Coach Pony

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 for her new business website.Listen to the full episode to hear about:–Do you need a niche?–Why juggling multiple niches impacts your credibility (and ability to find clients)–How we are using AI in our coaching businesses–The 8 pieces of information Bobbi used for her new business website (and why)–Using AI for images–Brainstorming with AI–Business and life tip of the week with Christie and Bobbi!–A great tip about the task feature of AI on how to save suggestions from AI for laterSubscribe to the Coach Pony YouTube channel so you’ll see all the latest from Christie!To learn more about Christie Mims:Coach PonySign up for Sunday Couch School (our free weekly email newsletter)To learn more about Bobbi Palmer:Soft Landings San MiguelDate Like a Grownup Blog

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 coach for any length of time, you’ll probably run into clients that take a toll on you and make you question if you are the right fit for them. Let’s talk all about it.Listen to the full episode to hear about:–What if someone joins your group coaching program but is a bad fit?–What if you have a 1-on-1 client who is a bad fit? How do you “fire” a client?–Why you must have a conversation with a potential 1-on-1 client before taking them on–What about disruptive personalities in group coaching or workshops?–Asking permission to interrupt–Tips and tools to make the group run more smoothly–Business and life tip of the week with Christie and Bobbi!And, if you want to be part of the Coach Pony Get Paid to Coach podcast, and ask questions directly, join us LIVE on YouTube every other Tuesday. Watch Christie and Bobbi on YouTube Live discussing the latest news, ideas, and topics from the coaching industry, and answering your questions live too! (And, episodes will also be available on your favorite podcast player as a recording if you aren’t able to join live.)Subscribe to the Coach Pony YouTube channel so you’ll see all the latest from Christie!ResourceBusiness Mistakes That Kill Your Relationships (S03E01)To learn more about Christie Mims:Coach PonyThe FREE Marketing MasterclassTo learn more about Bobbi Palmer:Date Like a Grownup Blog

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 technology to use to power group programs?–Business and life tip of the week with Christie and Bobbi!And, if you want to be part of the Coach Pony Get Paid to Coach podcast, and ask questions directly, join us LIVE on YouTube every other week. Watch Christie and Bobbi on YouTube Live discussing the latest news, ideas, and topics from the coaching industry, and answering your questions live too! (And, episodes will also be available on your favorite podcast player as a recording if you aren’t able to join live.)Subscribe to the Coach Pony YouTube channel so you’ll see all the latest from Christie!To learn more about Christie Mims:Coach PonyFree LIVE Class: 5 Group Coaching MistakesTo learn more about Bobbi Palmer:Date Like a Grownup Blog

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 (B2B) vs. individuals (B2C)?–What should a new coach focus on to start?–Was there something you wish you knew before starting group coaching?–What is the difference between high-touch and low-touch coaching offers?–How many people should be in your program?–Business and life tips with Christie and Bobbi!And, if you want to be part of the Coach Pony Get Paid to Coach podcast, and ask questions directly , join us LIVE on YouTube every other week. Watch Christie and Bobbi on YouTube Live discussing the latest news, ideas, and topics from the coaching industry, and answering your questions live too! (And, episodes will also be available on your favorite podcast player as a recording if you aren’t able to join live.)Subscribe to the Coach Pony YouTube channel so you’ll see all the latest from Christie!To learn more about Christie Mims:Coach PonyFree Training About How to Find Paying Coaching ClientsBuild a REAL BusinessTo learn more about Bobbi Palmer:Date Like a Grownup BlogResources: Tasting History YouTube channelCoach Pony YouTube channel

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 on how to find other coaches to mastermind with, and also some things to consider to make sure your group is happy in the long run.Listen to the full episode to hear about:–How to find other coaches to build your community–Practical tips on how to make a coaches’ mastermind successful–Business and Life Tips from Christie and Bobbi!And, if you’ve been missing the Coach Pony Get Paid to Coach podcast recently, the new season is here for 2026, LIVE on YouTube every other week. Watch Christie and Bobbi on YouTube Live discussing the latest news, ideas, and topics from the coaching industry, and answering your questions live too! (And, episodes will also be available on your favorite podcast player as a recording if you aren’t able to join live.)Subscribe to the Coach Pony YouTube channel so you’ll see all the latest from Christie!To learn more about Christie Mims:Coach PonyFree Training About How to Find ClientsTo learn more about Bobbi Palmer:Date Like a Grownup BlogResources: Coach Pony YouTube channel

