Coach Pony

Getting your first coaching clients feels impossible when you have zero testimonials — and getting testimonials feels impossible when you have no clients. Here's exactly how to break that cycle.

In this episode, Coach Pony founder Christie Mims and Date Like a Grownup founder Bobbi Palmer walk you through the proven system new coaches use to collect feedback and testimonials from day one — even before you've charged a single client.

Whether you're figuring out how to start a coaching business or you're already working with your first clients and wondering how to build social proof — this episode gives you the roadmap.

Listen to the full episode to hear about:
–How to run informational interviews to validate your coaching niche (and what to ask)
–The free coaching cohort strategy that gets you testimonials AND real experience fast
–In-the-moment feedback techniques with up to 100% response rates
–Exactly what to say when asking for a testimonial — including the before/after question that makes clients shine
–How to use the Appreciative Inquiry model so feedback is always constructive
–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 Pony
Check out Coach Pony's free marketing masterclass

To learn more about Bobbi Palmer:
Date Like a Grownup Blog
Soft Landings San Miguel

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 later

Subscribe to the Coach Pony YouTube channel so you’ll see all the latest from Christie!

To learn more about Christie Mims:
Coach Pony
Sign up for Sunday Couch School (our free weekly email newsletter)

To learn more about Bobbi Palmer:
Soft Landings San Miguel
Date Like a Grownup Blog

Clients are why we are coaches! Working with clients and helping them achieve their goals is the best feeling in the world! But some of them… are tricky. "Difficult," even.

In this episode, Coach Pony founder Christie Mims and Date Like a Grownup founder Bobbi Palmer talk all about handling difficult clients. They share their experiences from one-on-one and group coaching across multiple niches, as well as some suggestions for how you handle your own clients when they get difficult.

If you coach for any length of time, you’ll probably run into clients that take a toll on you and make you question if you are the right fit for them. Let’s talk all about it.

Listen to the full episode to hear about:
–What if someone joins your group coaching program but is a bad fit?
–What if you have a 1-on-1 client who is a bad fit? How do you “fire” a client?
–Why you must have a conversation with a potential 1-on-1 client before taking them on
–What about disruptive personalities in group coaching or workshops?
–Asking permission to interrupt
–Tips and tools to make the group run more smoothly
–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 Tuesday. 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!

Resource
Business Mistakes That Kill Your Relationships (S03E01)

To learn more about Christie Mims:
Coach Pony
The FREE Marketing Masterclass

To learn more about Bobbi Palmer:
Date 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 Pony
Free LIVE Class: 5 Group Coaching Mistakes

To learn more about Bobbi Palmer:
Date 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. The pros, the cons, and some important things to consider when setting up your first group coaching offer. If you love coaching, and want to find a way to help more people at scale, take a look at group coaching!

Listen to the full episode to hear about:
–Which is better: group coaching or private coaching?
–What are the pros and cons of group coaching for business (B2B) vs. individuals (B2C)?
–What should a new coach focus on to start?
–Was there something you wish you knew before starting group coaching?
–What is the difference between high-touch and low-touch coaching offers?
–How many people should be in your program?
–Business and life tips 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 Pony
Free Training About How to Find Paying Coaching Clients
Build a REAL Business

To learn more about Bobbi Palmer:
Date Like a Grownup Blog

Resources: 
Tasting History YouTube channel
Coach Pony YouTube channel