Free Webinar on Building Your Practice Through Blogging

Hello Fellow Coaches,

At Free Coaching Resources, we are committed to bringing you the latest and best coaching tools and resources that are free. A brand new year has started. You can make this, 2014, your break out year.

One of the things my clients ask me is, "How do I get new prospects when there thousands of coaches already out there?" Or, "What can I do to stand out?" And, "Should I have a blog?"

This is almost always followed up with, "Well, I tried blogging once , and it didn't work." Can you see the problem with that last statement?

As with anything you do in business, and I said business, because your coaching practice is your business, you must have a plan, or a system. And, just like any plan or system, you have trial and error along the way. You have to see what works, and stick with what works. It's not a set it and forget it, but it is a set it and adjust it as needed.

Despite all of the hoopla about blogging, it is the best way to get the low hanging fruit. It is a way to get prospects organically (meaning you are not paying for the traffic.) If you are just starting out, or maybe in a cash slump and need a jump start, blogging may be the one thing that gets you back on track.

Once you are established, it is one of the best ways to keep your presence out there. Whether you are blogging once a week, daily, or anywhere in between, blogging is one tool that you want in your client prospecting toolbox.

But, you may ask, "Why didn't blogging work for me?" There are several reasons for this, but the most common reason I find is this:

The #1 reason people start a blog is that some "expert" said they needed one. 
So they...
1. Pick a topic 
2. Start a blog
3. Expect traffic to show up

When this doesn't work, coaches quit blogging in frustration. They either go on to the next "silver bullet" or "bright shiny object" to try to generate cash to justify their existence as a coach.

Let me stop for just a minute here, and say: blogging is not the only thing you will need to create and maintain a successful coaching practice.  But, it is one of the things you will have to have in your tool box.

If you have a blog, it will be the one thing people will probably look at before making a decision about going any further in investigating whether or not they want to hire you for coaching. And, remember, they are not hiring a coach, they are buying a solution to their problems.

There is a company out there that specializes in teaching business owners ( remember what I said above coaches) about blogging. Learn to Blog breaks the steps down in bite sized pieces so you are not overwhelmed with insignificant details.




Better yet, they are offering a free webinar on "6 Figure Blog Secrets"  It is tomorrow, and that's short notice, but this is definitely worth your time to attend.

Click here to reserve your seat

On this brand new live training, you will learn:

***How to steal Oprah's model for your blog and have "the experts" write traffic pulling, blockbuster content for you. 
***Why there's only 5 Ways to Make REAL Money with Blogs and which you should use
***How to Setup an Online Blog Funnel That Pulls In Leads and Sales While You Sleep
***Why all Top Marketers use blogs to make 6-Figures and why they don't tell you about it
***How to get Instant Traffic without SEO from the "Low Hanging Fruit Method"


Click here to reserve your seat
Also, we are going to step-by-step reverse engineer the 6-figure online marketing funnel of a TOP Internet Marketer/Blogger.
Don't take this the wrong way, but you are crazy to miss this!
You will literally walk away with a formula you can implement right away to start building your list and making money from simple blogs.


Click here to reserve your seat
I hope you make the SMART move and join us because this information will transform your business.

Also, if you have not downloaded the free coaching resources at our main site 100 Coaching Tips, you can do so by filling out the optin box at the top right of this page. Or, you can go to www.100coachingtips.com and do so there.

I know you are a great coach, but you are doing a disservice by not getting your message out there for the people who need you to coach them to the solution to their problems. Let's make 2014 your year!

Also, if you wish to contact me directly, you may do so at: steve@100coachingtips.com

Wishing you More Clients, More Money, and More Life!

Steve Davis
Co-Founder at 100 Coaching Tips

Attend James Malinchak's Big Money Speaker Bootcamp (Gratis)

Hello fellow coaches,

For today's post, I have an extraordinary free coaching resource available. But, it's only available for a short time.

James Malinchak, guest star of ABC's Secret Millionaire, and Founder of the Big Money Speaker Bootcamp is offering limited tickets to his 4 day event in Los Angeles, December 12-15 at the Westin LAX Hotel. If you reserve your spot at this link, you can attend this life changing event for free!

James has never done this before! If you haven't heard of James Malinchak, he is one of the most successful paid speakers in the business today.

James takes 4 days to teach all of the latest and greatest tips on how to get paid for your speaking gigs. He provides a comprehensive notebook to all attendees that covers every aspect of the public speaking industry and how you can profit from this knowledge.

If you want to shave years off of your learning curve to getting the high paid speaker gigs, this event is a must attend.

This year, he has plenty of guest speakers that will be presenting at his event. Speakers like Les Brown, the world's leading motivational speaker. Joe Theisman, NFL World Champion and successful speaker. Famous Dave Anderson of Famous Dave's BBQ Restaurant, and many more will be in attendance.

His events fill up fast, so don't delay.

Click here to reserve your spot now

These spots will fill up fast, so don't hesitate.

Reserve your spot now

You have until December 6 to take advantage of this offer, or until the spots are gone.

