In this Office Hours replay, I answer one coach's question: how do you keep clients coming back after the program ends? To get there, we start at the beginning. 

How to build your package, how to price it based on the transformation you deliver instead of the hour you spend, and how to plant the seed so the end of your program isn't the end of the relationship.

Plus the one-line message to send a past client this week.

In this episode

• Why most coaching packages are designed to end (and why that's no judgment, we all start there)
• The 3 elements of a coaching package: the container, the steps, and what to cut and what to keep
• Why the restaurant appetizer is the right model for a new coach's first offer
• How to decide between weekly and every-other-week sessions
• The "fire hose" problem: when too much value turns into overwhelm
• Why pricing by the session keeps you comparing yourself to the coach charging $100
• The 3 things to weigh when you name your price
• Why to test your package with 5 to 10 clients before building something new
• How to plant the seed around week 10 so clients know what comes next
• Why she needs you more in month four than in month one
• This week's action step: the past-client check-in

Links Mentioned In This Episode:

Office Hours with Michelle (free, Saturdays at 9 AM PT on YouTube; send your question): coachwithclients.co/office-hours

The Builder Room ($27/month, weekly live Q&A plus 3 action steps; bring your package for feedback): builderroomforcoaches.com

Last week's Office Hours episode on getting your ICF coaching hours: https://youtu.be/XChQQZimBTs?si=Ovcdir906ZKj4mkV 

ICF Global Coaching Study (the coaching rate data mentioned in the episode): coachingfederation.org/resources/research/global-coaching-study

Know Exactly What To Fix To Get Your Next Paying Client: coachwithclients.co/find-one-thing

Book a strategy call (to talk about 1:1 or the Academy): coachwithclients.co/strategycall

Drop me a line and share your thoughts!

About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

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And most coaches try to get there one barter session at a time. Or $60 at a time through a matching company.

Honestly? That's a slow way to get certified. And it's an even slower way to build a coaching business.

Here's the thing. Getting your hours and getting paying clients can be the SAME path.

In this episode of the Make It Visible Podcast, I walk you through how I did it. I bartered for one round, just 12 hours, and said "Wait, I am not doing this." Then I started running paid workshops at a local women's club. Time management. Stress management. Slides, projector, the whole thing.

Some days, 2 people showed up. Some days, zero. I kept going anyway.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• Why $60 matching companies make it harder to build a real coaching business
• Where your dream clients already gather: Meetup, gyms, libraries, hospitals, and even your workplace
• How to plant the seed so your pro bono clients want to keep working with you
• Why you need a renewal package before your first package even ends
• The exact question to ask at the end of every session: "What feels right for you?"
• Why a 4-week package is easier to say yes to than a 3-month commitment

Your homework
Pick ONE place where your dream clients already hang out. Find out who plans their events. Reach out before Friday.

Not next month. Before Friday.

Resources mentioned

• Free strategy call
• Niche & Avatar Builder (inside The Builder)
• Coach With Clients Academy
• Save your seat for live Office Hours for FREE
• Meetup
• Eventbrite
• ICF ACC requirements

Quick ICF note: For your ACC, you need 100 coaching hours with at least 8 clients. At least 75 of those hours must be paid. Always check ICF's site for the latest rules.

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@michellekueispeak

Loved this episode? Share it with a coach friend who's still bartering hours.

Drop me a line and share your thoughts!

About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

Subscribe & review:

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In this episode, I walk you through the exact 30-day plan to get your first and next paying client. Week by week. No new tools, no rebrand, no fixing your Instagram bio for the third time this week.

Here's the thing. Coach A posts five times a week and hears crickets. Coach B posts twice a week and signs three clients. Same platform. Same effort. Different result.

The difference is that every post has a job.

Without a plan, every post becomes a brand new decision you're asking your audience to make. And confused people don't sign up. They don't even know what you're offering.

What you'll walk away with:

• Why posting more isn't the fix. Twice a week with a plan beats daily with none.
• The full 30-day plan, week by week. One problem and one offer, then conversations, then proof your offer solves it, then the ask.
• The red carpet rule. Why jumping from one-on-one to workshop to masterclass every week kills all three.

Resource mention in this episode: 

Free Diagnostic Tool

Join the free 3 Part training to start your coaching biz Here

Drop me a line and share your thoughts!

About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

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Book a strategy call with Michelle ➔ http://coachwithclients.co/strategycall

He wanted to know if she was getting ripped off.

So I read the email. And I thought about you.

Most coaches don't know much about marketing. That's not a character flaw. Nobody taught you. But when somebody shows up using words you've never heard, you get that little feeling of "hmm, maybe this person is right." And that feeling is the product. That's what they're selling you.

A real marketer sells you a result. 

A rip-off sells you the feeling of doing something.

In this episode I walk through the 10 red flags I see all the time, and I give you 4 questions to send back to anyone before you hand over a dollar.

Ready to stop being the coach who can't tell the difference?

Come to Start Small, Start Right, my free three-part training. You don't have to become a marketer. You just need to know enough to check the work.

We kick off Tuesday, September 8th, and on the 12th we're live building page one of your business plan together.

Register free: https://mycoachingbizplan.com

Drop me a line and share your thoughts!

About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

Subscribe & review:

If this episode helped you, the best thank-you is a quick rating and review wherever you listen.

 
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Website ➔ michellekuei.com

Book a strategy call with Michelle ➔ http://coachwithclients.co/strategycall

But should you?

Here's the thing. Most coaches hear "get on Substack" and think it's the answer to getting clients. It's not.

Substack is a place to get found. That's it. It's not where you keep people. It's where they meet you.

I spent 30 days on it. This episode is what I learned.

You'll hear why there's no algorithm fighting you like on Instagram. 

Why you don't really own your Substack list (and where to send people so you don't lose them). 

And the one mistake that keeps coaches busy, liked, and still broke.

Drop me a line and share your thoughts!

About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

Subscribe & review:

If this episode helped you, the best thank-you is a quick rating and review wherever you listen.

 
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Substack ➔   / dearcoach.substack.com
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Website ➔ michellekuei.com

Book a strategy call with Michelle ➔ http://coachwithclients.co/strategycall

But lately I had a different thought, and a client email this weekend made it click. You're not missing a system. You're not missing another program. You're missing the one thing a regular job always gave you: a deadline and a job description.

No boss. No clock. No order of operations. Just you, wearing every hat at once. Of course it feels like chaos.

In this episode I break down what a real system actually is, why "be more visible" is incomplete advice, and the one-line routine that cuts through the noise.

In this episode:

• A system is a routine, not a tool you download and install
• Why visibility does not equal clients (visibility sparks conversation, conversation gets clients)
• What an overwhelmed coach's day really looks like, and why doing a little of everything keeps you stuck
• How to reverse-engineer your routine from the only goal that matters
• The one metric to measure, and it's not downloads or followers

Your homework this week: write your routine in one single line. How do I get clients? Which really means: how do I start conversations? Then give yourself the deadline nobody else will. Three conversations by Friday.

Resources & links:
🔗 Free 7-Step Roadmap to build your coaching business and get paying clients

 🔗 Coaching Biz Lounge, ongoing marketing support for coaches, built by a coach ($197/month)

Enjoying the show? Follow so you don't miss next week's honest hot take on Substack, and if this one landed, a quick rating and review helps another coach find it.

