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Do only business coaches make money? Nope. This season of the Coach Pony Get Paid to Coach podcast, we're going deep on five wildly different coaching niches to prove you can get paid to coach — and design the life you want — in almost any niche. In episode 3, Coach Pony founder Christie Mims talks with Richelle Gamlam, the Move Abroad Coach. Richelle Gamlam is the founder of Move Abroad Coach. After her own experience being stranded in rural China, trapped in a contract she couldn’t afford to leave, she came to believe that moving abroad shouldn’t mean following someone else’s path or spending years overwhelmed by research. After 13 years abroad, six countries, and four continents, Richelle now helps aspiring expats and digital nomads take control of their own moves. Through expert guidance, practical tools, and proven frameworks, she helps people navigate everything from choosing where to go and securing visas to creating location-independent income and building a freedom life that allows them to work and live from anywhere. Her mission isn’t simply to help people relocate abroad. It’s to give them the confidence and skills to build a Freedom Life, enabling them to choose what comes next - to pivot, evolve, and intentionally build a life aligned with their goals, values, and dreams. Here's the twist: Richelle made $4,000 in revenue in 2021. The next year she made $100,000. Last year she made over $780,000, and she's on track for $1 million this year. She shares exactly what changed: the $37 paid bootcamp that replaced her free webinars, the $8,000 program that gives every client a private coach, and the scary decision to take out a loan to invest in coaching for herself. Listen to the full episode to hear about: How a rough first year teaching English in China (including a contract that would have cost her a full year's salary to leave) turned into a coaching businessWhy she rebranded from helping people move to China to Move Abroad Coach, for people who work for themselvesHer launch model: a $37, four-day paid bootcamp instead of free webinars, with ticket sales that pay for her adsHer signature Freedom Life Experience: an $8,000 hybrid of group coaching plus a private coach for every client, many of them her own alumniThe growth: $4K in 2021, $100K in 2022, $780K+ last year, and on track for $1M"The kiddie pool": how being afraid to charge or spend money kept her stuck for yearsWhy she took out a loan to join a $6,000 coaching program, and how her first bootcamps made $4K, then $10K in six months, then $45K profit on her thirdWhat she does when revenue plateaus: let herself build the thing she already wanted to buildHer best advice for new coaches: "If you could only ever win, what would you want your business to look like?"Why Christie took Richelle's bootcamp herself (and what it has to do with a French chateau) To learn more about Richelle Gamlam: Join the Freedom Life Bootcamp: 4 days, $37, October 26–29. Christie took it and loved it! Richelle on Instagram Richelle on YouTube (NOTE: the bootcamp link is an affiliate link. Coach Pony may earn a commission if you join, at no extra cost to you.) To learn more about Christie Mims: Coach Pony Build a REAL Business 10-Year Anniversary Special: our flagship program on how to start and scale your coaching business turns 10 this year. We're offering the best deal we've ever offered — this October only. Save thousands at coachpony.com/barb Download Coach Pony's FREE 14-Day Client Blueprint 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!

