At 60 years old and after 20 years in the my coaching business, I have learned a lot of lessons about what it takes to grow a successful coaching business, but this last year has pushed me to grow in more ways than I could have ever imagined. In this video, I'm sharing some of the key business challenges and lessons I faced this past year in my coaching business, and how you can take these lessons and apply them to your own business as a coach! You'll hear about some of the "bad" business moves I made (that turned out to be blessings in disguise!), how I reinvented my coaching business, and the top lessons I learned about what it takes to scale a successful coaching business in 2025 and beyond.

In this video, you'll learn about:

• The coaching business mistake you might be making, that drains revenue
• 3 quick pivots to grow your coaching business after a setback
• How AI is changing course sales—and what coaches should offer instead
• The mindset shift every coach over 40 needs for sustainable scaling

... and SO much more!

Connect with Debbie Shadid:

• Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com
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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-shadid-4056332064
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• 🎙️ Listen to the podcast: Life Coach Business Building School

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Want the best way to market your life coaching business and look like an expert when you’re just starting? Discover how speaking opportunities can help you get more clients as a coach by speaking faster than ads or daily posting.

In this interview, binge-eating coach Amber Abila reveals how one talk at the Design • Live • Thrive Summit turned her from invisible to in-demand—growing her email list, podcast downloads, and paid client roster in weeks.

What you’ll learn:

• Why speaking is the fastest path to life-coach credibility
• How Amber positioned herself as an expert with zero audience
• A step-by-step plan to use speaking to attract coaching clients—even if you’re brand-new
• Simple ways to repurpose one talk into podcast episodes, reels, & emails

For more tips to rewire your brain around food & stop binge eating for good, connect with Amber Abila today!

• Get instant access to the guided audio to “Stop a Binge Before it Starts” ⁠here: https://www.theconfidenteater.org/urge
• Work with Amber in the Confident Eater Program: https://www.theconfidenteater.org/work-with-me
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconfidenteater_/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@amberabila
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amber.abila.77/
• Free Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/532434625387487/?mibextid=c7yyfP

Ready to grow your coaching business? The Design Live Thrive Summit is currently accepting speakers for our September 2025 3rd annual summit - click here to apply: https://debbieshadid.com/apply

Tired of spinning in indecision about what to post, how to sell your coaching, or explain what you do? This is your moment!

Join me for a live edition of Fast Track + VIP coaching experiences where you'll get real-time feedback on your niche, offers, and marketing, plus the clarity and support you've been looking for.

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The power of authenticity in your coaching business is unmatched! Learn how authenticity in business can unlock your true potential and drive success.

In this video, Debbie is interviewed on Eric Bigger’s podcast, Spiritual Fitness, where they dive into how faith and coaching help women build real success — without relying on paid ads. She shares her Profitable Coach Framework and learn why confidence, connection, and staying true to yourself are the keys to lasting business growth.

Connect with Eric Bigger:

Website: https://www.ericbigger.com/utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=work_with_m..

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eric.bigger/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericbigger/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-bigger-16a46860

🎙️ Listen to the podcast: Spiritual Fitness with Eric Bigger

Connect with Debbie Shadid:

Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-shadid-4056332064

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/debbieshadid/

🎙️ Listen to the podcast: Life Coach Business Building School

#DebbieShadid #SpiritualFitness #EricBigger

Tired of spinning in indecision about what to post, how to sell your coaching, or explain what you do? This is your moment!

Join me for a live edition of Fast Track + VIP coaching experiences where you'll get real-time feedback on your niche, offers, and marketing, plus the clarity and support you've been looking for.

Spots are limited and enrollment closes soon.

Let’s connect → DebbieShadid.com/scheduleLet’s Connect!

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@debbieshadid/

If you’re not using teaching as a marketing strategy, you’re missing the most powerful way to grow your coaching business without paid ads. Learn how to position yourself as the go-to expert by sharing what you know in workshops, lives, and free trainings.

In this episode, I’m sharing a top client-attraction strategy that too many coaches overlook—teaching. If you’ve ever wondered how to turn your passion, experience, and knowledge into paying clients, this is your roadmap. You’ll learn how to build credibility, visibility, and trust by hosting value-packed workshops, repurposing your content with AI, and educating your audience on what coaching really is (and what it’s not). I’ll also explain how to grow your email list, differentiate yourself from therapy, and attract your ideal client without spending money on ads.

Whether you’re a life coach, health coach, or niche expert, this episode will show you why teaching is the fastest path to getting coaching clients.

👉 Watch my FREE Canva Training to build your Professional Coaching Brand: https://coaching.debbieshadid.com/canva
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If your coaching business isn’t growing, these 5 marketing strategies might be the reason why. Learn the do’s and don’ts of life coach marketing—and the mindset that actually brings in paying clients.