Bart Baggett, Founder of Handwriting University and Co-Founder of 100 Coaching Tips has attended the last 3 of James' events and he can attest to the value and content of these events.

Bart tells you 3 reasons why you should attend the Big Money Speaker Bootcamp.


If you want to find out how to explode the growth of your coaching practice, James will give you all of this information, and more.

Speaking has always been considered the secret weapon of coaching. If you want to get more clients fast, public speaking is the way to do it.

There's so much more to this event than what we can list here on our blog, but please take Bart's word, and my word for it, this is one event that you need to be at.

Wishing you More Clients, More Money, and More Life!

Respectfully yours,

Steve Davis

Free Webinar: Start Your Own Coaching Website

Greetings Fellow Coaches,

At Free Coaching Resources we strive to bring to your attention the latest and best free coaching tools & resources.

We are having a live webinar for our members and readers on September 26 at 6pm PDT (California time).

We surveyed the audience of our last webinar and realized that many coaches do not have their own website. There are many reasons that were given to us as to why.

Reasons such as:

* It's too confusing

* It's too expensive

* I cannot write code

* I have no idea where to start

* Every guru is telling me something different

* I don't have hundreds of hours to learn this stuff

I know first hand that it can be somewhat confusing to start your own coaching website. Many have sat through other calls and been told by the guru that they have to buy the guru's package to build their own website.

I have also heard several gurus say, "You don't have to have your own website." But, you know what? Every one of those gurus has their own website. In today's market, you need to have your own website, and it's not as confusing or overwhelming as you might think.

This webinar will be different, in that, if you watch the webinar, and take notes, you will have the basic knowledge to start your own website. That's right, I will pull back the curtain and show you the tricks of the trade that I either learned the hard way, or paid money to learn. After this webinar, there will not be any reason that you cannot have your own website.

In this webinar you will learn:

* Where to buy your domain names

* How many domain names do you actually need

* What is a good hosting company?

* What is Wordpress, and how do you use it

* Which template is best

* How much will this actually cost to do

* How can my website be found by the search engines

* Free webdesign tools on the internet that everyone can use

* Do you need a shopping cart service

* Where can you find a free shopping cart service

* What you actually need to start

If you have been hesitant about starting your own coaching website, watch this webinar. I will explain from start to finish how to create your own website. I will have actual screenshots that will show you how easy it is, and I will even tell you what prices are fair to pay to get a website up and running.

And best of all, one lucky person on this webinar will win a free Coaching Website Makeover. What if you don't have your own website yet? I will give you the basic format that you can use to build your own coaching website.

I will also answer any questions you may have about starting your own website. The time is now to take control of your coaching practice and put it on the map. And the time has never been better for you to do so.

You can access this live webinar at: http://instantteleseminar.com/?eventID=46238691

The PDF for this event will be available the day of the webinar. You will be able to access the PDF download here.

We hope to see you on the webinar.

Also, if you have not received your free coaching resources from our website www.100coachingtips.com, you can get them now by filling out the optin form at the top left of this blog. Over $1700 in free coaching tools & resources that you can use to begin transforming your coaching practice.

Wishing you More Clients, More Money, and More Life!

Respectfully yours,

Steve Davis

Co-Founder 100 Coaching Tips

Free Kindle E-book: Magic of Impromptu Speaking

Hello fellow coaches,

Welcome back to Free Coaching Resources. It was a wild time during and after the live webinar we did last week. I am finally getting back to whatever normal is. If you missed our live webinar, the replay is still up, but the special offer has expired.

Today's free resource comes to us by way of Amazon Kindle, and is a very valuable resource for coaches to have. Impromptu speaking is a priceless tool to build your coaching practice. Maybe when you decided to become a life coach, you did not think that public speaking would be a necessary skill set. But, it is the most valuable "secret weapon" to building a thriving coaching practice.



Kindle author Andrii Sedniev covers the basics plus the finer points of impromptu speaking in his book "Magic of Impromptu Speaking: Create a Speech That Will Be Remembered for Years in Under 30 Seconds." 

Click here for this amazing ebook

What if you are asked to fill in for a late or no show speaker at an event? Would you be prepared? This is the opportunity of a lifetime if you can give an impromptu speech that is convincing to the audience. Or, it can be a career buster, if you blow the opportunity.

Andrii's book can help you master the art of impromptu speaking. Whether it is a small group or a conference speech, being able to handle a task like this will separate you from the coaches who cannot.

If you are in Toastmasters, you are probably familiar with Table Topics. Table Topics is a short impromptu speaking exercise that Toastmasters practice to be able to answer questions off the cuff, without preparations.

But, unlike Table Topics, Andrii's book goes many steps further to explain how to incorporate valuable tips into your impromptu speaking. He covers many different situations and how to handle them. He also gives practice exercises to make sure you are comfortable with doing it.

Although I've been a member of Toastmasters for 3 years now, I did learn several new things about impromptu speaking in this book.

Don't wait too long to get this free Kindle ebook. It is on a temporary free basis, meaning that in a few days it will go back to regular price.

