Podcasts about six degrees society

Are you ready to master the art of networking and build your own thriving community?I sat down and had the most incredible conversation with Emily Merrill, the founder of Six Degrees Society and business coach at Ready Set Coach. Emily is passionate about community building and networking, and she shares her expertise on cultivating relationships, creating thriving communities, and staying engaged with those around you.Over the course of this episode, we explore how to release the pressure and have fun with networking and embrace the mindset of curiosity and openness to new relationships. Next, we delve into how to build an engaged networking community by curating connections in advance. Whether it's through online platforms or in-person events, strategic matchmaking creates meaningful interactions, strengthens relationships, and boosts attendance rates. And finally, we both want to remind you that consistency is key! Even when you feel reluctant, show up and stay engaged. The most surprising opportunities often arise from the moments you least expect.In today's episode, you will hear:The importance of releasing expectationsApproaching networking more like meeting a potential new friendKey strategies for making networking enjoyableThe behind-the-scenes tips for hosting engaging networking eventsCONNECT WITH EMILY:Website: www.sixdegreessociety.comInstagram: @emilyamerrell CONNECT WITH HOLLY:• ASK ME ANYTHING: www.hollymariehaynes.com/chat• DITCH THE SOCIAL DRAMA PODCAST: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/social• WORK WITH HOLLY: www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwith me

This week's episode walks listeners through how to prepare for and embrace different seasons of your business. Em and Lex focus on coaching businesses, but the practical advice applies across industries. Gain wisdom on managing life's different seasons, both expected and unpredictable, and understand their impact on your business. The episode delves into the specific seasons of a coaching business, offering actionable tips for preparation and strategies to sustain momentum. Here's what you'll learn: Strategies for navigating both predictable and unpredictable life moments in business planning.Unique approaches to preparation based on the different seasons your business may encounter.Tips for embracing and effectively handling various business seasons.Real-life examples from Em and Lex, showcasing how they've prepared for different seasons in their business.Practical advice for managing unexpected life events, allowing space for grace during challenging times.Exploration of different business-affecting seasons beyond the conventional understanding.Tips and ideas for considering the financial impact of seasonal coaching on your business.And more!Listener Links:Learn More about the Ready Set Coach Launch Pack: https://www.readysetcoachprogram.com/launch Follow Em & Lex on Instagram at @readysetcoachcommunityJoin the Ready Set Coach Community: www.readysetcoachcommunity.comLearn more about Six Degrees Society and THEPRBAR inc.

In this week's episode, Em and Lex break down the ins and outs of what to do after a failed launch in the coaching industry. Whether it be launching online courses or group programs and having no one sign up or failing to meet your goals, they walk listeners through the different steps of what to do post a failed launch. The hosts speak about their own experiences with failure and what they learned from them. They conduct a four-step mock post-mortem and coach the listener on what lessons to look for in the breakdown.Here's what you'll learn: Tips from seasoned coaches' experiences with failureTips for what to do after a failed launchTips on how to organize your process before a launchWhat elements of a failed launch to pay attention toHow to break down what worked and what didn't in any launchHow to strategize next steps after failureHow to track various metrics during the sales process And more!Listener Links:Learn More about the Ready Set Coach Launch Pack: https://www.readysetcoachprogram.com/launch Follow Em & Lex on Instagram at @readysetcoachcommunityJoin the Ready Set Coach Community: www.readysetcoachcommunity.comLearn more about Six Degrees Society and THEPRBAR inc.

In this week's episode, Em and Lex discuss how long it takes to actually grow a successful coaching business. They talk timelines and break down their own experiences with growing their respective businesses and recap some of their clients' journeys to success. They review the factors that impact how fast a business can or will grow, and review the critical components that lead to quick success.   Here's what you'll learn: Factors that impact how fast your coaching business will growBehind the scenes of how long it took Em & Lex to surpass six-figuresWhat can help your coaching business grow fasterHow long it took some of Em & Lex's clients at Ready Set Coach to achieve successHow the market can impact the time it takes to grow a successful coaching businessAnd more!Listener Links: Learn More about the Ready Set Coach Launch Pack: https://www.readysetcoachprogram.com/launch Follow Em & Lex on Instagram at @readysetcoachcommunityJoin the Ready Set Coach Community: www.readysetcoachcommunity.comLearn more about Six Degrees Society and THEPRBAR inc.

This week's episode answers the question, should you expand your niche? When a Ready Set Coach graduate has a topic request, Em and Lex start coaching. They ask the listeners the following questions: Should you expand your niche?  When do you expand your niche? And if you should, how do you expand your niche? Em and Lex break down what a niche can consist of and what that means for your coaching business. Most coaching niches have several layers. Em and Lex talk through different scenarios and offer tips on how to best operate through each one.  Here's what you'll learn: What makes up a nicheHow to manage the nuances of a nicheHow to determine different niches within types of clients you've already coachedHow niches evolve through a business journeyTips on experimenting with niches for different clientsTips on how to niche down for your coaching businessTips on auditing past clients and analyzing dataTips on committing to expand your nicheAnd more!Listener Links: Learn More about the Ready Set Coach Launch Pack: https://www.readysetcoachprogram.com/launch Follow Em & Lex on Instagram at @readysetcoachcommunityJoin the Ready Set Coach Community: www.readysetcoachcommunity.comLearn more about Six Degrees Society and THEPRBAR inc.

