Is Your Website Hurting Your Coaching Business?
A well-designed, user-friendly website can be an invaluable tool for growing your business and helping it stand out from the competition.
Pricing Your Coaching for Client Results & Profits
While hourly pricing may be convenient for some coaches, it can also create problems for both the coach and the client…
The Art of Crafting an Irresistible Compelling Offer That Sells
After more than a decade of helping coaches and consultants improve their business, we often hear this question:
Go Small to Get Big!
As a professional coach/consultant, do you feel like you’re always struggling to find enough clients who are a good fit for your coaching programs? …..
YOUR EMAIL LIST IS UNRESPONSIVE. HERE’S THE FIX
Sandy is a coach for financial, insurance, and sales professionals, and lawyers.
The challenge he was facing was he had too MUCH content on his site….
READ IF YOU’RE EARNING LESS THAN $15,000/month FROM YOUR COACHING/CONSULTING BUSINESS (& want a ‘client attraction audit’ with us)
After more than a decade of working with new and established coaches and consultants to launch and promote their services and programs, the one question we hear the most is:
“I’m new (or struggling) in my coaching/consulting business. There’s so much to learn…
What should I focus on first?”
It’s an important question and our favorite one to answer because…
It doesn’t matter what you’re selling – your entire “funnel” only has three steps.
After more than a decade of working with new and established coaches and consultants to launch and promote their services and programs, the one question we hear the most is:
“I’m new (or struggling) in my coaching/consulting business. There’s so much to learn…
What should I focus on first?”
It’s an important question and our favorite one to answer because…
Are Prospects Leaving Your Site Without Hiring Your Services?
After more than a decade of working with new and established coaches and consultants to launch and promote their services and programs, the one question we hear the most is:
“I’m new (or struggling) in my coaching/consulting business. There’s so much to learn…
What should I focus on first?”
It’s an important question and our favorite one to answer because…
The Consistency Conundrum: What does it mean for Coaches and Consultants?
After more than a decade of working with new and established coaches and consultants to launch and promote their services and programs, the one question we hear the most is:
“I’m new (or struggling) in my coaching/consulting business. There’s so much to learn…
What should I focus on first?”
It’s an important question and our favorite one to answer because…
Are clients canceling your coaching?
Are paid clients leaving in reaction to the pandemic or the economy?
Are you seeing a drop in retention?
Although it’s not happening to *all* businesses, this situation is happening for some.
But there’s a way to solve this.
WHAT’S THE SOLUTION ❓
Is it pausing their payments until this passes?
Is it cutting them deals to stick around?
Nope.
Those things may offset the problem temporarily, but those are just band-aid solutions to a serious problem that needs fixing immediately.
Want to know the ultimate insurance policy to protect you from clients leaving for the short and long term?
How to Select a Program that will Help Market your Coaching Services (PART 2 OF 2)
Choosing the right coaching program is one of the most important decisions you can make as an entrepreneur. With the rise of coaching in our culture, more program options are available than ever, so picking one can be daunting, though it doesn’t have to be.
Here are a few things to consider as you evaluate program options for marketing your coaching/consulting program(s).
How to Select a Program that will Help Market your Coaching Services (PART 1 OF 2)
Choosing the right coaching program is one of the most important decisions you can make as an entrepreneur. With the rise of coaching in our culture, more program options are available than ever, so picking one can be daunting, though it doesn’t have to be.
Here are a few things to consider as you evaluate program options for marketing your coaching/consulting program(s).
Q&A I’m Thinking of Becoming a Coach… What Certification(s) Do I Need?
I’m not a certified coach, yet. I’ve been thinking about getting certified. Do you have any recommendations on the best certifications?
As a Coach Or Consultant, Your Job Is To Try To Make Yourself Obsolete… or is it?
As a coach or consultant, it’s your job to be constantly learning and updating. To be at the leading edge of your craft. That is what your clients are paying you for! Problems never end and with the ever-increasing speed of new technologies, the demand for hard and soft skill development is never-ending too.
