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Why do coaching clients so often hit a wall with "I don't know", and how can you as a coach deal with it skillfully - without panicking or falling into quick-fix patterns? In this episode of The Coaching Hub Podcast, I explore what's really happening when clients get stuck and offer practical strategies to turn these moments into breakthroughs.I break down the variety of reasons clients get stuck: nervous system activation, not feeling safe, not ready to share, a simple need for space, or even neurodiversity factors like alexithymia, which make describing emotions difficult.You'll learn why piling on more questions rarely helps, and how offering space, naming patterns, and getting curious (rather than attached to an outcome) can help clients access their own insights. If you want to empower your clients (and yourself) to move forward from uncertainty, this episode will help you reframe those moments and support change more effectively.What's inside:Why "I don't know" from clients shouldn't be seen as a red flag but as a starting point for deeper explorationGiving clients space and allowing silence can lead to meaningful self-reflection and breakthroughs “I don't know" may signal discomfort rather than a lack of desire to engageCoaches should remain curious, notice patterns, and view "I don't know" as valuable data, not a problem to fixSelf-awareness is crucial; coaches' reactions to uncertainty can impact the coaching relationship and client safetyEmbracing and exploring "I don't know" can foster growth, new insights, and a better understanding of client needs.Key Topics Covered:00:00 Intro and what to do when your clients say "I don't know"00:29 Common tendency to over-question when clients seem stuck01:02 Interpreting "I don't know" as a sign of deeper client needs or emotions01:52 The power of allowing space and silence after "I don't know"03:00 Viewing "I don't know" as valuable data or insight03:40 The importance of curiosity over repetition in questioning04:02 Working with clients who struggle to identify or articulate emotions (alexithymia)05:28 Recognising overwhelm, freeze states, and nervous system activation in clients06:36 Revising the belief that coaches must always have answers, and discussing knowledge gaps07:39 The coach's self-awareness and regulation when confronted with client uncertaintyAbout Ruth Kudzi:Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well-respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is an MCC-level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach, Ruth was a senior leader in education. Find out more here: https://ruthkudzi.com/ Book:How to Feel Better: 4 Steps to Self-Coach Your Way to a Happier More Authentic You eBook : Kudzi, Ruth: Amazon.co.uk: Books Connect with Ruth: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RuthKudzi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/ Podcast: https://podfollow.com/the-coaching-hub-podcast About Optimus Coach Academy:Optimus offers best in class coaching training for individuals and corporates. If you want to know more about what we offer: https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training We also offer business support as standard at Optimus, find out more here: https://www.optimuscoachacademy.com/ Connect with Optimus Coach Academy: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Optimuscoachacademy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimuscoachacademy/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/optimuscoachacademy Produced by Winter Audio.

If you're a coach or expert, you probably think your biggest problem is client attraction. It's not. You have a trust problem. And you're leaking trust in three specific places in your funnel every single day. In this episode, I name all three, and show you exactly how to fix each one — including the second piece that almost everybody overlooks, which is the thing that makes people show up to your calls already trusting you. I break down why talking to everybody in your ads is the kiss of death under Facebook's new Andromeda system, what an authority masterclass actually needs to do (hint: it's not teaching), and why the industry-standard 15-20% close rate is a symptom of pitching instead of diagnosing. I also walk through the five specific belief shifts your masterclass needs to engineer before anyone ever books a call with you. If your cost per booked call keeps climbing and nothing you try seems to fix it, this episode will show you exactly where the breakdown is happening. "Being trustworthy isn't enough. You also have to sell and market in a way that builds trust at every step."

AI is everywhere. Anyone can ask ChatGPT a health question and get an answer in two seconds. So why would a health coach bother writing a blog post? Because a blog that's built to convert clients is a completely different thing from the content your audience is already drowning in, and Jana Osofsky has spent years figuring out exactly how to build one. Jana joins Michelle to talk about the capsule blog: a library of 12 to 20 intentionally chosen posts built around what your potential clients need to hear before they're ready to say yes to your offer. They get into why most coaches are writing the wrong things entirely, how to use AI without having your blog sound like everyone else's, and why "you're not a blogger, you're a coach with a blog" might be the most important reframe for any growing health coaches. Jana and Michelle are also teaching a free live training on June 18th on exactly how to build your capsule blog and use it to sign clients on repeat. Register at https://HealthCoachPower.com/Blogging Connect with Michelle:

Here's something most coaches know but don't act on: referrals are the single best source of clients. People who come to you through a referral already trust you. They've heard about you from someone they respect. The sale is half made before you even get on the call. And yet — most coaches leave referrals entirely to chance. They hope their happy clients will spread the word. They assume if someone loved working with them, they'll naturally tell others. But hope isn't a strategy. This episode kicks off a five-part series called "The Conversations That Build Coaching Businesses." Over the next five weeks, we're going beyond the discovery call and into the conversations most coaches avoid, fumble through, or never think to have. We're starting with the referral conversation — how to ask for referrals in a way that feels natural, not awkward or desperate, and actually works. I'm sharing stories from my own business, including a CEO client who came back three years later with a referral, the family doctors who became consistent referral partners early in my career, and how I've built cross-referral relationships with coaches in adjacent niches. Plus, I'm giving you specific language you can use — with past clients, current clients, peers, and professional contacts — so you never have to wonder what to say again. In this episode, I cover: Why referrals are your highest-converting source of clients (and why most coaches leave them to chance) The fears and beliefs that keep coaches from asking for referrals Who to ask and when — past clients, current clients, peers, and professional contacts How to build referral relationships with other professionals by asking "What's the gap, and how can I help you fill it?" The power of cross-referrals: finding coaches in adjacent niches who serve the same avatar client Specific language for asking for referrals in different contexts How to make it easy for people to refer you (so they actually do) When formal affiliate or referral programs make sense How to follow up and build a referral culture in your business What to do when someone doesn't refer anyone (and why it's not personal) Coming up in this series: Episode 91: The Networking Conversation Episode 92: The "Not Right Now" Conversation Episode 93: The Price Conversation Episode 94: The Difficult Client Conversation Resources & Links: How to Get New Clients Now FREE Masterclass Business Building support for coaches The Confident Coaching Skills Intensive — now available self-guided Get It Done: Private Coaching with Wendy

