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Coach Factory: Coaching Skills, Tools, and Training to Elevate Your PracticeFrom Self-Doubt to Sold Out Coach: How to Own Your Expertise, Charge Your Worth, and Attract Your Ideal ClientsIn this episode of the Coach Factory Podcast, we sit down with Craig Rodney, a veteran coach who’s built a thriving practice helping agency owners scale and position for exit. Craig shares his journey from reluctant coach to confident expert, and the mindset shifts and practical strategies he employed to build a successful coaching business.In this episode, we talk about…The Accidental Coach: Craig shares how he transitioned from successful agency owner to reluctant coach, and how coaching found him at a crossroads in his career.Embracing the Identity of Coach: We dive...
2024-05-3028 min
Coach Factory: Coaching Skills, Tools, and Training to Elevate Your PracticeEmbracing Vulnerability: Harnessing Your Humanity to Connect with Coaching ClientsAs coaches, we often feel pressure to present a perfect, polished image to the world — to have it all figured out. But what if the key to truly connecting with our audience and clients lies not in our perfection, but in our humanity? In this episode of the Coach Factory Podcast, marketing coach Nicole Osborne shares how she learned to harness the power of vulnerability and authenticity to build a thriving coaching practice.In this episode, we talk about...From Corporate Marketer to Authentic Coach: Nicole shares her transition from a corporate marketing career to...
2024-04-1819 min
Coach Factory: Coaching Skills, Tools, and Training to Elevate Your PracticeCoaching with Confidence: Overcoming Fear and Self-Doubt in Your PracticeAs coaches, we often focus on empowering our clients to face their fears and pursue their dreams. But what about our own journey of overcoming obstacles and building a thriving practice? In this episode of the Coach Factory Podcast, we explore the inspiring story of Lauree Ostrofsky, an author, speaker, coach, and hugger (more on that in the episode) who transformed her own personal adversity into a powerful coaching practice. Lauree's insights offer valuable lessons for every coach looking to navigate their own fears, build authentic connections, and create a meaningful impact in their clients' lives....
2024-04-0424 min
Coach Factory: Coaching Skills, Tools, and Training to Elevate Your PracticeConflict Resolution in Coaching with Chris Grygo and Jessie PuniaDespite being a necessary part of life, conflict is something that most people tend to avoid. Learning how to navigate conflict in coaching not only helps to resolve the immediate tension; it also transforms how clients approach disputes in every aspect of their life. In this episode of the Coach Factory Podcast, we sit down with Chris Grygo, Global Director of People and Organizational Development at the Ford Foundation, and Jessie Punia, President and Partner of August Public as they discuss their go-to conflict resolution techniques and how to implement them as a coach.In this...
2024-03-2127 min
Coach Factory: Coaching Skills, Tools, and Training to Elevate Your PracticePricing Your Coaching Services with Christine Gallagher and Rebecca TraceyDetermining the right price for your coaching services can be challenging, or even downright anxiety-inducing — even for the most seasoned coaches. So in this show, you'll hear from Christine Gallagher, a marketing and business coach with a knack for helping female entrepreneurs scale their businesses, and Becca Tracey, founder of The Uncaged Life, who specializes in crafting a life and business outside the conventional 9–5, as they both dive into the delicate balance of valuing your expertise while ensuring your clients recognize the worth of their investment. You'll get actionable strategies and insights to guide you through the process of pric...
2024-03-0722 min
Coach Factory: Coaching Skills, Tools, and Training to Elevate Your PracticeCoaching Creative Professionals with Tracy Candido and Joel WeldonCoaching creative professionals requires a unique approach, and in this episode Tracy Candido, an experienced coach who helps creative professionals makes waves, and Joel Weldon, a well-known voice actor and coach, share their experience and insights with this niche. This is a must-listen for coaches looking to refine their approach with creative clients and understand the nuanced dynamics of their coaching relationships.In this episode, we talk about...Unlocking the Value Within: Tracy Candido opens up about the intrinsic belief that we're all brimming with value and impact. This discussion isn't just talk; it's about...
2024-02-2224 min
Coach Factory: Coaching Skills, Tools, and Training to Elevate Your PracticeThe Power of AssessmentsDo you use assessments in your coaching practice? Explore how these tailored tools and the insights they give can drive breakthroughs and create even stronger connections with your coaching clients. Chris Lema, CEO of Motivations AI, product strategist, public speaker, coach, and six-time startup founder, has a tailored approach to coaching that helps people achieve breakthrough results. As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Peter Larson, now VP of Assessment Science at Motivations AI, saw the importance and value in using assessment tools, and eventually shifted his career to focus on the research and development of assessment tools.