How to Establish a Marketing Budget for Your Coaching Business
In Part One of this blog, “A Marketing Budget to Start, Grow, and Maintain your Coaching Business,” we identified the primary obstacle preventing Coaches and Consultants from achieving the success they really want. In this post, we will share practical advice for Establishing a Marketing Budget for a Coaching Practice. When it comes to budgeting for success in your coaching practice, consider these numbers from the Small Business Administration…
A Marketing Budget to Start, Grow, and Maintain your Coaching Business
Recently I was in a Zoom consultation discussion with a Certified Master Hypnotherapist and Coach (we will call him Coach John) to begin the process of setting up and launching a strategic marketing plan. This plan would include all our valuable resources, a clarity coach, a marketing strategist, AND a team to implement all the strategies we know would be instrumental in getting his business not only off the ground but ready to soar.
Want to Help More People? Systematize Your Sales!
Your consultation was an obvious success; you explained in detail exactly how your relationship would work; your potential client sees the value in what you are offering. Yet closing the sale presents its challenges.
Are YOU willing to invest your time and your energy into someone who is not willing to invest in themselves?
Marketing and selling is a means to an end, but does not have to be ‘smarmy.’ IF people resonate with your messaging, and they want to have positive outcomes, they will be willing to invest in that change. If they aren’t, then they aren’t (yet) ready to achieve their desired results.
Four Steps to Have Clients Want to Work With You—Even Before You Speak With Them
The following steps, the first three automated yet effective and compelling, involve no time on your part, tell the prospect what you can do for them, and provide you with what you need to know about the prospect.
A Simple Equation to Achieve Marketing Success in Your Business
As coaches and consultants, marketing is about positioning yourself to ideal clients as an expert in your field and someone who can be relied on to help them resolve problems in their life, career, or business. Two components necessary for marketing success are consistency + visibility.
Four Strategies to Systematize Your Prospecting on LinkedIn
Prospecting is not selling. Prospecting is seeking people who could potentially be interested in your product or service. And prospecting is helping those who are looking for someone who does what you do to find YOU.
How to Systematize Your Website to Turn Prospects into Leads
Your website is typically the first place your prospects will find out more about you and your services. They should have a ‘deep dive’ experience in getting to understand these two elements: 1.) Who you are and 2.) How you are uniquely qualified to help them.
Income on Autopilot: Myth or Reality?
In working with my clients, I've been confronted...
Are You Creating Content On Purpose?
A client who is starting from scratch with her...
Wondering How to Get Clients for your Business through Social Media?
Are you still struggling, overwhelmed, and confused about how to get to the next level when it comes to getting more leads and clients? effective strategy.
Looking for an ‘easy breezy’ way to get your ideal clients to visit your website—and work with you?
You’ve probably heard that having a blog for your business might be a good idea, but I’m here to tell you…it is VITAL!
Are Prospects Leaving Your Site Without Hiring Your Services?
If your website is your main source for getting clients for your business, then clearly you can’t allow your website to ‘wimp’ out on you, now can you?
Running Low on Qualified Leads to Grow Your Business?
The question I’d like to ask you is, “Have you shared today how you can make a difference in the life of your ideal client?” Do your potential clients KNOW HOW you can help them?
Is THIS Why You’re Struggling and Not Getting More ‘Ideal’ Clients for Your Business?
Are you hitting the income and lifestyle goals you set for yourself six months ago? Or are you the ‘best-kept secret’ in your industry?
Is Your Website Drawing Potential Clients In–or Scaring Them Away?
Do visitors to your site get the sense that you are a person of INTEGRITY and someone who is TRUSTWORTHY enough to do business? Did you know your website, your content, your marketing, and even your business email address can MAKE OR BREAK YOU?
Why You Need and How to Hire the PERFECT Virtual Assistant for your Coaching Business
The difficulty, with there being so many Virtual Assistants in the United States and around the world, is knowing what sets one apart from another and HOW to choose the right one for you and your business. What if you could tap into some valuable ‘Words of Wisdom’ (advice) from someone who has worked with, mentored, coached, and consulted with Virtual Assistants; someone who has literally written the book that teaches Virtual Assistants what it takes to work with and keep sophisticated clients like you, and who has personally been an executive level Virtual Assistant to coaches since 2009?
