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Are you a life coach looking to expand your coaching business into a new niche, but struggling with client acquisition?In this episode of the Coach Pony podcast, Coach Pony founder Christie Mims and Date Like a Grownup founder Bobbi Palmer dive into the reality of getting clients in an unfamiliar market and provide you with valuable coaching tips to help you succeed.As a coach, it's essential to have a solid coach marketing strategy in place to attract potential clients and grow your business. We'll explore the challenges of client acquisition in a new niche and share practical advice on how to overcome them, so you can focus on doing what you do best - helping your clients achieve their goals. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your coaching business to the next level, this video is for you. Learn how to effectively get clients and build a thriving coaching business in a new niche.Listen to the full episode to hear about:–How to find clients in a new niche in 2026–Bobbi's new business in a new niche: helping single women relocate to San Miguel de Allende in Guanajuato, Mexico–Options for marketing in a new niche–Building expertise in one marketing channel first–Do's and don'ts for posting on LinkedIn–Participating in other people's communities on social media–Business and life tip of the week with Christie and Bobbi!Subscribe to the Coach Pony YouTube channel so you’ll see all the latest from Christie as she discusses the latest ideas and topics from the coaching industry!To learn more about Christie Mims:Coach PonyCheck out Coach Pony's free marketing masterclassTo learn more about Bobbi Palmer:Soft Landings San MiguelDate Like a Grownup Blog

The number #1 thing to do before using AI in your coaching business! …And some practical tips on how we are using it!In this episode, Coach Pony founder Christie Mims and Date Like a Grownup founder Bobbi Palmer talk all about niching and also how they are using AI in their coaching businesses. They share their experience from coaching across multiple niches, and what they have seen when coaches fail to niche. And, Bobbi shares a deep dive on her process for using AI while developing content for her new business website.Listen to the full episode to hear about:–Do you need a niche?–Why juggling multiple niches impacts your credibility (and ability to find clients)–How we are using AI in our coaching businesses–The 8 pieces of information Bobbi used for her new business website (and why)–Using AI for images–Brainstorming with AI–Business and life tip of the week with Christie and Bobbi!–A great tip about the task feature of AI on how to save suggestions from AI for laterSubscribe to the Coach Pony YouTube channel so you’ll see all the latest from Christie!To learn more about Christie Mims:Coach PonySign up for Sunday Couch School (our free weekly email newsletter)To learn more about Bobbi Palmer:Soft Landings San MiguelDate Like a Grownup Blog

In this episode, Coach Pony founder Christie Mims and Date Like a Grownup founder Bobbi Palmer talk all about group coaching and share some of their insider secrets. Between the two of them, they have built and sold all kinds of group coaching offers, and this conversation is all about sharing their knowledge and answering some questions.Listen to the full episode to hear about:–What to include in “higher touch” group programs?–How many emails to send when launching a group program?–What technology to use to power group programs?–Business and life tip of the week with Christie and Bobbi!And, if you want to be part of the Coach Pony Get Paid to Coach podcast, and ask questions directly, join us LIVE on YouTube every other week. Watch Christie and Bobbi on YouTube Live discussing the latest news, ideas, and topics from the coaching industry, and answering your questions live too! (And, episodes will also be available on your favorite podcast player as a recording if you aren’t able to join live.)Subscribe to the Coach Pony YouTube channel so you’ll see all the latest from Christie!To learn more about Christie Mims:Coach PonyFree LIVE Class: 5 Group Coaching MistakesTo learn more about Bobbi Palmer:Date Like a Grownup Blog

