“Six figures in six months.”

It’s the rally cry of new coaches all over Instagram.
“You want to hit six figures fast.”
“You want $10K months.”
“You want to be the one.”

And hey—I get it. That kind of success sounds like freedom, options, and validation all in one breath. It’s magnetic. It’s aspirational. And it can absolutely happen.

But can we pause the highlight reel for a second?

When I was talking to a close friend recently, we got real about what that goal actually means—and what most people aren’t talking about when they’re aiming for those 6-figure milestones.

Yes, six figures in six months can be a powerful and motivating goal.
But there’s more to the story. And if you’re on this path right now, you deserve to hear all of it—not just the Instagrammable parts.

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The “Why” Behind the Goal

Let’s break this down:

For most of us, the desire to scale fast isn’t just about the number.
It’s about stability—not having to live client to client.
It’s about impact—knowing you’re actually helping people and getting paid for it.
And for a lot of people? It’s also about recognition.
Being “the one who did it.”
The golden child. The rags-to-riches story.

We celebrate speed because it gives us proof. We think that the faster we grow, the more successful we are.

But here’s the truth from someone who’s coached dozens of entrepreneurs into their first $5K, $10K, and yes—$100K months:

The speed of your income does not determine the value of your business.

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What No One Talks About: The Growing Pains

Let’s talk about the part you don’t hear in those six-figure stories.

• The emotional rollercoaster behind your first $10K month
• The pressure to keep performing because now people are watching
• The fear that if you slow down, it’ll all fall apart
• The friends and relationships you may outgrow as your identity shifts

When I grew quickly in my business, I lost people.
I outgrew my best friend. I drifted from my brothers. Most of the people I was once closest to didn’t understand this new version of me.
Fast growth changes your peer group.

Suddenly, the people you admire become your peers. And that sounds exciting (and it is), but it can also feel lonely.

There were moments I felt like I was losing more than I was gaining.
And honestly, it made me question everything I was building.

But what I didn’t realize at the time is that all of this was normal.

Growth isn’t always pretty. Sometimes it’s uncomfortable.
And sometimes it’s downright isolating.

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You Are Not Your Income

There’s this unspoken belief in the online space that your value increases with your revenue.

Let’s make one thing crystal clear:
You are not more worthy when you hit $100K, and you are not less worthy when you’re at $1K.

Your value as a coach, a service provider, a creator, or a human being is not determined by how fast you scale or how much you make.

You are a real business the day you start.

You’re not waiting to “arrive” at success. You’re already doing it. Every time you help a client. Every time you show up with integrity. Every time you try again when things feel hard.

And your worth?
It is not tied to how hard you work.

You don’t have to hustle 24/7 to prove you’re serious.
You don’t need burnout as a badge of honor.

You can grow intentionally.
You can build something sustainable.
You can create six-figure results in a way that feels aligned and personal.

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The Six-Figure Path That’s Rooted in Reality

If six figures in six months is still your goal—amazing.
Let’s make it happen. But let’s also build something that lasts.

That’s exactly why I created Scale to $5K®—a monthly membership for online business owners who want to create consistent $5K+ months without burning out, over-delivering, or losing themselves in the process.

Inside the membership, you’ll learn how to:

• Build a repeatable sales strategy that fits your lifestyle
• Nail your messaging so your dream clients say “yes” faster
• Sell with confidence—even if you hate being pushy
• Create an offer suite that supports long-term growth

And more importantly?
You’ll do it all without tying your self-worth to your revenue.

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Final reminder: Whether it takes six months, one year, or longer—your journey is valid.
You are building something real.
And you are worthy every step of the way.ard you work.