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Cliff’s Notes on Profitable Coaching

by Cliff Ravenscraft

Cliff’s Notes on Profitable Coaching is a curated archive of 29 episodes designed to help coaches build thriving businesses. This podcast was never intended to go beyond 5 to 10 episodes. I originally set out to share a handful of insights I had gained from reading The Prosperous Coach by Rich Litvin and Steve Chandler. Along the way I ended up recording nearly 50 episodes, but what I have done is curated this archive of 29 episodes capturing timeless principles, frameworks, and real stories from my coaching journey. These episodes stand the test of time, offering strategies and mindset shifts that remain just as valuable for you on your journey today.I’m Cliff Ravenscraft. For more than two decades I’ve worked with entrepreneurs, leaders, and creators who had already accomplished what once felt out of reach, yet still felt called to more. My clients are high achievers who value clarity, purpose, and freedom, and who know the power of having someone to mirror back their thinking, h

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  1. 029 - When They Ask For STRATEGY, First Check Their STATE and STORY

    Several years ago, I realized that my brand, Podcast Answer Man, wasn't fully reflecting the guidance I was providing to those seeking strategies, tools and techniques to [fill in the blank]. That's why I decided to evolve my brand to Mindset Answer Man - to provide a better indication of the…

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  2. 028 - When Your Client Asks For One Thing, But You Sense That There Is A Bigger Conversation To Be Had

    If you ever wondered why I shut down my Podcast Answer Man business and rebranded myself as the Mindset Answer Man, this episode will give greater insight into my decision than I've shared previously. Recently, I hosted an "Ask Me Anything" session on the topic of "The Business of Coaching." Kate...

  3. 027 - Creating An Evergreen Marketing Funnel That Will Bring A Consistent Flow of Potential New Coaching Clients

    Recently, I hosted an "Ask Me Anything" session on the topic of "The Business of Coaching" and Jennifer Swanson asked the following question: "My coaching is off the side of my desk (and I want it to stay there because I'm doing several things) but it would be nice to have a handful of steady...

  4. 026 - Struggle - How Can I Build A Thriving Business If I Can Coach On Almost Anything?

    Recently, I hosted an "Ask Me Anything" session on the topic of "The Business of Coaching" and Loubna Zarrou asked the following question: "I have been coaching many years but one struggle is how to turn it into a business when you can coach on almost anything." The advice I gave in this episode:...

  5. 025 - Nine Tips To Secure High Ticket Coaching Clients From Your Podcasting Efforts

    Recently, I hosted an "Ask Me Anything" session on the topic of "The Business of Coaching" and Chris Pinckley asked the following question: How can a seasoned or veteran coach, in other words someone who already knows the coaching industry, turn their podcast into a lead generation tool...

  6. 024 - Resolving An Issue With Getting 2nd Calls Booked

    My great friend, Deacon Bradley, is a member of my Next Level Mastermind and has been using the Prosperous Coach Method to create new clients. Over the past several months, Deacon has experienced a few scenarios where he has had a hard time with follow-ups after the first complimentary coaching...

  7. 023 - The Biggest Opportunity In My Business And I Couldn’t Afford it!

    This episode contains just one incredibly powerful story how how my participation within a mastermind group has made my dreams, personally and professionally, become reality. Click here to see the video version of the message included within this episode. If you are full-time self-employed or…

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  8. 022 - Avoiding The Advice Monster

    Avoiding The Advice Monster... I recently had a gentleman enter one of my Clubhouse rooms and he said.... "I'm a little concerned right now about where to go in life. I'm curious about outsourcing ideas beyond people who know me well and I wanted to see if I could get some advice from a coach and...

  9. 021 - How Long Have You Been Coaching?

    Anyone who calls themself a coach or wants to "become a coach" will need to have a solid answer to the question... "How long have you been coaching?" Before you answer that question again, listen to this episode first! I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows…

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  10. 020 - How Do I Decide How Much Content To Give For Free So That Potential Clients Will Still Hire Me?

    Creating free content is an amazing way to demonstrate the amount of insight and value that you could provide to potential clients. I'm often asked the question.... "How do I decide how much content to give for free so that potential clients will still hire me?" Almost everyone is shocked when I...

  11. 019 - The Most Frequently Asked Questions About Mastermind Groups

    I recently launched a brand new podcast called "Upgrade Your Peer Group - The Power of Mastermind Groups." Knowing that this new podcast would be of great interest to those who are looking to build a profitable coaching career, I decided to share a recent episode of this new podcast here in the...

  12. 018 - Helping Clients Get To The Root Cause of Their Issue

    In this episode, I share a coaching conversation that I recently had with Abd Aref via the Free The Dream Clubhouse Community. Here is the question that was posed… Whenever I make a decision, I'd always set out the pros and cons. And then I would predict the outcome. I will also communicate to…

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  13. 017 - We Help Our Clients Go From Trying Harder to Trying Smarter

    In this episode, I share an amazing story that I discovered within a book titled "PSYCH-K… The Missing Piece/Peace In Your Life" by author Robert Williams. This was originally shared in The Cliff Ravenscraft Show which is my main podcast. It occurred to me that this would be an incredible insight...

