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Is It Too Late to Start an Online Coaching Biz? Feb 27, 2024

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Let’s address the elephant in the [online coaching] room: Have you missed the boat? Is it TOO LATE for you to build a successful online coaching business?

The short answer: Absolutely not.

I’m getting into the MANY reasons why that’s the case in this episode.

Maybe you think the industry’s too flooded or over-saturated, or you can’t “catch up” to the coaches who started before you. Maybe you think there’s no way anyone would choose YOU when there are more experienced coaches out there who have already built their brand.

Today, I’m explaining why none of that is true and helping you shift your mindset so you can see the many opportunities available in the online coaching industry (trust me, they are ABUNDANT).

Make no mistake: There is DEFINITELY time for you to get started and be as successful as you want – IF you take action.

In this episode, I cover:

What happened when a team member asked me if it was too late for her to start an online coaching business [2:15]

The honest, deeply vulnerable answers I got when I asked my Instagram audience WHY they thought it was too late for them [3:30]

What’s 100% true about the online coaching industry – and why *NONE OF IT* needs to stop you [6:20]

The truth about ~50% of the online coaches you see on Instagram (even the coaches who SEEM like they’re doing well) [7:45]

Why the most “popular” coach isn’t necessarily the coach EVERYONE will flock to [9:35]

What happens when someone likes + trusts you – even if you’re not the biggest or most established coach in your industry [12:55]

How most people make buying decisions (hint: it’s about CONNECTING + building RELATIONSHIPS) [14:45]

Why people say they’ve hired ME as their coach vs. others in the biz coaching industry + what you can learn from their answers [17:00]

What REALLY matters when it comes to growing an online coaching business [19:05]

Something that inspired me when I was pivoting to full-time business coaching that might inspire you, too [21:10]

The question you MUST ask yourself when you wonder if you can be successful in this industry [22:45]

How to ensure you *NEVER* build the online coaching business you want (and what to do instead) [23:55]

Your next move if you want my help in making your online coaching biz dreams come true NOW [26:50]

Connect with Lynette:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynettemarieh

Coaching With Impact Facebook group (my free business coaching group!): https://www.facebook.com/groups/coachingwithimpact

Fitness Coaching Business Accelerator: https://fcbaprogram.com

The Wellness CEO Mastermind: https://lynettemariefit.clickfunnels.com/optin1634051235214

Getting Over the “Cringe,” Comparison + Vanity Metric Obsession on Instagram Feb 13, 2024

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If you feel ~cringe~ when you create content or struggle with comparing yourself to other coaches on social media (and then feel bad about yourself and/or your online coaching business), you’re in the right place – this episode is 100% for you.

I’m explaining why climbing “cringe mountain” is ESSENTIAL for getting where you want to go (seriously, EVERYONE you look up to online had to do it!) and sharing my best advice for getting OUT of the comparison trap once and for all.

Plus, I’m breaking down why vanity metrics – likes, comments, saves, shares, etc. – truly do NOT matter and why I don’t care about them *at all* anymore.

Remember: If you want to be a successful online coach, showing up on social media consistently is a non-negotiable part of the deal – why not have FUN and stop making yourself so miserable… and get some new clients while you’re at it?

In this episode, I cover:

Why you need to *STOP* worrying about vanity metrics on social media [3:00]

My theory on why people don’t engage online like they used to (hint: most people prefer to lurk) [8:25]

Why I can almost guarantee your posts are probably landing with WAYYYY more people than you realize [10:30]

Thinking of each piece of content as a brick that’s building your online coaching business [15:10]

The reality that viral posts or popular Reels don’t necessarily result in ANY sales [18:25]

Comparing yourself to other coaches (and why this will *always* do more harm than good) [21:40]

How to get over feeling ~cringe~ (or being embarrassed) when you post on social media [26:45]

Why you have to climb “cringe mountain” to get where you want to go [30:00]

Connect with Lynette:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynettemarieh

Coaching With Impact Facebook group (my free business coaching group!): https://www.facebook.com/groups/coachingwithimpact

Fitness Coaching Business Accelerator: https://fcbaprogram.com

The Wellness CEO Mastermind: https://lynettemariefit.clickfunnels.com/optin1634051235214

Business + Life as a Highly Sensitive Person with HSP Coach Grace Kirkley Feb 06, 2024

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Today, I’m chatting with Grace Kirkley, a health + wellness coach who specializes in helping exhausted, sensitive women go from burned out + overwhelmed to confident + calm with simple self-care!

