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Ready Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastThe Secret Pricing Strategy Every 6-Figure Coach Uses with Dr. Kyle ElliottDr. Kyle Elliott doesn’t just coach executives—he transforms careers with the precision of a Google engineer and the flair of a Disneyland planner. From humble beginnings on Fiverr offering $5 resume reviews, Kyle built a career coaching empire that now supports high-level clients from companies like Meta, LinkedIn, and Google. But his real superpower? Teaching coaches how to price based on value, not hours.In this episode of the Ready Set Coach Podcast, Kyle breaks down the myths around pricing, explains why mini 360s might just be your branding cheat code, and shares his unique “three-column decisi...2025-04-2328 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastSmall Podcast, Big Money: Why You Don’t Need 10k Followers to Monetize with Dany AlbertinaWhat if your next client discovered you on YouTube — not Instagram? In this high-value episode of the Ready Set Coach Podcast, Lexie flips the mic and interviews podcast producer, consultant, and YouTube strategist Dany Albertina. Based in Buenos Aires and fluent in both Taylor Swift and retention metrics, Dany breaks down exactly why every coach should be leveraging podcasting as a visibility and lead-nurturing tool.Packed with behind-the-scenes consulting tips, this conversation covers how to use open loops, timestamps, and binge-worthy formats to keep listeners hooked, and why Kristen Davis’ podcast (yes, Charlotte from Sex and the City...2025-04-1625 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastThe #1 Trust-Building Mistake New Coaches MakeCoaches who pretend to know everything? Total red flag. Lexie Smith breaks that myth wide open. In this solo minisode, Lexie gets real about what actually builds lasting client trust—and spoiler alert—it has nothing to do with having all the answers.With Emily off on new-mom duty (congrats, baby Frankie!), Lexie holds it down with four essential coaching strategies you can’t afford to skip. From owning your boundaries to actually remembering what your clients said last week, this episode is a sharp wake-up call and a warm accountability hug all in one. Consider it your c...2025-04-0908 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastWhy Most Solopreneurs Fail at Finances—and What No One Tells You with Melissa MittelstaedtMelissa Middlestadt doesn’t just talk money—she demystifies it. In this no-BS episode, Melissa unpacks what every solopreneur really needs to know about their finances—from why separating your personal and business bank accounts isn’t just a suggestion, to how avoiding your cash flow could be the exact reason your business won’t grow.Lexie and Melissa dig into the emotional weight behind money, sharing why your financial habits likely stem from your childhood, and how to rewrite your story with small but game-changing shifts. Melissa breaks down the differences between financial consultants, bookkeepers, and advisors...2025-04-0228 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastWhy Your Course Isn’t Selling (And How to Fix It)Everyone’s talking about passive income—but are they telling the whole story? Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith peel back the glossy Instagram filter and dig into what it actually takes to launch a successful course or low-ticket offer as a coach in 2025.Emily breaks down the myth of “build it and they will come,” while Lexie throws some real math at our course creation dreams—yes, we’re talking ad spend, ROAS, and whether your 1K followers will cut it. Together, they dissect the economics of digital products and deliver a no-BS roadmap to making course sales work w...2025-03-2621 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastSetting Boundaries in Bed & Business | How Sex Coaching Changes Everything with Teacher ByrdTeacher Byrd, founder of Sex Ed with Byrd, isn’t here to tiptoe around the awkward conversations—they’re here to transform them. As an environmental studies teacher turned sex education coach, Byrd built their business on the belief that pleasure is a birthright, confidence starts in the bedroom, and real sex education is long overdue. In this episode, Emily Merell and Byrd dive into how shame-free coaching helps clients navigate communication issues, low libido, and relationship struggles—without the outdated, fear-based narratives from traditional sex ed.Emily and Byrd also tackle the unexpected connections between s...2025-03-1220 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Build an Email List as a Coach (Grow & Monetize in 2025!)Struggling to grow your email list? Learn proven email list-building strategies that every coach needs to know! 🚀 Join the FREE community https://www.readysetcoachprogram.com/In this episode of the Ready Set Coach podcast, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith reveal essential email list-building tactics for coaches. With social media platforms constantly changing, building an owned email audience ensures you maintain direct access to potential clients and leads. They compare popular email platforms—including Flodesk, Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign, and Substack—breaking down their pros, cons, pricing, and best use cases. Plus, they share step-by-step strategies to attr...2025-02-1926 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastThe Power of Ayurveda, Intentionality, and The Butterfly Effect with Ileana Gonzalez of Apurva WellnessIn this episode of the Ready Set Coach podcast, Lexie Smith sits down with Ileana Gonzalez of Apurva Wellness to discuss the transformative power of Ayurveda, intentionality, and how small shifts can create lasting change in our lives—a concept she likens to the Butterfly Effect. Ileana shares her journey into Ayurveda, revealing how a spiritual quest led her to discover this ancient practice to cultivate deeper awareness and agency. She explains how small, mindful actions—from nourishment to movement—align the body and mind with nature, creating a harmonious foundation for long-term health. The conversation delves into ho...2025-02-1235 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastContent Hacks and Time Savers for Your Coaching BusinessIn this episode, hosts Lexie Smith and Emily Merrell dive into the game-changing ways coaches can leverage AI tools like ChatGPT to streamline their content creation process. They discuss how AI can brainstorm ideas, script reels, refine captions, and repurpose existing content into fresh formats. From generating engaging social media posts to transforming newsletters into multiple assets, they explore how AI is a virtual assistant that makes content creation easier and more efficient. Whether you’re hesitant about AI or already using it, this episode is packed with actionable tips on maximizing its potential while saving time.He...2025-02-0530 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastBreaking Down Human Design for Coaches with Erin Hines of Darn Good Business CoachIn this episode of the Ready Set Coach Podcast, Emily Merrell sits down with Human Design business coach Erin Hines for an insightful conversation on how Human Design can revolutionize coaching. Erin shares her journey into Human Design and highlights how it has transformed her coaching practice by enabling her to create personalized strategies for her clients.The conversation delves into the practical applications of Human Design in coaching, business, and parenting. Erin offers actionable insights on how understanding energy types can foster stronger workplace dynamics and sustainable practices. Emily and Erin reflect on how tools like...2025-01-2921 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastMastering Your Monthly Planning Routine with Life & Performance Coach Teresa HildebrandIn this episode of the Ready Set Coach Podcast, Lexie Smith sits down with life and performance coach Teresa Hildebrand to master your monthly