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Working with corporate clients is one way health coaches can build a business – but where do you even begin? Michelle is joined by corporate health coach expert Marcy Morrison to discuss making the right contacts and designing a program that companies will want to offer their employees.

Don't have a mailing list? You're not alone – it's a task that Holly has been putting off too. Together we tackled what's really going on and broke down her mailing list fears. Her confidence skyrocketed by the end of the session! Want an opportunity for 1:1 coaching from Michelle? Put your name on the waitlist for our mentorship group at http://HealthCoachPower.com/mentorship

Because there is no medical speciality for autoimmunity, clients end up bouncing around between physicians and not getting the help they need. In this episode Michelle is joined by Mickey Trescott and Angie Alt from AIP Certified Coach, a training she completed last year, to discuss the opportunity and need for coaches with knowledge of autoimmunity. Learn more about AIP Certified Coach at http://aipcertified.com

Getting clients and marketing yourself might sound scary but it really boils down to one thing – knowing how to talk about your work. In this episode, Michelle shares how to go about it. And don't miss this free get-together for new health coaches to meet Michelle face to face – register at http://healthcoachpower.com/getstarted2022

Getting your health coaching business started this year? The coaching industry has been changing and in this episode Michelle highlights some common pitfalls so YOU can avoid them. Join our free community gathering of new health coaches to meet face to face on 2/16! Register at: HealthCoachPower.com/getstarted2022

Michelle and Katey continue this week right where they left off in Part 1. Listen and find ways to have a bigger impact with your clients. And remember to sign up for this free training on the Art of Coaching - http://HealthCoachPower.com/artofcoaching

Health coaches tend to lack confidence in their coaching abilities. We think, "Can we REALLY help clients?" In the first of this 2-part series Michelle and Katey tackle WHY coaches are making mistakes and some of the most common. To learn the art of coaching and build your confidence, register for this FREE upcoming training: HealthCoachPower.com/artofcoaching

Sometimes clients are motivated to do and try anything! And sometimes...not so much. In this episode Michelle and Abigail share about different client scenarios and how to help them take action and see results. Learn more about helping clients with dietary change and the resources they need in next week's free webinar. Register at http://HealthCoachPower.com/helpclients

Interested in starting a group coaching program but not sure where to begin? Listen to hear about your options and determine if your business is ready for a group program. After all...it could be a major income stream for 2022! Speaking of income streams, let's make sure 2022 is profitable for you. Join Michelle's free workshop at: HealthCoachPower.com/2022

Are you doing the "health coach scramble?" As the year comes to a close you might realize you never got around to XYZ in your business. Time to panic, right? Or...Michelle has an idea that will set you up for bigger success. Join this free workshop to learn how to make 2022 a smooth, smart, profitable year - HealthCoachPower.com/2022

Have big dreams and goals for the new year? Listen and learn how to set yourself up for success in 2022. This is the type of planning that took Michelle from "hobby mode" to sole breadwinner status. Register for this upcoming, free workshop, "Make 2022 Your Most Profitable Year Yet" at HealthCoachPower.com/2022

Having multiple income streams is super important for health coaches! That's why Michelle was so psyched when Fullscript came along. They allow coaches to suggest supplements from top-tier brands and earn up to 35% of every sale. Whoa. It's good. Listen and learn how it works! Get your FREE Fullscript account at http://HealthCoachPower.com/fullscript

Listen in to hear from Michelle and Julia about their first online groups. From content creation to sales, you'll hear how they found success despite being total beginners. Want to run your own online group? Register for free: How To Run a Cleanse - http://HealthCoachPower.com/cleanse

If you want to start working with clients, you'll need to FIND some, for starters. And then...how to collect payment? How to get those forms filled out? What about actually, you know, helping with their health issues? In this episode Michelle helps troubleshoot common issues and offers her free Where To Start Guide for new health coaches. Get it at http://healthcoachpower.com/getstarted

