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Jeff
My biggest fear is starting but not being seen as qualified enough to help people as a coach. I would love to have qualified clients fall from the sky. My biggest dream is to have a seven figure/ yearly income.
The biggest frustration that I am experiencing, still, is niche, Due to very limited resources, I’m not sure what to call the blog, and determine the niche to then provide content. I Feel as though any attempt is just shooting an arrow in the sky hoping it hits a star. This, even after listening all the videos including adwords, keywords etc.
how do you get a client
Mr. Jeff, i am interested to get trained as a career coach for students.Can you advise me about that?is a there a home study course available for that niche?
My biggest frustration is I don’t know how to make clients, or how to converter to a client.
My biggest dream is to be a great coach for the hispanic community. I’m from Monterrey Mexico, and I believe there are a lot of people making questions and looking for answers and I know I can help them, and of course make money doing it.
My biggest fear, wooww!! I think is the possibility to not do it right.
Thank a lot, I love your page and all the information
This can be a big stumbling block for coaches that are starting out. I know it was for me. I literally went 2-3 years in the start of my coaching practice without choosing a niche (which made it harder to convince clients that I could do a great job for them). Niche research is something you might consider in order to make a decision on which niche to commit to, but since passion and enjoyment are a big part of many coaches professions, there could be pitfalls in store for you (i.e. choosing to work with a type of client that you don’t enjoy working with, etc.). This happened to me in the real estate industry. We did really well money-wise working with Realtors, but they weren’t my favorite clients… so when the bottom dropped out in ’08(?), instead of drilling deeper and sticking with that niche, I used it as an excuse to move on (which, in retrospect, was a great decision for me).
Bottom Line: You have two options:
1. You can learn how to do niche research (we’re going to teach you in Master Coach University) and then choose a niche, taking the chance that it’s not a good fit for you, but guaranteeing that you’ll learn how to market to a niche, get clients, and gain extra credibility with that particular target market.
or
2. You can just coach anybody who you find, and over time, after asking the right questions about who you like to work with, who you work well with, and where the most income potential is, you’ll begin to narrow your niche naturally and eventually find your ‘perfect’ niche.
One of the reasons it feels like that is that you’re UNCERTAIN about what will or won’t work. That’s part of business, and there will never be any getting around it. You don’t get a guarantee… only improved probability of success. The best way to deal with this challenge is to move forward FAST and get momentum. Take MASSIVE action and you’ll find that, even though things aren’t perfect, you’re learning what works and what doesn’t.
The most painful part in a business is the START. The more action you take during this part of the process, the faster that part is OVER, and you get into the nice CREAMY CENTER of success.
Jeff
@stanley c. burrell sr.
This is the ultimate question!
The SHORT answer is:
CHARGE THEM.
Yes, Jeff, but how do I get them to agree to BE charged??
Another SHORT answer:
SHOW THEM WAY MORE VALUE IN TALKING TO YOU THAN THEY WILL EVER PAY FOR.
How you do that is up to you. There are lots of ways to do it.
The great thing about coaching as a service is that you’re never paid for your time, rather you are paid for the VALUE you bring to the time you spend with your client. The VALUE pays off for your client’s after they get off the phone with you. That’s why you should expect such high fees… because of the VALUE that your client will get from the coaching you give them.
Producing that kind of value takes TRAINING, of course… but that’s another conversation!
Jeff
I am interested in your master coach university can you offer a one year payment plan so i can access the info straightaway?
How much is it to be coached by yourself and will you be coaching on this call?
@Saima
I emailed you about this Saima.
I’m not currently taking one on one coaching clients (although I mentor the coaches on my team, and I have a few remaining clients from a few years ago when I was doing one one one). However, I still run group coaching sessions, and, of course, work with coaches within our training division. Contact me about these options if you’re interested.
Jeff
Jeff
How much is the course? Will it give me all the tools and suggested ways to get clients? What to charge? Types of coaching?
