Life Coach Business Building School with Debbie Shadid

You're not bad at tech. You've just been given the wrong information about what you actually need to run a coaching business.In this episode, I'm breaking down the exact tech stack I recommend for coaches over 50 who are in the building phase of their business. No complicated funnels, no expensive platforms, no overwhelm. Just six simple, affordable tools that work.Here's what I cover:Why you already know more about tech than you thinkThe 6 essential tools to run and grow your coaching business (and how much they actually cost) How AI tools like ChatGPT can replace expensive platforms you don't need yetWhat you do NOT need, and what to stop paying for right now  How to look like a total professional without a complex setup Why simple tech is the secret to staying out of overwhelm and getting clients fasterIf you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like technology was standing between you and your coaching business, this episode will change how you see it.Ready to build your coaching business the simple way? Start with my free Business Assessment at https://www.debbieshadid.com/schedule Let’s connect!Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram @debbieshadidSubscribe on YouTube#DebbieShadid #LifeCoachBusinessBuildingSchool 

Are you tired of posting on social media with little to nothing to show for it? In this workshop replay, I'm sharing the speaking strategy that is helping new coaches get clients faster than any social media platform ever could.I walk you through my proven 3-step Workshop Blueprint, the same process my clients use to grow their email lists, book discovery calls, and land their first coaching clients faster than they ever thought possible.In this video, you will learn:- How to choose the right workshop topic that attracts your ideal coaching clients- The exact 60-minute workshop format to teach, connect, and make offers with confidence- How to craft a hook that gets people to show up and actually listen- What to do AFTER your workshop to turn attendees into paying clients- Why collaboration and co-hosting events can fast-track your results- How to build your email list and book discovery calls without relying on social mediaWhether you are a brand new coach or have been building your business for a while without the results you want, this workshop will show you a repeatable, proven path to getting clients through speaking.If I haven’t yet introduced myself to you, hello, I am Debbie Shadid, business coach and founder of the Business Building Boutique. I have helped thousands of coaches build profitable businesses with integrity. So I know this can work for you too.Let’s connect → DebbieShadid.com/scheduleLet’s connect!Website: https://www.debbieshadid.comInstagram @debbieshadidSubscribe on YouTube#DebbieShadid #LifeCoachBusinessBuildingSchoolTired of spinning in indecision about what to post, how to sell your coaching, or explain what you do? This is your moment!Join me for a live edition of Fast Track + VIP coaching experiences where you'll get real-time feedback on your niche, offers, and marketing, plus the clarity and support you've been looking for.Spots are limited and enrollment closes soon.Let’s connect → DebbieShadid.com/scheduleLet’s connect!Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram @debbieshadidSubscribe on YouTube#DebbieShadid #LifeCoachBusinessBuildingSchool 

If you want to know what it takes to be a coach and whether it could be the perfect business for you, then you'll want to watch this video where we are breaking down everything from what coaching really is, who can do it, and how to get started.Most people think coaching requires a degree. A certification. Years of experience.They're wrong.In this video I cover:The difference between coaching and therapy (and why it matters)The many styles of coaching and how to find your own laneWhy you don't need a degree, license, or certification to startHow to turn your life experience into a profitable businessReal income numbers, no hype, no inflated promisesWhy AI will never replace what a great coach doesThe simple first steps to take todayIf I haven’t yet introduced myself to you, hello, I am Debbie Shadid, business coach and founder of the Business Building Boutique. I have helped thousands of coaches build profitable businesses with integrity. So I know this can work for you too.Ready to find out what this could look like for you? Check out the Business Building Boutique: https://coaching.debbieshadid.com/business-building-boutiqueTired of spinning in indecision about what to post, how to sell your coaching, or explain what you do? This is your moment!Join me for a live edition of Fast Track + VIP coaching experiences where you'll get real-time feedback on your niche, offers, and marketing, plus the clarity and support you've been looking for.Spots are limited and enrollment closes soon -> https://debbieshadid.com/applyWebsite: https://www.debbieshadid.comInstagram @debbieshadidSubscribe on YouTube#DebbieShadid #LifeCoachBusinessBuildingSchoolTired of spinning in indecision about what to post, how to sell your coaching, or explain what you do? This is your moment!Join me for a live edition of Fast Track + VIP coaching experiences where you'll get real-time feedback on your niche, offers, and marketing, plus the clarity and support you've been looking for.Spots are limited and enrollment closes soon.Let’s connect → DebbieShadid.com/scheduleLet’s connect!Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram @debbieshadidSubscribe on YouTube#DebbieShadid #LifeCoachBusinessBuildingSchool 