In this episode, I break down five essential marketing strategies every life coach must master to attract clients, plus five things to avoid that are silently killing your momentum. If you’ve ever said, “I’m doing everything but still not getting clients,” this is for you. You’ll learn how to use consistent posting, email marketing, monthly workshops, and value-driven conversations to build a boutique-style coaching business. Discover the mindset shifts that separate struggling coaches from successful ones, and why quitting isn’t an option if your purpose is calling. This is your real-world marketing roadmap—no fluff, just what works.

👉 Build Your Boutique Coaching Business with Debbie: https://debbieshadid.com
👉 Book a Free Business Assessment Call: https://debbieshadid.com/schedule
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In this episode, Debbie Shadid and mindset coach Thais Glenn share an exciting announcement: the return of Fast Track—Debbie’s most results-focused and accessible coaching program ever. If you’ve been searching for a clear step-by-step path to build a coaching business with real clients (and not just a pretty website), this is it. Discover the differences between Fast Track and VIP, why now is the perfect time to join, and how this program is uniquely designed to help you finally get traction.

In This Conversation, You’ll Learn:

• Why Debbie brought Fast Track back after retiring it
• What makes Fast Track different from every other business-building program
• How mindset support is woven into every step with coach Thais Glenn
• Why “not knowing what to do” is no longer a valid reason to stay stuck
• The new live trainings, evening coaching options, and incredible time-sensitive bonuses
• Who Fast Track is perfect for—and how to choose between Fast Track and VIP

Time-Sensitive Bonus Highlights:

• Save $800 off the regular price
• No upcharge on payment plans
• Bonus private coaching with Debbie (limited availability)
• Free access to our premium social media training bundle
• Join us for live re-recordings of the Fast Track training modules—real-time coaching and Q&A

Want to talk it through?
Book a free call with Debbie: debbieshadid.com/schedule

Learn More & Enroll:
https://coaching.debbieshadid.com/fasttrack

Tired of spinning in indecision about what to post, how to sell your coaching, or explain what you do? This is your moment!

Join me for a live edition of Fast Track + VIP coaching experiences where you'll get real-time feedback on your niche, offers, and marketing, plus the clarity and support you've been looking for.

Spots are limited and enrollment closes soon.

Let’s connect → DebbieShadid.com/scheduleLet’s Connect!

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@debbieshadid/

Using ChatGPT or other AI tools to create your coaching content? Be careful. If it doesn’t sound like you, it’s costing you clients. In this honest conversation, we explore how to use AI as a tool, not a crutch, in your business.

In this episode, business coaches Debbie Shadid and guest expert Marci Rossi discuss the hidden pitfalls of using AI tools like ChatGPT in your coaching business. From over-relying on AI-generated content to losing your unique voice in your branding, they break down what’s working, what’s not, and how to use AI strategically without sounding like a robot. You’ll hear actionable tips on how to train AI to write like you, what tools actually help, and why authentic human connection is still your biggest advantage. If you’re a coach using AI (or thinking about it), this episode will help you stay ahead without losing yourself in the process.

👉 Build Your Boutique Coaching Business with Debbie: https://debbieshadid.com

👉 Book a Free Business Assessment Call: https://debbieshadid.com/schedule

👉 DM Debbie on Instagram with your takeaway: https://instagram.com/debbieshadid

Tired of spinning in indecision about what to post, how to sell your coaching, or explain what you do? This is your moment!

Join me for a live edition of Fast Track + VIP coaching experiences where you'll get real-time feedback on your niche, offers, and marketing, plus the clarity and support you've been looking for.

Spots are limited and enrollment closes soon.

Let’s connect → DebbieShadid.com/scheduleLet’s Connect!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbieshadid/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/debbieshadid

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@debbieshadid/

Wondering why you’re not getting clients as a coach? It might be because you’re not talking about your business! In this episode, learn how simple conversations can fill your coaching calendar—without social media or complicated marketing.

In this empowering episode, I reveal the overlooked secret to attracting coaching clients: talking about your coaching business every day. Whether you're at the coffee shop, in the DMs, or chatting with neighbors, every conversation is a marketing opportunity. Discover how to confidently talk about your business without sounding salesy, how to sharpen your message through real conversations, and why this is the fastest, easiest way to get coaching clients—even without an email list or social media. If you feel like the “best kept secret,” it’s time to get visible and grow your boutique-style coaching business one authentic conversation at a time.

👉 Build Your Boutique Coaching Business with Debbie: https://debbieshadid.com

👉 Book a Free Business Assessment Call: https://debbieshadid.com/schedule

👉 DM Debbie on Instagram with your takeaway: https://instagram.com/debbieshadid

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