Feb 17, 2026

The coaching tech conversation has been dominated by one idea for years: find one platform that does everything. Kajabi, Kartra, Systeme.io — they all make the same promise. One login, one bill, one dashboard. I understand the appeal. I’ve built my career on...

Feb 10, 2026

The average coach I talk to is paying for 6-8 different software tools. Most could get by with three. Here’s how this happens: every platform claims to do everything, but actually does one thing well and the rest poorly. So you buy an “all-in-one”...

Feb 2, 2026

When I started coaching in 2004, “running a group program” meant getting people in a room. Now it means choosing from a dizzying array of platforms, plugins, and integrations — and most coaches respond by doing one of two things: buying an expensive...

Jan 27, 2026

Since co-founding The Coaches Console in 2004, I’ve watched thousands of coaches choose their technology. The most expensive mistake I see: buying a platform that solves the WRONG problem. When coaches ask me, “Should I use The Coaches Console or...

Jan 20, 2026

If you’re searching for Kajabi alternatives, you’ve probably hit one of three walls: the price, the complexity, or the realization that the features you need most are gated behind the $199/month plan. (If you’re still on the fence, here’s my...

Jan 13, 2026

I get this question at least once a week. “Melinda, everyone says I should be on Kajabi. Is it worth it?” My honest answer: it depends on what kind of coach you are. And most coaches asking this question are NOT the kind of coach Kajabi was built for. Let...