Don’t go it alone!Building a business is lonely work, and as coaches we are not wired to be lone wolves. Fight the blues, get connected to other perspectives, and avoid the isolation of the entrepreneur by building your own community of other coaches.In this episode, Coach Pony founder Christie Mims and Date Like a Grownup founder Bobbi Palmer discuss their experience working together in a mastermind of coaches that has lasted more than a dozen years (and counting!).Get some practical tips on how to find other coaches to mastermind with, and also some things to consider to make sure your group is happy in the long run.Listen to the full episode to hear about:–How to find other coaches to build your community–Practical tips on how to make a coaches’ mastermind successful–Business and Life Tips from Christie and Bobbi!And, if you’ve been missing the Coach Pony Get Paid to Coach podcast recently, the new season is here for 2026, LIVE on YouTube every other week. Watch Christie and Bobbi on YouTube Live discussing the latest news, ideas, and topics from the coaching industry, and answering your questions live too! (And, episodes will also be available on your favorite podcast player as a recording if you aren’t able to join live.)Subscribe to the Coach Pony YouTube channel so you’ll see all the latest from Christie!To learn more about Christie Mims:Coach PonyFree Training About How to Find ClientsTo learn more about Bobbi Palmer:Date Like a Grownup BlogResources: Coach Pony YouTube channel

Let’s talk about your rates for coaching in 2026! Are you undercharging???Welcome back to the first LIVE episode of the Coach Pony Get Paid to Coach podcast where we cut through the noise and show you how to launch your coaching business fast.Listen to Christie from Coach Pony and Bobbi Palmer (founder of Date Like a Grownup) talk all about how much to charge for coaching in 2026.And, if you’ve missed the Get Paid to Coach podcast in your ears recently, the new season is here, LIVE on YouTube every other week. Watch Christie and Bobbi on YouTube Live discussing the latest news, ideas, and topics from the coaching industry, and answering your questions live too! (And, episodes will also be available on your favorite podcast player as a recording if you aren’t able to join live.)Subscribe to the Coach Pony YouTube channel so you’ll see the latest videos from Christie!Listen to the full episode to hear about:Should you, as an online coach or service-based entrepreneur, raise your prices in 2026?What is the definitive way to know if you are charging too much or too little for your coaching package? (And, a quick trick on how to check the math!)How do you deliver your new price tag with the unshakable confidence of an expert, while also feeling ethical?FREE MASTERCLASS ON SALEShttps://coachpony.com/sell-coaching-registrationBuild a REAL Business (NOTE: the price of BARB is going up on Saturday, January 31st):https://coachpony.com/barb/To learn more about Christie Mims:Coach PonyConnect with Christie on LinkedinTo learn more about Bobbi Palmer:Date Like a Grownup BlogResources: Essentialism by Greg McKeownCoach Pony YouTube channel

Community is one of the keys to lasting success in any coaching business.Our goal is to help you build a coaching business that not only supports your goals and lifestyle but also lasts for years to come. In this last episode of Season 7 of the podcast, Bobbi Palmer and I will share practical advice based on core principles that have allowed us to do just that. Bobbi and I bring a wealth of experience to the table, with over 25 years in the coaching industry. We've built six and seven-figure programs, and we're here to share our insights with you. So listen in for some wisdom from two coaches who’ve been there, done that, and built lasting, successful businesses of our own.Listen to the full episode to hear about:Why you need to focus on strategy and systems, not chasing trends or what other coaches are doingThe five core strategic systems your business needs for long-term successWhy it takes patience and willingness to dig in to gain traction in your businessWhy you need a community as a coach and business ownerTips for connecting with other coaches and building a community of support To learn more about Bobbi Palmer:Date Like a GrownupTo learn more about Christie Mims:Build a Real BusinessCoach PonyLinkedin

You’ve done your training, landed on a business model and a niche, developed an offer, and set your prices; now, how do you find clients?Let’s dig in!Welcome back to season seven of the Coach Pony podcast where cut through the noise and show you how to launch your coaching business fast.When marketing your coaching business, it's tempting to spread yourself thin across numerous platforms such as social media, YouTube, podcasts, and blogging. However, this approach can be ineffective and lead to wasted time. It's important to focus on strategies that work for your business.Today, I want to share some truths about marketing your business so that you don’t waste time spinning your wheels on a platform or strategy that doesn’t work for you and your business.And we’ve got another excellent pit crew pep talk from Bobbi Palmer, founder of Date Like a Grownup, on how putting yourself in your marketing helps your ideal clients find and connect with you.Listen to the full episode to hear about:Why doing all of the things and being on all of the platforms is not an effective strategyHow focusing your marketing efforts preserves your energy in more ways than oneHow your skills, your personality, and your niche should influence what platforms you useWhy doing less in a more focused, strategic way will connect you with more clientsHow to raise your profile by getting yourself in front of other people’s audiencesTo learn more about Bobbi Palmer:Date Like a GrownupTo learn more about Christie Mims:Build a Real BusinessCoach PonyLinkedinResources: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, James ClearCoach Pony: How to Find a Niche You Love