In this week's episode, Em and Lex dive into what they learned being back in the buyer's seat as they shopped Ad Coaches and programs -  a new skill they're looking to learn and to leverage for the Ready Set Coach Community. They explain how their observations can be leveraged to help listeners get more clients.  Here's what you'll learn: How Em and Lex first got started in coachingWhat it was like being the buyer's seat when they first started their journey, and what they were looking for and cared about back thenHow (and why) they plan to leverage paid advertisingWhat they've learned being back in the buyer's seat at this point in their businessWhat things they looked for and cared about when vetting different coaches and programs - and what factored into their final selection.How their observations can be leveraged to help listeners rock the sales call and get more paying clientsAnd more!Listener Links: Learn More about the Ready Set Coach Launch Pack: https://www.readysetcoachprogram.com/launch Follow Em & Lex on Instagram at @readysetcoachprogramJoin the Ready Set Coach Community: readysetcoachcommunity.comLearn more about Six Degrees Society and THEPRBAR inc.

This week's episode walks through Em and Lex's predictions for the top coaching industry trends of 2024. One week into the new year, Em and Lex predict what 2024 will look like for coaching and the trends that the market supports. Tune in this week's episode to stay ahead of the 2024 coaching trends. Here's what you'll learn: Trends expected to appear in the coaching industry in 2024Trends that indicate more in-person events in 2024Trends they expect that the market will support based on market researchTips about future hybrid coaching modelsTips on how to support neurodiversity in coachingEm and Lex's thoughts on the health and wellness coaching space Em and Lex's thoughts on shifts in entrepreneurshipTips on where to focus social efforts going into the next year Tips on getting out the comfort zones and making the jump And more!Listener Links: Learn More about the Ready Set Coach Launch Pack: https://www.readysetcoachprogram.com/launch Follow Em & Lex on Instagram at @readysetcoachprogramJoin the Ready Set Coach Community: https://www.readysetcoachprogram.com/communityLearn more about the Ready Set Coach Program at Readysetcoachprogram.comLearn more about Six Degrees Society and THEPRBAR inc.

This week's episode lays out the blueprint for nailing sales calls every time. Em and Lex walk through their five step approach to sales calls in an effort to take the pressure off the idea of “making a sale” and instead offer a strategy that yields results. They take listeners through the evolution of a sales call, offering tips to change one's mindset, tactics to change perspectives during a call, and the variety of ways to close on a sale. Em and Lex discuss everything from their preparation tips, like writing out a script beforehand, to the many ways listeners can succeed as a coach before the sales call ends. The skills needed to nail sales calls can take years to develop but luckily listeners of the Ready Set Coach podcast have Em and Lex to help grow their businesses. Here's what you'll learn: Tips on how to naile sales calls every timeHow to successfully get clients from the sales funnel to the sales callHow to overcome the intimidating aspects of sellingTips on the initial approach to a sales call Tips on overcoming imposter syndromeThe five step blueprint to nail a sales callsTips on mindset and preparation for sales callsHow Em and Lex's experience allowed for smoother sales calls for RSC And more!Listener Links: Learn More about the Ready Set Coach Launch Pack: https://www.readysetcoachprogram.com/launch Follow Em & Lex on Instagram at @readysetcoachprogramJoin the Ready Set Coach Community: https://www.readysetcoachprogram.com/communityLearn more about the Ready Set Coach Program at Readysetcoachprogram.comLearn more about Six Degrees Society and THEPRBAR inc.

This week's episode focuses on two of the most powerful coaching and life skills.. Em and Lex discuss the importance of active listening and provide tips and best practices for listeners to be present at all times with clients and coworkers, and how to tune out distractions to better actively participate in discussions. Em and Lex also discuss an aspect of their coaching toolkit that includes asking open-ended questions to clients that can help fast-track finding solutions and seeing results.  Here's what you'll learn: Tips on how to be a good active listenerWhy turning off distractions is importantHow active listening helps in coaching and life overallTips on taking effective notes during sales callsTheir thoughts on listening barriers and different types of questions to ask clientsThe different types of questions that generate action, reflection or responseAnd more!Learn More about the Ready Set Coach Launch Pack: https://www.readysetcoachprogram.com/launch Follow Em & Lex on Instagram at @readysetcoachcommunity Join the Ready Set Coach Community: https://www.readysetcoachprogram.com/communityLearn more about the Ready Set Coach Program at Readysetcoachprogram.comLearn more about Six Degrees Society and THEPRBAR inc.

Nicole Hartwig Landau is the head of the community for Dreamers & Doers, an award-winning community and PR Hype Machine™ amplifying extraordinary women entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders. Nicole is a 2x founder and adjunct professor at Parsons School of Design. Em and Lex (in person from Denver, CO, together on screen) interview Nicole about how to create and grow a community, how to foster community engagement, and how to know whether or now you should build a community of your own. Here's what you'll learn: All about the Dreamers & Doers communityNicole Landau's entrepreneurial journey and how she became the Head of Community at Dreamers & DoersThe different strategies that Dreamers & Doers has utilized in growing and maintaining their membershipTips on how to foster engagement within communityHow to know if building a community is the right next step for youAnd more!Connect with Nicole: https://www.instagram.com/nicolehartwiglandau/Learn about Dreamers & Doers: https://www.instagram.com/dreamersdoers/https://www.dreamersdoers.com/get-amplifiedLearn More about the Ready Set Coach Launch Pack: https://www.readysetcoachprogram.com/launch Follow Em & Lex on Instagram at @readysetcoachcommunityJoin the Ready Set Coach Community: readysetcoachcommunity.comLearn more about Six Degrees Society and THEPRBAR inc.