Grace graduated from my Fitness Coaching Business Accelerator (FCBA) and now serves clients in her signature program: 1:1 High Sensitivity Coaching. In this episode, Grace shares her journey – including when she realized she was a highly sensitive person (HSP) – and how she learned to embrace her heightened sensitivity + make it her superpower as an HSP coach.

You’ll learn how to determine if *YOU* are an HSP and, if so, how you can work WITH your heightened sensitivity to live a better, happier life.

Follow Grace @gracekirkleycoaching: https://www.instagram.com/gracekirkleycoaching/

In this episode, Grace and I cover:

What signifies a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) and how to know if *YOU* might be an HSP [4:20]

How Grace discovered she was an HSP and how she felt after realizing she wasn’t weird, wrong or broken [8:35]

The ways Grace helps + supports HSPs in her coaching programs and what her clients typically struggle with [10:25]

Why what may “work” for someone else does NOT work for an HSP [14:40]

What HSPs often misunderstand about themselves + negative beliefs they may hold that are not true [18:00]

The danger of fighting against your biology + trying to be someone you’re not [18:50]

What life can be like when you’re an HSP who gets the proper support and understands + accepts who you are [22:00]

Why burnout is more common in HSPs, how it can show up + how to combat it [29:30]

Grace’s experience in FCBA + building her online coaching business as an HSP [32:00]

How having a heightened level of sensitivity can be beneficial for coaches [35:10]

The ways HSPs can use structure, routines, time blocking + planning to keep their businesses moving forward [36:40]

The importance of setting + enforcing social media boundaries as an HSP (hint: endless scrolling is NOT the move!) [43:40]

Understanding that your most precious resource as an HSP is your energy [47:35]

How to deal with criticism or negativity as an HSP (and not let it destroy you) [48:50]

Learning how to EMBRACE your high sensitivity + make it your superpower [54:40]

Where to find Grace online: https://www.gracekirkley.com and @gracekirkleycoaching on Instagram [1:02:35]

Connect with Lynette:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynettemarieh

Coaching With Impact Facebook group (my free business coaching group!): https://www.facebook.com/groups/coachingwithimpact

Fitness Coaching Business Accelerator: https://fcbaprogram.com

The Wellness CEO Mastermind: https://lynettemariefit.clickfunnels.com/optin1634051235214

How to Build or Grow Your Online Coaching Biz in 10 Hours a Week (or Less) Jan 30, 2024

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If you’re trying to build or grow your online coaching business but don’t have much time on your hands, good news – it really can take 10 hours *or less* per week.

Don’t believe me? Listen to this episode. I’m breaking down EXACTLY how you can make this happen, even if you have a busy schedule and/or a full-time job.

You’ll learn how to use sacred hours to take MASSIVE action and where to focus your energy + efforts to make the BIGGEST impact in a short amount of time.

This is for you if you want to be more productive, stop wasting time and get your online coaching biz off the ground WITHOUT quitting your day job or pulling all-nighters. You CAN do it – it just comes down to dedicating your time to what matters most.

