Transitioning from in-person to virtual stages
During an interview with Suzanne Evans yesterday, she told a story that should give hope to all coaches looking to pivot from in-person speaking events to virtual stages: With all of the lockdowns happening in 2020, her client Jean Kuhn (a turnaround coach) had to...
How to avoid clients from hell … and get the right ones
From time to time, I like to read a website called "Clients From Hell". Although it's geared towards freelancers, it showcases real stories that should serve as cautionary tales for coaches (or any entrepreneurs). Some of the client stories are truly cringe-worthy!...
(Free Training) Your Virtual Stage Strategy with Suzanne Evans
When the world went on lockdown this year, a lot of entrepreneurs who depend on speaking gigs and in-person events for revenue were screwed. While many attempted to pivot to using virtual stages to make up for that loss of income, this has been a tough transition for...
Which celebrity entrepreneur are you most like?
Last week I did a quiz that showed me which celebrity entrepreneur I was most like. It took about 90 seconds, and was fun to do. In no time I had my results … and I was surprised by it! The quiz was one of Caroline O's. She's the quiz funnel expert that I've been...
An alternative to 5-day challenges
Over the years I've talked with a lot of coaches who were running 5-day (or longer) challenges to get clients. Although they worked for some, there were plenty of folks who were disappointed with their results. Challenges take a lot of time and energy to create, but...
Quizzes aren’t only for Buzzfeed readers
When you first hear the term "quiz", you might think of the ones that Buzzfeed releases, like: "Which Big Bang Theory Character Are You?""Which Disney Princess Are You?""What State Do You Actually Belong In?" (this was the most popular one that Buzzfeed released in...
The fastest way to grow your email list?
I often talk about my belief in the power of daily emails … And some (not all) get on board and are ready to do it for their businesses. But the problem that I keep hearing is they have a small email list, or no list at all. So the question becomes: How do you grow...
The power of an idea
Just one idea could turn your whole business around. A quote from Walt Disney: ===== “Mickey Mouse popped out of my mind onto a drawing pad 20 years ago on a train ride from Manhattan to Hollywood at a time when business fortunes of my brother Roy and myself were at...
The solution for coaches who need a quick offer
I talk with plenty of coaches who are stuck at the moment because they don't know what to offer their market. The problem? If you aren't making offers, you aren't going to make any sales! Imagine that you have a store on Main Street … Your store could have a good...
How Mary got her 1:1 groove back
It’s not uncommon for coaches to get burned out from doing 1:1 sessions. I’ve seen it happen often, and a lot of the guests that I’ve interviewed on my podcast have experienced it before. Rob Goyette was telling me about a client of his, Mary Schiller, who was one of...