Best Christie Mims Podcasts (2024)

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What a Real Sales Call Sounds Like (And Why It Works!) 30:47

7M ago30:47

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Sales calls. You know you need to make them, but if you’re a new coach, you might not know where to begin or what it should sound like. And that’s where we come in. 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 abo…

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3 Ways to Make 6+ Figures As a Coach! 27:03

7M ago27:03

27:03

Can you really make six figures or more as a coach? Every new coach asks themselves this at some point. You might have a day job that you’re not sure if you can quit. Maybe you’re trying to figure out the kind of business model you should use in order to meet your income goals. We’re here to help. In this very cheesy eighties-themed season of the p…

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3 Ways to Take a Break Without Losing Money 19:23

7M ago19:23

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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 coachi…

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Who to Hire First (and When!) 23:15

7M ago23:15

23:15

At some point, your coaching business is going to get busy. Or maybe things are already starting to pick up and you feel like you need some help, ASAP. When should you hire someone? And who should they be? That’s what we’re digging into on today’s episode. In this very cheesy eighties-themed season of the podcast, join me, Christie Mims, a career a…

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4 Ways to Find Clients Locally 25:53

8M ago25:53

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When you’re a new coach, it can feel like the only way to get clients is to build a presence online. But that takes time and you need clients now! Today, we’re kicking it old school and talking about how to find clients locally, so you don’t need a huge following to start making money as a coach. In this very cheesy eighties-themed season of the po…

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Why You Should Avoid Paid Masterminds 23:10

8M ago23:10

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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…

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How to Make More Money Without Marketing 25:29

8M ago25:29

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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…

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You Need Referral Partners, Here’s Why! 24:38

8M ago24:38

24:38

What are referral partners? Why would you want them? Do you need them to be successful in your coaching business? If you’re a new coach, you might be wondering what all the buzz about referrals is about, and we are here to break it down for you. Today, we’re getting into referral partners, what they are, how they can benefit you, and our hot takes …

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How Bartering Can Hurt Your Business 20:22

9M ago20:22

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Welcome to season six of the Coach Pony podcast! We are here to help you get paid to coach! 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 bu…

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Dear Coach Pony: What's the Future of Life Coaching? 45:22

1+ y ago45:22

45:22

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 b…

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Dear Coach Pony: Do I Need to Be Certified To Be A Life Coach? 30:26

1+ y ago30:26

30:26

Do you need to be certified to be a life coach? The short answer is no, but with so many different schools and certifications out there, it’s easy to get confused about what certification to choose or if you want to get certified at all. And of course Bobbi and I have thoughts. This season on the Coach Pony Podcast, dating coach Bobbi Palmer, of Da…

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Dear Coach Pony: What's the Best Way to Build a Website For My Coaching Business? 30:06

1+ y ago30:06

30:06

It’s easy to spend a LOT of money and invest a lot of time and stress into your website. What kind of website do you really need as a new or growing coach? Where do you even start? 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 b…

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Dear Coach Pony: How Do I Change My Niche? 22:01

1+ y ago22:01

22:01

As a coach, the niche you choose to serve influences so much of your business and it’s a key piece of all of the marketing you’ll do. So what happens after you’ve been telling the world what you do, and then you realize, well, maybe you don’t actually want to do that anymore? This season on the Coach Pony Podcast, dating coach Bobbi Palmer, of Date…

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Dear Coach Pony: Is Group Coaching Better Than Private Coaching? 28:02

1+ y ago28:02

28:02

Does it seem like all of the successful coaches you follow or look up to have big group coaching programs? You might feel like you should start a group coaching program too, but...you just don’t know. Is group coaching better than private coaching? Is doing group coaching the only way to make the kind of money you want to make? This season on the C…

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Dear Coach Pony: Should I Run Ads to Get Coaching Clients? 30:46

1+ y ago30:46

30:46

Should you run ads when you’re a new coach? Whether it’s Facebook, Instagram, Google, or any other platform, there are a lot of opinions, thoughts, strategies, and advice floating around out there about whether or not you need to run paid ads for your business to succeed. To dig into that question, I’m joined by a very special member of Team Pony, …

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Dear Coach Pony: How Do I Get Clients to Give Me Good Testimonials (Without Being Pushy?) 28:23