Labor Day Weekend is almost upon us here in the US. Please have a safe and happy holiday weekend.

As always, we wish you More Clients, More Money, and More Life!

Respectfully yours,

Steve Davis

Christian Mickelsen's Brand New Coaching Book Free on Kindle for a Limited Time

Usually I do not post to the Free Coaching Resources blog in the morning, but when it is something this good, I make an exception.

Christian Mickelsen, who is a life and business coach, has just released his new book. "Change the World: Make Big Money Teaching, Training, & Serving Humanity"  is now out on Kindle. It is free for a very limited time. From personal experience, I know that it will be free for no more than 2 days, and then it will be full retail price on Kindle. This is how Christian usually releases his new books on Kindle.

Click here for Christian's book

 

If you have never heard of Christian Mickelsen, he started out about 9 years ago as a coaching client, first. And then, made the decision to become a coach and help people. Also, like so many of us, he hit plenty of road blocks along the way. If you want to look at some of his websites, check out http://www.coachingbusinessrocketlauncher.com/  which has excellent information and some free reports, and http://www.coacheswithclients.com/  which also has some free coaching resources, as well as some programs that can be purchased.

I personally have read 2 of Christian's books, and purchased his program Free Sessions That Sell. Christian's products are excellent. He does a first class job in presenting his information. His books are very concise, no fluff, and get straight to the point.

If you want to shave years off of your learning curve in coaching, I would highly recommend anything by him. He has a great story telling style and tells everything, the good, bad, and anything in between.

In this book, Christian shows how to start from nothing and build a thriving practice by helping people. He also shows how to build an email list, create training programs, and sell information products. It is a blue print for success. All you have to do is follow it.

As I said earlier in the post, this will be free for 2 days at the most. After that, it will full price on Kindle. I have waited before, and missed one of Christian's free launches. Learn from my mistake.

Also, after you get Christian's new book, fill out the form at the left side of this page toward the top for over $1700 in free coaching resources and tools. Or, you can go to www.100coachingtips.com and sign in there. Once you are signed in, you can start downloading the coaching tools and resources.

If you wish to contact me: info@100coachingtips.com

Wishing you More Clients, More Money, and More Life!

Respectfully yours,

Steve Davis
Co-Founder of 100 Coaching Tips

Why is my coaching website not getting more traffic?

This is a frequent question asked of us here at Free Coaching Resources. It's a very good question, too. And there is a surprising answer, too.

Most web designers and coaches that do their own websites use Google's free keyword tool. There's nothing wrong with that, but you are only getting a small part of the picture of what people are looking for on the web. Google's free keyword tool uses adwords as its metric to show which keywords are getting traffic. This means that it is not showing the organic searches, only the paid adwords results. On a best case scenario, if your site is at the top of adwords, you can expect 47% of the traffic that it shows. If you are not in the top spot, the drop in percentages is exponential.

There are plenty of organic searches done. When I say organic, I mean search engine listings based on content on the web. If you write an article for an article directory, and back link it to your site, this creates a search engine listing for your site.

Before you go writing an article, please read the entirety of this post. One article will not rank you on the first page of Google. It might not even rank you on the 100th page of Google in a keyword search. It takes lots of articles, which creates backlinks to start showing up. How many? That's an excellent question.

Each keyword, whether "long tail" or "short tail" has a set of results that Google has indexed for it. The indexes are fluid, in that they change when new content is produced. Google loves fresh, original content and rewards the producers of it with higher search engine rankings.

But, content and backlinks are not the only piece of this puzzle. There are other factors, like domain age (how long a website has been up), directory listings (DMOZ and Yahoo), authority backlinks ( sites with .edu or .gov that link back to a site) all factor into search engine results.

Don't let your head explode yet. Take a breath. Instead of doing all of these search metrics by hand, which takes a lot of time, and constantly changes, you can do it all in one place.

I found a remarkable tool that allows you to do all of this with out having to use multiple tools to accomplish this. Market Samurai has an excellent tool that does all of the computations for you, and then lets you download it into a csv (spreadsheet) file.

 

 



I first discovered Market Samurai about 2 months ago, and I was hooked! All of the tools I had used before that now seem obsolete. I have used it to determine which keywords are the best value keywords, and which are the easiest to get.

Market Samurai lets you set the phrase to broad ratio, and then generates a list of keywords from your root keyword. Then, it will analyze this for you in real time and have the results in minutes. They factor in adwords and organic traffic. After this, it will organize them in order or the most valuable or least valuable, according to your preference.

Just because you think a keyword is good, or perfectly relates to your website, if it's not getting any traffic, it's a worthless endeavor.  For instance, the keyword "online life coaching" sounds like an excellent keyword to try for. There's a decent price on the cost per click adwords. But, if you research further, you will see that on a broad match, there are only 75 searches on the best day. And an exact match keyword search has less than 10 searches globally per day!  There is even stiff competition for this less than favorable keyword.

