Niche Accountability Coaching

A digital accountability coaching service that provides specialized, vertical-specific coaching at a mid-tier price point ($150/month) - positioned between expensive 1-on-1 coaching and cheap self-help books/gym memberships.

Core Model

  • Accountability is the primary feature, not just knowledge/technique
  • Light-touch model where coaches manage multiple clients digitally
  • Coaches check in regularly to maintain accountability and progress
  • Price point of ~$150/month (vs $150/hour for traditional coaching)

Vertical-Specific Applications:

  • Fitness/Diet

    • Customized workout plans from existing library
    • Apple Watch integration to verify workouts
    • Regular check-ins from coach
    • Progress tracking and accountability
  • Writing

    • Daily word count goals
    • Coach checks writing progress
    • Direct accountability for meeting writing targets
  • Relationships

    • Focus on self-improvement within relationships
    • Coach helps maintain focus on being your best self
    • Avoid tit-for-tat measurement
  • Gratitude Practice

    • Daily gratitude journaling
    • Coach ensures consistent practice
    • Regular check-ins on gratitude exercises

Key Success Factors

  • Narrow focus on specific verticals rather than broad coaching
  • Digital-first approach enables scale
  • Human accountability creates better results than pure self-directed programs
  • Price point makes coaching accessible while maintaining profitability
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Shaan Puri

Host of MFM

Shaan Puri is the Chairman and Co-Founder of The Milk Road. He previously worked at Twitch as a Senior Director of Product, Mobile Gaming, and Emerging Markets. He also attended Duke University.

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