I'd love to hear it: 

what kind of conversation have you been having this week? Message me and tell me. You never know who needs to hear exactly what you do.

Drop me a line and share your thoughts!

About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

Subscribe & review:

If this episode helped you, the best thank-you is a quick rating and review wherever you listen.

 
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Book a strategy call with Michelle ➔ http://coachwithclients.co/strategycall

It starts small. You skip a post because nobody's online anyway. Then you skip an email. A discovery call comes through and you never follow up. And then it's July.

You tell yourself you'll get serious again in September.

By the time fall comes, your momentum is gone. Your warm spring leads have cooled all the way off. Your audience forgot what you do. And you're starting over, because visibility doesn't pick up where you left it.

In this episode I break down why coaches go quiet from June to August, what it actually costs you, and how to stay visible without being glued to your phone all summer. 

In this episode:

• The summer fade. Why going quiet from June to August doesn't pause your business, it resets it.
• The two quiet seasons. How most coaches lose momentum twice a year and rebuild from scratch every time.
• The AI content trap. Why a robot-written week of scheduled posts kills your engagement (not time relevant, not place relevant, not person relevant).
• My August cruise plan. The exact way I map content around two weeks off the grid at sea.
• The 3 things content that sells must do. Name the problem your right person actually has. Show it's solvable. Then invite them into your world.
• Why naming the problem feels icky. The belief most coaches carry about marketing, and why it's flat-out wrong.

Content that sells does three things. It names the real problem. It shows that problem is solvable. And it invites the right person in. Do that, and you stop chasing clients. They come already sold.

Stop chasing clients. Start attracting them.

Join me live: Clients on Repeat

I'm running a free live training on Thursday, June 18, called Clients on Repeat.

I'll walk you through why coaches go quiet and burn out, how to stay visible without living on your phone, and how to create content that sells for you. No ads. No burnout.

It's free. It's live. And I'm not sending a replay, so only people who register get the recording.

Grab your seat

Before you go:

Hit reply or comment below and tell me: what happens to your coaching business in the summer? And is there a coaching niche that actually heats up while everyone else goes quiet? I'm curious.

Drop me a line and share your thoughts!

About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

Subscribe & review:

If this episode helped you, the best thank-you is a quick rating and review wherever you listen.

 
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Book a strategy call with Michelle ➔ http://coachwithclients.co/strategycall

In this episode, Michelle walks through a session with a client who'd been rewriting her elevator pitch for weeks, only to discover her real coaching niche had been sitting in her own story the whole time.

If your niche statement sounds good in a workshop but lands flat in real conversation, this episode is for you.

What you'll learn:

• The one question that reveals your real coaching niche in five minutes
• Three signs your niche is too generic (and what each one is actually costing you)
• Why your dream client is almost always the version of you from a few years ago
• The identity work hiding inside what looks like a marketing problem
• A 10-minute exercise to rewrite your niche statement

Quotable moments:

"Most coaches think they have a niche problem. They almost never do. They have an identity problem."

"The discomfort of claiming her is usually the discomfort of admitting how far you've come."

"You don't have to invent her. You just have to name her."

Mentioned in this episode:

• The 10-minute niche exercise (full version on the blog)
• Dear Coach Letter on Substack: weekly letters on building a coaching business that pays you on repeat
• The Make It Visible podcast archive

Resources & next steps:

• Subscribe to the Dear Coach weekly letter
• Want help finding your real niche? Learn about Coaching Biz Builder

Drop me a line and share your thoughts!

About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

Subscribe & review:

If this episode helped you, the best thank-you is a quick rating and review wherever you listen.

 
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Book a strategy call with Michelle ➔ http://coachwithclients.co/strategycall

And then nothing happened.

The texts went unanswered. The group emails got crickets. The friends you cheered on through their own businesses didn't even acknowledge yours.

If that's where you are right now, this episode is for you.

In this conversation, Michelle is naming a pattern she's seeing across her client roster: the warm market silence that almost every new coach faces in their first 90 days. The texts that don't get returned. The colleagues who don't respond. The friends who quietly disappear when you start talking about your business.

Most coaches take this personally. Michelle is here to tell you it's not.

You'll hear the real psychology behind why your warm market goes quiet (it's not rejection, it's something else entirely), why your business will not be built by the people who knew you before you became a coach, and a specific strategy Michelle is teaching her clients right now to bypass the warm market trap and find their first paying clients.

She also walks through three actions you can take this week to stop drowning and start moving forward, even if you've been quietly stuck for months.

If you're a newly certified coach who's been launching to crickets, this episode is going to feel like a hug.

What You'll Learn in This Episode

• Why your warm market is going silent (and the three reasons it's not personal)
• The psychology behind why people don't respond to your launch announcements
• Why coaching is hard for some of your closest people to support, even if they love you
• The "research call" strategy that's getting Michelle's clients their first paying clients
• How to invite strangers into a 30-minute conversation that often turns into a coaching relationship
• What to do when you've been hiding the fact that you've worked with a coach yourself
• Three specific actions you can take this week to break the silence

Free Live Workshop: Saturday at 9 AM PT

If this episode landed for you and you want to learn a step by step roadmap in building your coaching biz with paying clients. Come join me in the training 

Register here →

Drop me a line and share your thoughts!

About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

Subscribe & review:

If this episode helped you, the best thank-you is a quick rating and review wherever you listen.

 
🐦 SOCIAL STUFF:

Substack ➔   / dearcoach.substack.com
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Facebook ➔   / coachmichellekuei
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Website ➔ michellekuei.com

Book a strategy call with Michelle ➔ http://coachwithclients.co/strategycall

You're posting. Showing up. Telling everyone you have a coaching business. So why aren't the clients coming?

In this episode, Michelle breaks down what your social media content is actually doing (and what it isn't), why client acquisition takes longer than you think, and 3 specific things you can change in your everyday conversations starting today to turn casual chats into sales conversations.

Plus, a free masterclass invitation to help you get your first paying clients.

Kicks off May 5th.

🎁 FREE MASTERCLASS — Get Your First Paying Clients

Two recorded videos plus one live session with me where we'll write your "who" statement together (who you help, with what, and how). This is step one of my 7-step Client Enrollment Method.

Sign up at clientenrollmentmethod.com

Drop me a line and share your thoughts!

About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

Subscribe & review:

If this episode helped you, the best thank-you is a quick rating and review wherever you listen.

 
🐦 SOCIAL STUFF:

Substack ➔   / dearcoach.substack.com
Instagram ➔ /@elevatelifecoach
Facebook ➔   / coachmichellekuei
Linkedin ➔   / michellekuei
Website ➔ michellekuei.com

Book a strategy call with Michelle ➔ http://coachwithclients.co/strategycall

The website. The Canva graphics. The lead magnet. The Instagram grid. The CRM you signed up for because someone said you needed it.

And yet — still no clients.

Here's the hard truth: busy is not the same as productive. And until you know the difference between tasks that lead to clients and tasks that just feel like progress, you're going to keep spinning your wheels.

In this episode, Michelle is giving you one filter question that will immediately cut through the overwhelm and show you exactly what to focus on in your coaching business right now.