Don't be fooled by high priced Google Adword pay per click prices. This only means that websites are bidding higher to get this keyword without knowing how much someone will buy on a click through.          

Another mistake people make in selecting keywords is creating a keyword they think will do well. For instance, the keyword "life coaching audios" may sound good, but it does not even index or rank in search engine traffic ratings.

Basically, to give a synopsis of what I just said: Do not try to pick a keyword you think will do well, and expect everyone to come to you.

You must find out where the traffic already is, what they are looking for, and make sure you are there and easy to find.

If you go fishing, you don't just go to water standing on the side of the road and expect to catch fish, or any fish for that matter. You must go where the fish already are. This is true with websites. Go where people are already searching.

If you do not select keywords, Google will do it for you, and you will not be happy with their choices. They will not index you for the best keywords. They will index you for the most common keywords showing up on your page.

The best feature of Market Samurai, in my opinion, is the SEO Competiton feature. Once you have keywords selected, you can then search and see who the top 10 are for each keyword in the global searches. They create a spreadsheet of this showing the domain name, domain age, pages on site, backlinks, and several other metrics used in determining these results. Best of all, they show you which of your competitors will be easier to outrank.

You do not have to have the best site on the web, but you do need a site that is better than your competitors. If you find out that a new site has a number 1 ranking and only has 15 backlinks, you can outrank them by getting 16 backlinks. There are several variables to this equation, but I hope you see where I am going. Market Samurai can show you which keywords that you can rank for, that are profitable, and you can see results for.

I consider this my favorite tool in my seo marketing and website building endeavors. They have tutorial videos that are free which show you how to use their product proficiently. Best of all they have a free 12 day trial for new users. You don't even have to use a credit card for the free trial. You can also use this for as many sites or keywords as you like. My advice is give it a try. You will be surprised at the results. I know I was.

As always, if you have any questions about the products I profile here, email me at info@100coachingtips.com

And, I have made some changes. We now have an optin box here on our blog. Look at the upper right corner. Sign up and you can start downloading over $1700 in free coaching resources. Or, you can go to our main site at www.100coachingtips.com

Wishing you More Clients, More Money, and More Life!

Respectfully yours,

Steve Davis

The Largest Collection of Free Coaching Resources in 1 Place

One of the biggest reasons I hear for coaches not getting enough clients, or even any clients at all, is always the same: "I can't afford it." Let me implore you right now, coaches, strike those words from your vocabulary. I'm not saying go into debt, but I am saying you need to shift your mindset.

During our Season 1 interviews, Melanie Benson Strick talks about this. I like what she said, "Stop saying I can't afford it, and start saying I'm going to find a way to make it happen." I think this was probably one of the most powerful statements made during the entire series of 26 interviews. This is mindset shifting at its best. And, I totally agree with Melanie, find a way to make it happen.



We are beginning the second half of 2013 today. Let's make sure our mindsets are geared up to find a way to make it happen. In fact, we are going to help you make it happen. I have been ending each of my posts urging you to go to www.100coachingtips.com and sign up and download the free coaching tools. Some of you have, but many of you haven't. Maybe some of you already have, or you downloaded them before this blog was created. But, some of you I know, are not downloading them for reasons that you justify through not wanting to accept help. I don't quite understand this. I would have loved it if someone came to me when I was first starting out and offered free coaching tools.

The tools we are offering are a diverse blend of coaching resources that can transform your coaching business from an expensive hobby to a thriving business that gets you the lifestyle you deserve.

Several of our speakers from Season 1 were kind enough to supply coaching resources that will help you get unstuck and moving forward again.

We have:

An audio from Chris Widener "The Best Test"

Audios and pdf handout from Bart Baggett "The 3 Keys to Life Transformation & Manifestation"

A pdf from Rhonda Hess "The 5 Secrets to a Highly Profitable Coaching Niche"

An audio and pdf from Michelle Schubnel "7 Group Coaching Models"

A 6 audio CD program from Eric Lofholm "The Art of Time Management"

A pdf workbook from Carey Peters "Niche Starter Kit"

An audio from Pat Mussieux "7 Steps to Growing Your Own Business"

A pdf copy of Sam Carpenter's book "Work the System"

Once you have these tools and start using them, is there any reason why you cannot grow your coaching business exponentially? Even better, we will soon be adding to these free coaching resources.

If your coaching practice is not where you want it, go to www.100coachingtips.com and sign up in the optin form and you will have access to the coaching tools and resources listed above. As an added bonus, you will also get our free report "Top 3 Mistakes Struggling Coaches Are Making Everyday Which Stalls Their Career & Sends Hot Prospects Running Away"
Also, we will have a huge announcement this week that will go out to everyone on our list. You will want to hear this announcement.

If you have any questions or comments, contact me at info@100coachingtips.com

We have a short week in the US due to the July 4th holiday. Special thanks to our troops.

Have a safe and happy 4th of July!