  14. 016 - The Potential Danger of Coaching At Capacity And How To Avoid It

    In this episode I answer a series of questions from Candace who asked... What do I do if I am "At Capacity" for the number of clients that I want to work with? Do I continue to do the Prosperous Coach Method? Do I tell them up front that I'm at capacity and that I have a waiting list? What about...

  15. 015 - Two Important Steps For Becoming A Paid Coach

    I recently had a conversation with someone who has been "struggling" to create paid coaching business for the past four years. She has created multiple websites, social media profiles, a podcast and has a long list of other things that she feels that she needs to do before she can begin creating...

  16. 014 - 30 Day No Challenge

    What if you actually looked forward to the next time someone rejected your proposal for paid coaching? Want help taking your coaching business to the next level? Check out my Work With Me Page at https://www.cliffravenscraft.com/work-with-me

  17. 013 - Defining Our Client's Problems In Solvable Terms

    In this episode, I share a coaching conversation that I had via Clubhouse with Chika Bullock. Chika has an inspirational story of how she moved from Japan to New York City 15 years ago and she shared with me her additional inspirational story of her recent journey towards becoming a certified…

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  18. 012 - Hypnosis / Hypnotherapy | The Power of Suggestion In Coaching

    In this episode, I interview Mike Mandel, Chris Thompson and Lori Hammond who all three have an amazing background in the area of Hypnosis / Hypnotherapy. Here are the links mentioned at the end of this episode: https://mikemandelhypnosis.com/castle http://theimpostermonster.com Want help taking...

  19. 011 - Do You Want To Facilitate Paid Mastermind Groups?

    This episode is worth THOUSANDS of dollars to anyone who is interested in facilitating paid mastermind groups. If you are one of those people and you found this episode that valuable, please email me at [email protected] and let me know. If you are interested in my Next Level Mastermind,...

  20. 010 - Are You Ready To Start Charging Money For Your Coaching?

    Marc asks if he should go ahead and start charging money for coaching or wait until he's achieved success in all the things that people may ask for his advice about. Want help taking your coaching business to the next level? Check out my Work With Me Page at...

  21. 009 - It Doesn't Have To Be Lonely At The Top

    Want help taking your coaching business to the next level? Check out my Work With Me Page at https://www.cliffravenscraft.com/work-with-me

  22. 008 - Endless Source of Connections

    Want help taking your coaching business to the next level? Check out my Work With Me Page at https://www.cliffravenscraft.com/work-with-me

  23. 007 - Speak Yourself Powerfully Into The Room

    The podcast episode mentioned in this episode can be found at http://MindsetAnswerMan.com/539 Want help taking your coaching business to the next level? Check out my Work With Me Page at https://www.cliffravenscraft.com/work-with-me

  24. 006 - My First Call With Rich Litvin

    In episode 5, I shared the fact that I applied for a unique coaching opportunity with Rich Litvin, co-author of the book “The Prosperous Coach.“ In this episode, I actually share the UN-EDITED audio recording of my first call with Rich. Want help taking your coaching business to the next level?...

  25. 005 - Can I Afford Coaching At This Level?

    A powerful example of how to evaluate an investment in your own personal/professional development. Want help taking your coaching business to the next level? Check out my Work With Me Page at https://www.cliffravenscraft.com/work-with-me

  26. 004 - The Prosperous Coach Method

    In this episode, I share some of the distinctions that I've learned that has helped me experience significant success in the area of creating clients using the Prosperous Coach Method. If you have not yet read The Prosperous Coach by Steve Chandler & Rich Litvin, I encourage you to do so.…

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  27. 003 - The Coaching Habit

    In this episode, i share my thoughts on a book titled "The Coaching Habit" by Michael Bungay Stanier. Affiliate link to the book: https://amzn.to/2ZreRpN Want help taking your coaching business to the next level? Check out my Work With Me Page at https://www.cliffravenscraft.com/work-with-me

  28. 002 - Do I Need To Be Certified As A Coach?

    In this episode, I share my thoughts on the topic of whether or not you "need" to be certified to be a coach. Want help taking your coaching business to the next level? Check out my Work With Me Page at https://www.cliffravenscraft.com/work-with-me

  29. 001 - How I Got Into Coaching

    In this first episode, I simply give a brief introduction of how I get into coaching. Want help taking your coaching business to the next level? Check out my Work With Me Page at https://www.cliffravenscraft.com/work-with-me

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Cliff’s Notes on Profitable Coaching is a curated archive of 29 episodes designed to help coaches build thriving businesses. This podcast was never intended to go beyond 5 to 10 episodes. I originally set out to share a handful of insights I had gained from reading The Prosperous Coach by Rich Litvin and Steve Chandler. Along the way I ended up recording nearly 50 episodes, but what I have done is curated this archive of 29 episodes capturing timeless principles, frameworks, and real stories from my coaching journey. These episodes stand the test of time, offering strategies and mindset shifts that remain just as valuable for you on your journey today.I’m Cliff Ravenscraft. For more than two decades I’ve worked with entrepreneurs, leaders, and creators who had already accomplished what once felt out of reach, yet still felt called to more. My clients are high achievers who value clarity, purpose, and freedom, and who know the power of having someone to mirror back their thinking, h

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