You'll learn:

• Why new coaches feel overwhelmed (and why it has nothing to do with how much you're doing)
• The one question to ask before working on anything in your business
• Which common coaching tasks actually lead to clients — and which ones don't
• The only three things you actually need to start getting paying clients
• Why your website, your logo, and your CRM are not what's standing between you and clients

If you've been building and building and still wondering where the clients are — this episode is for you.

Resources Mentioned:

• Free Strategy Audit Call: coachwithclients.com/strategycall

Drop me a line and share your thoughts!

About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

Subscribe & review:

If this episode helped you, the best thank-you is a quick rating and review wherever you listen.

 
🐦 SOCIAL STUFF:

Substack ➔   / dearcoach.substack.com
Instagram ➔ /@elevatelifecoach
Facebook ➔   / coachmichellekuei
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Website ➔ michellekuei.com

Book a strategy call with Michelle ➔ http://coachwithclients.co/strategycall

Life coaching.
 Business coaching.
 Wellness coaching.

People are actively looking for help.

So why are so many coaches still struggling to sign even 2–3 consistent clients?

In this episode, I’m breaking down the 3 real reasons coaches aren’t getting clients — and I promise at least one of these is going to hit home.

Because the problem isn’t the market.

The problem is how you’re showing up in it.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why coaching demand is NOT the issue
 • The difference between coaching vs marketing
 • Why leading with “process” is costing you clients
 • The biggest mistake coaches make on discovery calls
 • Why avoiding sales is hurting your business
 • How to make a clear, confident offer without being pushy
 • What actually helps people say YES to working with you

🎁 Resources Mentioned

👉 Six-Figure Niche & Avatar Builder
http://6figurenichebuilder.com

👉 Book a Strategy Call
 http://coachwithclients.com/strategycall

Drop me a line and share your thoughts!

About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

Subscribe & review:

If this episode helped you, the best thank-you is a quick rating and review wherever you listen.

 
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Website ➔ michellekuei.com

Book a strategy call with Michelle ➔ http://coachwithclients.co/strategycall

I thought having a website would make my business look legitimate.

So I bought the domain, started designing the pages, and planned to send people there.

But what I didn’t realize at the time was this:

A website only works when the foundation behind it is clear.

Without the right messaging, niche, and copy, a beautiful website won’t bring you clients.

In this episode, I’m sharing two of the biggest mistakes I see coaches make when building their website — mistakes that can cost thousands of dollars and months of frustration.

If you're thinking about building a website (or already have one), this episode will help you make sure it actually works.

In this episode we talk about:

• Why many coaches build their website too early
• The real purpose of a coaching website
• Why copy should come before design
• The messaging mistake that makes websites confusing
• Why nobody will visit your website unless you promote it
• The two foundational things every coaching website needs

🔗 Links Mentioned

Website

 https://elevatelifecoaching.org

Free Resource:

 7-Step Roadmap to Build Your Coaching Business & Get Clients

YouTube Channel

Marketing, But Easier for coaches

Drop me a line and share your thoughts!

About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

Subscribe & review:

If this episode helped you, the best thank-you is a quick rating and review wherever you listen.

 
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Website ➔ michellekuei.com

Book a strategy call with Michelle ➔ http://coachwithclients.co/strategycall

They spend thousands of dollars building funnels, websites, and memberships…and they still don’t have paying clients.

So in today’s episode, I’m breaking down what a funnel actually is — and how to set up a simple funnel as a new coach without complicated tech or expensive software.

Because a funnel isn’t magic.

It’s just the path that turns strangers into clients:
 how people find you → how they trust you → how they pay you.

In this episode, we cover:

• What a funnel really is (in plain English)
• The 3 stages of a simple funnel: Attention, Nurture, Conversion
• Why your funnel won’t be a straight line (and what to do instead)
• How to stop chasing clients and let the system do the work
• The beginner-friendly way to build your funnel

🎁 Resources Mentioned

✅ Free 7-Step Roadmap to Build Your Coaching Business & Get Clients

📩 Want feedback on your funnel idea?
 Email me: michelle@elevatelifecoaching.org

✅ Coaching Business Lounge (ongoing support + feedback)

Drop me a line and share your thoughts!

About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

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When should you actually start building your coaching business?

In this episode, I’m breaking down why waiting until you finish certification could slow your visibility, delay your income, and keep you stuck longer than necessary.

Over the years, I’ve had countless new coaches ask me:

• Do I really need certification?
• When should I start marketing myself?
• What do I say when someone asks what I do?
• How do I build an audience if I’m just getting started?

If building your coaching business is on your list this year, this episode is for you.

Inside this episode:

✔ Do you really need certification?
 ✔ When should you begin marketing yourself?
 ✔ What do you say when someone asks what you do?
 ✔ How to build an audience before you’re “ready”
 ✔ The 3 actions every coach should take this week
 ✔ The biggest mistake beginners make when testing offers

If becoming a working coach is on your goal list this year, hit play.

🎁 Resources Mentioned

Free 7-Step Roadmap to Build Your Coaching Business & Get Clients
 👉 Get It Here

Want the referral email template I used to get early clients?
 Email me at: michelle@elevatelifecoaching.org

🎧 Coming Next

Next week: How to create a simple funnel as a beginner coach — so you always know where your next client is coming from.

Drop me a line and share your thoughts!

About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

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But then the brain kicks in…

Who am I to call myself a coach?
Should I wait until I graduate?
What if people judge me?

In this episode, I'm tackling one of the biggest identity blocks keeping talented coaches invisible and broke. 

💡 What You’ll Learn

• Why waiting to finish your program delays your income
• The real reason new coaches hesitate to use the title
• How identity affects visibility and confidence
• What happens when you coach but never invite someone to continue
• The difference between helping and actually serving
• Three steps to start seeing yourself as a coach now
• A weekly action challenge to build momentum immediately

🎁 Free Resource Mentioned
Ready for a step-by-step plan? 👉 Download Michelle’s 7-Step Roadmap to Build Your Coaching Business & Get Clients

🚀 Want Support Building Your Coaching Business? Check out Michelle’s programs, coaching, and free resources:  https://elevatelifecoaching.org

Drop me a line and share your thoughts!

About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

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• “I love coaching… but my business feels all over the place”
• “I have so many tools, but I don’t know how to package them”
• “I’m doing a lot… and still not getting clients”

This episode is for you.

In today’s conversation, I’m sharing real client stories and the behind-the-scenes shifts that happen when coaches stop guessing and finally get clear on:

• who they’re meant to serve (without spiraling)
• how to merge their skills, story, and experience into one clear offer
• how to market in a way that feels grounded instead of exhausting
• why confidence grows when you have a real plan

You’ll hear what it looks like when coaches go from scattered to clear, from overthinking to taking action, and from hiding to actually being seen.

This isn’t about becoming louder or more “salesy.”
 It’s about clarity, support, and building a business that actually fits you.

In this episode, we cover:

• The internal shift coaches don’t expect when they do this work
• Why having more tools isn’t the answer
• The “Who do I serve?” question that keeps coaches stuck
• How niche clarity shows up through the right questions
• The difference between having an idea and taking action
• Why introverted coaches thrive with simple, clear strategy
• What changes when fear turns into curiosity

🚪 Coaching Biz Builder is OPEN

If you’re ready to stop guessing and want support building your message, offer, and client-getting plan step by step, Coaching Biz Builder is open for a limited time.

