The path to a successful business doesn’t only involve earning money, sometimes it also involves spending money. If you are stagnant with your online brand, with no perspective at all, fatigued with your current workload and lost about the next step… It might be time for you to invest in a business coach. In today’s episode, Jill talks about how eventually you’ll have to choose whether you “can’t afford an investment” or “can’t afford staying in the same place” . “Even just the investment itself...
Aug 02, 2021•21 min•Ep. 146
The coaching model of work is based upon getting results to a client, right? What most people don’t know is that there is a lot of context involved with this mindset. The most important thing – above everything else – should be keeping the person engaged in the process, encouraging him/her to stay the course and stay consistent. Your client will only achieve that if they feel safe with you as a coach. In this episode, Jill gives you interesting insights about the coach's role in making a client ...
Jul 30, 2021•17 min•Ep. 145
Coaching someone into a goal – be it business related, nutrition related, or fitness related – is a skill developed with practice. It’s understandable that your client will want to be led and be told what to do…but it’s important for every coach to make it their goal to guide their clients to being self-sufficient. After all, that is the essence of coaching. In this episode, Jill talks about the difference between independence and dependence driven coaching. “We think the mistake is thinking tha...
Jul 28, 2021•23 min•Ep. 144
When creating effective programs that represent your business it’s easy to think that the program should be huge with tons of deliverables, several weekly calls, and lots and lots of resources for the person buying it. That is the recipe for disaster: the person will feel overwhelmed, exhausted and might even check out. In this episode, Jill explains that an effective program should be simple and designed for your client. “My mantra, as I’ve made this mistake myself a few times in my business, i...
Jul 26, 2021•17 min•Ep. 143
Depending on your business model, it’s very beneficial to plan your launches in advance in an organized way. While it’s common to have small launches spaced out throughout the year in your first year of business, as you get more professional you should offer great programs every quarter (mixed up with your ongoing coaching offer + flash sales). In this episode, Jill debriefs for you the best method to organize your launch calendar. “The idea that you’re going to do these sort of big launches in ...
Jul 23, 2021•17 min•Ep. 142
A lot can be done to scale your business and oftentimes people think that scaling means working more hours but that is not necessarily true. You can grow your business in so many different ways, but different ways lead to different levels of success and it all depends on how you want your business model to be. In this episode, Jill gives an overview on what “scaling a business” can represent for each one of us. “If you’re in the first couple of years of business, you feel like there’s only one w...
Jul 21, 2021•21 min•Ep. 141
As you build your online business, it’s important to deliver your message to the right people. You want to attract the right audience while also trying to reach more people, and that’s a valid strategy. However, it’s normal if – in the very beginning – only friends and family are paying attention to your service or buying from you. In this episode, Jill gives you ideas on what to do if your audience is not your ideal client, yet. “Don’t feel like if it’s someone you know that they’re not a quali...
Jul 19, 2021•17 min•Ep. 140
It’s really important to learn from professionals that have expertise and are willing to share it with everyone else. Although your business journey is uniquely yours, you can develop your mindset, avoid making silly mistakes, and shape your framework by hearing what others have to say. In this special episode, Jill celebrates her 40th birthday by gifting you with 6 business lessons that apply to all areas of life. “If you are growing your internet business, it’s going to be hard. But I feel lik...
Jul 16, 2021•23 min•Ep. 139
Working with people is a challenge. Working with people through the internet is a skill. When you’re in the internet business space, tasks like customer service might sound pointless, but they are fundamental. Besides being important for the reputation of your company, it’s even more important for your client to be treated with integrity, respect and truth. In this episode, Jill shares a valuable lesson on being honest with clients and handling customer service. “I want to make sure that my cust...
Jul 14, 2021•19 min•Ep. 138
In business it’s good to think differently and ask yourself questions like: ‘What does my client really need?’ and ‘How can I actually help them?’ Although it’s important to create a framework that can be applied to all clients, knowing when you need to treat a client on a “case by case” basis is vital. By thinking of them as a unique individual you will be able to give your all as a coach, as well as, support your client in every way you possibly can. This should be the mindset behind your ‘Sig...
