Life Coach Business Building School with Debbie Shadid

Debbie Shadid, Business Growth Coach for Life Coaches
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Welcome to the Life Coach Business Building Podcast. Join Business Growth & Life Coach Debbie Shadid as she teaches you simple (organic) strategies to gain more paid clients in your life coaching business. Debbie's coaching style is unique. She focuses on the specific actions you need to take to market your life health, career, and weight loss coaching business to your ideal client. Debbie teaches life coaches how to design, price, and sell their coaching offers. She helps you craft an impactful marketing message. Building your coaching business is easier than you think when you know what to do. So, if you're ready to be a well-respected life coach with paid clients, this podcast is for you! Debbie will inspire you to take simple, consistent action to grow your coaching business. 

  1. 1d ago

    EP 364 - Coaches: The Real Reason You're Not Getting Clients (Hint: It's Not The Algorithm!)

    I surveyed my clients and one question kept coming back. How do I get clients without relying on the social media algorithm? So let's talk about it, because here's the truth. The algorithm was never the thing standing between you and your first client. If you're new to my channel, my name is Debbie Shadid. I'm a Business Growth and Life Coach and the founder of the Business Building Boutique. For over two decades, I've helped women learn how to become coaches, get clients, grow their businesses, and create meaningful income doing work they love. An algorithm is just a sorting system. There's no person in there judging your work, nobody can fully explain how it functions, and it changes constantly. So instead of trying to crack a code, let's build something sturdier. Imagine never again refreshing a post and wondering if the algorithm buried you. When you build on real conversations, real rooms, searchable content, and an audience you own, your business stops depending on a machine nobody understands. That's how you build something that lasts. 🚀 Ready to build a business that doesn't depend on the algorithm? Book a call with me here: https://debbieshadid.com/schedule Coaches Mentioned in This Episode: Jenny Pena: https://jennypena.com/ Spacious Corner Coaching: https://www.spaciouscornercoaching.com/ Connect with me, Debbie Shadid: Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbieshadid/ Tired of spinning in indecision about what to post, how to sell your coaching, or explain what you do? This is your moment! Join me for a live edition of Fast Track + VIP coaching experiences where you'll get real-time feedback on your niche, offers, and marketing, plus the clarity and support you've been looking for. Spots are limited and enrollment closes soon. Let’s connect → DebbieShadid.com/scheduleLet’s connect! Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram @debbieshadidSubscribe on YouTube#DebbieShadid #LifeCoachBusinessBuildingSchool

  2. 3d ago

    EP 363 - Why Coaches Burn Out (It's Not What You Think)

    If coaches in your life are telling you that you're doing too much, or you're drowning in advice about funnels, software, and complicated systems, this one is for you. If you're new to my channel, my name is Debbie Shadid. I'm a Business Growth and Life Coach and the founder of the Business Building Boutique. For over two decades, I've helped women learn how to become coaches, get clients, grow their businesses, and create meaningful income doing work they love. In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the exact three systems I've used to build my business - the same ones I teach our clients inside the Business Building Boutique. These aren't complicated. They don't require expensive software or a huge following. And they compound over time when you stay consistent with them. In this video, we'll walk through: What content mapping actually is and why it's the foundation of everythingHow to identify your niche client and build content pillars that work for the lifetime of your businessWhy a free Google phone number is all you need for client communication (yes, really)How to create a non-negotiable weekly schedule that keeps your marketing consistent without burning outThe truth about what's actually keeping most coaches stuck (it's not what you think)How to start repurposing content in just a few weeks so you're not starting from scratch every timeWhy B-minus work will grow your business faster than waiting for perfectSimple is how you build a sustainable coaching business. When you get it complicated, you get burned out - and a lot of coaches never even get started because they're making it too hard. These three systems are the blueprint. When they're running together, they compound, and that's where the real growth happens. If you're ready to stop spinning and start building, book a free Business Blueprint Call and let's talk about your business: Book Your Free Blueprint Call - debbieshadid.com/schedule Or grab the Free Masterclass and see exactly how this works: Free Masterclass - coaching.debbieshadid.com/masterclass Shop Debbie's Resources for Coaches: The Profitable Coaching Niche Blueprint Professional Social Media Templates for Coaches Connect with me, Debbie Shadid: Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbieshadid/ Listen to the Podcast: Life Coach Business Building School Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/life-coach-business-building-school-with-debbie-shadid/id1502118085 Subscribe for weekly episodes on building your coaching business, finding clients, and creating the life you actually want: https://www.youtube.com/@debbieshadid?sub_confirmation=1 If this episode was helpful, share it with a coach who dreads sales calls. Subscribe and hit the bell so you don't miss the next episode, where I walk you through exactly how to have the sales conversation that gets a yes. Disclaimer: Some links above may be affiliate links. I only recommend products I personally use and love. Let’s connect! Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram @debbieshadidSubscribe on YouTube#DebbieShadid #LifeCoachBusinessBuildingSchool