It's easy to get lost in the rabbit hole of Instagram...but is it even helping your health coaching business? In this episode Michelle is joined by Julie Fischer – a health coach who started her business on IG. You'll hear about common mistakes to avoid and how to get started using IG as a powerful marketing tool. Check out Julie's upcoming Instagram Bootcamp at http://HealthCoachPower.com/Instagram

You've probably heard of all sorts of tools you "need" for your health coaching business. From Wix to Wordpress, Practice Better to Mailchimp...what's the difference? And what's actually necessary? Listen and find out. This episode is brought to you by Michelle's free training, How To Turn Health Coaching into a Full Time Salary at HealthCoachPower.com/earn

It's exciting to work with your first client! But it can also be terrifying. And that's completely, utterly normal. Here's what to do if you haven't a clue where to begin. This episode is brought to you by Michelle's newly updated free training, How To Turn Health Coaching Into a Full Time Salary - http://healthcoachpower.com/earn

This episode gets extra personal as Michelle shares how she's felt stuck at different points along her journey as a health coach. How many can you relate to...and move through? And don't forget...enrollment closes 10/6 for the Fall 2021 Fast Track Semester. Details at http://HealthCoachPower.com/HPU

In this episode Michelle defines 3 phases of business and which income streams work best for each, based on her 12 years of experience as a health coach. There are no hard and fast rules, but these guidelines will help you avoid frustration and maximize profits. Speaking of profits, HPU's Fall Fast Track Semester is now open for enrollment at http://HealthCoachPower.com/HPU

Down with working harder, up with working smarter! In this episode Michelle reveals how to efficiently and consistently create content for your emails, blog posts and social media. Want to learn her whole process for building a profitable business? Join the Fall '21 Fast Track Semester at http://HealthCoachPower.com/HPU.

Grab a cup of something delicious and come dish the dirt! In this special podcast series, Michelle is taking you behind the scenes of her 6-figure coaching practice so you can see what it's REALLY all about. In this first segment, you'll hear about lopsided partnerships, losing money and why being an only child may have caused problems for Michelle's early years of business. If you're interested in getting hands-on help to grow your business, the Fall Fast Track Semester is open for enrollment through 10/6/21. Get details at http://healthcoachpower.com/HPU.

Tune in to hear how brand-new health coach Janice Wisneski filled her practice in less than a year. Think it's impossible? Then you'll definitely want to take her advice about not overthinking the steps, taking "failures" as lessons and just DOING the thing! Be sure to catch Michelle's free masterclass on how to fill your practice for more – it's available until 10/6/21 at http://HealthCoachPower.com/fillmypractice

We've all been there. A client shows interest in working with you…until you name your price. Now they have to think about it, talk to their spouse, etc. That's ok! Don't make these mistakes and you'll increase your chances of that client coming back with a YES. To learn Michelle's entire process for confidently signing clients, register for the FREE 5-day challenge at HealthCoachPower.com/payingclients

Your "closing rate" is the percentage of consultations that result in a paying client. If you've never done the math, just go with your gut – do clients often sign? Or do they usually disappear after you've made your offer? In this episode Michelle shares 3 important ways she's learned to increase her closing rate so you can do the same.

Getting clients to sign up isn't a matter of saying the exact right thing, being pushy or lowering your prices. Nope! In this episode Michelle shares how to have clients sell themselves on the idea of working with you...so you barely have to do a thing. Register for Michelle's free, 5-day training "Turn Consultations Into Paying Clients" at http://HealthCoachPower.com/payingclients

What do you think all successful health coaches have in common? Hint: It has nothing to do with their credentials. Join Michelle as she pulls back the curtain on real-life success stories and shares the magic that makes it happen. And join the waitlist for the Fall 2021 HPU Fast Track Semester at http://HealthCoachPower.com/waitlist

Get ready because Michelle is about to walk you through an exercise to help you get connected with and SIGN your next 5 clients quickly. Whether you're brand new to health coaching or have years of experience, this is the most direct way to find clients. Be sure to grab the accompanying workbook – it's free at http://HealthCoachPower.com/next5