31 Common Mistakes Professional Coaches and Consultants Make Which Keep Them from Reaching their Next Level of Success
My specialization is helping Professional Coaches and Consultants to systematize their business, maximize their visibility, and attract ideal clients. From websites and initial information that potential clients provide before our free consultation, I review their current social media strategy, website navigation, and business operations. Over the years, at this preliminary stage I see the same common mistakes time and time again, and I am pleased to share some of these on this blog.
Social Media Essentials for Coaches and Consultants
If you think of social media as a one-night stand or occasional postings, banish the thought! Take it from an expert, business success and growth with social media is achievable BUT only with an ongoing effective strategy.
7 Steps to Be More Visible to Your Ideal Clients Each and Every Day
Wouldn’t it be amazing to have more people know how you desire to change the world? What if by being more visible and sharing your unique point of view would allow your perfect clients to call—and they’re ready to work with you? Unfortunately, if you’re a coach, consultant, or solopreneur the bottom line is you can’t change the world if you don’t have clients to work with.
Get in Front of over 10,000 People Within Your Target Market–Every Month!
For my business, LinkedIn has proven to be the...
7 Ways a Virtual Assistant Can Help You to ‘Upscale’ Your Profits
When your business is systematized and optimized to run smoothly you can take it all to the ‘next level’ without feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. I’ll demonstrate seven RESULTS-FOCUSED strategies a Virtual Assistant can implement which can truly help your business to SOAR!
Your E-mail List is Unresponsive. Here’s the Fix.
Sandy is a coach for financial, insurance, and...
Ruth’s New Business Attracts Clients Like A Magnet. Here’s How Yours Can, Too!
Ruth launched a line of unique products for the...
How Dana Increased her Blog Traffic by 30% in Less than 30 Days
Dana hired my company in January 2015 based on a...
(Interview) Savvy Biz Women Magazine: “Savvy Spotlight on Jaimie Skultety”
It was an honor to be selected from countless...
Paycheck to Passion Podcast: Featured Guest
What an honor to be invited as a featured guest...
Abracadabra! A More Effective Business!
As a kid, I used to love the classic toy “Magic...
Interview
In this interview, recorded six months before I...
Oh Captain, My Captain!
You started your business with a specific plan...
Tell-Tale Signs You’re Buried and Things Need to Change (And the Fixes to Dig Yourself Out)
Every time I hear the song “Firework” by Katy...
The Feast-or-Famine Cycle
One week your calendar is jam-packed full of...
Analysis Paralysis
Many of my clients first come knocking on my...
Taking Your Business to the Next Level
Whatever your present level of business...
Achieve Better Results For Your Business
The key to achieving better results is asking better questions. With great confidence, you will be able to work out the solution to any obstacle. Keep in mind it’s as important to be willing to learn new skills along the way as it is to tap into the skills and experience you already have. Ideas for your business can come from anywhere. Start by asking yourself these questions and you will soon begin elevating your success.
Share Yourself, Share Your Message… Expand Your Opportunity For Success
As we all now recognize, there has been a...
What Does Integrity Really Mean And Do We Truly Operate With It?
So many businesses advertise “integrity” these...
How Much Money Are You Ignoring?
When I speak with prospective clients, often...
Expense vs. Investment
DEFINITIONS FROM WEBSTER’S DICTIONARY: Expense –...
How To Develop A Relationship Of Trust With Your Cyber-Clientele
As a “Virtual” Administrator and Strategist, I...
9 Cool Tools To Get Things Done & Save You Loads Of Time!
It’s truly an awesome time to be in business,...
Implementing an Advisory Committee for Your Business
One of the benefits of a corporate working...
6 Ideas To Demonstrate Customer Appreciation
Almost daily, I receive positive feedback from...
Happy “Business” Campers: Badges Of Wisdom From The Boy Scouts
I recently had the joy of going camping with my...
4 Ways I Have Found Success With LinkedIn
At first, I thought LinkedIn was simply one more avenue for wasting time; as a business owner, I want to spend my time focused on progress. How wrong I was! Following are just four of the ways I have found progress AND success with LinkedIn: