The Business Of Online Coaching Podcast

Afro Ndiritu & Farah Kariamburi

Charging too little, overworked, frustrated & struggling to show your value? After Farah thought that another certification was the answer to solving our online struggles in 2020. Afro knew there had to be a different way as our client’s results were already getting great results. We needed to focus on the business side. YAC (Yet Another Certification) Syndrome was coined & led us to help others find the cure. That’s why this podcast exists to help you, the Online Coach, charge what you are worth, showcase your value & transform even more lives through your coaching business.

  1. 3D AGO

    Your Ideal Client Isn’t ‘Out There’, You’re Just Not Clear Enough | #0182 | The Business Of Online Coaching Podcast

    If your coaching offer feels vague, difficult to explain, or harder to sell than it should be, join The Offer Room. It’s a free community for coaches who already work with clients and want to clarify their messaging, sharpen their positioning, and structure a premium coaching offer. Join here: https://www.skool.com/the-offer-room One of the most common frustrations I hear from coaches is this: “I can’t seem to find my ideal clients.” But in this episode, I challenge that belief completely. Because the truth is, your ideal clients probably do exist… you’re just not clear enough about who they are or what you’re offering them. After reviewing hundreds of coaching offers over the years, I’ve noticed a pattern.  Many coaches try to keep their message broad because they’re afraid of turning people away.  They don’t want to reject anyone.  They want more clients, not fewer. Ironically, that’s exactly what stops clients from choosing them. In this episode, I break down why clarity is the most powerful asset in your offer.  When your message is clear, the right people instantly recognise that what you do is for them.  When it isn’t, potential clients scroll past without a second thought. I also share the real difference between demographics and psychographics, and why understanding both is critical if you want to attract clients who actually take action, value your work, and are able to invest in premium coaching. Farah and I also reflect on our early days running our fitness business and how getting clear about who we were serving transformed our results.  That clarity allowed us to attract the exact type of client we wanted to work with. You’ll also hear why positioning your offer around positive identity and clear outcomes makes your message far more compelling than focusing on problems alone. And importantly, we discuss the balance between being specific enough to attract the right clients while still choosing a market that is large enough to grow a successful business. If you’ve ever felt like the right clients are hard to find, this episode will likely shift your perspective. Because often the problem isn’t the market. It’s the clarity of the message. Press play and discover how getting crystal clear about your ideal client can transform the way your coaching offer attracts the right people. For more practical guidance on clarifying and positioning your coaching offer, join our free community The Offer Room. Inside we help coaches turn vague coaching offers into clear, structured premium offers that are easier to explain and sell. Join here: https://www.skool.com/the-offer-room

    18 min
  2. MAR 23

    The $2K Offer Blueprint: How Coaches Simplify Value Without Discounting | #0181 | The Business Of Online Coaching Podcast

    If your coaching offer feels vague, difficult to explain, or harder to sell than it should be, join The Offer Room. It’s a free community for coaches who already work with clients and want to clarify their messaging, sharpen their positioning, and structure a premium coaching offer. Join here: https://www.skool.com/the-offer-room If you are a coach who delivers exceptional results but struggles to articulate the true value of your work, this episode is designed for you. We explore a powerful framework called The Coaching O.F.F.E.R. Clarity Checklist, a structure created to help you simplify your market presentation without resorting to discounts or lowering your fees. A common pattern among talented coaches is undercharging—not due to a lack of value, but due to a lack of clarity. When an offer is difficult to grasp, prospects hesitate and conversations stall, often leading coaches to mistakenly believe they must drop their price to close a sale. However, the problem is rarely the price; it is the positioning. This episode breaks down the five essential elements that make a coaching offer feel clear, compelling, and premium. When these elements align, clients immediately understand who the offer is for, the problem it solves, and the expected outcome, making a "yes" much more likely. 1. One Specific Person Many coaches try to appeal to everyone, fearing that narrowing their focus will limit opportunities. In reality, a broad message often resonates with no one. Think of it like a shop window: passersby decide in seconds if what they see is relevant to them. To be effective, your offer must be unmistakably for one specific person. 2. Friction (The Real Problem) For an offer to command premium pricing, it must solve a problem that is meaningful, specific, and measurable. Vague terms like "better mindset" or "more confidence" lack urgency. The more clearly you define the friction your client is experiencing, the easier it is for the right prospect to recognize themselves in your message. 3. The Finish Line (The Transformation) Clients do not buy sessions, hours, or processes; they buy results. Many coaches focus too heavily on the "how" rather than the "where." When a prospect can clearly visualize the finish line—the specific transformation they will achieve—the decision to invest becomes simple. 4. The Engine (Your Unique Framework) The "Engine" is your proprietary method for moving a client from their current struggle to their desired result. By turning your expertise into a structured, memorable framework, you stop being "just another coach" and instead become a specialist with a proven system for creating change. 5. Reputation and Positioning Value is often a matter of perception. When your offer is organized, professional, and well-structured, it naturally carries a premium feel. How you present your work dictates how much prospects are willing to pay for it. When these five pieces of the O.F.F.E.R. checklist come together, your coaching becomes easier to explain and far easier to sell. Clarity eliminates the need for discounting because the value becomes self-evident. If you have ever felt your coaching is worth more than you are currently charging, this episode provides the practical tools to bridge that gap. Click play to hear the full breakdown and learn how simplifying your offer can help you attract better clients and charge what you are truly worth. Take the Next Step: For more guidance on positioning your coaching, join our free community, The Offer Room, where we help coaches transform vague ideas into clear, structured, premium offers. Join here: https://www.skool.com/the-offer-room