Do only business coaches make money? Nope. Welcome to a brand-new season of the Coach Pony Get Paid to Coach podcast! This season, we're going deep on five wildly different coaching niches (that AREN’T business coaching) to prove you can get paid to coach — and design the life you want — in almost any niche, from 7 figures to part-time. In episode 2, Coach Pony founder Christie Mims talks with Tre Balchowsky, a public speaking and storytelling coach in the heart of the Bay Area tech world. Tre helps founders and executives turn complex tech ideas into stories that move people to act. Her clients have closed funding rounds, built loyal audiences, and hired the talent they needed to grow, often by learning what a story actually is and how to tell one with confidence. Here's the twist: Tre charges $13,000 for a TED-style talk engagement, has landed a $50,000 corporate contract, and gets 99.9% of her clients by referral. She's barely on social media, and her clients often don't want anyone to know they hired her. She shares exactly how she structures her offers, what she charges companies vs. individuals, and the three circles of networking that keep her calendar full. Listen to the full episode to hear about: –How Tre found her niche in tech, and why founders and executives pay well for help with high-stakes talks –Her business model: corporate and conference work (40–50% of revenue) plus 1:1 coaching (50–60%) –Her pricing: $13,000 for a TED-style talk engagement, and why she never goes below $1,000 per person or $7,000 for a new corporate client –Why selling to companies is different: the person who pays isn't the person you coach, so you speak to two sets of pain points –Her three circles of networking: referrers, community owners, and the people who'll actually hire her –Why many of the most successful coaches are invisible online, and why your algorithm hides them from you –Her biggest early mistakes: bold assumptions without market research, and "death-gripping" her first niche when tech layoffs hit –How she used the coaching loss leader (CLL) from Build a REAL Business to land her first clients –"No advice without permission": how she gets clients by giving three pieces of feedback at conferences –What she did after a hard first half of the year, including a course she built and launched in two weeks To learn more about Tre Balchowsky: Tre's website Permission to Experiment, Tre's newsletter (watch for Tre’s November course on developing a talk) Tre on LinkedIn To learn more about Christie Mims: Coach Pony Check out Coach Pony's FREE 14-Day Client Blueprint Learn about Build a REAL Business and the amazing 10-year anniversary deal in October 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!

Do only business coaches make money? Nope. Welcome to a brand-new season of the Coach Pony Get Paid to Coach podcast! This season, we're going deep on five wildly different coaching niches (that AREN’T business coaching) to prove you can get paid to coach — and design the life you want — in almost any niche, from 7 figures to part-time. First up: Coach Pony founder Christie Mims sits down with Kate Bee, founder of The Sober School. Kate is a former BBC journalist turned certified life coach who helps women stop drinking and start living — without shame, labels, or deprivation. Her flagship program, Getting Unstuck, has helped more than 4,000 women change their relationship with alcohol. Kate doesn't coach one-on-one at all. Instead, she built her whole business on a group cohort model with a monthly membership on the back end. She shares exactly how it works, what it costs, how she markets it, and the newspaper she picked up on a train that got the whole thing started. Listen to the full episode to hear about: –How Kate turned her own struggle with alcohol into a coaching niche nobody was serving online –The random newspaper and the £4,000 grant that funded her launch –Her business model: a 6-week cohort program £497 plus a £35/month membership that about half her clients join –Why recurring revenue matters once you have a team and overhead –How she markets today (Google and Facebook ads, plus a weekly video blog) and why new coaches should NOT start with ads –Her biggest early mistake: no marketing help, and being too text heavy –The one thing she did right from day one: building an email list (and ending every email with a question) –What she did when her editor told her "8 out of 10 businesses fail" –How a part-time job gave her the runway to go full time –Kate's advice for any coach who doesn't feel "ready" yet To learn more about Kate Bee: Find Kate at The Sober School website Check out Kate at The Sober School on Instagram To learn more about Christie Mims: Coach Pony Check out Coach Pony's FREE 14-Day Client Blueprint Learn about Build a REAL Business and the amazing 10-year anniversary deal in October 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!

AI, Ozempic, and a business model that actually lets you take August off — here's what's really happening in health coaching right now. In this episode of the Coach Pony podcast, Coach Pony founder Christie Mims sits down with holistic weight loss coach Tameika G, who has spent 11+ years building an online coaching business from scratch — and recently blew it all up to simplify. In this episode, Tameika breaks down how she went from 5 confusing offers to ONE signature 3-month program that launches 3 times a year, why her clients rejected an AI coaching agent (even with voice chat), and what new health coaches should actually be doing to land their first clients in 2026. Whether you're a new health coach trying to figure out your niche, or an established coach drowning in too many offers — this one is for you. Listen to the full episode to hear about: –What GLP drugs (like Ozempic) actually mean for health coaches –Why people still want a human coach — not an AI –How Tameika uses AI for backend tasks WITHOUT replacing the human connection –Her ONE-offer, 3x/year launch model (and why it changed everything) –How she got her first 5 online clients from Facebook –Why niching down is the #1 move for new health coaches –Life tip of the week from Tameika: her "Batch & Build" method for eliminating food decision fatigue! 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 PonyDownload Coach Pony's FREE 14-Day Client Blueprint Check out Tameika G’s AMAZING Instagram