Respectfully yours,

Steve Davis

Need more coaching clients? Free video

While finding free coaching resources for our blog readers, I try to find relevant tools and resources that can help new coaches build their coaching practices. I also try to provide a variety of free coaching tools and resources, so it will help a broader base of coaches. Will every resource I list help every single life coach? No, but every resource I list can help some life coaches, and even other coaches and entrepreneurs. I also read the comments, and look for problems coaches are having, and try to find free coaching resources that will help them.

One of the most frequently asked questions I receive is, 'How do I find new clients?" There is no one size fits all answer for this question. However, there are a set of answers that will work for most new coaches. There are several variables in finding new clients. The good news is, once you know the set of answers or fundamental truths, you can begin enrolling new clients.

I know most life coaches I speak with do not really know much about marketing, online or physical. When you were in the process of becoming a life coach, you probably thought that once you received your certification, people would come find you. Unfortunately, this is not how it works in the real world.

Another problem new coaches have is converting a qualified prospect into a paying client. Many new coaches start talking to prospects and have no idea how to enroll them.  They fumble through a free session, and end up losing the prospect. Their conversation usually ends with, "Well, give me a call if you ever need a coach." The truth is, this prospect will never call you back.

My friend, Carey Peters, at Holistic MBA, with her business partner Stacey Morgenstern, have created a free 4 video series that can specifically help coaches get more paying clients. This is an excellent video series that you should listen to several times to get all of the valuable content out of these videos. I have watched them and they are top quality. These are not 5 minute quick videos, but in depth videos with explanations and some role play to show you how to convert prospects into
clients.

Click here to access the free videos 

If Carey Peters sounds familiar to you, I posted an earlier blog about her niche starter kit. If you have not downloaded it, please do. It is a very good pdf explaining on how to determine the viability of your niche.

If you are a new coach and struggling to find clients, don't feel alone. Also, don't feel like it's your fault that you cannot find paying clients. I talk with so many coaches who feel that their dream of being a coach is nothing but an expensive hobby, but it doesn't have to be that way. Just by learning what is in these videos and taking action on that information, can transform your coaching practice into a thriving business. I know you have valuable information that can be used to help someone. With these videos, you can find that someone and coach them to their desired results.

Please let me know what you think of these videos. I value your feedback.

Also, feel free to contact me: info@100coachingtips.com with any coaching or coaching business questions.

And, don't forget to download your $1700 in free coaching gifts at www.100coachingtips.com . Simply sign in and you can begin downloading these valuable tools and resources.

100 Coaching Tips wishes you: More Clients, More Money, and More Life!

Respectfully yours,

Steve Davis

7 Days to a Successful Blog

Whether we like it or not, blogging is a must if you are going to build a community of prospects for your coaching practice. Maybe you are just starting out. Maybe you are a seasoned veteran. But, whatever you would categorize yourself as, blogging is as much of a successful web presence as your website. Maybe even more, depending on who you ask.

Maybe you didn't realize the importance of blogging when you decided to become a life coach. Maybe, when getting your training and becoming a life coach, blogging was never mentioned or taught to you. But, whatever reason, there is no excuse for not blogging. I'm not speaking of the blogging so many do, that talks about what they had for breakfast, or who broke up with whom. I'm talking about delivering high quality content to your tribe or community through your blog.

There are so many ways to start blogging. And, there are many more people out there who want to tell you how to blog. The possibilities are practically endless. But, we all must start somewhere. So where do you start?

For today's free coaching resource, I have found a free 7 day video bootcamp that will show you how to be a successful blogger. This free video series will show you what options there are, and how to get started.



I have viewed the videos and they are full of useful information to help you get a step ahead of the competition. Click here to sign up for the free 7 day video bootcamp. Doon't let the word bootcamp scare you off. These videos are concise and to the point. They show you what you need to know without the senseless drivel or self aggrandizement that is common today.

Please take some time to check this out. I think everyone can learn something from these videos.

Also, the weekend is almost over. Where does the time go? Take some time to enjoy life, whether spending it with friends and family, or resting and recharging for the upcoming week.

If you would like to contact me: info@100coachingtips.com

And to our new readers, which we get quite a few each day, please go to www.100coachingtips.com and sign up, and you can download $1700 worth of free coaching tools.

We here at 100 Coaching Tips wish all of you: More Clients, More Money, and More Life!

Respectfully yours,

Steve Davis

The Secret Weapon of Coaching

It has long been said by many coaches that the secret to getting your coaching practice up and running is by public speaking. I would be surprised if any of you reading this have not heard this more than once. That said, does this mean that you can just go and and start speaking and see great results? Not always. If you are like me, I did terrible in my speech class in junior high. I shunned any chance of doing anything that came remotely to me speaking publicly. My shyness was an achilles heel, so to speak.

With some practice and training, though you can become a good speaker. Maybe not Les Brown good, but good enough to get paying clients through your talks. We all have to start somewhere. And, sometimes that is by giving free talks at community events and clubs, like Rotary, churches, and chamber of commerce gatherings. If you go to a networking event, the difference between success and failure is by how well you speak. Both individually and to a group.

