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Are you struggling to pick a niche and worried about leaving people out or getting it wrong?In this podcast, I'll show you why niching down is the key to getting clients and building a coaching business that actually makes money.I'm explaining exactly why coaching without a clear niche keeps you invisible and stuck—and how to finally fix it. You'll learn why vague messaging is costing you money and impact, how to validate your coaching niche with real data, and how to confidently attract the right clients without relying on social media or paid ads. If you've been spinning in niche drama or struggling to get coaching clients, this video is your roadmap to clarity and momentum. Plus, discover the Profitable Niche Blueprint to help you find and market your niche with ease.
Find the full transcript for this episode and those POWERFUL 6 Questions at ProsperousCoach.com/329Are you worried your mistakes in life hurt your credibility as a coach?I get that — it's certainly a concern I had that held me back.Most of my VIP clients share early on in our work together the fear that their failures in life will turn away potential coaching clients.There's a feeling you need to be perfect, right?And, 15 years or more ago, that might have been somewhat true in business.But, thank you Brene Brown, vulnerability and truth telling is attractive and also makes life easier.In Episode 328, where I interviewed Leslie K. Wang about her successes with attracting coaching clients, she mentioned how important it is to be a 3-dimensional person when posting online or in content, such as a podcast.I agree. Being real helps you attract your most ideal clients.So, why not actually leverage your personal story into your coaching niche? Reveal the many pitfalls that lead you to where you are now.Let's dig into how your personal story works in your favor.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.
Find the full transcript for this episode, the free downloadable Coaching Business Checkup assessment and more resources for coaches at ProsperousCoach.com/327.Two Other Episodes Related:#14 The Success Factor: Is It Working for Your Coaching Business#102 You Can't Succeed in Your Coaching Business Without ThisDo you have a coaching niche that hasn't paid off yet and are you wondering if you should stick with it? I want you to know, nearly all coaches are hoping for more traction in their niche. So, you may be thinking: “It sounds like it's not very worth it to start a business!” It absolutely is worth it IF you're serious about being the driver of a career that's tailor made for you. If you want to choose how and when you work and with whom … if you want to be the one who decides your own fees, when you take time off and how often … well, your business can give you that and there's very little else that can except being independently wealthy.ALLOW your business to unfold but don't sit back and wait for it to happen to you … because it's not going to happen that way.Here's the truth … you have to be in it to win it, guys! 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.
Find the full transcript for this episode and other resources at ProsperousCoach.com/317.Mentioned in this episode:EPISODE #73 - Do You Fit ONE of These Coach Archetypes?Nail Your Niche strategy session with RhondaYOU might not need a coaching niche.Niching is a strategic choice that helps you stand out in the crowd, become known more quickly, and earn more.In my Nail Your Niche strategy session, coaches often start by saying something like this:“I've been struggling to choose a coaching niche for so long because I haven't found the RIGHT niche.”Then, we dig deeper to uncover what's really keeping them from make a choice.· “I don't want to exclude anyone”.· “I'm afraid what people will think if I choose the niche that excites me the most.”· “I don't have enough credentials to pull off that specialty.”If you're in this camp, these doubts are natural. YOU CAN break through these limiting mindsets and choose a niche wisely.It's a HUGE opportunity for you to step into courage and be bold. Something all business owners do.Let's talk about why it's worth it to niche and one good reason not to. See what speaks loudest to you. Thank you! 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 of The Abundant Coach, Lauren Brollier Newton challenges the traditional approach to choosing a coaching niche. If you've ever felt stuck trying to define a niche or been told you “must niche down” to succeed, this episode is a breath of fresh air. Learn how to focus on the problems you solve instead of limiting yourself to a narrowly defined audience, so you can confidently build a coaching business that feels aligned and life-giving.This episode is packed with practical strategies and inspiring insights to help you define your approach to niching in a way that works for you and your business. Whether you're a brand-new coach or an experienced pro, you'll walk away with actionable ideas to grow your coaching practice while staying true to your unique gifts.Key TakeawaysYou don't need a narrowly defined niche to succeed as a coach. Instead, focus on the problems you solve and the transformation you create.Speaking to universal challenges can help you connect with a wide range of clients, whether online or in person.Passion and authenticity are your greatest assets in building a coaching business.Niching doesn't mean limiting yourself—it means understanding your unique gifts and applying them to help others.Practice and refinement are essential for clear communication and confidence when sharing your message.Ready to take your coaching business to the next level? Join Lauren in the Life Coach Accelerator, a free 5-day challenge designed to help aspiring coaches and seasoned pros build thriving, abundant coaching businesses.In just five days, you'll:Discover your "why" and who you're meant to serve.Learn the steps to create a sustainable, successful coaching business.Overcome common blocks and pitfalls that hold most coaches back.Master strategies to find clients and confidently charge your worth.Transform your money mindset to unlock your full potential.Sign up for free! Start today and step into the coaching career you were born for!
