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- Your story matters but in 2026, your story alone isn't enough to make you stand out.
In this episode of The Divorce Revolution Podcast, I'm talking about what actually makes you memorable in an online space where AI has made it easier than ever for everyone to create polished content, tell perfectly crafted stories, and—unfortunately—start sounding a whole lot like each other.
I'm sharing how I uncovered the bigger belief underneath my own divorce story and how that belief has become such a huge part of my brand and the work I do today. I'm also walking you through a simple way to use AI to help uncover the opinions you already have—not manufacture them for you.
If you've been sharing your story but still feel like your content sounds like everyone else's, then this episode is for you.
Resources Mentioned:
Listen to Episode 489. How To Actually Build Your Pre-Selling Ecosystem: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/489-how-to-actually-build-your-pre-selling-ecosystem/id1577282350?i=1000782632126
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What I Discuss:
00:36 How AI has changed the coaching space and why so much content is starting to sound the same
01:41 Why sharing your story alone isn't enough to make you stand out anymore
03:35 The opinions and beliefs underneath your story that actually make you memorable
04:13 The core belief underneath my own divorce story and how it became part of my brand
06:24 How to use AI to uncover the beliefs you already have without letting it create them for you
08:32 How one client shared an opinion she was nervous to say out loud—and watched her carousel go viral
10:22 Why your beliefs and point of view are such an important part of pre-selling
11:29 The one question I want you to ask yourself about your story
Find more from Amber Shaw:
Instagram: @msambershaw
Website: ambershaw.com - You don't fear posting—you fear who might be watching.
In this episode of The Divorce Revolution Podcast, I'm talking about the real reason so many coaches hold back from being fully visible online and why it usually has less to do with confidence or imposter syndrome than we think. fileciteturn97file0
The truth is, most of us aren't afraid of being judged by strangers. We're worried about the ex-husband, family member, old coworker, school mom, or person from our past who might see us becoming someone new and think, "Who does she think she is?"
I'm breaking down why building a business sometimes requires giving yourself permission to outgrow other people's perception of you, even when they're still attached to an older version of who you were.
I also share the real cost of softening your opinions, deleting the Reel, or talking yourself out of sharing the story that could help someone feel seen. Because every time you choose invisibility to protect yourself from judgment, the people who need your message lose the opportunity to find you.
If you've been censoring your content because you're worried about what people you know might think, then this episode is for you.
Resources Mentioned:
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What I Discuss:
00:30 Why visibility isn't really a confidence problem
01:45 Why the people you know can feel scarier than strangers online
04:56 Giving yourself permission to become someone new—even when others still see the old you
07:12 The hidden cost of staying quiet, softening your message, and keeping yourself invisible
09:00 Why confidence usually comes after you take action—not before
10:47 How to stop creating content for your critics and start creating it for the people you're here to serve
Find more from Amber Shaw:
Instagram: @msambershaw
Website: ambershaw.com 489. How To Actually Build Your Pre-Selling Ecosystem | Sold Before the Call Part 5 of 5
11/08/2026 | 28 mins.Ready to implement what you're learning?
The Sold Before the Call podcast teaches the mindset.
The Selling Sprint teaches the system.
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Want clients who are already sold before they ever book a call? It starts with building a pre-selling ecosystem that works even when you're not selling.
In this episode of The Divorce Revolution Podcast, I'm wrapping up the Sold Before the Call series by pulling back the curtain on my own pre-selling ecosystem and showing you exactly how I built it leading up to launching The Selling Sprint.
I'm walking you through the exact process I use—from gathering market research and paying attention to what my audience is actually telling me, to building content, emails, Stories, and personal outreach that all work together toward one goal. You'll see how every piece of your business can become part of a system that consistently nurtures, builds trust, and turns warm leads into paying clients.
The best part? You don't need to be launching a big program to use this. Whether you're filling 1:1 coaching spots or preparing for your next launch, the same pre-selling principles apply.
If you've been wondering how to create a business that consistently attracts clients instead of constantly chasing them, then this episode is for you.