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In this episode I give you my exact protocols that I use to help my clients get 1:1 consulting clients and/or fill up their group coaching program. If you need some help with creating/optimizing an offer and setting up your plan to effectively sell it to your audience check out my new 14 Day Speed To Result Program: https://www.podcastingbusiness.school/speed

I've noticed something interesting across all the coaches I work with. The ones who struggle the most to describe what they do are the same ones struggling to get clients consistently. The length of your answer is almost perfectly inversely related to how full your roster looks. In this episode, I'm breaking down the scattered vs. sniper approach to messaging and pulling in three real client case studies from my Small Bite Offer cohort who shifted from broad and vague to laser-focused.  What you'll walk away with: Why your "I help women..." intro is costing you coaching clients The 2am question that pinpoints your real audience  How three of my coaches went from scattered to sniper and what changed The first move to make if your current messaging feels foggy Plus, doors are open for the only live cohort of the Small Bite Offer Program in 2026. Six weeks with me live, kicking off June 4 at 10am. We're building your front-end offer that brings premium clients into your world without expensive ads or complicated funnels. Head to https://amanda-walker.com/smallbite/ to grab your spot.

Send us Fan MailIn this week's episode 353 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I'm sharing some of the biggest insights that emerged after analyzing 12 different coaching sessions with clients struggling with boundaries, self-care, guilt, resentment, and emotional overwhelm.What became clear is that most people do not actually need more information about boundaries. Many already know what healthy boundaries are intellectually. The deeper struggle is what happens internally when boundaries become emotionally real.I also share an important recovery resource called Survivors of Incest Anonymous (SIA) and why it's so important that more people know this fellowship exists.Some of the talking points I go over in this episode include:Why the real issue is often not boundary-setting, but staying connected to yourself during emotional discomfortHow people override their own needs, limits, and truth the moment guilt, anxiety, or tension appearThe difference between discomfort and actual dangerWhy over-giving and people-pleasing are often attempts to create emotional safetyWhat internal safety really means and why it's one of the deepest forms of self-careThis episode explores how many people are not reacting to actual events, but to anticipated guilt, rejection, disappointment, or conflict. And how learning to tolerate emotional discomfort without abandoning yourself changes everything.Because real self-care is not about perfection, productivity, or keeping everyone happy. It's about learning how to stay emotionally anchored in yourself when discomfort appears instead of automatically overriding your own feelings, needs, and limits.Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on living a more whole life and to hear even more about the points outlined above.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don't forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Fragmented to Whole at Fragmented to Whole PodcastFeeling drained? Take my free Boundaries Drain Quiz to find out where your energy is leaking and how to reclaim it. Start your quiz here: Boundaries Drain QuizCONNECT WITH BARB NANGLE:Subscribe to “Friday Fragments” weekly newsletterLinkedinWork with Barb! Book a “Say No Without Guilt” Session

Send us Fan MailIn this week's episode 353 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I'm sharing some of the biggest insights that emerged after analyzing 12 different coaching sessions with clients struggling with boundaries, self-care, guilt, resentment, and emotional overwhelm.What became clear is that most people do not actually need more information about boundaries. Many already know what healthy boundaries are intellectually. The deeper struggle is what happens internally when boundaries become emotionally real.I also share an important recovery resource called Survivors of Incest Anonymous (SIA) and why it's so important that more people know this fellowship exists.Some of the talking points I go over in this episode include:Why the real issue is often not boundary-setting, but staying connected to yourself during emotional discomfortHow people override their own needs, limits, and truth the moment guilt, anxiety, or tension appearThe difference between discomfort and actual dangerWhy over-giving and people-pleasing are often attempts to create emotional safetyWhat internal safety really means and why it's one of the deepest forms of self-careThis episode explores how many people are not reacting to actual events, but to anticipated guilt, rejection, disappointment, or conflict. And how learning to tolerate emotional discomfort without abandoning yourself changes everything.Because real self-care is not about perfection, productivity, or keeping everyone happy. It's about learning how to stay emotionally anchored in yourself when discomfort appears instead of automatically overriding your own feelings, needs, and limits.Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on living a more whole life and to hear even more about the points outlined above.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don't forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Fragmented to Whole at Fragmented to Whole PodcastFeeling drained? Take my free Boundaries Drain Quiz to find out where your energy is leaking and how to reclaim it. Start your quiz here: Boundaries Drain QuizCONNECT WITH BARB NANGLE:Subscribe to “Friday Fragments” weekly newsletterLinkedinWork with Barb! Book a “Say No Without Guilt” Session

In this episode, I'm chatting to coaching client Sophie.We talk about emotional eating, hormones, self-talk, consistency, dealing with social situations while trying to lose weight, and learning how to keep going when things aren't perfect.It's a really honest conversation about the mental side of trying to lose weight and build healthier habits long term — especially when you tend to swing between “all on” and “all off”.A big thank you to Sophie for coming on the podcast. I hope you enjoy the episode.If you would love support to make these kind of changes, here's the link to find out more and apply for coaching:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Online Coaching with Hayley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you need any help, have any questions or want to get in touch, email hayley@hayleyplummer.co.ukOr come find me on social media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/hayleyplummerpt/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/hayleyplummerpt/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Some key points:Interrupting or jumping in is a skill that is acknowledged in the ICF Core Competencies and ICF 37 Markers.Use language and principles that work for you and makes you want to jump in.Practice and develop your intuition on when to jump in.Use permission or direct communication to jump in.Keep reflecting on your own experience using your coaching, mentorship or coach supervision to develop this skill.If you want to coach, mentor or do coach supervision with me, reach out to info@holisticcoachtraininginstitute.comAbout Beverly:Beverly Sartain is the President of the Holistic Coach Training Institute, where she trains coaches on coaching skills and a holistic approach. The Holistic Coach Certification Programs are ICF Level 1 and Level 2 accredited that focuses on a holistic approach to coaching. We see clients as whole, complete and resourceful to create creative solutions to their challenges and dreams. During her ten-year career in nonprofits, she managed and developed domestic violence and co-occurring residential programs. Beverly is a Certified Addictions Professional. She has her PCC (Professional Certified Coach) from the ICF and loves developing human beings through coaching.Connect with HCTI:Sign-up for Holistic Coach Newsletter to get coaching skill and coaching business inspiration ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign-up for a Discovery Call ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you can join our Holistic Coach Certification Program or receive coaching.Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://holisticcoachtraininginstitute.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find transcription here.