planning routine. Together, they explore the importance of setting clear goals, breaking them into manageable milestones, and incorporating flexibility into your planning process. Teresa highlights how crafting a personalized routine that aligns with your priorities can help you achieve your goals, even in the most unpredictable seasons of life.Whether juggling multiple roles as a parent and business owner or struggling to find structure in your daily routine, Teresa's approach offers practical strategies...2025-01-2228 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Detoxify to Heal with Life & Emotional Health Coach Corry LangIn this episode of the Ready Set Coach Podcast, host Lexie Smith welcomes Corry Lang, a dedicated health coach helping women with chronic health issues that conventional medicine has failed to address. Corry shares her passion for guiding clients through the detoxification process, emphasizing that each journey is unique. With a structured approach, she typically works with clients over three to six months, utilizing herbal medicine to accelerate healing. Listeners will gain insight into realistic timelines for detoxification, the potential for significant improvements in symptoms, and the importance of a personalized regimen that respects individual circumstances.The...2025-01-1525 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Build Consistent Visibility in 2025 In this episode, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith dive into the importance of consistent visibility in 2025 and share how they’re structuring a new challenge to help entrepreneurs overcome common roadblocks. They discuss how, for many, achieving visibility can be hindered by issues like lack of time, accountability, and content creation struggles. By reflecting on their experiences and conducting market research, they developed Ready Set Build, a 30-day challenge designed to help entrepreneurs build momentum and create consistent visibility. The challenge includes structured weekly calls, accountability check-ins, and time dedicated to content creation, engagement, and visibility opportunities.Emi...2025-01-0830 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastUncover Your Purpose with Feminine Empowerment Coach Christie VellaIn this episode of Ready Set Coach, Emily Merrell welcomes guest Christie Vella, a feminine empowerment coach who helps high-achieving women reconnect with their purpose and joy. Together, they dive into the challenges women face when navigating transitions, battling societal pressures, and living in a state of perfectionism. Christie shares her journey of breaking free from a life designed for others, learning to embrace her desires, and creating a life filled with authenticity and pleasure. Through heartfelt anecdotes and actionable advice, this episode explores how leaning into community and asking for support can be decisive steps toward uncovering your...2024-12-1818 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to License Your Coaching IP with Janet Alexandersson of Piggy Bank Legal In this episode, Lexie Smith sits down with Janet Alexandersson to explore the exciting and lucrative world of licensing coaching intellectual property (IP). Janet emphasizes the importance of finding your niche and being confident in your offerings, especially when transitioning from one-on-one coaching to larger institutional clients like corporations and universities. They highlight the critical balance between having a strong offer and understanding the market's needs, encouraging coaches to confidently present their curriculum ideas while also being open to negotiation.Janet shares invaluable tips on how to navigate the complexities of corporate and university partnerships. She stresses t...2024-12-1131 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastOur Great Debates - Breaking Down Selling, Follow-Ups, and Holiday DiscountsIt’s the 100th episode of the Ready Set Coach Podcast! In this episode, Em and Lex reflect on their 2 seasons of the podcast. They also dive into selling your offer, navigating client relationships, and how best to position your services. They explore the pros and cons of offering Black Friday discounts on coaching services. While Emily champions the excitement and urgency of time-sensitive offers, Lexie raises concerns about discounting high-ticket services, suggesting it may devalue the work coaches provide. Finally, the duo debates selling to current clients while in a program, sharing insights on timing and the emotional dy...2024-12-0431 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Regulate Your Nervous System as a Coach with Nervous System Coach Amy Bonaduce-Gardner In this episode, Emily Merrell sits down with Amy Bonaduce-Gardner, a nervous system coach, to discuss the growing importance of nervous system regulation for coaches and clients alike. Amy shares her unique approach to helping people heal from chronic conditions and stress-related illnesses by teaching them how to regulate their nervous systems. Amy also offers insightful advice for coaches navigating their nervous system challenges or helping clients struggling with similar issues. She emphasizes the importance of understanding survival patterns and how they influence behavior, both for the coach and their clients. This episode is a must-listen for co...2024-11-2721 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastWorking Your Way Through Burnout with Burnout Prevention Coach Amanda NowakIn this episode, burnout prevention coach Amanda Nowak shares her journey from the brink of burnout to building a more sustainable business model. Amanda found a renewed sense of purpose by streamlining her client base and shifting her workload from 70-80 hours a week to a more manageable 20-30 hours. She emphasizes the importance of aligning your business with your core values rather than chasing traditional notions of success.Lexie and Amanda discuss practical strategies for those currently grappling with burnout. Amanda stresses the necessity of carving out small moments for self-care, such as meditation or quiet...2024-11-2032 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Think About Branding as a Coach with Visual Brand Strategist Calvina NguyenIn this episode, Emily Merrell and branding expert Calvina Nguyen dive deep into the branding essentials for coaches. They discuss common pitfalls, emphasizing that the foundation of effective branding lies in understanding your messaging, audience, and industry positioning before getting lost in visual elements like logos and colors. Calvina stresses that many coaches need to prioritize their logo and design over the core aspects of their brand, which can lead to wasted time and ineffective outreach. Instead, she encourages coaches to focus on refining their message and understanding their audience first, allowing for a more authentic connection that translates...2024-11-1322 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastWe’re Back! Q4 Gut Check and End of Year Coaching MusingsIn this re-launch episode of the Ready Set Coach Podcast, Lexie Smith and Emily Merrell catch up on life, coaching, and the whirlwind of Q4 as they navigate the busy end-of-year season. Together, they explore the challenges coaches face as they strive to stand out in a crowded industry, emphasizing the importance of grace and self-acknowledgment during hectic times.As they discuss the myriad emotions at year-end, the duo also introduces the new RSC Insider membership, designed to connect coaches with potential clients and foster a supportive community. Listeners can expect insightful conversations in the upcoming season...2024-11-0620 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastFinding Productivity as a Coach with Guest Emily Guerra of The Productivity FlowThis week’s episode features guest Emily Guerra, Founder of The Productivity Flow and personal productivity life coach. Emily discusses how she found the Ready Set Coach Community through the podcast and connecting with Em and Lex. While Lex is abroad across the ocean, both Emily’s discuss how Emily G. founded The Productivity Flow and what it means to find productivity as a coach. She breaks down some of her coaching tips and tricks for being productive in the day while working as your own boss and working on your coaching business. She talks about different things she does...2024-02-2837 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastShould You Expand Your Niche?This week’s episode answers the question, should you expand your niche? When a Ready Set Coach graduate has a topic request, Em and Lex start coaching. They ask the listeners the following questions: Should you expand your niche?  