After 2 years in a local Toastmasters club, I can now say that I am a proficient speaker. Crowds don't bother me, and I feel comfortable talking about any subject. Not everyone has the time to invest to make the transition to great speaker through the various public speaking programs that are out there.

I recently found an excellent free resource on Amazon Kindle that deals not only with public speaking, but impromptu public speaking. Look at my previous posts on Kindle books. You can open a free account, and receive free Kindle e-books, even if you do not own a Kindle reading device.

Magic of Impromptu Speaking: Create a Speech That Will Be Remembered for Years in Under 30 Seconds  by Andrii Sedniev

This is an excellent resource if you are new to public speaking. Reading a book like this and implementing the principles can take years off of the learning curve of public speaking.


Click here to get this book for free from Amazon Kindle.





If you are not utilizing public speaking to get new clients, you should be. This is a goldmine that many coaches refuse to go anywhere near. And, not all who do are good at it. Develop your speaking skills and you can be ahead of the competition.

If you have any questions, please contact me: info@100coachingtips.com

And, if you have not downloaded your free coaching tools, valued at over $1700, go to www.100coachingtips.com . After you sign up, go to the member's only tab and you can download from there.

The weekend is fast approaching. Let's make Friday count!

Wishing you More Clients, More Money, and More Life!

Respectfully yours,

Steve Davis

Free graphic creator and photo editor

Do you know how to create graphics? This is something that has always confused me. My oldest child can whip out graphics faster than I can describe them. What is the secret? One time..., and I say one time was all it took, I tried GiMP. I believe GiMP is now called GNU. Please be patient if I mispelled either if those. It was the most confusing program I had ever tried. I could not get anything to work right.

Well, after some research, I found it hiding in plain view. Pic Monkey is a free site that allows you to edit photos and create graphics. It allows you to do many different things without signing in or buying anything.

If you need to create a new header or web graphic, Pic Monkey has the capability to create simple web graphics. You can resize, change colors, and add text. It's really simple too. I can create and design headers in less than 20 minutes. This beats hiring a graphic designer and waiting for hours or days to get the project back. And then, discovering that it needs more work, or is not what you are looking for.

I'm sure there are other sites out there, and even software available. But if you are like me, you don't have the time to learn an entire new program. I prefer Pic Monkey over Microsoft Photo Editor. As far as ease of use and a graphic that meets my approval, Pic Monkey is the way to go.

www.picmonkey.com  is where you can find this gem of a site.

Here are some tutorial videos that explain how it works:

There are many more YouTube videos that show how to use Pic Monkey. I selected 2 that had narration and were easy to follow.

If you are a first time reader here, let me say welcome. Feel free to go back through the archives and see the other free resource blog posts.

Also, if you have not already done so, please go to www.100coachingtips.com and download over $1700 in coaching tools absolutely free.

You can contact me at info@100coachingtips.com

Wishing you More Clients, More Money, and More Time!

Respectfully yours,

Steve Davis

Another resource for free Kindle e-books

A few days ago we posted about a free service that sends you the latest news on free and discounted Kindle e-books. Today, we want to introduce you to BookBub. BookBub is a free service that will send you daily email alerts about the latest free and discounted Kindle e-books. Bookbub is compatible with all e-readers.

Not only can you find books about coaching, but also biographies, best sellers, and several fiction genres. There are over 20 different classifications you can select. Regsitration usually takes less than 2 minutes.

This is a valuable free coaching resource. As coaches, I firmly believe we should always be reading new and classic books to get ideas that help us better serve our coaching clients.

If you would like to take a look at the latest offers from Bookbub, click here

To sign up for Bookbub, and start receiving daily emails on free Kindle ebooks, click here

Please also let us know if you have found a free resource that you think would be valuable for our readers. We will be happy to check into them. If they check out, we will gladly post them. Send me an email at info@100coachingtips.com and put free resource in the subject line.

Also, if you are a new reader, welcome! We are a blog for our site www.100coachingtips.com We help life coaches make more money. If you are just starting out, or maybe needing a boost, we would be happy to assist you in any way we can. For our new readers, we also have over $1700 in free coaching tools from the top coaches in the US available on our site. Go to www.100coachingtips.com and sign in and receive access to these cutting edge tools, designed to help you grow your practice.

From 100 Coaching Tips, we wish you More Clients, More Money, and More Life.

Respectfully yours,

Steve Davis

Your Money is in Your List

We've all heard it said before. And, it is true. The way for coaches to make money or more money is by having a large and responsive list. But, how do we get the list? Where do I find the resources to build that list? Should I buy my list? There are as many list building resources as there are internet users it seems.

If you are like me, you have struggled to build your list. Did you do a live event, and no one showed up? Are the responses to your email offers anemic? And that's putting it nicely. Hey, we've all been there.

I have recently found a free list building event. Unfortunately, I did not find it before it began, but that's ok. The List-A-Palooza 90 day challenge is only in week 3. That leaves 9 more weeks of exciting interviews, great ideas to help build your list, and power hours, where you web presence is made known to the community.