HPU is Michelle's program for health coaches who want to create a sustainable, profitable business. But what's the difference between HPU and HPU's Fast Track Semester? (We get this question a lot!) Tune in to hear the breakdown and add your name to the waitlist for Fall 2021 at: http://healthcoachpower.com/waitlist

Whether in-person or online, workshops are a killer way to earn income, find clients and build confidence. And the best part – you don't need a mailing list to be successful with these! Join Michelle and Kristen for a free event - 5 Ways To Boost Income with Wellness Workshops on 8/18/21: http://healthcoachpower.com/wellnessworkshops

Everyone says to choose a target market, but what if you can't pick? Should you give up on your business? Or push ahead without a target? In this episode Michelle debunks a few myths and helps you simplify the process. Get a free workbook to nail your target market at: HealthCoachPower.com/targetmarket

During the summer everything sloooows down. You may feel your business has come to a screeching halt! But don't worry…that's normal for health coaching and in this episode Michelle shares some fun ways to make the most of summer months and prepare for the fall.

Whether it was an unexpected layoff, sickness, family emergency or having to suddenly play full-time babysitter and homeschool teacher, Covid knocked down more than a few fledgling health coaching businesses. Now that things are returning to normal, let's talk about how to jumpstart your coaching practice. And don't miss Michelle's upcoming, free event to Multiply Your Mailing List - http://healthcoachpower.com/multiply

Week after week, coaches ask in our Health Coach Power Community Facebook group about growing their mailing list. Sometimes it's slow going, huh? In this episode, Michelle shares 5 things she's noticed are often happening when a coach is struggling to build a list. How many are happening to you? Be sure to join our upcoming, free training event to Multiply Your Mailing List (Without Paid Ads!) at http://HealthCoachPower.com/multiply

Did you ever think that by becoming a health coach you were also going to have to be a writer? Crazypants! But between emails, blog posts, social media and client materials, copywriting is a valuable skill that will save time and increase your impact. In this episode Michelle shares her best secrets for writing words people actually want to read. You can also get Michelle's free training, "How To Earn a Full Time Salary as a Health Coach" at http://healthcoachpower.com/earn.

The sky's the limit when it comes to creating online courses…but sometimes that's a bad thing. There are too many options! How can you possibly choose? In this episode Michelle will help you brainstorm by describing three different categories of programs that have worked well for her in the past. Get Michelle's free Guide to Building Your First Online Course at http://HealthCoachPower.com/onlinecourse

Starting an online program can be risky! What if you sink tons of time and money into something that…no one buys? Well, Michelle has a better way to get your course started. In this episode she shares about how to start earning right away and know FOR SURE that your course will sell. And be sure to check out this free training to help you turn health coaching into a full time salary - http://healthcoachpower.com/earn

Building an online course seems like a smart move…but is it right for you, at your stage of business? Join Michelle as she shares about several different online courses she has run through the years – ranging from wildly successful to total flops. And download her free Get Started Guide To Building Your First Online Course at http://healthcoachpower.com/onlinecourse

How was tax season? Michelle has had nightmarish experiences in the past! If filing 2020 taxes was the pits, make sure to start NOW and make next year easy. Michelle talks about her experiences during today's episode. Register for her free training: Make Tax Time Easy & Keep More of Your Earnings (Without Hiring an Accountant) at http://HealthCoachPower.com/easytaxes

Health coaches always talk about setting boundaries with clients…but aren't always practicing what they preach! In this episode, Michelle shares about when and how to draw boundaries that will help you work smarter and protect your energy as a health coach.