Feeling like a fraud is one of the most common struggles new coaches face — and almost nobody talks about it honestly. In this episode of the Coach Pony podcast, Coach Pony founder Christie Mims and Date Like a Grownup founder Bobbi Palmer pull back the curtain on their own experiences with imposter syndrome and fear of failure so you know: you are not alone. In this episode, you'll hear how to face your worst-case fears, plus real talk on why confidence doesn't come before action — it comes AFTER. Listen to the full episode to hear about: –Why "fake it till you make it" is only half the story –The #1 mindset trap that keeps new coaches stuck (and how to coach yourself out of it) –How to use fear as fuel instead of a stop sign –Why imperfect action beats perfect inaction every time –Christie's real story: how she structured her very first paid coaching client ($2,000!) to feel safe enough to say yes –Business and life tip of the week with Christie and Bobbi! Check out Christie’s “Crash Landing Plan” for great advice on how to go full time in your coaching business. 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 PonyCheck out Coach Pony's free marketing masterclass To learn more about Bobbi Palmer: Soft Landings San MiguelDate Like a Grownup Blog

Are you a life coach looking to expand your coaching business into a new niche, but struggling with client acquisition? In this episode of the Coach Pony podcast, Coach Pony founder Christie Mims and Date Like a Grownup founder Bobbi Palmer dive into the reality of getting clients in an unfamiliar market and provide you with valuable coaching tips to help you succeed. As a coach, it's essential to have a solid coach marketing strategy in place to attract potential clients and grow your business. We'll explore the challenges of client acquisition in a new niche and share practical advice on how to overcome them, so you can focus on doing what you do best - helping your clients achieve their goals. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your coaching business to the next level, this video is for you. Learn how to effectively get clients and build a thriving coaching business in a new niche. Listen to the full episode to hear about: –How to find clients in a new niche in 2026 –Bobbi's new business in a new niche: helping single women relocate to San Miguel de Allende in Guanajuato, Mexico –Options for marketing in a new niche –Building expertise in one marketing channel first –Do's and don'ts for posting on LinkedIn –Participating in other people's communities on social media –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 PonyCheck out Coach Pony's free marketing masterclass To learn more about Bobbi Palmer: Soft Landings San MiguelDate Like a Grownup Blog

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 PonyCheck out Coach Pony's free marketing masterclass To learn more about Bobbi Palmer: Date Like a Grownup BlogSoft 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 PonySign up for Sunday Couch School (our free weekly email newsletter) To learn more about Bobbi Palmer: Soft Landings San MiguelDate 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 PonyThe 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 PonyFree 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 PonyFree Training About How to Find Paying Coaching ClientsBuild a REAL Business To learn more about Bobbi Palmer: Date Like a Grownup Blog Resources:  Tasting History YouTube channelCoach Pony YouTube channel

Don’t go it alone! Building a business is lonely work, and as coaches we are not wired to be lone wolves. Fight the blues, get connected to other perspectives, and avoid the isolation of the entrepreneur by building your own community of other coaches. In this episode, Coach Pony founder Christie Mims and Date Like a Grownup founder Bobbi Palmer discuss their experience working together in a mastermind of coaches that has lasted more than a dozen years (and counting!). Get some practical tips on how to find other coaches to mastermind with, and also some things to consider to make sure your group is happy in the long run. Listen to the full episode to hear about: –How to find other coaches to build your community –Practical tips on how to make a coaches’ mastermind successful –Business and Life Tips from Christie and Bobbi! And, if you’ve been missing the Coach Pony Get Paid to Coach podcast recently, the new season is here for 2026, 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 PonyFree Training About How to Find Clients To learn more about Bobbi Palmer: Date Like a Grownup Blog Resources:  Coach Pony YouTube channel

