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E93: 3 Reasons Why You Need a Signature Program

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Why bother creating your own signature program unless it's going to move the needle in your business? In this episode Michelle shares 3 reasons and gi...

E92: What Do You Sell?

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It seems so simplistic but MANY coaches do not have a firm grasp on exactly what they are selling. If you have a vague notion but are not sure how mu...

E91: Build Your Audience

20 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Michelle explores the idea of building an audience full of your perfect, prospective clients – and her 2 favorite methods for accomp...

E90: Who Do You Serve?

10 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Michelle talks about some real, practical steps you need to take in order to move forward in 2020 – starting with knowing who you s...

E89: Your Single Point of Focus

30 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Too often, coaches are kind of flailing in the breeze, getting caught up in this or that – basically, all over the place. Michelle knows exactly w...

E88: Create a Power Thought for 2020

11 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing our series on how to make 2020 your best year yet...Today we'll talk about overcoming obstacles (especially those in our mind) by creating ...

E87: Make 2020 Your Best Year Yet

05 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today kicks off a special series to get our butts in gear for 2020! Yes, it's time :) And I'm determined to help you make it your (and my) best year y...

E86: Handling Real Life Clients

29 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're going to talk about the actual "meat" of our businesses — the actual coaching, you know? The working with clients part? I know it's clic...

E85: How & Why To Create an Email Course

20 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are you overwhelmed by the idea of hosting things like a live workshop or webinar? Today I'll introduce a much more simple idea to rev up your busines...

E84: How To Start a Podcast

07 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to get your own podcast started? If you've never done anything like this before it can definitely be overwhelming...from what microp...

E83: Food Photography Tips for Health Coaches

31 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder why some food photos look unbelievably delicious and yours look like...blah? Whether it's for Instagram, your blog or a cookbook you want ...

E82: Instagram Accounts You Need To Follow…and Why

25 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Stumbling around with Instagram and looking for inspiration to build your business? Look no further. In this episode Michelle shares the exact IG acco...

E81: Holding a Webinar

18 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Last week's episode was SO popular — it was all about how to hold a 5 day challenge. In that same vein, I get a lot of questions about how to hold a...

E80: Running a 5 Day Challenge

11 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

5 Day Challenges are fun, full of energy and a great way to build your list or sell your services. But how do you put one together? Today I'll tell yo...

E79: Naming Your Business

04 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ever struggle with what to name your business? I certainly have — 10 years ago I wracked my brain to come up with a name, and just this past year I ...

E78: Start Your Own Facebook Group

27 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever considered starting a Facebook group for your own business? I've been getting a lot of questions about this so today I'll tell you every...

E77: How I've Used Recipes To Grow My Health Coaching Business

19 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Food (especially delicious, beautiful food) can really open up a conversation about how to eat well. BUT there are some major pitfalls to avoid when c...

E76: A Behind the Scenes Chat With My Project Manager, Stephanie

12 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel like you're in control of your business? You know – you create the projects, set the schedule and can predict your income. You get to ta...

E75: Business Survival Is All About...

04 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Why do so many health coaching businesses fail? In this episode Michelle shares the MAIN reasons any business will fail and why health coaches are con...

E74: The Easiest Way To Sell

29 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wanted to offer a program or an event but didn't know how to get people to sign up? It doesn't have to be that way. In this episode Mic...

E73: How To Take Action (Even When You're Scared)

14 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You probably know that in order to succeed in building a health coaching business you have to "put ourselves out there." But it's not always easy! In ...

E72: Why You Don't Have To Be Salesy

09 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bet you never thought being a health coach was going to involve so much...selling. Does it make you cringe? Don't worry – in this episode, Michelle ...

E71: How I Collect a Client's Health History

05 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When you have someone interested in working with you and you want to schedule a consultation...do you give them a health history form to fill out? An...

E70: Launching Your Programs

26 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When you're running your own business it can be scary to take time off. It's like – wait, what if I miss out on an opportunity? What if I don't make...

E69: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

11 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How comfortable are you putting yourself out there and calling yourself a health coach? Do you ever feel like a big phony baloney? In this episode Mic...