When do you expand your niche? And if you should, how do you expand your niche? Em and Lex break down what a niche can consist of and what that means for your coaching business. Most coaching niches have several layers. Em and Lex talk through different scenarios and offer tips on how to best operate through each one.  2024-01-2430 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastWhat We Learned Being Back in the Buyer’s Seat (and How it Can Help You Get More Clients)In this week’s episode, Em and Lex dive into what they learned being back in the buyer's seat as they shopped Ad Coaches and programs -  a new skill they’re looking to learn and to leverage for the Ready Set Coach Community. They explain how their observations can be leveraged to help listeners get more clients.  Here’s what you’ll learn: How Em and Lex first got started in coachingWhat it was like being the buyer's seat when they first started their journey, and what they were looking for and cared about back t...2024-01-1732 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastTop Coaching Industry Trends of 2024This week’s episode walks through Em and Lex’s predictions for the top coaching industry trends of 2024. One week into the new year, Em and Lex predict what 2024 will look like for coaching and the trends that the market supports. Tune in this week’s episode to stay ahead of the 2024 coaching trends. Here’s what you’ll learn: Trends expected to appear in the coaching industry in 2024Trends that indicate more in-person events in 2024Trends they expect that the market will support based on market researchTips about future hybrid coaching modelsTips on how to suppo...2024-01-1027 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastCoaching for Closers: The Blueprint to Nail Sales Calls Every TimeThis week’s episode lays out the blueprint for nailing sales calls every time. Em and Lex walk through their five step approach to sales calls in an effort to take the pressure off the idea of “making a sale” and instead offer a strategy that yields results. They take listeners through the evolution of a sales call, offering tips to change one’s mindset, tactics to change perspectives during a call, and the variety of ways to close on a sale. Em and Lex discuss everything from their preparation tips, like writing out a script beforehand, to the many way...2024-01-0330 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastTwo of The Most Powerful Coaching (and Life) SkillsThis week’s episode focuses on two of the most powerful coaching and life skills.. Em and Lex discuss the importance of active listening and provide tips and best practices for listeners to be present at all times with clients and coworkers, and how to tune out distractions to better actively participate in discussions. Em and Lex also discuss an aspect of their coaching toolkit that includes asking open-ended questions to clients that can help fast-track finding solutions and seeing results.  Here’s what you’ll learn: Tips on how to be a good ac...2023-12-2729 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastShould You Build a Community with Nicole Hartwig Landau of Dreamers & DoersNicole Hartwig Landau is the head of the community for Dreamers & Doers, an award-winning community and PR Hype Machine™ amplifying extraordinary women entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders. Nicole is a 2x founder and adjunct professor at Parsons School of Design. Em and Lex (in person from Denver, CO, together on screen) interview Nicole about how to create and grow a community, how to foster community engagement, and how to know whether or now you should build a community of your own. Here’s what you’ll learn: All about the Dreamers & Doers communityNicole Landau’s...2023-12-2035 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastStrategies to Stop Procrastinating in Business and Life In this week’s episode, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith break down the cycles of procrastination and how it can impact your goals. They break down the reasons for procrastination and offer strategies to overcome the cycle to stop procrastinating in your business and life. Here’s what you’ll learn: Different examples of how procrastination appears in business and lifeHow procrastination can impact your goalsThe root causes of procrastinationTips on how to realize you’re procrastinatingStrategies to stop procrastinating in business and lifeEm & Lex’s self-reflections on how they operate or procrastinate...2023-12-1327 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow Reese Evans of Yes Supply Created a Coaching Certification ProgramThis week Em & Lex chat with Reese Evans, Founder of Yes Supply. Reese is a Master Success + Abundance Coach, Trainer of NLP, Hypnosis, EFT, Energy Work, and Success Coaching, and founder of YES SUPPLY INC. Reese shares her story of how she got into the coaching space, what coaching certifications she completed, and why and how she ultimately created her own coaching certification program.  Here’s what you’ll learn: Reese’s founder, coaching and career journeyHow she developed her philosophies and skillsets as a coachHer journey with coaching certification and lessons learnedWh...2023-12-0630 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastMastering Reputation Building Strategies for Success in the Coaching IndustryThis week’s episode is focused on starting and building your reputation in the coaching industry. Em and Lex break down their reputation-building strategies to establish authority and sign clients.  Here’s what you’ll learn: How Em and Lex got their start building their business reputationsThe importance of being aware of how you interact with people and clientsReputation-building strategies when you’re just starting outThe different steps of building your reputation How your client’s success can directly impact your reputationAnd more!Learn More about the...2023-11-2928 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Turn a Group Program into a Passive Online CourseIn this episode, Em and Lex break down why they decided to turn their signature Ready Set Coach group program into a passive online course, the Ready Set Coach Launch Pack. They break exactly how they did it, and lessons learned along the way. Here’s what you’ll learn: Suggested business models they have when starting out as a new coach They look back at the five cohorts that have gone through the Ready Set Coach Group ProgramHow they fine-tuned their program as the world evolvedEm and Lex’s plans for the Ready Set Coach online co...2023-11-2224 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Turn a Group Program into a Passive Online CourseIn this episode, Em and Lex break down why they decided to turn their signature Ready Set Coach group program into a passive online course, the Ready Set Coach Launch Pack. They break exactly how they did it, and lessons learned along the way.  