Let's talk about the 5 secrets of a profitable coaching niche. Find the transcript and get my FREE GUIDE to help you choose a niche you'll love.The coaching clients you've had love you! But you don't have enough who pay well. You are starting to wonder ...Where are the clients who value coaching enough to invest in it?A better question is … how many people know you exist?And, are you positioned to capture their attention in a professional way?That's why it's smart to niche.Look, I get it. This coaching niche thing can feel like torture. You've had ideas that sparked your passion once, but they didn't pay offBut neither has trying to sell coaching around a certain topic or to a broad group.It's time to create a niche that helps you stand out in the crowd. It's centered around a very specific group of people and their unique problems in the way of something they want urgently.That's how you become a coach in high demand and command prices that pay you well.Thank you! 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.
Ivana Ivanek is a mindset coach, business strategist and host of the Online Business by Design Podcast helping coaches build an online business that makes money and impact. Ivana is on a mission to prove that anything is achievable – as long as you truly set your mind to it. After hitting rock bottom financially, physically and mentally in her early 20s, Ivana embarked on a transformative self-development journey. Through more than a decade of observing and connecting with people, she discovered a powerful truth: Fear of rejection and judgement is the hidden reason holding most of us back from chasing our dreams and be visible in the online space. Ivana's Instagram: Ivana Ivanek | Mindset Coach | Biz Strategist | Speaker (@ivanaivanek_) From James: FREE Passive Income Masterclass
In this special episode, I share key highlights from my recent 'Nail Your Niche' workshop! We got together for 2 hours, and the coaches learned how to choose their niche; then, we rolled up our sleeves and had time set aside to "do the work" where they considered possible niches that would be an excellent match for their interests and experience; following that, I answered questions, did personal coaching and gave feedback on their progress and next steps.Featured on This Show:Free Resource: 147 Proven Coaching NichesClick here to find out how to work with meClick here to access valuable free resources for coachesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/candymotzek/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candy-motzek/More Episodes in the Niche Mini SeriesThe Importance of Niching Down: Benefits of Finding Your Coaching Niche Episode 213Discovering Your Niche By Leveraging Your Passion and Strengths: Episode 214Four Proven Strategies to Test and Validate Your Coaching Niche for Profitability Episode 215Episode 216: Debunking Niche Myths: Overcoming the Six Most Common Fears About Choosing Your Coaching Niche Episode 216Episode 218: Unlock Your Perfect Coaching Niche: Highlights from the 'Nail Your Niche' Workshop
Find the full transcript and download the free guide to ace your Discovery Call enrollment conversations.How can focus your mind and prioritize your time in your coaching business so you can attract a constant stream of new clients and earn well?When you're in your first few years of your coaching business you are learning so many things. The coaching process with clientsBasics of running a business, andAll the marketing pieces, plusClient managementIt's challenging to keep your focus on the most effective things to bring the results you want. That's often why results come slowly for anyone in startup.Once you begin to get comfortable with most tasks – creating content, social posts, finding your audience and connecting in a more high-touch way – it's time to turn your attention to the most strategic things you can do to earn well as a coach.Thank you! 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.
Find the full transcript for this episode here.Also mentioned:My lead magnet 5 Secrets to a Profitable Coaching Niche You'll Love.Episode #292 Create a High-Ticket Signature Program Your Audience WantsEpisode #117 How to Attract Ideal Coaching Clients Who Can't Wait to Work with YouSince you decided to become a coach, I bet you've subscribed for dozens of lead magnetsAnd, I also bet that most of them were not very enlightening. There's an art to providing real value without giving away too much for free, and while creating relationships of trust with future clients. I can share that with you over a few episodes.The main thing to know is that your downloadable free gift should be UNIQUELY valuable, address a top problem for your audience, and inspire them to follow you.Those followers can become your future coaching clients. Sounds good right?Trust me, it's so much easier to set up a customer journey now where you are attracting and nurturing future clients than it is to chase potential clients when you're desperate for them.Let's talk about why it's smart for coaches to have a lead magnet and I'll share 4 powerful questions to test the effectiveness of your lead magnet idea.Thank you! 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 the third episode of the "Find Your Perfect Coaching Niche" mini-series, we explore four powerful approaches to ensure your chosen niche is profitable.
