Have you ever wanted to offer a program or an event but didn’t know how to get people to sign up? In this episode, Michelle shares the #1 easiest, most elegant way to make sales.

When you’re running your own business it can be scary to take time off. It's like – wait, what if I miss out on an opportunity? What if I don’t make any money and then next month I’m screwed?

If you're trying to do *allthethings* and paying the price with your health and/or sanity...you're not alone. In fact, health coaches seem to be particularly susceptible to this problem.

Are you getting hung up on pricing your programs? It feels like a financial decision but it's really all about...marketing. Same thing goes for how you package up your services.

Have you ever thought about holding a corporate workshop as a way to get more clients? It's a smart idea - but can be challenging. So how do you go about it? In this episode Michelle shares her experience.

Is Mailchimp for chumps? Hey, whatever email marketing service you choose, there are pros and cons. And certain services are appropriate for health coaches at different seasons of their business.

This episode is for all of you who are not currently practicing as a health coach. You're wondering, "Is health coaching really for me?" Maybe you're certified but never got your business going. Or maybe you're only considering becoming a health coach.

Health coaches often say,"Michelle, I HATE marketing! I stink at it!" And that makes sense because they'll also say, "I hate writing." Well guess what? Those two things go hand-in-hand!

Are you working with clients in person? Or do you have more of a virtual arrangement where you coach clients long-distance? In this episode we'll talk all about HOW to coach virtually, how to bridge that gap, and still create powerful transformations.

Running a business requires facing money issues – like clients who don’t pay on time (or ever.) In this episode Michelle shares how to gracefully handle such situations without compromising your own sanity or health.

Are you getting overwhelmed by blogging and emails, podcasts and social media? You are not alone and this week we'll talk about streamlining your content creation process so you can do LESS and achieve MORE with your time.

What do you say when someone wants to "pick your brain" and get advice...but not actually book a consultation or become a client? Are there times when it's beneficial to go ahead and give free advice? In this episode Michelle talks about handling it gracefully.

Entrepreneurs often work harder and stress out more than anyone else. (Yes, even health coaches!) In this episode, forget about clients for a bit as Michelle tackles the task of bringing extreme health care into your life, and hers.

Want a peek into how Michelle works with her health coaching clients? In this episode she teaches you the fine art of the food diary review. It goes way beyond talking about food!

Want to be a virtual health coach but not sure how that works? Michelle has been working virtually for a decade and in this episode she shares the pros, the cons and exactly what tools you need to make it happen.

How can you use Facebook to market your health coaching business? Do you really need a business page or can you use your personal profile? And what about Facebook groups?

Have you considered getting some outside help with your health coaching business? In this episode, Michelle shares about her own journey and how she hired her first business coach many years ago.

Does it give you the heebie jeebies to state your prices and ask someone for a credit card number? In this episode Michelle explores why that happens and how to reframe your money mindset.

How many times have you spoken with a potential client but it went…nowhere? In this episode, Michelle talks about why clients don’t sign up for health coaching…and what you should be selling instead.

In this episode Michelle talks about how to get clients…not just one or two, but a steady stream. Because holy moly, did you ever think it was going to be this hard?

Want to start a blog? Or improve the one you have? In this episode, Michelle tackles the question of whether you should start a blog – and if so, how to make sure it actually benefits your business' bottom line!

Michelle gets personal in this episode, sharing exactly what she did in 2018 to make it the best year ever in her business. From how she outsources to how she sits (or doesn’t) at her desk…you’ll get tips to incorporate into your own profitable New Year.

Have you ever considered selling your products/services on a live webinar? In this episode Michelle talks about when the right time is to run a webinar and how to make them most effective.

If a project or a venture is not flowing in your business…it likely means that in some way you’ve put the cart before the horse. That’s why you’re not getting anywhere! In this episode Michelle shares how to “back out” of your stuck places and achieve your goals.

Does it ever feel like you are wasting hours of your life on social media? How do you even know if it’s working? In this episode Michelle sets expectations and shares her approach to Facebook, Instagram, etc.

Sometimes health coaches dream big...but get overwhelmed and paralyzed. Or they set "goals" that are more like a "wish." In this episode, Michelle discusses how to truly work on your goals and make them happen.

Email newsletters can be DAUNTING! In this episode, Michelle shares: – Her formula for effective, interesting and simple emails. – Explains why the word “newsletter” should be tossed to the curb. – What name to use on Facebook. – How to make sure your group programs get lots of engagement. …and more!

Have you thought about running an online program but don't know where to start? There are quite a few options! In this episode, Michelle walks you through 3 of her favorite setups, ranging from easy and inexpensive to more complex.

How do you make sure your coaching sessions are impactful? You ask the right questions! In this episode Michelle shares her favorite questions – come ready to learn these ninja moves.

In this episode Michelle shares about her very first clients and gives some practical ideas for finding clients of your own. She also discusses the top 3 things any new coach should focus on in order to get their business off the ground.

Should you run a detox program? And if so, how should you go about it? In this episode, Michelle explains her concept of a “so-called detox” and how to make sure you’re not contributing to a dieting mindset.

Are you spending way too much time with tasks like billing, scheduling and trying to get your clients to actually complete and return forms to you? ? In this episode, Michelle discusses solutions to this problem, plus she shares why Facebook is her favorite social media platform and much more

Have you ever wondered what tools and bits of technology you need in this age of video and live-streaming events? Not to mention more common tasks like printing flyers or hiring an assistant? In this episode, Michelle shares about her entire desk and recording setup, her assistant’s jobs and so much more.

More and more, health coaches are looking at (and even ordering) lab tests. In this episode, Michelle discusses how lab testing can help or hinder a coaching relationship.

