How BCBAs Can Build a Coaching Business on the Side with Dr. Andrea Murray

You don't have to leave stability behind to build something of your own. In this episode, Sarah sits down with Dr. Andrea Murray. She is the founder of Momentum Coaching & Consulting, a university professor, and a board certified health coach. Additionally, Andrea went through Sarah's first coaching cohort and now helps teach it, all while growing her business alongside the job she loves. They talk about flopped launches, the incorrect stories we tell ourselves, and what happens when you finally ask yourself what you actually want. In this episode, you'll learn about: 00:00 Intro 02:42 Why Andrea kept her full-time job instead of going all in, and how she built her business alongside it 05:24 The masterclass that Andrea held which turned out to be a total bust 18:14 The difference between what you think you should want and what actually makes your life feel good 20:23 How motivational interviewing changed the way she works with students, clients, and colleagues 24:59 Why Andrea coaches women who are so committed to helping everyone else that they fall off their own list of priorities 32:58 Her advice for perfectionists, starting with an honest audit of where your time and mental energy go 36:01 Why saying no feels so threatening when you're an overachiever, and how to try it as a small experiment If you've been waiting to feel ready, or telling yourself it's all or nothing, Andrea's story is proof you can build something real without blowing up the life you already have. Ready to stop guessing and start building a business people can actually find? Beyond Billable Hours, our on-demand course and community, is now available here: https://beyondbillablehours.co 🔗 Love FREE high quality CEUs? Join our free community: https://permissionformore.com 🔗 Want a step-by-step framework to make attracting your first client feel easy? Download it here: https://clarity.beyondbillablehours.co 🔗 Thinking of joining our 32 CEU coaching program? Grab your exclusive podcast discount here: https://coaching.mindbodybehavior.co/... 📸 Follow me on Instagram:   / sarahburby   and   / mindbodybehavior   🎵 Follow me on TikTok:   / mindbodybxanalyst   🌐 Momentum Coaching & Consulting: https://www.momentumcoaching.net 👤 Follow Andrea on Instagram:   / momentum.coach.consult   🔗 Try the Perfect Day exercise: https://app.notion.com/p/Future-Self-... Subscribe: If Andrea's story hit home, subscribe so you don't miss the next one, and check out Momentum Coaching & Consulting if you've been the one who holds everything together for everyone else.