Runner Rising with Nicole Dobransky

Clients quitting, fighting with your spouse, missing income goals, hearing "no" from an athlete you were really excited to work with.... how do you handle setbacks and disappointments in your run coaching business? In this episode, Nicole shares the hard parts of being a coach and how she's handled MANY setbacks to grow her coaching business to over six figures even with 3 kids under...

Want to build your run coaching business to full time? On this episode of Runner Rising, Montana DePasquale gives us a real look, including the highs and lows, of building her business to full time: -Montana's start as a collegiate run coach turned corporate marketer -The pros and cons of online run coaching with a larger firm instead of going out on your own -Using Instagram to attract new cl...

Ever do a post saying 'I have spots for 1:1 coaching" and hear crickets? There are 3 big marketing mistakes coaches make that are costing you 1:1 clients. In this episode I talk through the mistakes and tell you EXACTLY what to do instead to grow your run coaching roster. This includes an exact step-by-step guide to creating a marketing story series that you build once and re-use to save...

Do you want to become a run coach, but you aren't sure how it all works? In this episode I have a discussion with Annie Kleinenga, yoga instructor, personal trainer, educator and new RRCA run coach to give you the inside scoop on becoming a run coach. (RRCA Stands for Road Runners Club of America) We discuss: -The process for getting RRCA Certified -How RRCA certification process compares to o...

In this episode, Nicole shares how her MANY failed Boston Qualifying attempts are parallels for the hurdles and lessons we need to go through to achieve our business goals. If you're feeling discouraged or directionless in your run coaching business, this episode may help you make valuable mindset shifts to encourage you to take control of your business and keep going. If you found this valuab...

The number of people on a run coach's email list is directly tied to your monthly revenue! On this episode I share: -Why running ads to your run coaching services doesn't usually work well -Why run coaches need an email list and why it's so much more effective at converting to clients than social media -How run coaches can build an email list with a free opt in (and a tool to use to au...

On this episode I share ALL the details about the money I've invested in building my skills and mindset in the business. I truly believe that in order to grow your business to a new level, you need to elevate both your skills and your mindset. And while there are a ton of free resources out there, we all know that following 1 methodology and having a coach (just like run coaching) will get you...

Struggling to bring on new run coaching clients with Instagram? Have you been posting on Instagram but aren't sure anyone is actually listening? Spending a lot of time on Instagram with little to no return? Or worse, you leave the platform feeling inadequate and comparing yourself to running accounts that appear to be doing so much better than you? In this episode I share the truth about growi...

One piece of advice Sarah Canney has for the listeners: "Bet on yourself". In this episode of the Runner Rising Podcast, you'll learn from & be inspired by Sarah Canney, who shares her story of betting on herself & transitioning from English teacher to running entrepreneur. Sarah has explored many roles within the running & business: Run Coach, Founder of Rise Run Retreat...

TOUGH LOVE episode that I wish I had heard when I first started my business! Are you a people pleaser? Over 50% of people are self-reported people pleasers & this can impact your success in 2 areas of your run coaching business: Signs of people pleasing in run coaches:  Marketing:  You are afraid to speak up when you don’t agree with a training philosophy or take a strong stance on YOUR philos...

Run coaches often price too low. But how low is too low? And how do you raise prices? In this episode I talk about: Common reasons why run coaches price low. A different way to look at your pricing. Why raising your prices actually is better for your athletes. The mindset behind pricing and limiting beliefs around money. Get your free Run Coach Pricing Guide when you subscribe to my weekly newslet...

Should you start a blog? In this episode, Nicole shares how blogging has helped her create a lead-generating machine that works while she sleeps! Blogging allows you to create content that can work for you for YEARS to come (instead of Instagram content that a small percent of your audience sees for a few days). You'll learn: 2 reasons to start a blog 5 ways to leverage your blog to get new, q...

On the first Run Coach interview on Runner Rising, I interview Jen Steele. You'll get an honest and candid conversation of the hurdles, struggles and realities of growing a successful run coaching business. Jen Steele started as a "back of the pack runner" and is now thriving as a mom of 2, part time teacher and run coach. Favorite moments: - How Jen used a Facebook group to find her...

Want to reach your potential in your run coaching business? Make more income? Have more joy in the business? But also.... You secretly wonder if your personal accolades and running pace matters. You are basing your prices on how long it takes you to coach them. You are afraid to niche down and work with a specific type of runner. In this episode, I walk you through these 3 limiting beliefs that ar...

Ready to set 2024 goals for your run business? Be sure to do this crucial exercise FIRST. Here's why doubling your income takes double the work but 10X your income doesn't!

Hi! I'm Nicole Dobransky and I'm on a mission to create the largest growth community for run coaches!! I created this podcast to help run coaches and running professionals grow their business skills and mindset and to feel part of a community with other business owners in the running space.  For this first episode, I want to share my story of going from full time accountant to self employe...