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 31: How Much it Costs to Launch and Grow a Coaching Business
Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith share where they personally invested when launching and where they got scrappy, and provide insight on how others can do the same.
Episode 30: How to Find Your Perfect Coaching Niche
Learn tips on finding your perfect coaching niche and how to curate your coaching to your best niche.
Episode 29: The 4 Ms of a Successful Coaching Business
Learn the 4 Ms of a successful coaching business - Mindset, Messaging, Management & Money – and how to utilize such to grow your own business.
Episode 28: How to Reflect, Reset & Refresh for the New Year
Your hosts reflect on their own personal and business achievements and moments learned throughout 2022.
Episode 27: Essential Skills for Effective Coaching
Learn tips for essential skills for coaches to have to create rapport with clients.
Episode 26: Behind the Scenes of an Active Group Coaching Program
Hear what different elements you might have to bring to your clients as a coach.
Episode 25: All The Hats You Wear (& Roles You Play) as a Coach
Hear what different elements you might have to bring to your clients as a coach.
Episode 24: PR Tips for Coaches with Lex (Minisode)
Learn PR tips for coaches from one of your hosts, Lexie Smith.
Episode 23: The Business of Coaching: How to Pick the Best Business Model for You
Hear expert tips on the timing of doing different types of programs with your clients.
Episode 22: How to Collaborate in the Coaching Industry to Fast-Track Business Growth
Learn your host’s personal experiences with collaboration and how to benefit from having the mindset of there being room for all.
Episode 21: Best Practices for Must-Have Coaching Workflows
Learn best practices for coaching workflows and onboarding new clients on the Ready Set Coach Podcast.
Episode 20: Expectations vs Reality in Coaching and Entrepreneurship
Hear how your hosts first started out with expectations and business road maps and the realities that they learned along the way.
Episode 19: How to Channel Resilience to Fuel Your Business with Em (Minisode)
Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith give us tips and tricks on things not to do when you are starting your coaching journey.
Episode 18: Don't Make These Mistakes as a New Coach
Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith give us tips and tricks on things not to do when you are starting your coaching journey.
Episode 17: How to Sell with Confidence as a Coach
Emily Merrell and Lexie smith review their 7 steps to sell with confidence as a coach.
Episode 16: How to Build a Coaching Business as a New Mom
Emily Merrell and Lexie smith get real and break down what it’s been like navigating owning and building a business as new moms.
Episode 15: How to Add a Coaching Revenue Stream to Your Existing Business
Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith explore how you can tap your existing network to find clients. They discuss a variety of strategies coaches can deploy to reconnect with people from their past, how to move past common mindset hurdles of feeling judged, and how to authentically and effectively approach your network with your new business and offerings.
Episode 14: How to Tap Your Network to Find Clients
Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith explore how you can tap your existing network to find clients. They discuss a variety of strategies coaches can deploy to reconnect with people from their past, how to move past common mindset hurdles of feeling judged, and how to authentically and effectively approach your network with your new business and offerings.
Episode 13: How to Attract and Sign High Ticket Coaching Clients
Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith explain how to attract and sign high-ticket coaching clients. They review the reality of what it takes to find, market, and sell high-ticket offers and provide actionable advice on how you can work towards building a roster of high-paying coaching clients.
Episode 12: The Best Software and Systems for Coaches
Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith dive into the world of tech and discuss a variety of market options for the best software and systems available for coaches in the marketplace today. From CRM and Project Management software to Communication and Email Marketing Platforms, learn how to select the best systems for your coaching business.