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 authentic in a sales call? (HINT: no high pressure sales tactics!)–How to deal with the "I need time to think about it" objection?Hear what a real sales call can sound like on this episode of the Coach Pony podcast:https://coachpony.com/what-a-real-sales-call-sounds-like-and-why-it-works/And, if you’ve missed the Get Paid to Coach podcast recently, the new season is here for 2026, LIVE on YouTube every other week. Watch Christie and Bobbi on YouTube Live discussing the latest news, ideas, and topics from the coaching industry, and answering your questions live too! (And, episodes will also be available on your favorite podcast player as a recording if you aren’t able to join live.)Subscribe to the Coach Pony YouTube channel so you’ll see all the latest from Christie!To learn more about Christie Mims:Coach PonyConnect with Christie on LinkedinTo learn more about Bobbi Palmer:Date Like a Grownup BlogResources: Coach Pony YouTube channel

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 YouTube every other week. Watch Christie and Bobbi on YouTube Live discussing the latest news, ideas, and topics from the coaching industry, and answering your questions live too! (And, episodes will also be available on your favorite podcast player as a recording if you aren’t able to join live.)Subscribe to the Coach Pony YouTube channel so you’ll see the latest videos from Christie!Listen to the full episode to hear about:Should you, as an online coach or service-based entrepreneur, raise your prices in 2026?What is the definitive way to know if you are charging too much or too little for your coaching package? (And, a quick trick on how to check the math!)How do you deliver your new price tag with the unshakable confidence of an expert, while also feeling ethical?FREE MASTERCLASS ON SALEShttps://coachpony.com/sell-coaching-registrationBuild a REAL Business (NOTE: the price of BARB is going up on Saturday, January 31st):https://coachpony.com/barb/To learn more about Christie Mims:Coach PonyConnect with Christie on LinkedinTo learn more about Bobbi Palmer:Date Like a Grownup BlogResources: Essentialism by Greg McKeownCoach Pony YouTube channel

In this engaging discussion, dating coach Bobbi Palmer, founder of Date Like a Grownup, dives into the promising future of life coaching by 2026. She and host Christie Mims explore insights from the 2025 ICF Global Coaching Study, revealing a booming industry with a $5.34 billion revenue. They share surprising findings about active clients and the mainstream acceptance of coaching. Bobbi emphasizes the importance of authenticity over AI reliance, while Christie advises reading fiction for relaxation. Exciting times ahead for aspiring coaches!

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 programs, and we're here to share our insights with you. So listen in for some wisdom from two coaches who’ve been there, done that, and built lasting, successful businesses of our own.Listen to the full episode to hear about:Why you need to focus on strategy and systems, not chasing trends or what other coaches are doingThe five core strategic systems your business needs for long-term successWhy it takes patience and willingness to dig in to gain traction in your businessWhy you need a community as a coach and business ownerTips for connecting with other coaches and building a community of support To learn more about Bobbi Palmer:Date Like a GrownupTo learn more about Christie Mims:Build a Real BusinessCoach PonyLinkedin

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 noise and showing you how to launch your coaching business fast.Today, I want to talk about how knowing some key numbers in your business can help you diagnose and make smart decisions for the future.Plus, we’ve got a pit crew pep talk from Coach Pony favorite, Bobbi Palmer of Date Like a Grown Up on handling disappointment when something in your business just doesn’t work out.Listen to the full episode to hear about:How data can help you get to the real root cause of the problem in your coaching businessWhat you can learn from numbers like website traffic and conversion rates on consultsWhy you should track how much time you’re really putting into your marketingTo learn more about Bobbi Palmer:Date Like a GrownupTo learn more about Christie Mims:Build a Real BusinessCoach PonyLinkedinResources: Coach Pony: How to Find a Niche You LoveCoach Pony: What a Real Sales Call Sounds Like (And Why It Works!)