  3. Jul 17

    EP 362 - Why Successful Coaches Don't Show You This

    Running a coaching business is rarely as polished as it looks on social media. The day-to-day of what it actually takes to build a coaching business in 2026 is much different than what you may think.  I always wondered why nobody would just show you what a successful coaching business actually looks like. The exhaustion, the highs, the fear, the deep satisfaction. So at the end of one long, rewarding day, with no notes and no plan, I decided to show you mine. If you're new to my channel, my name is Debbie Shadid. I'm a Business Growth and Life Coach and the founder of the Business Building Boutique. For over two decades, I've helped women learn how to become coaches, get clients, grow their businesses, and create meaningful income doing work they love. This one's a little different. It's honest, unscripted, and it's the real picture of what it takes to build something meaningful in the second half of your life. Join me in Growth House here: https://stan.store/affiliates/ed055aa2-6d91-4539-91bc-3008794d4729 Watch the video with Candas Barnes here: https://youtu.be/XfDqBbsMZGQ If you're ready to build a business like this, let's talk about where you are. Book a call with me here: https://debbieshadid.com/schedule If this was encouraging, share it with a coach who needs to hear it. Subscribe and hit the bell so you don't miss next week's episode. Disclaimer: Some links above may be affiliate links. I only recommend products I personally use and love. Let’s connect! Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram @debbieshadidSubscribe on YouTube#DebbieShadid #LifeCoachBusinessBuildingSchool

  4. Jul 15

    EP 361 - Why Coaches Lose the Sale Before They Say a Word (2026)

    If you've got someone interested in your coaching and a sales call on the calendar, here's the truth nobody's telling you. The person on the other side starts making decisions about you before you say a single word. In this video, I'll show you how to make sure those decisions go your way. If you're new to my channel, my name is Debbie Shadid. I'm a Business Growth and Life Coach and the founder of the Business Building Boutique. For over two decades, I've helped women learn how to become coaches, get clients, grow their businesses, and create meaningful income doing work they love. When you learn to prepare your mind, your energy, and your presence before the call ever starts, selling stops feeling pushy and starts feeling like the most natural conversation in the world. In this episode, we'll walk through: Why most coaches are winging their sales calls, and the two things that actually decide the outcome before the call even beginsHow your prospect is reading your tone, posture, and energy long before they ever hear your priceWhat to ask yourself about your own offer so imposter syndrome doesn't show up mid-callHow to build an "evidence bank" that reminds you exactly how good you already areWhy the way you show up, your space, your lighting, your presence, signals professional or amateur in secondsHow to reset a tired or rough day so you walk into the call grounded and confidentImagine getting on a sales call already feeling like the calm, capable professional you are, instead of bracing yourself to be salesy. When you show up anchored in who you already are, the right people feel it, they trust it, and saying yes becomes easy. That's how selling your coaching gets to feel good. Ready to talk through your offer and how you're showing up in your business? Book your free Blueprint Call and let's get you walking into every sales conversation with confidence: https://debbieshadid.com/schedule Connect with me, Debbie Shadid: Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbieshadid/ Listen to the Podcast: Life Coach Business Building School Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/life-coach-business-building-school-with-debbie-shadid/id1502118085 Subscribe for weekly episodes on building your coaching business, finding clients, and creating the life you actually want: https://www.youtube.com/@debbieshadid?sub_confirmation=1 If this episode was helpful, share it with a coach who dreads sales calls. Subscribe and hit the bell so you don't miss the next episode, where I walk you through exactly how to have the sales conversation that gets a yes. Disclaimer: Some links above may be affiliate links. I only recommend products I personally use and love. Let’s connect! Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram @debbieshadidSubscribe on YouTube#DebbieShadid #LifeCoachBusinessBuildingSchool

