Have you ever been on the receiving end of a terrible sales pitch? One that made you feel slimy and gross? I think we all have had the experience of getting offered something we don’t want. And as coaches, we never want to make people feel bad about our coaching. So, let’s learn from failure.
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! Sales can be awkward. Especially the follow up! Now, obviously you need to follow up (trust us on this, the magic is IN THE FOLLOW UP! How often do you buy an expensive product or program the first time you see it?). But what if you have a great sales conversation, it’s
Hey Coach Ponyling! Let’s talk about how to sell expensive coaching packages! But before we do, here’s a caveat: Pricing and selling coaching is a personal thing. You should price according to your own philosophies and beliefs, there are coaches out there who charge a lot, and coaches who don’t. Whatever price you settle on,
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
People love to hire people that: 1) They know 2) They respect 3) Seem credible and trustworthy 4) Have something important and relevant to offer You know what checks all four boxes the fastest? Public speaking! (You guessed, I know. Did the title give it away? :)). ANYway, if you want to get paying clients
Hey Coach Ponyling! Can I tell you a surprising secret about refunds? Here goes: They make you angry. Seriously. You will get personally angry or have some version of negative feelings. A seasoned coach told me that a long time ago, and I was initially surprised. Basically he said this: “When you can hire, hire
Hey – welcome to Coach Pony, a website devoted to making your life coaching business a happy reality :). Have you ever wondered how to become a career coach? Maybe you are like I used to be, someone who has a corporate background and who LOVES helping people excel at their work. Or maybe you