Best Damn Coach Podcast: Conversations for coaches, mentors, and service providers to grow a profitable coaching business

Case Study: How a Signature Framework Landed This Coach Thousands in Revenue

In the world of coaching, standing out and attracting clients can often feel like an impossible task. Many coaches struggle with imposter syndrome and doubt their ability to consistently deliver results and make money. However, there is one powerful way to carve out a space in the coaching industry: creating your own signature coaching framework. In this episode, we will explore a case study of how Erica used a framework to land thousands of dollars in revenue and achieve coaching success.

(LIVE COACHING) Coaching Clinic Friday: Live Audit Of My Own Podcast

Welcome to Friday Coaching Clinic Episodes. These are LIVE coaching session snippets where you have the opportunity to learn as both client and coach. I encourage you to think about how you might coach through this topic as a coach or how this situation may support you as a client. A reminder about these episodes: This snippet is just one way of coaching through this topic. Each coach has their own unique voice, personality and confidence to best support their clients and I invite you to fin...

How Do I Start a Podcast for My Coaching Practice With Adam Shaeuble

Podcasting has become a game changer for many businesses, and Adam Schaeuble discusses how podcasting can transform your coaching business. We explore the importance of organic discoverability, optimizing podcast titles and descriptions, and using keywords effectively. By implementing these strategies, coaches can increase their visibility and attract their ideal clients.

(LIVE COACHING) Coaching Clinic Friday: How To Personalize Your Framework Experience

Welcome to Friday Coaching Clinic Episodes. These are LIVE coaching session snippets where you have the opportunity to learn as both client and coach. I encourage you to think about how you might coach through this topic as a coach or how this situation may support you as a client. A reminder about these episodes: This snippet is just one way of coaching through this topic. Each coach has their own unique voice, personality and confidence to best support their clients and I invite you to fin...

Time Management Tips For Entrepreneurs & Coaches

Do you often find yourself wishing for more hours in the day?  As a coach, it can be challenging to balance your coaching practice with other responsibilities and commitments.  In this episode, we will explore three time management tips that can help you increase your productivity and, ultimately, your profitability. By implementing these strategies, you can take control of your time and create a more efficient and successful coaching business. --------------------------------------- ...

(LIVE COACHING) Coaching Clinic Friday: The Origin Of “Coach”

Welcome to Friday Coaching Clinic Episodes. These are LIVE coaching session snippets where you have the opportunity to learn as both client and coach. I encourage you to think about how you might coach through this topic as a coach or how this situation may support you as a client. A reminder about these episodes: This snippet is just one way of coaching through this topic. Each coach has their own unique voice, personality and confidence to best support their clients and I invite you to fin...

How To Convert Leads Into Customers (Coaching Audit: Money & Marriage)

We're introducing a brand new format on the podcast - live coaching audits! I invited Karen, a finance coach, to discuss her struggles in finding paying clients for her business.  Stay tuned as I shared valuable insights and guidance to help Karen overcome her challenges and increase her profits. To apply for a chance to be coached on the show, head over to https://amanda-walker.com/freecoaching. ------------------------------------------------------------------------    

(LIVE COACHING) Coaching Clinic Friday: When Your Client Starts Looking For You

Welcome to Friday Coaching Clinic Episodes. These are LIVE coaching session snippets where you have the opportunity to learn as both client and coach. I encourage you to think about how you might coach through this topic as a coach or how this situation may support you as a client. A reminder about these episodes: This snippet is just one way of coaching through this topic. Each coach has their own unique voice, personality and confidence to best support their clients and I invite you to fin...

How Much Free Content Should You Give away as a Coach

In today's episode, we'll answer the age-old question for coaches: How much free content is too much?  Taking cues from Usher's Super Bowl halftime show, we explore the business strategy behind offering free value to attract clients. Let's navigate the gradual progression from high-level free content to paid content. Listen in!

(LIVE COACHING) Coaching Clinic Friday: Naming Your Framework

Welcome to Friday Coaching Clinic Episodes. These are LIVE coaching session snippets where you have the opportunity to learn as both client and coach. I encourage you to think about how you might coach through this topic as a coach or how this situation may support you as a client. A reminder about these episodes: This snippet is just one way of coaching through this topic. Each coach has their own unique voice, personality and confidence to best support their clients and I invite you to fin...

