Billion dollar question: How do you stand out as a new coach? My answer…involves a story! Here goes: I was wandering around my neighborhood listening to the NPR “How I Built This” podcast. (I wander in my neighborhood like a crazy person). ANYWAY…This particular business was with Melissa Butler, about her makeup business, called The Lip Bar. Melissa
Hey Coach Ponyling! Have you ever sat down, and looked over your work, and realized “Wow, it shouldn’t be a surprise that after 8+ years I’ve written a lot of blogs and articles? But somehow it is?” So many blog writing topics! Long story short: Between this site, The Revolutionary Club, and what feels like
I know getting coaching clients is probably the big thing on your mind. Can I offer a suggestion? One interesting, and simple, way to get coaching clients is through referrals. For example: Referrals from other coaches who don’t serve your niche. Or: Referrals from related businesses who serve the same customers. (Like a divorce lawyer
Hey Coach Ponyling! I hope your day is going fabulously. In these times, it may involve *mostly* staying at home, with your day pajamas on, wondering if you’ve brushed your hair. So, why not use that time to market your business? No hair brushing required! Okay… a *little* hair brushing required. I know, right now
Hey Coach Ponyling! Man, how much does the world suck right now? (It does. It so so does). If you are feeling stressed or uncertain, I’m with you. I’m also feeling stressed and uncertain. We are all human, and change bring stress to our systems. Change with massive uncertainty? Even worse. Ugh. So, if you
Let’s talk about the 5 systems you need to make your coaching business a success! Right now you are probably wondering how to build a successful coaching business. I get it – you want coaching clients! Given that, you might be focused on getting your first paid client, just desperately wanting to cross the rubicon
Hey Coach Ponyling! If you are feeling stressed or worried about marketing, you are in the right place. Marketing is the lifeblood of your coaching business. Why? Because if people don’t know about you, how can they hire you as their life coach? So get ready to spend time spreading the awesome word about YOU.
Hey Coach Ponyling! You might be wondering, “Are Facebook ads worth it?” You see them EVERYWHERE. In fact, you *might* have even found this site via a Facebook ad. And yet I’m here to tell you that NO. Right now, for you, Facebook ads are NOT worth it. So, am I, a life coach running
Has someone ever told you, with conviction “Oh, you HAVE to do public speaking to market your life coaching business, it’s the ONLY WAY.” Or “I did Facebook groups and you should too! That’s how I got my first coaching clients.” Or “Have you gotten on Instagram? It’s worked for me to get clients!” And
Hey Coach Ponyling! Have you ever forged ahead with something, done it, and then looked back and said: “Man, there is SO MUCH I wish I had known!” Or… “Wow, I made a lot of mistakes. Many. Huge!” As a now well-seasoned life coach (extra spicy!), I have accrued many life coach business lessons. And