 In this week's episode, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith break down the cycles of procrastination and how it can impact your goals. They break down the reasons for procrastination and offer strategies to overcome the cycle to stop procrastinating in your business and life. Here's what you'll learn: Different examples of how procrastination appears in business and lifeHow procrastination can impact your goalsThe root causes of procrastinationTips on how to realize you're procrastinatingStrategies to stop procrastinating in business and lifeEm & Lex's self-reflections on how they operate or procrastinateAnd more!Learn More about the Ready Set Coach Launch Pack: https://www.readysetcoachprogram.com/launch Follow Em & Lex on Instagram at @readysetcoachcommunityJoin the Ready Set Coach Community: readysetcoachcommunity.comLearn more about Six Degrees Society and THEPRBAR inc.

This week Em & Lex chat with Reese Evans, Founder of Yes Supply. Reese is a Master Success + Abundance Coach, Trainer of NLP, Hypnosis, EFT, Energy Work, and Success Coaching, and founder of YES SUPPLY INC. Reese shares her story of how she got into the coaching space, what coaching certifications she completed, and why and how she ultimately created her own coaching certification program.  Here's what you'll learn: Reese's founder, coaching and career journeyHow she developed her philosophies and skillsets as a coachHer journey with coaching certification and lessons learnedWhy and how she created her own coaching certification program through Yes SupplyThings to think about if you're considering going through or building a coaching certification programAll about the Yes Supply MethodAnd more!Learn about YES SUPPLY: https://www.yessupply.co/Connect with Reese: https://www.instagram.com/yessupply/Learn More about the Ready Set Coach Launch Pack: https://www.readysetcoachprogram.com/launch Follow Em & Lex on Instagram at @readysetcoachcommunityJoin the Ready Set Coach Community: https://www.readysetcoachprogram.com/communityLearn more about Six Degrees Society and THEPRBAR inc.

This week's episode is focused on starting and building your reputation in the coaching industry. Em and Lex break down their reputation-building strategies to establish authority and sign clients.  Here's what you'll learn: How Em and Lex got their start building their business reputationsThe importance of being aware of how you interact with people and clientsReputation-building strategies when you're just starting outThe different steps of building your reputation How your client's success can directly impact your reputationAnd more!Learn More about the Ready Set Coach Launch Pack: https://www.readysetcoachprogram.com/launch Follow Em & Lex on Instagram at @readysetcoachcommunityJoin the Ready Set Coach Community: https://www.readysetcoachcommunity.comLearn more about Six Degrees Society and THEPRBAR inc.

In this episode, Em and Lex break down why they decided to turn their signature Ready Set Coach group program into a passive online course, the Ready Set Coach Launch Pack. They break exactly how they did it, and lessons learned along the way. Here's what you'll learn: Suggested business models they have when starting out as a new coach They look back at the five cohorts that have gone through the Ready Set Coach Group ProgramHow they fine-tuned their program as the world evolvedEm and Lex's plans for the Ready Set Coach online community and how to get their content out to the masses at an accessible price pointWhen and how to know if you're ready to launch a passive online courseAll about the Ready Set Coach Launch Pack, and the steps they took to create itAnd more!Learn More about the Ready Set Coach Launch Pack: https://www.readysetcoachprogram.com/launch Follow Em & Lex on Instagram at @readysetcoachcommunityJoin the Ready Set Coach Community: https://www.readysetcoachcommunity.comLearn more about Six Degrees Society and THEPRBAR inc.

In this episode, Em, Lex chat with Messaging & Storytelling Coach Carolyn Stine about the challenges of navigating controversy while being coaches. Carolyn offers tips on navigating those moments thoughtfully and looking within yourself and your own goals to help along the way. Here's what you'll learn: Hear how Carolyn Stine started her own coaching businessEm and Carolyn's relationship and journey into coachingHow Carolyn's life journey led down the  path of being a coachThe steps Carolyn took to honor the coach within herselfTips on navigating controversy as a coach while promoting your offerTips on navigating controversy in the world of coaching overall and how that can impact a businessAnd more!Follow Em & Lex on Instagram at @readysetcoachcommunityJoin the Ready Set Coach Community: https://www.readysetcoachprogram.com/communityLearn more about the Ready Set Coach Program at Readysetcoachcommunity.comLearn more about Six Degrees Society and THEPRBAR inc.Engage with Carolyn Stine: Website: https://www.carolynstineconsulting.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolynbstine/

In this week's episode, Em and Lex walk through marketing and the client journey. They pull back the curtain and specifically review how they signed their last 9 high ticket clients and the unique marketing and sales funnel each of those individuals underwent signing. They offer homework to both new coaches and seasoned coaches on things to audit and work on to improve client close rates.  Here's what you'll learn: Learn Em and Lex's thoughts on how to sign high-ticket clientsHear tips on the client journey and what it takes to get a client to sign Their tips and tricks for signing high-ticket clientsExamples of the specific marketing tactics that brought them their last 9 paying clients. How to audit your own actions to better be able to sign more clientsAnd more!Follow Em & Lex on Instagram at @readysetcoachcommunityJoin the Ready Set Coach Community: https://www.readysetcoachprogram.com/communityLearn more about the Ready Set Coach Program at Readysetcoachcommunity.comLearn more about Six Degrees Society and THEPRBAR inc.