1+ y ago28:23

28:23

When you’re trying to demonstrate your credibility, what’s better than having the glowing testimonials of happy clients talking about how awesome you are? Even better if they’re spontaneously given to you with permission to share on your website and in your marketing materials, right? But that’s not usually how it works. So how do you get comfortab…

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Dear Coach Pony: All of Your Refund Questions Answered! 22:52

1+ y ago22:52

22:52

At some point in your coaching business, someone is going to ask you for a refund. 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! Also, we have a Bridgerton audio theme…

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Dear Coach Pony: How Do I Get Back to My Coaching Biz After a Break? 21:11

1+ y ago21:11

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Sometimes to move forward as a coach, you just need your questions answered. 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! Today, we’re talking about how to stay motiv…

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How I Made 5 Million Dollars From Writing with Ash Ambirge 43:52

2y ago43:52

43:52

Are you a new coach who wants to use words to sell things? AWESOME! My guest today is a genius at using words to sell things. And she’s used herself as a guinea pig. She started a newsletter that produced six figures of income, which grew into an empire full of written programs, and landed her a huge book deal with Penguin Books. All in, she’s made…

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How I Built a Premium Membership Site on a Shoestring Budget with Natalie Sisson 33:46

2y ago33:46

33:46

If you love working intimately with a small group of clients, and you love the community building that happens in group coaching, you might be thinking about starting a membership program. But getting it off the ground can be daunting. Today’s guest wanted to create engagement and support for a small group of people and she built out a premium memb…

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How I Built A 5 Million Dollar Business Through Relationships (As An Introvert!) with Rita Barry 32:40

2y ago32:40

32:40

Are you struggling to get referrals or with organic growth? Before you spend money on ads (which new coaches shouldn’t do unless you like setting money on fire), listen to today’s episode. My guest built a highly successful digital marketing firm the old fashioned way–through referrals and word of mouth. Before she made millions and built a team, R…

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How I Built an Online Program That Made 6 Figures Immediately! with Laura Belgray 35:44

2y ago35:44

35:44

There are lots of ways to do courses, but if you’ve been thinking about offering a DIY-style option, this episode is for you. Today, we’re sitting down to pick Laura Belgray’s brain about her program, Inbox Hero, that brought in over six figures the very first time she launched it. We definitely want to know: How did you build that? We’ll find out …

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How We Built This: A Special Coach Pony Community Episode 28:34

2y ago28:34

28:34

So far this season, we’ve talked to big name coaches about how they built wildly successful programs, conferences, and podcasts in their businesses. But it’s not just the big name coaches that are doing really interesting work. Coaches all over the world, in businesses big and small and new and old, are building cool and life-changing things for th…

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How We Built An Inclusive and Successful Membership Site with Erica Courdae & India Jasckson 38:29

2y ago38:29

38:29

Have you wondered what it takes to start a membership site or community? Today, our guests, Erica Cordae and India Jackson, have done just that. In 2018, they founded Pause on the Play®, a community hub of professionals and entrepreneurs connecting at the intersection of values and visibility. We'll dive into how they got started and how they grew …

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How Niching Got Me a Million Dollar Business with Jason Gracia 36:14

2y ago36:14

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Jason Gracia founded Swyft Sites to be an all-in-one done for your website builder that grows your coaching business on autopilot. And it has exploded into a seven-figure business. So of course, we want to know, how did you build that? We'll dive into how he built such a niche service business, and why niching help him hit seven figures, Jason Grac…

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How I Built a Big Name Podcast with John Lee Dumas of Entrepreneurs On Fire

2y ago

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John Lee Dumas has built one of the all time, top podcasts for business owners and has not only made over $20 million from his podcast, but he's also dominated his market. Obviously we want to know, how did you build that? We’ll chat about how and why he started the podcast, what his goals were at the beginning and how he grew his platform into wha…

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How I Got 10 Million Downloads On My Podcast with Emily Thompson 32:43

2y ago32:43

32:43

Have you thought about starting a podcast to build a network and market your coaching business? With over 10 million downloads under her belt, Emily Thompson, co-founder and host of the Being Boss podcast has all the info you need and then some on running a podcast, and the amazing community and business opportunities that have come from it. And of…

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How I Built a 13,000 Person Dating Course with Evan Marc Katz 27:22

