Podcasts about coaching business

One of the biggest mistakes I see coaches make is letting fear get in the way of the business they're building. Comparing themselves to coaches on social media, listening to rhetoric built on fear instead of building their own belief in what they can do.In this episode I break down why that's a recipe for disaster. I talk about coaches who never played in a championship game but coached teams that won one, why studying a coach is different from comparing yourself to one, and why fear of judgment, not lack of skill, is the real thing holding most coaches back.BUILD THE PODCAST YOUR VOICE ALREADY EARNED:If you're ready to build a podcast that attracts and converts premium clients while empowering the people you serve. Visit joewintersjr.com/start to book a free discovery call.

If your business is stuck below a million dollars a month — whether you're at 10K, 100K, or 700K — the reason is one of four things. In this episode, I walk through all four bottlenecks and how to figure out which one is keeping you stuck. I break down why most offer problems get misdiagnosed as ad problems, the exact funnel structure behind $100M+ in sales (it's four steps), the three places your sales calls are probably breaking down, and why delivery is the one that eventually nukes even the businesses that get everything else right. I also give away a free AI tool that will diagnose which of the four is your actual bottleneck. Most coaches think they have 99 problems. You have one: you can't turn clicks into clients at the scale you want. Everything else is downstream from that. "You don't hear the objection as '$10,000 is a lot for a coaching program.' You hear it as '$10,000 is a lot to save my marriage.' And when you hear it that way, the objection becomes absurd."

While summer is often a slower season for many health coaches, it doesn't mean your business has to slow down too.   On today's show, Julia shares how to embrace the quieter months as an opportunity to lay the groundwork for future growth rather than viewing them as a setback. By making a simple shift in perspective, you can use this season to build momentum and set yourself up for success in the months ahead.   She also discusses why consistency always wins over quick results, the importance of staying connected with your community, and how using this time intentionally can help strengthen both your business and your confidence as a coach.   Tune into today's Integrative #HealthCoachSuccess episode 447 to discover how the seeds you plant this summer can lead to your biggest season of growth yet.   Enjoy the show!   - - -   Listen or Watch At:  IHP.Coach/447   - - - Dr. Cabral's Book, The Rain Barrel Effect: https://amzn.to/2H0W7Ge - - - Become an Integrative Health Practitioner: https://integrativehealthpractitioner.org  

If I had to start my coaching business again from nothing, right now, in the back half of 2026, I know exactly what I'd do, and it isn't what most newly qualified coaches are doing.In this episode I talk through the four things I'd focus on before anything else: having real, one-to-one conversations instead of building an audience, getting actual proof from real clients before touching my branding, building one plainly worded offer instead of a whole suite, and thinking in terms of my first hundred days rather than my first year. I also talk about what I wouldn't waste time on, including platform-hopping, waiting to feel ready, and letting AI write content that sounds like everyone else's.If you're newly qualified and still waiting for your first paying client, this episode, and the free workshop I mention at the end, are both for you.Mentioned in this episode:The Natural Order of Things (free book)Your First Yes workbookFree live workshop: How To Get Your First Paid Coaching Clients — 21st July, 1pm UK / 8am EasternThe Coaching Business Academy, Summer 2026 cohort This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gillmoakes.substack.com

Have you ever come back from a vacation and felt a sense of dread about getting back to work in your business?I don't think that's something to brush off.Because if your business feels like a job you want to escape, there's a good chance you've accidentally built a business based on obligation instead of desire. Somewhere along the way, you stopped building your business and started building the business you thought you were supposed to have.In this episode, I'm sharing the simple exercise I use with my clients to help them build a business they actually want to work for. We'll explore the difference between your job description and your company culture, why every solopreneur needs both, and the surprising thing you probably need to quit before you ever consider quitting your business.Press play if you're ready to build a coaching business that feels like yours—not someone else's version of success.co-create your income: 21 day journaling challenge to unlock million dollar ideas + open the floodgates to opportunity and create more income doing what you love. $100khealer hub

You're doing the work. You've got some momentum. But growth feels heavier than it should and you're not sure what's getting in the way. This episode is for you.Candy Motzek sits down with Adam Roach, founder of I Love Coaching Co. and coach to established coaches across four continents, to talk about the four-phase model that takes a coaching practice from uncertain to $360K and beyond without adding more hours or complexity.Adam shares why going inside before you go out is the foundation of everything, what happens when coaches choose the wrong avatar, and why the premise of your offer, not the methodology, is what actually signs clients and keeps them. He also talks honestly about his beach chair moment that made him walk away from real estate franchises and a software company to build a community of coaches, and why success and significance are two very different things.They also get into morning routines, cortisol, and the 30-minute walk that changed everything for Adam six years ago and still starts every single day.Warm, direct, and genuinely useful.Grab the free course, Stop Guessing and Start Signing Clients, and start building a coaching business that's actually yours: https://candymotzek.lpages.co/vfo/Want to see what's actually working for coaches right now? Download the free Coaching Business Insights Report 2026: https://candymotzek.lpages.co/business-growth-survey/Ready to work with a coach? Book a free 30-minute call: https://stepintosuccessnow.com/

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Running a coaching business is rarely as polished as it looks on social media. The day-to-day of what it actually takes to build a coaching business in 2026 is much different than what you may think. I always wondered why nobody would just show you what a successful coaching business actually looks like. The exhaustion, the highs, the fear, the deep satisfaction. So at the end of one long, rewarding day, with no notes and no plan, I decided to show you mine.If you're new to my channel, my name is Debbie Shadid. I'm a Business Growth and Life Coach and the founder of the Business Building Boutique. For over two decades, I've helped women learn how to become coaches, get clients, grow their businesses, and create meaningful income doing work they love.This one's a little different. It's honest, unscripted, and it's the real picture of what it takes to build something meaningful in the second half of your life.Join me in Growth House here: https://stan.store/affiliates/ed055aa2-6d91-4539-91bc-3008794d4729Watch the video with Candas Barnes here: https://youtu.be/XfDqBbsMZGQIf you're ready to build a business like this, let's talk about where you are. Book a call with me here: https://debbieshadid.com/scheduleIf this was encouraging, share it with a coach who needs to hear it. Subscribe and hit the bell so you don't miss next week's episode.Disclaimer: Some links above may be affiliate links. I only recommend products I personally use and love.Let's connect!Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram @debbieshadidSubscribe on YouTube#DebbieShadid #LifeCoachBusinessBuildingSchool 