The List-A-Palooza event is founded by PJ Van Hulle. She is one of the best kept secrets in the coaching industry today. She has built her own email list from scratch, after events beyond her control caused her to lose her first business. PJ got right back to work and found the techniques to build an effective list quickly and easily.

 

 

Click here to join the List-A-Palooza for free

The interviews are live each week, and free by the way. If you can't make the interview, you can purchase the entire event's recordings for only $27. That's right $27! I realize I promote free coaching resources, but in case, like me, you missed the start, you can glean all the information for a miniscule fee. This figures out to less than $1.04 per interview. And you can download these interviews, so they're yours forever.

Also, PJ has a separate free report called "How to Jump Start Your Email List." This report is excellent if you are just starting out, or struggling to build your list.

 

Click here for PJ's Free Report

 

 

 

Remember, the most important resource for you to build your coaching empire is your list. Build it, nurture it, and provide service to it. And, PJ has done all of the research for you. She knows what works and what doesn't. Don't waste years of your life on methods that don't work.

 

 

Also, remember to download your $1700 worth of free coaching tools at www.100coachingtips.com

Sign up, and you can download the gifts right away.

 

If you have any questions about coaching, our site, or this blog, contact me: info@100coachingtips.com

 

Respectfully yours,

 

Steve Davis



 

The 3 Keys To Life Transformation & Manifestation

Hello out there to all of our readers. I hope all the Dads out there had a Happy Father's Day.

Our free resource today is an mp3 recording and handout by our 100 Coaching Tips Co-Founder and Host, Bart Baggett. You may have seen Bart from his many TV appearances on CNN and Court TV. Bart has also been a guest on The Larry King Show and Nancy Grace. Bart is the world's foremost expert on handwriting analysis and forensic document examination. But, many people don't know that Bart is also a certified NLP practitioner, hypnotist, and life coach.

Bart frequently travels the globe and gives talks about life coaching topics.
Your free coaching resource today was recorded live in Pune India and encompasses an overview of his many techniques for personal transformation which you will find useful for yourself and your clients.

So, relax and enjoy while Bart gives you The 3 Keys to Life Transformation & Manifestation.

 


Click here to download the mp3

Click here to download the pdf handout







As always, if you wish to contact me directly: info@100coachingtips.com


Respectfully yours,

Steve Davis

Free and discount Amazon Kindle books

In previous posts here on Free Coaching Resources, I have mentioned about getting an Amazon Kindle account, which is free. I have posted a few books that were free on Kindle. But, now for an epic resource: Book Gorilla. Don't be deceived by the name. This is an excellent service that will send you an email each day of all free and discounted Kindle books according to your preferences.

Several of my friends use Book Gorilla, and I found out about them a few months ago. I enjoy the daily emails telling me of free Kindle books that I might otherwise never know about.

 

Click here to sign up for Book Gorilla for free!

 

 

You don't have to be a coach. This service works for eveybody. Be sure and let your friends know. There are over 20 different genres you can select from to receive email updates about.

 

Remember, even if you don't own a Kindle or a tablet of anykind, you can download Kindle books directly to your computer.

 

To all Dads out there, Happy Father's Day!

 

As always, if you would like to contact me directly: info@100coachingtips.com

 

Wishing you More Clients, More Money, and More Life!

 

 

Respectfully yours,

 

 

Steve Davis

 

What in the world do I need a life coach for?

Today's free coaching resource is a free kindle book. "What In The World Do I Need A Life Coach For?" is a quick reading kindle book by Christopher A Pinckley.

Don't discount the short length of this book. It is full of practical, basic information on life coaching. If you are new to life coaching you will get several ideas from this concise book. If you are a veteran life coach, you may get a new perspective from this brief tome.

Reading through it, I saw several ways that life coaches can serve their community or tribe. There are no earth shattering secrets revealed here. Just a tell it like it is, short and to the point book on how life coaches can help people today.

Being a weekend, I thought it best for a short read, rather than a lengthy syllabus. Please have a safe and happy weekend. And, Happy Father's Day to all the Dads out there.

Click here to get today's free coaching resource.










As always, if you would like to contact me: info@100coachingtips.com

Respectfully yours,

Steve Davis

Get more traffic to your coaching website

I could take an old saying and revise it: You can never be too rich, or have too much website traffic.
Corny, but true. We can all use more traffic to our sites. And, if you are like me you are deluged by people wanting to sell you their latest "traffic getting" secret weapon. And, if you are also like me, you have spent more money than you can remember on those products and have little or nothing to show for it.

If you have tried to find just some basic information on increasing website traffic, you may be confused by the plethora of results. So many different techniques to implement. It's like getting a part time job just to get people to your site.

Let me say at the front, there is no way to drive thousands to your site daily when you have been averaging 5 visitors a day. The only exception to this is if Oprah mentions your website on one of her shows. By the way, Oprah, I'm waiting......

There are ways to implement certain things that will get you more traffic. It builds steadily and progressively. This is a process that works over time, not an explosive overnight growth.