Here’s what you’ll learn: Suggested business models they have when starting out as a new coach They look back at the five cohorts that have gone through the Ready Set Coach Group ProgramHow they fine-tuned their program as the world evolvedEm and Lex’s plans fo...2023-11-2228 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastNavigating Controversy with Carolyn StineIn this episode, Em, Lex chat with Messaging & Storytelling Coach Carolyn Stine about the challenges of navigating controversy while being coaches. Carolyn offers tips on navigating those moments thoughtfully and looking within yourself and your own goals to help along the way. Here’s what you’ll learn: Hear how Carolyn Stine started her own coaching businessEm and Carolyn’s relationship and journey into coachingHow Carolyn’s life journey led down the  path of being a coachThe steps Carolyn took to honor the coach within herselfTips on navigating controversy as a coach while promo...2023-11-1534 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastThe Client Journey - How We Signed Our Last 9 High Ticket ClientsIn this week’s episode, Em and Lex walk through marketing and the client journey. They pull back the curtain and specifically review how they signed their last 9 high ticket clients and the unique marketing and sales funnel each of those individuals underwent signing. They offer homework to both new coaches and seasoned coaches on things to audit and work on to improve client close rates.  Here’s what you’ll learn: Learn Em and Lex’s thoughts on how to sign high-ticket clientsHear tips on the client journey and what it takes to get a clien...2023-11-0826 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastWE'RE BACK - Lessons Learned in Launching the Free Ready Set Coach Community Em and Lex ARE BACK! This episode, the first episode of season 2, reviews what lies ahead in Season 2 of the Ready Set Coach Podcast and reflects on the lessons Emily and Lexie have learned thus far during the launch of the free Ready Set Coach community.  Here’s what you’ll learn: How Em and Lex decided to start the RSC CommunityWho the community is forTheir plans for their community and how it will growWhat’s in store for season 2 Some of their guest experts they will interviewWhat lessons they have learned in launchin...2023-11-0132 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach Community & What’s InsideThis special drop episode explains more about Ready Set Coach 2.0. Em and Lex talk about the Ready Set Coach Community and what’s inside the new community. They give an update on the upcoming new podcast season and talk about the new Ready Set Coach community launch. Hear who this community is for and how to apply to be a part of the new community platform where you can learn, develop, sound board and review as female coaches.  Here’s what you’ll learn: How the community runsHow Em and Lex are entering into a s...2023-08-3010 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastSummer Break & Get Ready for Ready Set Coach 2.0The 60th episode of the Ready Set Coach Podcast wraps up the first season of the show. Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith update listeners on the current status of their cohort, and what listeners can expect for Ready Set Coach 2.0 (coming soon!) Follow Em & Lex on Instagram at @readysetcoachprogramLearn more about the Ready Set Coach Program at Readysetcoachprogram.comLearn more about Six Degrees Society and THEPRBAR inc.2023-08-0208 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Step Into Your Taylor Swift Era of CoachingThis week is a fun episode that has a lesson in the pun… Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith talk about how to enter into your Taylor Swift era of coaching. They talk about Taylor Swift’s different eras and their pivotal role in her journey to success. They relate the icon’s journey to different stages of launching, growing, and scaling a coaching business, discussing key takeaways.  Here’s what you’ll learn: How Taylor Swift’s eras compare to launching and growing a coaching businessTips on how to work through those transiti...2023-07-2423 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastBonus Minisode: Reminders For When You're Having a Sh*tty DayThis week’s special minisode is about Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith discussing overcoming a funk and resetting your motivation. Em and Lex share valuable tips and strategies for handling difficult days when you feel down or lack motivation. They’ll emphasize the importance of validating your feelings and share helpful ways to cope when the hard days arise.  Here’s what you’ll learn: The overarching theme is that we are all human and going through the trials of lifeTips for handling days when motivation is low The importance of validating your feeling...2023-07-1912 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastTime Saving Hacks & Strategies for CoachesThis week, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith dive into time-saving hacks and strategies for coaches, sharing their personal approaches in their multi-business lives. They reflect on the evolving landscape of business promotion and the latest influence of technologies such as ChatGPT and AI. Beyond tech, Em and Lex share different techniques to help improve overall business productivity and efficiency.  Here’s what you’ll learn: The reality about having “not enough time”Reflections on the pros and cons of AI and ChatGPTWhat Em and Lex think about ChatGPT and its application in businessWarnings about using...2023-07-1227 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Build and Establish Credibility as a Coach This week, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith discuss how to build and establish credibility as you begin your coaching journey and build your business. They talk through common perceptions (and misconceptions) of the title ‘coach’, and share valuable tips on how to build and establish credibility regardless of which phase you’re at in your coaching business. Additionally, they reflect on their journeys as coaches and tactics that have been helpful in developing their own credibility. Here’s what you’ll learn: Perceptions (and misconceptions) of the title coach - and alternative words and titles to...2023-07-0524 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastStrategic Partnership Ideas to Grow Your Coaching BusinessThis week Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith discuss different strategic partnership ideas that coaches can use to grow their businesses. They give personal examples, review campaigns that have worked for their clients, and share what it takes for a partnership to ultimately be deemed successful in and out of the coaching world. Here’s what you’ll learn: Examples of what a strategic partnership can look like Tips on creating and leading in a partnership for your coaching businessStrategic partnership ideas and campaigns that have been successful for Em and Lex’s busines...2023-06-2826 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastBTS of "Success" in Life, Business, and CoachingThis week’s episode takes listeners behind the scenes of what is looks like when you’ve achieved “success” in life, entrepreneurship, and running a coaching business. Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith reflect on their transitions into entrepreneurship, the highs and lows involved in running a business, and how social media rarely ever shares the full story of someone’s journey. Here’s what you’ll learn: Em and Lex reflect on their corporate journies and what went on “behind the resume”Behind the scenes of their lives in their early career yearsA reminder that it’s r...2023-06-2131 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastShould You Add a Coaching Offer to Your Business?This week, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith discuss the ‘should’s’ and shouldn’ts of adding a coaching offer to your existing business. They discuss their own experience in adding a coaching revenue stream, and how they evolved in their own businesses in doing so. Tune in to hear their tips on both what to consider and what to do to create more impact and revenue with coaching. Here’s what you’ll learn: Tips on how to add a coaching offering to your existing businessEm and Lex’s experience in how they created...2023-06-1426 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastOvercoming Overwhelm & Taming Your Inner Critic with Executive Functioning Coach Corie WightlinIn this week’s episode, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith are joined by executive functioning coach Corie Wightlin. Corie, Em, and Lex discuss overcoming overwhelm in life and business and taming your inner critic. Corie shares tangible practices to improve executive functioning that listeners can implement immediately and reveals how neurodiversity relates to coaching much more than you might think. Here’s what you’ll learn: The science behind the pre-frontal cortex and how it allows us to think critically What an executive functioning coach isThe difference between neurodiversity and executive functioni...2023-06-0738 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastTo Pivot or Not to Pivot - Is It Strategic (or an Excuse)In this week’s episode, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith discuss whether or not pivoting your coaching business is strategic or if it’s an excuse masking a different issue. They break down what a successful, smart pivot looks like versus an unsuccessful, counter-productive pivot, and share how listeners can decipher where they fall between the two. Here’s what you’ll learn: What it means to pivot in businessHow the coaching industry has changed post-pandemicThoughts on how businesses have used pivoting to cover up something else that’s going wrong in their bus...2023-05-3127 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastMaximizing Your Coaching Investments & Reflections on Our 50th EpisodeIn the 50th episode of the Ready Set Coach Podcast, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith discuss their experiences and insights from launching the podcast and program. They explore the strategies behind the podcast's launch and highlight commonalities among successful Ready Set Coach Program participants. They conclude by guiding maximizing personal and business growth through coaching investments.Here’s what you’ll learn: Learn how the Ready Set Coach Podcast came to beHear how Lexie and Emily started the Ready Set Coach ProgramHear the challenges they faced when entering the coaching industryCommon traits and actions they’...2023-05-2428 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Choose the Right Social Platform for Your Coaching BusinessThis week, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith chat about choosing the right social media platform to market your coaching business. They talk about different social platforms they’ve utilized in their businesses, how they track growth metrics, and the main things to consider when selecting where to put your efforts when launching and growing your coaching business.Here’s what you’ll learn: The different types of social media platforms that you can market your coaching business onHow to know where your ideal clients are hanging out on social mediaHow to measure your gr...2023-05-1727 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Step Away From Busyness as a CoachIn this episode, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith drop tips on how to step away from busyness as a coach. They break down what busyness might look like in different phases of your business life and share necessary mindset reframes they’ve utilized to find a healthier relationship with time and reduce overwhelm.Here’s what you’ll learn: Em & Lex’s best time management tips for coachesWhat systems Em and Lex use to help with their busyness as coachesHow elements of time and being busy ultimately become a choiceDifferent tips on how to reframe b...2023-05-1023 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastLex Minisode: 7 Things I Love & Hate About Being a CoachHear 7 things Lex loves and hates about being a coach. In this minisode, Lex breaks down the less obvious things to prepare for in your coaching business and reviews what she likes and dislikes about the industry and her job. Here’s what you’ll learn: The 7 things Lex loves and hates about being a coachHow holding space for others can be both exciting and exhausting - and how to protect yourself in the processHow many coaches aren’t prepared for how much admin and operational work is involved in running a businessTips on dealing...2023-05-0313 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastEmily’s Minisode: How to Get Over Yourself and Show UpThis week’s episode is a solo episode from Emily Merrell! She breaks down different things she sees when people start their side hustles or coaching businesses. She breaks down the mindset behind promoting yourself on social media, sending newsletters, and other ways to show up when starting your business. She offers tips on getting over that mindset, making money, and promoting yourself in your business.Here’s what you’ll learn: Examples of Em’s objections when she started Six Degrees Society on promoting herself and how she got over thatHow she start...2023-04-2612 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Build Sales Funnels for Your Coaching BusinessThis week, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith talk about how to build sales funnels for your coaching business and have fun with funnels! They reveal their own personal sales funnels that are running behind the scenes at THEPRBAR, Six Degrees Society, and Ready Set Coach and review what types of sales funnels are the best fit based on your unique coaching model.Here’s what you’ll learn: What a sales funnel is, and how it applies to your coaching businessLexie’s personal sales funnel for her 1:1 coaching offerings at THEPRBAR inc. Wh...2023-04-1930 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Leverage Events to Grow Your Coaching BusinessEmily Merrell and Lexie Smith are event pros! In this episode, they share different ways to leverage events to grow your coaching business. They talk about different types of events, how to create and market events, and how to utilize them to grow your audience and attract new coaching leads to your business. Here’s what you’ll learn: Examples of events Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith did in their early careersHow events helped them establish their client basesHow they use events to grow Ready Set CoachTypes of events you can create as a coachHow events are es...2023-04-1235 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Conduct Market Research for Your Coaching BusinessThis week, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith talk about how to conduct market research for your coaching business. They speak to the importance of conducting market research in your coaching area as well as overall in the industry. They review the important types of market research, how you can conduct such for your own practice, and how to use and apply market research findings in the overall development and growth of your coaching business. Here’s what you’ll learn: What market research and how it is used for coaching businessesTwo types of market resear...2023-04-0537 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Position Yourself Successfully in the Coaching IndustryIn this episode, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith break down the different ways to position yourself within the coaching industry.  From messaging to pricing to sales and more, hear the duo talk through various positioning strategies that can make you stand out in the crowded coaching world. Here’s what you’ll learn: Different ways you can be perceived in the coaching worldDifferent elements that factor into your positioning, such as messagingHow to position yourself on social media in an authentic wayDifferent tiers of offerings you can provide based on how you wan...2023-03-2932 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Navigate Being Triggered in a Digital WorldIn this episode, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith dive into how to navigate being triggered while living and working in a digital world. They get personal and share their own experiences of getting triggered on social media and how they’ve navigated accordingly. They explore the root cause of triggers and discuss actional ways listeners and coaches can navigate in today’s digital landscape.  