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EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026 · 17 MIN

EP 340 - What Happens When You Just Tell People What You Do As A Coach

from Life Coach Business Building School with Debbie Shadid · host Debbie Shadid, Business Growth Coach for Life Coaches

What if growing your coaching business had nothing to do with the algorithm, paid ads, or a perfect funnel? What if it has everything to do with something you already know how to do?In this episode, I'm sharing one of the simplest, most underused strategies for growing your coaching business: talking to people. Not selling. Not pitching. Just having real conversations and letting your business grow naturally from there.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 build boutique style coaching businesses they love, without burning out or becoming someone they don't recognize.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why talking to people (not selling to them) is the fastest path to consistent clients• How one coach landed a corporate speaking gig just by telling her neighbor she was a health coach• The simple mindset shift that makes conversations feel easy and natural• Two ways to start a conversation about your business without sounding scripted• How to find people to talk to, even if you think you don't know anyone• Why 5 conversations a week for 52 weeks makes your success virtually inevitableThis is the strategy I use, our clients use, and it works every single time if you actually do it.Ready to stop being the best kept secret in your niche?The challenge is simple: talk to 5 people this week about what you do. Not sell. Not pitch. Just tell them. Your neighbour, someone at the grocery store, an old friend you haven't caught up with yet. It counts.Grab the free guide I mentioned. It has all the conversation examples and more: https://debbie-shadid-shop.fourthwall.com/en-cad/products/youtube-guideWhat's the conversation you've been avoiding? Drop it in the comments. I read every single one.And if you want hands on support, let's talk: https://debbieshadid.com/applyLet's connect! Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbieshadid/  Podcast: Life Coach Business Building School https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/life-coach-business-building-school-with-debbie-shadid/id1502118085Subscribe for weekly episodes on building your coaching business, finding clients, and creating a business you love: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz6RS8kQGMLJqJrK9uKdjtgLet’s connect!Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram @debbieshadidSubscribe on YouTube#DebbieShadid #LifeCoachBusinessBuildingSchool 

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What if growing your coaching business had nothing to do with the algorithm, paid ads, or a perfect funnel? What if it has everything to do with something you already know how to do? In this episode, I'm sharing one of the simplest, most underused strategies for growing your coaching business: talking to people. Not selling. Not pitching. Just having real conversations and letting your business grow naturally from there. If you're new to my channel, my name is Debbie Shadid. I'm a Business Gr...

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