Success School

OpenClaw: The AI Agent We’re Using that has Reduced our Workload by HOURS a day

We’ve reduced the time we spend creating ads by HOURS a day because we’ve started integrating a new form of AI bot into our business.Guys, it’s been a while since we last spoke about AI, where it’s going and how to leverage it to get ahead in your business.Things have already changed like crazy and it’s been less than a year.So today we’re talking about what’s changed, what we’ve been integrating into Success School, how we use OpenClaw (previously known as ClawdBot and MoltBot) and why it’s changed the game for us completely. You’ll hear:0:00 - Our personal updates: Introducing a third person into our relationship 3:31 - How quickly AI had grown since we last spoke about it7:39 - The true autonomy of agents and what AI bot we’re currently using in our business13:32 - How are the top 0.01% of entrepreneurs leveraging AI right now16:47 - Use Cases for different industries: how to use AI in fitness, coaches, professional services, agencies21:38 - How much longer do you have to get ahead of other businesses?Watch the YouTube version of the podcast here (https://youtu.be/nrR09rJ9s2M).Build Your Predictable Lead Machine: Proven frameworks for scaling coaching & service businesses beyond referrals. Join 1000+ founders building profitable, scalable businesses with Tim & Steph.Apply now: www.makemoreprofit.comAnd if you don’t want Tim to get fired make sure you hit follow wherever you’re listening. Got questions or want more free content? Follow us over at @timfrey__ (https://www.instagram.com/timfrey__/) or @stephgorton__ (https://www.instagram.com/stephgorton__/)

A lot has changed since we moved to Thailand….

Just moving to a new location, doesn’t create a new life. We packed up and moved our entire lives to Thailand, and it has been amazing but there have been some things we’ve brought with us from Australia that don’t support the next level of business we’re building now … and they’re things most business owners do every single week. If you’ve been wanting to live a life of freedom, work less and earn more this is the episode we share the real behind the scenes of what’s been happening since we left and what we’re changing for the rest of 2026. If you’ve been wondering why you feel stuck, not sure if your offer is the right one to achieve your goals or you just want to know what we’ve been up to stay tuned to the end of this one. Watch the YouTube version of the podcast here (https://youtu.be/whDLwmxNL-E).Build Your Predictable Lead Machine: Proven frameworks for scaling coaching & service businesses beyond referrals. Join 1000+ founders building profitable, scalable businesses with Tim & Steph.Apply now: www.makemoreprofit.comGot questions or want more free content? Follow us over at @timfrey__ (https://www.instagram.com/timfrey__/) or @stephgorton__ (https://www.instagram.com/stephgorton__/)

3 Ways to Stop Attracting Clients Who Drain Your Time and Energy

If you’re a coach and your business is technically working, but still feels heavier than it should, you’ll recognise this straight away.Bad clients.The ones who drain your energy, question everything, push back on the work, and somehow take up more space than the clients who actually pay well.We all get them… and yes, they’ll probably always exist.But there are ways to get in front of your ideal clients, and stop the bad clients in their tracks.In this episode, we break down how to use your content to naturally repel the wrong people, pre-qualify leads before they ever get on a sales call, and confidently say no when someone isn’t the right fit (and sometimes with a genuine thank you at the end).You’ll hear:0:00 - Our personal updates - Tim’s new car and a poop robo vacuum emergency7:12 - Creating content that repels bad clients and gets you in front of your ideal audience10:40 - How to get in front of premium clients without sounding like someone you’re not13:15 - Are your ideal clients not on Instagram? Here’s how to find them14:50 - The questions you should include in your application form to filter out the wrong leads before they book a call17:32 - The biggest red flags on a discovery call that could predict a problem client20:23 - How to figure out if someone is ready to commit on a sales call or just wasting your time22:32 - Tips on ending a sales call when you know they’re not the right fit for your business24:04 - The key behind getting quality clients that are committed to your course25:44 - What’s the difference between premium and just straight up overpricing your business?27:47 - Knowing when to offer a payment plan or reject a potential client30:27 - If you’re not getting traction on your current platform, here’s what you can do nextWatch the YouTube version of the podcast here (https://youtu.be/m81iFi31rUM).Build Your Predictable Lead Machine: Proven frameworks for scaling coaching & service businesses beyond referrals. Join 1000+ founders building profitable, scalable businesses with Tim & Steph.Apply now: www.makemoreprofit.comAnd if you don’t want Tim to get fired make sure you hit follow wherever you’re listening. Got questions or want more free content? Follow us over at @timfrey__ (https://www.instagram.com/timfrey__/) or @stephgorton__ (https://www.instagram.com/stephgorton__/)

