484. Should You Offer a One-Week Coaching Trial?

484. Should You Offer a One-Week Coaching Trial?

If you've ever had someone get all the way to a discovery call only to hesitate because of the investment, uncertainty, or fear that coaching won't work for them, this episode is for you. I'm breaking down why lowering the barrier to entry doesn't mean lowering your value, how a short trial can build trust without giving away your expertise, and why creating quick wins is one of the most powerful ways to help clients confidently move forward. I'll also walk you through how to structure a coaching trial, how to transition into a natural next-steps conversation, and why the best sales conversations never feel like you're convincing someone to buy. Resources Mentioned: * Join the waitlist for ReNewU, the step-by-step business roadmap for women who are DONE guessing and finally ready to build a profitable coaching business: https://products.ambershaw.com/signature-waitlist [https://products.ambershaw.com/signature-waitlist] What I Discuss: * 01:17 Why one-week coaching trials can help increase conversions * 04:08 Why creating quick wins is the fastest way to build trust * 06:10 How to structure a one-week coaching trial * 07:20 How to lead a natural "next steps" sales conversation after the trial * 10:03 Pricing strategy for a one-week coaching trial * 12:35 Why the best coaches sell through service, not pressure * 14:31 The mindset shift that makes continuing with you feel like the obvious next step Find more from Amber Shaw: Instagram: @msambershaw [https://www.instagram.com/msambershaw/] Website: ambershaw.com [http://ambershaw.com/]

483. Why You Struggle to Have Predictable Revenue In Your Coaching Business

Have you ever thought, "I know I can coach…so why aren't clients coming in consistently?" In this episode of The Divorce Revolution Podcast, I'm talking to the coach who's already proven she can get clients—but still can't seem to create predictable income. Maybe you've signed a beta client. Maybe you've landed a client through a referral, networking, or even Instagram. You know you're capable. You know your coaching works. But your business still feels unstable. In this episode, I'm breaking down why this stage of business is so frustrating, why getting a few clients isn't the same as having a predictable business, and the simple diagnostic I use to figure out where a coaching business is actually breaking down. Resources Mentioned: * Book your FREE Client Traction Diagnostic Call: https://calendly.com/amber-shaw/client-traction-diagnostic [https://calendly.com/amber-shaw/client-traction-diagnostic] What I Discuss: * 01:46 The biggest insights from my recent DM Dollars workshop * 03:07 Why the "weird middle" stage of business feels so frustrating * 05:15 The problem with relying on referrals and other unrepeatable client sources * 07:26 What I actually mean when I talk about building systems * 08:15 The one metric I want you to track this week instead of views and followers * 09:40 How to tell whether you have a visibility problem or a sales conversation problem * 11:23 A free diagnostic call to help identify your biggest bottleneck * 14:05 My challenge for you as you head into the second half of the year Find more from Amber Shaw: Instagram: @msambershaw [https://www.instagram.com/msambershaw/] Website: ambershaw.com [http://ambershaw.com/]

482. When Helping People Is Actually Bad for Business

Ever walk away from a DM conversation thinking, "I just gave away an entire coaching session and they still didn't become a client?" In this episode of The Divorce Revolution Podcast, I'm giving you a little tough love because the way most coaches are handling their DMs is quietly costing them clients—and they don't even realize it. I see this all the time. A coach gets a message from someone who's struggling, and because she's genuinely caring and wants to help, she immediately jumps into coaching mode. She gives advice, offers strategies, sends voice notes, and pours her heart into helping. But then nothing happens. No sales call, no client, and the coach is left wondering why being more helpful isn't leading to more business. If you've been giving tons of value in the DMs, feeling drained, or hearing a lot of "thank you" but not getting clients, then this episode is for you. Resources Mentioned: * Save your seat on the FREE DM Dollars live business training: https://products.ambershaw.com/dm-dollars-v2 [https://products.ambershaw.com/dm-dollars-v2] * Join the waitlist for ReNewU, the step-by-step business roadmap for women who are DONE guessing and finally ready to build a profitable coaching business: https://products.ambershaw.com/signature-waitlist [https://products.ambershaw.com/signature-waitlist] * Listen to Episode 479. Do You Know Where Your Next Client Is Coming From?: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/479-do-you-know-where-your-next-client-is-coming-from/id1577282350?i=1000770733158 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/479-do-you-know-where-your-next-client-is-coming-from/id1577282350?i=1000770733158] What I Discuss: * 01:28 Why DMs are one of the most important pieces of predictable revenue * 04:41 The overcoaching trap that's quietly costing coaches clients * 06:26 A real-life weight loss coaching example that explains exactly why this happens * 09:25 The deeper reasons coaches overcoach in the DMs * 12:19 The real purpose of your DMs—and why it's not coaching * 12:53 What to do instead if you want conversations to lead somewhere * 15:15 How to confidently invite someone onto a discovery call * 15:49 Why the goal is to stop solving and start qualifying Find more from Amber Shaw: Instagram: @msambershaw [https://www.instagram.com/msambershaw/] Website: ambershaw.com [http://ambershaw.com/]