Here’s what you’ll learn: Examples of triggers they have seen and experienced in personal and business lifeHow triggers can business triggers are often attached to something much more p...2023-03-2226 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Time Manage a New Coaching Revenue Stream or Side HustleHow do you do it all?! Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith walk listeners through how to manage time to add a new coaching revenue stream or side hustle to your life. They review best practices and considerations for those working full-time, existing business owners diversifying their offerings, and multi-passionate entrepreneurs and business owners looking to get into the coaching world. Here’s what you’ll learn: How Em and Lex personally time manage their multiple businesses - Ready Set Coach, Six Degrees Society, and THEPRBAR inc.How to manage launching a coaching side hustle...2023-03-1533 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Pick The Best Marketing Strategy For Your Coaching BusinessThis week, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith walk through how to pick the best marketing strategy for your coaching business. They review various common marketing strategies on the market and discuss how to choose which will ultimately work best for you and your coaching practice. Here’s what you’ll learn: Examples of different marketing strategies that exist for new coachesHow to take inventory of what works for you as an individual in marketingHow a strategy can only work if it aligns with your strengthsMarketing strategies that Em & Lex have used personally - what...2023-03-0822 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastCommon Places Coaches Drop the Ball (And How to Avoid Doing So Yourself)This week, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith discuss the most common places they see coaches drop the ball when it comes to launching and growing a successful coaching business. They reframe ‘dropping the ball’ as opportunities for growth and improvement. Tune in to hear what common mistakes you can avoid when starting and running a coaching business. Here’s what you’ll learn: The most common mistakes Em & Lex see coaches making in the sales processThe importance (and opportunity) of follow upsWhy it’s critical to never assume anything, and ways to reframe an assumption t...2023-03-0126 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Set Your Client Capacity as a CoachHow many clients can you really take on as a coach? In this episode, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith talk about how to set your client's capacity as a coach. They speak to how to determine such throughout different seasons of life, and the reality of how much time a single client truly takes. Reflecting on their experiences dealing with fluctuating workloads and capacity, they share tangible tips and homework on how listeners can avoid burnout or boredom. Here’s what you’ll learn: The number one element that is key in determining and settin...2023-02-2227 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastWhat is the Ready Set Coach Program (Bonus Episode)In this bonus episode, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith, co-founders of Ready Set Coach, break down what the Ready Set Coach Program actually is! Learn what’s involved, the nuts and bolts of the program, who it’s for, what topics are covered, what makes the program unique, and when doors are open to their next and upcoming cohorts.  Here’s what you’ll learn: All about the Ready Set Coach ProgramThe different iterations the program has gone throughWhat the program looks like todayWho this program is geared toward servingThe nitty gritty details of...2023-02-1722 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastDifferent Ways to Monetize a Coaching BusinessThis week, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith outline different ways to monetize a coaching business. They speak to the importance of diversifying your revenue streams and exploring the various products and services that can seamlessly be added to a coaching business model.  Here’s what you’ll learn: Tips on how to diversify your coaching offering suiteIdeas on how to create more revenue streams within your pre-existing businessWhat affiliate marketing can do for your coaching business as an added revenue streamHow to monetize partnerships and collaborations with other businessesWhat passive income and how can it be...2023-02-1525 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastClient Relations - How to Deal with Client Red Flags in CoachingThis week, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith dive into the world of Client Relations and break down how to deal with client red flags in the coaching industry. They share lessons learned the hard way, and how to ethically and professionally deal with a variety of challenging client issues in real-time - from clients wanting out of a contract to say no to the wrong fit, to payment issues, and beyond. Here’s what you’ll learn: Tips on how to handle a client who wants to break the contractDifferent ways to produc...2023-02-0831 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Avoid Burnout When Launching and Growing a Coaching BusinessIn this episode, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith break down ways to avoid burnout when launching your coaching business, revenue stream, or side hustle. They provide personal tips that have enabled them to avoid burnout in their own businesses and share a variety of actionable strategies that will enable and empower coaches to put their health first (without their business paying the price.)  Here’s what you’ll learn: Tips on taking inventory on how to best time block according to your personal energy levelsStrategies on how to keep yourself accountable for prioritizing wellness Advice...2023-02-0123 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Extend the Lifecycle of a Coaching ClientIn this episode, your hosts talk about how to extend the lifecycle of working with coaching clients looking at the ladder of business offerings and how to get clients in the door, to continue working with them in different capacities throughout your offerings. They break down mindset hurdles for selling to clients that have already been sold. Here’s what you’ll learn: The ladders Em and Lex offer in their own businessesSupporting clients through many phases of their lives and businessesWays to come up with conversations to sell to clients you’ve...2023-01-2518 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow Much it Costs to Launch and Grow a Coaching BusinessThis week’s episode focuses on how much it costs to launch and grow a new coaching business or side hustle. From basic legal start-up costs to software to tech, creative services, and much more, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith share where they personally invested when launching and where they got scrappy, and provide insight on how others can do the same.Here’s what you’ll learn: How they approached business costs when first starting out - where they got scrappy, and where they investedThe various investment categories that go into starting a coachin...2023-01-1828 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Find Your Perfect Coaching NicheThis week’s episode focuses on finding your perfect coaching niche. Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith discuss common mistakes, how they found their own perfect coaching niche, and how they allowed their ideal client to evolve as their businesses grew. They give real-life examples, tangle tips, and much more. Here’s what you’ll learn: Key points to keep in mind when finding and selecting a coaching nicheHow you can marry your passion with a problem to solveUnique coaches and niches they’ve seen over the yearsHow they selected their first coaching niche, and how it evo...2023-01-1123 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastThe 4 Ms of a Successful Coaching BusinessEmily Merrell and Lexie Smith break down the 4 Ms of a successful coaching business – Management, Mindset, Money & Messaging. They reflect on their own journey in their coaching businesses and how these 4 Ms have created successful businesses both for themselves and their clients.Here’s what you’ll learn: The 4Ms of a successful coaching businessHow mindset comes into play in your businessThe importance of knowing your numbersTips on management and how to create a successful business using suchThe importance of messaging - and tipsThe importance of positioning yourself as an expert in your...2023-01-0418 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Reflect, Reset & Refresh for the New YearHosts Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith look back on the past year and walk through different exercises on how to reflect, reset, and refresh heading into the New Year. From personal growth to business achievements and more, this episode is packed full of helpful takeaways, tips, and challenges for all listeners. Here’s what you’ll learn: Different accomplishments that your hosts had in 2022How to challenge yourself to reflect outside of your defaultsReflection questions to ask yourself Tips on ways to reflect Tips on ways to then physically and mentally reset after that reflecti...2022-12-2823 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastEssential Skills for Effective CoachingThis week’s episode outlines some essential skills for effective coaching from everything from concepts of asking questions, and active listening, to challenging your clients when needed, Em and Lex drop some tips for essential skills to have for an effective coaching strategy that will help solidify your time with your clients. Here’s what you’ll learn: Skills to have as a coach The art of active listening with your clientsDifferent types of solution mappingActionable steps to give your clients Being able to take control of sessions with clients and keeping everyone on trackDiffe...2022-12-2117 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastBehind the Scenes of an Active Group Coaching ProgramIn this episode, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith take us behind the scenes of their Ready Set Coach active cohort. They break down what it was like building their first coaching group program and disclose a very intentional strategy they implemented along the way, and discuss how their “behind the scenes” continues to evolve with each new group to follow. Here’s what you’ll learn: What works and what doesn’t for the first round of a new group coaching programWhy being flexible and adaptable is critical to best serve your clients in a...2022-12-1433 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastAll The Hats You Wear (& Roles You Play) as a CoachEmily Merrell and Lexie Smith do a deep dive into all the hats you wear as a coach beyond, well, coaching. They provide insight into what hats they have worn throughout their ventures, and what roles you should expect and prepare to handle and address as you embark on your coaching journey.Here’s what you’ll learn: The various hats you wear as a coach beyond just coachingReflections on what has come up during their own coaching ventures and with Ready Set Coach clientsAn overview of all the different challenges and opportunities that will...2022-12-0720 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastPR Tips for Coaches with Lex (Minisode)In this mini-episode, Lexie Smith offers a variety of tips and tricks for coaches looking to up their thought leadership and PR game. A PR pro, coach, and agency owner herself, Lexie reviews the top PR strategies coaches should enact if looking to increase their credibility, visibility, and revenue. Here’s what you’ll learn: The definition of thought leadershipWhy developing a thought leadership strategy is important for coachesExamples of PR tactics Em and Lex have deployed for Ready Set CoachWhat types of media to pursue as a coach looking to inc...2022-11-3010 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastThe Business of Coaching: How to Pick the Best Business Model for YouEmily Merrell and Lexie Smith touch on the various types of coaching business models and programs on the market: masterminds, group coaching, one on one coaching, and beyond. They share their own experiences with different programs and provide advice and tips on how to pick the best business model for you and your business. Here’s what you’ll learn: Variations on types of programs for coaches out thereHow do you go about selecting what is the right structure for you and your businessTheir advice on when someone is ready to start group coachingTips for ho...2022-11-2319 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Collaborate in the Coaching Industry to Fast Track Business GrowthIn this episode, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith talk about how to collaborate in the coaching industry to fast-track business growth. Reviewing the benefits of collaboration, Em & Lex share some of their favorite communities and give plenty of real-life collaboration examples sure to inspire and spark ideas for listeners. Here’s what you’ll learn: Tips on how to create the best collaboration for yourself and your brandThe powerful mindset shift regarding competition vs collaboration Real-life examples of coaches working togetherA few of their favorite online communities they are a part ofHow to collaborate with co...2022-11-1623 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastBest Practices for Must-Have Coaching WorkflowsIn this episode, Em and Lex drop their tips on coaching workflows and streamlining systems to be successful once landing your client. They break it down on the timing of certain onboarding items to complete and provide suggestions for a successful onboarding session with new clients as well as a successful graduation and offboarding with clients when you wrap up a program. Here’s what you’ll learn: Some of their favorite systems for signing clients officiallySystems and software for invoicing once you land your client - to get paid!Hear their...2022-11-0920 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastExpectations vs Reality in Coaching and EntrepreneurshipIn this episode, Em and Lex reflect on their own personal business journeys and talk through “expectations vs reality” in coaching and entrepreneurship. Hear how your hosts navigated the ebbs and flows of entrepreneurship and the coaching industry, and their best tips learned along the way. Here’s what you’ll learn: Their individual expectations going into entrepreneurship and the realities that hit them on their journeys into coachingHow inflated expectations are often unrealistic in the first year of business - and what one should actually expectThe realities of having high months and...2022-11-0224 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Channel Resilience to Fuel Your Business with Em (Minisode)When your co-founder is away it’s time to play! In this mini-episode, Emily Merrell sneaks in a solo episode devoted to the importance of vacation, boundaries, the beauty of having a co-founder, and finding resilience in yourself, your business, and your community.Here’s what you’ll learn: Why create a self-love list How to take inventory of your accomplishments How to take stock of your community and individuals that light you upThe importance of reflecting and taking stock on your business and what’s working and not workingTips on tapping int...2022-10-2610 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastDon't Make These Mistakes as a New CoachEmily Merrell and Lexie Smith reflect on the most common mistakes they see new coaches making across the industry. Hear their personal lessons learned, actionable tips on how to avoid making common