Are you a coach who starts the second half of the year strong, only for summer to disrupt your routines, slow your lead flow, and make Q4 harder to restart?In this episode, I'm walking you through the back-half business audit that can help you spot what's working, what's slipping, and what needs to shift before Q4 begins.We also explore how yearly planning shapes your next launch and aligns your growth strategy with the business and life you're building.In this episode, you'll learn:How to check the gap between your current revenue and your yearly goalWhy summer can create a costly slowdown in your coaching businessWhy your client experience can create more testimonials, referrals, and re-enrollmentsHow to use launch planning before October instead of scrambling during Q4Why team systems matter when your business is preparing to growWhat to ask yourself as you start vision casting for 2027You don't have to choose between enjoying your life and growing your business. Use the rest of the year to get clear, make strategic decisions, and step into 2027 with stronger momentum, a healthier pipeline, and a business ready for growth.To being heard and seen,Carly

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What if the reason you're not reaching your next level of business success has nothing to do with your strategy?In this episode of Beyond Common Business Secrets: The Inner Game of High-Ticket Success, Tracey Watts Cirino reveals the deeper shift every entrepreneur must make to attract premium clients, confidently communicate their value, and create sustainable growth.Because eventually, every business owner reaches a point where the next level cannot be built with more information, another certification, or another strategy.The next level requires becoming the version of yourself who can fully embody the success you desire.In this powerful conversation, Tracey explores:✨ Why successful entrepreneurs often get stuck after creating something amazing ✨ The difference between humility and hiding your brilliance ✨ Why premium clients invest in transformation, clarity, and confidence not just your time ✨ How your voice becomes the bridge between your expertise and your ideal clients ✨ Why authentic communication creates magnetic marketing ✨ The questions you must ask yourself to move from waiting for permission into aligned actionIf you're a business owner, coach, consultant, speaker, author, or service-based entrepreneur who knows you are meant for a bigger impact, this episode will help you recognize the internal shift required to receive the results you've been working toward.Your expertise is valuable.Your message matters.And your next level begins when you stop shrinking and start communicating from the truth of who you are.

(Note: This is a RE-RELEASE. It was previously released in March 2026, but not sent to my email list, so you may not have heard it if that's how you access The Coaching Edge!) If marketing feels heavy, awkward, manipulative, or exhausting… it's probably not because you're bad at marketing. It's probably because you're trying to follow a strategy that doesn't match your values. In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain and sharing what values-based marketing actually looks like inside my own coaching business. I'm walking you through 10 things I don't do — and why. This isn't about being moral or superior. It's about being congruent. Because when your marketing aligns with your personal and professional values, everything gets simpler. Decisions get cleaner. Boundaries get easier. And you stop resenting your own strategy. I share: Why I don't coach in niches I haven't personally lived Why I don't manufacture urgency or use pressure-based launch tactics Why I don't overprice just because I can Why I ditched ManyChat (even though it worked) Why I don't automate intimacy in my DMs Why I don't chase every platform — and how I decide where to show up How I help clients leave platforms that feel ethically misaligned Why I don't promise unrealistic timelines Why I intentionally keep my rooms small Why I refuse to shame people into change We also talk about something I see all the time with coaches right now: Feeling like you have to be on Instagram. Feeling trapped by the algorithm. Feeling uncomfortable with platform ownership and ethics. Feeling like marketing has become performative. You don't owe any platform your presence. You don't have to build your business the way someone else did. You get to choose based on what matters to you. In this episode, I'll walk you through a simple 5-step Values Audit you can use to evaluate your own marketing and make one aligned shift this month. Because the goal isn't to build the biggest coaching business. It's to build one you respect. Resources: Business Building Support — start anytime 1:1 Pricing Masterclass ($27) - grab it HERE The Confident Coaching Skills Intensive — now available self-guided Get It Done: Private Coaching with Wendy

i made $16k in one week. not because I discovered some magical marketing strategy. not because I suddenly found the perfect funnel or sales script.In fact, the strategy wasn't all that different.The biggest shift happened internally.In this episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes of my most recent income leap yet and sharing six inner leadership principles i learned in the process. I share about following intuitive nudges, creating certainty beyond logic, the art of strategic delusion, and why becoming the person who can hold your next level matters so much more than chasing another strategy.If you've been working hard but your income isn't reflecting your effort, this episode is an invitation to stop asking, "What strategy am I missing?" and start asking, "Who do I need to become to create the results I want?"Press play to discover the inner leadership shifts that will unlock YOUR next income leap. join us for the LIVE round of Script Your Freedom starting july 17th.

Think you can't build a profitable coaching business with a small following? Waiting to be more of an "influencer" when you get more followers? We've covered this topic a few times because we know this obstacle holds so many coaches back and its actually a fallacy. We'll talk about our Tokyo analogy, the 4 types of audience/influencer categories, and how you can build a massively profitable coaching company with a small following using a few key tactics in your marketing.   Topics include:   - What is an Influencer? - Does Size Matter? - Tokyo Analogy - Showing Character in Content - Affinity - Action - Bringing it All Together ----------------

Ever tried to sell everything and ended up selling nothing? In this episode, Cathy shares the simple burger shop story that explains why clear, specific messaging makes it easier for coaching clients to say yes. You will discover why narrowing your focus does not lose clients, how the right people recognise themselves faster, and why recognition will always beat persuasion.

Are you still the reason your business can or cannot move forward?If every sale, client question, team decision, and backend process still runs through you, your business is not truly built to scale yet. It might be growing, but it is also depending on your daily energy, attention, and availability.In this episode, I share what breaking founder dependence actually looks like inside my coaching business and how I have built the business systems, documented processes, sales team, and client support that allow the company to keep running when I am not at my desk. I talk about the departments that support the business, the hires that helped remove me as the bottleneck, and why SOP creation matters before you start delegating more.In this episode, you'll discover:How to spot where founder dependence is still showing up in your businessWhat business systems actually look like behind the scenes of a growing coaching businessWhy documented processes make delegation, hiring, and training easierHow a sales team can help protect revenue so every sale does not depend on youWhy client success managers become essential as your client load growsWhat operations support can take off your plate so you can stay focused on the CEO roleHow to think about your next hire when you are still running a lean teamIf you are ready to stop holding every decision, every sale, and every client experience on your own, this episode will give you a clearer picture of what your business can look like when it is built to run without your constant presence. Pull up your notes app because this one will help you see exactly where to start.To being heard and seen,CarlyJoin the Perfectly Profitable Niche Workshop | JULY 14Want 2 days of live support to finally get your marketing done? Join me on August 17 and 18 and grab one of the 10 seats HEREGrab my free 23-page Cash Infusion Playbook, packed with the exact revenue-generating activities I use in my business and with my clients to make easier salesListener Giveaway!If you've been loving the podcast, this is the best way to support it and get something amazing back. Visit carlyhillcoaching.com/podcast, scroll down, fill out the 3-question form, and unlock Social Media Mastery instantly.Explore More SupportCarly AIWant to start a podcast or grow your existing one? Visit https://julianabarbati.com/ and let them know I sent you!Get 2 FREE months of TherapyNotes and streamline your notes, scheduling, and billing.Use promo code: CarlyWhat was your biggest takeaway from this episode? Drop me a DM on Instagram - I'd love to hear from you!

Okay so I've hit record mid-thought on this one because I'm so excited I've conjured up an entire month of in-person. Three events, a trip to Singapore, VIP days in Byron. And it's got me thinking about how much events have quietly shaped my whole business.I know some of you just went "nope, click away" because hosting an event feels like the cringiest, scariest thing ever.Trust me, I thought that too. I still get scared. But I do it anyway.An hour in the room with your people does more than 100 posts ever could. I really believe that

Building a strong personal brand does not come from sharing more credentials, creating more content, or following another formula. Often, the most powerful way to stand out online is by learning how to tell the stories that reveal who you are, what you believe, and why your work matters. In this episode, Deanna sits down with Elizabeth Brett, a former NBC reporter turned storytelling coach, to discuss how health professionals and women business owners can use storytelling to build authority, deepen connection, and create content that feels more human in an AI-driven world. Elizabeth shares how to identify your North Star story, how to know what is safe and aligned to share, and why micro-stories may be more powerful than the traditional origin story. Tune in to hear: Why storytelling is one of the most powerful ways to build authority online How health professionals can identify the story that anchors their offer How to know whether you are sharing vulnerably or oversharing The importance of using your own internal compass when deciding what parts of your story to share Why your story should connect to the transformation your offer creates How to navigate stories that involve family members or other people Why many business owners are not telling enough stories or taking enough creative risks The difference between proving your authority and showing your authority through lived experience How to start seeing everyday moments as content and storytelling opportunities How to use AI as a tool to uncover stories without losing your authentic voice Why the traditional long-form origin story is becoming less effective The power of micro-stories and small human moments in building trust How dietitians and health professionals can talk about weight loss, confidence, or personal struggles with integrity How to strip away who you think you need to be and show up with more presence How to build a brand that feels honest, human, and deeply connected to the people you want to serve   Connect with Elizabeth: Website: https://www.elizabethsbrett.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethsbrett Learn more about Story Alchemy and Elizabeth's storytelling resources: https://www.elizabethsbrett.com   Connect with Deanna: Instagram: @dietitiandeanna and @online.entrepreneur.academy   Want my help and strategies to have $30, $50 or $100K launches of your online program? Apply to OEA Scale

 Building a successful health coaching practice isn't about becoming the best salesperson, it's about becoming the most trusted guide.   When practitioners focus on educating, empowering, and genuinely serving their clients, they create lasting relationships that naturally lead to referrals, retention, and sustainable business growth.   On today's episode, Dr. Alessi shares his journey from experiencing burnout, adrenal dysfunction, and thyroid issues as a chiropractor to building a thriving functional medicine practice.   He explains why addressing lifestyle, stress, and the root causes of illness transformed both his own health and the way he cares for patients today.   We discuss the importance of finding your niche, creating "raving fans" through exceptional client experiences, and shifting your mindset from selling services to serving people.   To learn more about building a purpose-driven health coaching business that creates lasting impact while helping clients take ownership of their health, tune in to today's Integrative #HealthCoachSuccess episode 445.   - - -   Listen or Watch At:  IHP.Coach/445   - - - Dr. Cabral's Book, The Rain Barrel Effect: https://amzn.to/2H0W7Ge - - - Become an Integrative Health Practitioner: https://integrativehealthpractitioner.org  

