188: The Journey to 6 Figures with Brian Bost

In this episode of The Successful Nurse Coaches Podcast, Shelby sits down with nurse coach and addiction recovery expert Brian Bost, whose journey from a detox center nurse to thriving six-figure business owner is nothing short of inspiring.Brian shares the real story behind how he went from feeling unfulfilled in his nursing role to building a private practice offering in-home detox services and coaching for recovery clients. He didn’t follow the “traditional” path—in fact, Brian never completed a nurse coaching certification. Instead, he joined our Make The Leap program and turned his personal story and clinical experience into a high-impact business that changes lives.We talk about:Why Brian left his detox center job (and corporate career before that)What made him say yes to private practice—and to a $4,000 investmentHow he overcame fear of charging for coaching (starting at $1,400 to now $7,500+ packages!)The moment his business "dog-legged left" and exploded with in-home detox referralsHis ethical and intuitive approach to offering coaching post-detoxHow male nurse coaches (like Brian!) are vital to this work and communityThis episode is for you if you’ve ever wondered:Can I really do this without certification?Is it ethical to work with clients in crisis?How do I make this sustainable?What’s possible on the other side of fear?Whether you're just starting out or scaling a practice, Brian’s story is a bold reminder that belief, connection, and action can change everything.🔗 Links & Resources:Connect with Brian Bost:[email protected]://www.briantherecoveryguy.com/Learn more about Make The Leap: https://www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.com/maketheleapwithTSNCJoin our free Facebook community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulnursecoachFollow us on Instagram:@thesuccessfulnursecoaches 🙌 Want to support the show? If you loved this episode, screenshot it, share it on your stories, and tag us! Or leave a 5-star review so more nurses can find their way to this work.Mentioned in this episode:NCR + Cohort 8https://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/