    19 min
  3. MAR 16

    The Weekly Review That Instantly Clears Mental Clutter | #0180 | The Business Of Online Coaching Podcast

    Most entrepreneurs don’t struggle because they lack ideas. They struggle because their mind is full. As coaches, business owners, and leaders, we’re constantly juggling decisions, responsibilities, and opportunities.  Client work, marketing, family commitments, future plans, financial goals… it all piles up.  And when your mind is cluttered, your thinking slows down.  When your thinking slows down, so do your results. In this episode, I break down a simple weekly review process that has helped me and Farah stay organised, aligned, and mentally clear while running our coaching businesses. This isn’t about complicated productivity systems or endless planning tools.  It’s about three practical moves that create clarity so you can focus on what actually moves your business forward. First, I explain why every entrepreneur should operate from one digital calendar that integrates their entire life.  Business commitments, family time, health, travel, and important dates should all live in the same place.  When everything is visible and organised, you stop reacting to life and start designing it. Next, I share the weekly meeting structure we use to stay aligned and solve the right problems inside the business.  Whether you run a company with a partner, a team, or entirely on your own, this weekly cadence creates space to review wins, track key numbers, address challenges, and focus on the most important issues that need solving. Finally, I talk about the power of regular reviews.  Your schedule, routines, and priorities will evolve as your life and business grow. What worked six months ago might not serve you today.  By reviewing your calendar, meetings, and priorities consistently, you create the flexibility to adapt without losing direction. This simple framework has helped us navigate major transitions in our life and business, from growing our coaching company to relocating internationally, while still keeping our priorities clear. If you ever feel like your mind is running faster than your systems can handle, this episode will show you how to regain clarity, create structure, and move forward with more focus. Click play to hear the full conversation and learn how a simple weekly review can clear mental clutter and help you operate as a more effective coach and business owner.

    18 min
  4. MAR 9

    Why Traditional Productivity Advice Fails Online Coaches | #0179 | The Business Of Online Coaching Podcast

    Check the link at the bottom of the description to join our FREE Group. In this episode, I unpack something that most online coaches quietly struggle with but rarely articulate: Why the traditional productivity advice you see everywhere simply doesn’t work for you. Most of the productivity frameworks out there were built for employees.  People with predefined roles.  Clear job descriptions.  Set hours.  A manager deciding what “done” looks like. That’s not you. When I think back to our previous life in corporate retail, our productivity was largely dictated for us.  Rotas. Stock. Sales targets.  Being on the shop floor at peak times.  The structure was already there.  We just had to operate within it. But when you step into entrepreneurship, especially as an online coach, that structure disappears. And if you’re not careful, you carry an employee mindset into a business that demands an entrepreneur mindset. I reference The E-Myth and the distinction between the technician, the manager and the entrepreneur.  Most coaches start as technicians.  They’re brilliant at the craft.  They love transformation.  They want to help people. But running a coaching business isn’t just coaching. In fact, the uncomfortable truth we discuss is this: only a small percentage of your time is actual coaching.  The majority is marketing, sales, strategy, systems and decision-making. That realisation hits hard for many coaches.  It certainly did for us.  And I’ve seen countless academy members wrestle with it. You don’t just need better time management.  You need a different identity. We explore how to identify your peak performance hours, how to design your day around your natural rhythm, and how to build a business that fits your values rather than squeezing your life around someone else’s structure. We talk about seasons of intensity versus seasons of freedom.  Focus days, buffer days and free days.  The difference between busy work and money-generating work. And why boundaries and self-respect are non-negotiable when you don’t have a boss setting limits for you. This episode isn’t about doing more. It’s about thinking differently. If you’ve ever felt guilty for not working 9–5. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by “everything” that comes with running a coaching business. If you’ve ever wondered why traditional productivity hacks leave you feeling behind rather than empowered. This conversation will shift how you see your time, your role, and your responsibility as a business owner. Press play and start designing productivity that actually works for an online coach. For more in-depth, personalised LIVE lessons, join our FREE community ⁠⁠⁠⁠Healthy Pricing Healthy Profits here⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    15 min
  5. MAR 2