Does it feel scary to choose a niche in your run coaching business? Like maybe you're leaving runners out when you narrow down who you work with and how you market yourself online? On this episode of the Runner Rising Academy podcast, I interview a recent graduate of the Runner Rising Academy, Dafne Valle. Dafne joined RRA just 1 month after completing her RRCA run coach certification. She had no idea where to start, was hesitant to share photos of herself on social media, and was not planning to niche down. However, within 1 month of joining RRCA, she not only chose a niche but got her first 3 clients by specializing in Run Disney races. During this interview, we discuss how to choose a niche, why it can feel scary to decide to help just one type of runner (and why you will still get clients outside of your niche anyway!), and more. Dafne also shares her experience in the Runner Rising Academy, sharing that she feels the program helped her learn more in 3 months than she likely would have in years on her own. The September Cohort of the Runner Rising Academy, the only business growth program for Run Coaches, is now enrolling! This 3 month small group program will help you create a marketing system to help you bring in new run coaching clients month after month. You will get trainings & resources AND individual feedback and support in this small group environment and make powerful connections with other motivated run coaches. You can save $500 when you join by Monday, September 16th at midnight and enrollment officially closes on September 19th at midnight. To learn more & enroll , go to https://runnerrising.com/runner-rising-academy-group-program/
Find the full transcript for Episode 299 of Prosperous Coach Podcast and more resources for coaches here. Other Episodes referenced:#69 To Attract More Coaching Clients Plan Their Journey to You#223 These Are the Actions That Reliably Attract Paying Coaching Clients#178 How Can Coaches Work Less and Earn More Profits?I was afraid to market ...You too? I would put out a blog, speak publicly or network only when I felt confident. Then I would coast waiting for clients to come to me. Take it from me, if you only show up when you feel inspired, no one will take you seriously. Your future clients need to sense your consistent presence in the marketplace or they will follow and hire someone else.So, what is the best time to market? ALL THE TIME.I'm not suggesting you sell offers in every post, episode, article or video.Engage your audience with relevant, unique content no less than once per week and, at strategic times, invite people to hire you.Yes, there are 4 most effective times for more direct promotion. Let's talk about that and also how to tell what are the most effective times for promoting to YOUR audience and coaching niche. 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 first episode of a special four-part mini-series, we're diving deep into the world of coaching niches!
Find the full transcript and other resources for coaches.Also mentioned:Episode 233Episode 294When I first started my coaching business, I was perplexed why I wasn't earning well or working with many paying clients. I was seriously contemplating quitting even though I'd put so much time and money into this.I reached out to my previous mentor and complained that I wasn't getting the results I hoped for from my efforts. If I'm honest, somewhere in my brain I was secretly blaming her for my lack of results.She asked, “Well, what exactly have you been doing for the last 6 months to enroll clients?”She did NOT ask “How many posts have you done on socials?” or “How many emails have you sent out about your business?” Her question was smart and very specific – what had I done to ENROLL clients.My answer … NOT A SINGLE THING! Busted!I hadn't invited my audience to a Discovery Call and then asked them to hire me. Are you judging your lack of results on safe actions? Let's talk about this. Got some tough love for you here. 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.
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Is lack of clarity about your niche keeping your consulting or coaching business visions stalled and stuck Discover how to finally nail your niche so you can get traction on your goals! Tune into the Enough Already podcast for 5 simple strategies to help you get clear and confident on your niche and the ideal clients who value (and will pay for) your unique strengths and consulting or coaching approach. What you'll discover in this episode: 0:01:05: The real costs that you'll incur if you don't choose a niche 0:07:54: The #1 misconception consultants and coaches have about choosing a niche that absolutely makes it impossible to choose one 0:11:10: The common objections to choosing a niche (and how to overcome them) 0:18:48: 5 simple ways you can jumpstart your niche clarity and confidence 0:26:07: How to use your niche clarity to courageously build your breakthrough brand and boldly attract clients NEXT STEPS Download my value proposition template → https://www.betsyjordyn.com/template-value-proposition If you're on LinkedIn, come say hi! - https://www.linkedin.com/in/betsy-jordyn/ Learn more about my VIP brand-building services → https://www.betsyjordyn.com/services If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review!
Welcome to Friday Coaching Clinic Episodes. These are LIVE coaching session snippets where you have the opportunity to learn as both client and coach. I encourage you to think about how you might coach through this topic as a coach or how this situation may support you as a client. A reminder about these episodes: This snippet is just one way of coaching through this topic. Each coach has their own unique voice, personality and confidence to best support their clients and I invite you to find yours. This week: When Your Coaching Niche Changes
Dig into this full episode and other resources for coaches at prosperouscoach.com/290.Also mentioned:Episode 215 - 4 Ways to Stop Feeling Lonely in Your Coaching BusinessEpisode 180 - Have You Found the Niche Within Your Coaching Niche?When you're a new coach just launching, it can be lonely and overwhelming doing everything yourself.You don't have colleagues to bounce ideas off of or the built in accountability of a team leader as you do in a job. Everything is on you – the decisions and costs of building and maintaining all aspects of the business plus the workload of marketing — all while serving clients.For those reasons, some coaches reach out to partner with another coach not realizing the additional challenges partnership brings. If a coach I'm mentoring brings up the idea of collaboration with another coach on any level, I encourage them to slow down and think it through because everything gets twice as complicated in partnership at first.Let's talk about 4 critical considerations for smart partnering and whether you have the right stuff to be a business partner. 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.