Steven,
I’m working out the details right now… in fact I’m probably going to send out a quick q&a to you (and the others) later today to get some details on exactly what you’re looking for. I’ve already included everything you’d need on how to get clients and set up a working coaching business model, including fee structures and different ways to structure coaching for pay arrangements. Also, we’re adding an entire additional section on types of coaching and coaching styles and techniques. Keep watching your email for more info and make sure you’re on the interest list so you get the updates.
Jeff
Thanks Jeff for the great information.
My question is I live in an area where there is about 15,000 people and the coaching concept is new and they are slow to respond to this concept.
How can I reach these people about what I have to offer?
I just finished listening to coaches training blog, and what a great value I personally recieved. I have more direction in detail, and over-
all more understanding of what it takes to get to the next stage of developement in my business.
Thanks again Jeff!
Leona Dean
Hey Jeff–even with all the amazing material I’ve already got from you in the training, you managed to add some great new stuff. Thanks. What are the dates for the upcoming Coach’s Training?
The next semester of Master Coach University is starting soon (just a few weeks). Email me for more details: jeffrey@jtsadvisors.com.
Jeff
I believe I have the heart and the passion to help people but and listening to your video helps me understand the business aspect of it better. When is your next full course, where it is all put together in a package, step by step. You certainly have proven methods.
I do enjoy your videos very much. Would like to pull the coaching aspect and the business aspect together.
thank you
I think the videos were great. I still need more info; I am trying to determine how your program and businesscoach.com compares. There is so much info out there and it makes it hard because this is a life changing decision for me.
Hi Jeff,
Thank you for the valuable information provided in these videos. My questions have been thoroughly answered, especially the ones about finding a niche. I am new to coaching and was starting to stress over trying to find a niche. However, I was relieved to hear that finding a niche is not important when first starting to coach.
Again, thank you so very much!
Debra Ward
Your videos are great.I have heard that we should focus on our credibility, educational background and testimonial too.People are already pre-sold on the outcome,they just wanna knw why should they trust us a life coach,why should they follow our advises.And they are more convinced to become our clients when they know we are making hell lot of money.Do u think should we lie about that we are printing money even though we are not?Please help.
i just love ur videos jeff..keep up the good work.I have heard that we should focus on our credibility,educatational background and testimonial too.People are already pre-sold on the outcome,they just wanna knw why should they trust us a life coach,why should they follow our advises.And they are more convinced to become our clients when they know we are making hell lot of money. If thats the case,how can we expect more clients if we are not already rich?pls help
once i saw ur video whr u said that we shud deliver something before doing a survey,so ppl can know that this person really wanna help..
Im not able to find that video anymore.CAn u pls help me in this regard?
Thanks, Jeff. This is great information, I can’t say that I have any questions right now, I can say that each of your audios/videos makes me want to hear more. This is a lesson in and of itself.
You are just amazing. i have really learned alot from your videos, and I love to listen to your voice. Thank you jeff
Great to hear it, Cyrese. Thanks for the kudos!
Jeff
Different clients want different things. Money may not be their goal. If you call yourself ‘the money coach’ and you have none, then that would be bad. However if you are a time management or productivity coach, or a relationship coach, etc., then you should be fine.
Jeff
Dear Jeff,
GReat video coaching. I have a question, I do coaching in Spanish and unfortunately people are very squeptical and pessimist regarding this coaching sessions, in fact they have a very special way of thinking, most of people in retail business they have the negative idea of cutting off advertisement to “save money” when they face a negative moment in their bisiness.
What can I do to overcome this situation?
You are great
Thank you very much.
Marco Carvajal
Dear Jeff,
Going back to my previous question. Do you think this is a matter of an ethnic philosophy? There are only a few Coach people out there playing no impact within the community, this is totaly new to the community.
What would it be your approach.