Jul 12, 2021•18 min•Ep. 137
When creating a new product or service for your digital business, one of the most important things to think about is the name. While it’s very important to come up with something easy and catchy, the name should also represent the desired outcome. The person looking at this name should easily recognize what it’s about and what they can expect from it. In today’s episode, Jill gives you easy tips on how to name your offers. “Think to yourself: what are some of the keywords, what are some of the d...
Jul 09, 2021•17 min•Ep. 136
The actions and the results that have gotten you where you are now won’t be enough to get you where you want to be. This is one super important message to think about as we enter the second half of the year. In order to make your online business grow, you need to treat it as if it's already happened. In this episode, Jill talks about getting your mind right for the future and how being comfortable with “some success” prevents you from going all in. “In order to continue to grow we have to think ...
Jul 07, 2021•20 min•Ep. 135
A new business strategy that got trendy over the last few years is text messaging services. Whether you use this service as a way to communicate with your clients or to engage with new leads, there’s no doubt it is a useful tool to implement in your biz. In this episode, Jill shares some do’s and don’ts about text messaging services, how to use it as a waitlist for your coaching programs, and how to use it to segment your audience. “Once your audience starts to grow and you start to get in the t...
Jul 05, 2021•14 min•Ep. 134
Making sure that our audience is consistently renovating itself is a top priority for online business owners. Not only do we want to engage with followers we already have, but we also want to reach more people. The act of getting in front of new eyes demands patience and time, but most of all: strategy . In this episode, Jill highlights 7 smart ways to stand out and be more visible. “Only 2% of Instagram accounts are actively growing at this point so you’re going to have to think outside the box...
Jul 02, 2021•17 min•Ep. 133
If you have or want to have a podcast, you know that bringing recognized people to your show is a powerful way to get more exposure. Well-known guests draw attention to the episode they are featured in and their audience ends up becoming your audience. In this episode, Jill explains how to get your podcast up and running with qualified guests if you don’t have a huge network yet. “There’s a lot that goes into becoming a better podcaster, however, I’m not going to keep that from letting me start ...
Jun 30, 2021•14 min•Ep. 132
One thing that is hard for business owners to do is delegate . However, when growing a business, a few vital steps are: sharing the workload with someone else, delegating tasks, and hiring a team member. Training someone to help you will, in the long term, preserve your time and your mental energy too. In this episode, Jill explains what to look for when the time comes for you to hire someone. “I really do believe that having someone in your business who, not only is really good at administrativ...
Jun 28, 2021•19 min•Ep. 131
For most new business owners, standing out from the crowd is tough and this process gets even harder when you have been doing it for a while. Wondering how to stay engaged and committed to keep the business going? What mindset is required to maintain the business? Which path should you choose as the market changes? Tune in to this episode as Jill answers these questions about staying relevant nowadays and more! “Having been doing internet business for 11 years now and doing business coaching for...
Jun 25, 2021•15 min•Ep. 130
Managing expectations is super important when running an online business, especially if you are in the first year of your business. This gets specifically tricky when we talk about program launches or new offers because the outcome is now related to the effort made. In this episode, Jill breaks down all the numbers for you when it comes to percentages, leads vs. buyers and conversion rates. “What you realize fairly quickly in your first year of business is that just because you feel like it’s va...
Jun 23, 2021•16 min•Ep. 129
In the second part of this two part series, Jill talks about the final week of launching for her most recent program “40 Days to 40.” Jill details the strategy used with people who had already applied for the program, encouraging them to get family and friends on board as well. Focusing on getting people’s attention in these final days and giving them a sense of urgency is the key to end the final week reaching your goal. “For people who are already enrolled in the challenge to recruit their fri...
Jun 21, 2021•16 min•Ep. 128
In this special episode, Jill shares with you the specific strategy used with her latest program launch “40 Days to 40” . You will learn how she divided the open cart period into three phases – how to prepare the audience using social media, how to invest two weeks running ads, and how to use the final days to give people a little push. Jill also explains all about the bonuses chosen for this launch and how to get testimonials. “In order to build a sales page out, I wanted to get some testimonia...