 Em and Lex ARE BACK! This episode, the first episode of season 2, reviews what lies ahead in Season 2 of the Ready Set Coach Podcast and reflects on the lessons Emily and Lexie have learned thus far during the launch of the free Ready Set Coach community.  Here's what you'll learn: How Em and Lex decided to start the RSC CommunityWho the community is forTheir plans for their community and how it will growWhat's in store for season 2 Some of their guest experts they will interviewWhat lessons they have learned in launching the Ready Set Coach CommunityAnd more!Follow Em & Lex on Instagram at @readysetcoachprogramJoin the Ready Set Coach Community: https://www.readysetcoachprogram.com/communityLearn more about the Ready Set Coach Program at Readysetcoachcommunity.com Learn more about Six Degrees Society and THEPRBAR inc.

This special drop episode explains more about Ready Set Coach 2.0. Em and Lex talk about the Ready Set Coach Community and what's inside the new community. They give an update on the upcoming new podcast season and talk about the new Ready Set Coach community launch. Hear who this community is for and how to apply to be a part of the new community platform where you can learn, develop, sound board and review as female coaches.  Here's what you'll learn: How the community runsHow Em and Lex are entering into a season of impactHow to apply for the new communityWhy Em and Lex decided to create this communityWho this community is forTheir visions for the future of the podcast and the programAnd more!Follow Em & Lex on Instagram at @readysetcoachprogramLearn more about the Ready Set Coach Program at Readysetcoachprogram.comLearn more about Six Degrees Society and THEPRBAR inc.

The 60th episode of the Ready Set Coach Podcast wraps up the first season of the show. Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith update listeners on the current status of their cohort, and what listeners can expect for Ready Set Coach 2.0 (coming soon!) Follow Em & Lex on Instagram at @readysetcoachprogramLearn more about the Ready Set Coach Program at Readysetcoachprogram.comLearn more about Six Degrees Society and THEPRBAR inc.

This week is a fun episode that has a lesson in the pun… Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith talk about how to enter into your Taylor Swift era of coaching. They talk about Taylor Swift's different eras and their pivotal role in her journey to success. They relate the icon's journey to different stages of launching, growing, and scaling a coaching business, discussing key takeaways.  Here's what you'll learn: How Taylor Swift's eras compare to launching and growing a coaching businessTips on how to work through those transitional periodsThey compare the specific eras that Taylor was in and how those times can compare to what it's like becoming and evolving as a coachUnspoken truths about coaching that Em and Lex have personally experiencedHow the different Taylor eras reflect different times in life and businessIdentifying what era you are in now and what era you want to get into nextAnd more on all things Taylor Swift…Follow Em & Lex on Instagram at @readysetcoachprogramLearn more about the Ready Set Coach Program at Readysetcoachprogram.comLearn more about Six Degrees Society and THEPRBAR inc.

This week's special minisode is about Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith discussing overcoming a funk and resetting your motivation. Em and Lex share valuable tips and strategies for handling difficult days when you feel down or lack motivation. They'll emphasize the importance of validating your feelings and share helpful ways to cope when the hard days arise.  Here's what you'll learn: The overarching theme is that we are all human and going through the trials of lifeTips for handling days when motivation is low The importance of validating your feelings How Em and Lex have helped each other through life and business woesStrategies for identifying solutions to handle your feelingsThe benefits of spending time outdoors and fueling your body Special stretches led by Em to increase blood flow and reset your mindAnd more!Follow Em & Lex on Instagram at @readysetcoachprogramLearn more about the Ready Set Coach Program at Readysetcoachprogram.comLearn more about Six Degrees Society and THEPRBAR inc.

This week, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith dive into time-saving hacks and strategies for coaches, sharing their personal approaches in their multi-business lives. They reflect on the evolving landscape of business promotion and the latest influence of technologies such as ChatGPT and AI. Beyond tech, Em and Lex share different techniques to help improve overall business productivity and efficiency.  Here's what you'll learn: The reality about having “not enough time”Reflections on the pros and cons of AI and ChatGPTWhat Em and Lex think about ChatGPT and its application in businessWarnings about using ChatGPT in the coaching industry The importance of maintaining your unique point of view Tips on using new technologies for more effective time-saving strategiesTime-saving strategies to apply to your businessHow to use AI to help prompt content ideas for promotion or social mediaEm and Lex's approaches to juggling multiple projects and businesses while saving timeHow to use habit stacking and content blocking techniques to save timeScheduling tools and systems used by Em and Lex And more!Follow Em & Lex on Instagram at @readysetcoachprogramLearn more about the Ready Set Coach Program at Readysetcoachprogram.comLearn more about Six Degrees Society and THEPRBAR inc.

 This week, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith discuss how to build and establish credibility as you begin your coaching journey and build your business. They talk through common perceptions (and misconceptions) of the title ‘coach', and share valuable tips on how to build and establish credibility regardless of which phase you're at in your coaching business. Additionally, they reflect on their journeys as coaches and tactics that have been helpful in developing their own credibility. Here's what you'll learn: Perceptions (and misconceptions) of the title coach - and alternative words and titles to use Tips on establishing credibility as a coach Effective language that highlights your coaching expertiseHow to position your resume to highlight your credibility as a coachIdeas on how to build up a credible network to establish authorityHow Em and Lex started getting testimonials from their coaching clients The power of collaborations, speaking events, and case studies in building credibilityAnd more!Follow Em & Lex on Instagram at @readysetcoachprogramLearn more about the Ready Set Coach Program at Readysetcoachprogram.comLearn more about Six Degrees Society and THEPRBAR inc.

