Don’t Quit Your Day Job Yet Learn How To Sell Coaching Ok, some of you are going to freak out when I tell you do not quit your nine to five and become a full-time coach. I know, I know it just feels so unfair. You have a vision that you will easily be able to find 20 or so clients, charge them the current coaching rate (the average life coach charges $200+/hour). The dream feels so close to being real. You can hardly wait, you’re going to be your own boss and you’ll have the freedom to work from anywhere in the world. Yes, I know you’ve seen those photos of a coach sitting on a beach with...
When you’re building a coaching business one of the best ways to demonstrate the value you’ve given to your clients is through testimonials. I know that some coaches are hesitant to ask for a testimonial. New coaches can be embarrassed to ask for feedback. They are worried that it seems self-serving to ask for an endorsement or they might be nervous that the client didn’t get a lot of value. It’s pretty common for new coaches to doubt their abilities. Coaches are generous and kind people who really want to help their clients. They often have problems asking in return. But it’s a skill, like any other that you grow when you’re growing your practice. A testimonial does...
You’re a mission-driven entrepreneur. Whatever you choose to call yourself whether it’s a coach, a consultant, a creative, or a wellness practitioner there is ONE word that you often give more power to than any other. You can allow it to ruin your day, your week or even your entire business. The word is NO. You may use it as fodder to doubt your abilities and dampen your hope. Many entrepreneurs have given up, given in and quit their dream because of this one word. Believe me, I’ve been discouraged and bummed out too. Because we are mission-driven we are heavily invested in our business and our clients. We know we can really help people and we throw...
How to Save Enough Money to Quit Your Job and Be A Full-Time Coach. Do you want to quit your day job? Have you been dreaming about being an entrepreneur and all the financial and time freedom that entails? One of the biggest hurdles I hear from people who want to quit their day job is money. Would you love to quit your 9 to 5 but you’re worried you’ll end up broke? If you’re not careful it can happen and I don’t want you to end up disillusioned and in debt. I recommend being conservative when you’re making your plan. Do know that it may take many months longer for your business to be reliably profitable than...
Do You Want To Quit Your Job And Coach Full Time? Let me tell you a story. Years ago, when I was doing my coach training there was a woman who declared midway through one of our classes. “That’s it. I’ve quit my job, I want to be a full-time coach.” I heard her and thought “WOW! I want to do that too….but how can I when I have so many responsibilities?”. It was at that moment that the possibility of being completely self-employed planted itself in the back of my mind. And the desire kept growing and urging me to make it real. Fast forward about 18 months and I did indeed quit my day job. Which is...