Authority means more than simply sharing information. Authority is about empowering implementation. True authority comes from serving your audience with intention, leading them through transformation, and building trust at every step. In this episode of the Influential Voices of Authority Podcast, Erik K. Johnson sits down with Adam Roach, cohost of the I Love Coaching podcast, to uncover how building authority is less about knowledge and more about implementation, community, and impact.   Important Links: Free gift from Adam: The Sellable Offer Scorecard https://ilovecoachingco.com/scorecard Or at www.PodcastTalentCoach.com/ilovecoaching Connect with Adam Roach: https://ilovecoachingco.com Adam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamrroach Your Podcast Authority Audit: www.PodcastTalentCoach.com/coaching Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcasts: http://www.PodcastTalentCoach.com/apple Spotify: http://www.PodcastTalentCoach.com/spotify Website: http://www.PodcastTalentCoach.com/podcasts   Episode Segments: 00:00 Co-Hosting for Authority & Blueprint Strategy 01:28 How Solo Podcasting Misses the Mark 02:14 Structuring Content Around a Four-Phase Blueprint 02:38 Series Structure Using Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs 03:15 Storytelling To Create Trust 04:05 The Shift From Information to Implementation 05:32 How Authoring Knowledge Builds Influence 06:12 Redefining Leadership in Co-Hosting 07:57 Jess Weber's Entry and Evolution as Co-Host 09:36 Turning Processes into Scalable Blueprints 10:39 Podcasting as a Trust-Building Engine 12:01 Real-World Testimonies of Transformation 13:41 Why Authority Relies on Building Trust, Not Ads 15:37 Success Stories Born From the Podcast 18:14 Defining What It Means to Be a REAL Coach 21:19 From Success to Significance 23:34 Serving Those Who Serve Others 27:13 How Environment and Community Drive Growth 30:07 Selecting Clients for Purpose and Impact 32:58 From Adversity to Authority: Adam's Favorite Success Story 34:39 Three Pillars for Building a Coaching Business 36:00 Avoiding the Generalist Trap 37:43 Turning Specialists Into Community Leaders 39:01 Why People Pay for Results, Not Information 41:00 The Scalable Offer Scorecard 41:12 How to Access the Scorecard & Start Scaling   Key Takeaways: - The Power of Co-Hosting and Community Adam reveals the shift that happens when you stop making your podcast about you and start speaking to your ideal client. Co-hosting brings diversity, expertise, and new energy, allowing deep dives into frameworks that drive real-world change. - Storytelling as the Foundation of Authority Sharing wins, struggles, and lessons learned makes your expertise relatable. By authoring the knowledge you share, your podcast becomes the doorway to trust and transformation. - Implementation Outpaces Information In a world where AI delivers unlimited information, transformation comes from helping your audience implement and act. Podcasting and keynote-stage appearances become the fastest pathways to building trust and lasting relationships. - Blueprint to Authority: The Three Ps Adam outlines the proximity, process, and peer framework to move from generalist to specialist. Serve the people closest to you, refine your process, and transition to one-to-many models that scale your impact and revenue. - Environment Outranks Content Placing your listeners and clients in the right environment leads to exponential growth. Authority is built when you serve people with the right blueprint and bring them into a trusted community.   Episode Highlights: How to leverage your failures and lessons as stepping stones to trust The critical difference between information and implementation Why charging more builds deeper client engagement and authority The myth of "coaching is just trading time for money" and how to break free   Connect with Adam Roach: Scalable Offer Scorecard: Take the free Scalable Offer Scorecard: https://ilovecoachingco.com/scorecard Or find it at www.PodcastTalentCoach.com/ilovecoaching Connect with Adam Roach and explore the I Love Coaching community: Website: https://ilovecoachingco.com https://www.instagram.com/adamrroach   Next Week: On the next episode, we'll talk with Paul "Waterboy" Brown, who is walking across Africa to help solve the water problem. We will discuss how he uses his podcast to grow his influence and move his mission forward to help the people of Africa get access to clean water.   Podcast Authority Audit: You've published the episodes. You've stayed consistent. You know your content is good. And yet… You're not being seen as the authority in your niche Your podcast isn't creating the level of influence or opportunity you expected People listen—but they don't take action And you sound professional… but not unforgettable The truth? Consistency alone doesn't create authority. Intentional leadership does. Are you ready to turn your podcast into an authority engine and not just more content? Would you like to move from best-kept secret to recognized authority? Let me audit your podcast and find the gaps. We will uncover your authority positioning problem, develop your plan to succeed, and see how I can help and support you to achieve your podcast goals. Get your podcast audit at www.PodcastTalentCoach.com/coaching. On the next episode, we'll talk with ... Until then, step into your authority. We'll see you next time.

A few weeks ago, I was invited to be a guest on a coaching business podcast. The host reached out, said I'd be a great fit, and sent me a link to book a slot. Before I could book, there was an intake form — including a question about my business goals. The options were something like: downsize to part-time, grow to seven figures, or I'm happy where I am. I chose the last one. And immediately got a message: "Sorry, all our slots are full." I was rejected — for being content. Now, in hindsight, this podcast may have been more of a sales funnel than a genuine interview opportunity — a way to identify coaches who might be targets for high-end business coaching programs or pay-to-play podcast spots. But regardless of the intent, it got me thinking about the message the coaching industry sends when the only version of success worth celebrating is aggressive growth. This episode is a bit of a manifesto. It's about redefining what success looks like in a coaching business — and giving yourself permission to want what you actually want, even if that's not seven figures. I'm sharing my own journey with money mindset and scarcity, seasons when I intentionally pulled back (including when my dad got very sick), and why I believe the real flex isn't scaling to a million dollars — it's building a business that supports the life you're trying to live. In this episode, I cover: The story of being rejected by a podcast for not having aggressive growth goals (and why that podcast may have been more of a sales funnel than a real opportunity) The coaching industry's obsession with "more" — and what message that sends The hidden costs of growth: time, peace of mind, health, relationships, creativity, freedom My own seasons of chasing growth from a scarcity mindset — and the work I've done to shift into abundance What happened when my dad got sick and I had to pull back (and why my business held) The difference between complacency and contentment The goals no one celebrates: working less, staying small, saying no to opportunities that would shrink your life Why I have just as much respect for a coach building a part-time retirement practice as one replacing a corporate salary How to define success on your own terms — not the industry's Resources & Links: Business Building Support — start anytime The Confident Coaching Skills Intensive — now available self-guided Get It Done: Private Coaching with Wendy

Everyone is telling you to get on Substack. Gary Vee. The big-name coaches. All of them.But should you?Here's the thing. Most coaches hear "get on Substack" and think it's the answer to getting clients. It's not.Substack is a place to get found. That's it. It's not where you keep people. It's where they meet you.I spent 30 days on it. This episode is what I learned.You'll hear why there's no algorithm fighting you like on Instagram. Why you don't really own your Substack list (and where to send people so you don't lose them). And the one mistake that keeps coaches busy, liked, and still broke.Drop me a line and share your thoughts!About the host:Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps women coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of Coaching Biz Builder, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast.Subscribe & review:If this episode helped you, the best thank-you is a quick rating and review wherever you listen. 