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Find this full episode transcript and more resources for coaches at prosperouscoach.com/289.Recently, I had a Nail Your Niche session with a coach who started our conversation saying she'd been struggling for so long trying to decide whether she wanted to be a Health Coach or a Life Coach.I said: “You can be both at the same time!” And that freed up her thinking.Putting a word before ‘Coach' doesn't constitute a niche that will help you stand out in the crowd and gain traction fast, which is what a niche is meant to do.Life coaching is coaching anyone about anything. Do you see how that can't be a niche?If you're a business coach, leadership coach, health coach or what have you, you are doing life coaching and that's because a person's life is not perfectly segmented out. Everything spills over into all areas.So, if you want to do life coaching and another track, you can!Removing mental blocks will help you get out of the box and more specific than a coaching track! 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.
Struggling to find your coaching niche? This video breaks down the simplest and most effective way to decide on a coaching niche that you not only enjoy but also makes you a ton of money. FREE Passive Income Masterclass - https://www.profityourknowledge.com/masterclass
Find this episode and more resources for coaches at ProsperousCoach.com/288.Recently, I was invited to speak with graduates of a coach training organization. Most on the call were not yet earning a living at coaching and all were finding it difficult to repeatedly attract paying clients.It turned out that each coach was selling life coaching, health coaching, confidence coaching — something like that. Their website, social posts and offers focused on the general benefits of coaching. People who had free sessions weren't reliably progressing to paid packages.This is a common problem for coaches and it's my mission to change that.I could see that 2 main things were keeping these coaches from financial success:1. They were not addressing BIG ENOUGH PROBLEMS for their audience. 2. They were not charging high enough fees to help them stay in business.Those 2 things are about mindset. It was time for the coaches to shift from student mode to professional mode to attract clients who do invest.Let's tease this apart ... 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.
There's an art to attracting clients. I call it an art because it takes time to learn who is ideal for you and it takes conscious practice to draw them to you.One powerful part of attraction is the words you use on your website, your Signature Program, your social posts, your freebie and your content — such as podcast episodes.When your words resonate, you'll have that reflected back to you. Here's a reviewed I received about Prosperous Coach Podcast:Rhonda's value-filled words and energy help ground and ignite me at the same time. She takes me out of the fog and into clarity, out of stumbling into jogging steadily forward.Wow! Thank you, Lena.How did my words ignite Lena – someone I didn't know before? Well, that's the first step to enrolling a client. Let's dig into that.Find the full transcript for this Listener's Choice episode at ProsperousCoach.com/286. 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.
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Find the full episode & transcript at prosperouscoach.com/284.Do you fear the idea of narrowing your coaching audience because you think it excludes people and reduces the chance of enrolling clients?I will address that. For now, here is what I know for sure …When you target a narrow, viable audience and discover their big problems then geat everything — your messaging, offers, web copy, social posts — to speak directly to them, everything clicks into place.1. You have clarity, pinpointed focus and direction.2. You grow confidence, understand your value and believe in yourself.3. You have leverage. Everything you do builds momentum.4. Your audience feels special so they follow you and ideal clients enroll.5. You can become a coach in high demand, charge more and earn more.Let's talk about this and relieve the worry about excluding people too. 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.
Murray Voth is one of Canada's most knowledgeable experts on the automotive industry, and a coach who helps automotive shop owners increase their productivity, efficiency, and profitability. In this episode, we discuss how to build a successful coaching business in a specialized niche! What You'll Hear In This Episode: Murray's journey through two decades in the automotive industry How Murray views competition in his niche The importance of owner involvement in implementing the changes recommended from the coaching sessions How Murray deals with pushback from shop owners who feel they don't need a coach The importance of asking questions and listening to your clients
In this transformative episode of "I Need A Coach," join host Adam Packard as he sits down with Onno Koelman, the executive coach behind the company Dynamic Leader Development. Discover how Onno's journey from engineering to vice president of sales paved the way for a flourishing coaching practice that empowers CEOs and founders to scale new heights. Dive into the essentials of expert coaching, the art of mastering sales through genuine connection, and why starting without a niche can lead to success. Onno's story is a masterclass in leveraging life experiences to shape a career in coaching—no cold calls, just pure strategy and growth. Tune in now!Onno has spent the past 10+ years developing leaders to increase their impact by creating high-performing teams and cultures. He has worked with leaders at a variety of levels across diverse industries to become more strategic instead of reactive, more positively influential, and more powerfully authentic. Onno is a natural coach