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Need a logo? You might be surprised to know Michelle used to be a graphic designer – so she fully understands the value of quality branding. But she also knows what it takes to succeed as a health coach. In this episode Michelle shares her top logo tips AND perspective on how to move forward with your branding. And...logos, schmogos! Want to turn your health coaching business into a full time salary? Check out Michelle's free training at HealthCoachPower.com/earn

To be a great health coach you don't need to know everything…but you do need to keep your clients engaged with the process. That's what leads to results and referrals! In this episode, Michelle is joined by Nathalie Garcia, co-founder of Practice Better, about how to provide excellent service in the most efficient way possible. (And, as a special gift, all podcast listeners can save 30% off your first 3 months of Practice Better by going to HealthCoachPower.com/practice and using code HCPOWER30.)

How does marketing actually work to generate clients? In this episode, Michelle pops open the hood so you can look at a marketing engine and see how all the different parts work together to create the desired effect of signing clients and earning income. Get Michelle's free training, "How To Turn Health Coaching Into a Full Time Salary" at: HealthCoachPower.com/earn

Sending emails and no one is responding? Posting to your Facebook group and just hearing crickets? In this episode, Michelle talks about 5 specific ways to build engagement - and why it's so critically important. Register for Michelle's free class on 2/24/21 "Create & Run Client-Generating FB Groups" at http://HealthCoachPower.com/fbclass

New coaches are always asking, "Do I need a client agreement?" The next question is...what should it say? Well the answer is, it depends on what sort of program or course you're offering. And when it comes to legal issues, the blind shouldn't be leading the blind! That's why Lisa Fraley joined Michelle for this important episode. As an attorney and health coach herself, Lisa's legal templates are a godsend! Check them out at http://HealthCoachPower.com/legal.

Michelle's Get Started Series is for coaches who are brand new to the field, or maybe just need some perspective from industry experts to start fresh! In this episode, Stephanie Dodier joins Michelle to discuss her non-diet, feminist approach to food and body. Interested in how that's different than standard health coaching? Download Stephanie's free Non-Diet Intake Form at http://HealthCoachPower.com/nondietintake

Like the idea of marketing yourself through a Facebook group...but feel like you don't have the time? Well, Michelle learned the hard way but it IS possible to be present with your groups in a way that's manageable for a busy schedule. Listen and learn her best tips and tricks based on running 20+ Facebook groups over the past 6-7 years. 👉 Join Michelle's upcoming live masterclass: Create & Run Client-Generating Facebook groups at http://healthcoachpower.com/fbclass

In part 1 of this 3-part series, Michelle shares how Facebook groups have made a gigantic impact on her business. What started as "side income" has grown to support her family and she credits Facebook groups with being the most powerful tool used along the way. Register for Michelle's free, live masterclass, "Create & Run Client-Generating Facebook Groups" happening 2/24/21 at: https://HealthCoachPower.com/fbclass

This bonus episode is for you if you're interested in pursuing a new path in health and wellness, but not already enrolled in a health coach certification program. Inside, Michelle tells-all about her own path to becoming a health coach, offers suggestions for how you can set yourself up for success, and goes over your options for getting certified. Be sure to grab the accompanying worksheet and bonuses (including scholarship possibilities!) at: http://HealthCoachPower.com/becomeacoach

Clients having a hard time getting lab testing done? In this episode Michelle shares about an alternative way that your client, or you, or ANYONE, can empower themselves by ordering tests directly. This discussion includes questions about scope of practice, cost and availability in different areas of the world. 👉 Want to try ordering lab tests directly? Save 20% when you use code HEALTH20 at HealthCoachPower.com/labtests

One aspect of succeeding financially as a health coach is reaching more people with less of your time. Private coaching is GREAT but you can only physically fit so many 1:1 sessions into your calendar. In this episode, Michelle describes the 3 main kinds of group coaching programs…and has a free resource to go along with each one: 👉 For semi-private groups, get Michelle's outlines: HealthCoachPower.com/outlines 👉 To learn how to run a more structure online program, like a cleanse: HealthCoachPower.com/clease 👉 For mapping out a free 5-day challenge: HealthCoachPower.com/5dayplanner

