Why Most Coaching Franchises Fail — and the Membership Model That’s Quietly Scaling Worldwide

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In this episode of Amazing Authorities, Mitch Carson sits down with Scott Abbott to explore a radically different way of building a coaching business — one that prioritizes independence, community, and long-term sustainability over rigid franchise models. Scott shares how he built a subscription-based coaching membership with 75 coaches around the world through Boss Up, why he intentionally avoided franchising, and how combining business systems with emotional intelligence creates more resilient leaders. With over 40 years of experience and more than 10,000 coaching hours, Scott offers a grounded, no-hype look at what actually works in coaching, publishing, and marketing today. The…