If you want to build a successful Coaching Business, pumping out more content isn't the answer. In this episode, I explain why your real challenge is actually your messaging, not your content, and how fixing it will help you attract better clients who stay, pay what you charge, and get results.

guys... i figured it out. I've found the fastest/best/simplest way to grow your coaching business in 2026 (and beyond). and in this episode i'm sharing the tea with you.If you've been struggling to grow your audience and sign paying clients. if you feel frustrated by too much effort and not enough momentum... i have a simple strategy for you to try. its the strategy i've been testing with my clients that's helping them enroll new clients, gather testimonials, and start a snowball of positive momentum in their business. drum roll please..... introducing "micro offers."in this episode you'll learn:attract more clients by creating offers people actually say yes tohow to attract more clients by creating offers people are dying to say YES tothe practical way to replace self doubt and overcome imposter syndrome. (its not mindset work)the simple strategy to finally get your coaching business off the ground press play to learn all about my latest obsession. the micro offer. read the full Micro Offer Method (my ultimate guide on how to create your very own micro offer)check out the brand new $100k healer hub. all the info about how to work with me.

What if the biggest thing holding you back isn't your strategy, your skills or the market... but the way you see the world? In this episode, Cathy Smith explores Stephen Covey's powerful concept that "the map is not the territory" and why 2 people can experience the same situation but see completely different possibilities. Through stories from Tony Robbins, the recent ICF coaching event, everyday examples and practical coaching insights, you will discover how confirmation bias shapes your decisions, your marketing and your results. If you're ready to stop looking for evidence of why you can't and start seeing what's actually possible, this episode will change the way you think.

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If you've ever wanted to throw your computer across the room because it froze in the middle of a recording, this video is for you. Most of the tech frustration you're blaming on yourself has nothing to do with you, it has everything to do with your equipment.This is Part 1 of a 2-part tech series for coaches. In this one we're covering the hardware you actually need, and the next episode covers the software, so you don't have to stress about either one.If you're new to my channel, my name is Debbie Shadid. I'm a Business Growth and Life Coach and the founder of the Business Building Boutique. For over two decades, I've helped women learn how to become coaches, get clients, grow their businesses, and create meaningful income doing work they love.Here's the part most people get wrong. You don't need to buy anything today. You can start with the laptop you already have and the phone in your hand, then upgrade over time as your business grows.In this episode, we'll walk through:Why most of your tech frustration is the equipment's fault, not yoursWhat to look for in a phone so your video and photos actually look goodWhy memory, not storage, is what stops the spinning wheel on your computerHow AppleCare gives you peace of mind when something goes wrongWhat to add later, like a microphone, an external camera, and the right lightingWhy you should skip the ring light, even if you wear glassesWhen your equipment supports you instead of fighting you, everything feels calmer. You stop dreading the record button and start showing up like the professional you are. Your gear is part of your storefront, and the videos you create become a living legacy, the work that keeps changing lives long after the recording stops.Ready to build your coaching business the simple, sustainable way? Book your free Blueprint Call with me at https://debbieshadid.com/scheduleDebbie's Favorite Recording Setup:Logitech Full HD Webcam: https://amzn.to/4m2rRyeBlue Yeti Podcast Microphone: https://amzn.to/4cfd4gcOffice Lighting (no ring in glasses!): https://amzn.to/4rZ9hrZPhone Tripod Stand (adjustable to 62"): https://amzn.to/40Y7WqBDescript for Video Editing: https://descript.cello.so/6xw4YgGx34aShop Debbie's Resources for Coaches:A Complete Beginner's Guide: YouTube for Coaches: https://debbie-shadid-shop.fourthwall.com/en-cad/products/youtube-guideConnect with me, Debbie Shadid:Website: https://www.debbieshadid.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbieshadid/Listen to the Podcast:Life Coach Business Building School Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/life-coach-business-building-school-with-debbie-shadid/id1502118085Subscribe for weekly episodes on building your coaching business, finding clients, and creating the life you actually want: https://www.youtube.com/@debbieshadid?sub_confirmation=1If this episode was helpful, share it with a coach who's been frustrated with her tech. Subscribe and hit the bell so you don't miss the next episode, where we break down all the software you need.Disclaimer: Some links above may be affiliate links. I only recommend products I personally use and love.Let's connect!Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram @debbieshadidSubscribe on YouTube#DebbieShadid #LifeCoachBusinessBuildingSchool 

Are you a therapist who's ever wondered if your only real options are community mental health, private practice, or staying stuck in a model that no longer fits the way you want to work?If you've ever thought about starting nonprofit therapy, building a coaching business, or using your clinical skills in a new way but you're unsure what the business structure can actually look like, this one's for you.In this episode, I'm joined by Lauren Lawson, a licensed therapist who took a path most clinicians are never shown. We talk about the shift that helped her turn years of nonprofit therapy experience into a new coaching business, the questions therapists ask when they realize private practice isn't the only option, and what changes when you understand how to build something sustainable from the start.We also look at what nonprofit therapy really means, how a nonprofit group can create access to different revenue options, and why mentorship matters when you're building something new.In this episode, you'll learn:How a nonprofit model can support a sustainable therapy practiceWhy nonprofit doesn't mean no profitWhat therapists need to understand about legal structure, licensing, and payHow Lauren turned her lived experience into a coaching businessWhy private practice isn't the only next step for cliniciansWhat to consider before creating a nonprofit in your stateHow mentorship helped Lauren move faster with more clarityYou don't have to choose between doing meaningful work and building something sustainable. When you understand the options available to you, you can create a path that supports your income, your impact, and the way you want to serve.To being heard and seen, CarlyJoin the Perfectly Profitable Niche Workshop | JULY 14Want 2 days of live support to finally get your marketing done? Join me on August 17 and 18 and grab one of the 10 seats HEREGrab my free 23-page Cash Infusion Playbook, packed with the exact revenue-generating activities I use in my business and with my clients to make easier salesListener Giveaway!If you've been loving the podcast, this is the best way to support it and get something amazing back. Visit carlyhillcoaching.com/podcast, scroll down, fill out the 3-question form, and unlock Social Media Mastery instantly.Get 2 FREE months of TherapyNotes and streamline your notes, scheduling, and billing.Use promo code: CarlyExplore More SupportCarly AILooking for more support? Click here to explore different options to work with CarlyWant to start a podcast or grow your existing one? Visit https://julianabarbati.com/ and let them know I sent you!