    The Standards You Tolerate Are Costing You Clients | #0178 | The Business Of Online Coaching Podcast

    Check the link at the bottom of the description to join our FREE Group. In this episode, I dive into a hard truth that most online coaches don’t want to face: The standards you tolerate in your business are directly shaping the clients you attract – and the results you get. This conversation was sparked by a real scenario on one of our Pitch & Close calls.  A coach presented his offer confidently… and then the prospect asked for a deal.  What happened next exposed something deeper than pricing. It exposed standards. Because here’s the reality: If you are passive on a sales call…If you bend over backwards to accommodate every request…If you let people “get back to you tomorrow” without control of the next step…If you undercharge because you’re afraid they’ll say no… You are training people how to treat you. And that doesn’t stop at the sale. It shows up in missed sessions. In late payments.In unreturned check-ins.In clients who don’t commit.In resentment building quietly inside you. In this episode, Farah and I break down: What low standards actually look like in a coaching business (it’s not always obvious). The difference between passive, assertive and aggressive communication. Why being “too flexible” is often a sign of weak boundaries. How unclear pricing chips away at your confidence. Why structure, systems and process signal authority. And the identity cost of not following through on the standards you say you have. Because this isn’t just about money. It’s about self-respect. When you tolerate lower standards than you know you’re capable of, you slowly erode your own identity.  You become someone who doesn’t follow through.  Someone who compromises.  Someone who says yes when you meant no. That has a price far bigger than any discounted offer. We also talk about boundaries in business and life, how momentum is built through standards, and why clarity in communication is one of the highest signals of leadership. If you’ve ever felt: Frustrated with your clients. Underpaid. Overworked. Slightly resentful. Or like your business is running you… This episode will likely hit a nerve. And that’s a good thing. Because once you see it, you can’t unsee it. If you’re serious about building a premium coaching business with clients who respect your time, value your work, and commit fully – this is a conversation you need to hear in full. Click play and listen closely. Then ask yourself one honest question: What standards am I currently tolerating that are costing me more than I realise? For more in-depth, personalised LIVE lessons, join our FREE community ⁠⁠⁠Healthy Pricing Healthy Profits here⁠⁠⁠.

    19 min
  6. FEB 23

    Why High Achievers Still Feel Behind And How to Fix It | #0177 | The Business Of Online Coaching Podcast

    Check the link at the bottom of the description to join our FREE Group. In this episode, I unpack a truth that so many high achievers quietly live with but rarely talk about: the constant feeling of being behind, even when you’re doing well. If you’re someone who listens to podcasts like this, chances are you’re already driven. You’re already growing.  You already want more. And that’s exactly where the tension begins.  Because the more ambitious you are, the easier it becomes to compare yourself to others who appear further ahead.  Bigger audiences. Faster growth. More revenue. More visibility.  You can play that comparison game all day long, and it will never end. I share openly about how easy it is to fall into that trap, especially in business. You see other coaches, other entrepreneurs, other success stories, and suddenly your own progress starts to feel small.  But over time, I’ve learned that the moment you shift your focus back to your own lane, everything changes.  The question stops being “How do I measure up?” and becomes “Who can I help today?” We also talk about the reality of running a business. The emotional highs and lows. The moments where you feel on top of the world because someone believes in you enough to invest in your work, and the moments where uncertainty creeps in and makes you question everything.  It’s all part of the journey.  And the key lesson is simple: stay in the game long enough, and things begin to compound in ways you can’t predict. I reflect on our own path, from the early days of struggle and side jobs to building a business that eventually allowed us to create a life in a completely different environment.  None of it happened overnight. None of it was guaranteed. It happened because we kept going. A powerful concept I share in this episode is the difference between living in the “gap” and living in the “gain.”  When you focus on the gap, you’re constantly measuring how far you still have to go. When you focus on the gain, you start recognising how far you’ve already come.  And that shift alone can change how you feel about your progress, your confidence, and your future. We also explore how your vision evolves over time. What you want from life, where you want to live, the kind of environment you want for yourself and your family.  These things change as you grow. And sometimes the only thing holding you back isn’t ability, but belief. This episode is a reminder to stop chasing the horizon long enough to appreciate the road you’ve already travelled.  To celebrate the milestones. To recognise the lessons. And to realise that the life you’re building is happening in real time, even if it doesn’t always feel like it. If you’ve ever felt like you’re working hard but still not where you “should” be, this conversation will hit close to home.  Press play and let’s reframe what progress really looks like. For more in-depth, personalised LIVE lessons, join our FREE community ⁠⁠Healthy Pricing Healthy Profits here⁠⁠.

