Episode 14: How to Become a Running Coach - Part 2

Tread Lightly Running Podcast - A podcast by Amanda Brooks and Laura Norris - Saturdays

Episode 14 continues the conversation on how to become a running coach. If you haven't already, listen to episode 12 for a discussion on certification and education. This episode focuses on the business side of run coaching - how do you actually get and keep clients? Laura and Amanda draw from their collective 18+ years of coaching experience to share their best tips. Topics discussed include: Marketing tips for running coaches, including the power of testimonials Why you should start charging coaching clients from the start Different formats of coaching: in-person vs. virtual, individual vs. group Being a coach on your own vs. joining a larger coaching team The onboarding process: Waivers, collecting payments, client intake forms, initial consult calls What our days actually look like How to find coaching clients Measuring client success