2023-11-0147 min
Coach Factory: Coaching Skills, Tools, and Training to Elevate Your PracticeCoaching vs. Consulting and TherapyCurious about the fine line between coaching, consulting, and therapy? Learn how to leverage the unique strengths of coaching and define the unique space you occupy, while maintaining the boundaries between coaching and other disciplines. Rebecca Ward, founder of the Iris Institute, discusses how the convergence of therapy, consulting, and coaching have helped her create a brand. And Christopher Grygo, Global Director of People and Organizational Development at the Ford Foundation, provides insight on the sometimes subtle differences between coaching and consulting.
2023-10-1824 min
Grizzle Pod: Thematic Growth InvestingBeaver Creek Precious Metals Summit InterviewsThe Beaver Creek Precious Metals Summit was an excellent gathering of some of the best small and mid cap companies in the mining sector. We had the opportunity to interview the CEOs of 6 dynamic companies at the conference: Dolly Varden Silver (TSXV:DV), Cerrado Gold (TSXV:CERT), West Red Lake Gold (TSXV:WRLG), Hot Chili (TSXV:HCH), Summa Silver (TSXV:SSVR) and Viva Gold (TSXV:VAU)
00:00:00 Dolly Varden - Shawn Khunkhun
00:17:49 Cerrado Gold - Mark Brennan
00:27:20 West Red Lake Gold - Shane Williams
00:43:40 Hot Chili - Christian Easterday
00:57:12 Summa Silver - Galen McNamara
01:05:10 Viva Gold - James Hesketh
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2023-10-051h 12
Coach Factory: Coaching Skills, Tools, and Training to Elevate Your PracticeSpecializing in Business CoachingThinking of honing in on business coaching? Discover how personal experiences and a unique approach can carve out your niche and make your coaching indispensable to entrepreneurs. Brent “Spillly” Spilkin, a business coach, discusses his unique coaching approach with business owners and how he established himself in a niche market. Howard Mann, coach and entrepreneur, shares the influence his personal experiences had on helping him develop tools and practices to share with other entrepreneurs.
2023-10-0427 min
Coach Factory: Coaching Skills, Tools, and Training to Elevate Your PracticeDifferentiating Your Coaching BusinessHow do you stand out from the competition in the crowded coaching space? Learn how deep self-inquiry and authentic messaging can set you apart and attract the clients you truly want, even if sales and marketing aren't your strong suits. Annie Petche, a career and fulfillment coach, emphasizes the impact self-inquiry has on getting your messaging on the right path. And Melanie Benson, coach and podcast host, discusses moving from a corporate job to coaching and how she struggled early on without marketing knowledge and being repulsed by the idea of having to sell herself.
2023-09-2024 min
Coach Factory: Coaching Skills, Tools, and Training to Elevate Your PracticePackaging Your Coaching ServicesStruggling to make your coaching offerings irresistible? Discover the art of crafting and bundling your services to capture attention and resonate with your ideal clients. Join our guest experts, Lisa Ann Edwards and Becca Tracey, as they share their proven strategies and insights on how to effectively package your coaching services.
2023-09-0624 min
Coach Factory: Coaching Skills, Tools, and Training to Elevate Your PracticeTesting a Coaching NicheCurious about how to test and validate your coaching niche to boost your confidence and focus your practice? Meet Gabrielle Smith, who helps coaches stuck in "niche drama" and shows how finding your niche will boost your confidence. Alternately, Dr. Kristin Hartjes shares her journey from practicing chiropractic to the world of coaching.
2023-08-2323 min
Coach Factory: Coaching Skills, Tools, and Training to Elevate Your PracticeRaising Your Coaching RatesWondering how to command higher fees for your coaching? Find out how showcasing your unique value and battling for your clients can justify premium rates. Howard Mann, business coach and President of the Business Brickyard in New York City, opens the episode by talking about how going to battle for your clients creates your value as a coach and how people are willing to pay more for that partnership. Coach Melanie Benson shares how she’s reached her level of premium value, pointing to the skills and experience that help demonstrate value to her clients.