This week Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith discuss different strategic partnership ideas that coaches can use to grow their businesses. They give personal examples, review campaigns that have worked for their clients, and share what it takes for a partnership to ultimately be deemed successful in and out of the coaching world. Here's what you'll learn: Examples of what a strategic partnership can look like Tips on creating and leading in a partnership for your coaching businessStrategic partnership ideas and campaigns that have been successful for Em and Lex's businessesDifferent buckets of collaborationHow to curate an email list that brings in people to your events and partnershipsHow collaborations can be mutually beneficialTips on deciding what you want from a partnership and what you have to offerAnd more!Follow Em & Lex on Instagram at @readysetcoachprogramLearn more about the Ready Set Coach Program at Readysetcoachprogram.comLearn more about Six Degrees Society and THEPRBAR inc.

This week's episode takes listeners behind the scenes of what is looks like when you've achieved “success” in life, entrepreneurship, and running a coaching business. Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith reflect on their transitions into entrepreneurship, the highs and lows involved in running a business, and how social media rarely ever shares the full story of someone's journey. Here's what you'll learn: Em and Lex reflect on their corporate journies and what went on “behind the resume”Behind the scenes of their lives in their early career yearsA reminder that it's rare to know what's going on “behind the curtain” in someone's lifeLearnings from past failures and how they apply it to their businesses todayWhat successful moments have looked like for Em and LexWhat not-so-successful moments looked like for them as wellTips on cultivating your community for your own business and selfAnd moreFollow Em & Lex on Instagram at @readysetcoachprogramLearn more about the Ready Set Coach Program at Readysetcoachprogram.comLearn more about Six Degrees Society and THEPRBAR inc.

This week, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith discuss the ‘should's' and shouldn'ts of adding a coaching offer to your existing business. They discuss their own experience in adding a coaching revenue stream, and how they evolved in their own businesses in doing so. Tune in to hear their tips on both what to consider and what to do to create more impact and revenue with coaching. Here's what you'll learn: Tips on how to add a coaching offering to your existing businessEm and Lex's experience in how they created their own coaching offeringsHow to price your coaching offer Lexie breaks down her PR journey and evolution of her coaching business to now opening up an agency branchTips on making sure your offering fits within your personality and your business modelThe shoulds and shouldn'ts of adding a coaching offering to an existing businessAnd more!Follow Em & Lex on Instagram at @readysetcoachprogramLearn more about the Ready Set Coach Program at Readysetcoachprogram.comLearn more about Six Degrees Society and THEPRBAR inc.

In this week's episode, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith are joined by executive functioning coach Corie Wightlin. Corie, Em, and Lex discuss overcoming overwhelm in life and business and taming your inner critic. Corie shares tangible practices to improve executive functioning that listeners can implement immediately and reveals how neurodiversity relates to coaching much more than you might think. Here's what you'll learn: The science behind the pre-frontal cortex and how it allows us to think critically What an executive functioning coach isThe difference between neurodiversity and executive functioningHow what Corie teaches applies to coaches and their businessesAdvice on taming your inner criticTips on what to do when you are experiencing overwhelm in your businessHow to reduce stress to increase productivityAnd more!Find Corie Wightlin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wightlincoachingservices/?hl=enExplore her website: https://wightlincoachingservices.com/about-corieFollow Em & Lex on Instagram at @readysetcoachprogramLearn more about the Ready Set Coach Program at Readysetcoachprogram.comLearn more about Six Degrees Society and THEPRBAR inc.

In this week's episode, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith discuss whether or not pivoting your coaching business is strategic or if it's an excuse masking a different issue. They break down what a successful, smart pivot looks like versus an unsuccessful, counter-productive pivot, and share how listeners can decipher where they fall between the two. Here's what you'll learn: What it means to pivot in businessHow the coaching industry has changed post-pandemicThoughts on how businesses have used pivoting to cover up something else that's going wrong in their businessExamples of successful pivots they have seenExamples of unsuccessful pivots they have seen clients makeHow pivots can be used to give business owners an easy out when they don't want to stick to the “long game”Tips on being comfortable in and excited about what your selling How to know if your inclination to pivot is strategic or notAnd more! Follow Em & Lex on Instagram at @readysetcoachprogramLearn more about the Ready Set Coach Program at Readysetcoachprogram.comLearn more about Six Degrees Society and THEPRBAR inc.

In the 50th episode of the Ready Set Coach Podcast, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith discuss their experiences and insights from launching the podcast and program. They explore the strategies behind the podcast's launch and highlight commonalities among successful Ready Set Coach Program participants. They conclude by guiding maximizing personal and business growth through coaching investments.Here's what you'll learn: Learn how the Ready Set Coach Podcast came to beHear how Lexie and Emily started the Ready Set Coach ProgramHear the challenges they faced when entering the coaching industryCommon traits and actions they've seen their most successful clients take both in and out of the program.More about the upcoming Ready Set Coach CohortHow to maximize your coaching investments And moreFollow Em & Lex on Instagram at @readysetcoachprogramLearn more about the Ready Set Coach Program at Readysetcoachprogram.comLearn more about Six Degrees Society and THEPRBAR inc.

This week, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith chat about choosing the right social media platform to market your coaching business. They talk about different social platforms they've utilized in their businesses, how they track growth metrics, and the main things to consider when selecting where to put your efforts when launching and growing your coaching business.Here's what you'll learn: The different types of social media platforms that you can market your coaching business onHow to know where your ideal clients are hanging out on social mediaHow to measure your growth across different social platformsWhat to consider when deciding which social platforms to invest your time inLearn how to leverage your personal strengths to grow your coaching business authentically on social mediaAnd more! Follow Em & Lex on Instagram at @readysetcoachprogramLearn more about the Ready Set Coach Program at Readysetcoachprogram.comLearn more about Six Degrees Society and THEPRBAR inc.