This is the last episode of Prosperous Coach Podcast where Rhonda gets interviewed by Alek Hess.They talk about:Why Rhonda decided to retire now and what's next for her.What Prosperous Coach contributed that was missing in the industry.What are some of the most meaningful things Rhonda experienced in her business.What did she STOP doing that made a big difference.As an introvert how did she make her business work for her.What became easier over time that she expected to stay difficult.What wisdom does she wish was passed onto her 30 years ago about the business of coaching.Prosperous Coach Podcast episodes will remain available through the summer of 2026. Thank YOU for all the support and binge listening over the years!Stay inspired and make things happen!

Getting clients from podcasts isn't just for B2B business owners like business coaches and service providers. It can be effective for parenting coaches, health coaches, therapists, and others in the B2C space. Today, I'm breaking down how you can get coaching clients from a podcast as a B2C business owner and why a podcast is an effective marketing and sales platform regardless of whether you serve other business owners or consumers.In this episode, I'm giving you all the tea on:Whether you can get coaching clients from a podcast as a B2C businessHow to create a podcast that will bring in leads and clientsStrategies for promoting your offers on your podcastResources Mentioned in Today's Episode:Get on the waitlist for Podcast Like a Business Owner!Simplecast 2025 Podcast StatsRSS 2025 Podcast StatsRelated Episodes and Blog Posts:Episode 287: The Podcast Marketing Strategy That Booked Out Sarah Lovell's 1:1 Coaching Services [Client Case Study] Ways I Can Serve You:Join the Evergreen Marketing Era NewsletterEvergreen Marketing AcceleratorRecommended Podcast + Business Tools:Email Marketing: Flodesk (14-day Free Trial)Podcast Hosting: Captivate (30-Day Free Trial) Recommended Keyword Research Platform: Keysearch.coCRM: Dubsado (Save 20% on your first month or year)Website Builder: Showit (30-Day Free Trial)Some of the above links are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.For show notes and resources mentioned in today's episode, head to www.mamaturnedmompreneur.com/episode304/Connect with Andria:Threads: @evergreenmarketingeraInstagram: @evergreenmarketingeraEmail: hello@mamaturnedmompreneur.comWebsite: www.mamaturnedmompreneur.com

Brand loyalty isn't just for your favorite products or services. It is just as important in the coaching world. This week, Lisa explores the one hidden skill that keeps her clients coming back and growing with her for years: psychological safety. She explains why real change requires more than just a smart strategy, expertise, or a great offer. It also requires an environment where people feel safe enough to be honest, open, and understood. Lisa shares how curiosity, empathy, and active listening help clients commit to the work and stay connected long enough to see actual growth. If you are a coach, speaker, consultant, or service provider, this episode will challenge you to think beyond simple tactics. It is time to develop the kind of leadership that builds loyalty, keeps clients around, and leads to much better results.  

Most coaches are losing thousands every month and blaming the wrong things. It is not your pricing, your niche or your marketing. For many coaches just starting out, the single biggest drain on monthly revenue is the absence of one simple document. Robin learned this the hard way, losing close to £24,000 in his first year of coaching before finally fixing it. In this episode, Robin shares the exact mistake that cost him £2,000 a month, how a simple client agreement transformed his retention and cash flow, and why getting clients to sign a contract is about far more than legal protection. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: ✅ Why coaching clients leave early and how to prevent it without having difficult conversations or chasing payments ✅ How a simple coaching agreement changes client commitment and why signing a contract is as much psychological as it is legal ✅ The payment plan structure that anchors clients into long-term recurring revenue and sets up your continuation income automatically ✅ How to protect your coaching income without feeling pushy or transactional whilst still delivering maximum value

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In a world flooded with AI-generated content and endless posting, this episode reveals why most online coaches are stuck chasing clients instead of attracting them and breaks down a proven system for turning your message into a client-generating machine . Drawing from years of experience scaling coaching businesses, Jason introduces the "in-demand system," a three-step approach focused on powerful messaging, a strategic content ecosystem, and conversion-driven campaigns that create pre-sold buyers. Instead of relying on volume, algorithms, or vanity metrics, the episode shows how mastering communication, belief-shifting content, and live conversion events can build predictable, sustainable revenue in today's AI-driven market.   "If you're trying to chase the algorithm stuff and you're switching strategies based on that, you're never really able to build something that's foundational. And so when you build your business on quicksand, you're going to always sink. You might be stable for a minute, but it's gonna sink."   Inside This Episode: Strong messaging is the foundation of growth, and saying the right words to the right people drives conversions more than posting volume.  The "in-demand system" works through three steps: refine your message, build a content ecosystem, and run campaigns that convert.  The modern buyer needs multiple touchpoints and long-form engagement, often consuming hours of content before making a purchase.  Shifting core beliefs through content is essential to move prospects from interest to action and create pre-sold clients.  Live masterclasses and structured campaigns are the most effective way to accelerate trust, shorten the sales cycle, and generate consistent revenue.   Connect with Jason Meland: Email: jason@goliveonlinemastermind.com Website: https://www.growmyvisibility.com/ Instagram: @coachjasonmeland Facebook: Jason Meland - In Demand Coach LinkedIn: Jason Meland

