Prosperous Coach Podcast

What’s a unique and innate talent that only you possess that’s also a glowing clue to your coaching niche?  Something that's effortless for you but difficult for others. It's not coaching. It's more specific than that. Be on the lookout for what emerges as your zone of genius then make it known to everyone in your target audience that you have this special talent. Be patient! It wil...

After choosing a niche, the #1 problem coaches face is attracting enough clients who are able and ready to hire them. Some days you feel like you’re working so hard and there’s this sense that no one is out there noticing. It’s de-motivating to say the least. I thought you might need a pep talk because there are so many surprising and wonderful ways that clients can find you IF you are strategic,...

Doesn’t it seem lately like everyone is feeling overwhelm these days in higher proportions than before? I’ve been feeling it myself and I know some of it is not mine but rather the collective. And, I think overwhelm can become a habitual state that needs an intervention before it becomes anxiety and depression. What can you do to help your clients release overwhelm, get unstuck and move forward ag...

If you incrementally charge higher fees you’ll become more confident and also become a much better coach. It worked for me and I’ve seen it work for my clients as well.  Setting fees that pay you well is one of the 3 big thresholds that holds coaches back. And it’s always about limiting beliefs. This episode is part of the Money Mastery series and it’s a Listener’s Choice episode, which means a lo...

Have you ever wanted to teach your clients what you know to help them take leaps in mindset and action? This episode covers concerns related to that idea and smart ways to include training in your coaching business so you can earn more. It’s also a follow up to Episode 175 called Should Coaches Know More Than Their Clients? That episode is a different angle about this topic. Find the full transcri...

Hey Coaches! A favorite question I like to ask coaches is: Would you buy what you’re selling? And, if so, what amount would you be willing invest? Your answer is telling and it might have you re-evaluate your offer, your pricing, your messaging, website and more. This episode is short and has 10 powerful questions to ask yourself that will help you know if you’re on the right track. Find the full...

I think it's really helpful for coaches to hear other coaches’ experiences of niching as an example and also about the ways they've decided to market their coaching effectively. I am so excited to share with you a human being who I had the privilege of working with in my 5-month VIP Coaching Business Breakthrough program earlier this year, and I'm so excited to introduce her. ... He...

 You are more business savvy by far than I was! And still, you might not have thought much about this aspect of your business that I’m about to share. It’s an eye opener. Find the full transcript for this episode plus resources for new coaches at prosperouscoach.com/203. All businesses, including coaching businesses, need a business model. It defines exactly how you will earn profits, what you wil...

Coaching is really a collection of tools and techniques that you take out and employ when the moment is right. The more you coach, the more savvy you become about when and how to use those tools and techniques. It helps you create a style. Today, I will share with you my absolute favorite coaching tool to help clients release drama. Find the full transcript with the details of this tool at prosper...

New coaches reach out to me every week with the same set of 7 challenges related to getting traction in their coaching business. All of these challenges have root causes in perspective and the solutions have a similar thread. Read about the root causes and solutions here. Listen to other episodes related to this episode: 7 - Why is Coaching a Hard Sell? 20 - How to Stop Saying Yes to Bright Shiny...

Today we’re digging into something that’s rarely talked about by marketing experts. It is about why you only want to attract people who do have the motivation and the financial ability to hire you . Find the full transcript at prosperouscoach.com/200 Woohoo, this is the 200th episode of Prosperous Coach Podcast! Thank you for listening and sharing this podcast with other coaches! Links mentioned i...

I thought long and hard about what, over the years, clients have told me tipped them over from 'maybe' to 'YES'. It's powerful! This episode gives you 6 simple things plus 1 strategic action that you can do now to help your coaching prospects shift from just considering your services to clicking onto the certainty button and committing. Find the full transcript at prospero...

