Coach Pony Christie Mims

Welcome to season six of the Coach Pony podcast!We are here to help you get paid to coach!In this very cheesy eighties-themed season of the podcast, join me, Christie Mims, a career and business coach, and Bobbi Palmer, a dating coach, as we answer your burning questions about your coaching business. Bobbi and I have built six and seven-figure businesses of our own, and we’ve learned a thing or two along the way. And now, we’re sharing all that knowledge with you.Today’s caller wants to know if it’s ever a good idea to barter services, and boy, do we have thoughts.We’re going to dig into when it can work, why it usually doesn’t, and how to make sure you’re actually getting a good deal.Listen to the full episode to hear about:* Why you should only trade services when the offer is something you actually need* How bartering can go sour when you don’t set and stick to expectations and boundaries* Other ways you can stretch your dollars and set priorities for spending when you’re just starting out* Why you have to treat a barter like any other business agreementTo learn more about Bobbi Palmer:* Date Like a Grownup (http://www.datelikeagrownup.com/)To learn more about Christie Mims:* Coach Pony (https://coachpony.com/)* Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiemims/)* Build A Real Business (https://coachpony.com/barb-invite/)Resources: * The #1 Social Media Mistake New Coaches Make (https://coachpony.com/the-number-1-social-media-mistake-new-coaches-make/)* Dear Coach Pony: How Do I Get Clients to Give Me Good Testimonials (Without Being Pushy?) (https://coachpony.com/dear-coach-pony-how-do-i-get-clients-to-give-me-good-testimonials-without-being-pushy/)If you have some chocolate worth reviewing on the show, we are easily bribed! Email us at hello@coachpony.com (mailto:hello@coachpony.com) with your recommendation or if you want to send us something to try!

What are referral partners? Why would you want them? Do you need them to be successful in your coaching business?If you’re a new coach, you might be wondering what all the buzz about referrals is about, and we are here to break it down for you.Today, we’re getting into referral partners, what they are, how they can benefit you, and our hot takes on whether or not they’re a good idea for your business.Listen to the full episode to hear about:* Why it’s okay–even a good thing–to have a referral partner in a similar niche * What to consider when developing a referral partner relationship* Pitfalls to watch out for in a referral partner* Why referrals can’t be just about the money* How to build and maintain a referral network* Different strategies for referral percentages and feesTo learn more about Bobbi Palmer:* Date Like a Grownup (http://www.datelikeagrownup.com/)To learn more about Christie Mims:* Coach Pony (https://coachpony.com/)* Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiemims/)* Build A Real Business (https://coachpony.com/barb-invite/)If you have some chocolate worth reviewing on the show, we are easily bribed! Email us at hello@coachpony.com (mailto:hello@coachpony.com) with your recommendation or if you want to send us something to try!

Today’s caller wants to know how to use his existing client list to meet an ambitious monthly income goal.And we know just how to do it: VIP Days.Offering these kinds of intensives is a great way to boost your coaching income without hustling for new leads, and we’ll tell you why.In this very cheesy eighties-themed season of the podcast, join me, Christie Mims, a career and business coach, and Bobbi Palmer, a dating coach, as we answer your burning questions about your coaching business. Bobbi and I have built six and seven-figure businesses of our own, and we’ve learned a thing or two along the way. And now, we’re sharing all that knowledge with you.We’re going to talk through what VIP days are, why they’re valuable to your clients, what to consider in your pricing, and why they work for returning clients and existing members of your list. Plus, we’ve got another option for selling to your existing list up our sleeves!Listen to the full episode to hear about:* Why offering an intensive with a very specific goal or outcome is so valuable for clients* How to price your VIP Days and why you can charge so much more than for regular coaching hours* Potential sunk costs for VIP Days that you need to factor into your pricing* What to watch out for when you’re running your VIP Day* Why you have to get deposits for VIP Days* How to use continuation packages for your current and recent clientsTo learn more about Bobbi Palmer:* Date Like a Grownup (http://www.datelikeagrownup.com/)To learn more about Christie Mims:* Coach Pony (https://coachpony.com/)* Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiemims/)* Build A Real Business (https://coachpony.com/barb-invite/)If you have some chocolate worth reviewing on the show, we are easily bribed! Email us at hello@coachpony.com (mailto:hello@coachpony.com) with your recommendation or if you want to send us something to try!

