Podcast appearances and mentions of sandy vilas

Welcome to the 35th Episode of the #100MasterCoaches​ Show. In this episode, Mel interviews Gaurav Arora, MCC from Delhi, India. Gaurav has over fifteen years of rich experience in the professional services industry as a Facilitator, Coach, and Speaker, with a strong track record of building high-performing leadership teams. As an Executive Coach, he works to dismantle barriers that come up at the workplace for leaders and help them in fulfilling their intent. He has worked with individuals and organizations primarily in India, and has led few workshops in China, Indonesia, Thailand, and Turkey in the past. Gaurav is a faculty member with The Leadership Circle (TLC) and handles certifications for Indian geography. Gaurav is also an international partner, faculty, and Coach mentor to Erickson Coaching International in India. Gaurav was the President of ICF Hyderabad Charter Chapter. The breadth of his experience also includes hosting an online talk show “Coaching Matters”, where he had the privilege of interviewing Sir John Whitmore, Janet Harvey, Sandy Vilas, to name a few. As a thought leader, Gaurav is coaching change-makers across India. Gaurav learned how simplicity opens up new experiences and beginnings and how everyone can contribute and generate change. Gaurav is a voracious reader and loves adventure sports. In his free time, he does calligraphy, painting, and reads books. Want to become an ICF Certified Coach like Gaurav, start your journey today at Catalyst Coach www.catalystcoach.live.

This episode is part of my Start Smart Series. A listener asked me to talk about the simplest and least expensive way to get a coaching business off the ground. Great question!I love it when listeners tell me what they want to hear on the show. If you have a specific request, go to my contact page on —ProsperousCoachBlog.com — and get in touch. High Profit, Low Tech and High TouchThe answer to the easiest coaching business model is ultra simple! It's 1:1.If you're charging enough and enroll your clients into a longer term package, you won't need many clients each year to make a good income. I only work with 20 - 30 clients each year.Your marketing could be minimal if you have ready access to your chosen target audience. And because expenses are incredibly low for this business model, 1:1 is the most profitable option.Think about it ... You don't have to have a website (although you may want to.) You won't need a team or even a Virtual Assistant to help you with all the tasks because admin is minimal. You don't need big coordinated marketing campaigns, a strong presence on social media or a bunch of apps with monthly fees.Literally all you need is a phone and a private place in your home to take client calls. And maybe an inexpensive business card for networking.You know what I'm describing, don't you?It's the way every service entrepreneur did business before the internet. Don't roll your eyes. It's still the way a lot of service entrepreneurs operate.Sometimes I wonder if it isn't easier than all the online stuff everyone, including me, does now. But an online business model does allow you to have an international audience, and I love that.For that analog way of business, you have to be an active networker, go where your clients are, be a good conversationalist and a non-salesy enroller.When I started, I only offered private coaching. I found all of my clients through networking and speaking.It was only in my second year that I added in face to face group coaching. Then started doing VIP days - that's 3 to 8 hours of working with one person in one day.It was only in year 6 that I shifted to online. I created a Membership Program. Honestly, a huge amount of work for poor returns. Then, I added a high ticket online Mastermind with two yearly retreats. And I sold two self-study online training programs. For one of them, I took a group of 20 - 50 through it quarterly as well with a closed Facebook group.It was fun doing all of that stuff and I made good money. But it was soooo much work keeping it all rolling. And so much of my income was going to expenses!That's often overlooked when coaches choose a business model. The more complicated or technical you go, the harder you work, and sometimes the less money you keep.There really is no passive revenue except royalties. I was lucky to have the opportunity to co-write Coach Training curriculum for a royalty and that curriculum is still being used.Market Less, Serve Clients LongerBut you know what I like the most? Getting to know my clients well and doing deeper work. The 30 hour work week with a 4 day weekend isn't bad either! That's my lifestyle choice.So in my 20th year in business, I'm back to working privately with client in a 5 month comprehensive coaching business building program. I also offer a 90-minute strategy session.So how do you find and enroll 1:1 clients? That's a question for another episode. But I remember hearing what I thought was an urban legend, when I was in coach training ...Sandy Vilas, the then CEO of Coach Inc, supposedly worked with 80 clients each week, all of whom he enrolled simply by calling colleagues and inviting them

“Coaching is what I really love doing,” declares Sandy Vilas, owner of CoachInc.com, operator of Coach U and Corporate Coach U. “I love supporting entrepreneurs and professionals in dramatically increasing their business and enhancing the quality of their lives.” He coaches clients from all over the world. “The moment I decided to become a fulltime coach, I noticed this sense of peace and fulfillment washing over me. I was having so much fun. I was so passionate, so excited to use knowledge, wisdom and experience that I'd accumulated over 50 years to help others avoid the mistakes I’d made.

Celebrating the International Coaching Week Celebrations - 2013!!!Greetings to you from International Coach Federation Hyderabad Chartered Chapter!  You are listening to 'Coaching Matters' Podcast Series!! On this show we bring you thought provoking conversations with Masters from across the globe. These interviews are designed to bring out some unique aspects of coaching profession. We sincerely hope that you like and benefit from these interviews.  Do share your views, suggestions or feedback on improving this further. write to us on   CoachingMatters@icfhyderabadchapter.in or visit www.icfhyderabadchapter.in http://icfhyderabadchapter.in/coaching-matters/Episode6-Sandy-Vilas-The-Journey-Coaching-Matters.mp3 

Wow, its a priviledge to have Sandy Vilas on the show! Sandy is an author, master certified coach, and not to missed - co-founder of the ICF, and owner/CEO of Coach U - school for coaches. To your shining success!, Sandy is going to share his top techniques for creating a powerful and successful coaching practice. Discussing 5 points of Being and Doing a coaching business. Much of this conversation will translate to other service based businesses, so make sure to listen to someone who built a huge organisation from the bottom up alongside the great Thomas Leonard. Join us to listen to one of the masters in coaching. And feel free to ask any burning questions by calling in on 347-945 6963 or just listen on the line, or computer.

Patricia welcomes Sandy Vilas, CEO of CoachInc.com. He will discuss what coaching is, the benefits of laser coaching, how working with a coach can help you reach your personal and professional goals, and what it takes to become a coach.

Patricia welcomes Sandy Vilas, CEO of CoachInc.com. He will discuss what coaching is, the benefits of laser coaching, how working with a coach can help you reach your personal and professional goals, and what it takes to become a coach.