2023-08-0923 min
Coach Factory: Coaching Skills, Tools, and Training to Elevate Your PracticeAttracting the Right Coaching ClientsFeeling stuck with clients that don't resonate? Learn how attracting the right clients can transform your coaching business and align perfectly with your unique style and goals. Adrienne Sheares, social PR and personal branding coach, talks about the importance of connecting with ideal clients in person in order to test out if they are the right fit for your coaching business and style. Re Perez, founder of Branding for the People, discusses the process of starting a coaching business and the three focuses to have when choosing what clients to attract: the craft, the people, and the outcome.
2023-07-2624 min
Coach Factory: Coaching Skills, Tools, and Training to Elevate Your PracticeHow to Expand Your Coaching Brand's ReachStruggling to get your coaching brand noticed? Discover how expanding your reach could be the game-changer you need to connect with your ideal clients and transition successfully from your day job. Pamela Slim, business coach and author of The Widest Net, emphasizes the importance of catering your work to your ideal client. Luisa Zhou, business and entrepreneurial coach, shares the catalysts for her shift from her 9-to-5 job into coaching.
2023-07-1225 min
Coach Factory: Coaching Skills, Tools, and Training to Elevate Your PracticeFinding Your Coaching NicheAre you searching for your coaching niche? Finding your niche can hep you attract the right clients and truly make your coaching business stand out. Pamela Slim, a business coach and author of the book The Widest Net, reminds coaches that the internal stuff like labels and marketing can bog down a coach in the early stages of developing their niche. Angelique Rewers, CEO and Founder of Boldhaus, shares her story of becoming a coach after spending years working with Fortune 500 executives.
2023-06-2827 min
Coach Factory: Coaching Skills, Tools, and Training to Elevate Your PracticeThe Coach Factory Podcast | Trailer 02As a coach, you support others – and Coach Factory supports you. The Coach Factory Podcast is for coaches at all experience levels, looking to grow their business and define their specialization. Join host, Shawn Hesketh, for the stories and advice of coaches who have been where you are. Learn the practical steps and tools you need to grow and develop your skills. Tune in for each episode, starting in June (2023),
2023-06-2100 min
Coach Factory: Coaching Skills, Tools, and Training to Elevate Your PracticeThe Coach Factory Podcast | TrailerAs a coach, you're supporting others – but who's supporting you? We are!The Coach Factory Podcast is for coaches at all experience levels, looking to grow their business and define their specialization. Join host, Shawn Hesketh, for the stories and advice of coaches who have been where you are. Learn the practical steps and tools you need to grow and develop your skills. Tune in for each episode, starting in June (2023).
2023-06-1401 min
Web Dev with MattDocker Essentials (the book) is READY. Let's have a celebratory episodeThis is a bit of a fireside-chat style episode, with not much tech talk going on. Rather, it's a bit of a look behind-the-scenes at what goes in to creating technical books and courses, such as a bit about what it takes to set up a home recording studio (on a budget) that still delivers the level of professionalism that you'd expect. So grab your favourite beverage, settle in, and please don't mind me meandering a bit here an there throughout the course of the episode.Links from the episodeThank you Shawn Hesketh f...
2021-12-0339 min
Press This WordPress Community PodcastUsing compelling tutorial videos to help customers AND drive growth with WP101's Shawn HeskethAre you or your customers interested in using video content to help customers and visitors get the most out of your website or products? Coming up with an effective video learning solution can be super tricky, but if you dial in on the right approach you might make a meaningful impact to your or your clients' businesses.Join us for this episode of PressThis as we interview Shawn Hesketh of WP101 about his philosophy around creating video learning strategy that not only helps to reduce support load and delight customers, but also as an engine of growth.If...
2019-03-0533 min
Press This WordPress Community PodcastUsing compelling tutorial videos to help customers AND drive growth with WP101's Shawn HeskethAre you or your customers interested in using video content to help customers and visitors get the most out of your website or products? Coming up with an effective video learning solution can be super tricky, but if you dial in on the right approach you might make a meaningful impact to your or your clients' businesses.Join us for this episode of PressThis as we interview Shawn Hesketh of WP101 about his philosophy around creating video learning strategy that not only helps to reduce support load and delight customers, but also as an engine of growth.If...