In this episode, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith drop tips on how to step away from busyness as a coach. They break down what busyness might look like in different phases of your business life and share necessary mindset reframes they've utilized to find a healthier relationship with time and reduce overwhelm.Here's what you'll learn: Em & Lex's best time management tips for coachesWhat systems Em and Lex use to help with their busyness as coachesHow elements of time and being busy ultimately become a choiceDifferent tips on how to reframe busyness to regain control of your schedule and lifeThe reality behind feeling overwhelmed with a never-ending to-do listAnd more!Follow Em & Lex on Instagram at @readysetcoachprogramLearn more about the Ready Set Coach Program at Readysetcoachprogram.comLearn more about Six Degrees Society and THEPRBAR inc.

Hear 7 things Lex loves and hates about being a coach. In this minisode, Lex breaks down the less obvious things to prepare for in your coaching business and reviews what she likes and dislikes about the industry and her job. Here's what you'll learn: The 7 things Lex loves and hates about being a coachHow holding space for others can be both exciting and exhausting - and how to protect yourself in the processHow many coaches aren't prepared for how much admin and operational work is involved in running a businessTips on dealing with inconsistent revenue and crafting your business model to become consistentThe need to adjust and adapt to different learning styles as a coachHer experience building her offer suite to support her lifestyle and the flexibility that comes along with being a coachThe highs and lows you may experience in the coaching industryThe reality that hits when your clients do (and don't) get or see resultsAnd more!Follow Em & Lex on Instagram at @readysetcoachprogramLearn more about the Ready Set Coach Program at Readysetcoachprogram.comLearn more about Six Degrees Society and THEPRBAR inc.

This week's episode is a solo episode from Emily Merrell! She breaks down different things she sees when people start their side hustles or coaching businesses. She breaks down the mindset behind promoting yourself on social media, sending newsletters, and other ways to show up when starting your business. She offers tips on getting over that mindset, making money, and promoting yourself in your business.Here's what you'll learn: Examples of Em's objections when she started Six Degrees Society on promoting herself and how she got over thatHow she started making money with her businessBreaking down the mindsets with all of the things when starting their businessHow she separated herself from her business when promoting events Reframing being annoyed to providing valueHer tips on sending newsletters about events And more on showing up for yourself and your business!Follow Em & Lex on Instagram at @readysetcoachprogramLearn more about the Ready Set Coach Program at Readysetcoachprogram.comLearn more about Six Degrees Society and THEPRBAR inc.

This week, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith talk about how to build sales funnels for your coaching business and have fun with funnels! They reveal their own personal sales funnels that are running behind the scenes at THEPRBAR, Six Degrees Society, and Ready Set Coach and review what types of sales funnels are the best fit based on your unique coaching model.Here's what you'll learn: What a sales funnel is, and how it applies to your coaching businessLexie's personal sales funnel for her 1:1 coaching offerings at THEPRBAR inc. Why Lexie chose to build the sales funnel, to help qualify leadsEmily's experience with automating funnels for her company, Six Degrees Society How Emily utilizes email sequences in her funnel and why this works for her offeringsDifferent systems to have your funnels in place and examples of how Em and Lex have used the systemsHow to select and build the best sales funnel for your coaching businessAnd More! Follow Em & Lex on Instagram at @readysetcoachprogramLearn more about the Ready Set Coach Program at Readysetcoachprogram.comLearn more about Six Degrees Society and THEPRBAR inc.

Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith are event pros! In this episode, they share different ways to leverage events to grow your coaching business. They talk about different types of events, how to create and market events, and how to utilize them to grow your audience and attract new coaching leads to your business. Here's what you'll learn: Examples of events Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith did in their early careersHow events helped them establish their client basesHow they use events to grow Ready Set CoachTypes of events you can create as a coachHow events are essential to PRHow to think of yourself as a teacher when hosting an eventHow to leverage events to grow your coaching business and clienteleFiguring out which type of event works best for your coaching businessSome of the first events Em and Lex hosted for Ready Set CoachHow different types of events can help you find your ideal clientsAnd More! Follow Em & Lex on Instagram at @readysetcoachprogramLearn more about the Ready Set Coach Program at Readysetcoachprogram.comLearn more about Six Degrees Society and THEPRBAR inc.

This week, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith talk about how to conduct market research for your coaching business. They speak to the importance of conducting market research in your coaching area as well as overall in the industry. They review the important types of market research, how you can conduct such for your own practice, and how to use and apply market research findings in the overall development and growth of your coaching business. Here's what you'll learn: What market research and how it is used for coaching businessesTwo types of market research Em & Lex suggest you gather for your coaching practiceExamples of how Ready Set Coach integrates market research in their module teachings What competitor research can do for your businessTips on how getting in front of your audience can help you audit your offering and figure out what customers actually wantExamples of market research questions that you can use on a market research callHow to use and apply market research to develop your offerings and grow your coaching businessHow to find people who are willing to participate in market research callsAnd more! Follow Em & Lex on Instagram at @readysetcoachprogramLearn more about the Ready Set Coach Program at Readysetcoachprogram.comLearn more about Six Degrees Society and THEPRBAR inc.

