Ever get stuck in the DMs with someone who says they want help but nothing actually moves forward?

In this episode of The Divorce Revolution Podcast, I'm breaking down something that trips up so many new coaches—how to tell if someone is actually ready to work with you or if they're just venting, looking for validation, or not quite there yet.

I talk about why so many discovery calls go nowhere, why people ghost after saying "yes," and how over-coaching in the DMs is usually a sign that you're missing one key skill: discernment. When you don't know how to spot readiness, you overextend yourself. You over-give and start to feel resentful. And then burnout creeps in.

But when you know what to look for? Everything changes.

Resources Mentioned:

• Join the waitlist for ReNewU, my signature group program for divorced moms ready to launch a coaching business that actually pays: https://products.ambershaw.com/signature-waitlist

What I Discuss:

• 02:43 Why someone can genuinely want a better life, business, or relationship and still not be ready to do the work.
• 04:42 The subtle difference between someone venting about their circumstances and someone who's actually ready to move forward
• 05:51 Signs of client readiness
• 07:22 What it looks like when someone is really just looking for reassurance
• 09:26 How having a rinse-and-repeat framework helps you qualify clients without pressure, chasing, or second-guessing yourself

Find more from Amber Shaw:

Instagram: @msambershaw

Website: ambershaw.com

If your discovery calls feel like you're educating, building trust, proving credibility, handling objections, and trying to close all in 30–45 minutes…that's way too much weight for one conversation to carry. Your content should be pre-selling for you. It should be nurturing, building trust, and shortening your sales cycle long before someone hops on Zoom.

Today, I walk you through the five questions your content must answer so sales feel less like convincing and more like alignment.

Resources Mentioned:

• Episode 457. The Difference Between Helpful Content and Client-Attracting Content: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/457-the-difference-between-helpful-content-and/id1577282350?i=1000749945038
• Join the waitlist for ReNewU, my signature group program for divorced moms ready to launch a coaching business that actually pays: https://products.ambershaw.com/signature-waitlist

What I Discuss:

• 02:27 Why sales feel hard when your content isn't pre-selling
• 04:15 The framework I use to audit whether content is actually preparing someone to buy
• 04:47 The 5 questions your content must answer before anyone books a call
• 12:40 How to build a rinse-and-repeat system that actually supports your coaching business

Find more from Amber Shaw:

Instagram: @msambershaw

Website: ambershaw.com

If you've been saying yes to everything because you don't want to miss out—or you're afraid the opportunities will stop coming—then this episode is for you.

In this episode of The Divorce Revolution Podcast, I'm breaking down something almost every coach struggles with at some point—especially in the beginning: knowing when to say no…even to opportunities that look amazing on paper.

We're not just talking about boundaries in life. We're talking about business opportunities—collabs, summits, podcasts, affiliate launches, speaking gigs—that feel flattering and exciting but might actually be draining your time, energy, and focus.

Resources Mentioned:

• Join the waitlist for ReNewU, my signature group program for divorced moms ready to launch a coaching business that actually pays: https://products.ambershaw.com/signature-waitlist

What I Discuss:

• 02:40 The real cost of saying "yes" to everything
• 05:09 The 3-question filter I use to decide fast
• 05:13 What even counts as a collaboration anyway?
• 07:35 Is this right for this season of your business?=
• 08:37 Is there actual ROI here?
• 10:53 Will this light you up or low-key drain you?
• 11:27 The DIY spiral and decision fatigue
• 12:52 Protect what matters and choose intentionally

Find more from Amber Shaw:

Instagram: @msambershaw

Website: ambershaw.com