Setting your pricing can feel fraught and stressful. You might worry if you go too high, no one will hire you. And if you go too low, you won’t be able to support yourself. And you might have your own personal money story trying to take the wheel.Been there.So today, I will provide you with practical advice on how to confidently price your coaching services, guiding you through the process and helping you make informed decisions.Welcome back to season seven of the Coach Pony podcast, where we are going to cut through the noise and show you how to launch your coaching business fast.We might all end up with a different dollar amount, but we’ll go over what you need to factor into your pricing and do some money math for private versus group coaching. Plus, we’ve got another excellent pit crew pep talk from Bobbi Palmer of Date Like a Grownup about charging what you’re worth.Away we go!Listen to the full episode to hear about:Why your rate should also reflect the work and overhead your clients don’t see, not just the time they spend with youHow to make sure your pricing covers your cost of livingThe absolute bare minimum you should charge for private coachingAdditional considerations for group coaching pricingWhy your prices can (and should!) go up over timeTo learn more about Bobbi Palmer:Date Like a GrownupTo learn more about Christie Mims:Build a Real BusinessCoach PonyLinkedinResources: How to Make Money Group CoachingThe One Where I Started a Group Coaching Program (That Eventually Grew to 500 People)

When I first started as a coach, I thought the more people I could appeal to, the better. Serving multiple niches could only expand my reach and earning opportunities, right?Wrong. So wrong. And today, I’m going to explain why.Welcome back to Season 7 of the Coach Pony podcast, where we are focused on helping you build your business… fast!Choosing a niche is not just important; it's a game-changer for a coach. It may sound counterintuitive, but you will actually serve more people and make more money by focusing and doing less.So, how do you decide what kind of people and problems you really want to work with day in and day out? Today, I'll guide you through the process.Plus, we’ve got a pit crew pep talk from Bobbi Palmer, founder of Date Like a Grownup, on why it’s okay to evolve your niche over time if you need or want to.Listen to the full episode to hear about:How choosing a niche makes it easier for your people to find you through your website, your marketing, and your offersWhy a niche isn’t a limit on your creativity as a coachAn exercise to help you envision your dream clientHow to find out if your niche is actually viable, financially and personallyWhy it’s okay to test out a few nichesTo learn more about Bobbi Palmer:Date Like a GrownupTo learn more about Christie Mims:Build a REAL BusinessCoach PonyLinkedin

Are you thinking about launching your own coaching business and feeling anxious or doubtful? You are not alone. We’ve been there, too, and we’re here to help.Welcome to season seven of the Coach Pony podcast!In this podcast, we are always focused on helping you get paid to coach.This season, we will cut through the noise and show you how to launch your coaching business fast! So strap in and get ready to step on the gas!In today’s episode, I want to talk about some of the most common concerns and fears I hear–and have experienced!–about taking the plunge into starting a coaching business. Plus, you’ll get a pep talk from one of my favorite pit crew members, Bobbi Palmer, a renowned coach and founder of Date Like a Grownup.Listen to the full episode to hear about:The single most important thing for launching your coaching business quickly and successfullyThe big difference between being an imposter and just being early in your careerWhy you don’t need to be afraid of market saturationWhy it seems like everyone and their mom is a business coach, and why you don’t need to be one to be successfulThe skills and systems you need to develop to launch and run your coaching business successfullyTo learn more about Bobbi Palmer:Date Like a GrownupTo learn more about Christie Mims:Coach PonyLinkedinResources: Life Coaches in the US IBIS WorldICF Global Coaching Study