In this episode, I cover:

Sacred hours and how you can implement them in your online coaching business [4:50]

The importance of examining how you spend your time + setting your priorities (and following through on your commitments) [9:30]

EXACTLY where to start if you only have 10 hours/week to spend on your biz [13:05]

How to take photos for your Instagram content – go to my IG @lynettemarieh, scroll through my highlights + click on “IG photos?” [17:05]

What to do with 1.5-3 hours of your week if you’re not in my Fitness Coaching Business Accelerator (FCBA) that will help you grow your biz [19:30]

Why I recommend focusing on prospecting every.single.week (and why this does NOT have to be weird, uncomfortable or cringey) [20:35]

Spending time on program development or handling backend business tasks [25:05]

Taking care of clients + how much time this typically requires [26:30]

Why you CAN work a full-time job as you start your online coaching business (hint: it depends on your willingness to do the work) [27:30]

Connect with Lynette:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynettemarieh

Coaching With Impact Facebook group (my free business coaching group!): https://www.facebook.com/groups/coachingwithimpact

Fitness Coaching Business Accelerator: https://fcbaprogram.com

The Wellness CEO Mastermind: https://lynettemariefit.clickfunnels.com/optin1634051235214

SELLING FAQ: Should I Coach for Free, Should I Conceal My Coaching Rates + Other Sales Questions Jan 23, 2024

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Today, I’m answering many of the most common questions I get about selling from online coaches, including…

Should I offer my coaching services for FREE when I’m just starting out?
What do I do if I don’t have any testimonials or transformations to show?
Is it REALLY necessary to have an application process in place?
Do I have to host sales calls, or are there other ways to get leads to convert?
Should I conceal my online coaching rates or publicize them?

You’ll get my honest, off-the-cuff answers – and I’m betting at least some of what I have to say will surprise you.

DEFINITELY check out this episode if you’re a new or aspiring online coach who’s ready to learn how to make the sales process more fun + effective! If you like what you hear, DM me on Instagram @lynettemarieh – I’d LOVE to hear from you!

In this episode, I cover:

My copywriter’s new copywriting Instagram, @copybyjessica: https://www.instagram.com/copybyjessica/

Coaching for FREE when you’re just getting started as an online coach [4:20]

My advice + recommendations *IF* you choose to offer free coaching services [8:35]

Selling coaching without social proof or testimonials [11:25]

Using YOUR story to promote + prove the efficacy of your coaching abilities [13:55]

Why I ALWAYS recommend coaches have an application process in place [16:45]

The importance of sales conversations with leads or applicants [19:45]

The truth about sales calls – why they tend to convert well + how they can benefit you *AND* the client [22:35]

What you can do if hosting sales calls doesn’t align with your schedule (or your ideal clients’ schedules) [30:20]

Concealed coaching rates vs. public coaching rates – which is right for you? [33:45]

Going with your gut when it comes to sharing or concealing your prices [38:40]

Connect with Lynette:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynettemarieh

Coaching With Impact Facebook group (my free business coaching group!): https://www.facebook.com/groups/coachingwithimpact

Fitness Coaching Business Accelerator: https://fcbaprogram.com

The Wellness CEO Mastermind: https://lynettemariefit.clickfunnels.com/optin1634051235214

How to Get Past the Fear Holding You Back Jan 16, 2024

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There’s no way around it: If you want to build or grow your online coaching business, you WILL have to do scary things from time to time.

Although feeling afraid is normal, we can’t let it hold us back (because if we let fear run the show, it will) – and that’s what today’s episode is all about.

I’m outlining the different types of fear many online coaches experience – fear of failure, imposter syndrome, fear of the unknown, fear of judgment or rejection, etc. – and explaining how you can overcome each of them. You’ll learn what I consider the first real “test” of entrepreneurship + how to pass it with flying colors, my perspective on failure, and so much more.

Don’t miss this one if you plan to chase big dreams in 2024! Fear is bound to creep up on you – your success depends on how you handle it.