Ever wonder why some coaches seem to gain momentum while others stay stuck spinning their wheels? It is not always the most qualified coach who succeeds.It is usually the coach who keeps showing up, stays visible and learns how to clearly communicate their value. In Episode 346, Cathy Smith unpacks the real habits successful coaches build behind the scenes from niching and messaging to confidence, consistency and relationship building. This episode will help you stop overcomplicating your coaching business and start focusing on the things that actually attract clients and create growth. If you are ready to build momentum, strengthen your message and think more like a successful coach, this episode is for you. What successful coaches do differently, listen up

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Find the FULL TRANSCRIPT for this episode at ProsperousCoach.com/384.Is there ever a time when a coach gives a client a refund?YES, and that is guided by your integrity.Strengthen the intuitive feelings that tell you when something is amiss in your coaching relationships such as·      Weak or breached boundaries·      Repetitive communication challengesThese things can be repaired if both you and your client are willing, which are great learning opportunities. Or, it might become clear there's not a good fit between you and your client.It's always YOUR CHOICE if and how you give a refund. We'll dig into that and more in this episode.If you haven't heard it already, I recommend that you listen to Episode 376 called When Coaching Clients Ask for Refunds it's a Symptom. Find that at ProsperousCoach.com/376.That episode covers how to proactively PREVENT the likelihood of clients asking for a refund by setting your business up in a professional way.

May feels like a weird time of year. Real shit energy. Almost halfway through 2026 and you might not want to face the facts.This episode is different. I'm answering real questions from my mastermind clients - the stuff they're actually asking me in Voxer, Slack, and on our calls.If one of my clients is feeling it, I know you are too.

If you've hired a coach, taken a program, and learned all the things, but you still don't have coaching clients, this video is the honest conversation you need to hear. It's probably not the program. It's probably not your niche. It's the gap between what you know and what you're actually doing.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.In this episode, I'm calling you out with love. Most coaches who say they're stuck aren't actually stuck on strategy, they're stuck on action. We'll talk about what real marketing looks like in your first year, why you should be spending more time marketing than coaching, and how to break the patterns that are keeping your business from getting off the ground.In this video, we'll walk through:Why most new coaches are doing the wrong work and calling it "building a business"How much time you should actually spend marketing vs. coaching as a beginnerThe hidden traps that keep you stuck (still figuring out your niche, redoing your website, consuming endless content)What real action looks like, five conversations a week, posting even when no one engages, asking for referralsHow to handle the mindset blocks: fear of judgment, imposter syndrome, comparison, and the "I'm not ready yet" trapWhat to do when you bought a program you're not happy with (and how to get your money's worth anyway)The one marketing action to commit to this week to start compounding your resultsHere's the truth: the world needs what you have to offer, but they can only find you if you show up. When you stop watching and start doing, your business stops being an idea and starts becoming real income, real clients, and real impact. This is your wake-up call to do the work.Ready for the kick in the pants that gets you actually moving? Save your seat at my free live workshop. I'll answer your questions, get you unstuck, and put you in a room with other women coaches doing the same work as you:https://debbieshadid.com/workshopWant to sit down and map out exactly what your next move should be? Book a free Business Blueprint Call: https://www.debbieshadid.com/scheduleConnect 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/id1502118085Tired of spinning in indecision about what to post, how to sell your coaching, or explain what you do? This is your moment!Join me for a live edition of Fast Track + VIP coaching experiences where you'll get real-time feedback on your niche, offers, and marketing, plus the clarity and support you've been looking for.Spots are limited and enrollment closes soon.Let's connect → DebbieShadid.com/schedule

What do you do when a client's financial struggles are tied to addiction? In this episode, Cody brings a real question from a listener about coaching a client who had been making strong financial progress—only to suddenly fall backwards due to substance addiction. What follows is a deeper conversation about how to respond when the issue goes beyond money. Maria shares insight from her background in substance abuse counseling, unpacking how addiction impacts both income and spending, and why progress can quickly reverse when underlying behaviors aren't addressed. They also talk through one of the most important things for coaches to understand: where your role begins—and where it should stop. From the stages of change to the importance of accountability, this episode helps you support your client without stepping outside your lane. If you've ever had a client where the challenge felt bigger than money, this conversation will give you a clearer framework for how to move forward.

You are showing up.You are posting.You are doing the work. So why are clients still not coming consistently? It is not your content. In Episode 345, Cathy Smith breaks down the simple client flow most coaches are missing and why visibility alone is not enough to grow your coaching business. If you are stuck posting and hoping, this episode will show you how to move people from interest to action using one simple shift.

Find the FULL TRANSCRIPT and more resources for coaches at ProsperousCoach.com/383.Doesn't it seem everyone is feeling overwhelm these days in higher proportions than before? I've been feeling it myself and I know some of it is not mine but rather the collective. And, I think, overwhelm can become a habitual state that needs an intervention before it becomes anxiety and depression.What can you do to help your clients release overwhelm, get unstuck and move forward again on their big goals?This episode has an approach that might work for you and your coaching clients. A close friend of mine called the other day and said she was going through a rough time. She wanted some coaching. Both of us are professional coaches and we do that for each other from time to time.Yes, you can coach a friend or family member as long as you set good boundaries and don't treat them like a client outside of coaching conversations. It takes mindfulness and it can be done with grace. I encourage all coaches to have at least one peer coaching relationship beyond their mentor coach.Let's get to the details ...