This is my 8-week live cohort where we build:

• a clear message people recognize themselves in
• an offer that’s easy to say yes to
• one visibility path you can stick with
• a simple enrollment process that doesn’t feel awkward or salesy

➡️ Learn more and join here: http://coachingbizbuilder.com

Drop me a line and share your thoughts!

About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

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1. In this episode, I’ll walk you through:
2. Why coaches get targeted so much online
3. The open-ended questions to ask before you say yes
4. How to check audience quality (so you don’t waste your time)
5. What to research before you hop on a call
6. How to stop feeling like you’re “missing out” if you don’t respond

If you’re a new or newish life coach trying to get clients online and you feel bombarded by “opportunities”… this is for you.

Drop me a line and share your thoughts!

About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

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Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

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Or maybe people book a call… and then disappear?

In this episode, I’m breaking down how to know exactly who you’re meant to coach—and why creating content for everyone is one of the biggest reasons coaches struggle to attract clients.

I’m sharing real lessons from my own journey, including:

• Why my early content attracted all kinds of people—but not the right ones
• The moment I realized I needed to be more intentional about who I wanted to work with
• How your content should quietly pre‑sell the right clients before they ever book a call
• Why niche clarity is allowed to evolve (and why that’s actually normal)
• Three powerful questions to help you identify who you’re truly meant to coach

💬 I’d also love to hear from you—are you creating content just to stay visible, or are you being intentional about who you’re calling in?

Drop me a line and share your thoughts!

About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

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Most coaches wait until late December (or January itself) to figure out what they’re offering, where they’re showing up, and how they’re going to make money in the new year.

The problem?
Your future clients don’t wait.

They’re already out there—setting goals, looking for support, and deciding who they’re going to invest in before January even starts.

In this episode, I’m walking you through the exact 90-day visibility and profit planning process I’ve used for the last seven years to go from feeling unsure day‑to‑day… to starting every year with clarity, confidence, and a real plan.

I’m also sharing how I use my 90-Day Visibility & Profit Worksheet to reverse‑engineer my offers, content, and visibility—without being everywhere or doing all the things.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why waiting until January actually puts you behind
• How to set realistic profit goals—and reverse‑engineer them into action
• Why choosing one focus platform builds momentum faster than chasing trends
• How to turn your offer into content that builds trust before you sell

🎁 Get the 90-Day Visibility & Profit Worksheet

Want a copy of the exact worksheet I use?

👉 Click here to join my email community.
You’ll receive a welcome email—just hit reply with the word WORKSHEET, and I’ll send it straight to you.

🤝 Want deeper support?

If you want help mapping this out together, you can also book a 30‑minute strategy call with me. We’ll look at where you are now, what could work better, and what support makes the most sense for your coaching business.

Drop me a line and share your thoughts!

About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

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Which sounds great as a user.
 As a life coach trying to get clients? That hits differently.

In this episode, I break down what the 2026 Instagram algorithm changes really mean for life coaches and how to create content that still gets seen, saves you from shouting into the void, and actually leads to paying clients.

We will talk about:

• How AI and the Reels algorithm decide what content gets pushed out
• What high value content actually looks like for life coaches in 2026
• Why vague messaging like “I help women feel more confident” is not enough anymore. 

Mentioned in this episode

🎁 Free 7 Step Coaching Biz Roadmap
Want help tightening up your message and turning your content into a client getting system?

👉 Grab the free roadmap here

It will walk you through the foundations you need so your content is not just “nice” but actually leads somewhere.

📞 Interested in working together?

 After you grab the roadmap, you will have the option to book a strategy call with me. 

On that call, we will look at where your visibility is getting stuck, what you actually want your coaching business to do for you, and whether it makes sense to work together.

If you enjoy this episode, hit follow, leave a quick review, or share it with another coach who is tired of feeling like the algorithm has them on mute.

Drop me a line and share your thoughts!

About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

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“Do I have to be a business or marketing coach to make money?”

...this episode is for you.

Today I’m diving into the Top 5 Coaching Niches That Are Set to Explode in 2026 — and here’s the good news:
None of them involve teaching other coaches how to coach or sell.

In fact, these are all real-world, people-first niches that solve urgent, specific, high-value problems that people actually want to pay for.

🎧 Inside this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why business coaching is not the only profitable path
• The 5 fastest-growing coaching niches to watch in 2026 (and why)
• How to position yourself as the go-to coach in a crowded market
• 5 powerful questions to help you find your niche (the one that fits YOU)
• Why finding your niche is just one piece of a coaching business that gets clients

📎 LINKS & RESOURCES

• 🎯 Take the Client Readiness Assessment – See exactly where you stand and what’s missing in your business:
  https://clientreadinessscore.scoreapp.com
  
  
• 🧠 Grab the 7-Step Coaching Business Starter Checklist (Free PDF):
  https://coachwithclients.com/coachingbizstarterchecklist
  
  
• 💬 Ready for support? Book a free strategy call to map out your 90-day plan to clients:
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About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

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Whether you're a coach who's ready to rest, reflect, or just hide from your to-do list, there’s a way to stay visible without burning out or feeling like you have to launch a Black Friday sale just to be relevant.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing 5 simple, effective holiday marketing strategies you can use to stay front-of-mind with your audience—without the pressure of running a big promo, creating new offers, or adding more tasks to your plate.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

✅ The #1 reason coaches lose momentum during the holidays (and how to fix it)
 ✅ Easy ways to reconnect with your audience, past clients, and future clients
 ✅ How to simplify your visibility efforts while still nurturing relationships
 ✅ The one aligned task you should choose for December
✅ Why visibility is about rhythm, not pressure—and how to use this season to your advantage

This episode is all about doing less—but more intentionally—so you can rest, stay visible, and head into 2026 with momentum already rolling.

🎁 Mentioned in this episode:

• ✅ Free 7-Step Coaching Business Starter Checklist
  
  A step-by-step roadmap to build a coaching business that actually gets clients.
• 🔍 Client Enrollment Method Assessment
  
  Discover your strongest and weakest business areas + get a personalized video breakdown from me.
• 📩 Want support building your visibility system in 2026?
   Grab a free strategy call and let’s build a plan that feels good (and actually works).

Rather read this episode? Check out the article HERE

Drop me a line and share your thoughts!

About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

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In this episode, I’m breaking down the 3 biggest blocks keeping newly certified coaches from building a profitable business—and how to overcome them without the overwhelm.

You’ll learn:

• Why “traffic” is your real problem (and how to fix it)
• How to stop offering free sessions and start coaching paying clients
• The real reason your offer isn’t selling (even if it sounds amazing)
• My 7-step visibility framework that helps turn strangers into dream clients

📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Get your free 7-Step Coaching Biz Checklist → https://coachwithclients.com/coachingbizstarterchecklist

How to put your first coaching package together: https://youtu.be/zz_v9wSbeQU

How to price your coaching package: https://youtu.be/CFKSDiuv2NI

#LifeCoachMarketing #NewLifeCoach #GetCoachingClients #OnlineCoachingBusiness #CoachCertification #VisibilityStrategy #CoachingOffer #ClientAttraction #LifeCoachHelp #CoachingTips #BusinessForCoaches #CoachingWithoutSocialMedia

Drop me a line and share your thoughts!

About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

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Not so fast, coach.

In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the biggest myths I hear from life, career, and leadership coaches — the belief that your audience is only on LinkedIn because of their job title.

