The Math Behind Moving from One-to-One to Group Coaching (Step 2 of 7)

About this episode

This episode discusses the essential math coaches need to consider when transitioning from one-to-one to group coaching.

Episode Summary Most coaches want to build a group offer. Very few sit down and do the math first. That's exactly why this episode exists. This is Step 2 in our 7-part series on scaling your coaching business from one-to-one into a one-to-many model. If you haven't listened to Step 1 on defining your payoff, start there first. The math in this episode won't land without it. Adam and Jess break down the actual numbers behind transitioning from one-to-one into group coaching, and why skipping this step is the reason so many coaches burn out instead of scaling up. What You'll Learn Why $15K/month in one-to-one revenue is the benchmark before group makes strategic sense The replacement math rule: your group must equal or exceed the one-to-one slot it replaces Why pricing your group at $97 to "make it accessible" creates a harder lift, not an easier one How to use group to buy back your time without sacrificing income What the ascension model actually looks like when you build it in the right order (hint: it's backwards from what most people teach) The difference between independent coaching and being a delivery vehicle for someone else's payoff Why imposter syndrome around pricing…

Topics covered

• group coaching
• scaling coaching business
• one-to-one coaching
• business strategy

Keywords

• coaching
• business growth
• revenue
• pricing strategy

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