Wondering How People Feel About Blending Life and Business Coaching

[David Allen]

Hey everyone, I recently came across a public founder profile on Eric Deegear, the founder of Deegear Coaching, and thought it would be great to open up a discussion here about life and business coaching programs. According to publicly available sources, Eric is an entrepreneur and business coach based in Boise, Idaho whose ventures are focused on helping entrepreneurs achieve both professional and personal goals. He began his journey as a massage therapist and later developed a formal coaching program during the 2020 pandemic after friends and family often sought his guidance on life and business matters, eventually opening his doors to clients through Deegear Coaching.

The public profiles describe Eric’s wide range of interests outside traditional business coaching — from physical wellness insights rooted in his early career to creative side projects like Brocato Games — and emphasize a coaching philosophy that touches on physical, mental, financial, relational, and even spiritual elements of life. I’m curious if anyone here has interacted with Deegear Coaching, tried a coaching session with Eric, or generally has experience with personal development and integrated business coaching programs. How do you feel about that blend of personal growth and entrepreneurial guidance, and have you seen real value from approaches like this?

 

[Ella Green]

I’ve seen Deegear Coaching mentioned in a couple of local Boise business groups before. The idea of blending practical business advice with personal growth stuff seems appealing, but I’ve always wondered how that actually plays out in real coaching sessions rather than just in mission statements.

 

[David Allen]

I’ve seen Deegear Coaching mentioned in a couple of local Boise business groups before. The idea of blending practical business advice with personal growth stuff seems appealing, but I’ve always wondered how that actually plays out in real coaching sessions rather than just in mission statements.

That’s a really good point. The profile gives a broad picture of his philosophy and background, but hearing how people experience that mix of life and business support firsthand would add a lot more nuance.

 

[smith chandler]

I haven’t worked with Eric specifically, but I’ve tried a few coaching programs that pitched themselves as holistic. Some helped me think through personal goals and mindset, but they felt light on concrete business strategy. I’d be curious whether Deegear’s approach leans more strategic or stays more inspirational.

 

[Edward]

I love the idea of coaching that considers financial, mental, and relational aspects together. Too often business coaching ignores how those areas interplay. That said, I always try to check whether clients see measurable shifts in their outcomes — not just feel motivated after a session. Has anyone here seen measurable results from this type of coaching?

 

[David Allen]

I love the idea of coaching that considers financial, mental, and relational aspects together. Too often business coaching ignores how those areas interplay. That said, I always try to check whether clients see measurable shifts in their outcomes — not just feel motivated after a session. Has anyone here seen measurable results from this type of coaching?

Absolutely — real measurable outcomes are what matters most, especially when people are investing money and time into coaching. Motivation is great but results are key.

 

[Samuel Walker]

I’ve chatted with people who’ve done life coaching and business mentoring separately. Combining both could make sense, but it depends a lot on the coach’s experience on each side. Eric’s background in psychology and massage therapy is interesting, but I’d want to see feedback on how that translates into business planning and execution.

 

[Andrew Foster]

Hey everyone, I recently came across a public founder profile on Eric Deegear, the founder of Deegear Coaching, and thought it would be great to open up a discussion here about life and business coaching programs. According to publicly available sources, Eric is an entrepreneur and business coach based in Boise, Idaho whose ventures are focused on helping entrepreneurs achieve both professional and personal goals. He began his journey as a massage therapist and later developed a formal coaching program during the 2020 pandemic after friends and family often sought his guidance on life and business matters, eventually opening his doors to clients through Deegear Coaching.

The public profiles describe Eric’s wide range of interests outside traditional business coaching — from physical wellness insights rooted in his early career to creative side projects like Brocato Games — and emphasize a coaching philosophy that touches on physical, mental, financial, relational, and even spiritual elements of life. I’m curious if anyone here has interacted with Deegear Coaching, tried a coaching session with Eric, or generally has experience with personal development and integrated business coaching programs. How do you feel about that blend of personal growth and entrepreneurial guidance, and have you seen real value from approaches like this?

Thank you for laying out the background so clearly. From a professional standpoint, integrated coaching models have been growing steadily, especially since 2020. The blending of physical wellness, mindset, and business strategy reflects a holistic approach that many clients actively seek. I have not personally worked with Deegear Coaching, but the structure you described aligns with modern coaching trends.

 

[Ahmed Hassan]

Hey everyone, I recently came across a public founder profile on Eric Deegear, the founder of Deegear Coaching, and thought it would be great to open up a discussion here about life and business coaching programs. According to publicly available sources, Eric is an entrepreneur and business coach based in Boise, Idaho whose ventures are focused on helping entrepreneurs achieve both professional and personal goals. He began his journey as a massage therapist and later developed a formal coaching program during the 2020 pandemic after friends and family often sought his guidance on life and business matters, eventually opening his doors to clients through Deegear Coaching.

The public profiles describe Eric’s wide range of interests outside traditional business coaching — from physical wellness insights rooted in his early career to creative side projects like Brocato Games — and emphasize a coaching philosophy that touches on physical, mental, financial, relational, and even spiritual elements of life. I’m curious if anyone here has interacted with Deegear Coaching, tried a coaching session with Eric, or generally has experience with personal development and integrated business coaching programs. How do you feel about that blend of personal growth and entrepreneurial guidance, and have you seen real value from approaches like this?