How Coaches Build Consistent Leads WITHOUT Relying on Referrals or Instagram

It’s time to build a predictable business guys.You need to be able to take holidays, you need to be able to take days off without your business crashing and burning around you (yes, we’ve been there too).So if you’re a coaching or service based business with inconsistent income, relying on referrals, posting on Instagram without predictable leads, or never knowing how many clients are coming in next month, then you’re going to want to listen to this episode.There are three ways we recommend our clients to do this so today we’re breaking down:How to build a predictable lead generation system for a coaching businessHow pricing and payment structures affect cash flowWhy hiring a VA and building SOPs is essential for scaling without burning outYou’ll hear:0:00 - Personal Updates: what has Thailand been like for us so far?2:07 - This is what an unpredictable coaching business looks like - is it yours?3:36 - Why referrals are NOT a good sign in a coaching business4:55 - Why this common social media strategy won’t bringing in new leads for you consistently6:41 - The two funnels you should build first if your marketing is based on Instagram9:20 - How much we spend on paid ads as coaches10:53 - The funnel we recommend our Success School clients to generate leads in 30 days13:24 - How to know what to charge based on how many clients you can handle in your current business set up15:12 - Payment plans vs upfront payments for coaches - which is better?16:32 - The biggest pricing mistake coaching business owners make when they’re trying to scale revenue19:57 - The first hire you should make to help your business become predictable21:21 - How do you prevent your business falling apart when your VA leaves23:51 - How to build an SOP for a job hire you don’t understand yourselfWatch the YouTube version of the podcast here (https://youtu.be/_DnxXJHIQNI).Build Your Predictable Lead Machine: Proven frameworks for scaling coaching & service businesses beyond referrals. Join 1000+ founders building profitable, scalable businesses with Tim & Steph.Apply now: www.makemoreprofit.comAnd if you don’t want Tim to get fired make sure you hit follow wherever you’re listening. Got questions or want more free content? Follow us over at @timfrey__ (https://www.instagram.com/timfrey__/) or @stephgorton__ (https://www.instagram.com/stephgorton__/)

Everything You Need to Know About Hiring VAs in 30 Minutes

Everyone talks about hiring VAs all the time - especially if you’re a small business. Us included.But we realised that we’ve never gone into depth about exactly what tasks VAs should be doing, how to manage them, where to find them and even how much you should be spending. So today we’re covering all of that plus a few of our own storytimes with the 90+ VAs we’ve had over our businesses.If you’ve ever been on the fence about hiring then have a listen to this one, and reach out to us with any questions @timfrey__ (https://www.instagram.com/timfrey__/) or @stephgorton__ (https://www.instagram.com/stephgorton__/).You’ll hear:0:00 - Our personal updates: Steph’s first driving experience in Thailand and the masseuse did what to Tim?! 4:18 - The real cost of hiring a VA5:47 - The role split for Steph and her VA (what Steph spends her time on to increase revenue in the business)6:53 - Easy and quick tasks you should be handing off to a VA8:23 - The differences between a $5p/h VA, $20p/h VA and an Australian based VA13:32 - The pros and cons of hiring a VA privately or through an Agency14:16 The best websites for hiring an overseas VA 14:46 - Our exact process for hiring VAs (job description, questions to ask + what to look for in their communications with you)16:58 - How much should you be paying your VA18:47 - What should daily/weekly reporting look like so you know your VA is doing what they should be20:09 - Should you be hiring a VA full time or part time to start with?22:00 - The time tracking websites to manage your VAs time23:18 - How many chances should you give a VA before firing them?27:32 - How many VAs we’ve had to fire and the reasons for it30:15 - Listen to this if you’re on the fence about hiring a VA31:40 - VA personal assistant business you can get in touch with in Australiawww.theoeagency.co (http://www./theoeagency.co)www.www.socialfriends.net.auwww.collaborativeco.com.auWatch the YouTube version of the podcast here (https://youtu.be/B28Jtyw8MiE).Build Your Predictable Lead Machine: Proven frameworks for scaling coaching & service businesses beyond referrals. Join 1000+ founders building profitable, scalable businesses with Tim & Steph.Apply now: www.makemoreprofit.comAnd if you don’t want Tim to get fired make sure you hit follow wherever you’re listening. Got questions or want more free content? Follow us over at @timfrey__ (https://www.instagram.com/timfrey__/) or @stephgorton__ (https://www.instagram.com/stephgorton__/)