Today’s caller to the Coach Pony Radio Hour wants to know if a pricy mastermind is worth it as a new coach.And of course, we’ve got hot takes and advice for deciding if a high-priced mastermind is right for you and your coaching business.In this very cheesy eighties-themed season of the podcast, join me, Christie Mims, a career and business coach, and Bobbi Palmer, a dating coach, as we answer your burning questions about your coaching business. Bobbi and I have built six and seven-figure businesses of our own, and we’ve learned a thing or two along the way. And now, we’re sharing all that knowledge with you.Today we’re giving you the down-low on what a mastermind is, why they can be valuable, and why we think they’re a bad idea for a new coach.Listen to the full episode to hear about:* What the value can be in a mastermind and why it’s just not there for new coaches* Why you should be wary of masterminds that don’t have a minimum income threshold* How making a major investment in a mastermind can set back your business and cause you unnecessary stress* The education and training that new coaches need instead. Bonus: it’s lower-priced* How to start your own mastermind for mutual support and ideasTo learn more about Bobbi Palmer:* Date Like a Grownup (http://www.datelikeagrownup.com/)To learn more about Christie Mims:* Coach Pony (https://coachpony.com/)* Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiemims/)* Build A Real Business (https://coachpony.com/barb-invite/)If you have some chocolate worth reviewing on the show, we are easily bribed! Email us at hello@coachpony.com (mailto:hello@coachpony.com) with your recommendation or if you want to send us something to try!

When you’re a new coach, it can feel like the only way to get clients is to build a presence online. But that takes time and you need clients now!Today, we’re kicking it old school and talking about how to find clients locally, so you don’t need a huge following to start making money as a coach.In this very cheesy eighties-themed season of the podcast, join me, Christie Mims, a career and business coach, and Bobbi Palmer, a dating coach, as we answer your burning questions about your coaching business. Bobbi and I have built six and seven-figure businesses of our own, and we’ve learned a thing or two along the way. And now, we’re sharing all that knowledge with you.We’ll talk about how to get in front of your audience and give you some ideas and tips for building relationships and converting clients.Listen to the full episode to hear about:* Why tools like Meetup and Eventbrite are so great for new coaches* How Bobbi structured her meetup to support her business* How to get in front of groups in your niche * How networking events can help you expand your audience* How to approach small businesses to host your talkTo learn more about Bobbi Palmer:* Date Like a Grownup (http://www.datelikeagrownup.com/)To learn more about Christie Mims:* Coach Pony (https://coachpony.com/)* Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiemims/)* Build A Real Business (https://coachpony.com/barb-invite/)* Couch School (https://coachpony.com/couch-school/)If you have some chocolate worth reviewing on the show, we are easily bribed! Email us at hello@coachpony.com (mailto:hello@coachpony.com) with your recommendation or if you want to send us something to try!

At some point, your coaching business is going to get busy. Or maybe things are already starting to pick up and you feel like you need some help, ASAP. When should you hire someone? And who should they be?That’s what we’re digging into on today’s episode.In this very cheesy eighties-themed season of the podcast, join me, Christie Mims, a career and business coach, and Bobbi Palmer, a dating coach, as we answer your burning questions about your coaching business. Bobbi and I have built six and seven-figure businesses of our own, and we’ve learned a thing or two along the way. And now, we’re sharing all that knowledge with you.We’ll talk about what you need to have in place before you bring another person into your coaching business and our takes on the first things you’ll want to outsource to another person.Listen to the full episode to hear about:* Why you should invest in the tools to make your business run smoothly before you hire a person* Our top two tools that your business needs before you hire* What to consider when you’re looking to outsource tasks or a role within your business* When the time is right to make your first hire* Why future you–and future hires–will thank you for creating documentation of how you want things done now* The one thing you absolutely should not outsource as a new coachTo learn more about Bobbi Palmer:* Date Like a Grownup (http://www.datelikeagrownup.com/)To learn more about Christie Mims:* Coach Pony (https://coachpony.com/)* Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiemims/)* Build A Real Business (https://coachpony.com/barb-invite/)* FREE Marketing Masterclass (https://coachpony.com/category/marketing/)If you have some chocolate worth reviewing on the show, we are easily bribed! Email us at hello@coachpony.com (mailto:hello@coachpony.com) with your recommendation or if you want to send us something to try!