#188 - The Journey to Six 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 investment
- How 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 referrals
- His ethical and intuitive approach to offering coaching post-detox
- How male nurse coaches (like Brian!) are vital to this work and community
This 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.
đź”— Links & Resources:
- Connect with Brian Bost:
- Learn more about Make The Leap:
- https://www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.com/maketheleapwithTSNC
- Join our free Facebook community:
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulnursecoach
- Follow us on Instagram:
- @thesuccessfulnursecoaches
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