E68: How I Got My Best PR (and How You Can Do the Same)

03 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever gone to someone's website (like Michelle's) and wondered about those "as seen on" logos? How on earth does a health coach go about gett...

E67: Healing Skills To Boost Your Practice with Andrea Beaman

26 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel confident in your ability to help your clients – even beyond weight loss or needing more energy? Think about healers who are invaluable...

E66: Creating Meal Plans

21 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever been asked to make a meal plan for a client? Have you ever tried? And is this even within your scope of practice? In this episode Miche...

E65: Where To Start When You're Getting Started

14 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Need to start making money, like, now? Well, where do you even begin? If you're like most new coaches you're trying to do 1000 different things incl...

E64: The Overwhelm of Trying To Do It All

06 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you're trying to do *allthethings* and paying the price with your health and/or sanity...you're not alone. In fact, health coaches seem to be par...

E63: Pricing & Packaging Your Services To Sell

31 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are you getting hung up on pricing your programs? It feels like a financial decision but it's really all about...marketing. Same thing goes for how yo...

E62: Holding Corporate Workshops

23 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever thought about holding a corporate workshop as a way to get more clients? It's a smart idea – but can be challenging. So how do you g...

E61: Choosing the Right Email Marketing Tool

17 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Is Mailchimp for chumps? Hey, whatever email marketing service you choose, there are pros and cons. And certain services are appropriate for health co...

E60: Should You Become a Health Coach?

09 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is for all of you who are not currently practicing as a health coach. You're wondering, "Is health coaching really for me?" Maybe you're ...

E59: The #1 Marketing Skill You Need Help With

03 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Health coaches often say,"Michelle, I HATE marketing! I stink at it!" And that makes sense because they'll also say, "I hate writing." Well guess what...

E58: How To Be a Powerful Virtual Coach

25 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are you working with clients in person? Or do you have more of a virtual arrangement where you coach clients long-distance? In this episode we'll ta...

E57: What To Do When Clients Don't Pay

19 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Running a business requires facing money issues – like clients who don't pay on time (or ever.) In this episode Michelle shares how to gracefully ha...

E56: How To Streamline Your Content Creation

17 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are you getting overwhelmed by blogging and emails, podcasts and social media? You are not alone and this week we'll talk about streamlining your cont...

Bonus: Peek Inside the Creation of My New Podcast

02 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Starting a new podcast from scratch is a big undertaking! In this episode, Michelle shares exactly how she's going about it, step-by-step, and why pod...

Bonus: Behind the Scenes of Building My New Website

26 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What goes into building a website? What about a large-scale rebrand with a double site structure? Whoa, baby! In this bonus episode, Michelle takes yo...

E55: Giving Away Free Advice: Good Idea/Bad Idea?

24 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What do you say when someone wants to "pick your brain" and get advice...but not actually book a consultation or become a client? Are there times whe...

E54: Self Care For the Health Coach

18 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Entrepreneurs often work harder and stress out more than anyone else. (Yes, even health coaches!) In this episode, forget about clients for a bit as ...

E53: My Favorite Coaching Tool & How To Use It

14 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Want a peek into how Michelle works with her health coaching clients? In this episode she teaches you the fine art of the food diary review. It goes ...

E52: Your Virtual Coaching Setup

28 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Want to be a virtual health coach but not sure how that works? Michelle has been working virtually for a decade and in this episode she shares the pr...

E51: Facebook Marketing Do's & Don'ts

22 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How can you use Facebook to market your health coaching business? Do you really need a business page or can you use your personal profile? And what a...

E50: My First Business Coach

15 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you considered getting some outside help with your health coaching business? In this episode, Michelle shares about her own journey and how she ...

E49: Asking For Money

31 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Does it give you the heebie jeebies to state your prices and ask someone for a credit card number? In this episode Michelle explores why that happens...

E48: Why Clients Don't Sign Up

24 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How many times have you spoken with a potential client but it went…nowhere? In this episode, Michelle talks about why clients don't sign up for hea...

E47: Getting Clients

18 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Michelle talks about how to get clients…not just one or two, but a steady stream. Because holy moly, did you ever think it was going...

E46: Blogging: How & Why I Do It

10 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Want to start a blog? Or improve the one you have? In this episode, Michelle tackles the question of whether you should start a blog – and if so, h...

