Here's how you can enhance your networking strategy to expand your client base as a business coach.

Its important to know what niche your focusing on. Then you can do some research into where you can find your target audience. 1. What platforms do they hang out on? 2. Are they any events near you where you can meet your niche? 3. What groups are there online you can join? You can then start expanding your network and building relationships online and in person. Some advice would be do any of your connections have your niche within your network? If so get your connection to introduce you to them, follow them and pop them a DM to introduce yourself, who you are and who you help.

It's 1001% true. A wise human once said "The money is in the niche". Knowing your niche is vital as it will help you create content that is highly targeted and speaks directly to your target audience. But I see many people wasting value time in the valley of "niche indecision" and this is literarily costing them lost revenue. Pick one and move on! But pick a niche that you love and are passionate about and make sure it's a profitable niche too so that your target audience has the buying capacity to hire you :)

There's a lot of great info on knowing your niche but what I've found is often an overlooked, yet key, component of niching is whether or not your audience self identifies as the niche. This not only impacts the language you use but also how you may go about searching for them and where they spend their time.

Well, your value proposition is the compelling reason why someone will buy from you. What differentiates you from the crowd? What transformation will your clients receive by working with you?

What we've found works with our clients is helping them isolate their "common" services from the competition. This could be as simple as giving a name to your offering or bundling it with low cost, high value added perks. What will begin to happen is you shift the perception of being one of many to being the only one.

Ich nutze Content Marketing. Durch das Teilen wertvoller und relevanter Inhalte kannst du deine Expertise demonstrieren und Vertrauen bei potenziellen Kunden aufbauen. Ein gut geführter Blog, informative Artikel und ansprechende Social-Media-Posts zeigen nicht nur dein Wissen, sondern bieten auch echten Mehrwert für deine Zielgruppe. Webinare und Whitepapers vertiefen diese Beziehung, indem sie konkrete L?sungen für die Probleme deiner potenziellen Kunden anbieten. Solcher hochwertiger Content f?rdert deine Sichtbarkeit und zieht organisch interessierte Klienten an, die deine Dienstleistungen sch?tzen und ben?tigen. So positionierst du dich als vertrauenswürdiger Experte und etablierst langfristige Kundenbeziehungen.

It’s easy to get caught up in pushing your agenda. Resist. Lead with value, and the rest will follow. When you're networking online, think value first. Instead of jumping straight into self-promotion, ask yourself, "What does my audience need right now?" Share something useful—be it a tip, a resource, or an insight. When you consistently show up with genuine value, you’re not just another voice in the crowd; you’re a trusted resource.

Engagement is what builds the know, like and trust factor. People need to know you and your business exist in order to buy from you. You need to be more visible. From experience, this is easier said than done. For many years I was paralyzed with the fear of being visible. My voice was muted. I was afraid to be seen. If that is you, I want to encourage you to take it one step at a time and be gracious to yourself. Create a plan on how you intend to increase your visibility. Take baby steps like writing posts and commenting online and before you know it you'll be a pro on camera :)

As Jim Rohn said, "The fortune is in the follow-up." Here are some quick tips: 1. Personalize Your Message: Mention specific details from your conversation. This shows you were attentive and value the connection. 2. Be Timely: Follow up within 24-48 hours to keep the interaction fresh and show your commitment. 3. Offer Value: Share a helpful resource, article, or introduction to someone in your network. Providing value builds trust. 4. Plan for Future Interactions: Don’t stop at one follow-up. Schedule a reminder to connect again in a few weeks or invite them to another event. Remember, networking isn’t about collecting contacts; it’s about cultivating connections that lead to growth and mutual success.

Coaching can involve loans, and working with partners (if you are self-employed) or colleagues (if you are working in a company) enhances the job and provides mutual learning and support. Here are some collaboration ideas: - Common blog - Co-coaching in team situations - Mutual supervision - Exchange of experience

I heard a quote once that really hit home and it went something along the lines of you struggle when you compete, you win when you collaborate. This really hit home and changed how I not only view opportunities to grow our business but also looking at people and other businesses not as competitors but opportunities for us to move forward together faster, and further.

"I am not done yet" is the sentence I often say when introducing myself as a coach and lecturer. Why? Our knowledge quickly expires. New situations, trends, and challenges are entering our world, and the response that we currently have will not be sufficient in a few years. Continuous learning is a fact of life for me, and I am expanding my skills in two directions: - Vertically: learning more profound skills in my coaching skills - Horizontal: learning about related skills that complement my skills. In the first category, I recently took on Systemic Team Coaching and, in the second category, positive psychology.

Big fan of this one - in fact, if money was no object, this is where I'd spend my time ?? Currently, when I attend events that I know are going to be a treasure trove of information, I go in with a few key challenges that either I'm dealing with or my clients are dealing with and filter the information for how those challenges can be addressed. Looking for just the 1 to 3 actionable insights I can walkaway with and apply immediately.