Coach Pony

Bobbi Palmer, a successful dating coach and business entrepreneur, joins forces with Christie Mims, a career and business coach. They dive deep into the nuances of sales calls, offering role-play examples to elucidate effective communication. Topics include how to introduce yourself, frame your coaching process, and build genuine connections with clients. They also discuss the emotional challenges of dating and provide a six-step system for fostering meaningful relationships, underscoring the importance of authenticity in both coaching and connection.

Discover three ways coaches can make six figures or more: private coaching, group coaching, and selling online programs. The hosts emphasize the importance of commitment, basic business skills, and focusing on profit and lifestyle. They also discuss the value of community and the benefits of group coaching for newer coaches.

Sometimes, we all just need a break.But how can you step away from your coaching business without losing money?That’s what we’re digging into today.In this very cheesy eighties-themed season of the podcast, join me, Christie Mims, a career and business coach, and Bobbi Palmer, a dating coach, as we answer your burning questions about your coaching business. Bobbi and I have built six and seven-figure businesses of our own, and we’ve learned a thing or two along the way. And now, we’re sharing all that knowledge with you.We’ll share strategies for making your work week more manageable (so long 80-hour weeks!), and what to do when you really need some solid time off.Listen to the full episode to hear about:Why new coaches need to learn to set boundaries on their work timeOur favorite strategies for building time off into your regular scheduleHow to “quiet quit” your businessHow giving yourself a change of scenery can bring energy back into your businessTo learn more about Bobbi Palmer:Date Like a GrownupTo learn more about Christie Mims:Coach PonyLinkedinBuild A Real BusinessFREE Marketing MasterclassIf you have some chocolate worth reviewing on the show, we are easily bribed! Email us at hello@coachpony.com with your recommendation or if you want to send us something to try!

In this podcast, the hosts discuss when and who to hire in your coaching business. They emphasize the importance of investing in tools, creating a VA manual, and avoiding hiring a marketing coach too soon. They also share lessons from hiring the wrong person and highlight the importance of business knowledge.

Learn how to find clients locally as a new coach by giving local talks, creating meetup groups, attending networking events, and targeting industry-specific groups. The speakers also discuss strategies like approaching coffeehouse owners for speaking engagements and offering businesses win-win situations. Finding clients locally is important for newer coaches and alternative options for finding clients are explored.

Today’s caller to the Coach Pony Radio Hour wants to know if a pricy mastermind is worth it as a new coach.And of course, we’ve got hot takes and advice for deciding if a high-priced mastermind is right for you and your coaching business.In this very cheesy eighties-themed season of the podcast, join me, Christie Mims, a career and business coach, and Bobbi Palmer, a dating coach, as we answer your burning questions about your coaching business. Bobbi and I have built six and seven-figure businesses of our own, and we’ve learned a thing or two along the way. And now, we’re sharing all that knowledge with you.Today we’re giving you the down-low on what a mastermind is, why they can be valuable, and why we think they’re a bad idea for a new coach.Listen to the full episode to hear about:What the value can be in a mastermind and why it’s just not there for new coachesWhy you should be wary of masterminds that don’t have a minimum income thresholdHow making a major investment in a mastermind can set back your business and cause you unnecessary stressThe education and training that new coaches need instead. Bonus: it’s lower-pricedHow to start your own mastermind for mutual support and ideasTo learn more about Bobbi Palmer:Date Like a GrownupTo learn more about Christie Mims:Coach PonyLinkedinBuild A Real BusinessIf you have some chocolate worth reviewing on the show, we are easily bribed! Email us at hello@coachpony.com with your recommendation or if you want to send us something to try!

