Runner Rising with Nicole Dobransky

If you go from 1,000 views on a reel to 20,000 or 1M, there are 3 things you should have in place to ensure that your "luck" actually helps more runners hire you. On this episode of the Runner Rising podcast, Nicole shares her own experience with a viral reel this week which helped her add thousands of followers in one day. She breaks down the 3 things that run coaches should have in pla...

Feeling pressure to do talk-to-camera content, or focus on Instagram to grow your run coaching business, even if it makes you uncomfortable or you hate it? Don't miss this episode where I share the importance of finding a style of content that works to your strengths.

On this episode of the Runner Rising podcast I talk about why and how run coaches can actually take a vacation (without checking in on VDOT or Final Surge at all) and share exactly how I prepared to take 16 days off of work while I'm in Costa Rica.

On this episode of Runner Rising podcast, I interview Elizabeth Corkum , who goes by Corky. Corky is the founder of Coach Corky Runs and a running coach for Equinox and the Equinox + App. You'll hear Corky candidly share her own start as a run coach and how she "got in the room" by assistant coaching at run clubs and learned from other coaches to get her start. Now, she's a full...

On this more personal episode, I share the 3 underrated ways I've improved in the 9 months to double my income and why asking "Is it worth it" is standing in your way. 

On this episode of the Runner Rising podcast, I interview Laura Filla, founder of Filla Endurance. Laura has been a run coach since 2019 and in the last 5 years has grown Filla Endurance to a team of coaches to help her make an even bigger impact. Laura is a serious marathoner who has been chasing a Sub 3 hour marathon for the last 4 years. We discuss the realities of balancing your own training a...

Most run coaches think athlete PRs are enough to show that you're a good coach. But that's not the case. On this episode of the Runner Rising Podcast, learn exactly what makes the difference between a "good for them" client success story and a "I need you as my coach now" case study email or post. To get Nicole's expert eyes and feedback on your posts, emails or web...

Want to become a full time run coach? Here are 5 truths and a serious pep talk to get you to take ownership of your business & get there.

On a little bit of a more personal episode of Runner Rising podcast, Nicole Dobransky walks you through her decision to hire an assistant run & nutrition coach. Whether you're reaching max capacity and wondering what your first or next hire should be, or just want a behind the scenes look at what decisions a full time run coach is making, then this episode will be helpful!

Hate the word sales & afraid of looking pushy or salesy, but also want to sign up more athletes as a run coach ? On this episode of the Runner Rising podcast Nicole Dobransky, we discuss the nuances of selling coaching in a way that feels authentic and good to you, but also helps you achieve your financial goals. www.runnerrising.com

On this episode of the Runner Rising Podcast, Nicole speaks with Alex Novicov, trail running coach about how he transitioned from trying to convince runners on the gym floor (where he was a personal trainer) to hire him for just £100 to now charging £499 for his top tier coaching package with ease.  After applying what he learned in the Runner Rising Academy and getting valuable feedback from Nico...

On this episode of the Runner Rising Podcast, Nicole Dobransky walks you through the 3 types of run coach instagram accounts she commonly sees, and why these pages either work to get more coaching athletes, or they don't. Register for the Followers to Athletes webinar now (replay available afterward): https://runnerrising.com/from-followers-to-athletes-free-webinar-for-run-coaches/

Well... I got scammed. And it's another lesson in business learned and an opportunity for me to share with YOU the values I hold as a coach and why there's a fine line in the coaching industry between false promises and good marketing. No matter what happens to me in business it's MY responsibility to learn from it. And I want to share some of those lessons with you on this episode.

As a run coach, the number of followers you have doesn't matter if none of them are actually turning into paying athletes. On this episode of the Runner Rising podcast, we talk about what has changed on social media and why "I have open spots" posts or your own personal PRs and finish line pics aren't enough for most run coaches to fill their roster. I share how one client in par...

How do I manage to grow two online businesses at once, while being a mom of 3 young kids and marathon training myself ?Well on this episode of the Runner Rising podcast I'll share exactly how I do it - from when I do athlete check ins, to when I write social media posts, how I fit in my runs and how often I drink coffee with my husband (spoiler: it's a lot). I also share how my schedule ha...

In the last month, my run coaching account reached 1 million views and I enrolled 23 new athletes into my group coaching program. On today's episode of the Runner Rising podcast, I am sharing the 3 reasons why that happened - and I bet they aren't the "go viral" tips you're expecting.

Do you want to earn more income and help more runners, but you're starting to reach a cap on your time? You care about your 1:1 athletes and want to want to give them the time and attention they deserve, , but you don't have time to double the number of athletes you coach, so it seems impossible to double your income. Group coaching could be the right next step for you. On this episode of...

Does it feel SLOW right now? Getting fewer new athlete inquiries? Less likes and followers on Instagram? On this episode of the Runner Rising Podcast, Nicole Dobransky shares the reality of seasonality in run coaching (when its slow, when its busy) and what you can do NOW to ensure that you're filling your athlete roster for the summer & fall racing season. In this conversational and real...

If you are consistently posting on Instagram but aren't sure if it's actually helping you get new athletes or not (or if you do get new athletes from instagram, it feels very random and sporadic ,not predictable) - this episode of the Runner Rising podcast is for you. In this reality check, I break down exactly how you take someone from stranger to follower to fan to athlete, including the...

In this real talk episode of the Runner Rising podcast, Nicole Dobransky shares the nuance and realities of leveling up in your run coaching business. Whether you're leveling up to: A new coach (0-2 athletes) Part time coach (3-20 athletes) Full time coach (20+ athletes) Leader coach (Full time + leading other coaches or a group etc) You will face the same mental hurdles as you go up each leve...

Does your website use words like "big goals" and "busy life?" Did you create a website when you started coaching, but haven't really edited it since? Does your website share your run coaching certification and where you live within the first 2-3 sentences? If so...you'll want to listen to this episode of the Runner Rising podcast where I share the 3 biggest website mistakes I see run coaches makin...

Ever wondered if you should start a podcast to grow your run coaching business? Or want to know how to balance both group in person coaching AND online 1:1 run coaching? On this episode of the Runner Rising podcast, you will learn the inside scoop on how Sara Mandercheid of Elevate Your Running has grown a full time run coaching business - first by hustle and in person run coaching and later with...

Every single week I ask: What was one success? What was one thing you struggled with ? In this episode of the Runner Rising podcast, Nicole Dobransky shares a success and a struggle from her own run coaching business this week and explains why this powerful exercise can be the difference between long term success and quitting on yourself too soon.

I'm a firm believer that you will only rise to the level of your personal belief. In this episode of the Runner Rising podcast, Nicole shares her own experience with self belief and personal development books in growing her business. Nicole's Favorite Personal Development Books: Motivation:  The Gap and the Gain (and 10x is easier than 2X)   There's no B plan for Your A game - Bo Eason...

2026 is here and running continues to BOOM! This is great news for run coaches who want to grow their client base or even become full time run coaches in 2026.  But despite the increase in demand for runner and races selling out at record rates, the online space for running advice &, run coaching is exceedingly crowded. On this episode of the Runner Rising podcast, Nicole Dobransky shares pred...