In this episode of The Coaching Edge, I sat down with April Stroink, a Master Profit First Professional and Money Coach extraordinaire, to unravel the first steps to financial success for small businesses.

April and I talked about the importance of flipping the script on the old-school profit formula and explored the vital importance of setting up a few basic, but foolproof financial systems. Forget the outdated notion of sales minus expenses equals profit – we debunked this myth and introduced a ground-breaking approach: sales minus profit equals allowable expenses!

April outlined the profit rule that should be every entrepreneur's guiding star and emphasized the absolute necessity of keeping personal and business income streams distinct. This episode is a goldmine of insights for every solopreneur striving to pave the way for lasting financial success, which I believe is each and every one of my coach listeners!

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In this episode of The Coaching Edge, we'll delve into a crucial part of building your coaching business – offering high-value freebies. In an age where building genuine connections is key, I share the significance of providing very valuable free content to your audience. We'll talk about why a curated list of creative high-value freebie ideas, tailored to help you find the perfect match for your brand values and target audience.

I guide listeners through the process of assessing existing freebies and enhancing their value to ensure they resonate with your audience effectively. Addressing a common fear, we'll candidly discuss the misconception that giving too much away might devalue your services. Instead, we'll uncover the magic of building trust and credibility, showcasing how strategic freebies can significantly impact opt-in rates, email gathering, and audience growth.

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In this episode, we'll explore a fundamental truth: as a solopreneur coach, YOU are your brand. In an era where authenticity is key, I break down the vital connection between personal trustworthiness and brand credibility. We'll delve into the nuances of articulating your brand and business values, emphasizing how they shape not only your coaching sessions but also your pricing strategies, paid and free content, programming, and social media presence.

I share invaluable insights on recognizing when your values are honored versus jeopardized, ensuring alignment between your personal ethos and your professional offerings. If you're a solopreneur coach striving to build trust and authenticity in your coaching practice, this episode is your guide to creating a brand that resonates deeply with your audience and feels right to you.

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Pricing your offer: This is a topic that will make any coach squirm-and for good reason. You’ve probably asked yourself- “who am I to charge that much?”. We all have. But staying stuck here too long will absolutely drive you to burnout and cause you to walk away from your dream business. So we need to talk about it.

Today I’ve invited long-time Business Building Bootcamp Member, Christy Osborne, to share three powerful lessons she’s learned about pricing her coaching offers. The truth is that charging premium prices not only serves you, it also means that your clients have skin in the game, which means they’re invested in the outcome.

Charging more empowers both you and the client to commit to the process and the transformation. We’re getting clear about the fact that we’re not charging for just our time- in setting our rate we’re assigning value to the desired outcome your clients are craving. We’ll also talk about what it...

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing even more of the mistakes I made early on in my coaching business so you don’t have to learn the hard way. I’ll share how to establish that like, know, and trust factor to connect with leads, what to prioritize when pricing your programs, and why mapping out financial goals is key to keeping you in business - and so much more. Pay attention - this one’s packed with great tips!

If a coaching business was as simple as being a great coach, there would be a whole lot more coaches in this business. Building a coaching business is not easy - it takes a ton of work, creativity, and a fair bit of patience. But if your gut is telling you this is the right career for you, you can make it happen, I promise. First up, you’re going to need a steady, reliable stream of clients to be profitable.

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