieving five to six times its original sales volume. By redeveloping her website to improve lead conversion and providing strategic guidance o…Laura Aguilar · Cleaning Business Growth
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
WatchHarel Madhala Grew Revenue from $60K to $130K in One Month with BrainJamHarel Madhala, co-founder of No More Mondays, utilized BrainJam to scale his business from $60,000 to over $130,000 in just one month. By implementing Spencer Burnett’s systems, Harel transitioned from complete chaos to a repeatable machine, improving team co…Harel Madhala · BrainJam
WatchDr. Katie Wood Scales Her Fertility Practice Using a Proven 4-Step Holistic MethodDr. Katie Wood utilized the Holistic Fertility Institute to master a refined 4-step clinical method for fertility. By implementing Dr. Aumatma’s framework and functional lab expertise, Wood successfully scaled her business, Happy Nourished Motherhood, hiring…Dr. Katie Wood · Holistic Fertility Institute
WatchCEO Achieves 3X Revenue and 4X Profit Growth While Reclaiming Family TimeAkram Abdallah, CEO of Nominal, reports that Vision Driven helped his business 3X in revenue and 4X in profits within three years. By implementing the Vivid Vision process and new leadership structures, Abdallah transitioned from being overwhelmed to taking t…Akram Abdallah · Vision Driven
WatchFrom Corporate Burnout to Monetizing a Purpose-Led Marketing Agency with ClarityWendy Barba achieved total business clarity through Jessica Zweig, Inc., transitioning from corporate America to successfully launching and monetizing her own marketing agency. By joining the Feminine Frequency Business School, Barba moved from taking underva…Wendy Barba · Jessica Zweig, Inc.
WatchScaling Business Impact and Revenue Through Strategic Event Production and PartnershipsJenna Phillips Ballard of Ascension Leadership Academy credits Event Profit Engine for providing the nitty-gritty strategy needed to create events that scale. By attending, she gained powerful takeaways on building effective joint venture partnerships and rel…Jenna Ballard · WCE - Alex Moscow & World Class Events
What people were sceptical about 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
- “Definitely, with no doubt, I will recommend to hire Ginger.”Laura Aguilar
Frequently asked
- 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 Neal Conlon's coaching effective for niche, non-mass market brands?
- Yes. Mike Johnson noted that because his luxury brand is not for the mass market, Neal provided specific insights on how to execute outreach campaigns that are the 'exact opposite' of mass market strategies. — Mike Johnson
- What makes Neal Conlon different from other growth coaches?
- According to Mike Johnson, Neal's 'superpower' is his ability to persevere through limiting beliefs and his tendency to keep clients 'top of mind,' often connecting them to opportunities during his other meetings and conversations. — Mike Johnson
- What kind of strategic support does Neal Conlon provide?
- Mike Johnson highlighted that Neal helps with business plan clarity, specifically regarding target market outreach and finding awareness within a specific luxury clientele. — Mike Johnson