Have you ever thought, "I know I can coach…so why aren't clients coming in consistently?"   In this episode of The Divorce Revolution Podcast, I'm talking to the coach who's already proven she can get clients—but still can't seem to create predictable income.   Maybe you've signed a beta client. Maybe you've landed a client through a referral, networking, or even Instagram. You know you're capable. You know your coaching works. But your business still feels unstable.    In this episode, I'm breaking down why this stage of business is so frustrating, why getting a few clients isn't the same as having a predictable business, and the simple diagnostic I use to figure out where a coaching business is actually breaking down.   Resources Mentioned: Book your FREE Client Traction Diagnostic Call: https://calendly.com/amber-shaw/client-traction-diagnostic   What I Discuss: 01:46 The biggest insights from my recent DM Dollars workshop 03:07 Why the "weird middle" stage of business feels so frustrating 05:15 The problem with relying on referrals and other unrepeatable client sources 07:26 What I actually mean when I talk about building systems 08:15 The one metric I want you to track this week instead of views and followers 09:40 How to tell whether you have a visibility problem or a sales conversation problem 11:23 A free diagnostic call to help identify your biggest bottleneck 14:05 My challenge for you as you head into the second half of the year   Find more from Amber Shaw: Instagram: @msambershaw Website: ambershaw.com

Okay so this one's a bit of a get-it-all-off-my-chest episode  pour a cuppa and pull up a seat.In-laws gone home, school holidays started, my little one got gastro, and somewhere in all of that I just lost my spark.You know the feeling. When posting starts to feel like a chore and you're dragging yourself towards it with your whole body.And if you know me, you know discipline and consistency are basically my middle names. So this was very foreign territory.So I did something I haven't done in years. And the moment I decided to, I felt this huge pressure release.This one's for the deadly disciplined ones who don't know how to tell when the spark's gone

Welcome to the Wednesday Weekly Win, our business breakthrough story series. Each week, we sit down with real entrepreneurs from our Business By Design community who are building digital businesses and creating results that once felt impossible. Today, Jenni is joined by voice and dialect coach Katherine Beck, calling in live from the set of a major Hollywood feature film starring Chris Hemsworth: a moment that perfectly encapsulates just how far her Business by Design journey has taken her!  Katherine helps non-U.S. actors master the American accent and book American roles, and her path to a multiple 6-figure business was anything but linear. From spending years lost in failed launches and a draining pivot away from her true passion, to going all-in on 25 consecutive webinars and completely transforming her business, her identity, and her life, Katherine's story is a powerful testament to what happens when you stop chasing shiny objects and commit to the one thing that lights you up. This is another real story of clarity, momentum, and the breakthroughs that happen when you finally stop guessing and start following a proven path. From first digital products to 6-figure launches, to building audiences and scaling systems, every conversation reveals the mechanics of what actually creates growth in a digital business. Because when you see someone just a few steps ahead of what you're doing, something powerful happens.

If your coaching business feels harder than it should, this episode will help you understand why.Candy Motzek sits down with Dr. Heather Tucker, Business and Life Harmony Coach, certified trainer of over 400 coaches, and host of the Freedom Fridays Show, to get into what's really underneath the overwhelm, self-doubt, and exhaustion that coaches feel even when they're doing everything right.Dr. Heather talks about the crumpled paper metaphor, that pattern of expanding when things are good and crumpling when they're hard, and how to stop living there. She shares how she redefined fear while supporting her husband, a Purple Heart Marine Corps veteran, through serious health challenges, and how that experience became the foundation of her work helping coaches win their inner world so they can master their outer one.They also talk about the Connection Advantage framework, why claiming your leadership identity is the first step to attracting dream clients, and why 80% of great coaching is simply listening.This one's honest, warm, and genuinely useful.Grab the free course, Stop Guessing and Start Signing Clients, and start building a coaching business that's actually yours: https://candymotzek.lpages.co/vfo/Want to see what's actually working for coaches right now? Download the free Coaching Business Insights Report 2026: https://candymotzek.lpages.co/business-growth-survey/Work with Candy to grow your business and sign consistent clients? Book a free 30-minute call: https://stepintosuccessnow.com/

Eman Alves is the author of Uncoupling Reimagined, a nervous system oriented book guiding people to get closure of previous relationships.Eman is also the founder of Sex and Integrity, a trauma informed body of work devoted to help folks overcome emotional disconnection and unconscious sexual habits so they can create deeply connected relationships and fulfilling sex.Her work is inspired by Family Constellation, Somatic Experiencing, Tantric and Taoist lineages.Visit Eman Alves' Website: www.eman.coach

Build an online fitness coaching business that attracts ideal clients instead of chasing viral views. In this video, I explain why focusing on going viral could actually be damaging your online fitness coaching business and what you should be building instead.