How To Save Money On Taxes With Cindy Dillard

While there is some truth to the phrase, "What you don't know can't hurt you," it is actually not true for taxes. What you don't know could be an opportunity or a hefty savings you are missing for your business.  In this episode, Cindy Dillard (I call her tax angel) will walk us through the basics of taxes and talk about one of the most critical discussions to have when you are growing a business.  Ironically, there's a lot more to be excited about this episode than there are reasons for...

(LIVE COACHING) Coaching Clinic Friday: How To Build Demand

Welcome to Friday Coaching Clinic Episodes. These are LIVE coaching session snippets where you have the opportunity to learn as both client and coach. I encourage you to think about how you might coach through this topic as a coach or how this situation may support you as a client. A reminder about these episodes: This snippet is just one way of coaching through this topic. Each coach has their own unique voice, personality and confidence to best support their clients and I invite you to fin...

How To Deal With An Unhappy Client

One of the hardest thing for a coach faced with an unhappy client is to be "objective" about the situtation. A lot of thoughts get in the way. In this episode, Amanda breaks down in two parts the actions that can be taken in order to move forward with a fruitful decision that is beneficial to both you as the coach and an unhappy client.

(LIVE COACHING) Getting Our Clients In Cause

(LIVE COACHING) Coaching Clinic Friday: Getting Our Clients In Cause

Welcome to Friday Coaching Clinic Episodes. These are LIVE coaching session snippets where you have the opportunity to learn as both client and coach. I encourage you to think about how you might coach through this topic as a coach or how this situation may support you as a client. A reminder about these episodes: This snippet is just one way of coaching through this topic. Each coach has their own unique voice, personality and confidence to best support their clients and I invite you to fin...

The Three Keys To Building A Strong Framework For Coaching

Coaches, ever found yourself diving headfirst into a sea of coaching frameworks to stand out? Instead, you get tangled with acronyms that feel forced and lacking in connection. Well, you're not alone. This episode breaks down the ingredients of frameworks that not only catch the attention of your students but pack a punch with tangible results. Your journey to building an impactful framework for coaching begins here.

(LIVE COACHING) Coaching Clinic Friday: What Are You Thinking When You Offer Your Services Does Matter

Welcome to Friday Coaching Clinic Episodes. These are LIVE coaching session snippets where you have the opportunity to learn as both client and coach. I encourage you to think about how you might coach through this topic as a coach or how this situation may support you as a client. A reminder about these episodes: This snippet is just one way of coaching through this topic. Each coach has their own unique voice, personality and confidence to best support their clients and I invite you to fin...

3 Effective Coaching Techniques To Keep Your Vibration High In A Coaching Session

I want to share with you three effective coaching techniques that I believe can help maintain a high vibration during coaching sessions. It's crucial to prioritize self-care, set clear boundaries around coaching, and actively coach our own thoughts. By including these practices, we can show up with our best energy, providing clients with an exceptional coaching experience. Let's remember that our clients deserve the absolute best from us, and maintaining a high vibration is key to their succ...

(LIVE COACHING) Coaching Clinic Friday: How Do I Establish My Prices

Welcome to Friday Coaching Clinic Episodes.  These are LIVE coaching session snippets where you have the opportunity to learn as both client and coach. I encourage you to think about how you might coach through this topic as a coach or how this situation may support you as a client.  A reminder about these episodes: This snippet is just one way of coaching through this topic.  Each coach has their own unique voice, personality and confidence to best support their clients and I invite you to ...

Creating A Video Marketing Strategy For Your Coaching Business With XayLi Barclay

Video has become an important tool for coaches to connect with their audience and build a strong brand presence. However, many coaches struggle with the fear of being on camera and the perceived need for high-quality production. Today we will hear from video expert XayLi Barclay, how coaches can overcome their fear of video work and maximize their return on investment through a video marketing strategy.    

(LIVE COACHING) Coaching Clinic Friday: The Thought That Helps Me Sell

Welcome to Friday Coaching Clinic Episodes. These are LIVE coaching session snippets where you have the opportunity to learn as both client and coach. I encourage you to think about how you might coach through this topic as a coach or how this situation may support you as a client. A reminder about these episodes: This snippet is just one way of coaching through this topic. Each coach has their own unique voice, personality and confidence to best support their clients and I invite you to fin...