and facilitator. He brings warmth, positive energy, and an encouraging – yet challenging – style to the groups and individuals he works with. His multicultural background (Dutch, Australian, and now Northern Californian) enables him to bring a unique vantage point to any conversation. In 2013, Onno co-founded a consultancy dedicated to equipping people with tools to manage the “people” side of work and started his own consultancy dedicated to developing dynamic leaders in 2017. Prior to this third career of his, Onno spent 10 years leading a Bay Area start-up from 3 to 30+ people in the municipal drinking water industry, including several years as design engineer, technical sales lead and finally international Director of sales. Over the past two decades, Onno has trained at the Coaches Training Institute and Harvard-based Minds at Work, as well as in several other modalities. He has facilitated and coached hundreds of individual leaders and teams at world-renowned brands like Google, Oracle, Adobe, Salesforce, Whole Foods Market, LBNL, Liberty Utilities, GAP, Dropbox, Lam Research, Stanford Health Care, Mosaic Solar and many more both in the USA and internationally.Onno has been an athlete since his early years, culminating in his Stanford water polo team winning the NCAA Division 1 National Championship his senior year. He now channels his competitive athleticism into USTA league tennis. He has a son and a daughter and secretly hopes they will also be into sports as much as he was!Topics Discussed:Surge in coaching industry post-CovidTransition from sales to mindset coachingBuilding networks with CEOs and foundersSales techniques and client relationship buildingPersonal development through coaching practicesTimestamps:06:13 Providing leadership training and self-awareness workshops.09:45 Coaching with relevant life experience and skills, emphasizing authenticity and expertise.13:43 From broad audience to niche, seeking connections.15:11 Building relationships through coaching leads to referrals.19:19 Recognizing the importance of practicing sales techniques and seeking feedback.23:00 Having more opportunities breeds confidence and success.26:46 Understanding the client's goals, background, and philosophy.31:46 Transition from eager worker to self-assured leader.35:11 Emphasizes asking for referrals and helping clients with personal growth.Episode Resources:Dynamic Leader Development | WebsiteDynamic Leader Development | LinkedInOnno Koelman | LinkedIn
On this episode of "I Need A Coach," join host Adam Packard as he welcomes special guest Simone Sweeney, a former marketing executive at prestigious companies like Apple and The LEGO Group. Simone shares her journey from a corporate executive to becoming a successful coach. She offers valuable insights into branding, positioning, and defining your niche. Tune in to learn how Simone's extensive experience has shaped her coaching approach, her plans for the future, and her advice for those looking to break into the industry. Don't miss this engaging discussion on building a thriving coaching business.Simone Sweeney is an Executive Coach who specializes in leadership and career coaching and transformation. Simone works with dynamic professionals, helping them define what they want from their careers, and providing them with the strategies and confidence to achieve their goals. Her coaching approach is underpinned by 25 years of experience in the corporate world working as a senior leader for some of the world's most admired companies, including Apple and The LEGO Group. Simone believes passionately in the importance of work/life balance and grounding career development in the realities of her clients' professional and personal lives so change is attainable. Topics Discussed:Transitioning from an executive corporate role to coaching businessDefining your niche and audience Branding and positioning your coaching businessBusiness development strategies Importance of building a supportive networkTimestamps:07:54 Building a network and parallel business for security.11:10 Utilizing various social media and networking platforms for brand foundation and client acquisition.14:04 Leveraging strengths to build authentic brand strategy.16:46 Narrowing your niche attracts clients, but be flexible.Episode Resources:Arise Coaching | WebsiteArise Coaching | InstagramSimone Sweeny | LinkedInGetting Started as a Coach | Podcast
Find the full transcript for this episode at https://prosperouscoachblog.com/ep-270-arent-2-coaching-niches-better-than-1-listeners-choice/.Also mentioned in this episode were:Episode 5 - The Simplest Coaching Business ModelEpisode - 108 - How to Develop Your Signature Coaching ProgramBefore we talk about the few pros and significant cons of having 2 coaching niches, let's get on on the same page about what a smart coaching niche is ... 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.
Find the full transcript and more resources for coaches at prosperouscoach.com/269.How can a coach earn more with less stress and high profits?In my 6th year of my coaching business I wanted to scale up. All the pundits said: “Group and online programs are the way to leverage your time and increase income.”I bought into that. Just 6 years into running my membership program and two online training programs I had to take a sabbatical from my business.During my recovery from stress I looked for a better way that I could enjoy more.You see, online and group programs require a massive leads list and continuous marketing campaigns to keep them filled and earning well.Profits can be low because of the pricey apps and team needed to help you do it all. If someone says they make a million doing group and online programs, realize that they haven't shared profit numbers or the hours it takes to make that happen.I found a way for coaches to earn well that's low stress and high profit. LISTEN IN ... 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.