If you want to start a small online business in 2026, then you'll want to listen this episode where we show you why right now is the best time to start and what kind of business can change your life. Maybe you are a woman over 50. Maybe you are worried about money. Maybe you just know there has to be more. This episode is for you. In this episode, we cover:Why you can not count on your job or social security to take care of youThe money gap so many women over 50 are facing right nowReal women in their 60s and 70s who started online businesses and wonWhy a service business is the fastest way to make real money (no products, no shipping, no office)Simple online business ideas you can start with just a laptop and WiFiWhy waiting is the biggest mistake you can makeYou already have skills. You have spent years and years getting good at things. Those skills are worth money. One of the women we worked with lives in the UK. She is from Nigeria. She wanted to teach women how to sew so they could feed their kids and build a better life. She used the same simple roadmap we teach and it worked. If she can do it, so can you. You do not need to go back to school. You do not need a big following. You just need a plan.Ready to find out what this could look like for you? Check out the Business Building Boutique: https://coaching.debbieshadid.com/business-building-boutiqueTired of spinning in indecision about what to post, how to sell your coaching, or explain what you do? This is your moment!Join me for a live edition of Fast Track + VIP coaching experiences where you'll get real-time feedback on your niche, offers, and marketing, plus the clarity and support you've been looking for.Spots are limited and enrollment closes soon.Let’s connect → DebbieShadid.com/scheduleLet’s connect!Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram @debbieshadidSubscribe on YouTube#DebbieShadid #LifeCoachBusinessBuildingSchool 

Speaking at a virtual summit is one of the fastest ways to get coaching clients as a new coach. This is exactly what happened at the 2026 Design Live Thrive Summit, and we are pulling back the curtain to show you how it works. If you missed the summit, you can still catch the replay. Go to https://www.designlivethrive.com and get access.In this post-summit roundtable, Debbie Shadid and co-host Thais Glenn sit down with the Day Two speakers to celebrate real results from real coaches who showed up, gave their talk, and started getting clients the same day. We are talking opt-ins, booked calls, and new clients from women who were brand new to putting themselves out there. We cover:How new coaches got 20+ opt-ins and booked their first client calls within hours of speakingWhy speaking at a summit works faster than social media for getting coaching clientsWhat it looks like to go from unknown coach to trusted expert in one presentationHow to get your marketing message right so the right clients actually find youWhy done is better than perfect when you are building a coaching businessYou will also meet the coaches from Day Two. If any of these women sound like exactly what you have been looking for, this is your chance to find them: Victoria Herczek: body-mind wellbeing coach helping busy women release the chronic tension and stress victoriaherczek.comTherese Nicklas: wealth coach who helps women find financial clarity and confidence for their next life chapter wealthcoachforwomen.comMarie Vega-Byrne: coaches women who are ready to stop living in fear beyondrubies.netDr. Cheryl: a wellness and resilience coach helping professionals and overthinkers drcherylcoaching.coGlenna Lashley: faith-based weight loss coach who has lost over 250 pounds herself. foreverweightlosscoaching.comCharlotte Thomas: bariatric weight loss coach helping women lose weight before and after surgery charlottescoachingcorner.com/meet-charlotteLisa Kelly: coaches women returning to work after pregnancy loss spaciouscornercoaching.comJane Hobson: functional nutrition and lifestyle practitioner for women inharmony.healthKathleen Stapleton: certified financial planner who helps widows with their grief and finances kathleenstapleton.comThais Glenn: coaches women who have the picture-perfect life on the outside but feel unfulfilled on the inside. thaisglenncoaching.comTired of spinning in indecision about what to post, how to sell your coaching, or explain what you do? This is your moment!Join me for a live edition of Fast Track + VIP coaching experiences where you'll get real-time feedback on your niche, offers, and marketing, plus the clarity and support you've been looking for.Spots are limited and enrollment closes soon.Let’s connect → DebbieShadid.com/scheduleLet’s connect!Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram @debbieshadidSubscribe on YouTube#DebbieShadid #LifeCoachBusinessBuildingSchool 