How I Sold Out The Framework Builder Lab with a PDF (sales page example included)

In this episode, I share how I used a sales page template I designed in Canva…a PDF…to sell out our signature program, the Framework Builder Lab. My goal is to help you see that you don’t need a fancy website or email marketing system…you can tap into free resources to get your message into the world and make an impact. I break down the exact steps we took to fill this program 2X.

(LIVE COACHING) Coaching Clinic Friday: How To Reframe “Selling Is Selfish”

Welcome to Friday Coaching Clinic Episodes. These are LIVE coaching session snippets where you have the opportunity to learn as both client and coach. I encourage you to think about how you might coach through this topic as a coach or how this situation may support you as a client. A reminder about these episodes: This snippet is just one way of coaching through this topic. Each coach has their own unique voice, personality and confidence to best support their clients and I invite you to fin...

What To Do When You’ve Lost Your Spunk

In this episode, I am sharing what to do if you feel like you’ve lost your spunk. While it might seem that everyone else is riding high and has their gas pedal down while you are still trying to turn the key in the ignition…it simply isn’t true. I’ve been there 100%. I am sharing 3 things you can do to get out of a funk and regain momentum and inspiration this year. Spoiler alert: you aren’t behind. Listen to the full episode to start taking massive, inspired action now.

(LIVE COACHING) Coaching Clinic Friday: How To Open Up A Sales Call

Welcome to Friday Coaching Clinic Episodes.  These are LIVE coaching session snippets where you have the opportunity to learn as both client and coach. I encourage you to think about how you might coach through this topic as a coach or how this situation may support you as a client.  A reminder about these episodes: This snippet is just one way of coaching through this topic.  Each coach has their own unique voice, personality and confidence to best support their clients and I invite you to ...

Client Case Study: From Hidden Gem To Purpose Coach With Tina Fitzloff

In this episode, I am joined by my client and Purpose Coach, Tina Fitzloff. These episodes are my favorite because we share a client’s amazing transformation. Tina is a Coach to women over 40 who want to find their purpose again in a new season of life. Together, we discuss why Tina stepped into doing this work and the most influential factor of her success in her journey. Spoiler alert: it has ZERO to do with business strategy.   One of the most important things you will ever do as a coac...

(LIVE COACHING) Coaching Clinic Friday: How To Avoid Feeling “Salesy” In The DMs

Welcome to Friday Coaching Clinic Episodes. These are LIVE coaching session snippets where you have the opportunity to learn as both client and coach. I encourage you to think about how you might coach through this topic as a coach or how this situation may support you as a client. A reminder about these episodes: This snippet is just one way of coaching through this topic. Each coach has their own unique voice, personality and confidence to best support their clients and I invite you to fin...

How To Find Clients in 2024

In this episode, I share how to find clients in 2024. Inevitably, you will spend much of your time as a coach working to find and acquire new clients. While many of the same tactics will continue to work in 2024, I also believe there is room for innovation and knowing the shifts in the industry. Inside this episode, I share some of the common mistakes I see coaches making preventing them from finding clients as well as a 3 step process to help you gain consistent clients in 2024.

(LIVE COACHING) Coaching Clinic Friday: How To Nail Results At The End Of A Session

Welcome to Friday Coaching Clinic Episodes.  These are LIVE coaching session snippets where you have the opportunity to learn as both client and coach.  I encourage you to think about how you might coach through this topic as a coach or how this situation may support you as a client.  A reminder about these episodes: This snippet is just one way of coaching through this topic.  Each coach has their own unique voice, personality and confidence to best support their clients and I invite you to...

How To Become A Cash Flow CEO with Belinda Rosenblum

In this episode, my guest Belinda Rosenblum and I talk about how to become proactive in your business to create more cash flow. Belinda Rosenblum is a CPA and profit strategist of Own Your Money. She helps female entrepreneurs escape reactive bank balance decision-making and instead create profit. Making revenue in your business is important but not quite as important as having profit! Inside this episode, we give tangible tips to help you maximize profit.   And, if you are ready to be a...

(LIVE COACHING) Coaching Clinic Friday: Just Say No To “Fluffy” Frameworks

Welcome to Friday Coaching Clinic Episodes.  These are LIVE coaching session snippets where you have the opportunity to learn as both client and coach. I encourage you to think about how you might coach through this topic as a coach or how this situation may support you as a client.  A reminder about these episodes: This snippet is just one way of coaching through this topic.  Each coach has their own unique voice, personality and confidence to best support their clients and I invite you to ...

