How new coaches can pull real testimonials from thin air
Call me Captain Obvious, but testimonials are super-important for coaches to have. So how do you get them? If you're an established coach with plenty of clients and past clients, the answer is simple: You ask for them. But if you're a new coach who hasn't gotten a...
He almost drowned
I just got back from Mexico, and witnessed something pretty crazy down there on day #2. As I walked down the beach, I saw a drunk college kid swimming out into the ocean while he was being egged on by a group of friends on the shore. The waves were crazy powerful on...
Marc’s mailbag pt.2
I just released another Q and A episode for the solo podcast yesterday, and I know I'm going to get some blowback from this one (on my answer re: coaching certifications, for example). You can have a listen here: www.TheMarcShow.com/episode-16/
How Dallas snuck past my defence system
My podcast is booked solid for interviews at the moment, so I'm not accepting any new guests for a long time. Since I'm approached every day by people pitching to get on the show, I've had to create a "defence system" to reject people and to maintain my sanity. No,...
The missing piece for podcast interview success
Since I've been yammering so much about the importance of podcast interviews lately, I've had some people of little faith doubting me. One coach told me that she's gone on ten podcasts in the last year, and hasn't gotten a single client from those appearances. So...
The good, the bad and the ugly (for podcast pitches)
Speaking as a host who's released over 540 episodes of his show, I can tell you that there's a right way and a wrong way to pitch yourself to a podcast. Over the years I've seen some successful pitches (obviously), but many that were underwhelming or just downright...
One way to double your sales
Podcast interviews are powerful. I remember hearing about an interview that Hal Elrod (of "The Miracle Morning" fame) did on The Art of Charm podcast, where he credited podcast interviews as the #1 reason that he now sells twice as many books every month compared to...
If you’re timid about being interviewed on podcasts, read this
I once worked with a 1:1 client who was deathly afraid of being interviewed on podcasts. When I say "deathly", I'm not exaggerating. The thought of it made her want to break out in hives and vomit. She was so opposed to it that she was determined to never do it in her...
Wise words from a multi-million dollar business broker
Some wise words about my Secret Coach Club newsletter, from subscriber Randall Thompson: ===== "Marc - your Secret Coach Club newsletter is very good! I'm a business broker, I buy and sell businesses in the $1 million to $15 million range and mentor owners how to prep...
When coaches muffle their voices
I came across a cool gizmo recently while surfing online called "Hushme". It gives you ultimate privacy while talking on your smartphone in public. The thing goes around your mouth, connects to your phone by Bluetooth, and suppresses your voice so the people sitting...