2019-03-0533 min
Streamlined Solopreneur: Helping Solopreneurs Take Worry-Free Time OffChoosing Self Employment and Sherry WallingThis is Part 1 of our mini series, "How You Build a Business" In today’s episode, I get to talk to Dr. Sherry Walling. She’s kicking off our miniseries on how to build a business and she helps us answer a very important question: “Am I ready to start my own business?” Sherry is a fantastic person to talk to and a wealth of knowledge. We talk self-publishing, self-knowledge, podcasting, and much more. Show NotesZen FounderZen Founder PodcastThe Entrepreneur’s Guide to Keeping Your Sh*t Together: How to Run Your Business Without Letting it Run YouZ...
2018-02-2742 minStreamlined Solopreneur: Helping Solopreneurs Take Worry-Free Time OffChoosing Self Employment and Sherry WallingThis is Part 1 of our mini series, "How You Build a Business" In today’s episode, I get to talk to Dr. Sherry Walling. She’s kicking off our miniseries on how to build a business and she helps us answer a very important question: “Am I ready to start my own business?” Sherry is a fantastic person to talk to and a wealth of knowledge. We talk self-publishing, self-knowledge, podcasting, and much more. Show NotesZen FounderZen Founder PodcastThe Entrepreneur’s Guide to Keeping Your Sh*t Together: How to Run Your Business Without Letting it Run YouZ...
2018-02-2742 min
Streamlined Solopreneur: Helping Solopreneurs Take Worry-Free Time OffBuilding Your Side Hustle on Open Source with Ben Meredith and Better Click to TweetBen Meredith is a WordPress man about town, working with lots of great folks in the community like GiveWP, and putting out his own plugins. In this episode, Ben and I talk about Better Click to Tweet, a fantastic and free WordPress plugin he created. Show NotesBen MeredithBen on TwitterBetter Click to TweetGiveWPIn Memory of Jesse PetersenEpisode 34: Shawn Hesketh and WP101Sponsored by: Access Aerial | Liquid Web
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2017-10-0334 minStreamlined Solopreneur: Helping Solopreneurs Take Worry-Free Time OffBuilding Your Side Hustle on Open Source with Ben Meredith and Better Click to TweetBen Meredith is a WordPress man about town, working with lots of great folks in the community like GiveWP, and putting out his own plugins. In this episode, Ben and I talk about Better Click to Tweet, a fantastic and free WordPress plugin he created. Show NotesBen MeredithBen on TwitterBetter Click to TweetGiveWPIn Memory of Jesse PetersenEpisode 34: Shawn Hesketh and WP101Sponsored by: Access Aerial | Liquid Web
Simplify your tech stack at https://streamlined.fm/tools
★ Support this podcast ★
2017-10-0334 min
Streamlined Solopreneur: Helping Solopreneurs Take Worry-Free Time OffLearning Management and WordPress: LifterLMS with Chris BadgettThis is the first of a 2-part series called Educational WordPress! Over the next 2 episodes, I talk to two of of the biggest names in a WordPress LMSs and WordPress in the educational space. Today, it's Chris Badgett. Chris Badgett is a software company owner, a world traveller, and first and foremost, an educator. In this episode, we get to talk all about empathy, teaching, and scratching your own itch. He offers some great insight on running a company, connecting with customers, and how there are some things you can't outsource. Show NotesChris BadgettLifterLMSSterling Audio S...
2017-07-1831 minStreamlined Solopreneur: Helping Solopreneurs Take Worry-Free Time OffLearning Management and WordPress: LifterLMS with Chris BadgettThis is the first of a 2-part series called Educational WordPress! Over the next 2 episodes, I talk to two of of the biggest names in a WordPress LMSs and WordPress in the educational space. Today, it's Chris Badgett. Chris Badgett is a software company owner, a world traveller, and first and foremost, an educator. In this episode, we get to talk all about empathy, teaching, and scratching your own itch. He offers some great insight on running a company, connecting with customers, and how there are some things you can't outsource. Show NotesChris BadgettLifterLMSSterling Audio S...
2017-07-1831 min
Streamlined Solopreneur: Helping Solopreneurs Take Worry-Free Time OffBuilding the Number 1 WordPress Learning Website with Shawn HeskethShawn Hesketh is a good friend of the show and an excellent educator and mentor. His widely popular site, WP101, teached thousands of folks how to use WordPress. In this episode, we get pretty deep into the woods on how he built WP101, and in typical Shawn fashion, he imparts some great advice all along the way. This one is a little longer that usual, but it's packed full of fantastic content, including his recording setup. Show NotesShawn HeskethShawn's TwitterWP101Bill EricksonBlue Snowball / YetiShure SM7BDuet by ApogeePreamp: Grace Design M101Limiter PluginCanvas by WooThemesChris L...