In this episode, I cover:

Why fear is normal and NOT a sign that you’re incapable of achieving your goals [6:15]

The first real “test” of entrepreneurship: Getting comfortable with feeling fear + going for it anyway [7:45]

Why many people are afraid to start an online coaching business + how to move forward despite the fear [9:30]

The truth about imposter syndrome that might surprise you (hint: I *STILL* struggle with it after all these years!) [15:25]

What happens if you realize you actually CAN’T do something in your business [20:25]

How to handle + overcome your fear of the unknown as a new entrepreneur [22:25]

Fear of failure or not being “good enough” – and why it’s not necessarily the worst thing ever if you DO end up failing [24:50]

My perspective on failure that I share inside my Fitness Coaching Business Accelerator (FCBA) course hub [28:55]

What my “failure” with ads taught me + why I’m thankful for that experience [32:40]

Overcoming the fear of being judged online (spoiler alert: people will judge you no matter what you do or post!) [33:30]

What happened when I went viral on TikTok + how I handled mean comments [37:20]

The not-so-scary truth about receiving negativity, backlash, etc. on social media [41:00]

Why it doesn’t bother me that I STILL feel scared from time to time after nearly a decade in business [42:30]

Connect with Lynette:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynettemarieh

Coaching With Impact Facebook group (my free business coaching group!): https://www.facebook.com/groups/coachingwithimpact

Fitness Coaching Business Accelerator: https://fcbaprogram.com

The Wellness CEO Mastermind: https://lynettemariefit.clickfunnels.com/optin1634051235214

3 Things I Do in Biz Daily That GUARANTEE Growth + Sales Jan 09, 2024

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The 3 things I’m sharing with you today are non-negotiable daily practices in my business because they are truly ESSENTIAL for consistent growth, sales + success.

You’ll learn why you should be posting on social media regularly (yes, I know you’ve heard this before… there’s a *very* good reason for that, my friend!), the importance of nurturing your leads + generating new leads, and my best advice for taking care of your mental health as an online coach + biz owner.

If you’re serious about making 2024 a highly profitable year for your online coaching business + want to learn EXACTLY how to make that happen, you definitely don’t want to miss this one!

In this episode, I cover:

No. 1: Posting on social media regularly – multiple times a week, EVERY WEEK [5:30]

The importance of showing up online consistently + building authentic relationships with your audience (srsly: don’t expect sales if you’re inconsistent) [9:10]

No. 2: Nurturing your existing leads OR generating new leads [12:55]

Why leads NEED to be nurtured before they purchase from you + examples of how you can do this effectively [14:40]

The challenge of lead generation in 2024 + why you should have 2-3 different avenues for consistent lead generation in your business [17:40]

No. 3: Taking care of my mindset + mental health (hint: this includes fully logging out of work at the end of the day EVERY DAY) [21:00]

Setting boundaries, taking time off + other ways you can care for yourself in biz [23:50]

Why I consider these 3 things 100% non-negotiable (and why you should, too!) [29:30]

Connect with Lynette:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynettemarieh

Coaching With Impact Facebook group (my free business coaching group!): https://www.facebook.com/groups/coachingwithimpact

Fitness Coaching Business Accelerator: https://fcbaprogram.com

The Wellness CEO Mastermind: https://lynettemariefit.clickfunnels.com/optin1634051235214

How to Make 2024 Your BEST Year Ever Jan 02, 2024

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In our FIRST episode of 2024, I’m sharing how you can make this your best year EVER.

This is for you if you’re serious about making positive changes in the new year and want to learn how you can make those changes stick long-term. I’m also sharing why I believe it’s essential to take accountability – for example, if you didn’t reach your goals in 2023, how did *YOU* + *YOUR* choices contribute to that outcome? – and how I recommend approaching goal-setting in 2024.

Plus, I’m discussing something toward the end of the episode that *might* feel a little confronting or triggering – but if you truly want to make this year your best yet, it’s a message you NEED to hear. Remember: Growth doesn’t happen in your comfort zone.

