EP 344 - The Real Reason You Don't Have Coaching Clients Yet in 2026

If you've hired a coach, taken a program, and learned all the things, but you still don't have coaching clients, this video is the honest conversation you need to hear. It's probably not the program. It's probably not your niche. It's the gap between what you know and what you're actually doing.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.In this episode, I'm calling you out with love. Most coaches who say they're stuck aren't actually stuck on strategy, they're stuck on action. We'll talk about what real marketing looks like in your first year, why you should be spending more time marketing than coaching, and how to break the patterns that are keeping your business from getting off the ground.In this video, we'll walk through:Why most new coaches are doing the wrong work and calling it "building a business"How much time you should actually spend marketing vs. coaching as a beginnerThe hidden traps that keep you stuck (still figuring out your niche, redoing your website, consuming endless content)What real action looks like, five conversations a week, posting even when no one engages, asking for referralsHow to handle the mindset blocks: fear of judgment, imposter syndrome, comparison, and the "I'm not ready yet" trapWhat to do when you bought a program you're not happy with (and how to get your money's worth anyway)The one marketing action to commit to this week to start compounding your resultsHere's the truth: the world needs what you have to offer, but they can only find you if you show up. When you stop watching and start doing, your business stops being an idea and starts becoming real income, real clients, and real impact. This is your wake-up call to do the work.Ready for the kick in the pants that gets you actually moving? Save your seat at my free live workshop. I'll answer your questions, get you unstuck, and put you in a room with other women coaches doing the same work as you:https://debbieshadid.com/workshopWant to sit down and map out exactly what your next move should be? Book a free Business Blueprint Call: https://www.debbieshadid.com/scheduleConnect with me, Debbie Shadid:Website: https://www.debbieshadid.comInstagram: 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/id1502118085Subscribe for weekly episodes on building your coaching business, finding clients, and creating the life you actually want: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz6RS8kQGMLJqJrK9uKdjtgIf this episode was helpful, share it with a coach friend who needs to hear it. Disclaimer: Some links above may be affiliate links. I only recommend products I personally use and love.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