Thank you
When your coaching skills are up to the challenge, you’ll be able to overcome this problem, at least temporarily in your clients. Long term change is a matter of either changing the clients peer group or helping them to transform their peer group instead. The culture will poison your client if they allow it to, so this can be very challenging.
How do you create the temporary change during the coaching session? Lots of ways, but here’s one example:
ASAC:
A – awareness – Help your client become aware of the problem, and what’s causing the problem.
S – scramble – Use your coaching abilities to ‘scramble’ their old pattern until they can’t get back to it anymore.
A – alternative – Help your client find an alternative to their old pattern.
C – condition – Condition this new alternative so your client is addicted to it for life.
As an NLP practitioner you know how do do most of this… it’s just a matter of real-world practice. However, making the changes to the peer group is another set of techniques altogether… and they must be implemented as well for long-term change.
Jeff
Excellent, as always.
Thank you, Jeffrey.
Hi Jeffrey,
Love your incites and information. If I may humbly suggest that you consider shortening your video presentations to 15 to 30 minutes length – about my time span.
My thinking was that if compelled to share more information, then maybe a video 02, then video 03 would be just as appropriate.
When I start a video and I see 59:45 I want to say OH NOOOOOOOOOOO. Thank you for allowing me to share. Continue to be blessed.
Jeff, your training keeps getting better and better. I definitely need accountability and tough training. I want to become the best I can be to provide as much value to as many people as possible. Yes I want to make money but you have helped to create a paradigm shift in me, to be more interested in creating value for those we coach. Thank again
Do you recommended getting supplemental NLP training too, in addition to your trainings? There are some inexpensive NLP courses out there for about $500 who offer a home study course as well.
Thanks
Dave
That’s great stuff! How do you get paying clients in a situation where people see the value of your coaching but cannot to afford to pay?
Most people can afford to pay something. AFFORDING the money isn’t usually the issue, it’s commitment on their part. In fact, if your prospect were really committed to getting coaching with you, they’d find a way to get the money. Usually lack of money stems from lack of commitment.
The first thing to do with clients like this is to demand they commit to working with you, doing something else that will ‘better’ their situation, or admitting that they just aren’t committed to changing anything for their situation. The first two options are powerful (and valuable) decisions, one of which leads directly to you getting paid to coach them. That last option is at least HONEST. “I can’t afford it” is not generally honest, not because it’s lying about their money situation, but because it makes the MONEY more important than their LIFE. This is the ‘get real’ step.
Assuming your client commits to coaching with you, find the price point where your fee is low enough for coaching to be a no-brainer for them. Don’t let them off the hook just because they can’t pay your normal fee level. Make an adjustment and get them to pay the fee they can afford to pay.
Now at least you’ve got a paying coaching client.
You can modify these arrangements with gradually increasing fees, or by putting them into a group coaching situation to mitigate the smaller amount you’re charging.
Jeff
You don’t need to get supplemental NLP training, but it can’t hurt. I’ve had lots of informal NLP training and it still comes through in my coaching at times. You’ll learn the fundamentals and advanced application of these principles, however, in Master Coach University, along with the principles that NLP misses that ties coaching conversations together and provides deeper and more lasting results for your clients.
Jeff
Please Send information on next Class.
Sincerely,
Mike Cerroni
Jeff, absolutely awesome material and great example of “giving away your best stuff free.”
Thanks for the “free stuff.”
Don
WOW! I feel like I gain SO much whenever I listen to your stuff that helps me build my coaching business TODAY! I’ve learned a lot about marketing, especially free marketing, and I just get inspired to do something more NOW – not when I have more money or the time is right – that will help my coaching business grow! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I’ll keep listening and growing (through your information and other information) so I can become the type of coach I want to become.
Hi Jeff,
I am on your mailing list and have watched your very useful introductory videos on coaching. please let me know how does one go through your training/coaching staying away from the US, where the crucial face to face sessions are not possible… do let me know
Thanks
Kumar
Sounds Great! I am ready to get started. I just need to know the cost and dates and times.