In this episode, I cover:

Why 2023 was a fantastic year for me [5:00]

Taking accountability + understanding what you were responsible for in 2023 [10:50]

Setting specific, measurable goals for 2024 + clearly identifying the work required to achieve those goals [15:30]

Getting in control of your calendar, time + routines (and several examples of how this has worked for me) [19:45]

Learning how to get comfortable handling uncomfortable situations or circumstances (hint: these are often opportunities for growth) [31:40]

The importance of showing up for your goals + actually putting in the work – even when we don’t “feel like it” [37:10]

Connect with Lynette:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynettemarieh

Coaching With Impact Facebook group (my free business coaching group!): https://www.facebook.com/groups/coachingwithimpact

Fitness Coaching Business Accelerator: https://fcbaprogram.com

The Wellness CEO Mastermind: https://lynettemariefit.clickfunnels.com/optin1634051235214

How You’re Sabotaging Your Success in Biz (+ How To STOP) Dec 26, 2023

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In today’s episode, I’m sharing four different ways you may be sabotaging your success as an online coach *AND* my best advice for overcoming each of them!

You’ll find out how to determine if you struggle with imposter syndrome, all-or-nothing thinking and/or shiny object syndrome, as well as how to know if a lack of knowledge is holding you back. Plus, I’m sharing personal stories about how some of these things have shown up in my life + business (and how I’ve handled them).

If you’re not where you want to be in your online coaching business or aren’t feeling satisfied with your results, DEFINITELY listen to this episode! You might realize you’re stuck in a particular area, but that’s the first step to moving forward.

Remember: You can ALWAYS get unstuck – IF you’re willing to take action + do the work.

In this episode, I cover:

How to know if you have imposter syndrome and why it can hold you back from growing + succeeding as an online coach [5:25]

My experience with imposter syndrome as an online fitness coach and how it impacted me + my business [10:30]

What to remember about imposter syndrome (plus how to overcome it) [12:00]

How shiny object syndrome may show up for you in your online coaching biz and why it can make it impossible to reach your goals [15:10]

Why getting results in business will require you to stay consistent + focused [21:30]

How to determine if you struggle from an all-or-nothing mentality + why that can derail your success in business [25:40]

My best advice for overcoming all-or-nothing thinking (hint: you’ve probably said this to clients who are struggling to stay on track with nutrition + fitness!) [30:05]

Getting stuck in business because you have a lack of knowledge that you’re trying to fill by loading up on freebies [33:25]

Why my business has continued to grow + succeed over the past decade (spoiler alert: it’s because I’ve invested in skilled coaches + mentors) [37:00]

Connect with Lynette:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynettemarieh

Coaching With Impact Facebook group (my free business coaching group!): https://www.facebook.com/groups/coachingwithimpact

Fitness Coaching Business Accelerator: https://fcbaprogram.com

The Wellness CEO Mastermind: https://lynettemariefit.clickfunnels.com/optin1634051235214

5 Things Coaches Should Do NOW to Succeed in Biz in 2024 Dec 19, 2023

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Even though December may be one of the slower months in the online health + fitness coaching industry, there are still several things you can do *RIGHT NOW* to set yourself up for success in 2024 – and I’m going over 5 of them in today’s episode!

You’ll learn why I recommend focusing on building stronger relationships with your current audience + leads, the importance of creating your 2024 sales plan (psst… if you missed my last episode on sales plans, go back and check it out!), why you should let your followers know what to expect from you in the new year, and so much more.

I’m also sharing why I firmly believe you should give yourself the gift of rest + relaxation during December + throughout the holiday season – you deserve it, coach!

In this episode, I cover:

No. 1: Focusing on lead generation + providing value to your current audience [5:55]

No. 2: Creating a sales plan + mapping out your 2024 launches [8:05]

No. 3: Building relationships + connecting with your audience + leads [11:50]

No. 4: Letting your audience know what’s coming in early 2024 [16:40]

No. 5: Giving yourself the gift of dedicated rest + downtime during the holidays [19:10]

Connect with Lynette:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynettemarieh

Coaching With Impact Facebook group (my free business coaching group!): https://www.facebook.com/groups/coachingwithimpact

Fitness Coaching Business Accelerator: https://fcbaprogram.com

The Wellness CEO Mastermind: https://lynettemariefit.clickfunnels.com/optin1634051235214