Life Coach Business Building School with Debbie Shadid EP 299 - The 5 Steps to Starting a Coaching Business in 2026 (Beginner-Friendly Guide for Women 50+)
These 5 steps to starting a coaching business in 2026 will help you build a solid foundation, and today I’ll walk you through each one so you know exactly where to begin. If you are a woman over 50 who wants to start coaching, this simple framework will give you clarity on what matters most and what you can skip for now.
Starting a coaching business does not require a niche that takes months to decide, a complicated website, or a long list of tech tools. You need a clear offer, a simple plan to talk about your coaching, and the confidence to begin working with people who already know and trust you. These five steps will help you do exactly that.
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In this episode, I’ll show you how to choose your first coaching offer, begin speaking about your coaching with confidence, connect with warm people in your network, and start booking conversations that lead to paying clients. This is the most practical way to begin your coaching business in 2026.
Inside this episode, you’ll learn:
- The five steps to starting a coaching business in 2026
- How to choose a simple coaching offer you can confidently explain
- Why your first clients often come from people you already know
- How to begin talking about your coaching in a way that feels natural
- What to focus on first as a new coach
- The mindset required to take action and build early momentum
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Free Resources for coaches:
- Free Masterclass to Grow Your Coaching Business: https://coaching.debbieshadid.com/masterclass
- Canva Workshop: https://coaching.debbieshadid.com/canva
- First Client Conversation Guide? Grab your copy here: https://coaching.debbieshadid.com/conversation
Tools I recommend for coaches:
- Flodesk (email marketing): https://flodesk.com/c/DEBBIESHADID
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Let’s connect!
- Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com
- Instagram @debbieshadid
- Subscribe on YouTube
#DebbieShadid #LifeCoachBusinessBuildingSchool