Send us Fan MailA cartoon brain doesn't sound like a serious business strategy, yet it brought me $44,600 in coaching clients i 2026 alone and it started with nothing more glamorous than me scrolling on the sofa. I'm breaking down how I took a viral AI trend, found the white space in my niche, and turned a playful “edutainment” format into a repeatable content series that built real authority, real community, and real sales.We get tactical about what made the carousel work: the pattern interrupt that stops the scroll, the first-person “brain voice” that creates emotional intimacy and curiosity, and why one sentence per slide beats big paragraphs for a cold audience. I also share the behind-the-scenes process of making AI-generated visuals fit a cohesive brand aesthetic using ChatGPT for brainstorming and prompt refinement, plus the mindset piece most creators miss: speed to posting beats perfection, and discomfort is often the doorway to the next level of visibility.Then we connect virality to conversion. Going viral isn't the finish line, it's the top of your funnel. I walk you through the exact conversion touch points that turn wide-net content into qualified leads: a clear caption, a pinned comment, simple credibility markers, and a DM trigger word that moves the right people into a call and into your offer. If you're a coach, creator, or service provider trying to build a sustainable audience and a client-getting content system, you'll leave with a blueprint you can adapt to your own voice and niche. Come find me on Instagram @minniecourtneycoach and DM me the word “brain” so I can point you to your next step.Work With MinnieI'm Minnie Courtney. I built a multi-six-figure coaching business at 22, generated 200M+ views across niches, and have spent the last year helping intelligent, spiritual women build personal brand coaching businesses that actually blow up.This is about building the strategy, the content system, and the personal brand that makes you impossible to ignore, helps heaps of people and gets you consistently highly paid.If you are an ambitious woman who is done figuring this out alone, my The Paid Coach Immersion is where we build it together. Fast, strategic, and built around the standard you actually want to be held to.Apply to work with Minnie here: Click Here To ApplyMore free strategy:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minniecourtneycoach/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@minniecourtneycoachYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MinnieCourtneyCoachIf this episode gave you something real, please leave a quick review to help another woman who needs to hear it. The right episode at the right moment changes everything. Help her find it!...

You are visible.You are consistent.You are doing the work.Yet clients are still not coming. That is frustrating. It is confusing. It can make you wonder if any of it is working. In this episode, Cathy Smith unpacks why coaches can keep showing up and still not see client growth. You will learn what is really blocking momentum, why visibility alone is not enough and how to start creating more conversations, invitations and client opportunities.

Find the FULL TRANSCRIPT at ProsperousCoach.com/382.We're going to be talking about the difference between a DIY website, one that you do yourself using something like Wix or Squarespace or having a professional designer create a custom website for you.There are a bunch of differences and I want you to know what they are so that as you're making this decision you can go in with your eyes open.And the special guest that I have for today is my friend and colleague, Nichole Betterley. Nichole runs a company called NPoweredsites.com. 

Stop waiting. Start moving. Your coaching business will stall when you keep waiting.Waiting to post. Waiting to feel ready. Waiting for the perfect time. That is where momentum disappears. It does not have to be that way.Sometimes you do not need more content.You need more action. In Episode 343, Cathy Smith asks a powerful question. What would you do if you were not waiting? Learn why coaching clients come from visibility, conversations and follow up, not more consuming, more qualifications or more overthinking.

Prosperous Coach loves FAN MAIL. Find the FULL NON-AI TRANSCRIPT at ProsperousCoach.com/381.This episode is short and part of the series called Smart & Profitable Coaching Niches. If you're new to this podcast and struggling to determine a strategic coaching niche, this series is for you. Check out all the episodes in this series at prosperouscoach.com/niche.There's something I hear nearly all new coaches say … they say “there's a real need for that niche” or “that audience really needs help with this”. If I'm their business coach I encourage them to think differently.Shift from tracking needs to tracking wants.In the world of attraction, wants are more compelling than needs with few exceptions. So instead of thinking about a person's or a group's needs, think instead about their wants – the desire that compels them to action.All people have needs. And as newly trained coaches we have a heightened sense of this.But not all people are seekers — people who do invest in their own personal or professional growth. Seekers are people with urgent WANTS. They want something and they are willing to pay well for help to achieve it.Coaches are seekers. But that's just an example to help you realize what a seeker is about. I don't recommend new coaches target other coaches as clients. It's a much over marketed to audience.You want an audience that helps you stand out in the crowd of coaches and other people trying to attract attention.Rhonda Hess helps new coaches leverage their zone of genius into a profitable coaching niche and launch with confidence.For VIP step-by-step support apply  for Rhonda's VIP Coaching Business Breakthrough Program here and she'll be in touch to invite you a discovery call.Or if you're stuck on your coaching niche, grab a Nail Your Niche Strategy Session with Rhonda here.

Your podcast might be growing more than you realize, but the way you're measuring it could be hiding the progress. Today's conversation explores how looking beyond downloads can reveal the real momentum happening behind the scenes. From small workflow improvements and new tools to better planning and stronger content, this episode highlights the subtle wins that often go unnoticed. You'll hear how creators are rethinking success through audience interaction, consistency, and personal growth, and how those shifts can build a stronger foundation over time. We wrap up the week by sharing wins, reflecting on progress, and recognizing that sometimes the most important growth is the kind you don't immediately see.Episode Highlights:[01:41] Gear Giveaway Details[03:55] Show Rename Announcement[04:50] Invisible Growth Prompt[06:40] D.R. Fay's Tools And Apps[10:26] Ralph's Mic Upgrade[13:14] Sid's Ecamm Workflow[17:59] Planning Improvements And Qs[19:26] Wheel Spinning Breakthroughs[24:54] Audience Audio Messages?[26:15] Upcoming Series And Audits[29:05] Wins Of The Week Begins[29:56] BC's Studio Consulting Win[31:12] Soundproof Studio Win[32:06] Act As If Mindset[33:48] Most Beneficial Outcome[35:41] Ralph's Hits 10M Views[37:52] Sid's Coaching Client[39:13] Yvonne's Santa Fe Gig[41:15] Junaid's Family And AI Memory[42:15] Sambaza Substack And 241 Year Story[45:00] Jackie's Public Speaking And Campaign[47:53] Marc Started Vibe Coding [53:23] Support LinksLinks & Resources: Listen to this Obsession Worthy Podcast before April 13:https://pod.link/1376577202/episode/NTgxNTY0NzYxThe Podcasting Morning Chat: ⁠⁠www.podcastingmorningchat.com⁠⁠Ways to Watch or Listen:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podcastingmorningchat.com/joinus/Meet the PMC Cast and Crew:⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningchat.com/people⁠⁠Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:⁠⁠www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠⁠⁠Book A Free Call With Marc: https://calendly.com/ironickmedia/freestrategycallApplication To Submit Your Show For Evaluation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningchat.com/eval⁠⁠Win Ralph's RØDECaster Duo + Strategy Session:https://podcastingmorningchat.com/duoJoin us every other Monday at 7 AM ET for the Obsession Worthy Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠http://podcastingmorningchat.com/owp/⁠⁠Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7 am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningchat.com/clubhouse⁠⁠EPC3 Speaker Application:⁠⁠ ⁠https://empoweredpodcasting.com/speakersPowered by⁠⁠⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠ContentCreatorsAccountant.com⁠⁠Send in your mailbag questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.podcastingmorningchat.contact/⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠marc@ironickmedia.com⁠Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b