Bonus Ep: The 5 Best Business Decisions I Made In 2018

28 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Michelle gets personal in this episode, sharing exactly what she did in 2018 to make it the best year ever in her business. From how she outsources ...

Ep45: Sign More Clients With Webinars

20 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever considered selling your products/services on a live webinar? In this episode Michelle talks about when the right time is to run a webina...

Ep44: How To Stop Putting the Cart Before the Horse

14 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If a project or a venture is not flowing in your business…it likely means that in some way you've put the cart before the horse. That's why you're...

Ep43 : Making Social Media Effective For Your Business

06 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Does it ever feel like you are wasting hours of your life on social media? How do you even know if it's working? In this episode Michelle sets expec...

Ep42: Setting & Achieving Big Goals

29 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes health coaches dream big...but get overwhelmed and paralyzed. Or they set "goals" that are more like a "wish." In this episode, Michelle d...

Ep41: Email Newsletters & How To Create 'Em

22 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Email newsletters can be DAUNTING! In this episode, Michelle shares her formula for effective, interesting and simple emails and explains why the wor...

Ep 40: How To Set Up an Online Program

15 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have you thought about running an online program but don't know where to start? There are quite a few options! In this episode, Michelle walks you th...

Ep39: Best Questions To Ask Your Clients

09 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How do you make sure your coaching sessions are impactful? You ask the right questions! In this episode Michelle shares her favorite questions – co...

Ep38: How To Get Your First Clients

08 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Michelle shares about her very first clients and gives some practical ideas for finding clients of your own. She also discusses the t...

Ep37: Should You Run a Detox Program?

30 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Should you run a detox program? And if so, how should you go about it? In this episode, Michelle explains her concept of a "so-called detox" and how ...

Ep36: Client Forms, Billing & Scheduling…An Administrative Nightmare?

22 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Are you spending way too much time with tasks like billing, scheduling and trying to get your clients to actually complete and return forms to you? I...

Ep 35: Tech, Tools & Tricks of the Trade

09 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered what tools and bits of technology you need in this age of video and live-streaming events? Not to mention more common tasks li...

Ep 34: Do Your Clients Need Lab Tests?

09 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

More and more, health coaches are looking at (and even ordering) lab tests. In this episode, Michelle discusses how lab testing can help or hinder a ...

Ep 33: Pricing Your Health Coaching Services

25 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After many years of running a health coaching business, Michelle admits that pricing is still tricky territory! In this episode she shares 3 perspect...

Ep 32: Getting Great Client Testimonials

19 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Are you collecting testimonials from your clients? To make sure you get the most useful testimonials possible, follow along with the tips in this wee...

Bonus: Women's Health & Functional Medicine Mini-Training For Health Coaches with Dr. Aviva Romm

13 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Would you love to be able to go beyond the basics of health coaching and offer more for your clients? If so, you're in for a treat. In this bonus epi...

Ep 31: Credentials, Diplomas & Certifications, Oh My!

10 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been considering getting additional certifications beyond your health coach diploma? Hormones, digestion, herbs – you name it, there's a p...

Ep 30: Your Website: What You Need & What You Don't

30 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have you fallen down into the rabbit hole of building your website? If you've wasted hours of your life and still have a site you don't love…today'...

Ep 29: How To Structure an Initial Consultation

22 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Discovery call, health history, initial consult…whatever you call it, it's the first time you're talking to a prospective client about the possibil...

Ep 28: Why Some Health Coaches Make It "Bigger" Than Others

15 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder what some health coaches are doing to "make it big"? What's their secret? In this episode, Michelle shares what she's learned from some o...

Ep27: Is Your Target Market Narrow Enough?

02 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Are you struggling to define your target market? In this episode Michelle explains how to make your marketing more effective by narrowing down your ni...

Ep 26: The 3-Step Business Plan

18 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Has anyone ever told you that you need a business plan? The idea can be terrifying but in this episode Michelle breaks it down into 3 simple steps an...

Ep25: How To Launch Your Health Coaching Business

12 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Launching a shiny new health coaching business can be truly intimidating and prevent you from doing…anything! In this episode, Michelle breaks it d...