Jun 18, 2021•15 min•Ep. 127
When it comes to building a presence online and taking your business into action, the journey should be as important as the destination. If you feel like you are stuck and don’t actually know what your message is: your message will appear to you once you start going towards it. In this episode, Jill shares a high level mindset message for those who just need to enjoy more of the process. “I think you really have to look at building your business as a pursuit, and in that pursuit you’ll learn abo...
Jun 16, 2021•16 min•Ep. 126
When you are your own brand, there is no excuse: you have to show up on video. The dilemma comes when you know you’re not good at it. In fact, filming yourself talking to a camera is not easy at first. It takes practice, but it’s doable. You just need to maintain your energy high, be concise, and always try to convey your message. In this episode, Jill shares good tips & tactics about getting on video. “The more engaging you can make that [getting on video] , the better the retention, and th...
Jun 09, 2021•16 min•Ep. 125
Online business is a constant reinventing of yourself. No matter how accurate your content looks, you will always have to say the same thing in a different way or do something fresh to keep the audience engaged. But, the thing is: this is not a bad thing. Once you switch the mindset behind this process a little bit, you start having fun. In this episode, Jill motivates you to stay the course and always keep creating. “At some point you really do need to look at building your business as a creati...
Jun 07, 2021•17 min•Ep. 124
It’s no secret that you need to put a lot of thought into launching. In order to create an offer that actually is valuable for people to buy you need to organize the deadlines, plan out your launch timeline, create the deliverables and actually market the whole thing. Seems like a lot, but in this episode Jill gives you the step-by-step of 4 essential things to do when going through this process. “Whenever I’m thinking about putting together a program, or putting together some kind of product or...
Jun 04, 2021•18 min•Ep. 123
Personal development is one of the more important aspects of life you need to work on when you own a business. The business itself – and all the new skills that come with it – is a stimulus to break personal barriers. This situation is not only a chance for your business to grow, but also for you to evolve as a person. In this episode, Jill shares good ideas about connecting business & life to reach the next level. “Building your online business will take you face to face with all of your bi...
Jun 02, 2021•18 min•Ep. 122
The visuals of your business are as important as the results you get for your clients. When we talk about social media - where everything is so based on images - this makes even more sense, right? That’s why photoshoots, good pictures and branding are crucial to attract more clients and stand out. In this episode, Jill teaches you the do’s and don’ts of photoshoots and how to come up with the perfect vibe in your shots. “You’re not supposed to be good at modeling and that’s ok. It’s always going...
May 31, 2021•13 min•Ep. 121
Combining strategies is a really smart action to take when you’re launching a new program or offering a new product. The posts you use to talk about your offer and the posts you use to educate first then talk about your offer are not exclusive, but they compliment each other. This is called Passive and Active Marketing; in this episode, Jill explains when to use which style and the difference between them. “’How can I do something to get more people to look at this post?’ First and foremost: add...
May 28, 2021•15 min•Ep. 120
What does it take to unlock your business and make it profitable once and for all? You might think that it’s a website, or a professional logo for your brand, or some kind of legality. The answer is much simpler than that, but to make it work you need to commit to just DO the thing. In this episode, Jill shares with us 7 “ 1%er actions” you probably won’t do to attract more clients, make more money and scale your business. “A lot of people simply won’t do these things and I don’t blame them for ...
May 26, 2021•18 min•Ep. 119
Making decisions based on the current situation of our business might not be the best call. The hardest part to succeed is to see yourself succeeding; that’s why we must take action (sometimes uncomfortable action) as if we’re already there. What is the next step the future version of you would take right now? In this episode, Jill explains how to achieve success by being successful. “What is even more powerful than thinking your way to success is acting your way to success.” – Jill Coleman Jill...
May 24, 2021•14 min•Ep. 118
The word entrepreneur has a unique connotation for each person, but we tend to interpret it as freedom . Being an entrepreneur means building a foundation today of where we want to go tomorrow, the real question lies in whether everyone has the skills to become one or not. In this episode, Jill interviews Amber Brueseke (Biceps After Babies) and Amber explains with details what she’s done to start and scale her business to 7-Figures. “I will be the first to admit I’m a much better coach today th...
May 21, 2021•47 min•Ep. 117