Your dream clients are humans first, professionals second.

They hang out at book clubs, soccer fields, cooking classes, and yes… maybe the occasional LinkedIn scroll.

But if you’re only showing up where you think they should be, you’re missing where they actually are.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why assuming “LinkedIn = professional clients” is a marketing trap
• Where your clients are actually spending their time (and attention)
• How to rethink your visibility strategy so you can connect — not chase

🎁 Want to know if you're client trained or client-ready? 

Take an assessment to find out what the missing link is in your coaching business: clientreadinessscore.scoreapp.com

Drop me a line and share your thoughts!

About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

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If you’re a new coach trying to get clients, here’s the hard truth: business cards aren’t the tool that’ll build your business. 

But there is something better—and it starts with how you talk about what you do.

In this episode, I’ll walk you through:

• Why business cards aren’t helping you get clients
• What to do instead to create real connection
• A better way to start conversations that lead to paying clients

🎁 BONUS: Grab my free 7-Step Checklist to Build a Coaching Biz That Gets Clients

💬 Want my 1:1 eyes on your coaching biz?
Apply to work together: https://coachwithclients.com/privatecoaching

Drop me a line and share your thoughts!

About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

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“How do I actually launch something?”“What tools do I really need?”“When’s the best time to host a masterclass?”“Do I need social media to get clients?”

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the 3 biggest lessons I learned from launching my group coaching program — and what I’d absolutely do differently if I were starting from scratch.

Whether you’re brand new or figuring out how to turn your coaching skills into paying clients, this one’s for you.

🎯 What you’ll learn:

• How to pick the right platform (without wasting $$$)
• What no one tells you about the best time to host your live event
• Why your social presence is your silent sales team
• My honest take on Kajabi vs Go High Level

🎁 Grab the free 7-step roadmap: From Certified Coach → Paid Clients
👉 https://coachwithclients.com/coachingbizstarterchecklist

💬 Want my 1:1 eyes on your coaching biz?
Apply to work together: https://coachwithclients.com/privatecoaching

Drop me a line and share your thoughts!

About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

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In this episode, I’m revealing 3 sneaky ways self-coaching is keeping you stuck — and how to flip it so you can stop spinning and start signing clients.

💛 Grab the free guide: A Simple 3-Step Guide Every Female Life Coach Needs to Stand Out, Attract Clients, and Build a Business

🔑 What You’ll Learn:

• The difference between learning and integrating
• Why “trust the process” is keeping you broke
• How to shift from “coach mode” to “CEO mode”
• What to say in your posts so people know how to hire you

#LifeCoachBusiness #CoachingTips #VisibilityCoach #GetCoachingClients #MichelleKuei #MindsetForCoaches #LifeCoachMarketing #CoachingBizBuilder

Drop me a line and share your thoughts!

About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

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Enrollment is open for a few days only → Join Coaching Biz Builder

If more information were the answer, you’d be booked out by now. Between Facebook groups, YouTube, free downloads, and ChatGPT, you’ve collected a mountain of tips—but still feel stuck. In this episode, I break down why information overload keeps you spinning and what actually gets you clients: clarity, strategy, and support (aka integration).

You’ll hear real examples of “fragmented tactics” (reels, LinkedIn articles, cold DMs, funnels, ManyChat, freebies) and why they stall out without a clear niche, message, offer, and client-path. Then I walk you through what to focus on instead so your actions turn into discovery calls and paying clients.

🔑 What You’ll Learn

• Why information ≠ integration: the real reason random tips aren’t moving your business forward
• How to pick the right strategy for your current stage (and ignore “do everything” pressure)
• The 3 essentials that create momentum: clarity (niche, message, offer), strategy (visibility → conversations → clients), and support (personalized feedback to fix leaks)
• Freebie & funnel pitfalls and how to connect them to an offer people actually buy
• A simple lens to evaluate any tactic so you stop wasting time and start booking calls

Drop me a line and share your thoughts!

About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

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Book a strategy call with Michelle ➔ http://coachwithclients.co/strategycall

Free sessions don’t create paying clients.

They create freebie seekers, drain your confidence, and leave you wondering if coaching can ever be a real business.

In this episode of the Make It Visible Podcast, I’m breaking down why free sessions don’t work and what you should be doing instead if you want to fill your calendar with paying clients.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The 3 reasons free sessions keep you stuck in confusion (instead of building momentum).
• The mindset shift you need to stop proving your worth and start owning your value.
• What to offer instead of free sessions that actually leads to discovery calls and paying clients.

Because yes — you can build your coaching business and sign clients without giving away all your time for free.

Links & Resources:
🎯 Join the free masterclass: Your First $5K Month: How to Market, Get Clients, and Build an Online Coaching Biz (Even if You’re New) → https://coachwithclients.com/5kmasterclass

If this episode hit home for you, share it with another coach who’s stuck in the “free session cycle.” We’re in this together.

Drop me a line and share your thoughts!

About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

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 And how do I get testimonials if I haven’t charged anyone?

In this episode of Make It Visible, I’m breaking down 3 ways to prove your credibility and authority even if you don’t have a single client success story yet. Because yes — you can confidently charge $5K without a wall of testimonials to back you up.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 

1. Why your “I help” statement is more than just an elevator pitch).

2. How to use your story, background, or industry data to build authority before your first client.

3. How showing a clear framework instantly builds trust and confidence in your offer.

Links & Resources:

 👉 Save your spot in the free masterclass: Your First $5K Month: How to Market, Get Clients, and Build an Online Coaching Biz (Even if You’re New) → https://coachwithclients.com/5kmasterclass

If you found this episode helpful, share it with a coach who needs to hear it. And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a visibility tip that helps you get seen, get clients, and grow your coaching business.

Drop me a line and share your thoughts!

About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

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If this episode helped you, the best thank-you is a quick rating and review wherever you listen.

 
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Book a strategy call with Michelle ➔ http://coachwithclients.co/strategycall

In this episode, I’ll break down:

• Why calling yourself a life coach is too broad and keeps clients confused
• The comparison trap that makes your offer feel less valuable than other coaches
• How fuzzy messaging kills sales — and what to say instead so people book with you

And here’s the good news: each of these problems has a solution. Yes, you can get paying clients, and yes, you can hit your first $5K month — without giving away free sessions forever.

👉 Join my free masterclass: Your First $5K Month: How to Market, Get Clients, and Build an Online Coaching Biz (Even if You’re New)
https://coachwithclients.com/5kmasterclass

✨ If you’re new — or “new-ish” — and you’re ready to stop guessing and start getting clients, this masterclass is for you. Save your seat today!

#LifeCoach #CoachingBusiness #GetCoachingClients

Drop me a line and share your thoughts!

About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

Subscribe & review:

If this episode helped you, the best thank-you is a quick rating and review wherever you listen.

 
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Book a strategy call with Michelle ➔ http://coachwithclients.co/strategycall

In today’s episode, I’m sharing the real reason so many life coaches feel stuck, overwhelmed, or scattered in their business-building journey.

It’s not about a lack of effort. It’s not even about talent.

It’s that most new coaches are operating with isolated pieces of a much bigger system—and without a full picture, those pieces rarely lead to consistent clients or income.

🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What visibility marketing really means—and how it applies to everything you do
• How to shift from piecing things together to building with strategy and clarity
• The five essential elements every coaching business needs to grow sustainably
• An invitation to my free live masterclass: Your First $5K Month as a Life Coach

If you’re a coach in the early stages of building your business, and you’re looking for a smarter, more strategic way to attract aligned clients and build momentum—this is the episode for you.

💡 Join the Free Masterclass: Your First $5K Month as a Life Coach

In this live training, I’ll show you the roadmap I teach my clients to go from guessing to getting booked—with clarity, confidence, and a system that actually works. 🎟️ Register here: coachwithclients.com/5Kmasterclass

Drop me a line and share your thoughts!

About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

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If this episode helped you, the best thank-you is a quick rating and review wherever you listen.

 
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Book a strategy call with Michelle ➔ http://coachwithclients.co/strategycall

80% there, but holding back because you think you need one more thing before you tell the world about your coaching offer?

Inside this episode, you’ll learn:

 ✔️ The hidden cost of waiting until you feel “ready”
 ✔️ Why clarity only comes after action (and not before)
 ✔️ My simple 3-step approach to announce your offer, sketch a starter package, and refine it as you go

✨ Action Step: Write your announcement post today. It doesn’t have to be fancy. Just tell your audience what you’re doing now and invite them to reach out.

💡 Want a roadmap so you don’t spin in circles? Grab my FREE Coaching Biz Roadmap — a 3-step guide that shows you:

• The exact milestones every successful coach hits on the way to clients
• What actually matters right now (and what you can ignore for later 🙌)
• How to move forward with clarity instead of just “figuring it out”

👉 Get it here: coachwithclients.com/3stepscoachingbiz

If this episode gave you the nudge you needed, share it with a coach friend who’s been sitting in “almost ready” mode. 

And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.

Drop me a line and share your thoughts!

About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

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If this episode helped you, the best thank-you is a quick rating and review wherever you listen.

 
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Book a strategy call with Michelle ➔ http://coachwithclients.co/strategycall

👉 “Of course you need a website!”
 👉 “Forget the website, just get clients!”

So… which one is true for you?

In today’s episode, we’re spilling the tea on the real truth about websites for coaches. (Spoiler: your website isn’t the problem. The real question is: are you actually ready for one?)

Here’s what you'll learn from this episode: 

• Why your website might be acting like a digital tumbleweed (ouch).
• The exact stage in your business when a website finally makes sense (and starts paying you back).
• The 3 signs you’re ready for a site that becomes your 24/7 spokesperson.
• What to do instead of wasting money on colors, fonts, and “rebrands” that don’t bring clients.

If you’re brand new or even a couple of years into coaching and wondering, “Should I build a site now, or wait?” — this one’s for you.

💡 Ready to know for sure where you are in your coaching business? Take my 2-minute Coaching Business Assessment and find out what stage you’re at + what to focus on next (so you don’t waste time or money on the wrong thing).

 👉 Take the quiz here

If this episode helped you, share it with a coach friend who’s stressing over their website. And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.

Drop me a line and share your thoughts!

About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

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Book a strategy call with Michelle ➔ http://coachwithclients.co/strategycall

In this kickoff episode of Coffee & Coaching, Michelle shares a simple, stress-free plan to stay visible, relevant, and client-attracting during the busiest, beachiest months of the year.

You’ll learn:

1. The #1 mistake coaches make with summer visibility
2. How to pick your “anchor platform” and ditch the burnout
3. Two smart ways to stay top of mind without being online 24/7
4. What a “summer pop-up offer” is (and how it helps you get paid)

So go ahead, sip your iced latte—and simplify your summer marketing strategy.

💻 Want hot seat coaching with Michelle? Join the next Coffee & Coaching Club call for real-time feedback, personalized support, and clarity on what’s keeping you stuck.

👉 Join us at coffeecoachingclub.com

💬 Rate & Review the Podcast Loving the show? Let Michelle know by leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. It helps more coaches find this bite-sized brilliance!

Drop me a line and share your thoughts!

About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

Subscribe & review:

If this episode helped you, the best thank-you is a quick rating and review wherever you listen.

 
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Book a strategy call with Michelle ➔ http://coachwithclients.co/strategycall

In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my most recent launch for Signature Talk Academy—and I’m breaking down the real story: the good, the bad, and the totally LOL.

You’ll hear what worked, what didn’t, what totally threw me off (hello fractured foot 😅), and why I keep launching the way I do—even when life throws curveballs.

Whether you’re prepping for your first launch or refining your fifth, this episode is packed with insight, strategy, and honest reflections to help you stay focused, stay sane, and stay profitable.

Key Takeaways:

• A launch isn’t a “one-and-done”—it’s a system that brings clarity, consistency, and clients
  
  
• You need a longer warm-up runway than you think. Trust is built before your cart opens.
  
  
• Stay focused on one offer at a time. Too many offers = confused audience.
  
  
• Social attention spans are short—build deeper relationships in fewer places (like a Facebook group).
  
  
• Life will happen. Build resilience into your process and stay flexible.
• Reuse and repurpose everything. Your future self will thank you.
  
  🔗 Mentioned in This Episode:

🎓 Signature Talk Academy – My group coaching program for coaches ready to speak, get visible, and book clients. (Doors are currently closed, but stay tuned!)

💼 1:1 Coaching with Michelle – Ready for hands-on help with your business and visibility strategy? You don’t have to wait for a launch—this is open year-round!
📩 DM me “1:1” on Instagram or head to elevatelifecoaching.org

📣 Join the Community – Speak to Attract Clients Facebook Group is where I hang out and share exclusive trainings. Join us here: Speak To Attract

❤️ Love this episode?

Send it to a fellow coach or course creator who needs to hear the real talk about launching—and don’t forget to hit follow so you never miss a new episode of Make It Visible.

Drop me a line and share your thoughts!

About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

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It’s about showing up in the right rooms with the right message for the right audience.

Plus—I’m sharing the backstory of two coaches from our community who recently got podcast guest invites (and weren’t sure whether to say yes), and I’ll also be giving you a sneak peek into my brand-new membership for coaches who want to get seen and paid as speakers.

Whether you’re pitching yourself for podcasts, speaking gigs, or just starting to build your visibility strategy—this episode will help you stop second-guessing and start making aligned moves.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How to decide if a podcast guest spot is actually worth your time (or money)
• The 5 questions every coach should ask before saying yes to any visibility opportunity
• Why exposure ≠ clients—and what to focus on instead
• How to finally get clear on where to show up and how to pitch yourself with confidence

💡 Mentioned in This Episode:

🎤 Speak Your Way to Clients – My monthly membership to help coaches get visible, speak confidently, and attract high-paying clients

 → Join Us here: Speak Your Way To Clients 

💌 DM me “STRATEGY” on Instagram @elevatelifecoach and I’ll help you map out your visibility plan.

🔁 Share the Love:

If this episode made you pause and think differently about visibility, share it with another coach or entrepreneur who’s trying to get seen and get clients—without burning out.

And don’t forget to hit “follow” so you never miss a weekly visibility boost!

Drop me a line and share your thoughts!

About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

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Book a strategy call with Michelle ➔ http://coachwithclients.co/strategycall

You’re not alone.

In this episode of Make It Visible, I’m breaking down the REAL timeline behind signing your first (or next) coaching client. Whether you're just getting started or in a slow season, this will give you clarity, confidence, and a strategy to move forward.