Developing a G.O.A.T. Mindset in 2024

Welcome to 2024!  Today, I will not jump on the bandwagon and talk about goals and goal setting.  Instead, this episode is focused on what your brain will need to do in order to help you accomplish everything you want in 2024.  Specifically, I am sharing how to cultivate a G.O.A.T. mindset.  Listen to this kick-off episode to dramatically shift your self-belief and actions to deepen that self-belief in 2024. And, if you are ready to be a masterful coach with a waitlist of people who want t...

Coaching Clinic Friday: 2023 Annual Report Plus Life Update

Welcome to Friday Coaching Clinic Episodes.  These are LIVE coaching session snippets where you have the opportunity to learn as both client and coach.  I encourage you to think about how you might coach through this topic as a coach or how this situation may support you as a client.  A reminder about these episodes: This snippet is just one way of coaching through this topic.  Each coach has their own unique voice, personality and confidence to best support their clients and I invite you to...

2023 Annual Report + Life Update

2023 is coming to a close–where did it go?!?!?! Inside this final episode of the year, I break down the good, the bad, the ugly AND THE BEAUTIFUL of 2024. This is a really meaningful episode for me as I've been spending a lot of time collecting data and putting thought into it because I want to help create more financial transparency and expectations as you grow your business.  I'll share the revenue shifts that have happened inside our company this year, the learnings and what we are do...

(LIVE COACHING) Coaching Clinic Friday: Transition To The Sell

Welcome to Friday Coaching Clinic Episodes.  These are LIVE coaching session snippets where you have the opportunity to learn as both client and coach.  I encourage you to think about how you might coach through this topic as a coach or how this situation may support you as a client.  A reminder about these episodes: This snippet is just one way of coaching through this topic.  Each coach has their own unique voice, personality and confidence to best support their clients and I invite you to...

How To Write Case Studies That Get You Seen with Brittany Herzberg

It’s no secret I am obsessed with sharing client results. As I always say, sprinkle client results into your content like confetti.  This week I am joined by a fellow testimonial junkie, Brittany Herzberg.  Brittany Herzberg is the copywriter service providers call when they want to show up as the answer to a Googled question.  In this episode, we go beyond testimonials to share the power of case studies.  We discuss why case studies are more effective than your run-of-the-mill testimoni...

(LIVE COACHING) Coaching Clinic Friday: How Much Content Do I Build Ahead Of Time?

Welcome to Friday Coaching Clinic Episodes.  These are LIVE coaching session snippets where you have the opportunity to learn as both client and coach.  I encourage you to think about how you might coach through this topic as a coach or how this situation may support you as a client.  A reminder about these episodes: This snippet is just one way of coaching through this topic.  Each coach has their own unique voice, personality and confidence to best support their clients and I invite you to...

The Art Of Bouncing Back with Coach Dar

In this episode, my guest and I talk about how to bounce back after life takes an unexpected turn. My guest this week is in fact, an expert at bouncing back. This week, I am joined by Darleen Santore, better known as “Coach Dar". She is an author, Licensed and Board-Certified Occupational Therapist, sought-after motivational speaker, former Phoenix Suns Mental Skills Coach, plus a leadership and mental edge coach to professional athletes, CEOs and business leaders around the world. Her new...

(LIVE COACHING) Coaching Clinic Friday: Don't Sell The Plane Ride

Welcome to Friday Coaching Clinic Episodes.  These are LIVE coaching session snippets where you have the opportunity to learn as both client and coach. I encourage you to think about how you might coach through this topic as a coach or how this situation may support you as a client.  A reminder about these episodes: This snippet is just one way of coaching through this topic.  Each coach has their own unique voice, personality and confidence to best support their clients and I invite you to ...

3 Things To Do With Your Client As You Start The New Year To 2X Their Results

I know you feel that energy coming, that New Year and New Vibe.  This is a perfect time to reevaluate and recalibrate your coaching with your clients.  In this episode I share 3 specific things you can do with your clients to massively impact their results.  Grab your pen and paper because this episode has so many tangible tips you can implement immediately. I’d also love to help you put your 2024 goals in motion.  Join me on 12/19 as I host the Plan Your 2024 Workshop, a step-by-step wo...

