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Coach Builder

How to Build a Profitable Career As a Small-Business Coach

Donald Miller

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Coach Builder
Core Premise+
Step 1: Product & Services Menu+
Step 2: Cultivate Potential Clients+
Step 3: Compelling Website+
Step 4: Deal-Closing Emails+
Step 5: Client Ladder System+
Step 6: Goal Setting+
Step 7: Coaching Community+
Step 8: Soft Skills+

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Question 1 of 7
According to the first step of building a coaching business, what is the primary purpose of creating a product and services menu?
  • A. To establish a rigid curriculum that all clients must follow identically.
  • B. To package your unique expertise into tangible, comprehensible, and strategically priced offerings.
  • C. To list every possible topic you could ever teach so clients know your full background.
  • D. To immediately weed out clients who cannot afford your highest-tier coaching packages.
Question 2 of 7
How does the author suggest coaches best utilize a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system?
  • A. By segmenting contacts based on their unique challenges to send tailored, resonant communication.
  • B. By automating daily sales pitches to ensure your services remain top-of-mind for potential clients.
  • C. By exclusively tracking the financial transactions and billing cycles of existing clients.
  • D. By randomly sending out gardening advice to build a quirky and memorable personal brand.
Question 3 of 7
When building a compelling website, what specific element should immediately follow the clear, inviting header?
  • A. A comprehensive biography detailing your entire educational background.
  • B. A detailed pricing matrix comparing your rates to other industry professionals.
  • C. A section highlighting 'what’s at stake' to emphasize the urgency of taking action.
  • D. A pop-up window demanding the visitor's email address before they can view your services.
Question 4 of 7
What is the recommended strategy for using emails to close deals and nurture potential clients?
  • A. Send a series of at least 12 informative emails focused on delivering value rather than aggressive selling.
  • B. Email potential clients every day with a direct link to your highest-priced coaching package until they buy.
  • C. Only send emails when you have a new product launch or a special discount code to offer.
  • D. Keep emails strictly limited to one sentence to avoid overwhelming the reader.
Question 5 of 7
What are the three core phases of the marketing and product ladder designed to guide clients through your coaching business?
  • A. Pitching, Negotiating, and Closing
  • B. Assessment, Implementation, and Evaluation
  • C. Lead generation, Price anchoring, and Upselling
  • D. Igniting curiosity, Enlightening clients, and Facilitating commitment
Question 6 of 7
When setting goals for a coaching business, how should a coach approach their financial targets and lead generation?
  • A. Focus solely on revenue and ignore lead generation, as word-of-mouth will naturally occur.
  • B. Calculate the exact number of fresh leads needed monthly to hit a financial target that allows them to thrive, not just survive.
  • C. Set a low financial target to avoid disappointment and only accept clients who approach them first.
  • D. Avoid setting specific numerical goals because the coaching industry is inherently unpredictable.
Question 7 of 7
According to the final step, what is described as the true foundation of a transformative coaching experience?
  • A. The strict adherence to a proprietary, step-by-step business strategy.
  • B. The coach's ability to guarantee a specific financial return on investment.
  • C. The depth of connection, empathy, and trust built through soft skills.
  • D. The sheer volume of industry knowledge and certifications the coach possesses.

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Coach Builder Summary & Overview

Coach Builder (2024) presents an essential guide for professionals aspiring to transition into the coaching and consulting industry, offering an 8-step strategy designed to ensure success. It’s particularly valuable for those who have realized their current careers don’t offer the security or fulfillment they seek and are looking to leverage their expertise into a profitable consulting career. It outlines practical steps to establish a consulting business, from creating a service menu and attracting ideal clients to setting realistic goals and building supportive communities, making it an indispensable resource for aspiring coaches.

Who Should Listen to Coach Builder?

  • Aspiring coaches seeking a career transition
  • Established coaches who want to improve their offerings
  • Personal development enthusiasts exploring new career paths

About the Author: Donald Miller

Donald is the CEO of StoryBrand and Business Made Simple and the host of the Coach Builder YouTube channel. Known for his best-selling works such as Building a StoryBrand, Marketing Made Simple, and How to Grow Your Small Business, Miller’s contributions have significantly impacted the business and marketing sphere.

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