✨ Plus, I’m sharing why time isn’t the problem—and what to focus on instead if you want to speed things up.

🔑 If you’re tired of playing the waiting game, this one’s for you.

What you'll learn from this episode:

• Why there’s no “set” timeline for signing coaching clients—and what factors actually influence how fast it happens.
• The one shift that makes your audience go from watching to working with you.
• How to build trust quickly, even if you’re starting from scratch.
• The hidden reason you might be repelling potential clients without knowing it.
• What to focus on daily to stay visible (and get hired faster).
• Real talk on comparison and what “overnight success” actually looks like behind the scenes.

👉 Started a life coaching biz but not sure what's next? Grab a 7 steps roadmap to build your coaching biz and get clients. 

Drop me a line and share your thoughts!

About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

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Book a strategy call with Michelle ➔ http://coachwithclients.co/strategycall

In this episode of Make It Visible, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing exactly what I’d do if I had to start from scratch. 

No guesswork, no fluff — just real, practical steps to help you get booked and paid to speak.

Here's what you'll learn from this episode:

• Why clarity on who you help and what problem you solve is key
• How to find the right events and build a curated list of opportunities
• The importance of pitching yourself (and following up!)

How every speaking engagement can lead to your next one

🔥 Plus: I’ll share the two non-negotiable things you need before pitching any event organizer — and how you can learn them inside my free 3-day masterclass, “Get Clients and Speaking Gigs.”

🎧 Press play, grab a notebook, and get ready to book your next paid speaking gig faster than you think!

➡️ Join the FREE Masterclass here: getclientsandspeakinggigs.com

Drop me a line and share your thoughts!

About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

Subscribe & review:

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Book a strategy call with Michelle ➔ http://coachwithclients.co/strategycall

Elizabeth’s calling is to be of service to others, and she does that through her work as an Intuitive Life Coach, psychic medium, tarot card reader, and Reiki healer. She also speaks on The Power of the Personal Project, a creative strategy designed to elevate your life, business, and art.

Through her work, she teaches people how to turn daily habits into meaningful life rituals, allowing them to move through life with ease, clarity, and more time for creativity.

So if you’ve ever felt stuck, uninspired, or disconnected from your creative power, this episode is for you!

Please join me in welcoming Elizabeth Toller! 🎙✨

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

 ✅ How childhood experiences create roadblocks that hold us back
✅ Why tapping into intuition & creativity is essential for success
✅ How business owners & entrepreneurs can overcome fear of visibility
✅ Simple daily habits & rituals to unlock creative flow
✅ The power of personal projects and why they elevate your life & business
✅ How to recognize & follow your intuitive voice
✅ Why small steps lead to big transformation in confidence & visibility

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🔥 Want to work with Elizabeth? Visit ElizabethToller.com for coaching, tarot readings, Reiki healing, and more.

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Visit ElevateLifeCoaching.org to grab a FREE strategy audit and learn how to scale your coaching business without wasting time and money.

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Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

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If you’re wondering whether a group will help grow your coaching business, or just become another time-consuming task with low engagement, this episode is for you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ The right time to start a Facebook group (and when to avoid it)
✅ Why starting too early could hurt your engagement & confidence
✅ The biggest mistakes coaches make when creating free groups
✅ How to use your personal profile & business page first for visibility
✅ Why paid groups and membership communities are a better strategy
✅ How to do market research before launching your group

Before you spend hours managing a Facebook group that doesn’t convert, listen to this episode first!

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Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

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I’m joined by Chris & Parisa Shelton, founders of Shelton Qigong, who bring over 30 years of expertise in Chinese medicine, Qigong, Tai Chi, and holistic healing.

 Their journey is nothing short of inspiring—Chris went from being a butcher to a renowned Qigong master, after overcoming debilitating health issues and personal struggles through this practice.

In This Episode, We Cover:

✅ What Qigong is and how it works to heal the body and mind
✅ How negative emotions get stored in our organs and lead to disease
✅ The connection between stress, trauma, and physical pain
✅ How entrepreneurs and high achievers can use Qigong to avoid burnout
✅ The surprising emotional cause of neck and back pain
✅ Why food plays a significant role in energy balance & emotional health
✅ How facial features can reveal hidden emotional blocks

If you’ve been feeling stressed, stuck, or disconnected from your body, this conversation will open your eyes to a powerful healing practice that has stood the test of time.

📌 Connect with Chris & Parisa Shelton:

🔗 Website: SheltonQigong.com
📚 Books: How to Heal Neck & Back Pain & Qigong for Emotional Well-Being
📺 YouTube: Chris Shelton Qigong

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An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

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In this episode of Make It Visible, I sit down with sales expert Keith Harrison to break down the sales system every coach needs—and reveal what a closer really is (and why they could be the missing piece in your business).

Meet Our Guest: Keith Harrison

Keith Harrison is a sales coach and operations expert specializing in helping sales teams eliminate the stress of CRM management so they can focus on what truly matters—closing more deals.

Originally from Dublin, Ireland, Keith now lives in Tel Aviv, Startup Nation, where he founded CoFounder Club, a thriving community of 4,000+ tech entrepreneurs. With a sales career spanning nearly a decade, Keith has worked with top companies like WalkMe (Unicorn), ClickedIn (6-figure sales annually), and Salesforce. He is a certified expert in Salesforce, Sandler Sales, and Tony Robbins coaching techniques.

Keith believes mindset matters more than skill, and in this episode, he shares exactly how coaches and entrepreneurs can optimize their sales process, master their CRM, and turn more leads into paying clients.

Connect With Keith Harrison

• Website:https://cfclosers.com
• LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-cfc/
• Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/CRM.Coach.K
• YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@cfclosers

Key Takeaways:

✅ Why most coaches struggle with sales (and how to fix it)
✅ The role of a CRM in making sales easier & more effective
✅ When should you hire a closer for your coaching business?

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An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

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What You’ll Learn:

✅ Why the first 60 seconds can make or break your talk.

✅ A step-by-step formula to craft a perfect opening.

✅ Practical tips to keep your audience hooked.

Want to learn how? Get this free guide to find out.

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An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

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In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

✅ Why a strong pitch is the key to building authority and landing opportunities.

✅ The 5-step formula to create a compelling pitch that stands out.

✅ Bonus tips for building relationships and following up effectively.

And don’t forget – enrollment is now open for my Signature Talk Blueprint, an 8-week live coaching program where I’ll teach you how to create the #1 most important asset in your business: your signature talk.

You’ll learn to craft a talk that not only books you speaking gigs but can also be repurposed into podcasts, webinars, and more.

Enrollment is now open: http://signaturetalkblueprint.com

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Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

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In this episode of Make It Visible, I’ll share how to craft a personal story that captivates your audience, builds trust, and converts followers into clients.

Here’s what’s coming up:

✅ A framework to craft a story that captivates and converts.

✅ Why your story is the foundation of your brand.

✅ Bonus tips on using storytelling to elevate your Facebook ads.

✅ A sneak peek of my Ads Summit talk next week!

And don’t forget to join my FREE 3-day training starting January 13.

I’ll teach you the #1 strategy that coaches and speakers use to attract high-paying clients and book the best speaking gigs. Spots are limited, so reserve yours now at strategy.shineandthrive2025.com.

