Are your clients technically improving… but not actually moving forward?

In this episode of The Financial Coaches Podcast, Cody and Maria unpack a subtle but powerful shift in strategy that has helped certain clients break out of stagnation and finally start making meaningful progress.

Traditionally, Cody has taught clients to “backload” their goals — waiting until the end of the month to apply surplus toward debt, savings, or investing. And for many people, that works well.

But for clients who struggle with consistency and spending habits, that structure can unintentionally keep them stuck.

So what’s the alternative?

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The difference between backloading and frontloading financial goals

• Why some clients plateau even when they stop going backward

• How to identify which clients need a strategic shift

• The psychology behind “which hard would you rather choose?”

• How to balance risk with forward momentum

• When deeper mindset work is required (and not just a tactic tweak)

This conversation is about more than cash flow timing.

It’s about knowing your client, recognizing patterns, and adjusting your coaching approach so progress actually sticks.

Because sometimes the breakthrough isn’t working harder.

It’s structuring the plan differently.

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Ready to grow your coaching practice with the right support and community?

🚨 Join The Financial Coaches Network
Connect with other Financial Coaches inside our private Patreon community:
👉 www.patreon.com/NewMoneyHabitsFinancialCoaches

🔥 Launch or Level Up Your Coaching Practice
Learn more about our signature course, Getting Started as a Financial Coach, from New Money Habits:
👉 www.newmoneyhabits.com/coaches/webinar/gsfc-registration

✅ Join Our Free Facebook Community
Find support, encouragement, collaboration, and real conversations with aspiring and established coaches:
👉 www.facebook.com/groups/nmhcoaches

✅ Get Connected Inside Financial Coaches+
Whether you’re just getting started or already serving clients, you don’t have to do this alone. Join Financial Coaches+ and get your first month FREE:
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What happens when your income suddenly drops — not because of poor performance, but because life happens?

In this candid episode of The Financial Coaches Podcast, Cody Sizemore and Maria Casillas pull back the curtain on the real financial and emotional challenges of running a coaching business. After battling illness and facing two slower-than-expected months, Cody shares the stress, mindset shifts, and leadership decisions required to stay grounded when revenue fluctuates.

Together, they explore the natural ebbs and flows of entrepreneurship, how to prepare financially for unpredictable seasons, and why these experiences ultimately make you a stronger — and more empathetic — coach.

If you’re building a coaching practice, thinking about going full-time, or navigating inconsistent income, this conversation will help you stay focused, resilient, and prepared for whatever comes next.

• Why income volatility is normal in coaching and entrepreneurship

• How to prepare financially for slower seasons

• The mindset required to handle financial stress

• How difficult seasons can increase empathy for your clients

• Why transparency builds trust and leadership

• Practical insights for paying yourself as a coach

This is an honest look at the realities behind the business — because success isn’t about avoiding hard seasons… it’s about learning how to navigate them.

🎧 Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode

Ready to grow your coaching practice with the right support and community?

🚨 Join The Financial Coaches Network
Connect with other Financial Coaches inside our private Patreon community:
👉 www.patreon.com/NewMoneyHabitsFinancialCoaches

🔥 Launch or Level Up Your Coaching Practice
Learn more about our signature course, Getting Started as a Financial Coach, from New Money Habits:
👉 www.newmoneyhabits.com/coaches/webinar/gsfc-registration

✅ Join Our Free Facebook Community
Find support, encouragement, collaboration, and real conversations with aspiring and established coaches:
👉 www.facebook.com/groups/nmhcoaches

✅ Get Connected Inside Financial Coaches+
Whether you’re just getting started or already serving clients, you don’t have to do this alone. Join Financial Coaches+ and get your first month FREE:
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Email us at: podcast@newmoneyhabits.com

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Are your clients feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or completely exhausted when it comes to money? You’re not alone — and neither are they. Money fatigue is becoming increasingly common as financial pressure, decision overload, and constant economic noise leave many people mentally drained.

In this episode of The Financial Coaches Podcast, Maria Casillas and Cody Sizemore unpack why so many individuals are experiencing financial burnout and what financial coaches can do to help. Learn how simplifying financial decisions, reducing overwhelm, and meeting clients exactly where they are can create momentum and lasting progress.

Whether you are a new financial coach or an experienced professional, this conversation will equip you with practical strategies to guide clients out of exhaustion and into clarity and confidence.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What money fatigue is and why it’s on the rise

• How overwhelm impacts financial decision-making

• Why simplicity is one of the most powerful coaching tools

• Practical ways to support emotionally drained clients

• How meeting clients where they are leads to stronger outcomes

If your clients are stuck, discouraged, or mentally worn out by their finances, this episode will help you lead them toward a calmer and more sustainable path forward.

🎧 Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode

Ready to grow your coaching practice with the right support and community?

🚨 Join The Financial Coaches Network
Connect with other Financial Coaches inside our private Patreon community:
👉 www.patreon.com/NewMoneyHabitsFinancialCoaches

🔥 Launch or Level Up Your Coaching Practice
Learn more about our signature course, Getting Started as a Financial Coach, from New Money Habits:
👉 www.newmoneyhabits.com/coaches/webinar/gsfc-registration

✅ Join Our Free Facebook Community
Find support, encouragement, collaboration, and real conversations with aspiring and established coaches:
👉 www.facebook.com/groups/nmhcoaches

✅ Get Connected Inside Financial Coaches+
Whether you’re just getting started or already serving clients, you don’t have to do this alone. Join Financial Coaches+ and get your first month FREE:
👉 www.newmoneyhabits.com/coaches/memberships/trial

🙋‍♂️ Have a Question for the Hosts?
Email us at: podcast@newmoneyhabits.com

📞 Want to Talk With Maria or Cody?
Schedule a call here:
👉 www.newmoneyhabits.com/coaches/fcpodcast_contact

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