Find the full transcript of Episode 266 and other resources for coaches at prosperouscoach.com/266. It is a LISTENER'S CHOICE episode because it is super popular with coaches already.Also mentioned in this episode:Nail Your Niche session with RhondaEpisodes: 140, 99, 7, 108 and 57When coaches grab a Nail Your Niche Session with me and then ask: "Is this a good coaching niche?" What they really want to know but don't know to ask is:Will focusing my energy this way repay me with a consistent flow of clients who are willing to invest?That's the 6-figure question.A strategically determined coaching niche is the linch pin for your financial success as a coach. Without that direction and focus your messages and offers will be vague and won't capture attention. Which means you won't have that consistent flow of paying clients.A profitable coaching niche helps you to:Quickly become a coach in high demand through momentum.Leverage your efforts and contextualize your messages and offers, instead of being all over the place.Command higher fees.Test the financial viability of your current coaching niche with these 5 powerful questions. 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 today's competitive coaching market, it's crucial to establish a niche that allows you to stand out and attract your ideal clients. This episode will guide you through the process of crafting your coaching niche, from understanding your passion and expertise to identifying your target audience's needs and desires. You'll learn how to narrow down your niche, and develop a unique value proposition that sets you apart from other coaches. By the end of this episode, you'll have a clear understanding of your niche and be well-positioned to attract and serve your ideal clients. For more coaching content check out my free training, The Career Coach Start-up Kit: https://www.classycareergirl.com/coachwebinar/
Episode 265 is about what you can do to breakthrough. There are shifts in perspective needed. Find the full transcript with more resources for coaches at prosperouscoach.com/265.Other episodes and resources mentioned: 247, 258, and 79.Download my free niching guide.In my first session with a new VIP client, something wonderful happened ... another coach chose their smart niche!This coach is a highly intelligent person with tons of coaching experience in corporations and coaching firms. Their list of degrees and credentials is impressive and they speak multiple languages!They are articulate, self-aware and operate with integrity.I tell you all this because — even with all those assets — the coach started by telling me: “I've been stuck wanting to start my coaching business for 2 years but couldn't figure out my niche!”Yep. That's not at all unusual. Coaches are often held back for years because they won't choose a niche.The #1 reason? FEAR. It can stop you in your tracks, if you let it. Here's how to stop that. 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.
Find the full episode and more resources for coaches at prosperouscoach.com/264.If you've come to coaching after working for someone else — maybe for decades — it's a huge shift to have your own solo business.Suddenly, you are completely autonomous. You make all the decisions. No one is expecting you at work. No one will tell you what to do or how to do it. No one but you can hold you accountable for your actions.That can be terrifying! And it's liberating. But it requires a big adjustment in the way you think and the rhythm of your work. These are things not widely talked about in the how-to's out there that can make a big difference to your anxiety levels as a coach, your happiness in the work and your tangible results. I've discovered a little secret … a habit really … that helped me to stop doing, doing, doing for my coaching business in a mindless way. And, anyone can do this. It's a business saver. 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.
Find the full episode at prosperouscoach.com/263 and grab your Nail Your Niche strategy session so you can start experiencing all 12 advantages.93% of new coaches say their biggest problem is not knowing their niche or how to attract paying clients. They are related. Some say let your niche find you. Float around and coach all sorts of people about any topic. You love the process and just want to coach. I get it. If you aren't ready to become an entrepreneur and earn well at coaching that is a good approach. But if you want to leave your current job and make coaching your new career and if you're serious about being your own boss from now on … give yourself ALL the advantages by niching in a smart and profitable way. That single decision will empower you for long term success with exciting opportunities you can't even imagine yet. There are 12 huge advantages to a smart niche. I'm talking about your life getting easier because you make one smart choice and stick with it … 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.
Find this episode and more resources for coaches who are serious about their success at prosperouscoach.com/261.Also linked to in this episode are Coach Training Alliance and Episodes 65, 75, 258, 125, 218, 60, and 223.New coaches often go looking at other coach's websites and become worried … is coaching too saturated? Should I be more like this coach?And, some of the sites seem like ghost towns. The content is clearly not current or there are out of date events, which can seem even scarier. You might be thinking … what happened to this coach? Will I flame out too?So, look, just like all entrepreneurial pursuits, many coaching businesses don't make it.It's definitely not because the coaching field is too saturated. There is plenty of room for you! More likely it's because the coach lacked determination and didn't do enough to stand out in the crowd, which is critical in this marketplace.Building and sustaining a coaching business is a creative feat. And, you can do it! Let's look at 10 specific things you can do right now and keep doing that will make all the difference and help you become a coach in high demand faster. 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.
3 slots open for Rhonda's 5 month PRIVATE VIP Coaching Business Breakthrough mentoring program starting in January 2024. Enroll in 2023 because the price raises in 2024. Details in this Episode. And, apply here.Two years into coaching, I was commiserating with another new coach. Most of our clients only invested in 3 months of coaching. That meant we were in a constant state of chasing clients.We were clueless about how to find more coaching clients. All the low hanging fruit had been picked — colleagues, friends, and friends of friends. You too?I'd had a sample coaching session with them all, which was part of the problem. Those who enrolled didn't perceive the long-term value of coaching. I still hear coaches say:Where are the clients who get the value of coaching enough to invest in it?Chasing coaching clients instead of attracting them has to do with:1. What you're selling.2. How you're selling.3. How you think about what you're selling. Let's dig into this ... 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.
Find the full transcript for this episode and more resources for coaches at prosperouscoach.com/257. I've had the pleasure of working with coaches living in 16 different countries. It's been a delightful and culturally expanding experience with each one.Have you ever thought about serving international clients in your coaching business?Most often, new coaches are not thinking about that possibility because, at the moment, they just want to attract any client they can get!But once they land on their ideal target audience and niche, they start blue sky dreaming in ways not previously imagined. The idea of an international clientele becomes more appealing.And, there's one big reason why that's a strategic choice, which I'll explain.Plus, there are other reasons for opening your business to cross border clients and a few challenges as well. Only one is a deal breaker in my mind. The rest can be managed in partnership with your client.Let's explore whether having an international business is right for you. 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.
