This is easy … even for tech-challenged coaches!
One of my favourite sketches on "Inside Amy Schumer" is the one where she goes to therapy to deal with her mom's struggles with technology. While there, her mother tries to get Amy's help attaching a picture to an email, but she can't figure it out … and even thinks...
Does (email list) size matter?
A frequently asked question about Bill Pratt's "Flex Coaching" model: "Do I need to have a big email list for it?" Personally I think people focus too much on list size and too often use it as an excuse to not take action. While it helps to have a big list for any...
A finger lickin’ good program to add to your offerings
My son recently told me something that was was so crazy that I didn't believe him at first. He said that KFC is releasing a video game console, called the "KFConsole", that will include a fried chicken warming chamber inside of it so you can enjoy hot chicken while...
Get rich (pretty) quick?
I've often said that coaching isn't a "Get-Rich-Quick" thing. I mean the gurus selling the promise of making a million bucks in a month while working just a few minutes a day from your hot tub are probably full of you-know-what … But that doesn't mean that you can't...
Here’s what to do when you run out of coaching offers
I’m usually a fan of the KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid) Principle when it comes to coaching offers. Better to have a few clear offers out there, versus 187 choices that confuse the heck out of everyone. But I know that some coaches run into a problem here: If the...
Magic unicorns and organic strategies for coaches
It's possible to build a successful coaching business without paid advertising. You heard me right. When I tell coaches this, I get some some strange looks. You'd swear I told them that I have a magic unicorn in my garage that can whistle "The Star-Spangled Banner"...
(Automated Training) How to Generate Coaching Revenue Today – With a New Risk-Free Coaching Model!
This week, Bill Pratt is making available a short, 30 minute automated training on his "Flex Coaching" business model, and in it you'll learn: Bill's exact method for getting immediate coaching revenue while delivering full 60-minute sessions for clientsWhat price to...
Complaining
Back when my son was taking Jujitsu classes, the instructor gave the kids a lesson about complaining. One of them was complaining about something (being thirsty, if I recall) and the instructor stopped the class to lecture them. He told them that anything they have to...
How to supercharge your creativity
I was interviewed on four podcasts this week, and one question popped up on all but one of them: How do I create so much content? The short answer is I enjoy creating what I'm putting out into the world. Talking about coaching and business is fun and doesn't feel like...
Blockbuster’s big mistake
One of the costliest mistakes in modern business history was made by former Blockbuster Video CEO John Antioco. In 2000 Blockbuster was riding high, and a struggling little DVD-by-mail rental service called Netflix desperately wanted a meeting to try to sell to the...