2017-05-0240 minStreamlined Solopreneur: Helping Solopreneurs Take Worry-Free Time OffBuilding the Number 1 WordPress Learning Website with Shawn HeskethShawn Hesketh is a good friend of the show and an excellent educator and mentor. His widely popular site, WP101, teached thousands of folks how to use WordPress. In this episode, we get pretty deep into the woods on how he built WP101, and in typical Shawn fashion, he imparts some great advice all along the way. This one is a little longer that usual, but it's packed full of fantastic content, including his recording setup. Show NotesShawn HeskethShawn's TwitterWP101Bill EricksonBlue Snowball / YetiShure SM7BDuet by ApogeePreamp: Grace Design M101Limiter PluginCanvas by WooThemesChris L...
2017-05-0240 min
LMScast120: From Freelancer to WordPress Education Company with Shawn Hesketh from WP101This LMScast with Shawn Hesketh covers the product creation and constant improvement necessary to provide the best experience to your customers. Shawn is the creator of WP101, which is a blog, course, and WordPress plugin dedicated to teaching people of all experience levels how to use WordPress.
Shawn started WP101 as a video series in 2008. At first he was not making any money from it, and the process of maintaining it was long and tedious. He found that the most valuable approach anyone can have when providing a product or service is constant improvement and the reception of feedback. In...
2017-02-1551 min
Matt ReportS4 E7: Shawn Hesketh of WP101Follow my WordPress newsletter https://thewpminute.com/subscribeShawn Hesketh is the creator of WP101, an online library and learning resource, for WordPress.
When you don’t want to spend the time training your clients, or answering the pesky support e-mails, you use a service like WP101. Shawn and his team tirelessly script, record, edit, produce, and publish top-notch training materials for the newcomer to the WordPress world.
Sounds like easy money to me.
Interview with Shawn Hesketh of WP101
Matt Report - A WordPress podcast for digital business ow...
2016-12-151h 02
rethink.fmEpisode 5: The Voice of WordPress with Shawn HeskethIn this episode, I’m chatting with Shawn Hesketh of WP101 on how his growing business is helping designers and developers provide highly effective WordPress training for clients.
Shawn is the Voice of WordPress for so many of us. His company, WP101 produces high quality, professional videos and offers them through the WP101 plugin and at WP101.com.
Shawn shares his wealth of knowledge on producing WordPress training courses and even shares helpful tips on how to create your own screencasts.
Meet Shawn Hesketh
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2016-10-0545 min
rethink.fm the forward thinking podcastEpisode 5: The Voice of WordPressIn this episode, I'm chatting with Shawn Hesketh of WP101 on how his growing business is helping designers and developers provide highly effective WordPress training for clients.
2016-10-0545 min
OfficeHours.FMGetting Schooled by WP101, Episode 101Join me with WP101 creator Shawn Hesketh. We talked about how WP101 has grown to where it is today, challenges of scaling an online training product, and cigars!
2016-05-0900 min
WP BaconDelicious Texas Style Bacon #10It’s WP Bacon… Texas Style!
So, it’s been a while since we did one of these shows. We’ve had a lot of stuff going on lately and one of the biggest issues was a negative SEO attack. We’re getting back on our feet again, and thought we’d try a new format for the Baconcast. Instead of a formal interview style show, we’re doing a more casual hangout and Q&A type show this time around.
Lots of our WordPress Friends Live in Texas
Maybe it’s because WordPress was born...
2014-03-2400 min
WP Elevation WordPress Business PodcastEpisode #8 – Shawn Hesketh from WP101 In Episode 8 of the WP Elevation podcast I spoke with Shawn Hesketh from WP101. “What?” I hear you ask. “Isn’t he a competitor of the Video User Manuals plugin” I hear you continue to protest, befuddled. Well yes he is. He is also a genuinely awesome dude and we happen to get along very well, so we spoke about WordPress, being in the education business and building communities. I interviewed Shawn while I was in the Netherlands attending WordCamp Europe and I got the episode number wrong. This is actually episode #8, not #7 as I say at the start of the inte...
2013-11-071h 00