Episodes

Today’s caller to the Coach Pony Radio Hour wants to know if a pricy mastermind is worth it as a new coach. And of course, we’ve got hot takes and advice for deciding if a high-priced mastermind is right for you and your coaching business. In this very cheesy eighties-themed season of the podcast, join me, Christie Mims, a career and business coach, and Bobbi Palmer, a dating coach, as we answer your burning questions about your coaching business. Bobbi and I have built six and seven-figure bu...

When you’re a new coach, it can feel like the only way to get clients is to build a presence online. But that takes time and you need clients now! Today, we’re kicking it old school and talking about how to find clients locally, so you don’t need a huge following to start making money as a coach. In this very cheesy eighties-themed season of the podcast, join me, Christie Mims, a career and business coach, and Bobbi Palmer, a dating coach, as we answer your burning questions about your coachin...

At some point, your coaching business is going to get busy. Or maybe things are already starting to pick up and you feel like you need some help, ASAP. When should you hire someone? And who should they be? That’s what we’re digging into on today’s episode. In this very cheesy eighties-themed season of the podcast, join me, Christie Mims, a career and business coach, and Bobbi Palmer, a dating coach, as we answer your burning questions about your coaching business. Bobbi and I have built six an...

Sometimes, we all just need a break. But how can you step away from your coaching business without losing money? That’s what we’re digging into today. In this very cheesy eighties-themed season of the podcast, join me, Christie Mims, a career and business coach, and Bobbi Palmer, a dating coach, as we answer your burning questions about your coaching business. Bobbi and I have built six and seven-figure businesses of our own, and we’ve learned a thing or two along the way. And now, we’re shar...

Can you really make six figures or more as a coach? Every new coach asks themselves this at some point. You might have a day job that you’re not sure if you can quit. Maybe you’re trying to figure out the kind of business model you should use in order to meet your income goals. We’re here to help. In this very cheesy eighties-themed season of the podcast, join me, Christie Mims, a career and business coach, and Bobbi Palmer, a dating coach, as we answer your burning questions about your coachi...

Sales calls. You know you need to make them, but if you’re a new coach, you might not know where to begin or what it should sound like. And that’s where we come in. In this very cheesy eighties-themed season of the podcast, join me, Christie Mims, a career and business coach, and Bobbi Palmer, a dating coach, as we answer your burning questions about your coaching business. Bobbi and I have built six and seven-figure businesses of our own, and we’ve learned a thing or two along the way. And no...

Are you thinking about launching your own coaching business and feeling anxious or doubtful? You are not alone. We’ve been there, too, and we’re here to help. Welcome to season seven of the Coach Pony podcast! In this podcast, we are always focused on helping you get paid to coach. This season, we will cut through the noise and show you how to launch your coaching business fast! So strap in and get ready to step on the gas! In today’s episode, I want to talk about some of the most common co...

When you start your coaching business, it's common to have a simple goal of "finding more clients and making more money." However, as you delve into the process of attracting clients and generating income, all of the options can be overwhelming – the FOMO is real. We are here to guide you through this maze and provide a clear path forward. The crucial question to ask yourself is, "What kind of business do I really want?" This question is fundamental to making well-informed decisions about your...

When I first started as a coach, I thought the more people I could appeal to, the better. Serving multiple niches could only expand my reach and earning opportunities, right? Wrong. So wrong. And today, I’m going to explain why. Welcome back to Season 7 of the Coach Pony podcast, where we are focused on helping you build your business… fast! Choosing a niche is not just important; it's a game-changer for a coach. It may sound counterintuitive, but you will actually serve more people and make...

More offers and ways to work with you means you’re covering all the bases for your niche, which leads to more clients and more money. Right? More is not more, y’all. Welcome back to season seven of the Coach Pony podcast, where we cut through the noise and show you how to launch your coaching business fast. You can’t launch your business and get people to hire you without a great offer. But a lot of new coaches fall into the trap of thinking more offers means more sales. Today we’re going to...

Setting your pricing can feel fraught and stressful. You might worry if you go too high, no one will hire you. And if you go too low, you won’t be able to support yourself. And you might have your own personal money story trying to take the wheel. Been there. So today, I will provide you with practical advice on how to confidently price your coaching services, guiding you through the process and helping you make informed decisions. Welcome back to season seven of the Coach Pony podcast, wher...

To have predictable income as a coach, you need a sales funnel. Now, the words “sales” and “funnel” might bring up some feelings about not wanting to be sleazy and salesy or worry that it’s going to be overwhelming to get set up and running. A sales funnel does not need to use sleazy tactics or be super complicated. So what makes a good sales funnel tick? Let’s break it down. Welcome back to season seven of the Coach Pony podcast, where we are going to cut through the noise and show you how ...