The logistics of running a 5-day challenge can be overwhelming. In this episode Michelle helps you concept and outline your very own event including topic, title and content for each day. How's that for a head start?? You'll be building your list and finding new clients in no time. And to learn all the nuts and bolts, join Michelle's masterclass: Create & Run Your First 5-Day Challenge at http://healthcoachpower.com/5day

5-day challenges are fabulous for accomplishing a lot in a short period of time. Want clients? Want to grow your mailing list? Want to beef up your Facebook group? Want coaching experience? You're in the right place. Listen in to learn more about 5-day challenges and some of the secrets Michelle has learned along the way – things you NEVER would guess! Join Michelle and ask your own questions inside the Facebook group: http://HealthCoachPowerCommunity.com

Tune in to hear how Healthy Profit University member, Danielle Meitiv, went from a mailing list of 0 to 1100 (and signed 5 paying clients!) in one month. When it comes to social media, it's all about smart strategy! Join Michelle's upcoming 5-day challenge, Create a Social Media Strategy That Works: http://HealthCoachPower.com/social

Whether for personal reasons or because it's totally time to invest in your business, sometimes we need to earn an extra chunk of change right away. (Like the time the roof of Michelle's house was leaking and suddenly the whole thing needed to be replaced. Oh boy! Luckily, she knew how to earn what she needed, when it was needed.) Listen in for 3 smart ideas to generate income quickly. Free event starts 4/17/21: Create a Social Media Strategy That Works...In Just 5 Days Register at http://HealthCoachPower.com/social Get on the waitlist for Michelle's Spring 2021 Fast Track Semester: http://HealthCoachPower.com/waitlist

This episode will help you figure out if business coaching is right for you during this season of your business. And here's the thing…you may not need it! If you DO…well, business coaching comes in many shapes and sizes. In fact, you can sample a small slice of business-building support during Michelle's upcoming free event: Create a Social Media Strategy That Works...In the Next 5 Days. Register for free at http://healthcoachpower.com/social.

Listen in on Michelle's conversation with Elyse (from The Functional Medicine Coaching Academy) about how coaches can successfully work alongside medical practitioners as an alternative – or in addition to – running your own private practice. Elyse will also share how FMCA sets coaches up to succeed in this realm. Learn more about FMCA at https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org Enroll for free in FMCA's mini-course, "The Value of a Health Coach on a Collaborative Care Team" at https://functional-medicine-coaching-academy.teachable.com

Think it's impossible to really help anyone as "just" a health coach? Think again! In this episode Michelle is joined by Reed Davis of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition to talk about a unique opportunity for health coaches to use lab test data to formulate natural protocols. Learn more about FDN at HealthCoachPower.com/FDN

Although Michelle spends a good deal of time helping coaches build successful businesses…this episode is all about her own private health coaching practice that goes on behind the scenes. After all these years, YES she's still actively working as a health coach! Want Michelle's hands-on help growing your coaching practice? The waitlist is now open for the Spring '21 Healthy Profit University Fast Track Semester. Add yourself to the list right here - http://HealthCoachPower.com/waitlist

In this episode Michelle shares how sometimes the investments she's made in her business have REALLY paid off. Other times, not so much. So how do you know when it's time to invest…and WHAT to invest in? Listen and learn what investments are wise at each level of business so that you can avoid costly mistakes while growing your health coaching practice…and your income. Learn more about Healthy Profit University in Michelle's free training - http://healthcoachpower.com/earn

In this episode Michelle explores an alternative to marketing yourself as a health coach – let your clients do it for you! She's joined by Jodi Franklin to discuss what it takes to earn your clients' referrals. If you're starting out, or starting over, here's another perspective on how to be successful in your career. Be sure to check out The School of Applied Functional Medicine at http://HealthCoachPower.com/SAFM Also take advantage of this free Conquering Constipation Mini-Clinical course from SAFM: http://HealthCoachPower.com/constipation

When you're starting your health coaching business, what should you do first, second and third? Where should you put your (let's face it, finite) energy and resources? In this episode, Michelle will help you prioritize those very first steps. She also offers this free resource to help with step #2 – http://healthcoachpower.com/targetmarket Also mentioned in this episode is a fun online cooking class Michelle did with Andrea Beaman awhile back. Here's the link - https://www.facebook.com/189042484520919/videos/1206833166330711