  5. Jul 13

    EP 360 - Mindset Mistakes That Lose Consultations

    Before you have a consultation call, listen to this episode. Most coaches are preparing for their consultation call all wrong, and it could be costing you clients.  The Zoom link is set, the reminders are scheduled, you've got your questions ready... But if you haven't done this one thing first, none of it will matter as much as it could. In this episode, I'm sharing the strategy that happens before the call even starts. It has nothing to do with scripts or tech. It's all about the mindset you bring into that conversation, and it's the thing most coaches completely skip. This is part two of my consultation call series. If you haven't watched the video where I talked about having 800 consultation calls, watch that one next: https://youtu.be/jeDYIXyu1Mc 🚀 Book a call with me, and we'll look at your business together, including the exact way to have a comfortable conversation that leads to a yes: https://debbieshadid.com/schedule #DebbieShadid #LifeCoachBusinessBuildingSchool Let’s connect! Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram @debbieshadidSubscribe on YouTube#DebbieShadid #LifeCoachBusinessBuildingSchool

  6. Jul 10

    EP 359 - Why Your Consultation Calls Don't Convert in 2026 (I Did 800)

    In the first 18 months of my business, I had 800 consultation calls. I made just about every mistake you can make, the pushy script, the two-hour calls, the price I didn't believe in. In this video, I'll show you what I learned so your calls can convert without any of that. If you're new to my channel, my name is Debbie Shadid. I'm a Business Growth and Life Coach and the founder of the Business Building Boutique. For over two decades, I've helped women learn how to become coaches, get clients, grow their businesses, and create meaningful income doing work they love. When you stop performing a script and start having a comfortable, honest conversation, selling your coaching stops feeling pushy, and the right people say yes a whole lot more often. In this episode, we'll walk through: Why a sales script can quietly disconnect you from the very person you're trying to helpWhat "having a comfortable conversation" actually looks like, and why it converts better than any scriptHow talking too much, instead of listening, turns a sales call into a free coaching sessionWhy a confusing or ten-minute offer loses the sale, and how to make yours clear in a sentenceHow the wrong price, too high or too low, pushes you into convincing energy that repels peopleWhy you don't owe everyone an offer, even after they've shown up for a callThe simple call-to-action shift that sets up the entire conversation to go your wayImagine getting on a consultation call calm and curious instead of bracing to convince anyone of anything. When you lead with a real conversation, listen more than you talk, and only invite the right people in, selling becomes the most natural part of your business. That's how your calls start turning into clients. If you're ready to have consultation calls that actually convert, let's talk. Book your free Blueprint Call and we'll look at your business together, including the exact way to have a comfortable conversation that leads to a yes: https://debbieshadid.com/schedule Connect with me, Debbie Shadid: Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbieshadid/ Listen to the Podcast: Life Coach Business Building School Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/life-coach-business-building-school-with-debbie-shadid/id1502118085 Subscribe for weekly episodes on building your coaching business, finding clients, and creating the life you actually want: https://www.youtube.com/@debbieshadid?sub_confirmation=1 If this helped, share it with a coach whose calls aren't converting yet. Subscribe and hit the bell so you don't miss the next episode, where I walk through the mindset work that sets you up before you ever get on the call. Disclaimer: Some links above may be affiliate links. I only recommend products I personally use and love. Let’s connect! Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram @debbieshadidSubscribe on YouTube#DebbieShadid #LifeCoachBusinessBuildingSchool

  7. Jul 8

    EP 358 - Can't Find Coaching Clients? This Is the Fastest Way in 2026

    If you're a coach who's tired of waiting for clients to magically find you, this one's for you. The fastest, simplest path to your next client isn't a funnel or paid ads. It's a conversation. If you're new to my channel, my name is Debbie Shadid. I'm a Business Growth and Life Coach and the founder of the Business Building Boutique. For over two decades, I've helped women learn how to become coaches, get clients, grow their businesses, and create meaningful income doing work they love. When you get comfortable telling people what you do everywhere you go, you stop being the best kept secret and start filling your business with clients who were closer than you think. In this episode, we'll walk through: Why networking is really just having a normal conversation, not “getting ready” for anythingHow to get comfortable talking about your coaching business before you ever walk into a roomWhat to say when someone asks what you do, without sounding like a canned “I help” speechWhy the people who aren't your ideal clients still matter, and how referrals actually happenHow to follow up so a new connection turns into a real relationship over timeThe simple weekly habit that adds up to 52 new people in your corner this yearHow to turn one conversation into an offer, a collaboration, or a client on the spotImagine never wondering where your next client is coming from, because you've built real relationships everywhere you go. The women who need your coaching are out there right now, and the world needs what you have to offer. All you have to do is start talking to them. Ready to map out the fastest path to clients in your own business? Book your free Business Blueprint Call and let's talk through your next step: https://debbieshadid.com/schedule Shop Debbie's Resources for Coaches: The Workshop Blueprint for Coaches - The 8-Part System to Plan, Fill, Host, and Profit From Your First (or Next) Workshop: https://debbie-shadid-shop.fourthwall.com/en-cad/products/workshop-blueprint Connect with me, Debbie Shadid: Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbieshadid/ Listen to the Podcast: Life Coach Business Building School Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/life-coach-business-building-school-with-debbie-shadid/id1502118085 Subscribe for weekly episodes on building your coaching business, finding clients, and creating the life you actually want: https://www.youtube.com/@debbieshadid?sub_confirmation=1 If this episode was helpful, share it with a coach who's still waiting for clients to find her. Subscribe and hit the bell so you don't miss next week's episode. Disclaimer: Some links above may be affiliate links. I only recommend products I personally use and love. Let’s connect! Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram @debbieshadidSubscribe on YouTube#DebbieShadid #LifeCoachBusinessBuildingSchool