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Join Jaleesa and me as we jam on the COACHING NICHE and how to get yours nailed down and ready for clients! You don't want to miss this episode if you've been struggling to get your niche and clearly communicate what you do with your audience! We share 2 of the biggest mistakes coaches make when trying to finalize their niches PLUS how to think of the niche in a new way that allows for more ease and spaciousness with it. We also share the sweet spot as a new coach when it comes to being specific with your niche and inching down. How it IS possible to be too broad AND too niched down when you're a new coach and how to find that middle ground. What was your favorite takeaway or tip? Would also love to hear your niche below if you want feedback on it, we're happy to comment back and let you know what we think!
This episode is a Listener's Choice episode because it was popular with coaches before and I don't want you to miss it!Recently, one of my VIP clients asked me to share the #1 lesson I've learned in my 20 years of running my coaching business. Find the full transcript for this episode and more resources for coaches at prosperouscoach.com/256.I have a feeling you're going to be surprised by my answer … the best lesson boils down to LESS IS MORE.It took me a long time to learn this lesson. Now that I have integrated it fully into my business and coaching mindset and habits I see the real power of this lesson. It applies to so much, not only in business but other aspects of life. It's about ease and happiness as well as earning well.And I'm so grateful to the experienced coaches and business owners who shared this wisdom with me long ago. I'll share 4 ways that less means more for your coaching business. 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.
Find this episode transcript and more resources for coaches at prosperouscoach.com/254.Are you networking to build connections in your coaching business, yet? If you are, that's smart.Networking isn't just about meeting potential clients, although that can happen. It's more about having a professional community and leveraging the resource that's helped businesses thrive for hundreds of years — other business owners.You can meet centers of influence or an opportunity might find you. I'm lucky that happened for me. Networking can spark long term mutually beneficial connections and referral partners.If you're not networking because it's uncomfortable, I get it. It has been a big challenge for me. And I think most people find networking difficult, but not my guest today ... She loves it and will share tips that will take the squirm out of this for you. By the way, she's a 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 week's episode, Amanda embarks on the crucial journey of discovering your ideal coaching niche. Aligning your passion and potential profit can be a delicate balance, and she's here to help you navigate this intersection with clarity and purpose.Understanding Your Passions: The first step to finding your niche is to deeply connect with what sets your soul on fire. Learn how to tap into those innate interests and desires that drive you.Self-reflection and Alignment: We discuss how self-awareness and introspection can lead you to a coaching niche that aligns seamlessly with your values and strengths.The Intersection of Passion and Profit: It's not just about doing what you love, but also ensuring it's viable. Discover how to assess market demand for your passion, ensuring it's a niche where you can both serve and thrive.Striking the Right Balance: Unveil the secrets to combining personal fulfillment with financial reward, ensuring a sustainable and enriching coaching career.Tune in to navigate the journey of turning your passions into a prosperous coaching career, all while staying true to yourself.CLICK HERE For the 3 DAY MAGNETIC COACH CHALLENGE CLICK HERE For the Free HOW TO FACILITATE TRANSFORMATIONAL COACHING SESSIONS WorkbookAPPLY NOW For The Inner Beauty Bybel Multi-Modality Life + Success Coaching CertificationBOOK YOUR FREE CALL To Learn More About How The Inner Beauty Bybel Can Help You Achieve Your Coaching GoalsFIND OUT MORE NOW About The Inner Beauty Bybel Courses + OffersFOLLOW ME!!Instagram: CLICK HERE For business and collaboration inquiries, please email pr@therelatedpodcast.com
In this episode I share details about a coaching session I had with a coach where her money mindset shifted. Find the full transcript and more resources for coaches at prosperouscoach.com/251.Also mentioned Episode 82 about the mindset "ACT AS IF".How is your money mindset, Coach?A healthy money mindset is a make it or break it thing in coaching business success — especially when it comes to confidently asking for money from potential clients.It's fascinating because it doesn't matter if a coach had a high-powered job before, how much money they earned, how many certifications or degrees they have, or even how confident they appear — I hear the same admission from coaches …“I'm afraid to ask for money!”I felt the same way until I made some mindset shifts. I now know how to attract clients in a non-salesy way. And also, I've discovered the power of investing in one's future. 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.
Find the full transcript of this episode, which you might want to print out, at prosperouscoach.com/250.If you are putting yourself out there as a life coach and talking about life coaching on your website and on socials, you may face some or all of these common challenges:• Potential coaching clients have trouble justifying your fees.• You aren't earning enough to even cover your costs.• Your friends and family don't really understand what you do.• You're getting too few referrals.• Your groups don't fill.• Networking isn't working.• Your social posts about life coaching topics don't get much traction.I hear these complaints from new coaches all the time. And, I always encourage them to refine and pivot instead of quitting.Let's look at these 7 challenges as symptoms of one root cause — it may surprise you what it is and also be a big ‘aha' that helps you realize there's nothing wrong with you or your coaching. It's something else. 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.