Today I'm joined by Julia, my former 1-1 coaching client and now my right-hand person behind the scenes at Liv Label Free! In this episode, Julia shares her story for the first time: from feeling misunderstood and struggling within the healthcare system to finding clarity, self-understanding, and a completely different way of relating to herself. Together, we talk about eating disorder treatment, neurodivergence, and what actually creates lasting change. Key Topics Discussed: Julia's journey and how she and Livia ended up working together Why traditional treatment often doesn't work for neurodivergent people What MFT (Multi Family Therapy) is, and why it felt traumatizing for Julia The moment Julia discovered she's autistic Why autonomy is so important for neurodivergent people in eating disorder recovery How 1-1 coaching with Livia changed everything for Julia

What if instead of trying to convince someone to hire you… you could simply show them what you do?In Part 4 of this 5-part free marketing series, I'm breaking down one of the most powerful (and underused) ways to grow your coaching business: workshops and speaking.Because when people experience you, everything changes.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 build simple, profitable coaching businesses without relying on tech overwhelm, paid ads, or complicated funnels.In this episode, I'll show you how to use workshops and speaking to build trust faster, connect with more people, and turn those connections into clients.You'll walk away knowing:• why workshops and speaking are one of the fastest ways to build trust and get clients• how to use simple trainings (even with just a few people) to grow your business• how to showcase your expertise without feeling like you're “selling”• why this is one of the most efficient ways to connect with multiple potential clients at onceWorkshops are not about being perfect.They're about creating a space where people can experience you and your work.Because when someone spends time learning from you, they stop wondering if you can help them and start thinking about how they can work with you.This series is designed to simplify your marketing and help you focus on what actually works so you can build a business that feels aligned and sustainable.Over the past two decades:Helped thousands of women start and grow profitable boutique-style coaching businesses with integrity and clarity.When you consistently put yourself in front of people and teach what you know, your confidence grows, your authority builds, and your results begin to compound.Follow along for the final episode, and tell me in the comments what's been most helpful so far.Website: https://www.debbieshadid.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbieshadid/Life Coach Business Building School Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/life-coach-business-building-school-with-debbie-shadid/id1502118085Private podcast series: https://coaching.debbieshadid.com/privateLet's connect!Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram @debbieshadidSubscribe on YouTube#DebbieShadid #LifeCoachBusinessBuildingSchool 

Your podcast can become the most powerful marketing engine behind your coaching business, and today's conversation shows exactly how one host made that transformation.   Our guest is the creator of a long-running recovery podcast with more than 20,000 monthly downloads, 30 years of lived expertise, and a show that now brings in a steady stream of high-quality, highly motivated coaching clients. What started as a passion project has become the heartbeat of her entire business, fueling visibility, credibility, and demand for her programs.   In this episode, we unpack the exact podcast strategies she uses to grow her audience, generate leads, and build deep trust with listeners who eventually convert into clients.   Today, you'll learn: How she structured her podcast to become the primary marketing engine for her coaching business The simple SEO, guesting, and swap tactics that drive her most reliable growth Why interview trades outperform traditional pitching in her niche How she filters discovery call leads and protects her time while increasing conversions   ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love the show? We'd love a review! Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.   ✅ Want to grow your visibility through podcast guesting? Explore how PodWritten can help you get booked on high-impact shows: https://podwritten.com/services/ https://podwritten.com/  

Find the FULL TRANSCRIPT for this episode at ProsperousCoach.com/380.Also mentioned - Rhonda's many episodes about pricing your coaching programCan you enroll coaching clients without pushing or convincing? YES. And it's far more effective than giving sample coaching sessions.Instead, use a set of powerful questions that inspire your prospects to hire you.I used to suck at enrolling coaching clients because I felt I had to perform. When I shifted my approach, my enrollment success rate went from 50% or less to 100%.More importantly, I can be myself and attract clients who are the best fit for me without anxiety. In my 5-month VIP mentoring program, I role play this process with coaches. For now, let's walk through the 3 critical mindset shifts for easy enrolling. And, grab my free downloadable 10 step enrollment process. A coach emailed me about this saying:“I followed it closely. Felt calm and collected. No pressure, just curiosity. Wish I had this earlier!” You're welcome, Kat. ;)I'd love to hear from you. Stay inspired and make things happen! - Rhonda Hess, Prosperous CoachRhonda Hess helps new coaches leverage their zone of genius into a profitable coaching niche and launch with confidence.For VIP step-by-step support apply  for Rhonda's VIP Coaching Business Breakthrough Program here and she'll be in touch to invite you a discovery call.Or if you're stuck on your coaching niche, grab a Nail Your Niche Strategy Session with Rhonda here.

