Facebook groups: a “terrible” idea for coaches?
I read a blog post yesterday (written by the folks at Instant Teleseminar) that argued that Facebook groups are a "terrible" idea for coaches. For the record, I strongly disagree with their stance. Their reasoning is that you shouldn't group your clients into one...
If Jerry Springer can run for governor, you can be a coach
I read somewhere that Jerry Springer is considering making a run for Ohio governor in 2018. Sure, he's got political experience (he was mayor of Cincinnati back in the 70's), but he's also the host of a TV show that once featured a man marrying a horse, and has had...
What do my clients and Eddie Van Halen have in common?
I did calls for my two 10 Clients in 90 Days groups yesterday, even though it was Memorial Day. That may have seemed like a mistake. Being a big holiday in the US, and the unofficial start to summer, would anyone actually show up??? They did. All of my clients skipped...
Here are some new podcasts for your listening pleasure
Happy Monday - a couple of new podcasts are fresh out of the oven: -> I had Esther Kiss on Natural Born Coaches today to share how to generate PR for your business. Esther has worked with some big names and knows her stuff, you can check it out here:...
Spoiler alert: the meaning to life *ISN’T* in this email
if you want to be successful at this coaching thing, you need to stay in front of people. A lot. But if you think that every post and every email has to be some earth-shattering work of art, or give the meaning of life, you're putting too much pressure on yourself!...
There are no guarantees in business
I'm often asked for my opinion on whether coaches should give guarantees for their coaching. My two cents: You shouldn't. That may come as a surprise and seem like a controversial opinion, but hear me out. First, any coaches offering guarantees should be viewed with...
Fun, fun, fun
We're taking the kiddos to a "Family Fun Night" at their school tonight - complete with bouncy castles, character appearances, and good ole BBQ. Mmmmmm ... We always have a good time at these things, and it got me thinking about "fun". Just as school doesn't have to...
Are you throwing spaghetti at the wall?
When I first started my coaching business, I was throwing a lot of spaghetti (or something else) at the wall to see what would stick. Coming from almost a decade of success in the real estate business, I thought to myself; "This coaching thing couldn't be that hard...
Those clients don’t come cheap
Here’s a secret that no one tells you: Every new client you bring into your coaching business COSTS you money. So you need to make sure you’re being smart with keeping costs low when it comes to bringing in new clients (and keep clients longer). Which is why I asked...
Jerry Maguire’s dad was a smart guy
I recently had a lesson hammered into me about crisis and transformation, from Jerry Maguire's father (of all people). You probably remember the movie Jerry Maguire, the one that starred Tom Cruise as a disillusioned sports agent who has a crisis of conscience and...