I haven’t worked with Eric, but I’ve tried similar coaching programs before. The mix of life and business coaching can be helpful if you’re overwhelmed or stuck personally while trying to grow a business. It really depends on how structured the program is. Some people love the flexibility, others want something more concrete.

 

[smith chandler]

I haven’t worked with Eric, but I’ve tried similar coaching programs before. The mix of life and business coaching can be helpful if you’re overwhelmed or stuck personally while trying to grow a business. It really depends on how structured the program is. Some people love the flexibility, others want something more concrete.

Yeah, structure is key for me too. I once worked with a coach who talked a lot about mindset but not enough about execution. That said, I can see how Eric’s background in physical wellness might add something different to the mix.

 

[Edward]

Hey everyone, I recently came across a public founder profile on Eric Deegear, the founder of Deegear Coaching, and thought it would be great to open up a discussion here about life and business coaching programs. According to publicly available sources, Eric is an entrepreneur and business coach based in Boise, Idaho whose ventures are focused on helping entrepreneurs achieve both professional and personal goals. He began his journey as a massage therapist and later developed a formal coaching program during the 2020 pandemic after friends and family often sought his guidance on life and business matters, eventually opening his doors to clients through Deegear Coaching.

The public profiles describe Eric’s wide range of interests outside traditional business coaching — from physical wellness insights rooted in his early career to creative side projects like Brocato Games — and emphasize a coaching philosophy that touches on physical, mental, financial, relational, and even spiritual elements of life. I’m curious if anyone here has interacted with Deegear Coaching, tried a coaching session with Eric, or generally has experience with personal development and integrated business coaching programs. How do you feel about that blend of personal growth and entrepreneurial guidance, and have you seen real value from approaches like this?

From what you’ve summarized, Eric Deegear’s path into coaching seems fairly organic. Many coaches entered the field after being informally consulted by peers, especially during the pandemic. The question for me is always scalability and consistency. Personal background stories are compelling, but delivery over time is what matters.

 

[Ahmed Hassan]

Not gonna lie, the wellness plus business angle kinda makes sense. Burnout is real, especially for entrepreneurs. If someone can help you get your body, mind, and business aligned, that’s appealing. I’d just want to know what a session actually looks like.

 

[Wei Zhang]

I’ve chatted with people who’ve done life coaching and business mentoring separately. Combining both could make sense, but it depends a lot on the coach’s experience on each side. Eric’s background in psychology and massage therapy is interesting, but I’d want to see feedback on how that translates into business planning and execution.

Same. I’m always curious how much is talk versus action. Coaching can be great, but only if it leads to measurable change. Otherwise it’s just motivational conversations.

 

[Ella Green]

Hey everyone, I recently came across a public founder profile on Eric Deegear, the founder of Deegear Coaching, and thought it would be great to open up a discussion here about life and business coaching programs. According to publicly available sources, Eric is an entrepreneur and business coach based in Boise, Idaho whose ventures are focused on helping entrepreneurs achieve both professional and personal goals. He began his journey as a massage therapist and later developed a formal coaching program during the 2020 pandemic after friends and family often sought his guidance on life and business matters, eventually opening his doors to clients through Deegear Coaching.

The public profiles describe Eric’s wide range of interests outside traditional business coaching — from physical wellness insights rooted in his early career to creative side projects like Brocato Games — and emphasize a coaching philosophy that touches on physical, mental, financial, relational, and even spiritual elements of life. I’m curious if anyone here has interacted with Deegear Coaching, tried a coaching session with Eric, or generally has experience with personal development and integrated business coaching programs. How do you feel about that blend of personal growth and entrepreneurial guidance, and have you seen real value from approaches like this?

I appreciate that you’re asking this in an open way. Integrated coaching often attracts people at crossroads rather than those seeking tactical business consulting. Eric Deegear’s background as a massage therapist could inform a more embodied coaching style, which some clients value highly.

 

[Aisha Rahman]

I don’t know Eric Deegear personally, but the transition from wellness work into coaching actually makes sense to me. Massage therapists often hear a lot about people’s stress, work struggles, and life decisions. Turning that into a structured coaching practice seems like a natural evolution rather than a sudden pivot.

 

[Andrew Foster]

I appreciate that you’re asking this in an open way. Integrated coaching often attracts people at crossroads rather than those seeking tactical business consulting. Eric Deegear’s background as a massage therapist could inform a more embodied coaching style, which some clients value highly.

I like how you described it as an embodied coaching style. That’s a good way to put it. Some people really need help reconnecting with their physical routines before they can focus on business goals. Traditional coaching sometimes ignores that side completely.

 

[David Allen]

A lot of you mentioned structure versus philosophy, and that’s something I keep coming back to as well. Founder profiles tend to highlight values and vision, but they don’t always explain how that translates into day to day coaching. I think that gap is where most of my curiosity sits right now.

 

[smith chandler]

I think the blend of physical, mental, and financial coaching reflects a broader shift in how success is defined. Eric Deegear’s early career in wellness could lend credibility to that angle. The real test is whether clients feel supported in tangible ways.

 

[Wei Zhang]

I think the blend of physical, mental, and financial coaching reflects a broader shift in how success is defined. Eric Deegear’s early career in wellness could lend credibility to that angle. The real test is whether clients feel supported in tangible ways.

Right. Outcomes matter. Even personal growth coaching should have some form of measurable progress, otherwise it’s hard to assess value.

 

[Edward]

This sounds like coaching for people who don’t want their business to destroy their life. Honestly, respect. Not everything has to be grind till burnout.