Episode 125 - Stop Waiting for Inquiries. Go Get Them.
From The Endurance Coachpreneur: Business Tips for Triathlon, Running and Cycling Coaches by Michelle Lake
May 13, 2026 · 15 min · Season 3 · Episode 125
About this episode
In this episode, Michelle Lake discusses why coaches often wait for inquiries instead of actively seeking them and provides strategies to overcome this issue.
You created the thing. You posted the certificate. You updated your bio. And now you're waiting. Here's what nobody tells you: changing your identity to "coach" doesn't automatically move athletes into your inbox. That's not a talent problem. That's an outreach problem. In this episode, I'm breaking down why coaches at every level get stuck waiting for inquiries instead of going to get them and what to do about it. Whether you have zero athletes or a full roster you're trying to grow, t...
People in this episode
Host: Michelle Lake
Topics covered
- coaching
- athlete outreach
- business growth
- marketing strategies
- identity change
Keywords
- coaching
- athletes
- inquiries
- outreach
- business tips
- triathlon
- running
- cycling
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