Ready Set Coach Podcast
The Ready Set Coach Podcast is your backstage pass to the world of coaching. Hosted by business coaches and Ready Set Coach Community co-founders Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith, this podcast dives deep into what it takes to build a successful coaching business. From tactical strategies and real-world lessons to candid conversations with coaches from all backgrounds, we cover it all. Whether you're coaching-curious, balancing it as a side hustle, or coaching full-time, this show is your go-to resource for inspiration, insights, laughs, and actionable advice.
Episode 11: How to Use Breathwork to Access Your Intuition with Intuitive Guide & Breathwork Coach Christine Singh
Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith chat with Intuitive Guide, Breathwork Coach and Ready Set Coach Grad Christine Singh about the power of breathwork and how to tune in and access one’s own intuition.
Episode 10: How to Overcome Common Coaching Mindset Hurdles
Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith dive into the world of mindset and address how to overcome common coaching mindset hurdles. From imposter syndrome to pricing objections, to fear of competition and self-promotion – and beyond – learn how you can reframe and move past these common mindset hurdles and become the best coach (and person) possible.
Episode 9: How to Build Confidence with Confidence Coach Amy Christman
Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith chat with Confidence Coach and Ready Set Coach Grad Amy Christman about how to build confidence and become your own personal hype person. They break down the importance of understanding the transformation you are delivering as a coach, the common hang-up on titles, and how to stay accountable to your business goals.
Episode 8: How to Set and Implement Boundaries as a Coach
Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith review how to set and implement boundaries as a coach. They discuss both the business and personal benefits of setting boundaries with clients early on, how to do such, and how systems can make the process both seamless and feasible.
Episode 7: How to Price Yourself, Beta Clients & Discounts
Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith review how to price yourself as a coach and then stand behind your pricing with confidence. The business coaches review the dynamics involved in selling to friends, signing beta clients, setting boundaries and when it is and isn’t okay to offer discounts. Tune in to learn the duos exact formula for pricing yourself right as a coach from the get go.
Episode 6: How We Hit Our First Six Figures
Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith break down how they went about creating, launching, and filling their very first group coaching program. Tune in to hear mistakes you should avoid, the reality of what’s involved, and lessons learned along the way. Leave with clear homework on how to go about building out your first or next group coaching program.
Episode 5: How to Build and Launch Your First Group Coaching Program
Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith break down how they went about creating, launching, and filling their very first group coaching program. Tune in to hear mistakes you should avoid, the reality of what’s involved, and lessons learned along the way. Leave with clear homework on how to go about building out your first or next group coaching program.
Episode 4: The Great Transition - Transitioning into Entrepreneurship and Coaching
The Great Transition - Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith share the things they did wrong and right when transitioning into entrepreneurship and coaching. They share lessons learned, what tactics helped them fast track success, and give listeners actionable homework to help them do the same.
Episode 1: Introducing the Ready Set Coach Podcast - Meet Emily Merrell & Lexie Smith
Meet Emily Merrell & Lexie Smith - Hosts of the Ready Set Coach Podcast. Hear the two get real - real about life, business, relationships, and what it really takes to find your version of success in the world of coaching.
Episode 2: What’s a Coach & Finding Your WHY & Problem to Solve
Learn all about what it means to be a coach. What’s a coach and how is it different from a consultant? How can you become a coach - do you need a certification? Em & Lex will answer all these questions and much more.
Episode 3: How to Land Your First Coaching Clients
Learn all the different ways you can go about landing your first or next coaching clients. Em & Lex take you BTS of how they landed their first coaching clients as well.