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What if the fastest way to get your next coaching client required zero tech, zero ads, and zero complicated strategy?This episode kicks off a 5-part series where I'm breaking down the exact free marketing strategies I teach inside my framework, because too many coaches are stuck thinking they need more tools, more content, or more complexity to grow.You don't.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, and build profitable, boutique-style businesses doing work they love.In this first episode, we're starting with one of the most overlooked (and most powerful) strategies: networking.Not the formal, awkward kind.The kind you're already doing every single day.You'll walk away knowing:• what networking actually is (and what it is NOT)• how to get coaching clients without ads, funnels, or complicated systems• how to turn everyday conversations into real business opportunities• why this is the fastest way to start building momentum in your coaching businessThis series is designed to simplify everything.Because when you strip away the noise and focus on what actually works, your business becomes easier to grow and a lot more sustainable.Over the past two decades:Helped thousands of women start and grow profitable boutique-style coaching businesses with integrity and clarity.When you commit to simple, consistent actions like this, your network expands, your confidence grows, and your results begin to compound.Follow along for the rest of the series, and tell me in the comments what's landing for you so far.Website: https://www.debbieshadid.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbieshadid/Life Coach Business Building School Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/life-coach-business-building-school-with-debbie-shadid/id1502118085Private podcast series: https://coaching.debbieshadid.com/privateLet's connect!Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram @debbieshadidSubscribe on YouTube#DebbieShadid #LifeCoachBusinessBuildingSchool 

Feeling capable, but invisible despite posting thoughtful content?If you've been waiting for algorithms to do the work, this episode is for you.Many coaches believe they need more followers to sign more clients. The truth is simpler. Clients come from conversations, not algorithms.In this Foundations Series episode, Candy Motzek explains where to meet potential clients and how to start genuine conversations that lead to real opportunities. You will learn how to choose the right spaces, stop relying on posting alone, and build momentum through connection instead of visibility pressure.This episode covers:Why followers do not equal clientsWhere to meet people who are already interestedHow to start conversations without being salesyA realistic weekly conversation goalHow consistency creates momentumGet the free Foundations course and workbook:https://candymotzek.lpages.co/vfo/Book a private call with Candy:https://candymotzek.as.me/breakthrough

Most coaches are waiting for clients to come to them. That's exactly why they're struggling. Social media posts, perfecting a website and tweaking a lead magnet are not client acquisition strategies. They are procrastination dressed up as productivity. Real client acquisition requires getting in front of people, building trust at scale and creating systems that generate leads whilst you sleep. In this episode, Robin shares the exact strategies he used to build his coaching practice from scratch, including how guesting on over 200 podcasts, building his own community and playing the long game with event sponsorship created a pipeline of qualified leads that still delivers results years later. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: ✅ Why a waitlist is the first thing every coach should build and how to get 100 people signed up without a large audience ✅ How to build a community that attracts clients organically without paid ads or cold outreach ✅ Why podcast guesting is one of the most underrated lead generation tools and how to get booked on your first five shows ✅ How to get onto the speaking circuit even with zero experience or an existing profile ✅ The long game strategy Robin used to go from event sponsor to keynote speaker in front of 1,500 people

If you've been posting, learning, tweaking your offers, and still wondering why no one is reaching out to work with you — this episode is for you. Because getting your first three clients is not about having a big audience, going viral, or building a complicated funnel. It's about clarity, connection, and taking simple, consistent action. In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly how to get your first three paying coaching clients, even if you're just getting started and don't have a large following. Once you land those first three clients, everything changes — your confidence, your messaging, your momentum, and your belief in what you're building. In This Episode, I Cover: • Why your first 3 clients matter more than your first 100 • The biggest mistake new coaches make when trying to get clients • Why you don't need a large audience to start signing clients • The mindset shift from perfection to connection • How to get clear on your niche and message • What a simple starter offer actually looks like • Where your first clients are really coming from • How to start conversations that lead to clients • Why you must clearly invite people to work with you • The role of messy action in building your business Resources: Are you a health coach in need of done-for-you content? Visit https://yourhealthcoachbiz.com and save 40% using code GO40. Launch your podcast or get full podcast management services here: https://rachelafeldman.com/the-healthy-hustle-podcast-agency/ Why Your First 3 Clients Change Everything So I want you to understand — your first three clients are not just about making money. They are about momentum. They give you proof, confidence, and the shift from feeling like you're trying to be a coach… to actually becoming one. "Once you get those first three, everything starts to shift… you stop feeling like you're trying to be a coach and start actively becoming one." You Don't Need a Big Audience One of the biggest myths I see new coaches believing is that they need thousands of followers before they can sign clients. You don't. You don't need a perfect website, branding, or a huge audience. What you do need is: • A clear problem you solve • A simple way to talk about it • The courage to invite people "You don't need 10K followers… what you need is a clear problem you help people solve… and the courage to actually invite people." Your Clients Come from Connection, Not Perfection I see so many coaches stuck in preparation mode. Tweaking graphics. Rewriting bios. Taking another course. All while avoiding the one thing that actually gets clients — connection. Your first clients don't come from perfection. They come from conversations. "Your first clients come from connection, not perfection." Stop Trying to Help Everyone If your message is vague, people won't feel seen. Instead, focus on: • One type of person • One clear problem You want someone to hear your message and immediately think: "That's me." "When we try to help everyone, your message gets weak and vague… pick one type of person and one main problem." Keep Your Offer Simple You don't need a complicated program to start. Your first offer can be: • A 4-week coaching package • A 6-week jumpstart • A single intensive • A beta offer The goal is not perfection. The goal is experience, results, and momentum. "The goal is not to create your forever offer… it's to create an offer that helps someone get a result." Your First Clients Are Already Around You Most people overcomplicate this part. Your first clients are likely: • Friends • Family • Followers • People already watching you These are the easiest people to start with because trust already exists. "It's most likely the people who know you… these are the easiest people to start with." You Have to Tell People You're Open This is where many coaches drop the ball. They post content — but never actually say: "I'm taking clients." You need to be clear. You need to invite. You need to lead. "People cannot hire you if they don't know you exist." Conversations Close Clients Content builds awareness. But conversations build trust and close clients. This looks like: • Responding to comments • Messaging people back • Asking questions • Inviting people to calls "Content can open the door, but conversations close the gap." Don't Ignore Offline Opportunities Not everything happens online. Some of your fastest wins can come from: • Local events • Workshops • Networking • Conversations in real life Sometimes the quickest way to sign a client is to stop hiding behind your phone. You Have to Ask At some point, you need to make an offer. Not pushy. Not salesy. Just clear. Examples: • "I'm opening 3 spots…" • "I'm looking for women who want support with…" • "Send me the word START…" "Your first three clients are not going to come from hoping people figure it out." Your First Clients Are Data Your first clients help you learn: • What people actually need • How they talk about their problems • What objections come up • How to refine your offer They are not meant to be perfect. They are part of the process. "They're feedback, data, market research, and proof of concept." Final Thoughts If you've been waiting to feel ready… Waiting for more followers… Waiting for everything to be perfect… You don't need to wait. You need to start. Your first three clients are already within reach — through the conversations you haven't started yet. "Messy action will build your business faster than perfection ever will."