In this episode, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith dive into how to navigate being triggered while living and working in a digital world. They get personal and share their own experiences of getting triggered on social media and how they've navigated accordingly. They explore the root cause of triggers and discuss actional ways listeners and coaches can navigate in today's digital landscape.  Here's what you'll learn: Examples of triggers they have seen and experienced in personal and business lifeHow triggers can business triggers are often attached to something much more personalHow to acknowledge triggers and explore the root causeExamples of the ‘shoulds' they see come up in motherhood and businessHow triggers can be a positive motivator and help you to take actionStrategies for dealing with people or places that trigger youThe benefit of looking at things from an empathetic viewpointHow to set boundaries with yourself and your triggersAnd More!Follow Em & Lex on Instagram at @readysetcoachprogramLearn more about the Ready Set Coach Program at Readysetcoachprogram.comLearn more about Six Degrees Society and THEPRBAR inc.

How do you do it all?! Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith walk listeners through how to manage time to add a new coaching revenue stream or side hustle to your life. They review best practices and considerations for those working full-time, existing business owners diversifying their offerings, and multi-passionate entrepreneurs and business owners looking to get into the coaching world. Here's what you'll learn: How Em and Lex personally time manage their multiple businesses - Ready Set Coach, Six Degrees Society, and THEPRBAR inc.How to manage launching a coaching side hustle while still working full-time.How to allocate time to start a coaching revenue stream in your existing businessExamples of systems that Em and Lex use in managing their own businessesMindset reframes on time management and tangible tips to try yourselfThe importance of making space in life outside of businessAnd MoreFollow Em & Lex on Instagram at @readysetcoachprogramLearn more about the Ready Set Coach Program at Readysetcoachprogram.comLearn more about Six Degrees Society and THEPRBAR inc.

This week, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith walk through how to pick the best marketing strategy for your coaching business. They review various common marketing strategies on the market and discuss how to choose which will ultimately work best for you and your coaching practice. Here's what you'll learn: Examples of different marketing strategies that exist for new coachesHow to take inventory of what works for you as an individual in marketingHow a strategy can only work if it aligns with your strengthsMarketing strategies that Em & Lex have used personally - what worked, and what didn'tThe key to activating an effective marketing strategy for your coaching businessWhat to avoid when marketing your coaching practiceAnd More!Follow Em & Lex on Instagram at @readysetcoachprogramLearn more about the Ready Set Coach Program at Readysetcoachprogram.comLearn more about Six Degrees Society and THEPRBAR inc.

This week, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith discuss the most common places they see coaches drop the ball when it comes to launching and growing a successful coaching business. They reframe ‘dropping the ball' as opportunities for growth and improvement. Tune in to hear what common mistakes you can avoid when starting and running a coaching business. Here's what you'll learn: The most common mistakes Em & Lex see coaches making in the sales processThe importance (and opportunity) of follow upsWhy it's critical to never assume anything, and ways to reframe an assumption to your and your client's benefitThe marketing mistakes they see coaches routinely making - and how to avoid doing such yourselfHow to improve your sales close rateOther common places coaches drop the ball and homework on how to turn them into opportunities for your own coaching practice And More! Follow Em & Lex on Instagram at @readysetcoachprogramLearn more about the Ready Set Coach Program at Readysetcoachprogram.comLearn more about Six Degrees Society and THEPRBAR inc.

In this episode of Good Enough for Now, I talk with Emily Merrell, the Founder and Community Curator of Six Degrees Society, a Professional Speaker and Podcast host. She has supported thousands of ambitious women to get what they want in their personal and professional lives. Emily shares her expert knowledge through signature connection events, sold out masterminds and 1:1 coaching. Emily's expertise has been applauded and featured by Refinery29, Girlboss, Forbes and Huffington Post. Tune in to hear Emily share how to be true to yourself in taking risks that feel grounded in skills, forged from experience and curiosity for what's possible.    SHOWNOTES + TRANSCRIPT FOLLOW GOOD ENOUGH FOR NOW:Instagram LinkedIn Facebook CONTACT US: info@gefnstudios.com    

How many clients can you really take on as a coach? In this episode, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith talk about how to set your client's capacity as a coach. They speak to how to determine such throughout different seasons of life, and the reality of how much time a single client truly takes. Reflecting on their experiences dealing with fluctuating workloads and capacity, they share tangible tips and homework on how listeners can avoid burnout or boredom. Here's what you'll learn: The number one element that is key in determining and setting your capacity as a coachTips on how to take inventory of your own energy levelsHow finding the time of the day that you work best in is criticalThe definition of a super-user and under-user is in coaching, and how each affect your capacity overallHow much time it truly takes to service a coaching client or a group programThat it's OK to change your capacity throughout different seasons of your life and businessAnd More!Follow Em & Lex on Instagram at @readysetcoachprogramLearn more about the Ready Set Coach Program at Readysetcoachprogram.comLearn more about Six Degrees Society and THEPRBAR inc.

In this bonus episode, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith, co-founders of Ready Set Coach, break down what the Ready Set Coach Program actually is! Learn what's involved, the nuts and bolts of the program, who it's for, what topics are covered, what makes the program unique, and when doors are open to their next and upcoming cohorts.  Here's what you'll learn: All about the Ready Set Coach ProgramThe different iterations the program has gone throughWhat the program looks like todayWho this program is geared toward servingThe nitty gritty details of how the program worksWhat they dive into during bi-weekly meetings The types of modules they coverWhat makes the program uniqueAnd More!Follow Em & Lex on Instagram at @readysetcoachprogramLearn more about the Ready Set Coach Program at Readysetcoachprogram.comLearn more about Six Degrees Society and THEPRBAR inc.