2y ago27:22

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Evan Marc Katz has been called a “personal trainer for smart, strong, successful women. How did he come to dominate the date coaching industry? On this season of the Coach Pony Podcast, I'm sitting down with successful business owners to ask them, how did you build that? Today I’m diving in with Evan to talk about how he built his business - featur…

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How to Build a State-Wide Conference with Jodi Flynn 39:14

2y ago39:14

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As one of the founders and current President of the board for the Maine Women’s Conference, Jodi Flynn has taken the conference from just an idea to a successful nonprofit focusing on supporting women across the state. So how did she do it? On this season of the Coach Pony Podcast, I'm sitting down with successful business owners to ask them, how d…

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How I Built a Seven-Figure Group Coaching Program 32:07

2y ago32:07

32:07

It can seem like celebrity entrepreneurs won the jackpot, but there's more to the story. Behind the blockbuster coaching programs, offers, and live events are stories of careful development, fixed mistakes, and strategy. On this season of the Coach Pony Podcast, I'm sitting down with successful business owners to ask them, how do you build that? I'…

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The Future of Life Coaching (PANEL) 39:39

2+ y ago39:39

39:39

Life coaching has changed A LOT in the last 20 years. But what I want to know is what happens next. To get answers, I wanted to talk to smart people with a pulse on what’s happening in the industry...and what better place to start than with coaching schools, since they’re actively shaping new and upcoming coaches! Today I’m joined by: Sherri Gerek …

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20+ Years of Coaching: Here's Our Best Advice! 30:38

2+ y ago30:38

30:38

No matter what level you’re at or what niche you’re in, you’ll make mistakes. It just means you’re human. And you can still run an amazing coaching business even when you make mistakes. All season on the Coach Pony podcast, Bobbi Palmer from Date Like a Grownup and I have taken trips down memory lane to share our biggest flops and what we learned a…

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The #1 Social Media Mistake New Coaches Make 25:34

2+ y ago25:34

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There are a frightening number of ways to make mistakes on social media. Today on the Coach Pony podcast, Bobbi Palmer from Date Like a Grownup joins me again to dish on where we’ve screwed up on social, so you don’t have to! We’ll take you back to a time before Instagram even existed let alone TikTok, (no, dinosaurs did not roam the earth) and tal…

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The Biggest Sales Mistake New Coaches Make 27:03

2+ y ago27:03

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If you want to have a business, you have to make sales. Otherwise, you’re just coaching people for free. If that’s your jam, cool! But if you’re here...then you probably want to make a living with your coaching. This is why Bobbi Palmer from Date Like a Grownup is here with me to talk about sales mistakes. This is a big one and there are a lot of w…

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How Shiny Objects Slow Down Your Coaching Business 24:15

2+ y ago24:15

24:15

Ooh, shiny! Everyone gets distracted by something sparkly now and again. But shiny object syndrome can slow down your business...big time. Of course you want to chase that shiny new idea, but dividing your attention across too many projects and programs at once can lead to disaster. Whether it’s burning out after working umpteen hours a week trying…

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Cringe-Worthy Mistakes That Kill Your Live Event 26:54

2+ y ago26:54

26:54

Live events have their rewards: When an event goes well, you get the satisfaction of being hands-on and seeing people make progress in real time. Not to mention that attendees learn and make connections with your work (yay!) and each other! Everyone wins! But when a live event goes badly, those mistakes can be hugely detrimental to your business an…

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Website Mistakes That Hurt Your Business and Slow Your Growth 20:44

2+ y ago20:44

20:44

Making mistakes with your website can cost you. It can cost you time, it can cost you peace of mind (oh the stress of redoing things!) and of course, it can cost you money. Whether you’re paying an agency to design and build your site or you’re DIY-ing it, having a site that doesn’t do what you need it to can hinder your business’s ability to grow.…

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Business Mistakes That Lead to Firing a Client 20:28

2+ y ago20:28

20:28

We’ve all had clients we regret. It’s almost a rite of passage for a coach (so yes, it’ll probably happen to you!). Maybe you saw the red flags from the beginning and ignored them because you really believed you could be the one to help them. Coaches want to help people! Or maybe it took a few sessions for you to realize that what they need isn’t w…

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Business Investment Mistakes That Suck You Dry 20:08

