We had the good fortune of connecting with Rebecca Brooks and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Rebecca, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
I’ve known from a very young age that starting my own business was the right path for me. The biggest reason being that I wanted to create great places for people to work. Where my staff feel appreciated, empowered and excited to do work that serves a purpose in their communities.

When we decided to start R&D Financial Coaching (or radcoaches) we saw an opportunity to serve people who wanted to improve their finances and be financially stable. While we have yet to scale it enough to achieve my dream of employing a team – we are helping our clients achieve Financial Freedom which allows them to pursue their purpose.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
I like to say that we became Financial Coaches about 5-seconds after they became a thing. Financial Coaching is still pretty new in the Finance Industry, but 4 years ago it was basically unheard of. When we started our business we envisioned it as somewhere between the finance and wellness space and had goals of a brick and mortar business. But the world had other plans. The day after our “ribbon cutting” was the first day of lock-downs in Chattanooga, TN where our business was started. That pushed us into a world we knew nothing about – online business. Despite not knowing much about online business, and on a shoe string budget we were determined to make it work. Now after almost 4 years of perseverance we feel like we’re hitting our stride and finding our true calling in this space – helping married couples improve how they manage money together!

At the beginning of the year (2023) we realized that as a married couple of Financial Coaches we really had something special to offer other couples. With an estimated 20-40% of divorces due to financial problems, we wanted to help meet a growing need and to help us stand out in a sea of generic Financial Coaches. This pivot has been incredible impactful for our growth and for those we serve. By helping married couples understand each-other and work together, we’re helping strengthen their relationship and build generational wealth.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Without my faith in God I would be no-where, and without my husband my dream of entrepreneurship would never have become a reality. Without Dylan, as my business partner believing in and being an incredibly supportive husband, I am unsure if I would be able to accomplish anything of substance. He has been my partner in crime since day one and he compliments me so well in all that we do!

Website: www.radcoaches.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radcoaches/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/radcoaches

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radcoaches

Other: https://open.spotify.com/show/2sulTOORneIb4JH5PRXUEO?si=98d23fbe3690415f https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radmoney-money-for-millennial-married-couples-increase/id1611791950

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