Starting a business, is how you create your own economy in 2026. This is really critical, and I'm not here to scare anyone. I don't want to talk about politics, none of that. I'm just saying like the reality is, there is this financial gap. 55% of women over 50 say they don't have enough saved for retirement. Women live longer, they earn less over a lifetime, and they take more career breaks. The average Social Security check is not going to cover basic expenses for most people. I'll just tell you if you've got this inkling like I need to be doing something else, waiting is going to be the most expensive decision you can make.But here's what I discovered. Most of the women who are thriving, they're looking to create additional income streams. They're not dependent on one paycheck or what they have in retirement accounts or even on Social Security. I have women who are in their seventies and beyond coming to start coaching businesses. Seriously, 73, 75, 76, 77. Launching coaching businesses. I can tell you for sure it's not too late.If I haven't yet introduced myself to you, hello, I am Debbie Shadid, business coach and founder of the Business Building Boutique. I've been in business since 2000. I have helped thousands of coaches build profitable businesses with integrity. So I know this same roadmap can work for you too.Today what I want to do is I want to share some various online business ideas so you can see what route might be best for you. I'll tell you, this isn't theory. This is what I do. We cover:Why service-based businesses are the smartest choice (no inventory, no shipping, no warehouse)The real math: you could have five clients paying you $500 a month, that's $30,000 a yearHow to start a side hustle while keeping your full-time job.Knowledge is your product. Your experience is your inventory.Various service-based business ideas you can start from homeYou don't need to go back to school. There's only a few skills that you need, and I would say with the right guidance, that's it. The learning curve is small. I do want to tell you, you're not too old, you're also not too young, you're not too late and you're not behind. I want to invite you to just believe that you're just on time.Ready to explore what this could look like for you?Schedule your FREE Business Assessment: debbieshadid.com/scheduleWe'll talk about exactly where you are right now, where you want to go, and what you need to do to get there. I'll tell you what to do and show you how to do it.Connect:Website: https://www.debbieshadid.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbieshadid/Life Coach Business Building School Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/life-coach-business-building-school-with-debbie-shadid/id1502118085Private podcast series: https://coaching.debbieshadid.com/privateTired of spinning in indecision about what to post, how to sell your coaching, or explain what you do? This is your moment!Join me for a live edition of Fast Track + VIP coaching experiences where you'll get real-time feedback on your niche, offers, and marketing, plus the clarity and support you've been looking for.Spots are limited and enrollment closes soon.Let’s connect → DebbieShadid.com/scheduleLet’s connect!Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram @debbieshadidSubscribe on YouTube#DebbieShadid #LifeCoachBusinessBuildingSchool 

You hear about high ticket coaching and the promise of replacing your day job income or building retirement income without working endless hours, and you want that for yourself. Whether you are brand new to coaching or you have been coaching for a while but stuck at lower prices, $5,000 feels impossible right now because you do not know how to get there with real authenticity and integrity.If you want to charge high ticket prices for your coaching with confidence and integrity, then you will want to watch this video. I am breaking down how to charge for high ticket coaching when you're just starting out using the confidence ladder method.You do not need to force yourself to charge $5,000 right out of the gate. You do not need to fake it till you make it with pricing that makes you feel like an imposter. You just need a strategic path that builds your confidence, proof, and testimonials at each level.I am Debbie Shadid, business coach and founder of the Business Building Boutique for Coaches where I have helped thousands of coaches build profitable businesses with integrity. Using the Profitable Coaching Framework you can build the confidence  you need to beome a coach who makes high ticket offer.In this video, I walk you through the Confidence Ladder Framework, the exact method for working your way up to high ticket pricing, starting where you actually are right now, not where some guru says you should be.- Why you cannot just mindset your way to $5K pricing- How to actually price your services as a new coach - How our mindset coach Thais Glenn started at $100 for 4 sessions and now charges thousands- Why starting lower builds the foundation for sustainable high-ticket pricing- How to build proof, testimonials, and real confidence at each price point- The messy middle where you refine your coaching processJoin me and 25+ expert coaches for three days of live transformation, February 12-14. Design Live Thrive Summit is designed for women ready to step into their purpose with clarity and confidence.Save your FREE seat now: designlivethrive.comConnect with DebbieWebsite: https://www.debbieshadid.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbieshadid/Listen to the podcast Life Coach Business Building School: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/life-coach-business-building-school-with-debbie-shadid/id1502118085Don't forget to subscribe for weekly episodes on coaching business strategy for women over 50, tech tools for coaches, and simple businessTired of spinning in indecision about what to post, how to sell your coaching, or explain what you do? This is your moment!Join me for a live edition of Fast Track + VIP coaching experiences where you'll get real-time feedback on your niche, offers, and marketing, plus the clarity and support you've been looking for.Spots are limited and enrollment closes soon.Let’s connect → DebbieShadid.com/scheduleLet’s connect!Website: https://www.debbieshadid.comInstagram @debbieshadidSubscribe on YouTube#DebbieShadid #LifeCoachBusinessBuildingSchoolLet’s connect!Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram @debbieshadidSubscribe on YouTube#DebbieShadid #LifeCoachBusinessBuildingSchool 