You’ve done your training, landed on a business model and a niche, developed an offer, and set your prices; now, how do you find clients? Let’s dig in! Welcome back to season seven of the Coach Pony podcast where cut through the noise and show you how to launch your coaching business fast. When marketing your coaching business, it's tempting to spread yourself thin across numerous platforms such as social media, YouTube, podcasts, and blogging. However, this approach can be ineffective and le...

Coaching is a numbers game, and we want you to win it. But as coaches, we’re great at listening to our intuition but not so good at listening to the numbers. This is a big mistake that can lead to even bigger problems. Every business hits a few bumps, and coaching is no different. But before you try to fix an issue in your business based on a gut feeling, let’s get into the numbers. Welcome back to season seven of the Coach Pony podcast, where we are always focused on cutting through the nois...

Community is one of the keys to lasting success in any coaching business. Our goal is to help you build a coaching business that not only supports your goals and lifestyle but also lasts for years to come. In this last episode of Season 7 of the podcast, Bobbi Palmer and I will share practical advice based on core principles that have allowed us to do just that. Bobbi and I bring a wealth of experience to the table, with over 25 years in the coaching industry. We've built six and seven-figure ...

Let’s talk about the future of life coaching in 2026! Is there a bright future for this industry, and is there room for you to be a coach? Welcome back to this special episode of the Coach Pony Get Paid to Coach podcast where we cut through the noise and show you how to launch your coaching business fast. Listen to Christie from Coach Pony and Bobbi Palmer (founder of Date Like a Grownup) talk about the future of the coaching industry. To structure this conversation, they’re going to dig into ...

Let’s talk about your rates for coaching in 2026! Are you undercharging??? Welcome back to the first LIVE episode of the Coach Pony Get Paid to Coach podcast where we cut through the noise and show you how to launch your coaching business fast. Listen to Christie from Coach Pony and Bobbi Palmer (founder of Date Like a Grownup) talk all about how much to charge for coaching in 2026. And, if you’ve missed the Get Paid to Coach podcast in your ears recently, the new season is here, LIVE on YouT...

Sales, ugh. In this episode, Coach Pony founder Christie Mims and Date Like a Grownup founder Bobbi Palmer discuss the cognitive dissonance many coaches feel between wanting to serve clients and their aversion (hate!) of sales. If you HATE sales, you might be misunderstanding the assignment as a coach. In this episode Christie and Bobbi dismantle the idea that "sales" and "coaching" are opposites, and talk about how to sell as a coach. Listen to the full episode to hear about: –How to be aut...

Don’t go it alone! Building a business is lonely work, and as coaches we are not wired to be lone wolves. Fight the blues, get connected to other perspectives, and avoid the isolation of the entrepreneur by building your own community of other coaches. In this episode, Coach Pony founder Christie Mims and Date Like a Grownup founder Bobbi Palmer discuss their experience working together in a mastermind of coaches that has lasted more than a dozen years (and counting!). Get some practical tips...

In this episode, Coach Pony founder Christie Mims and Date Like a Grownup founder Bobbi Palmer talk all about group coaching. The pros, the cons, and some important things to consider when setting up your first group coaching offer. If you love coaching, and want to find a way to help more people at scale, take a look at group coaching! Listen to the full episode to hear about: –Which is better: group coaching or private coaching? –What are the pros and cons of group coaching for business (B2...

In this episode, Coach Pony founder Christie Mims and Date Like a Grownup founder Bobbi Palmer talk all about group coaching and share some of their insider secrets. Between the two of them, they have built and sold all kinds of group coaching offers, and this conversation is all about sharing their knowledge and answering some questions. Listen to the full episode to hear about: –What to include in “higher touch” group programs? –How many emails to send when launching a group program? –What...

Clients are why we are coaches! Working with clients and helping them achieve their goals is the best feeling in the world! But some of them… are tricky. "Difficult," even. In this episode, Coach Pony founder Christie Mims and Date Like a Grownup founder Bobbi Palmer talk all about handling difficult clients. They share their experiences from one-on-one and group coaching across multiple niches, as well as some suggestions for how you handle your own clients when they get difficult. If you coa...

The number #1 thing to do before using AI in your coaching business! …And some practical tips on how we are using it! In this episode, Coach Pony founder Christie Mims and Date Like a Grownup founder Bobbi Palmer talk all about niching and also how they are using AI in their coaching businesses. They share their experience from coaching across multiple niches, and what they have seen when coaches fail to niche. And, Bobbi shares a deep dive on her process for using AI while developing content f...

Getting your first coaching clients feels impossible when you have zero testimonials — and getting testimonials feels impossible when you have no clients. Here's exactly how to break that cycle. In this episode, Coach Pony founder Christie Mims and Date Like a Grownup founder Bobbi Palmer walk you through the proven system new coaches use to collect feedback and testimonials from day one — even before you've charged a single client. Whether you're figuring out how to start a coaching business ...