Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith

Ready Set Coach Podcast

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The Ready Set Coach Podcast is your backstage pass to the world of coaching. Hosted by business coaches and Ready Set Coach Community co-founders Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith, this podcast dives deep into what it takes to build a successful coaching business. From tactical strategies and real-world lessons to candid conversations with coaches from all backgrounds, we cover it all. Whether you're coaching-curious, balancing it as a side hustle, or coaching full-time, this show is your go-to resource for inspiration, insights, laughs, and actionable advice. Learn more about the Ready Set Coach...

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Author

Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Apr 23, 2025

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Episodes

How to Build a Coaching Business as a New Mom 05.10.2022

Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith get real and break down what it’s been like navigating owning and building a business as new moms. They dish out their best advice, and lessons learned, and reflect upon the realities that face all moms as they navigate business, babies, and balance.  Here’s what you’ll learn:  Em & Lex share their personal experiences of being pregnant They dish out on what it fe...

How to Add a Coaching Revenue Stream to Your Existing Business 28.09.2022

Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith discuss how to add a coaching revenue stream to your already existing business. They disclose how entrepreneurs can achieve true wealth and why becoming a coach is such a great business model. The two explore the different ways you can add a coaching arm to your already existing business and how and where to get started today.  Here’s what you’ll learn:  Who can add a...

How to Tap Your Network to Find Clients 21.09.2022

Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith explore how you can tap your existing network to find clients. They discuss a variety of strategies coaches can deploy to reconnect with people from their past, how to move past common mindset hurdles of feeling judged, and how to authentically and effectively approach your network with your new business and offerings. Here’s what you’ll learn:  Em & Lex discuss h...

How to Attract and Sign High Ticket Coaching Clients 14.09.2022

Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith explain how to attract and sign high-ticket coaching clients. They review the reality of what it takes to find, market, and sell high-ticket offers and provide actionable advice on how you can work towards building a roster of high-paying coaching clients.  Here’s what you’ll learn:  What first to look at when evaluating how to attract high-ticket coaching clients How...

The Best Software and Systems for Coaches 07.09.2022

Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith dive into the world of tech and discuss a variety of market options for the best software and systems available for coaches on the market today.  From CRM and Project Management softwares to Communication and Email Marketing Platforms, learn how to select the best systems for your coaching business.  Here’s what you’ll learn:  Non-business-related apps that are fun to...

How to Use Breathwork to Access Your Intuition with Intuitive Guide & Breathwork Coach Christine Singh 31.08.2022

Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith chat with Intuitive Guide, Breathwork Coach and Ready Set Coach Grad Christine Singh about the power of breathwork and how to tune in and access one’s own intuition.  Here’s what you’ll learn:   What is Breathwork? And what are the different effects breathwork can have on an individual How Christine was able to connect with her true life purpose Christine walks everyo...

How to Overcome Common Coaching Mindset Hurdles 24.08.2022

Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith dive into the world of mindset and address how to overcome common coaching mindset hurdles. From imposter syndrome to pricing objections, to fear of competition and self-promotion – and beyond – learn how you can reframe and move past these common mindset hurdles and become the best coach (and person) possible.  Here’s what you’ll learn: The reality is about mindset a...

How to Build Confidence with Confidence Coach Amy Christman 17.08.2022

Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith chat with Confidence Coach and Ready Set Coach Grad Amy Christman about how to build confidence and become your own personal hype person. They break down the importance of understanding the transformation you are delivering as a coach, the common hang-up on titles, and how to stay accountable to your business goals.  Here’s what you’ll learn: Who is Amy Christman - le...

How to Set and Implement Healthy Boundaries (& Why Boundaries Will Help You Make More Money) 10.08.2022

Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith review how to set and implement boundaries as a coach. They discuss both the business and personal benefits of setting boundaries with clients early on, how to do such, and how systems can make the process both seamless and feasible.  Here’s what you’ll learn: What boundaries are key for protecting  How to take an inventory of what tasks drain your energy and what bou...

How to Price Yourself, Beta Clients & Discounts 03.08.2022

Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith review how to price yourself as a coach and then confidently stand behind your pricing. The business coaches review the dynamics involved in selling to friends, signing beta clients, setting boundaries, and when it is and isn’t okay to offer discounts. Tune in to learn the duo's exact formula for pricing yourself right as a coach from the get-go.  Here’s what you...

How We Hit Our First Six Figures 27.07.2022

Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith peel back the curtain on how they both individually hit their first six figures as business owners. Both taking a slightly different path, they break down what worked and what didn’t in their journeys to surpassing that highly sought-after “six-figure” mark as coaches.  Here’s what you’ll learn: Em’s journey to hitting her first six figures - how long it took, and wha...

How to Build and Launch Your First Group Coaching Program 20.07.2022

Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith break down how they went about creating, launching, and filling their very first group coaching program. Tune in to hear mistakes you should avoid, the reality of what’s involved, and lessons learned along the way. Leave with clear homework on how to go about building out your first or next group coaching program.  Here’s what you’ll learn: How Em and Lex ideated thei...

The Great Transition - Transitioning into Entrepreneurship and Coaching 13.07.2022

The Great Transition - Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith share the things they did wrong and right when transitioning into entrepreneurship and coaching. They share lessons learned, what tactics helped them fast track success, and give listeners actionable homework to help them do the same. Here’s what you’ll learn: How Em and Lex transitioned into full-time entrepreneurship Advice on how to transitio...

Introducing the Ready Set Coach Podcast - Meet Emily Merrell & Lexie Smith 05.07.2022

Meet Em & Lex - two imperfect six-figure business coaches, co-founders, and friends who decided to combine their superpowers to bring to market something they wish they had when they entered the world of coaching. A real, non-BS, intimate, and fun community built with integrity, intention, and a few glasses of wine.  Tune in to hear Em & Lex get real - real about life, business, relationsh...

What’s a Coach & Finding Your Marketable Offer 05.07.2022

What’s a coach and how is it different from a consultant? How can you become a coach - do you need a certification? Once you know you want to be a coach, how do you come up with what type of coach to become and what to offer the market? Tune in to hear Em & Lex answer all these questions about the coaching industry and more.  Here’s what you’ll learn: What’s a coach and how it is different tha...

How to Land Your First Coaching Clients 05.07.2022

Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith share how they landed their first coaching clients and review the different ways you can land your first or next client too! Tune in to hear their behind-the-scenes stories and learn activities you can implement today to get started.   Here’s what you’ll learn: How Em and Lex landed their first coaching clients How to start coaching with beta clients - and what to ask...

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