Can you really make six figures or more as a coach?Every new coach asks themselves this at some point. You might have a day job that you’re not sure if you can quit. Maybe you’re trying to figure out the kind of business model you should use in order to meet your income goals. We’re here to help.In this very cheesy eighties-themed season of the podcast, join me, Christie Mims, a career and business coach, and Bobbi Palmer, a dating coach, as we answer your burning questions about your coaching business. Bobbi and I have built six and seven-figure businesses of our own, and we’ve learned a thing or two along the way. And now, we’re sharing all that knowledge with you.Today, we’re going to share the details of three ways that coaches can make six figures or more. We’re the first to admit that it isn’t easy, but if you commit to one of these models, we promise it’s possible. Listen to the full episode to hear about:Why you need business training to get your coaching business off the ground and on its way to bringing in real moneyDoing the math behind making money with private coachingWhat to consider when you’re thinking about your income and profit goalsBreaking down group coaching and how it can support your businessThe truth about online, DIY programs and why they’re never really passiveTo learn more about Bobbi Palmer:Date Like a GrownupTo learn more about Christie Mims:Coach PonyLinkedinBuild A Real BusinessIf you have some chocolate worth reviewing on the show, we are easily bribed! Email us at hello@coachpony.com with your recommendation or if you want to send us something to try!

At some point, your coaching business is going to get busy. Or maybe things are already starting to pick up and you feel like you need some help, ASAP. When should you hire someone? And who should they be?That’s what we’re digging into on today’s episode.In this very cheesy eighties-themed season of the podcast, join me, Christie Mims, a career and business coach, and Bobbi Palmer, a dating coach, as we answer your burning questions about your coaching business. Bobbi and I have built six and seven-figure businesses of our own, and we’ve learned a thing or two along the way. And now, we’re sharing all that knowledge with you.We’ll talk about what you need to have in place before you bring another person into your coaching business and our takes on the first things you’ll want to outsource to another person.Listen to the full episode to hear about:Why you should invest in the tools to make your business run smoothly before you hire a personOur top two tools that your business needs before you hireWhat to consider when you’re looking to outsource tasks or a role within your businessWhen the time is right to make your first hireWhy future you–and future hires–will thank you for creating documentation of how you want things done nowThe one thing you absolutely should not outsource as a new coachTo learn more about Bobbi Palmer:Date Like a GrownupTo learn more about Christie Mims:Coach PonyLinkedinBuild A Real BusinessFREE Marketing MasterclassIf you have some chocolate worth reviewing on the show, we are easily bribed! Email us at hello@coachpony.com with your recommendation or if you want to send us something to try!

Today’s caller to the Coach Pony Radio Hour wants to know if a pricy mastermind is worth it as a new coach.And of course, we’ve got hot takes and advice for deciding if a high-priced mastermind is right for you and your coaching business.In this very cheesy eighties-themed season of the podcast, join me, Christie Mims, a career and business coach, and Bobbi Palmer, a dating coach, as we answer your burning questions about your coaching business. Bobbi and I have built six and seven-figure businesses of our own, and we’ve learned a thing or two along the way. And now, we’re sharing all that knowledge with you.Today we’re giving you the down-low on what a mastermind is, why they can be valuable, and why we think they’re a bad idea for a new coach.Listen to the full episode to hear about:What the value can be in a mastermind and why it’s just not there for new coachesWhy you should be wary of masterminds that don’t have a minimum income thresholdHow making a major investment in a mastermind can set back your business and cause you unnecessary stressThe education and training that new coaches need instead. Bonus: it’s lower-pricedHow to start your own mastermind for mutual support and ideasTo learn more about Bobbi Palmer:Date Like a GrownupTo learn more about Christie Mims:Coach PonyLinkedinBuild A Real BusinessIf you have some chocolate worth reviewing on the show, we are easily bribed! Email us at hello@coachpony.com with your recommendation or if you want to send us something to try!