This week, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith dive into the world of Client Relations and break down how to deal with client red flags in the coaching industry. They share lessons learned the hard way, and how to ethically and professionally deal with a variety of challenging client issues in real-time - from clients wanting out of a contract to say no to the wrong fit, to payment issues, and beyond. Here's what you'll learn: Tips on how to handle a client who wants to break the contractDifferent ways to productively decline working with a client if they're the wrong fit.Em & Lex's personal experiences dealing with different client red flagsHow to approach tough client conversations professionallyWhat to do when you encounter billing problems with a clientBest practices for seamless client billingWhat your job is as a coach and what it isn'tAnd more! Follow Em & Lex on Instagram at @readysetcoachprogramLearn more about the Ready Set Coach Program at Readysetcoachprogram.comLearn more about Six Degrees Society and THEPRBAR inc.

In this episode, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith break down ways to avoid burnout when launching your coaching business, revenue stream, or side hustle. They provide personal tips that have enabled them to avoid burnout in their own businesses and share a variety of actionable strategies that will enable and empower coaches to put their health first (without their business paying the price.)  Here's what you'll learn: Tips on taking inventory on how to best time block according to your personal energy levelsStrategies on how to keep yourself accountable for prioritizing wellness Advice on how to create sustainable systems for your business to growHow Em & Lex have personally avoided burnout when launching and growing their own businessesDifferent systems the pair have utilized to schedule out content and recurring business activitiesWhy it makes sense to prioritize wellness if you truly want to grow your coaching business in the long termAnd more!Follow Em & Lex on Instagram at @readysetcoachprogramLearn more about the Ready Set Coach Program at Readysetcoachprogram.comLearn more about Six Degrees Society and THEPRBAR inc.

In this episode, your hosts talk about how to extend the lifecycle of working with coaching clients looking at the ladder of business offerings and how to get clients in the door, to continue working with them in different capacities throughout your offerings. They break down mindset hurdles for selling to clients that have already been sold. Here's what you'll learn: The ladders Em and Lex offer in their own businessesSupporting clients through many phases of their lives and businessesWays to come up with conversations to sell to clients you've already soldContinuing support for clients as you work with them with a different offeringTips on making sure the invite to continue working with them is in placeWhat the ladder is and you present it to your clients And More!Follow Em & Lex on Instagram at @readysetcoachprogramLearn more about the Ready Set Coach Program at Readysetcoachprogram.comLearn more about Six Degrees Society and THEPRBAR inc.

This week's episode focuses on how much it costs to launch and grow a new coaching business or side hustle. From basic legal start-up costs to software to tech, creative services, and much more, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith share where they personally invested when launching and where they got scrappy, and provide insight on how others can do the same.Here's what you'll learn: How they approached business costs when first starting out - where they got scrappy, and where they investedThe various investment categories that go into starting a coaching businessDifferent software and hidden business fees to keep on your radarPlaces they wish they had and hadn't spent money on Actual costs for various software and areas needed to run a legal businessHomework on how you can begin to budget launching a coaching businessAnd More! Follow Em & Lex on Instagram at @readysetcoachprogramLearn more about the Ready Set Coach Program at Readysetcoachprogram.comLearn more about Six Degrees Society and THEPRBAR inc.

This week's episode focuses on finding your perfect coaching niche. Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith discuss common mistakes, how they found their own perfect coaching niche, and how they allowed their ideal client to evolve as their businesses grew. They give real-life examples, tangle tips, and much more. Here's what you'll learn: Key points to keep in mind when finding and selecting a coaching nicheHow you can marry your passion with a problem to solveUnique coaches and niches they've seen over the yearsHow they selected their first coaching niche, and how it evolved over timeHow to curate your language to attract whoever your ideal client isTips on how to meet your clients where they're atHow to identify elements that create or evolve your niche into something else  Follow Em & Lex on Instagram at @readysetcoachprogramLearn more about the Ready Set Coach Program at Readysetcoachprogram.comLearn more about Six Degrees Society and THEPRBAR inc.

Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith break down the 4 Ms of a successful coaching business – Management, Mindset, Money & Messaging. They reflect on their own journey in their coaching businesses and how these 4 Ms have created successful businesses both for themselves and their clients.Here's what you'll learn: The 4Ms of a successful coaching businessHow mindset comes into play in your businessThe importance of knowing your numbersTips on management and how to create a successful business using suchThe importance of messaging - and tipsThe importance of positioning yourself as an expert in your field - and how to do soIdeas on what people aren't taking advantage of when it comes to messagingHow the 4 Ms come into play in the Ready Set Coach ProgramOrganization and development tips to help uplevel your coaching businessAnd More!  Follow Em & Lex on Instagram at @readysetcoachprogramLearn more about the Ready Set Coach Program at Readysetcoachprogram.comLearn more about Six Degrees Society and THEPRBAR inc.

This week's episode outlines some essential skills for effective coaching from everything from concepts of asking questions, and active listening, to challenging your clients when needed, Em and Lex drop some tips for essential skills to have for an effective coaching strategy that will help solidify your time with your clients. Here's what you'll learn: Skills to have as a coach The art of active listening with your clientsDifferent types of solution mappingActionable steps to give your clients Being able to take control of sessions with clients and keeping everyone on trackDifferences between coaching and therapy Questions that can be helpful to ask their clientsWays to keep clients on track and hold clients accountableAnd more tips on essential skills for coachingFollow Em & Lex on Instagram at @readysetcoachprogramLearn more about the Ready Set Coach Program at Readysetcoachprogram.comLearn more about Six Degrees Society and THEPRBAR inc.