Description Many Black and African entrepreneurs possess powerful knowledge and lived experience but have been taught to only use those gifts within traditional jobs or business structures. In this conversation, Stevii Mills explains how entrepreneurs can package their expertise into coaching programs, digital products, workshops, and other income-generating opportunities. This episode explores visibility, ownership, storytelling, and the power of turning what you already know into a scalable business.   Bio Dr. Stevii Aisha Mills is a Visibility Coach and Strategist with over 30 years of experience in marketing and public relations and 16 years as an entrepreneur. She helps high achieving professionals turn their knowledge and expertise into income generating opportunities so they can increase their impact and live the life they love. A two time six figure business owner, author, and podcast host, Dr. Stevii has been featured on major platforms including BET, CBS, FOX, and ABC. Through her work and community, The Permission Slip Club, she empowers others to confidently step into visibility, monetize their experience, and get paid for what they already know.   Resources & Mentions Connect with Stevii Mills Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevii.mills Website: www.stevii.com   Episode Contributors Host: Taryell Simmons Guest: Stevii Mills Music: Will Maker Production: RISE Urban Nation

Speaking might be the most underused growth strategy in your business.In this episode of Business Your Way, Caryn sits down with Laurie-Ann Murabito, a speaker trainer and speaking strategist who went from painfully shy to a professional speaker. She now helps coaches and entrepreneurs get known, get booked, and get clients through the power of speaking.Laurie-Ann shares about her signature framework for crafting a speech that converts (including the two questions you must answer before writing a single word), how to think about speaking in a whole new way (hint: your podcast, your sales calls, and your live videos all count), and the mindset shift that will change how you show up on stage and on camera.You'll also hear why niching into a specific industry's speaking circuit could be your fastest path to visibility, how to work a room before you even take the mic, and what to do when everything goes wrong.If you've been putting off getting on stages — virtual or in-person — this conversation will change that.-----** If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to hit that subscribe button, share it with a friend, like and/or leave a comment. I appreciate each one! **-----To learn more about and connect with Laurie-Ann, visit:https://speakandstandout.com/-----To learn more about and connect with Caryn, visit: https://caryngillen.com/-----Tags: public speaking for coaches, speaking to grow your business, speaker training, business visibility

Growing a coaching business can feel exciting until the way you're running it stops supporting the business you've built. If you're successful by most measures but constantly overwhelmed behind the scenes, the problem might not be motivation, discipline, or consistency.     In this episode, I talk with Michelle MacNeil, a coach who teaches people systems and processes, about simple systems and how they can make your coaching business more sustainable. We discuss what happens when your business outgrows the way you've been managing it, why systems do not have to be complicated, and how to identify the places where your current processes are making things harder than they need to be.                                  For full show notes, transcript, and to join the waitlist for Reimagine, go to: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/295                Learn more about The Complete Coach here: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/the-complete-coach                Follow along over on Instagram: instagram.com/lindsaydotzlaf            Learn more about Michelle's work: michellemacneil.com

Okay so this one's deep. Think late night call with a glass of wine

A while back I told overwhelmed coaches to make a task list, delegate, and automate. Work smarter, not harder. I still believe that. But lately I had a different thought, and a client email this weekend made it click. You're not missing a system. You're not missing another program. You're missing the one thing a regular job always gave you: a deadline and a job description.No boss. No clock. No order of operations. Just you, wearing every hat at once. Of course it feels like chaos.In this episode I break down what a real system actually is, why "be more visible" is incomplete advice, and the one-line routine that cuts through the noise.In this episode:A system is a routine, not a tool you download and installWhy visibility does not equal clients (visibility sparks conversation, conversation gets clients)What an overwhelmed coach's day really looks like, and why doing a little of everything keeps you stuckHow to reverse-engineer your routine from the only goal that mattersThe one metric to measure, and it's not downloads or followersYour homework this week: write your routine in one single line. How do I get clients? Which really means: how do I start conversations? Then give yourself the deadline nobody else will. Three conversations by Friday.Resources & links:

→ Work with me: How coaches do $1M/yr working 2-4 hrs/day (free video) https://youtu.be/d9zJAysyS7c → Try Rainmakers OS for $1 (14 days) The AI that runs client acquisition for you. Builds your offer. Writes your content. Hands you the ads and funnels already winning. https://wearetherainmakers.com/testdrive → Free training: How the top coaches sign 5 to 20 dream clients a month https://wearetherainmakers.com/demo In this episode, I'm walking you through the exact 4 business models I used to take a portfolio from zero to $31M a year, and the same framework I'm using to 4X my profit, covering the economics, delivery, acquisition, and operations that make scaling inevitable. --- Ok, quick intro if we haven't met. I'm Chris Dufey. I run The Rainmakers. We help coaches and consultants do $1M/yr working 2-4 hours a day.

There is a clear gap opening in the fitness industry. On one side, coaches are attracting better clients, creating content they enjoy, building structure, keeping clients long term and seeing a business they can stay in for years. On the other side, coaches are chasing tactics, signing the wrong people, dealing with churn, feeling drained and wondering where the next client is coming from.

Your clients are having wins right now. They're sending you messages. Sharing breakthroughs. Telling you things that stopped you in your tracks. But if you're not capturing and using those moments, you're leaving money on the table, and leaving future clients without the proof they need to say yes. In this episode I will break down my complete system for using testimonials to drive sales in my coaching business: how to collect them, where to repurpose them, and the three-part framework that makes selling feel effortless. In this episode, you'll learn: The three moments in every coaching container that are prime for testimonial collection Why messy, unpolished testimonials often convert better than perfectly designed graphics Where to place client results so they answer objections before buyers even have them The story-bridge-invite framework that lets client win do your selling for you How to ask for testimonials without it feeling awkward (and why clients almost always say yes) Resources mentioned: 10 Powerful Questions Every Coach Should Know: https://amanda-walker.com/home/questions/ Instagram: @awalkmyway https://www.instagram.com/awalkmyway/

