Episode Details

This was supposed to be a 15-20 minute episode. Turns out Erin has a LOT to say about it.

Today, Erin is giving you a sneaky peek behind the numbers at The Funk’tional Nutritionist, and what those numbers reveal about building a business with real staying power.

She breaks down what it means to build trust as an actual business asset, especially in a market where people are tired of clickbait, overhyped promises, weird DM pitches, and wellness content that feels like nobody brought receipts.

She also explores why consistency is such an unsung hero, why quick wins are not the same as staying power, and why watered-down content is watered-down medicine. Because more eyeballs do not automatically mean more clients, and being trustworthy might matter more than being everywhere.

P.S. What is it actually like inside of FNA? Erin is teaching a 2-day masterclass for practitioners on how to support clients through a woman’s hormonal lifespan. Grab your ticket here!

In this episode:

• Why Erin had to become a “numbers girly” and what % of 1:1 clients come from the podcast
• The 3 questions long-form content gives people the chance to decide
• Why hearing crickets, being misunderstood, and getting negative comments are part of being consistent
• What can quickly get sketchy if your message, offer, or identity is still all over the map
• The “C word” that Erin says matters more than any shiny marketing trend, and the power of referrals

Resources mentioned:

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Episode 400: 8 Years of Building The Funk’tional Nutrition Podcast: An AMA with Erin Holt

Episode 415: The Healing Timeline: Expectation vs. Reality

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