Best Damn Coach Podcast: Conversations for coaches, mentors, and service providers to grow a profitable coaching business

Tired of the feast-or-famine cycle in your coaching business? Part 1 of this 3-part series walks you through a strategic business audit to fill your coaching client roster in 2026. No fluff, just actionable data collection. I break down the 5 critical areas every coach needs to analyze before planning next year: revenue reality checks, time and energy allocation, marketing effectiveness, client analysis, and your "stop doing this" list. Whether you served 5 clients or 100 this year, this episode teaches you how to identify what's actually working in your business so you can double down on revenue-generating activities and eliminate busy work. Discover why 90% of my clients come from just two sources, how to track lead origins effectively, and why making decisions from emotion instead of data keeps you stuck in those business highs and lows. Connect with Amanda: Instagram: awalkmyway https://www.instagram.com/awalkmyway/ Grab 10 Powerful Questions Every Coach Should Know: amanda-walker.com/questions

Welcome to Friday Coaching Clinic Episodes. These are LIVE coaching session snippets where you have the opportunity to learn as both client and coach. I encourage you to think about how you might coach through this topic as a coach or how this situation may support you as a client. A reminder about these episodes: This snippet is just one way of coaching through this topic. Each coach has their own unique voice, personality and confidence to best support their clients and I invite you to find yours. This week: Your Email List Isn't Broken, Your Welcome Sequence Is

Want the fastest way to position yourself as THE expert coaches seek out? Public speaking changes everything. Speaking expert Colin Boyd (author of "One Presentation Away") reveals why coaches who speak get instant market leadership and exactly how to craft presentations that convert. Colin shares how his income tripled in 12 months when he niched down, plus the "core premise" framework that creates that red thread through every presentation. You'll discover why clarity beats cleverness, how one of his clients generates $400K monthly running just two webinars, and the specific language patterns that turn "nice feedback" into booked-out client rosters. Whether you're terrified of speaking or already presenting but not converting, this episode gives you the roadmap to become an irresistible speaker who attracts dream clients every time. Book: https://onepresentationawaybook.com/ Connect: Instagram @colinboyd https://www.instagram.com/colinboyd/

Welcome to Friday Coaching Clinic Episodes. These are LIVE coaching session snippets where you have the opportunity to learn as both client and coach. I encourage you to think about how you might coach through this topic as a coach or how this situation may support you as a client. A reminder about these episodes: This snippet is just one way of coaching through this topic. Each coach has their own unique voice, personality and confidence to best support their clients and I invite you to find yours. This week: The Real Reason Your Coaching Business Still Feels Like a Hobby

Want a full client roster in 2026? The strategies you've been chasing won't work without this foundation. In this episode, I'm sharing the three anchored beliefs that separate coaches who build thriving businesses from those who stay stuck. These aren't fluffy affirmations. They're the internal commitments that my most successful students embody every single day. You'll learn: → The "I'm not going back" belief and why one toe in gets you one toe in results → Why your money mindset determines whether you stay a hobby coach or become a profitable one → The time commitment truth that changed everything when I was building in the margins Plus, I'm pulling back the curtain on what's working right now in this trust recession—and why I canceled my webinar subscription to go back to basics with high-touch strategies. If you're ready to step into 2026 as the fully embodied entrepreneur coach you're meant to be, this episode is your starting point. RESOURCES MENTIONED: → "How to Get Clients" Limited Series Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-get-clients-tips-for-coaches-and-entrepreneurs/id1820305383 → Book a call: amanda-walker.com/letschat → Connect on Instagram: @awalkmyway

Welcome to Friday Coaching Clinic Episodes. These are LIVE coaching session snippets where you have the opportunity to learn as both client and coach. I encourage you to think about how you might coach through this topic as a coach or how this situation may support you as a client. A reminder about these episodes: This snippet is just one way of coaching through this topic. Each coach has their own unique voice, personality and confidence to best support their clients and I invite you to find yours. This week: The Client Goldmine You're Overlooking (Warm Lead Strategy)

AI is moving fast, and I don't want you left behind. In this conversation with Kelly Sinclair, we're tackling the biggest fears coaches have about AI---from "isn't this cheating?" to "how do I protect my intellectual property?" Kelly shares how she went from AI-resistant to building an entire AI platform for coaches. You'll learn: ✓ The "brand calibrator" method that makes AI sound exactly like you (not generic robot garbage) ✓ How to protect your frameworks and intellectual property when using AI tools ✓ Custom GPT strategies that cut task time from 20 hours to 2 hours ✓ Why AI isn't replacing coaches---it's making them MORE human Plus, Kelly drops a game-changing insight about turning your onboarding form into an interactive AI conversation. Mind = blown. RESOURCES MENTIONED: -Kelly's Website: https://ksco.ca/ -Kelly on Instagram: @ksco_kelly https://www.instagram.com/ksco_kelly/ -Download Amanda's Free Resource: https://amanda-walker.com/home/questions/ -Framework Builder Lab: https://amanda-walker.com/lab/

Welcome to Friday Coaching Clinic Episodes. These are LIVE coaching session snippets where you have the opportunity to learn as both client and coach. I encourage you to think about how you might coach through this topic as a coach or how this situation may support you as a client. A reminder about these episodes: This snippet is just one way of coaching through this topic. Each coach has their own unique voice, personality and confidence to best support their clients and I invite you to find yours. This week: The Places Mom Coaches Never Think to Look for Clients

What does it actually take to go from scattered coach speaking "too coachy" to confidently attracting dream clients everywhere you go? Former teacher Ana Cortes-Holbert reveals exactly how she tripled her coaching income after getting crystal clear on WHO she serves and HOW to talk about it. No complicated funnels. No paid ads. Just authentic conversations that convert. In this episode, you'll discover: -The exact moment Ana's business transformed (hint: it started with ONE clear statement about who she helps) -Why speaking "coach language" was keeping her broke—and what she did instead -Her organic client attraction system that brings clients from the gym, planes, networking events, and even the locker room -The mindset shift from "I want to save everyone" to "I serve overachieving women who tie their worth to achievements" -How she's now contributing $7,000 to family vacations and setting aside quarterly taxes Ana's story proves you don't need a massive following, complex funnels, or years of experience. What you need is clarity, confidence, and the courage to have authentic conversations about what you do. Connect with Ana: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anacortesholbert/ Website: https://www.greenlightcoachingdevelopment.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenLightCoachingAndDevelopment/

Welcome to Friday Coaching Clinic Episodes. These are LIVE coaching session snippets where you have the opportunity to learn as both client and coach. I encourage you to think about how you might coach through this topic as a coach or how this situation may support you as a client. A reminder about these episodes: This snippet is just one way of coaching through this topic. Each coach has their own unique voice, personality and confidence to best support their clients and I invite you to find yours. This week: Why High Achievers Won't Admit They're Burned Out (And What to Say Instead)