The 2026 Design Live Thrive Summit brings together 25+ expert coaches for three days of live transformation, February 12-14. This free virtual event is designed for women ready to step into their purpose with clarity and confidence. In this pre-summit episode, Debbie Shadid and Thais Glenn introduce you to seven more incredible speakers who will guide you through real strategies that create lasting change. These coaches bring both professional expertise and lived experience. They've walked the path themselves.Here's what you'll discover at the summit:Breaking free from food addiction when you know what to do but can't follow through with Glenna Lashley, faith-based weight loss coach and family nurse practitioner who lost 255 pounds and kept it off for 8 yearsNavigating the financial and emotional complexities of widowhood with clarity and confidence with Kathleen Stapleton, CFP®, Registered Investment Advisor, insurance and tax advisorUnderstanding what's really happening with your hormones and metabolism after 50 when doctors say "everything looks normal" with Norma Rivera, functional health practitionerHealing and returning to work after pregnancy loss when the workplace offers minimal support with Lisa Kelly, grief coach specializing in workplace griefReclaiming your health, energy, and identity when chronic health challenges have left you feeling lost with Sharon Hoyland, female health identity coach and registered nurseResetting your life in midlife by organizing your time, space, and mindset with Monique Horb, professional organizer and life coachFinding life balance and giving yourself grace through major life transitions with Nicole Williams, life coach and mindset transformation coachShifting to a future self mindset and aligning your present with the life you want to create with Thais Glenn, mindset coach and summit co-hostBuilding a profitable boutique coaching business and discovering what it takes to become a coach with Debbie Shadid, business coach and summit hostEach coach has developed proven frameworks to help you create the transformation you're seeking.Saturday features an exclusive two-hour event for coaches only, where Debbie and Thais will teach you how to build a boutique-style coaching business that attracts ideal clients and creates sustainable income.Register free at designlivethrive.com. Upgrade to VIP for just $27 to schedule 30-minute coaching sessions with any speaker and access replays for a full year.Save your seat now: designlivethrive.comConnect with DebbieWebsite: https://www.debbieshadid.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbieshadid/Listen to the podcast Life Coach Business Building School: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/life-coach-business-building-school-with-debbie-shadid/id1502118085Don't forget to subscribe for weekly episodes on coaching business strategy for women over 50, tech tools for coaches, and simple business growth Tired of spinning in indecision about what to post, how to sell your coaching, or explain what you do? This is your moment!Join me for a live edition of Fast Track + VIP coaching experiences where you'll get real-time feedback on your niche, offers, and marketing, plus the clarity and support you've been looking for.Spots are limited and enrollment closes soon.Let’s connect → DebbieShadid.com/scheduleLet’s connect!Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram @debbieshadidSubscribe on YouTube#DebbieShadid #LifeCoachBusinessBuildingSchool 