Awesome call tonight Jeff. My question about the Master Coach University is this – In November 2012 I signed up for the Quick Start Coaching program and I am looking forward to the next live boot camp segment as part of that program. If I heard you correctly tonight, you mentioned that the newly designed Master Coach University now includes the Quick Start program. If I were to participate in the Master Coach program it *feels* like I’d be paying twice for Quick Start program. Is there an “upgrade price” for those who signed on to Quick Start in the end of 2012 launch? Lifetime access to the materials is invaluable. Thanks.
You can go through the entire Master Coach University without ever coming to the US. Everything we do (other than the Certification Trainings) is 100% virtual.
Jeff
We cover these on the call. I’ll also email you all the details as long as you’re on the interest list.
Jeff
Short answer: YES
Get in touch with Feryal (I’ll send her contact info) and she’ll work with you on the details.
Jeff
Very informative and exactly what I needed to hear. I’ve already started coaching and writing a book so I’m thankful that everything is gradually moving along. Thank you for sharing. I appreciate it
How do you get started as life coach
Thank you, Jeff, for all the great information. It will be very helpful for me as I start my coaching practice. I KNOW I will be re-listening to them often!
Hi Jeff –
I´m curious about which of your programs makes the most sense for someone just starting out? The Quickstart Coaching Code / Platinum or the Master Coach University? I´ve been taking your Udemy course and am very interested in your training but am unsure about the best path to take.
Thanks for you help,
Jan Marie 😉
Jeffrey,
A concept I have heard over and over not just from your information but from many other sources is, a way to find clients is to / make joint ventures/ go to conferences etc. I can think of several examples on how to do this for coaching in business and health. However, I would like to coach in relationships and/or parenting. I would like to know what are some examples to find leads with relationships/ parenting coaching?
Thank You,
Heather Parker
There are coaches that have thousands of customers in these niches. You can just contact them and work with them in order to have a starting place. These coaches and companies are all over the internet, not to mention offline as well.
Parenting coaching is not really a niche per se. Parenting coaching is generally narrowed into niches via the child raising / growth TIMELINE (it’s TIME and STAGE OF LIFE relevant).
The examples of ‘parenting coaching’ I might give you could reflect the age of the child as well as the situation… Parents don’t just ‘get a coach for parenting’… it’s not specific enough… You won’t get a client in such a general niche unless you’re already known as a guru or chase after clients.
If you want to make that ‘client getting’ process easier on yourself, you need to niche down a bit more.
You could narrow your focus towards:
drugs – “i want to get my child off drugs.”
sports – “My child is playing lacrosse and I want him to make ‘all American’… How do I do it?”
behavioral – “My child is hitting his sister. How do I stop him?”
academic – “My child is getting D’s in school and I want him to get A’s.”
health
maternity
There are certainly groups of parents that gather in many different ways around the world, so if you find, join, and serve these groups, you should be able to generate clients that way as well. There are joint venture partners that host those groups as well (in conferences, gatherings, etc.,. ).
The “relationships niche” is also a bit too vague. There are niches within the “relationship coaching category”:
divorce
marriage
family
dating
sex / intimacy
Think about different stages of relationships as well.
Also, link up with coaches, leaders, organizations, and author/speakers in this area. Some of them need someone to run their 1 on 1 coaching for them… there are infinite opportunities for a coach who’s willing to contact them!
Jeff
I was impressed and truly enjoyed listening to your video. It allowed me to organize my thoughts and strategies. I was pleased to learn that I seem to be heading in the right direction to start coaching and consulting. I have the knowledge and expertise in the specific areas I am interested in.
I am especially interested in joining your group. However, first I need to know where to find the videos you suggested viewing first. Please email me where find the videos.
Regards,
Jacky Watson-Jolly
Great information for start up coaches especially about niches!There are lots of step by step strategies to organize your business from ground up!
Thank you,
Priya