Resources Mentioned:
Listen to Part 1: How To Stop Thinking Like A Coach + Start Thinking Like A Sales Rep: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/485-how-to-stop-thinking-like-a-coach-start/id1577282350?i=1000776729190
Listen to Part 2: Why Your Sales Call Isn't Where You Sell: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/486-why-your-sales-call-isnt-where-you-sell-sold-before/id1577282350?i=1000777684328
Listen to Part 3: The Step-by-Step Formula That Turns Strangers Into Clients: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/487-the-step-by-step-formula-that-turns-strangers/id1577282350?i=1000778668109
Listen to Part 4: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/488-the-6-places-youre-losing-clients-without-knowing/id1577282350?i=1000779838269
What I Discuss:
01:01 A recap of the Sold Before the Call series and how all five episodes fit together
02:25 Why launches are simply pre-selling ecosystems with a deadline
03:41 How to gather market research that actually improves your messaging
05:21 Why every conversation, post, and piece of content is valuable data
08:58 Building content and assets around one consistent message
12:24 How personal outreach and a lead pipeline strengthen your pre-selling system
16:56 Why repeating the same message is one of the biggest keys to building trust
17:53 How to apply this framework even if you're not launching anything
21:41 A behind-the-scenes look at The Selling Sprint and how we build your pre-selling ecosystem together
Find more from Amber Shaw:
Instagram: @msambershaw
Website: ambershaw.com488. The 6 Places You're Losing Clients Without Knowing It | Sold Before the Call Part 4 of 5
04/08/2026 | 26 mins.Ready to implement what you're learning?
The Sold Before the Call podcast teaches the mindset.
The Selling Sprint teaches the system.
Join the interest list to be first in line when I announce everything coming soon…
Join the interest list here: https://products.ambershaw.com/signature-waitlist
Your business already has a sales team, you just don't realize some of them are asleep on the job.
In this episode of The Divorce Revolution podcast, I'm walking you through six places in your business that are either helping you sign clients or quietly costing you sales without you even realizing it.
I'm breaking down the six "salespeople" that are already working inside your business and I'll show you what each one is actually supposed to do, why so many coaches are unintentionally losing clients at each stage, and how all of these pieces work together to create a business that consistently attracts and converts the right people.
Resources Mentioned:
Listen to Part 1: How To Stop Thinking Like A Coach + Start Thinking Like A Sales Rep: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/485-how-to-stop-thinking-like-a-coach-start/id1577282350?i=1000776729190
Listen to Part 2: Why Your Sales Call Isn't Where You Sell: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/486-why-your-sales-call-isnt-where-you-sell-sold-before/id1577282350?i=1000777684328
Listen to Part 3: The Step-by-Step Formula That Turns Strangers Into Clients: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/487-the-step-by-step-formula-that-turns-strangers/id1577282350?i=1000778668109
What I Discuss:
01:42 A recap of the Sold Before the Call series and how this episode fits into your pre-selling ecosystem
03:22 The six "sleeping salespeople" hiding inside your business and why they all matter
07:09 How your bio should instantly tell the right person they're in the right place
08:17 The purpose of your pinned posts and how they build trust before a conversation ever starts
09:38 Why your freebie should do more than collect email addresses
12:10 How consistent emails become part of your pre-selling strategy
14:15 Why Instagram Stories are one of the most overlooked sales tools in your business
15:59 The role your DMs play in creating genuine conversations that lead to clients
17:48 Why every part of your business needs the same strong foundation—and why your personal brand matters more than ever
22:19 A behind-the-scenes look at how the Selling Sprint helps you build a complete pre-selling ecosystem
23:04 This week's homework: wake up one of your "sleeping salespeople"
25:54 A preview of the final episode in the Sold Before the Call series
Find more from Amber Shaw:
Instagram: @msambershaw
Website: ambershaw.com487. The Step-by-Step Formula That Turns Strangers Into Clients | Sold Before the Call Part 3 of 5
28/07/2026 | 28 mins.Ready to implement what you're learning?
The Sold Before the Call podcast teaches the mindset.