When Michelle started her health coaching business she was doing a lot of different things with minor success. But the first thing that really STUCK was a cleanse program. (Extra funny because she'd never done a cleanse before in her life!) In this episode, Julia Sarver shares her similar experience and the two reflect on how a simple cleanse-type program can change a business. To add a program like this to your own health coaching practice, sign up for Michelle and Julia's LIVE free training "How To Run a Cleanse" on 1/21/21 at HealthCoachPower.com/cleanse

Like all of you, I was blindsided last March when covid hit and the world seemed to turn upside down. I'd been steadily growing my business since 2009…but all of a sudden the game changed. In the end, my business became stronger than ever. Today I'll share how I made that happen and the lessons I'm taking with me into 2021. 👉 Get Michelle's free training on how to turn health coaching into a full time salary at: http://healthcoachpower.com/earn

If you've ever wondered how to turn your list into paying clients – well, sometimes it happens RIGHT away. In this episode Michelle is joined by health coach and Healthy Profit University member Shawne Johnson, to talk about a recent list builder that resulted in several paying clients. Tune in to find out how Shawne made that happen! And join Michelle's free training to Multiply Your Mailing List, starting 12/27: HealthCoachPower.com/listbuild

If you've ever found it difficult to grow your list, this episode is for you. Michelle is joined by Healthy Profit University member, Kirsten McCarthy, to discuss her recent successful list building event. As you'll see...it's all about keeping it SIMPLE. Learn how to multiply YOUR mailing list during Michelle's upcoming, free event 👉 http://HealthCoachPower.com/listbuild

One thing Michelle hears from health coaches alllllll the time is that they've TRIED growing their mailing list in the past but it just isn't working. They feel like giving up. If that's you, you're not alone! In this episode, Michelle shares how one health coach found success with her list-building effort — adding over 100 names to her mailing list in just a couple of weeks. 👉 Register for Michelle's FREE Multiply Your Mailing List training: HealthCoachPower.com/listbuild

It's easy to get overwhelmed with all the places to put your energy – a website, Instagram, Facebook page, Facebook group, etc. But there's ONE place that should come first and remain a priority: Your mailing list. Learn why that's true and how to get your own list up and running for free, very quickly. (Think you're too new or still in school and don't need a mailing list? Think again.) Don't have a mailing list? Get Michelle's free, step-by-step setup tutorial at: HealthCoachPower.com/mailinglist

In this episode Michelle shares how she felt (like a hot mess!) back in 2008/2009 when she got started as a health coach. She'll come clean about the mistakes she made so that YOU can avoid the same issues. 👉 Make a plan for your health coaching business to be profitable! Michelle's free training is available at: https://HealthCoachPower.com/earn

We're moving into a special time of year…but a challenging one for health coaches to find new clients. How can you make the most of the holiday months? In this episode Michelle shares some tried-and-true ideas. One thing you can definitely do during this time of year? Plan workshops for 2021. Learn how during this free training: HealthCoachPower.com/createworkshop

Believe it or not, now is the time to start planning for the new year...especially when it comes to booking workshops. Virtual or in-person, workshops are one of the best ways to grow your audience and earn at the same time. But where should you hold a workshop? What topics should you talk about? Join Michelle and special guest Kristen Ciccolini for this helpful episode. 👉 Michelle and Kristen are offering a FREE live training, "How to Create a Workshop For Corporate Clients & Your Community" on 11/10/20. Register for free at: HealthCoachPower.com/createworkshop

Feeling the fear? There's no faster way to squash your business-building efforts than having that nagging feeling inside that says, "You're not good enough...you don't know enough." If you've been worried what people will think of you if you put yourself out there, this is the episode you've been waiting for. 👉 Need help getting your business off the ground? Register for Michelle's free training for health coaches at: http://HealthCoachPower.com/earn

It seems like no matter what you do with your business, it's just not working. You need more clients, you need to build your mailing list, but it's just...crickets. (We've all had moments like this!) So, what's going on in these situations? And how can you shift out of neutral and start moving forward? Check out this episode to find out. 👉 Need help structuring a profitable health coaching business? Register for Michelle's free training at: HealthCoachPower.com/earn

Long before COVID, health coaches were working alone, from home. And (for the most part) don't even have remote coworkers or teams! For Michelle, this was a huge transition from her previous, socially-bustling career in advertising. If you're struggling with productivity, loneliness or itching for water cooler talk...this episode is for you. 👉 Need to increase your productivity and profitability? Register for Michelle's free training at http://healthcoachpower.com/earn