(LIVE COACHING) Coaching Clinic Friday: The Pattern Interrupt

Welcome to Friday Coaching Clinic Episodes.  These are LIVE coaching session snippets where you have the opportunity to learn as both client and coach.  I encourage you to think about how you might coach through this topic as a coach or how this situation may support you as a client.  A reminder about these episodes: This snippet is just one way of coaching through this topic.  Each coach has their own unique voice, personality and confidence to best support their clients and I invite you to...

How To Stop Attracting Clients That Don’t Do The Work

In this week’s episode, I am sharing why you might be attracting clients who don’t do the work. There's nothing worse than signing up a client, getting all excited because you made a sale and have the opportunity to change someone's life, and then they don't follow through.  We’ve all likely been there as a coach, and you might be totally overlooking why this keeps happening in your client roster.  In the episode, I identify where this pattern actually starts and what you can do to correct...

Coaching Clinic Friday: BONUS - Gratitude Meditation

Welcome to Friday Coaching Clinic Episodes.  These are LIVE coaching session snippets where you have the opportunity to learn as both client and coach.  I encourage you to think about how you might coach through this topic as a coach or how this situation may support you as a client.  A reminder about these episodes: This snippet is just one way of coaching through this topic.  Each coach has their own unique voice, personality and confidence to best support their clients and I invite you to...

Creating Financial Transparency In Your Business With Ellen Yin

Do you ever feel like income numbers are tossed around with no meaning or context?  This week my guest, Ellen Yin and I, came together to talk about how to demand more financial transparency in the online industry specifically.  Ellen is the founder & host of Cubicle to CEO® and bootstrapped her first $300 freelance project into over $2 million in revenue by age 28.  In this episode, we share how to read through the smoke and mirrors of finances and how paid partnerships can be an organic ...

(LIVE COACHING) Coaching Clinic Friday: Signs Your Client Is Resisting Deeper Work

Welcome to Friday Coaching Clinic Episodes.  These are LIVE coaching session snippets where you have the opportunity to learn as both client and coach.  I encourage you to think about how you might coach through this topic as a coach or how this situation may support you as a client.  A reminder about these episodes: This snippet is just one way of coaching through this topic.  Each coach has their own unique voice, personality and confidence to best support their clients and I invite you to...

How To Price Your Coaching Offers

In this episode, I share my step-by-step process for helping you price your coaching offers so you feel totally confident, attract your ideal clients, and create profit. Pricing your offers is a struggle for so many coaches because they are looking for the “right” way.  Spoiler alert: there isn’t a right way.  I break down how to use your intuition and gut feeling as well as a specific process to find the place to start your offers so they can evolve with you and your business. Join me on ...

(LIVE COACHING) Coaching Clinic Friday: Understanding Your Client’s Hierarchy Of Needs

Welcome to Friday Coaching Clinic Episodes.  These are LIVE coaching session snippets where you have the opportunity to learn as both client and coach.  I encourage you to think about how you might coach through this topic as a coach or how this situation may support you as a client.  A reminder about these episodes: This snippet is just one way of coaching through this topic.  Each coach has their own unique voice, personality and confidence to best support their clients and I invite you to...

How To Find Your Conversion Story with Colin Boyd

In this week’s episode, my guest, Colin Boyd, and I focus on the importance of storytelling in business.  Colin is obsessed with helping experts and entrepreneurs grow their businesses through live stages and webinars. A key component of those webinars is your story.  Together, we discuss why webinars DO work, how to get them to convert, and why your conversion story is a powerful way to attract your ideal client. Join me on November 28th for the Know What To Charge Workshop.  I’ll share t...

(LIVE COACHING) Coaching Clinic Friday: Framework Builder Lab is OPEN for Enrollment!

Welcome to Friday Coaching Clinic Episodes.  These are LIVE coaching session snippets where you have the opportunity to learn as both client and coach.  I encourage you to think about how you might coach through this topic as a coach or how this situation may support you as a client.  A reminder about these episodes: This snippet is just one way of coaching through this topic.  Each coach has their own unique voice, personality and confidence to best support their clients and I invite you to...

Client Success Round Table: Their Results From The Framework Builder Lab

This week, I am joined by three students from our recent cohort of the Framework Builder Lab who share the amazing results they experienced inside the lab.  We discuss what prompted them to join the lab, what happened as a result of going through the Reverse Design Method, and how having a signature framework is impacting them now. The Framework Builder Lab is now open for our Fall 2023 cohort.  You can save your seat here: Framework Builder Lab