The Selling Sprint teaches the system.
Join the interest list to be first in line when I announce everything coming soon…
Join the interest list here: https://products.ambershaw.com/signature-waitlist
Your content shouldn't just get attention. It should build trust before you ever make an offer.
In this episode of The Divorce Revolution Podcast, I'm sharing one of my favorite storytelling frameworks for creating content that does more than get likes—it helps strangers feel seen, builds trust, and naturally moves them closer to becoming clients.
If you've been following the Sold Before the Call series, you already know that the sale shouldn't happen on the discovery call. It happens through everything you build beforehand.
Today, I'm showing you exactly how to do that through your content.
I'm walking you through my SHIFT Formula—the storytelling framework I teach my clients to create captions that connect on a deeper level, position them as the obvious choice, and become part of a strong pre-selling ecosystem. We'll break down each step of the formula, why storytelling is such a powerful sales skill, and how to stop creating content that simply educates and start creating content that actually converts.
I'll also share real client examples of how this framework has helped women grow their audiences, build trust, and create more conversations that lead to clients.
If you've been wondering why your content gets engagement but isn't turning strangers into buyers, then this episode is for you.
Resources Mentioned:
Listen to Part 1: How To Stop Thinking Like A Coach + Start Thinking Like A Sales Rep: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/485-how-to-stop-thinking-like-a-coach-start/id1577282350?i=1000776729190
Listen to Part 2: Why Your Sales Call Isn't Where You Sell: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/486-why-your-sales-call-isnt-where-you-sell-sold-before/id1577282350?i=1000777684328
What I Discuss:
01:28 A recap of the Sold Before the Call series and why this framework matters
03:10 Why building a courtship is more effective than trying to "close" people
07:11 How storytelling creates trust before someone ever reaches your DMs
10:08 An overview of my SHIFT storytelling formula
10:54 How to set the scene so your ideal client immediately feels seen
13:28 Why highlighting the real challenge creates connection
14:57 The insight or "aha" moment that changes everything
17:22 How to show the follow-through that makes your story believable
18:09 Why transformation is the part that inspires people to take action
20:02 How this framework fits into my full pre-selling system, plus real client results
25:48 Your homework to start using the SHIFT Formula today—and what's coming in Part 4 of the series
Find more from Amber Shaw:
Instagram: @msambershaw
Website: ambershaw.com
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About The Divorce Revolution
You're a coach. Now let's get you clients on repeat.
Welcome to The Divorce Revolution, the podcast for coaches who want to sign clients on repeat without ads, constant posting, or cringe sales tactics. Hosted by Amber Shaw, the Queen of Pre-Selling.
The title comes from where my business actually started. After my own divorce, I was lost, broke, and had no idea how I was going to support my kids on my own. I wasn't just grieving my marriage, I was grieving my identity, my security, and the version of me who thought someone else would always have my back. So I did what most women are never taught to do. I rebuilt my life, my confidence, and my income from the ground up by starting an online coaching business. And it changed everything.
What I learned along the way is the thing most coaches in this space don't teach: the work that actually signs clients isn't the pitch. It's everything before the pitch. Your messaging. Your content. Your DMs. Your story. The whole ecosystem that makes the sale feel obvious by the time someone is on a call with you.
That's the pre-sell. And it's the entire reason I exist.
This podcast is for the coach who's tired of posting and getting crickets. The coach who's invested in courses, certifications, and trainings and still can't figure out why none of it is turning into consistent clients. The coach who doesn't want to run ads, do giant launches, or feel slimy in the DMs. The coach who wants a system that actually works without selling her soul.
Each episode digs into the real stuff. Messaging that signs clients. Content that doesn't get ignored. DM conversations that don't feel awkward. Sales calls that don't feel like sales calls. Mindset, money, confidence, identity, visibility, and what it actually takes to build a coaching business that pays you back.
Because the sale isn't where the magic happens. Everything before it is.
If you're ready to stop guessing and start signing clients on repeat, you're in the right place.
Welcome to the Revolution. Let's do this.
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