Ep24: Handling Pricing Objections Like a Pro

05 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Are you worried that your prices are too high? In this episode, Michelle shares how to not take it personally and why your target market has everythi...

Ep23: Best Passive Income For Health Coaches

04 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have you heard about the idea of passive income but don't know where to begin? In today's show, Michelle explains the benefits and best way to incorpo...

Ep22: Should You Coach Friends & Family?

27 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever worked with a friend or family member as a client? It can get awkward, so in this episode Michelle talks about how to navigate these si...

Ep 21: Creating Your Signature Program

13 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Are you interested in creating an official, signature program for your health coaching business? In this episode Michelle guides you through the proc...

Ep 20: Should You Charge For an Initial Consultation?

07 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been doing initial consultations, or health histories, for free? Ever wonder if you should be charging for your time instead? In this episo...

Ep 19: Schedule Your Time Like a Boss

04 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Having a hard time doing it all? An entrepreneur's list of tasks is no joke and in this episode Michelle breaks down exactly how she manages her cale...

Ep18: Demystifying the "Coaches For Coaches" Phenomenon

28 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's the elephant in the room and in this episode Michelle confronts it head-on: Why do so many health coaches go on to sell services to their fellow ...

Ep 17: Is Your Opt-In Working?

18 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have an opt-in or freebie on your website – something you give away in exchange for an email address? In this episode, Michelle explains ho...

Ep 16: Best Continuing Education Courses For Health Coaches

15 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have you considered doing trainings beyond your health coach certification? There are so many resources available! In this episode Michelle talks ab...

Ep 15: How To Structure a Group Program

25 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Want to run a group program but aren't sure how to structure it? In this episode Michelle offers her advice AND free group coaching outlines! She al...

Ep 14: The Myth of Email Newsletters

18 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Want to make your emails more effective and less time consuming? Then take Michelle's advice as she dispels the myth around what a "newsletter" shoul...

Ep 13: Best Ways To Promote Your Freebie or Webinar (Without Using FB Ads)

11 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever held a webinar, created a freebie or held any kind of event, you know that the challenge is getting people to sign up for it. In this...

Ep12: Health Fairs & Festivals

04 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever considered having or a table/booth at a health fair, festival or farmers market? In this episode Michelle shares what works at these e...

Ep11: What If Clients Don't Get Results?

28 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever had a client who didn't get the results they wanted? Or are you DEATHLY afraid that you will go out there, get a client, and then fail...

Ep10: Nailing Your Target Market

21 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Does the idea of choosing a target market make you want to run screaming in the opposite direction? In this episode Michelle shares her story of fin...

Ep9: What I Wish I'd Known: Starting Out As a Health Coach

14 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Curious what Michelle's first 2 years of business were like? In this episode she shares all the gory details! Michelle also gives advice for working...

Ep8: Partnering With Gyms & Yoga Studios

07 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever thought about partnering with a gym or yoga studio to help grow your health coaching business? In this episode, Michelle shares exactl...

Ep7: Closing The Deal Anxiety

03 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When you're meeting with a prospective client, do you break out into a cold sweat thinking about "closing the deal"? You're not alone. In this episo...

Ep6: Fixing Clients' Problems Without Prescribing Protocols

27 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever worry that you don't know how to fix your clients' problems? That's OK! In this episode Michelle talks about the power of staying within ...

Ep5: Insurance, LLCs and Tax IDs...oh my!

27 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Is your business registered? Insured? Have its own tax ID number? In this show, Michelle talks about all of these nit-picky business items that can d...

Ep4: Working with children in your practice

15 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Michelle advises how to go about working with children in your health coaching practice, what to do with a client who has hormonal ...

Ep3: Getting Publicity For Your Health Coaching Business

08 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Michelle helps you get some free publicity for your business, shares what tools you need to host a Facebook live session and shares her ex...

Ep2: Which Website Platform Should You Choose?

08 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Michelle shares knowledge about which website platform to choose, how to survey your audience effectively, and how to help a client who is...

Ep1: How Many 1-on-1 Clients Do You Consider Your Max?

08 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Michelle answers questions about 1-on-1 health coaching, running a meal planning workshop, choosing a target market, and working with a cli...