EP 332 - YouTube for Coaches: How to Set Up Your Channel The Right Way in 2026 (Part 1 of 5)

If you’re a coach looking to get started on YouTube and use YouTube to grow your coaching business, this video is for you.In Part 1 of this 5-part YouTube for Coaches Series, you’ll learn how to set up your YouTube channel so you look professional, get found by the right people, and start growing your coaching business, even if you are starting from zero subscribers.If you're new to my channel, my name is Debbie Shadid. I'm a Business Growth and Life Coach and the founder of the Business Building Boutique. For over two decades, I've helped women learn how to become coaches, get clients, grow their businesses, and create meaningful income doing work they love.YouTube isn't just content. It's the fastest way to build like, know, and trust as a coach. This series will show you how to make it work for your coaching business from the very beginning.In this episode, we’ll walk through:Why your channel name, profile photo, banner, and description do more than you thinkHow to choose a channel name that's simple, searchable, and findableWhy niching your channel down is the single biggest growth lever for new coachesHow YouTube's algorithm shows your videos to the right people - without any subscribersWhat your recording setup needs to look like (hint: it's simpler than you think)How to use Canva to build a professional channel banner that works on mobileGrab our Free Canva Training to Build Your YouTube Banner: https://www.debbieshadid.com/canvaYouTube is not about going viral. It's about becoming a reliable, trustworthy presence for the exact people you're meant to serve.When you set up your channel the right way from the start, you stop spinning your wheels and start building an asset that works for your business 24/7.Ready to build your coaching business the right way? Book a free Business Blueprint Call: https://www.debbieshadid.com/scheduleDebbie's Favorite Recording Setup: Logitech Full HD Webcam: https://amzn.to/4m2rRyeBlue Yeti Podcast Microphone: https://amzn.to/4cfd4gcOffice Lighting (no ring in glasses!): https://amzn.to/4rZ9hrZPhone Tripod Stand (adjustable to 62"): https://amzn.to/40Y7WqBDescript for Video Editing: https://descript.cello.so/6xw4YgGx34aLet’s Connect: Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbieshadid/Listen to the Podcast:Life Coach Business Building School Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/life-coach-business-building-school-with-debbie-shadid/id1502118085If this episode was helpful, share it with a coach who's been talking about starting their YouTube channel. Subscribe and hit the bell so you don't miss the rest of the series - we're just getting started!Disclaimer: Some links above may be affiliate links. I only recommend products I personally use and love.Let’s connect!Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram @debbieshadidSubscribe on YouTube#DebbieShadid #LifeCoachBusinessBuildingSchool