After many years of running a health coaching business, Michelle admits that pricing is still tricky territory! In this episode she shares 3 perspectives on pricing your products and services.

Are you collecting testimonials from your clients? To make sure you get the most useful testimonials possible, follow along with the tips in this week's episode! Michelle also shares how to manage a Facebook group for your online course and how to know whether your target market is TOO “niche” or not.

Would you love to be able to go beyond the basics of health coaching and offer more for your clients? If so, you're in for a treat. In this bonus episode, Michelle interviews Dr. Aviva Romm about just that!

Have you been considering getting additional certifications beyond your health coach diploma? Hormones, digestion, herbs – you name it, there’s a program out there to teach it.

Have you fallen down into the rabbit hole of building your website? If you've wasted hours of your life and still have a site you don't love…today’s episode is for you!

Discovery call, health history, initial consult…whatever you call it, it’s the first time you’re talking to a prospective client about the possibility of working together. In this episode, Michelle makes it less nerve wracking!

Ever wonder what some health coaches are doing to “make it big”? What’s their secret? In this episode, Michelle shares what she’s learned from some of the most successful coaches out there.

Are you struggling to define your target market? In this episode Michelle explains how to make your marketing more effective by narrowing down your niche, what types of freebies work best to grow your mailing list and more!

Has anyone ever told you that you need a business plan? The idea can be terrifying but in this episode, Michelle shares 3 simple steps to a business plan appropriate for health coaches and much more.

Launching a shiny new health coaching business can be truly intimidating and prevent you from doing…anything! In this episode, you'll learn how to start your business organically, without overwhelm and much more.

Are you worried that your prices are too high? In this episode, you'll learn why your target market has everything to do with your pricing, how to not take it personally when a potential clients says you're too expensive and more.

Have you heard about the idea of passive income but don’t know where to begin? In today’s show, you'll learn all about the passive income benefits of affiliate marketing, how to get started and more!

Have you ever worked with a friend or family member as a client? In this episode Michelle talks about the pros and cons of working with family and friends and much more!

Are you interested in creating an official, signature program for your health coaching business? In this episode, Michelle shares her process for creating a signature program & more.

Have you been doing initial consultations, or health histories, for free? Ever wonder if you should be charging for your time instead?

Having a hard time doing it all? An entrepreneur’s list of tasks is no joke and in this episode Michelle shares how she manages her calendar, how to make your business work with part time hours and more!

Have you ever wondered why there are so many coaches for coaches? It’s the elephant in the room and in this episode Michelle confronts it head-on.

Do you have an opt-in or freebie on your website – something you give away in exchange for an email address? In this episode, Michelle explains how to determine if your opt-in is actually working for you and much more!

Have you considered doing trainings beyond your health coach certification? There are so many resources available! In this episode Michelle talks about what’s worthwhile and what’s not, at different points of your career.

Want to run a group program but aren’t sure how to structure it? In this episode Michelle offers her advice AND free group coaching outlines that you can download right here.

Want to make your emails more effective and less time consuming? Then take Michelle’s advice as she dispels the myth around what a “newsletter” should be.

If you’ve ever held a webinar, created a freebie or held any kind of event, you know that the challenge is getting people to sign up for it. In this episode Michelle shares smart ways to promote yourself that cost zero dollars and much more!

Have you ever considered having or a table/booth at a health fair, festival or farmers market? In this episode Michelle shares what works at these events, what doesn’t and much more!

Have you ever had a client who didn’t get the results they wanted? Or are you DEATHLY afraid that you will go out there, get a client, and then fail them?

Does the idea of choosing a target market make you want to run screaming in the opposite direction? In this episode Michelle shares her story of finding her perfect target market and will lead you through an exercise to determine your own.

Curious what Michelle’s first 2 years of business were like? In this episode she shares all the gory details! Michelle also gives advice for working with a client who is addicted to sugar and how to increase opt-in’s from your free content.

Have you ever thought about partnering with a gym or yoga studio to help grow your health coaching business? In this episode, Michelle shares exactly how she got herself off the ground by leveraging relationships with local workout spots and much more.

When you’re meeting with a prospective client, do you break out into a cold sweat thinking about “closing the deal”? You’re not alone. In this episode, Michelle shares her most powerful tool for signing clients during that initial consultation and more.

In this episode Michelle talks about the power of staying within your scope of practice as a health coach. She also shares the 1 thing she does with every single client and drops some knowledge about digestion and gallbladder woes.

This week, Michelle talks about all of those nit-picky business items that can drive you crazy, like business registration, insurance and tax ID numbers. She also covers secrets for great video lighting, why you should stop looking at other health coaches' websites and much more.

In this episode, Michelle advises how to go about working with children in your health coaching practice, what to do with a client who has hormonal imbalances and shares her favorite book on nutrition for pregnancy.

This week, Michelle helps you get some free publicity for your business, shares what tools you need to host a Facebook live session and shares her experience working with clients who have had gastric bypass surgery.

Subscribe to the Health Coach Power Community Podcast on iTunes This week, Michelle answers questions about: Which website platform to choose How to survey your audience effectively How to help a client who is afraid to lose 100 lbs. because of the possibility of saggy skin …and much more Tune in weekly for more candid answers and ask your own questions by joining her free Facebook group: HealthCoachPowerCommunity.com. This episode is sponsored by Michelle’s free, on-demand training to help health coaches earn a full time salary. Click here to learn more.

This week, Michelle answers questions about 1-on-1 health coaching, running a meal planning workshop, choosing a target market, and working with a client who may or may not be an alcoholic.