Ready to transform your life? The 2026 Design Live Thrive Summit is a free virtual event happening February 12-14 where expert coaches will guide you toward the life you've been dreaming of.Save your seat now: https://www. designlivethrive.comIn this pre-summit episode, Debbie Shadid and Thais Glenn sit down with six more incredible summit speakers to give you a preview of the transformation waiting for you. These aren't just motivational talks. These are real strategies from women who've walked the path and know exactly how to help you move forward.Discover powerful insights on topics that matter most:Finding financial clarity and confidence for your next life chapter with Therese Nicklas, Wealth CoachRecognizing your body's warning signs before exhaustion becomes your new normal with Jane Hobson, functional nutrition and lifestyle practitionerCreating calm and safety at home when parenting feels impossible with Dr. Michelle Alden, counselor and parenting specialistReconnecting with your soul's calling when you've ignored it too long with Kathleen Johnson, transformational soul mentor and medical intuitiveBreaking free from the overthinking cycle that keeps you stuck with Dr. Cheryl, wellness and resilience coachFinally keeping weight off for good after bariatric surgery with Charlotte Thomas, bariatric weight loss coachEach of these coaches brings professional expertise combined with lived experience. They've navigated their own challenges and developed proven frameworks to help you create lasting change.This is just a glimpse of the 25+ coaches ready to support you at the summit. If you're ready to step into your purpose with clarity and confidence, this event is for you.Save your seat now: https://www. designlivethrive.comConnect with Debbie: Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbieshadid/ 🎙️ Listen to the podcast: Life Coach Business Building School https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/life-coach-business-building-school-with-debbie-shadid/id1502118085Don't forget to subscribe for weekly episodes on coaching business strategy for women over 50, tech tools for coaches, and simple business growth strategies that really work: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz6RS8kQGMLJqJrK9uKdjtg#DebbieShadid #LifeCoachBusinessBuildingSchool #CoachesOver50 #WomenCoachesOver50Tired of spinning in indecision about what to post, how to sell your coaching, or explain what you do? This is your moment!Join me for a live edition of Fast Track + VIP coaching experiences where you'll get real-time feedback on your niche, offers, and marketing, plus the clarity and support you've been looking for.Spots are limited and enrollment closes soon.Let’s connect → DebbieShadid.com/scheduleLet’s connect!Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram @debbieshadidSubscribe on YouTube#DebbieShadid #LifeCoachBusinessBuildingSchool 

The summit for women to design your life is here! The 2026 Design Live Thrive Summit is a free virtual event where transformational coaches will help you design your life with purpose, clarity, and confidence.In this special pre-summit episode, Debbie Shadid and Thais Glenn introduce you to four of the summit speakers and hear how their talks will help you take action in your own life. If you've been looking for a coaching event for women that goes beyond motivation and gives you real strategies, this is it!  You'll hear a variety of topics designed to help you design your life so you can truly thrive, including:The secrets of addiction to being everything for everyone and how to break free with Marie Vega-ByrneHow photographers can break through the 5-figure ceiling to reach 6 figures with professional photographer Rachel CapilGetting things done: Executive function strategies for busy brains and tired moms with Sol Garcia. Ph.D.Why everything starts and ends with the body: releasing chronic pain and tension so you can finally relax with Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher, Victoria HerczekThese women have faced their own struggles and turned those experiences into tools to help others design their lives with purpose. Their talks will inspire you and give you practical steps you can take right now. With over 25 coaches at the summit, this is just a preview of the incredible wisdom waiting for you. If you’re ready to design your life with intention, purpose, and joy, this summit will show you the way. Save your seat now: designlivethrive.comConnect with Debbie:Website: https://www.debbieshadid.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbieshadid/ Listen to the podcast: Life Coach Business Building Schoolhttps://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/life-coach-business-building-school-with-debbie-shadid/id1502118085Don’t forget to subscribe for weekly episodes on coaching business strategy for women over 50, tech tools for coaches, and simple business growth strategies that really work:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz6RS8kQGMLJqJrK9uKdjtgTired of spinning in indecision about what to post, how to sell your coaching, or explain what you do? This is your moment!Join me for a live edition of Fast Track + VIP coaching experiences where you'll get real-time feedback on your niche, offers, and marketing, plus the clarity and support you've been looking for.Spots are limited and enrollment closes soon.Let’s connect → DebbieShadid.com/scheduleLet’s connect!Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram @debbieshadidSubscribe on YouTube#DebbieShadid #LifeCoachBusinessBuildingSchool