We've had lots of questions lately around the structure of your program – how long, how many tiers, what to cover in each session, etc. Michelle answers your questions by taking a 100,000 foot view in this episode. 👉 Register for Healthy Profit University's Fall 2020 Fast Track Semester by 9/23/20 at HealthCoachPower.com/HPU

During this series about succeeding in an online, quarantine world, many of you have been asking questions related to webinars. In this episode, Michelle explains the basics...and some not-so-basics! Join her next week to create your own webinar during the 5 day challenge: http://HealthCoachPower.com/challenge

Our special series on succeeding in an online, quarantine world continues this week...and it's time to talk about the reality of social media. Do you hate it? Love it? Outsource it? Need help managing your time around it? In this episode Michelle shares how she personally stays on top of social media marketing without losing her darn mind.

There's never been a more important time to grow your business online. We'll continue our series this week talking about webinars – the good, the bad and the ugly! The truth is...webinars WORK. In this episode, Michelle shares why and busts 3 of the biggest webinar misconceptions. Don't forget to sign up for her upcoming 5-day challenge: *Learn to Grow Your Practice Online with Webinars* at http://HealthCoachPower.com/challenge Join Michelle's 5-day challenge: Learn to Grow Your Practice Online with Webinars c http://HealthCoachPower.com/challenge

In this episode Michelle shares ideas for simple events you can host online without much fuss – some don't even require video. Isn't that great? AND the waitlist for her LIVE fall semester of Healthy Profit University is now open! There's no obligation, so hop on the list and you'll get access to the best possible bonuses and special extras - http://healthcoachpower.com/waitlist 👉 Join Michelle's free Facebook group at http://HealthCoachPowerCommunity.com

This episode kicks off a special series all about succeeding in an online, quarantine world. To start off, Michelle shares a personal story about how her health coaching practice went from in-person to 100% online-based many years ago. 👉 Join Michelle's free Facebook group at http://HealthCoachPowerCommunity.com 👉 And check out her free training for health coaches at http://HealthCoachPower.com/earn

In this episode Michelle shares her favorite online source for supplements – for herself AND her clients. The best part? It allows you to create a substantial passive income stream with top-notch products. This is *not* an MLM, all your favorite brands are available and she's been using this service for years. Check it out! 👉 Set up your free online dispensary account at http://HealthCoachPower.com/fullscript

As coaches, it can REALLY weigh us down when clients don't make progress. Or when they flat out flake on us. And it definitely happens! In this episode, Michelle talks about how to minimize these situations and handle them when they inevitably arise. 👉 Join Michelle's free Facebook group at http://HealthCoachPowerCommunity.com 👉 And check out her free training for health coaches at http://HealthCoachPower.com/earn

In episode 110 we talked about how to use Facebook groups...and many of you asked about what makes a group different from a Facebook page. To follow up, today's episode talks about how to use each. There are some big differences and they matter! Join the free Health Coach Power Community group at http://HealthCoachPowerCommunity.com

Sometimes you don't know what you don't know...and that's why Lisa Fraley is this episode's special guest! She'll shed some light on the red state/green state situation and help keep our practices safe. Health coaches ask questions about this ALLLL the time...so tune in for this amazing opportunity to hear from Lisa – an attorney who is also a certified health coach. Lisa's DIY Legal Masterclass on "State Nutrition Law Basics for Health Coaches" is available to teach you everything you need to know at - HealthCoachPower.com/statelaws

Do you have a Facebook group of your own? Or have you considered starting one? In this episode Michelle teaches how to build an engaged, successful group as a killer marketing tool for your health coaching business. (Don't even BOTHER starting a group until you hear this.) Michelle also announces an exclusive FREE masterclass available to all members of the HCPC Facebook group...listen for details on how to get it! Join the free Health Coach Power Community group at http://HealthCoachPowerCommunity.com

You know that having a mailing list is important. Good. But what do you DO with that mailing list once you have it? How do you come up with something to write to them on a regular basis? In this episode, Michelle shares 2 of her approaches to this common conundrum. Learn more about how to market yourself successfully in Michelle's free training: How To Turn Health Coaching Into a Full Time Salary --> http://HealthCoachPower.com/earn

Building a mailing list can be slow-going and yet it's oh-so-important! If you don't have a list, how do you build one up asap? In this episode, Michelle talks about the two main types of list builders and two main strategies for promotion. Need to build your list? A 5-day challenge can be a great way to go. Join Michelle's masterclass to learn how to put your own challenge together --> HealthCoachPower.com/5day