  8. Jul 1

    EP 357 - The Only Tech You Need to Start a Coaching Business in 2026

    If you've ever wanted to throw your computer across the room because it froze in the middle of a recording, this video is for you. Most of the tech frustration you're blaming on yourself has nothing to do with you, it has everything to do with your equipment. This is Part 1 of a 2-part tech series for coaches. In this one we're covering the hardware you actually need, and the next episode covers the software, so you don't have to stress about either one. If you're new to my channel, my name is Debbie Shadid. I'm a Business Growth and Life Coach and the founder of the Business Building Boutique. For over two decades, I've helped women learn how to become coaches, get clients, grow their businesses, and create meaningful income doing work they love. Here's the part most people get wrong. You don't need to buy anything today. You can start with the laptop you already have and the phone in your hand, then upgrade over time as your business grows. In this episode, we'll walk through: Why most of your tech frustration is the equipment's fault, not yoursWhat to look for in a phone so your video and photos actually look goodWhy memory, not storage, is what stops the spinning wheel on your computerHow AppleCare gives you peace of mind when something goes wrongWhat to add later, like a microphone, an external camera, and the right lightingWhy you should skip the ring light, even if you wear glassesWhen your equipment supports you instead of fighting you, everything feels calmer. You stop dreading the record button and start showing up like the professional you are. Your gear is part of your storefront, and the videos you create become a living legacy, the work that keeps changing lives long after the recording stops. Ready to build your coaching business the simple, sustainable way? Book your free Blueprint Call with me at https://debbieshadid.com/schedule Debbie's Favorite Recording Setup: Logitech Full HD Webcam: https://amzn.to/4m2rRye Blue Yeti Podcast Microphone: https://amzn.to/4cfd4gc Office Lighting (no ring in glasses!): https://amzn.to/4rZ9hrZ Phone Tripod Stand (adjustable to 62"): https://amzn.to/40Y7WqB Descript for Video Editing: https://descript.cello.so/6xw4YgGx34a Shop Debbie's Resources for Coaches: A Complete Beginner's Guide: YouTube for Coaches: https://debbie-shadid-shop.fourthwall.com/en-cad/products/youtube-guide Connect with me, Debbie Shadid: Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbieshadid/ Listen to the Podcast: Life Coach Business Building School Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/life-coach-business-building-school-with-debbie-shadid/id1502118085 Subscribe for weekly episodes on building your coaching business, finding clients, and creating the life you actually want: https://www.youtube.com/@debbieshadid?sub_confirmation=1 If this episode was helpful, share it with a coach who's been frustrated with her tech. Subscribe and hit the bell so you don't miss the next episode, where we break down all the software you need. Disclaimer: Some links above may be affiliate links. I only recommend products I personally use and love. Let’s connect! Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram @debbieshadidSubscribe on YouTube#DebbieShadid #LifeCoachBusinessBuildingSchool

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Welcome to the Life Coach Business Building Podcast. Join Business Growth & Life Coach Debbie Shadid as she teaches you simple (organic) strategies to gain more paid clients in your life coaching business. Debbie's coaching style is unique. She focuses on the specific actions you need to take to market your life health, career, and weight loss coaching business to your ideal client. Debbie teaches life coaches how to design, price, and sell their coaching offers. She helps you craft an impactful marketing message. Building your coaching business is easier than you think when you know what to do. So, if you're ready to be a well-respected life coach with paid clients, this podcast is for you! Debbie will inspire you to take simple, consistent action to grow your coaching business. 

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