481. Why Other Coaches Sign Clients in the DMs (And You Don't)

Ever wonder why it seems like other coaches are signing clients from Instagram so easily…while you're posting consistently and getting nowhere? The truth is, signing clients from Instagram is actually a very simple funnel—but simple doesn't mean easy. There are specific things that need to happen before someone goes from seeing your content to getting in your DMs, hopping on a call, and becoming a paying client. In this episode, I'm breaking down the hidden pieces most coaches are missing, the common bottlenecks I see over and over again, and why the problem usually isn't your work ethic—it's the system you're using. If you've been posting consistently, wondering why Instagram isn't turning into clients, or feeling like everyone else has figured it out except you, then this episode is for you. Resources Mentioned: * Save your seat on the FREE DM Dollars live business training: https://products.ambershaw.com/dm-dollars-v2 [https://products.ambershaw.com/dm-dollars-v2] * Join the waitlist for ReNewU, the step-by-step business roadmap for women who are DONE guessing and finally ready to build a profitable coaching business: https://products.ambershaw.com/signature-waitlist [https://products.ambershaw.com/signature-waitlist] What I Discuss: * 02:07 The simple Instagram funnel most coaches are trying to master * 02:38 Why I believe Instagram is still the best platform for coaches * 05:21 The Three P Framework and how to find what's broken in your business * 07:22 The most common bottlenecks keeping coaches stuck * 08:16 My client Lisa's story—and what finally helped her start signing clients consistently * 10:56 Exactly who DM Dollars is for * 12:49 What you'll learn inside the workshop * 13:40 Why I want you to come back—even if you attended before Find more from Amber Shaw: Instagram: @msambershaw [https://www.instagram.com/msambershaw/] Website: ambershaw.com [http://ambershaw.com/]

480. To The Coach Who Thought She'd Be Further Along By Now

It's June. Are you where you thought you'd be in your coaching business by now? In this episode of The Divorce Revolution Podcast, I'm having the conversation that not enough coaches are willing to have publicly. Because if we're being honest, there are a lot of coaches who started this year full of excitement and big goals…and now, halfway through the year, they're feeling frustrated, discouraged, and wondering why things haven't clicked yet. Maybe you've been posting consistently. Maybe you've invested in courses. Maybe you've even signed a client or two. But the traction you hoped for still isn't there. And when that happens, it's easy to start questioning everything—your niche, your offer, your abilities, and even whether you're cut out for this in the first place. In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the parts of entrepreneurship that people rarely talk about: the emotional rollercoaster, the financial pressure, the imposter syndrome, and the reality that becoming a successful coach requires far more than just learning how to coach. Most importantly, I want you to know that struggling right now does not mean you're failing. If anything, I hope this episode reminds you that you're not alone, you're not broken, and you don't have to figure this all out by yourself. Resources Mentioned: * Join the waitlist for ReNewU, the step-by-step business roadmap for women who are DONE guessing and finally ready to build a profitable coaching business: https://products.ambershaw.com/signature-waitlist [https://products.ambershaw.com/signature-waitlist] What I Discuss: * 02:30 The conversations nobody is having on Instagram * 03:53 Why building a coaching business can feel so emotionally exhausting * 04:32 How inconsistency starts to chip away at your confidence * 05:13 Imposter syndrome, embarrassment, and feeling like you're falling behind * 06:22 The financial pressure nobody talks about * 08:08 Why struggling does not mean you're failing * 09:08 The tough-love truth about getting support * 09:46 The five jobs most coaches don't realize they're signing up for * 11:15 Why sales, messaging, and marketing are learned skills * 13:03 The real reason so many coaches stay stuck * 13:51 Why finding the right mentor can change everything * 14:39 An invitation to stop guessing and start fixing what's actually broken Find more from Amber Shaw: Instagram: @msambershaw [https://www.instagram.com/msambershaw/] Website: ambershaw.com [http://ambershaw.com/]