From Struggling Coach to Business Architect

From Struggling Coach to Business Architect

For years, I was the definition of an overworked and underpaid coach.

Despite my expertise and genuine passion for helping clients transform, I was:

  • Working 60+ hour weeks yet barely covering my bills

  • Missing important family moments to accommodate client schedules

  • Accumulating certifications that never seemed to increase my income

  • Feeling like a fraud for teaching while neglecting my own life and needs

I knew that if I couldn't figure out how to build a sustainable coaching practice soon, I would have to give up on my dream and return to a conventional job...

The Turning Point

While reading a book on business strategy, I had a realization that changed everything: I wasn't running a coaching practice - I was running a struggling business.


This insight led me to:

  • Conduct extensive market research to identify my most valuable specialization

  • Create a premium pricing strategy based on transformation value, not time

  • Develop systematic approaches to marketing and client delivery

  • Implement business systems that created true freedom

Within six months, I had transformed my practice into a thriving business that generated more income while requiring fewer hours. Most importantly, I had reclaimed my life and family time.

The Manao Philosophy


Manao (มะนาว) is the Thai word for lime - a fruit that adds essential flavor and balance to many Thai dishes.

In Hawaiian culture, Manao (manaʻo) means "thought, idea, belief" - representing deep wisdom and mindful intention.

At Manao Academy, we embrace both meanings. Like the Thai lime, we add the essential elements that bring your coaching practice into perfect balance.

And like the Hawaiian concept, we help you transform your coaching practice through intentional strategy and mindful business design.

We believe that wellness coaches deserve to thrive while helping others transform. When coaches are successful, they can make a bigger impact on people's health and wellbeing worldwide.

  • Premium positioning that attracts ideal clients

  • Value-based delivery that commands higher rates

  • Systems-focused operations that create true freedom

  • Implementation support that ensures real results


Our mission: To help 10,000 health and wellness coaches build thriving, impactful practices that support both their clients' transformation and their own well being.

Experience & Credentials

  • Worked with over 2,000 clients world-wide to help them transform their practices

  • Mindvalley certified business coach

  • Background in business systems optimization

  • Certified Expert in Strategic Sales & Marketing by Grant Cardone

  • Certified Rainmaker Marketing Specialist from Frank Kern

What truly matters, however, are the results our clients achieve. Our success is measured by the transformation of coaching practices around the world.

Why Location Independence?

My journey to location independence represents the freedom that proper business systems can create. It's not just about exploring beautiful destinations and experiencing diverse cultures (though those are wonderful benefits).

My ability to work from anywhere is living proof that when you build a coaching practice the right way, you can:

  • Work from anywhere in the world

  • Create income that isn't tied to your physical location

  • Design your schedule around your ideal lifestyle

  • Build a business that serves your life, not the other way around

I don't just teach these principles - I live them. And my goal is to help you create this same freedom in your wellness coaching practice.

EXTREMELY IMPORTANT EARNINGS DISCLOSURE AND OTHER NOTICES:

Absolutely NOTHING on this web page should be considered as any type of earnings claim (implied or otherwise). I can't predict the future so I can't tell you what a "typical" result would be.

What I do know is the vast and overwhelming majority of people who take classes about growing businesses and increasing their sales don't get any results at all.
Kind of like the way most people who buy home exercise equipment don't look like the people in the commercials. (I'm guilty on that front myself.)

Also, this is a PROGRAM intended to help BUSINESS OWNERS learn how to use the Internet to get more customers. It is NOT a "business opportunity".

This will require WORK, COMMITMENT, and most importantly, PERSEVERANCE.

All this "internet marketing" stuff is harder than it looks. So get ready to put in the work and stick it out.

If you're not committed, I'd advise you to pass on this.

We are not part of Facebook or any of their partners.

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