This episode is a mindset shift and hack for that moment when your coaching prospect starts to question you or object about your program as you are trying to enroll them. Find the full transcript with notes you’ll want to refer back to at prosperouscoach.com/198 . There you are in a Discovery Call to enroll a new coaching client into your Signature Program . You are connecting, enjoying each other...

Okay, so this episode might seem like a good one to skip. But DON’T! You’ll be thanking me someday if you listen and pick up the 4 coaching business logistical tips I have for you. Find the full transcript for this episode at prosperouscoach.com/197. Here’s the new coach scenario … you get out of coach training and set up your potential client times on your calendar. If you’ve quit a job to start...

Hey Coach, If you are connecting with the strategies I share in Prosperous Coach Podcast, let's work together to get everything for your business foundation done for you with VIP 1:1 support. Fill out the application here and I'll be in touch to set up a Discovery Call with you. I work with just 20 coaches each year in this Coaching Business Breakthrough program. Let's get started n...

When coaches reach out to work with me , they almost always say that their biggest fear is marketing. They say: “I’m not good at selling myself.” Then I say, “Well, that’s okay because you don’t have to sell yourself to be a prosperous coach.” And I mean it.  This episode will be a huge relief. Find the full transcript for this episode at prosperouscoach.com/195 . Selling is Not the Same as Market...

I think every coach knows that before they work with a client there are two crucial things to do. One is to receive the client’s payment and the other is to help the onboarding process with a smart intake packet. That’s when the co-creative relationship becomes official and professional. Find the full transcript for this episode with helpful links at prosperouscoach.com/194 When I first started as...

Rhonda Hess: Hey coaches, I've got something special for you today. Find the full transcript plus helpful links and specific words to say in coaching sessions at prosperouscoach.com/193. Also, there’s a link to a free downloadable infographic that you’ll want to click to on that page. I don't know if you got to listen to the previous session that I did with my good friend and amazing coa...

When it comes to what you delegate and what you do yourself, it’s a question of workstyle preferences. But that’s not the whole story. I’ll share 4 criteria to help you make strategic decisions about delegating. Find the full transcript at prosperouscoach.com/192 . When I first started my coaching business, my motto was don’t be cheap with your coaching business. This meant that I hired out a lot....

In this episode I’m going to give some tough love to those of you that are charging low prices because you figure you’re a relatively new coach and that’s what you should do until you have more experience. Find the full transcript of this episode at prosperouscoach.com/191 The reality about charging low prices at the start of your business is that it could stop your business from getting off the g...

Perception is a huge factor in early coaching business success. The way that your target audience perceives you makes all the difference in how easily you attract clients, how many clients you enroll and how well you earn. Find the full transcript at prosperouscoach.com/190 . So where does that leave you if you’re a new coach? Isn’t this a Catch 22? Well, no, because a new coach can show expertise...

This episode is special because my closest friend, Susan DeGenring, is with me today. We're going to talk about the Enneagram in coaching. Find the full transcript at prosperouscoach.com/189 .  Before I introduce her, let me explain two things that inspired this episode. First, some of my recent clients learned as part of their coach training, how to use a scientifically rigorous assessment t...

If you want to thrive in your coaching business, it’s time to change your perception about marketing. Let’s bust some myths about marketing and look at it from a different point of view. Find the show notes for this episode at prosperouscoach.com/188 . First, I wanted to share a win with you because YOU helped to make it possible and I’m grateful ...  Prosperous Coach Podcast recently hit 150,000...

This episode is inspired by conversations with two of my VIP clients – both are coaches working with a professional audience. I will share details about why it’s smart to create an Avatar for your target coaching audience, how to do it and use it effectively for everything in your coaching business. By the way … I’m not talking about those cute little characters that represent YOU on social media....

This episode is about strategizing ways to help your clients feel safe in their professional relationship with you. Safe feelings will help your clients have a better experience in your coaching program. That in turn translates into longer term and return clients, more referrals and great testimonials.  This episode is also a Listener’s Choice episode, which means it’s a favorite of coaches who ha...