Running a 5-day challenge can feel complicated. But Michelle has it down to a science…which is good, because a poll of our community revealed that you guys want to learn more about this! In this episode, Michelle gives a heads up on some things you should definitely know BEFORE running a challenge, and helps you decide if it's a good idea for you and your business. Check out Michelle's brand new masterclass, "Create & Market Your First 5-Day Challenge" --> HealthCoachPower.com/5day

Whether you're pitching a corporation, writing an email or building a website...there is one main thing to keep in mind. People are, subconsciously, only interested in one thing. Today we'll talk about how to harness that power in your marketing. Mentioned in this episode: http://Instagram.com/iamchrissyking http://HealthCoachPower.com/targetmarket http://HealthCoachPower.com/diary http://HealthCoachPower.com/practice

How do you decide how to spend your time? How to price your services? What types of projects to take on? Or even what to blog about? In this episode, Michelle talks about identifying business goals and give a useful example from her own health coaching practice.

Can you earn a living as a health coach? Absolutely. So why are so many coaches NOT earning enough? In this episode Michelle covers the 3 main factors that impact your ability to become profitable. Join Michelle's free Make Money Now 5-Day Challenge (starts 5/17/20) at http://HealthCoachPower.com/makemoney

Worried about a slow economy and the success of your business? Today we'll talk about the odds and ends of your income/expenses that are worth paying attention to...or not. Every little bit adds up UNLESS it's not worth your time or energy to worry about.

Pricing your services can feel tricky when you're first starting out. In this episode, Michelle talks about where to begin with an hourly rate and beta offer. You'll also learn why this is NOT the best way to continue pricing yourself, and options that work better as your business grows.

Wondering how to expand your business, gain experience, build a mailing list and find new clients...all without leaving the house? Look no further. In this episode Michelle and Boston-based health coach Kristen Ciccolini discuss holding successful virtual workshops, finding venues and what to expect for compensation. Join them next week for a more in-depth training on exactly HOW to come up with a virtual workshop in the first place :) Register for free at HealthCoachPower.com/createvirtual

It's our 100th episode! To celebrate, Michelle turns the tables and interviews 3 real life health coaches from inside the Health Coach Power Community Facebook group: Kristen Ciccolini, Gabriel Wroblewski and Kayla Beasley. You'll hear how your peers are succeeding and some juicy tidbits from behind the scenes of their businesses.

Two brief announcements today! First, sign up to join us March 30-April 3rd for a community event: How To Grow Your Business Through a Crisis. Register for free at: HealthCoachPower.com/crisis. Also, Michelle wants to highlight YOU in our 100th podcast episode. If you're a real-life health coach doing interesting, different or inspirational work and would like to be LIVE on the show...email [email protected] by with a 1 paragraph description and the subject line: 100th episode.

In moments like these it's an amazing thing to be a solopreneur with the ability to pivot on a dime and serve our communities while maintaining a business. If you've been stressing about how to manage our new reality of social distancing, financial woes and chronic PANIC mode across the world...you are not alone. We're all in this together.

Wouldn't it be great if you had a website where people could buy your recommended health and wellness products and YOU would earn passive income in the process? It's a common thought...and today I'll share my experience with the "online store" idea. Subscribe to these episodes at: iTunes - https://apple.co/2sOjwVA Stitcher - http://bit.ly/2K3UaN6 Google Play - http://bit.ly/2Jx9x0Y YouTube - http://bit.ly/2A4G9st Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2Y0Eu1r

Ever wonder what's actually working inside a successful health coach's business? In this episode, Michelle shares how her multiple podcasts have been generating the greatest return on investment in her practice, and some tips for finding what works in YOUR business.

Starting an email list is one of the first things every health coach needs to do – before a website, before a logo and certainly before trying to launch a program. In this episode, Michelle answers questions about where those first mailing list members come from, the right way to add new people to your list and what on earth to send them once they are there.

Listen and learn how online programs can be used in your health coaching practice, and whether or not you're ready to run one. Michelle shares her own experience of cobbling together online courses and invites special guest, Nathalie Garcia from Practice Better, to explain an easier solution. Give Practice Better a try for your scheduling, billing and online program needs (and save 30% for the first 3 months) when you go to HealthCoachPower.com/practice and use code HCPOWER30