I’ll be speaking at the upcoming Facebook Ads Summit from January 13th to 15th—and you’re invited!

Get your Free Ads Summit tickets here https://michellekuei.krtra.com/t/LUEfH98a6ooQ

Drop me a line and share your thoughts!

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Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

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in this episode, you'll learn....

• Why an annual Visibility Audit matters (and how it helps you grow).
• The 5 smart questions every coach and speaker should be asking.
• Easy ways to measure what’s working—and what’s not—so you can stay on track.

Sound like something you need? Let’s get you set up for 2025! 🎉

💡 Oh, and don’t forget to check out the 12 Days of Visibility Countdown—it’s happening now and packed with tips to help you start the year strong.

👉 Hop in here and let’s make magic happen! ✨


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Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

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Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

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About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

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Discover why sometimes, the real key to getting clients isn’t more knowledge—it’s clarity and the courage to invest in the right guidance. 

This is your reminder that building momentum is possible, and it starts with closing a few tabs and taking your first step forward.

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About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

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From leveraging your personal network to connecting with audiences through workshops and making a strong impact on social media, each tip is designed to bring you closer to your next paying client.

Key Takeaway: 

• Your next client might already know you—reach out and let them know what you offer.
• Workshop or presentation to showcase your expertise and build trust with potential clients but do you have what it 
• Consistent, value-driven content on the right platform can quickly attract the clients you want - do you know why you're on social media?

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Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

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I’ll guide you through structuring this focused hour to prioritize tasks, boost momentum, and stay consistent.

Discover why this daily habit is perfect for coaches who want to make steady progress without feeling overwhelmed. 

Plus, I’ll share practical tips for implementing this ritual, the tools to maximize its impact, and how to hold yourself accountable.

Drop me a line and share your thoughts!

About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

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Key Takeaways:

• Why storytelling is essential in your marketing strategy
• How to structure a story that resonates with your ideal clients
• The secret to using your story across platforms to attract clients

Drop me a line and share your thoughts!

About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

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If you’re a coach struggling to gain traction in your business, this episode will resonate with you.

I discuss why so many talented coaches face challenges in marketing themselves and how this program is designed to solve that problem through the power of storytelling.

We’ll dive into why marketing is essential, the pitfalls of traditional coaching programs, and how leveraging your unique story can set your business apart.

You’ll learn about the core components of the Profitable Coach Formula, including live coaching hours, access to templates, and exclusive bonuses designed to help you attract and book clients consistently.

Key Highlights:

• Why I created the Profitable Coach Formula: A breakdown of the struggles I’ve seen among new coaches and how this program addresses them.
• The power of storytelling: Learn why storytelling is the cornerstone of effective marketing and how it helps you build trust with potential clients.
• Inside the Profitable Coach Formula: Get a sneak peek into the 8-week course structure, live coaching hours, community support, and valuable bonuses, including a client outreach script template for fast action-takers.

If you’re ready to stop wondering where your next client will come from and start building a coaching business that stands out, this episode is for you.

Enrollment for the Profitable Coach Formula is now open! Visit profitablecoachformula.com to learn more and secure your spot.

Don’t forget—those who enroll this week get access to the client outreach script template as a fast action bonus!

Drop me a line and share your thoughts!

About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

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We’ll talk about the essential elements of a compelling offer, how to communicate the transformation it provides, and tips for pricing and promoting it with confidence. 

Ready to craft an offer that makes you the go-to expert in your niche? 

Key Points:

1. The importance of having a signature coaching offer to differentiate yourself in a crowded market.
2. Key elements of an irresistible offer, including a clear transformation, ideal client focus, and your unique process.
3. Strategies for pricing, packaging, and promoting your signature offer effectively.

Drop me a line and share your thoughts!

About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

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If you want to avoid burnout and create a healthy, sustainable coaching practice, this episode is for you!

Key Points:

1. Why setting boundaries is vital for protecting your energy and ensuring long-term business success.
2. Common boundary challenges for new coaches, including over-delivering and fear of disappointing clients.
3. Practical tips to set clear boundaries from the start and maintain them with confidence.

Drop me a line and share your thoughts!

About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

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Are you feeling like a fraud or losing sight of who you really are in your coaching business? You're not alone. 

We'll explore how Imposter Syndrome creeps in, why it often leads to an identity crisis, and, most importantly, how to break free from it.

Key Takeaways:

1. Understanding how Imposter Syndrome manifests in new coaches and why it often leads to self-doubt and insecurity.
2. Recognizing the ways in which trying to "fit in" can cause a loss of personal identity in your coaching business.
3. Practical steps to reconnect with your authentic self, overcome Imposter Syndrome, and build confidence as a coach.

Drop me a line and share your thoughts!

About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

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In this episode, you'll learn:

 1. How to manage your scheduling link to avoid misuse and ensure commitment. 

2. What works best to keep your appointment on their calendar. 

Plus, here's my bonus pro tip on how to make your call IRRESISTIBLE so that potential clients can't wait to talk to you.

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Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

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Whether you're new to social media or have been relying mostly on referrals, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you build a strong online presence and create meaningful connections with potential clients.

We'll cover three key steps: 

1. optimizing your social media profiles to clearly showcase your coaching services 
2. Treating social media as a networking platform to build long-term relationships, and engaging effectively in groups where your ideal clients hang out. 

By the end of this episode, you'll have actionable strategies to enhance your social media game and start attracting more coaching clients.

Tune in to learn how to leverage social media for your coaching business, build trust and credibility, and turn online interactions into real coaching opportunities. 

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About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

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If this episode helped you, the best thank-you is a quick rating and review wherever you listen.

 
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Book a strategy call with Michelle ➔ http://coachwithclients.co/strategycall

• Understanding the 10% Edge: You don’t need to be an expert at everything; having a slight edge over your audience is enough to start.
• Long-Term Growth: Use your 10% edge as a foundation to continue learning and growing, eventually becoming an expert in your field.

Three Crucial Questions:

• Why am I doing this? (Your purpose and passion)
• What results will my clients achieve? (The value you provide)
• How familiar am I with the subject? (Leveraging personal experiences)

Action Steps:

Reflect on your purpose and the results you aim to deliver.
Focus on continuous improvement from your current knowledge base.
Engage with your audience authentically, building trust and credibility.

Link Mentioned in this episode: 
Amy Porterfield What Does a 10% Edge Really mean & Are You Overthinking it? https://www.amyporterfield.com/2023/07/592/ 

🔥 Free Resources For You: Join Profitable Coach Formula Waitlist Here: https://members.elevatelifecoaching.org/PCF2024Waitlist 

Drop me a line and share your thoughts!

About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of the Coach With Clients Academy, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast and Office Hours with Michelle, live every Saturday on YouTube.

An ICF-accredited coach (iPEC), certified copywriter, and Top 15 Coach in Los Angeles, Michelle built her coaching business while working full-time as a pharmacist. Learn more at michellekuei.com.

Subscribe & review:

If this episode helped you, the best thank-you is a quick rating and review wherever you listen.

 
🐦 SOCIAL STUFF:

Substack ➔   / dearcoach.substack.com
Instagram ➔ /@elevatelifecoach
Facebook ➔   / coachmichellekuei
Linkedin ➔   / michellekuei
Website ➔ michellekuei.com

Book a strategy call with Michelle ➔ http://coachwithclients.co/strategycall