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Attract Coaching Clients Now – How to Talk to Prospects and Win Them!

February 23, 2009 | Share your comment

Have you ever felt nervous or inarticulate when talking to a coaching prospect? You know the moment of truth is upon you… it’s time to enroll this new client — but how?

With practice, this process is effortless. Follow these seven steps to winning conversations with prospects. The first two steps of having powerful conversations with prospects begin before you meet the prospect.

Step #1 – Understand Your Target Market

Don’t make the mistake of just trying to get any client. Champion a single target market instead. If you have expertise in your market, tap into your insider knowledge. Otherwise research what motivates them by having a few informational interviews with folks in your chosen market. Take a look at these targeted coaching markets and their top challenges:

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Coaching Success – Charge What You’re Worth

February 16, 2009 | Read 3 comments and join the discussion

Sometimes, to get better results in your coaching business, all you really need is a mindset shift. So many life coaches make a less than stellar income, and their mantra: “How do I get more clients?” rolls around in their heads continuously. Eventually, that focus builds more scarcity than prosperity.

Some wise person said: “How we do anything is how we do everything.”

It’s true. And I say:
How we think about anything is how we experience everything.

When you set your coaching fees and tell prospects about them, give yourself the advantage of a powerful mindset as a solid foundation for your success.

Integrate these Four Power Concepts together to charge what you’re worth.

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Life coaching – Will anyone buy it?

February 9, 2009 | Read 9 comments and join the discussion

After coaching professionally for twelve years and helping hundreds of coaches create successful businesses, my answer to this question is surprisingly and unequivocally – NO!

On the other hand, if you’re wondering: “Is coaching a viable business?” Absolutely – YES!

But, here’s the thing… financial success in coaching has little to do with coaching skills and everything to do with setting yourself up for success through best business practices. The result you most want – lots of ideal clients – will come to you by learning the business of coaching.

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Coaching Business Abundance – Consciously Crafting Your Coaching Business

February 3, 2009 | Read 1 comment and join the discussion

Do you remember why you became a life coach? Do you still feel the calling? More than ever, it’s important to believe in your dreams. Slow down. Calm your fears about the future and revive your vision for your coaching business, your life, and the world.

I know that you’ve heard a lot about Law of Attraction principles, but you might have forgotten to use them in the constant drive to get things done and get ahead. All of those high payoff actions you complete around your coaching business will bring a powerful result if your mind is aligned with your vision. Like the current in a river, prosperous thinking allows what you want – more coaching clients, a better income – to flow towards you.

The 5-step manifestation process I’m about to share with you really works! I’ve experienced it for myself and seen its positive effect on others. Make this a part of your daily practice. Then watch how you attract more financial prosperity and feel better.

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