Visit today's blog post here. In this episode, I'm sharing the 8 real blocks that kept me stuck when I was trying to monetize my coaching business — and honestly, they had very little to do with strategy. As a heart-centered woman, so much of what held me back was tied to visibility, money, self-trust, and the fear of what success might actually mean for my life. If you've been wanting to sign more clients but keep questioning whether you're "ready," this conversation is going to hit home. I'm also recording this while living in Madrid for the month, and being here has reminded me that business gets to support your life — not consume it. There's such a strong "3-day work week" energy in the air right now, and I want this episode to help you move through the internal blocks keeping you from creating a coaching business that feels aligned, profitable, and genuinely freeing. –– Connect with Anna on Instagram: @heartcentered.entrepreneur

My in-laws are here for two weeks (10 hour journey, two suitcases, a million stories from my mother-in-law

In this episode of the Email Empire Podcast, Allison Hardy is breaking down the buyer type who is this close to buying, but has one specific question standing between them and the “Buy Now” button.Meet the Invitational Buyer. The Buyer Type who needs explicit permission to hit 'Reply' and ask what's really on their mind. And yes, this email may feel almost too simple to work, but Allison shares why it can open the exact conversations that lead to more sales.TAKEAWAYSThe Invitational Buyer is often already interested, already reading, and already considering your offer, they just need one specific concern answered before they feel ready to buy.A simple “hit 'Reply' and ask me your question” email can create powerful sales conversations because it gives people permission to ask what they may otherwise keep to themselves.Not every objection is big, obvious, or FAQ-worthy. Sometimes the thing stopping someone from buying is highly specific to their business, schedule, capacity, tech, or circumstances.When you answer someone's question personally and specifically, you create trust, and that kind of trust can make the next step feel much easier for the buyer.Allison shares how this exact type of email was directly responsible for over $80,000 in sales in her business in 2025, proving that simple does not mean ineffective.LINKS YOU MIGHT FIND HELPFUL: Check out the blog post that accompanies this podcast episode for more details and resources.If today's episode made you realize that your Email Pitch Sequence needs to help your Invitation Buyers ask the question that's been holding them back, Pitch Perfect will help you write that email (+ the 6 other emails for your other 6 buyer types!). Click here to learn more and enter code EMAILEMPIRE at checkout to snag $10 off your purchase.Download The $80,000 Email Template by clicking here.Did you miss the episode about the first buyer type, the No Frills Buyer? You can listen in here.Or how about the episode that talks about the Details Buyer? You can listen in here.Or maybe the episode about the Skeptical Buyer? You can listen in here.Or how about the episode abou the Relational Buyer? You can listen in here.CONNECT WITH ALLISON:Follow Allison on InstagramDID YOU HAVE AN 'AH-HA MOMENT' WHILE LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE?If you are ready to take action from listening to this episode, head to Apple Podcasts and help us reach new audiences by giving the podcast a rating and a review. Music by: www.bensound.comLicense code: 8G1GJZZDCLKGU9NRArtist: : Benjamin Tissot

You're working hard. You're pushing through. But underneath all of it there's a tension that never quite goes away. A low hum of stress you've normalized. And if someone asked you why, you'd probably say: I think the problem is me.If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you.Most coaches who are forcing it aren't doing the wrong work. They're doing the right work in the wrong shape. And after long enough, the forcing stops feeling like effort and starts feeling like just how it is.Candy Motzek, PCC coach for coaches and ICF Mentor, breaks down the subtle daily version of forcing that's easy to miss because you've been doing it so long. And what changes when you stop?In this episode, you'll learn:How to recognize the quiet, normalized version of forcing in your businessWhy high achievers are especially good at fitting the wrong holeWhat it costs to keep performing a version of yourself that isn't yoursWhat changes when the approach finally fits who you actually areThe one question that tells you how hard you're really pushingThe peg is not the problem. You are not the wrong shape.Follow She Coaches Coaches so you never miss an episode.Grab the free course, Stop Guessing and Start Signing Clients, and take your next step today: https://candymotzek.lpages.co/vfo/Want to see what's actually working for coaches right now? Download the free Coaching Business Insights Report 2026: https://candymotzek.lpages.co/business-growth-survey/Want to talk about what you really want from your coaching business? Book a 30-minute call with Candy: https://stepintosuccessnow.comShe Coaches Coaches | Helping smart coaches build profitable, fully booked businesses

you're ready for your income to take off, but something keeps getting in the way.you've been building your coaching business. you're posting, you're showing up, you're doing all the things. and your income is either not moving, or it's moving slower than you'd like. that frustration isn't a sign you're doing it wrong. it's a sign you're standing on the edge of a leap you haven't fully taken yet. and that's exactly what i want to talk about today.in today's episode you'll discover:what it actually takes to break into your next income level as a clinician building a coaching businesshow to keep moving forward when you're suspended in the scary, uncertain middle of your leapthe two inner qualities that make your income leap inevitable — and how to build themif you're done waiting for your business to take off and ready to be the one who makes it happen this is your episode. and if you want to turn this into real momentum before the end of the year, join us for the mid-year income leap

Every coaching business has two roles running behind the scenes: the part of you making the big decisions and the part of you doing the day-to-day work. When those two roles are not communicating clearly, your business can start to feel heavier, more chaotic, or harder to run than it needs to.       In this episode, I talk about the relationship between your inner CEO and inner employee and how that dynamic shapes the way you make decisions, follow through, evaluate results, and talk to yourself when things do not go as planned. This is not about spending more time as the CEO and less time as the employee, but about understanding how both roles show up in your business.                                For full show notes, transcript, and to join the waitlist for Reimagine, go to: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/293               Learn more about The Complete Coach here: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/the-complete-coach               Follow along over on Instagram: instagram.com/lindsaydotzlaf

Most successful coaches have more than one source of income—but if you're starting out and need to pick only one, which should you pursue?Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week.Show notes: SideHustleSchool.comEmail: team@sidehustleschool.comBe on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questionsConnect on Instagram: @193countriesVisit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.comRead A Year of Mental Health: yearofmentalhealth.comIf you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.