Today’s caller wants to know how to use his existing client list to meet an ambitious monthly income goal.And we know just how to do it: VIP Days.Offering these kinds of intensives is a great way to boost your coaching income without hustling for new leads, and we’ll tell you why.In this very cheesy eighties-themed season of the podcast, join me, Christie Mims, a career and business coach, and Bobbi Palmer, a dating coach, as we answer your burning questions about your coaching business. Bobbi and I have built six and seven-figure businesses of our own, and we’ve learned a thing or two along the way. And now, we’re sharing all that knowledge with you.We’re going to talk through what VIP days are, why they’re valuable to your clients, what to consider in your pricing, and why they work for returning clients and existing members of your list. Plus, we’ve got another option for selling to your existing list up our sleeves!Listen to the full episode to hear about:Why offering an intensive with a very specific goal or outcome is so valuable for clientsHow to price your VIP Days and why you can charge so much more than for regular coaching hoursPotential sunk costs for VIP Days that you need to factor into your pricingWhat to watch out for when you’re running your VIP DayWhy you have to get deposits for VIP DaysHow to use continuation packages for your current and recent clientsTo learn more about Bobbi Palmer:Date Like a GrownupTo learn more about Christie Mims:Coach PonyLinkedinBuild A Real BusinessIf you have some chocolate worth reviewing on the show, we are easily bribed! Email us at hello@coachpony.com with your recommendation or if you want to send us something to try!

Learn about the benefits of having referral partners in the coaching industry, such as niche-specific partnerships, trust, and credibility. Discover tips on finding and maintaining referral partners, understanding fees, and building relationships. Explore the concept of layering referral bonuses in a sales funnel and the significance of agreements with referral partners.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the pros and cons of bartering services in the coaching industry. They share personal experiences and highlight the importance of setting expectations and boundaries. The episode also explores alternatives to bartering for new coaches and emphasizes the significance of treating coaching as a serious business. The hosts conclude by discussing the potential drawbacks of bartering and offer alternative options for businesses.

Today we are revisiting an episode from last year all about the future of life coaching and Bobbi and I have some additional thoughts to share that have come up for us in the year since this panel episode was recorded.This season on the Coach Pony Podcast, dating coach Bobbi Palmer, of Date Like a Grownup and I are here to help by answering your burning questions about your coaching business, so you can get more clients and get paid to coach! Get the inside scoop from coaches who have built 6 and 7 figure programs in a variety of niches. We have a LOT to say.  As many people are worried about layoffs and an economic downturn or recession, it might seem like the future of life coaching isn’t so bright, because who’s going to pay for life coaching in a recession? But trust us, that is not the case. The truth is, people often invest more in education and in themselves in a downturn. And not only will individuals be looking for support and education as they consider career and life changes in the short term, but long term, we predict that this multi-billion dollar industry will keep going strong. And that’s what we’re talking about with our panelists.Our panel is: Sherri Gerek from IPEC, the Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching, Stephanie Griffin from  the Life Coach School, and Jennifer Voss of the Martha Beck Wayfinder Life Coach Training Program. Between them, these three schools have graduated tens of thousands of amazing coaches. Together, we’re taking a closer look at trends, profitable niches, whether there really is space for new coaches, and of course, we’ll pull out our crystal balls and make some predictions for the future.Listen to the full episode to hear about:Why you shouldn’t be worried about getting into coaching in a downturnWhere the market is heading, and key reasons there is room for growthNiches and business models that continue to grow and whyOur predictions for the next ten years in the coaching industry Why there is definitely still room for you in the coaching industry (it’s not oversaturated, we promise!)To learn more about Jennifer Voss:The Truth ExperienceWayfinder Life Coach TrainingConnect with Jennifer on LinkedInTo learn more about Stephanie Griffin:The Life Coach SchoolInstagram: @LifeCoachSchool Facebook: @LifeCoachSchoolYouTube: The Life Coach SchoolTo learn more about Sherri Gerek:iPEC: ICF Accredited Coach Training Programs & Life Coach CertificationsConnect with Sherri on LinkedInTo learn more about Bobbi Palmer:Date Like a GrownupTo learn more about Christie Mims:Coach PonyLinkedinBuild A Real BusinessResources: Life Coaches in the US - Market SizeInternational Coaching FederationIf you have some chocolate worth reviewing on the show, we are easily bribed! Email us at hello@coachpony.com with your recommendation or if you want to send us something to try!