Last week I was emailing with a coach that just got her certification.
She was asking me lots of questions about getting her business off the ground and how she could start making money sooner rather than later.
Her biggest obstacle that she kept reminding me of over and over again was that the ‘tech stuff’ is a challenge for her because she’s not techie AT ALL.
This coach isn’t alone because I know that one of the biggest hurdles for most coaches taking their coaching online is the tech stuff, so on this week’s episode of The Wellness Business Podcast we are going to let you in on the secrets to making this super simple.
The name of the game with this is ACTION, and not PERFECTION, so don’t get hung up on bells and whistles and figuring out the EXACT BEST way to do this.
Just get started. Run your first round as a beta program where you offer it at a discount, so you can collect feedback and testimonials for the next time you run it.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- The two easiest ways to run your online program without the tech overwhelm
- Two other logistics you’ll need to have in place to help your clients and stay in touch with them for improved accountability
- Important mindset shifts that are critical to taking your coaching online
If you’ve had questions about taking your coaching program online without tech overwhelm, you’ll want to tune in to this episode.
TWO EASY WAYS TO TAKE YOUR COACHING PROGRAM ONLINE
OPTION #1: The easiest, most low-tech way is to run your online group program with livestreams or recorded video in a Facebook group.
This is like hitting the easy button because it’s very low tech. You can do live video, or you can record video ahead of time and upload it to your group, along with any resources like PDF handouts, recipes or worksheets.
If you’re going to record the videos, you can use Zoom, then download the video to your computer, and upload it to your group. We think LIVE video is the way to go, so you can answer questions in real time and interact with people, but if you are brand new to video and livestreaming makes you way too nervous, you can upload recorded video and be in the group to answer questions or host a live Q and A via livestream each week or every other week.
Do what works for you and test things as you go. There is never one single right way to run your business, so keep that in mind as you go. You’re going to learn new things each time you run your program, so don’t get hung up on perfection and let that hold you back from getting started.
OPTION #2: Use a platform like Practice Better or Kajabi.
These are a couple of great options for hosting your program because you can house all of the content for your program inside one platform that people can access even if they aren’t on Facebook. You can incorporate slide decks, PDF downloads and any other resources you want to include. You can do the same in your Facebook group too, but if you want to host your program off of social media, Practice Better or Kajabi are great. There are a lot more choices too, but we don’t want to overwhelm you with options.
We like Practice Better because it’s specific to health coaches and nutritionists, and it’s less expensive than Kajabi. You can also use PB with your 1-on-1 coaching clients, so it’s a fantastic all-in-one solution, and it also has a feature that works a lot like a Facebook group if you want that option.
Use our affiliate link to get started with a FREE Practice Better account to test it out with your 1-on-1 clients. You need the paid version to run online programs but with the free version, you can get a feel for how it works with up to 3 clients.
HOW TO TAKE YOUR COACHING PROGRAM ONLINE WITHOUT TECH OVERWHELM
In episode 259 of The Wellness Business Podcast, you’ll discover:
- The two easiest ways to run your online program without the tech overwhelm
- Two other logistics you’ll need to have in place to help your clients and stay in touch with them for improved accountability
- Important mindset shifts that are critical to taking your coaching online
If you’ve had questions about taking your coaching program online without tech overwhelm, you’ll want to tune in to this episode.
Links/Resources mentioned on the show:
The Ultimate Guide to Launching a Successful Online Health Coaching Program
Coach with Confidence, Done-for-You 6 Month Health Coaching Program
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