My friend, Sarah Santacroce, at www.simplicityadmins.com has developed a simple and practical way to get more traffic. 21 Ways to Get More Traffic is a guide that will work for anyone, not just coaches, to get more website traffic.

Simply click here to get today's free coaching resource








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If you would like to contact me: info@100coachingtips.com

From all of us at 100 Coaching Tips, we wish you More Clients, More Money, and More Life!

Respectfully yours,

Steve Davis

Tribes: The Case Studies

A few years ago Seth Godin wrote the book Tribes. This book practically turned the coaching industry and several other industries on its head. If you have not heard of Tribes by Seth Godin, please check into it.

If you are having trouble defining your niche, Seth's book can deliver clarity to you in this search. A tribe very simply put, is the community you serve. If you already have experience refining your niche, you know that a specialized niche is more profitable than a general one.

It's been said before many times, and I will say it again, you cannot coach everyone. By trying to be something to everybody, you become nothing to everybody. Find your niche, refine it, and serve it.

After Tribes was released, some of Seth's readers sent their stories about tribes into him. He compiled it into a free ebook. It is not all about coaching, but there are some interesting stories in there.

You can get your copy of Tribes: The Case Studies by clicking here

Also, another excellent free resource is Seth's Tribes Squidoo lens. He has excellent resources posted. Click here             
                                                                    

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100 Coaching Tips wishes you More Clients, More Money, and More Life!

Respectfully yours,

Steve Davis

Interview with James Malinchak

For today's free coaching resource we go back through our archives to James Malinchak. If you are not familiar with James Malinchak, he is the founder of Big Money Speaker Bootcamp, and past star of ABC's Secret Millionaire.

It's no secret that the best tool for your coaching practice to get more clients is through public speaking. You have the opportunity to present your services to a room full of people, and with the right components, you can have a new stream of prospects.

Bart has attended the Big Money Speaker Bootcamp 4 times now. Each time it is packed with cutting edge information that will help you transform your coaching practice. He basically gives you an entire weekend of information that can put you at the top of your niche.

This interview takes place in November of 2012. James covers several points that are relevant to coaches.
Such as:

• Why you have to increase your price and one sure-fire way to change your mindset about  money.

• How high end coaching programs serve both you and your clients.
• How to break free from the hours for dollars fee structure.

• Why you must start speaking in any one of the 3 forms of speaking (James tells you all three and 2 of them you do NOT have to leave your home town)

You will also hear a special offer from James to our listeners. At this time, there is not a bootcamp scheduled. But when it comes back around, we will inform our readers, so they can utilize the special price.

Click here to listen to the interview on our site

Click here to download the interview in mp3 format


Also, here is a YouTube video of our Co-Founder Bart Baggett talking about his experiences at the James Malinchak bootcamps.

 

 

 

 

And you can find even more free coaching tools and resources when you sign up at www.100coachingtips.com

 

 

If you have a question about coaching, or wish to contact me: info@100coachingtips.com

 

 

Respectfully yours,

 

 

Steve Davis

Is your coaching niche profitable?

For today's update at Free Coaching Resources, I went back and read some of the emails you have sent me. One of the most frequently asked questions is: Why is it so hard to get paying clients?

I know for a fact some of you are working hard and doing a truckload of free sessions, only to hear at the end of each free session "no thanks." What happened? What went wrong? Maybe nothing.

There are several important foundational steps to having a successful coaching practice. One of the pivotal ones is having a profitable niche. You can have the first page of Google and 100,000 social media followers, but if your niche is not a profitable one, it won't matter. We have all heard it said,"Do what you love and the money will follow." But at the same time, you need to determine if what you love is a profitable niche.

We are at a crossroads in our lifetimes. Because of the subprime collapse of 2007, and subsequent stock market crash, as well as all of the other financial disasters that have beset our world, people are more results oriented than ever. There is very little impulse buying compared to 2006. People today want to know what they are getting and what it is going to cost.

Gone are the days of buying something and not caring whether it works out or not. People who are buying coaching programs and coaching services are doing so to solve a problem in their life.

Think of it like this, if you woke up this morning with a headache, you want something to make the headache go away. Aspirin or any other headache remedy, whatever works, is fine with you. Do you care where the manufacturer of the headache remedy is located? Where their employees went to school? Of course not! Neither do the people needing the solutions you can provide care about your specifics. Your prospect has woke up with a "headache" and they want it to go away. If they can find you, and can find your "solution" without having to wade through pages of irrevelent info, you will have a client.

Couple this "headache" metaphor with the typical consciousness in our world around that "money is tight" and you have a market where people are looking to make their "headaches" go away, fast and with results that justify the expense.

This is where your niche selection is so important. You must be able to get in front of the right people in your niche and cut through the "fluff" to help them.

My friend, Carey Peters at Holistic MBA, has created a free niche starter kit. It is designed to help you determine if your niche is profitable, and also how to "narrow your niche." If you are having difficulty getting paying clients, give this free coaching resource a try.

Click here for your free Niche Starter Kit                

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If you wish to contact me: info@100coachingtips.com

Respectfully yours,

Steve Davis