    16 min
  7. FEB 16

    Vision Without Clarity Is Just Motivation Theatre | #0176 | The Business Of Online Coaching Podcast

    Check the link at the bottom of the description to join our FREE Group. In this episode, I unpack a topic that sounds inspiring on the surface but can quietly keep people stuck for years: vision without clarity.  We hear the word “vision” all the time in business and personal development, yet very few people truly understand what it means or how to use it in a practical, grounded way. What I explore here is simple but powerful.  A vision that only sounds good, looks pretty on a board, or feels motivational in the moment is not enough.  Without clarity behind it, it becomes what I call motivational theatre.  It creates the illusion of progress, but nothing actually changes. Together, Farah and I open up an honest conversation about what vision really means, why so many people struggle with it, and how it doesn’t have to be a perfectly polished picture of the future.  For some, the idea of mapping out life 10 or 20 years ahead feels overwhelming.  For others, it can feel materialistic, unrealistic, or even impossible to visualise.  And yet, when you dig a little deeper, you realise something important: everyone already has a vision, whether they recognise it or not. We talk about the difference between chasing the “how” and understanding the “why.”  Too many people jump straight into tactics without ever connecting to the deeper reason they’re doing what they do.  And when there’s no strong why behind your work, burnout isn’t far behind.  Clarity of purpose is what sustains momentum when motivation fades. One of the most powerful insights from this episode is that vision doesn’t have to be a distant, unreachable future.  It can be as simple as describing what you want your life to feel like, what your day-to-day could look like, who you want to be surrounded by, and the kind of impact you want to make.  When you start asking the right questions, the picture becomes clearer.  Not perfect, but real. We also reflect on how, in many ways, we’re already living parts of the vision we once had.  Designing a life with freedom, choosing how we spend our time, building a business around helping people transform their lives.  That didn’t happen by accident.  It came from getting clear, making decisions, and building step by step. This episode is a reminder that vision isn’t about creating something impressive to show others.  It’s about getting honest with yourself.  What do you want your life to look like?  What matters most?  What kind of day would make you feel fulfilled?  And are you moving towards that, or just thinking about it? If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to figure out your “big picture,” or if the idea of vision feels confusing or distant, this conversation will give you a fresh perspective.  It will help you simplify the concept, ground it in reality, and start thinking about your future in a way that actually leads to action. Press play and join us as we break down what vision really means, how clarity changes everything, and how to start shaping a future you’re genuinely excited to live into. For more in-depth, personalised LIVE lessons, join our FREE community ⁠Healthy Pricing Healthy Profits here⁠.

    18 min
  8. FEB 9

    If You Don’t Design Your Future, Someone Else Will | #0175 | The Business Of Online Coaching Podcast

    Check the link at the bottom of the description to join our FREE Group. If there’s one question this episode asks you to sit with, it’s this: are you designing your future, or are you letting life decide it for you? In this conversation, Farah and I explore the danger of “going with the flow” without direction.  I use a simple but powerful analogy: a river that drifts wherever external forces push it versus a river that chooses its direction.  Most people don’t actively choose their path.  They wait.  They delay.  They hope circumstances improve.  And eventually, a decision is made for them.  Not because they chose it, but because time ran out.  Businesses never start.  Relationships never improve.  Goals stay vague and unfulfilled.  Not through failure, but through inaction. We talk honestly about what it means to live life by design without pretending everything can or should be planned down to the last detail.  This isn’t about rigid control.  It’s about having a direction.  A rough destination.  A clear enough vision that when unexpected challenges show up, you can respond strategically rather than drift reactively.  We share how this thinking shaped our decision to relocate, how we approached uncertainty, risk, family, lifestyle, and why clarity always comes before confidence.  You’ll hear practical frameworks, including how to think in 10-year, 3-year, 1-year and 90-day horizons, and why focusing on fewer priorities is the fastest way to move forward. If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or quietly dissatisfied with where things are heading, this episode will challenge you to stop waiting and start choosing.  Not perfectly. Not fearlessly.  But deliberately.  Press play if you want to take back control of your direction and start designing a future that actually reflects what you want, rather than what just happened. For more in-depth, personalised LIVE lessons, join our FREE community Healthy Pricing Healthy Profits here.

    16 min
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Charging too little, overworked, frustrated & struggling to show your value? After Farah thought that another certification was the answer to solving our online struggles in 2020. Afro knew there had to be a different way as our client’s results were already getting great results. We needed to focus on the business side. YAC (Yet Another Certification) Syndrome was coined & led us to help others find the cure. That’s why this podcast exists to help you, the Online Coach, charge what you are worth, showcase your value & transform even more lives through your coaching business.