To niche or not to niche your coaching business is an ongoing debate. In case you haven't noticed. I'm very much team niche. A niche helps you communicate clearly exactly how you can help, your marketing stay consistent, your search engine optimization and grow your confidence as a coach because your expertise is palatable. Not to mention, it helps you get clients. So ready to find your coaching niche? Here are three proven methods to do so. In this week's podcast episode you'll hear: What cutting all my hair off is exactly like choosing a coaching niche. The two different bees that got stuck in my bonnet today and how it shows the importance of getting grounded with a niche and why not to get too precious with this decision. My three favourite go to strategies to explore what your potential niche might be. Featured on the podcast: You can find the free training on the niche smoothie method, plus 50 mom coaching niches to get your brainstorm juices flowing right here. Let's work together privately to help you experience the process that is checking other coaches' styles to help you land on your own. Learn how to get started here. Mom Coach Club has even more trainings and deep dives around exploring your coaching niche, with new trainings coming each month, for only $5 a month. Like the show? Leave a review here. And a great way to not miss an episode is to subscribe to the show while you're at it.
Find the full transcript for this episode and more helpful resources for coaches at prosperouscoach.com/249.Also mentioned:Episode 184 – How to Charge More for Your CoachingEpisode 191 – Low Pricing Could Kill Your Coaching BusinessInitially I thought being a professional coach would be like being a therapist. People would find me in listings or by referral, keep buying sessions for years, and refer friends. A few years in, no coach I knew had a business like that. It set me to studying successful coaches.Now, I like to test a coaching niche idea and see if it has “legs”. The coaches I work with look for confirmation in 2 ways:1. Their chosen audience is viable — actively seeking solutions and willing to invest in resources.2. Their niche is designed to fit their audience's stated big goals and the problems in the way.This keeps my clients from coaching niche mistakes that would slow them down. It sets them on a confident path.Did you test your coaching niche before creating your website and putting out content on the socials? It's never too late. 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.
Find the full transcript for this episode and other resources for coaches at prosperouscoach.com/248.When you need it most, confidence is elusive. As a new coach, you are on a roller coaster of fear, excitement and overwhelm with imposter syndrome always in your face. I know that place!One of my current clients is in the Market Research phase of developing her coaching business, which will assist every aspect of her business — from writing the most compelling web copy and determining the milestones of her signature program, to exactly how she'll market every day. I'm so proud of her for diving in to do the interviews even though I could tell she was initially afraid. I was totally confident in her abilities. Which is easy for me, right?See, she had no basis yet for confidence on that project. And that's what you need to know first … you cannot have confidence about something you've never done before, but you can have courage.Courage is even better than confidence. It can take you anywhere you want to go! 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.
Find the full transcript and other resources for coaches at prosperouscoach.com/247. Nail Your Niche - 90 minute strategy session with Rhonda HessAlso mentioned, Sofia von Celsing, coach to high achieving women leaders.Why do some coaching niches never pay off?Coaches, with their big hearts, tend to focus on what their audience NEEDS. But I found out through trial and error that marketing a coaching niche that focuses around needs rarely results in enough clients or income. And I think coaching around needs can wander extremely close to therapy.People buy support to get what they need from known resources like therapists or doctors.Coaches that focus their niche, marketing and offers around what their specific audience WANTS —their BIG goals and the BIG problems in that way of achieving those goals — will get more traction, attract more clients and earn more. And by the way — those are things you want.Another reason why certain coaching niches fail is that not all target audiences are viable — by that I mean the audience is easy to access, full of seekers and eager to evolve. Let's dig into that and I'll have lots of examples for you. 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.
Here is the full transcript for this episode and other resources for coaches.Other episodes mentioned include:Episode 41 - 5 Questions to Test Your Coaching Business IntegrityEpisode 102 - No One Can Succeed in Their Coaching Business Without ThisEpisode 215 - 4 Ways to Stop Feeling Lonely in Your Coaching Business24 episodes about money masteryEarly in coaching, I longed for someone who could step me through exactly how to succeed in my coaching business. It's fun to geek-out on coaching skills, but that didn't help me where the rubber meets the road.Where was the guide who could take me step-by-step on the business side — help me zone in on what works? Online tactics training wasn't personalized and was missing foundations of business success.Nine years in, I launched Prosperous Coach because I was then surrounded by new coaches who had no business roadmap either. Step-by-step guidance is one of my zones of genius so I filled that hole with VIP mentoring.There is a clear difference between the mindsets and actions that help you succeed in your coaching business and those that could end with you quitting and losing all your equity in this career. This episode is about 7 specific tipping points to land on the positive side. Rhonda Hess helps new coaches choose a smart 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 call.Or if you're stuck on your coaching niche, grab a Nail Your Niche Strategy Session with Rhonda here.