Getting consistent clients in your health coaching business can be tough when you don't have a clear strategy (and with ALL the noise around going viral on social media) Many coaches we work with are stuck in a cycle of posting, hoping, and waiting, relying on social media to somehow bring in their next client. But what if the problem isn't your content… it's your strategy? In this episode, I sit down with Jenn Malecha to break down how to build a stable, repeatable client pipeline on repeat with REAL business strategies. This isn't about posting more. It's about building a system that actually works. In this episode, we cover: • Why social media alone isn't a client acquisition strategy • The biggest mistake health coaches make when trying to grow • How to create consistency in your business (without burnout) • 3 practical ways to get clients on repeat. If you're tired of feeling like you're starting from zero every month… this episode will change how you think about your business. Let's keep the conversation going: Send me a message or share your business questions in the comments!  Until the next investigation… keep asking deeper questions.

Why do some entrepreneurs constantly chase clients while others attract buyers who are already sold? In this episode, the speaker reveals the one skill that drives business success across industries: the ability to create demand. Success isn't about talent, experience, or posting more content—it's about messaging that shifts beliefs and makes people feel deeply understood. When you can articulate your audience's problem better than they can, your offer becomes the obvious solution and clients start coming to you.   "Attention comes from giving people answers. Demand comes from naming the question they didn't even know they were asking. And demand is created by one mechanism and one mechanism only, that is belief."   What You'll Learn: Demand creation is the real business skill: Success isn't driven by tactics, sales skills, or content volume—it's driven by messaging that makes people want what you offer before the sales conversation. Attention is not the same as demand: Attention can come from ads or viral content, but demand is when people move from "That's interesting" to "I need this." Sales happen when beliefs shift: People don't buy products—they buy new beliefs about their problem, the urgency to change, and why your solution is the right one. Too much teaching can hurt sales: Purely educational content often creates learners instead of buyers, keeping audiences consuming free information instead of investing. Clear problem articulation creates authority: When you describe your audience's problem better than they can, they assume you understand the solution and trust you to help.   Connect with Jason Meland: Email: jason@goliveonlinemastermind.com Website: https://www.growmyvisibility.com/ Instagram: @coachjasonmeland Facebook: Jason Meland - In Demand Coach LinkedIn: Jason Meland

Years ago, a very quiet young woman walked into one of my very first workshops at a local yoga studio. She wasn't searching for a health coach. In fact, she had never even heard of one. But she was in the room, and I was in the room, and that one hour changed the entire direction of her life. This story (and many others from my own private practice) is why I believe workshops are the fastest way to get health coaching clients, and why I think they matter more today than they ever have. Inside this episode: Why workshops work better than social media or a website for getting clients fast The difference between workshops for your existing audience vs. a brand new one How to get booked at a yoga studio, gym, corporate office, or virtual space even when you have zero connections Why you don't need a certification, a slide deck, or even a finished website to start The seven-step framework inside The Right Room that walks you through exactly how to find and pitch the right venues If you've been struggling to find clients, this might finally be the thing that changes your business… Grab The Right Room at a special listeners-only rate: https://HealthCoachPower.com/Room Connect with me: Facebook group: https://HealthCoachPowerCommunity.com/ Website: https://HealthCoachPower.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/HealthCoachPowerCommunity/

Find the FULL TRANSCRIPT for this episode at ProsperousCoach.com/377.Related episodes:260 - Best Reasons and Timing for Coaches to Hire a Private Business Mentor281 - Strategize Your Coaching Business 10 Ways for Faster Growth320 - Are You Waiting for Coaching Clients to Value You?My coaching business was my first foray into entrepreneurship after 20 years in corporate roles. Talk about an identity crisis! Okay, let's reframe that to a chance to blossom and mature.Many of my clients who are new coaches are in the same place making that transition from employee to full time coaching.It's going to require some recalibration of your mindset and reorientation to your responsibilities.Think of it like a makeover. You uncover parts of yourself that have been buried under a persona you felt was necessary for your corporate job.  You can help those parts to find their voice. It is hugely empowering to bring more of your authentic self to your business. The good news is that your identity is more fluid and innate than you might think. Plus, all of your core values, talents and skills can come with you into your business. It will take courage and patience. You've got loads of that and you don't have to make this identity transition alone.Let's dig into the 6 big shifts from employer to business owner as a coach and how to ace them.I'd love to hear from you. Stay inspired and make things happen! - Rhonda Hess, Prosperous Coach Rhonda Hess helps new coaches leverage their zone of genius into a profitable coaching niche and launch with confidence. For VIP step-by-step support apply for Rhonda's VIP Coaching Business Breakthrough Program here and she'll be in touch to invite you a discovery call. Or if you're stuck on your coaching niche, grab a Nail Your Niche Strategy Session with Rhonda here.

In this episode, I share the three sales principles that have guided my career from being the top telemarketer at my first job in high school to becoming the number one door to door sales rep in Texas for Reliant Energy and later selling coaching and consulting programs ranging from $3,000 to $30,000.If you are a business coach who feels uncomfortable selling, discounts your prices to get clients, or dreads discovery calls, this episode will help you understand why. I explain why sales struggles are rarely a confidence problem and almost always a principles problem.You will learn how valuing people over profit, clearly understanding your program, and living as a leader every day can transform the way you sell and help you close premium clients with integrity.----Want to build a podcast that attracts high-ticket clients and grows your coaching business? Start here: ⁠joewintersjr.com/coaching⁠