mistakes as a new coach, and homework geared towards auditing your own coaching practice.Here’s what you’ll learn: Em and Lexie’s own experiences starting out in the online coaching businessThe most common mistakes new coaches make across the industryTips on how to avoid the most common mistakes coaches make when starting their coaching journeyThe reality of what happens behind the sce...2022-10-1932 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Sell with Confidence as a CoachEmily Merrell and Lexie smith review their 7 steps to sell with confidence as a coach. From dissecting and studying different selling styles and techniques to necessary mindset reframes and strategies, this episode will help coaches and business owners show up and sell confidently.Here’s what you’ll learn: Em & Lex share how to identify and own your unique selling styleThey talk about necessary selling mindset shifts and word swapsHow to knowledge up to nail discovery and sales callsThe importance of knowing and owning your authority when sellingThe key and sift that...2022-10-1227 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Build a Coaching Business as a New MomEmily Merrell and Lexie Smith get real and break down what it’s been like navigating owning and building a business as new moms. They dish out their best advice, and lessons learned, and reflect upon the realities that face all moms as they navigate business, babies, and balance. Here’s what you’ll learn: Em & Lex share their personal experiences of being pregnantThey dish out on what it feels like to be a new mom while running and building a businessThey address societal standards and perceptions that working moms faceLex shares a book recommen...2022-10-0520 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Add a Coaching Revenue Stream to Your Existing BusinessEmily Merrell and Lexie Smith discuss how to add a coaching revenue stream to your already existing business. They disclose how entrepreneurs can achieve true wealth and why becoming a coach is such a great business model. The two explore the different ways you can add a coaching arm to your already existing business and how and where to get started today. Here’s what you’ll learn: Who can add a coaching revenue stream to their businessWhy Emily decided to add a coaching revenue stream to her businessWhat helped Em finally pass the six-fi...2022-09-2818 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Tap Your Network to Find ClientsEmily Merrell and Lexie Smith explore how you can tap your existing network to find clients. They discuss a variety of strategies coaches can deploy to reconnect with people from their past, how to move past common mindset hurdles of feeling judged, and how to authentically and effectively approach your network with your new business and offerings.Here’s what you’ll learn: Em & Lex discuss how to tap your existing network to find clientsThe “fly your flag” approach to engaging and promoting your business on social media networksThe steps Lex had to take to feel c...2022-09-2130 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Attract and Sign High Ticket Coaching ClientsEmily Merrell and Lexie Smith explain how to attract and sign high-ticket coaching clients. They review the reality of what it takes to find, market, and sell high-ticket offers and provide actionable advice on how you can work towards building a roster of high-paying coaching clients. Here’s what you’ll learn: What first to look at when evaluating how to attract high-ticket coaching clientsHow it’s important to audit the “rooms that you’re in”What commonalities most high-ticket clients haveWhat is involved in actually signing high-ticket coaching clientsHow confidence and energy com...2022-09-1439 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastThe Best Software and Systems for CoachesEmily Merrell and Lexie Smith dive into the world of tech and discuss a variety of market options for the best software and systems available for coaches on the market today.  From CRM and Project Management softwares to Communication and Email Marketing Platforms, learn how to select the best systems for your coaching business. Here’s what you’ll learn: Non-business-related apps that are fun to tryWhat are Em and Lex’s favorite CRMs and Project Management Tools for CoachesTheir favorite communication tools for coachesTheir favorite client onboarding systems and tools for coaches Their favorite...2022-09-0726 minThe Second Degree with Emily MerrellThe Second Degree with Emily MerrellHow to Reverse Engineer A Business Model with Ready Set Coach Co-Founders Emily Merrell + Lexie SmithThrough a chance meeting Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith became co-founders. They took their individual businesses and created one of their very own called Ready Set Coach Program. In this episode Em and Lex unpack how they both came to build their own businesses and break down how they reverse engineered their business model to get to their desired income. What you'll learn:Lexie Smith shares her story with how she coaching for the lifestyle benefits Em and Lex talk about finding a co-founder and why their partnership works so well Em and Lex talk about the...2022-09-0130 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Use Breathwork to Access Your Intuition with Intuitive Guide & Breathwork Coach Christine SinghEmily Merrell and Lexie Smith chat with Intuitive Guide, Breathwork Coach and Ready Set Coach Grad Christine Singh about the power of breathwork and how to tune in and access one’s own intuition. Here’s what you’ll learn: What is Breathwork? And what are the different effects breathwork can have on an individualHow Christine was able to connect with her true life purposeChristine walks everyone through a grounding breathwork exerciseHow to tune in to your intuition and let it guide you in making decisions The transformations Christine has witnessed from her...2022-08-3130 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Overcome Common Coaching Mindset HurdlesEmily Merrell and Lexie Smith dive into the world of mindset and address how to overcome common coaching mindset hurdles. From imposter syndrome to pricing objections, to fear of competition and self-promotion – and beyond – learn how you can reframe and move past these common mindset hurdles and become the best coach (and person) possible. Here’s what you’ll learn:The reality is about mindset and limiting beliefs.How all fears are objective and perception-based - thus can be reframed. How to overcome feeling weird promoting yourself or showing up on social media.A reframe to...2022-08-2438 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Build Confidence with Confidence Coach Amy ChristmanEmily Merrell and Lexie Smith chat with Confidence Coach and Ready Set Coach Grad Amy Christman about how to build confidence and become your own personal hype person. They break down the importance of understanding the transformation you are delivering as a coach, the common hang-up on titles, and how to stay accountable to your business goals. Here’s what you’ll learn:Who is Amy Christman - learn Amy’s journey into coaching Her “A-ha” I want to be a coach momentAmy’s best tips on how to build confidenceWhere confidence rea...2022-08-1734 minReady Set Coach PodcastReady Set Coach PodcastHow to Set and Implement Healthy Boundaries (& Why Boundaries Will Help You Make More Money)Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith review how to set and implement boundaries as a coach. They discuss both the business and personal benefits of setting boundaries with clients early on, how to do such, and how systems can make the process both seamless and feasible. Here’s what you’ll learn:What boundaries are key for protecting How to take an inventory of what tasks drain your energy and what boundaries to implement in effectThe business importance of setting and implementing boundaries as a coachWhat systems can support the implementation of boundariesWhat Em & Lex do per...2022-08-1022 min