Sales, ugh. In this episode, Coach Pony founder Christie Mims and Date Like a Grownup founder Bobbi Palmer discuss the cognitive dissonance many coaches feel between wanting to serve clients and their aversion (hate!) of sales. If you HATE sales, you might be misunderstanding the assignment as a coach. In this episode Christie and Bobbi dismantle the idea that "sales" and "coaching" are opposites, and talk about how to sell as a coach. Listen to the full episode to hear about: –How to be authentic in a sales call? (HINT: no high pressure sales tactics!) –How to deal with the "I need time to think about it" objection? Hear what a real sales call can sound like on this episode of the Coach Pony podcast: https://coachpony.com/what-a-real-sales-call-sounds-like-and-why-it-works/ And, if you’ve missed the Get Paid to Coach podcast recently, the new season is here for 2026, 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 PonyConnect with Christie on Linkedin To learn more about Bobbi Palmer: Date Like a Grownup Blog Resources:  Coach Pony YouTube channel

Let’s talk about your rates for coaching in 2026! Are you undercharging??? Welcome back to the first LIVE episode of the Coach Pony Get Paid to Coach podcast where we cut through the noise and show you how to launch your coaching business fast. Listen to Christie from Coach Pony and Bobbi Palmer (founder of Date Like a Grownup) talk all about how much to charge for coaching in 2026. And, if you’ve missed the Get Paid to Coach podcast in your ears recently, the new season is here, 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 the latest videos from Christie! Listen to the full episode to hear about: Should you, as an online coach or service-based entrepreneur, raise your prices in 2026?What is the definitive way to know if you are charging too much or too little for your coaching package? (And, a quick trick on how to check the math!)How do you deliver your new price tag with the unshakable confidence of an expert, while also feeling ethical? FREE MASTERCLASS ON SALES https://coachpony.com/sell-coaching-registration Build a REAL Business (NOTE: the price of BARB is going up on Saturday, January 31st): https://coachpony.com/barb/ To learn more about Christie Mims: Coach PonyConnect with Christie on Linkedin To learn more about Bobbi Palmer: Date Like a Grownup Blog Resources:  Essentialism by Greg McKeownCoach Pony YouTube channel

Let’s talk about the future of life coaching in 2026! Is there a bright future for this industry, and is there room for you to be a coach? Welcome back to this special episode of the Coach Pony Get Paid to Coach podcast where we cut through the noise and show you how to launch your coaching business fast. Listen to Christie from Coach Pony and Bobbi Palmer (founder of Date Like a Grownup) talk about the future of the coaching industry. To structure this conversation, they’re going to dig into the 2025 ICF Global Coaching Study to see some hard numbers about the coaching industry worldwide and then share their own insights based on their experience in the coaching industry. And, if you’ve missed the Get Paid to Coach podcast, get ready for the launch of our next season, LIVE on YouTube starting in January! 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 the latest videos from Christie! Listen to the full episode to hear about: The numbers from the latest ICF Global Coaching StudyWhat we found surprising in the report, and what we had questions aboutHow the coaching industry has evolved and become more mainstreamPredictions for the future of the coaching industry in 2026, and what we think is changing (and what is staying the same!)What you should focus on next year, and what you should STOP doing as a newer coach To learn more about Bobbi Palmer: Date Like a Grownup Blog To learn more about Christie Mims: Coach PonyBuild a Real BusinessConnect with Christie on Linkedin Resources:  2025 ICF Global Coaching Study10X is Easier Than 2X by Dan SullivanDeath on the Nile by Agatha ChristieCoach Pony YouTube channel