2+ y ago20:08

20:08

Investing in your business is a fact of life. It can help you learn, grow and be a better coach. But what if when you need advice, consulting, training or something else, you fork over an enormous amount of money only to have it not work out the way you wanted? OUCH. This season of the Coach Pony Podcast, it’s all about mistakes. I teamed up with B…

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Business Mistakes That Make For Sticky Situations 453220:29:15

2+ y ago453220:29:15

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We all make mistakes in life. And as a coach, you’re going to make mistakes with your clients. You’re not perfect and your clients (usually) don’t expect you to be. But they will–consciously or not– take advantage of contract loopholes, poor enforcement, unclear terms and other not-so-fun ways to ask for services outside of what your intended agree…

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Business Mistakes That Kill Your Relationships 453100:22:53

2+ y ago453100:22:53

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Do you ever worry about making mistakes in your coaching business? Of course you do! Everyone makes mistakes. No matter what level you’re at– whether you hung up your shingle yesterday or you’ve been at this for years– mistakes are a normal part of moving your business forward. Welcome! And not only are they normal, but coaches in all niches, at al…

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Money Paths: How Coaches Make Money 1:20

3y ago1:20

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As a life coach, one big question you've got to answer right away is how will you make money? Should you coach privately, group coach, write a book, host a retreat or something else? Frankly, it's an important question because if you choose the wrong money path, you could waste time, energy and money. For instance, you don't want to spend months tr…

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Health Coach Steve Adams - How I Got My First Paying Client 35:36

3y ago35:36

35:36

Specificity is everything. Knowing who your client is inside and out connects you with the right people. The ones who you know you can really help. The ones you’re excited to work with. The ones who will tell their friends about how you’re a total game changer. It’s more than demographics. It’s knowing their pain points, their worries, their fears …

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Business Coach Shenee Howard - How I Got My First Paying Client 25:33

3y ago25:33

25:33

Know your power. Know your worth. When you’re first starting out, it feels amazing to get paid at all, but amazing can turn into agonizing when you’re taking on the wrong clients just to get paid. Your worth isn’t just about the number of clients you have or the size of your bank account, it’s about making sure you have the right clients for you. A…

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Business Coach Laura Roeder – How I Got My First Paying Client 35:41

3y ago35:41

35:41

We became entrepreneurs so that we can do the work that we love. If you're going to have a crappy job and be miserable, have a regular old jobby job! There is no reason that you have to build a business model that makes you miserable. A lot of people want to get out of doing client work because it’s a model that they don’t love or they have just go…

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Corporate Coach Jodi Flynn – How I Got My First Paying Client 32:29

3y ago32:29

32:29

How did Jodi Flynn land her first paid coaching client? Networking, networking, networking. This can apply to any business but especially when you’re coaching in the corporate executive realm, it's all about relationships. Getting clients is all about who you know and being brave enough to put yourself out there. You have to get in front of potenti…

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Date Coach Bobbi Palmer – How I Got My First Paying Client 24:28

3y ago24:28

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It can be hard to imagine that someone would pay you money to help them. It's not just the lack of confidence in making a living. It can also be about the lack of confidence in really being able to help people. In the beginning, getting over your questions of self-worth and imposter complex can be the hardest part. And being able to push through an…

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Business Coach Tara McMullin – How I Got My First Paying Client 24:23

3y ago24:23

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You don’t have to build the perfect sales funnel to have a thriving business. You don’t have to have the perfect lead magnet or the perfect email automation behind it. It’s not necessary to schedule another amazing photoshoot or to build an immaculate sales page. What makes your business work is keeping things simple. A clear offer and good relatio…

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Health Coach Samantha Gilbert – How I Got My First Paying Client 27:25

3y ago27:25

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Your story matters. It’s powerful. And one of the keys to a successful coaching business is focusing on and developing your personal story so that you can share it with the world. Samantha Gilbert, the founder of Eat For Life, truly embodies this wisdom. Her story of healing is an inspiration but her journey to becoming a successful coach wasn’t al…

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Career Coach Christie Mims – How I Got My First Paying Client 15:09

3y ago15:09

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Welcome to the first episode of Coach Pony Podcast, where our goal is to help you learn the critical business skills you need to succeed as a coach. And it all starts with learning how to get paying clients. In this first season of the podcast, we are interviewing experienced 6 and 7-figure coaches from different niches, delving into how they got t…

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