Runner Rising with Nicole Dobransky

Want a fun and different way to reach new potential run coaching clients? Consider running a free challenge! Every year I run my free Goal Setting for Runners workshop on Facebook. And in my Runner Rising business, my I host my 3 Day Instagram for Run Coaches workshop before my next Runner Rising Academy begins. A free challenge is a way to showcase your coaching skills, build community, develop d...

On this episode of the Runner Rising Podcast I interview run coaches Julie Sapper and Lisa Levin who operate the run coaching business Run Farther and Faster together as a team. Julie and Lisa are run coaches & attorneys who partner together to host a podcast and coach runners for the last 15 years. During our discussion we talk about how Lisa and Julie met and started their business and dive...

You've just gotten your RRCA, USATF, UESCA, VDOT, or one of the many run coach certifications, now what do you do to get clients!? Should you build a website first? File as an LLC? That's not what I'm going to tell you to do. In this episode of the Runner Rising Podcast, I walk new run coaches through the first steps that they should take when they become a new run coach to get the wor...

As with running, there are A LOT of things that go into running a successful run coaching business. It can be hard at times to know where to focus your time. On this episode of the Runner Rising Podcast, I help run coaches do a self assessment to determine where you may need to spend time and/or resources to improve. The truth is, most people tend to spend the most time on the things they enjoy an...

Does it feel scary to choose a niche in your run coaching business? Like maybe you're leaving runners out when you narrow down who you work with and how you market yourself online? On this episode of the Runner Rising Academy podcast, I interview a recent graduate of the Runner Rising Academy, Dafne Valle. Dafne joined RRA just 1 month after completing her RRCA run coach certification. She had...

What does it take to be a successful run coach? On this episode, I share the some honest realities of building a run coaching business. I start with a helpful analogy that will hopefully give you some perspective if you feel like you're working hard but not seeing the level of success you want yet. Or maybe it'll be a wake up call to why you aren't having success at all. I'll answe...

Instagram can be a GREAT way to market your run coaching services and grow your business. But it can also feel overwhelming, intimidating and confusing. The good news is, you do NOT need to have thousands of followers on Instagram to find clients there & you do not need to spend all day long creating content, scrolling or sending messages. On this episode I share 3 principles for success on In...

"Facts tell, stories sell." Storytelling is the most important way to build a relationship with your audience and prospective run coaching clients. Stories are 22x more memorable than facts - and that is reason enough to get better at telling them! In this episode, I share: 4 stories all run coaches should be telling My story How to improve your storytelling by going 3 levels deep. How s...

Do your palms get sweaty when you think about selling your run coaching services? Do you avoid marketing yourself on social media or telling people that you're looking for new clients because you don't want to look "salesey?" You became a run coach to help people, not because you wanted to sell something. But the truth is, every business owner must also learn to sell. But, sellin...

How do you make your run coaching services stand out from others? In this episode, I break down the Runner Rising Offer Formula which is a powerful & concise way to stand out against the competition & attract runners to your coaching. This formula can be used on your website, social media posts, and even in conversation & help people understand what you do and how you can help them. If...

So you've completed your run coaching certification, now what are the next steps to make it a business!? Do you need to become a LCC? What about insurance and waivers?! Valarie Swanson is a full time professional in the real estate world with years of experience on the legal end of business. She's also a new RRCA run coach who recently went through the process of establishing, legalizing a...

Are you hard on yourself? Do you worry that you aren't as successful as you should be or wonder if you have what it takes to be a successful run coach? Are you always thinking you should be doing MORE? On this heart-to-heart episode of Runner Rising, I share a story of a recent personal business setback and how I both learned from it AND am giving myself grace. I hope you find this helpful. I&...

The follow up is one of the most important aspects of enrolling new run coaching clients and is something that can set you apart from other run coaches. In this episode I cover, -3 elements of an effective follow up -How often to follow up with runners who you've had a discovery call with -The 3 types of prospective athletes you should be following up with consistently & scripts to follow...

Your mindset is the most important component of your success as a run coach. Just like we know out athletes won't perform to potential if they don't have a clear goal and vision and are full of doubt and fear, the same goes for your run coaching business. In this episode of the Runner Rising Podcast, I share with you 3 things to do each morning to prime your mindset to grow your business a...

This is an episode you don't want to miss! On this power packed episode, I'll share the key to creating effective Call to Action posts that will get people to hire you as their run coach. This month I enrolled 26 runners to my Run Strong virtual half or full marathon training club. These types of call to action posts are what I've used for years to create interest in my groups and coac...

Here are the top 5 worries and fears about social media that I've heard from runners who are trying to grow a business online: 1. I'm worried about what my friends and family will think of my posts. 2. There's so much I could do on social media, it's overwhelming. 3. If I niche down, I'll scare away potential clients. 4. Posting original content that looks professional takes a...

Run Coach: Already stressed about summer?! Summer is 3 months of the year - you simply can't "wing it" and reach your goals in your run coaching business. Going on vacation and now sure how to handle your run coaching clients while you're gone? What about marketing - should you stop posting while you're on vacation? Or should you schedule it ahead? What's the bare minimum...

What is the secret to getting your run coaching clients to never leave?! While we can't expect EVERY athlete to stick with us forever, we do hope they will stay with us a while. When I met Jessica at the RRCA convention, she mentioned to me that she rarely has spots on her own run coaching roster because her clients rarely leave. I immediately knew that I had to have her on to spill her secret...

A lead magnet, freemium, free download (whatever you want to call it) is a powerful way to grow your run coaching business & get new clients - IF you do it right!!! On this episode of the Runner Rising Podcast, I share: 1. The 3 elements of a GREAT freebie. 2. Common mistakes I see run coaches making with their free downloads which prevent them from getting new email subscribers and clients. 3...

Are you a run coach who wants to grow your business beyond a hobby? In this special episode of the Runner Rising podcast, I share the details of the only group business coaching program specifically for run coaches. The Runner Rising Academy gives you the exact system to market and scale your run coaching business confidently & strategically. If you are relying exclusively on leads & have...

If you're a run coach who is posting lots of great tips and value on instagram but you're not getting clients from it, here's why. In this episode I share some real coaching I gave a Runner Rising Academy client and give you an inside look at one of my top performing reels and why it did so well. I also cover the 4 types of content that you should be regularly posting as a run coach an...

What does it take to make $100K a year as a run coach? In this episode of the Runner Rising podcast, Nicole shares the roadmap to earning six figures in your run coaching business. She answers: What do you need to charge to earn a full time income as a run coach? How many clients do you need to make six figures as a run coach? What are some of the expenses that full time run coaches need to pay fo...

In this episode of the Runner Rising Podcast, I chat with Stine Turgeon, founder of Run Aligned retreats. Stine came to running later in life and fell in love with it. She first turned to run coaching, utilizing Facebook groups to find clients. She then realized that her true passion is creating community & helping high achieving women find more joy and acceptance in their running journey. In...

When someone lands on your run coach Instagram profile, it only takes them a second to decide to click FOLLOW or not. How can you create an Instagram bio that helps make your ideal run coaching client want to follow your account? What I cover in this episode: -What MOST run coaches have in their Instagram bio (and why it's not helping) -What you should write in your Instagram bio -What links t...

Run coach, are you feeling frustrated by your lack of growth on Instagram? Starting to wonder if there's even a point to posting there anymore? I was there too - stuck at small growth of about 100 new followers at month, while spending a lot of time doing it (posting 4-5 times a week, finding new accounts to follow, etc). In this episode I walk you through 3 changes I made to not only dramatic...