Ready Set Coach Podcast Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith

This week’s episode recaps the lessons Em and Lex learned after hosting their first conference for Ready Set Coach last week. They break down what went well, what didn’t go as well, and changes they would make in the future. For any coach interested in hosting a virtual conference, take a listen!Here’s what you’ll learn: What the conference was and how they pulled it offReflections on the lessons they learned in putting on the conferenceHow the conference worked being entirely virtualRef...

This week’s episode focuses on how to build and scale your coaching team. Em and Lex discuss their own experiences with building their team - from their hires to their first fires, and lessons learned. They explore the pros and cons of different hiring structures and how to know when you’re ready to expand your coaching team.Here’s what you’ll learn: Tips on when to hire your first team member for your coaching businessWhat indications come up that may alert you to needing to hire anothe...

This week’s episode focuses on 5 different reasons Em & Lex have seen other coaches fail. Drawing from real-world examples, they also share how these reflections can be reframed as an opportunity for growth. They emphasize the importance of mindset, self-awareness, time management, and marketing. They wrap things up by offering a way to audit your own business to ensure you’re not making one of these common mistakes. Here’s what you’ll learn: What having a scarcity mindset means...

This week’s episode focuses on what tools Em and Lex use in the Ready Set Coach community and what works and doesn’t. Em and Lex share their favorite types of business tools, including apps, software, extensions, programs, and more. They discuss what works well in each one and what they use within their businesses and workflows. Here’s what you’ll learn: Types of apps and systems Em and Lex use for the Ready Set Coach CommunityWhat they like about apps, software and systemsWhat elem...

This week’s episode is a minisode with Lex. Lex breaks down tips and ways to develop a thought-leader mentality to support thought leadership efforts, an important and effective PR strategy for coaches. Lex talks about her B.A.R. method and the different elements of the acronym that help you create an action plan to support your thought leader journey.Here’s What You’ll Learn: Tips on things you can do once a week to get uncomfortable and get bold Why you should Always be learning i...

This week’s episode is a special episode announcing the new era that Ready Set Coach is entering into… the conference era. Em and Lex announce the launch of the Ready Set CLIENTS conference, a virtual one-day lead generation summit for coaches only, packed with opportunities for learning and growth. Taking place on May 13th, this conference is for coaches with existing businesses who are looking for more clients. Em and Lex walk listeners through what this virtual coaching conference will off...