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EPISODE · May 28, 2026 · 16 MIN

The Discovery Call Mistake Most Health Coaches Don't Know They're Making

from You Are the Magic You're Waiting For · host Kristin Hartjes

If your discovery calls aren't converting — this is probably the reason. It's not your pricing. It's not your program. It's something almost no one talks about.In this episode, I'm walking you through the biggest mistake health coaches make on discovery calls (hint: it has nothing to do with what you say), PLUS the step-by-step process I've personally used across thousands of consultation calls to help coaches sign clients they actually love working with.Whether you're brand new to discovery calls or you've been doing them for years and something just feels off — this one is for you.What we cover:The #1 mistake that's costing you clients (and you probably don't even know you're doing it)What to actually call your calls — and why it matters more than you thinkThe exact questions to ask, in order, so the call feels like a coaching session — not a sales pitchHow to handle objections without feeling pushy or salesyWhat to do after the call to keep things moving forward👉 Free Ideal Client & Messaging Workbook: https://kristinhartjes.com/idealclientworkbookIf you're looking for personalized support building your health coaching business, I will put the link below.https://kristinhartjes.com/work-with-me/Timestamps:0:00 - If your discovery calls aren't working…0:48 - What 1,000+ calls taught me1:17 - What to actually call these calls1:47 - The mistake no one talks about4:13 - The step-by-step process4:37 - Before the call even starts5:04 - The connection step most coaches skip6:02 - The question that shapes your marketing6:56 - The most important thing they'll say7:23 - Meeting them where they are7:49 - Getting clear on where they want to go8:18 - What's actually been stopping them9:43 - The moment of truth10:12 - Sharing your program (without the sales pressure)10:41 - When they push back13:30 - Never leave a call like this14:58 - The follow-up that keeps things warm

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If your discovery calls aren't converting — this is probably the reason. It's not your pricing. It's not your program. It's something almost no one talks about. In this episode, I'm walking you through the biggest mistake health coaches make on discovery calls (hint: it has nothing to do with what you say), PLUS the step-by-step process I've personally used across thousands of consultation calls to help coaches sign clients they actually love working with. Whether you're brand new to discov...

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