How to Start Your Online Coaching Business TODAY (4 Simple Steps)
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How do you start a coaching business from scratch - in 24 hours? Here's a checklist, from choosing a coaching business idea to getting your first clients:
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1:20: Are you qualified to coach?
1:47: What is coaching (+ how you can be a great coach)
The step most people skip is the scheduling system, getting that right from day one prevents the admin chaos that eats hours every week once clients start coming in.
5:08: Find your coaching business idea
6:45: Create and price your first coaching offer
I don’t understand the money part….
$1500 for how many visits?
12:09: Get your first paying client
15:00: Growing beyond 24 hours
Starting is the easy part. The coaching industry is full of people who can get a first client, but 86% never build something sustainable because they fall in love with the business model before proving they can consistently get results. Curious, what's the biggest mistake you see new coaches making after those first few clients?
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I find this video very helpful. Thanks for keeping it simple and straight forward
🚀 Who is Luisa Zhou (pronounced "jo")? 🚀
Luisa Zhou is a leading entrepreneur, business coach, and investor, who helps people start and scale their own coaching/course business. Her advice has been featured in Forbes, Inc, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, and more.
Really helpful video 👏 clear explanation, smooth pacing, and full of useful points!
A Princeton University graduate, Luisa majored in electrical engineering. Before starting her coaching business, she worked as an International Space Station engineer…along with a few different careers. She lives in New York City with her high-school-sweetheart-now-husband, and goofy black German Shepherd, Falco.
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The point about being qualified to coach is smart to address upfront — most people overthink credentials when really the first 3-5 clients care more about your ability to get them a specific result than any certification. One thing worth adding: posting 2-3 short "mini coaching" videos answering real questions from your niche before you ever pitch can build enough trust to land those first clients organically. Did you find that free content or direct outreach worked faster for getting your initial paying clients?
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🚀 Starting your coaching business?
Hey I currently coach chess, in South africa, I have 6 clients paying R500 a month, uhm its not enough I feel pricing because one parent said "I feel bad for paying such a small money for the service you provide" meaning that I might have underpriced my service. Talk to me, any ideas for me?
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The step most new coaches skip: before you even think about a website or offer, DM 10 people in your network this week and offer a free 30-minute session with zero strings attached. That single move generates your first testimonials, sharpens your positioning, and often converts into your first paying client — all before you've spent a dollar. 🎯 The "qualified to coach" question matters less at the start than having 3 real people who've experienced a result from working with you.
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Is that $1,500 you recommend per month, or the total investment for the 3-month package?
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Luisa, thank you for sharing your experience and tons of support
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@CharliePadura-h5fThank you so much. Came up with an idea
@onepercentcirclebydgThank you so much!! 😊
@EmilyBrundige-n4kGreat advice and plan, @Luisa Zhou! Thank you. I'm in the process of launching my Archetypal coaching & hypnotherapy practice, helping people develop self confidence (which they may have lost over time) and rediscover their Passion & Purpose, and their authentic identity (based on their Archetypal makeup). 😀
@OtRatsaphongDon't be a life coach unless you are trained and certified. You make all of us who do it the right way look bad and you're misrepresenting yourself. Don't build your career on a lie.
@Ry4n.gr33nCommunication is one of the most powerful skills to master. Improving clarity can truly elevate confidence and connection.
@freelancebizninjaHey Luisa, I am trying to submit my email for the PDF, but I am getting this error: "You cannot subscribe to this list at this time". I am getting the same issue for all PDF links. Can you please help here?
@ketkimatkar2776Thank you Luisa, your video came into my feed at the perfect moment. I’ve felt the pull to become a business coach for a long time and now, based on your advice from your videos, I’ve started to write a programme. Thank you. - Dawn 🌅🧡🧡
@FirstLightCraftsThat’s a very good video, thank you so much! ☺️
@sandrayounes8293Hi luisa,
Thanks for your amazing advice. I have a question, when you talk about the pricing - 1500 usd - this is monthly or for the 3 months that you working with your client to achieve their goals?
Thanks in advance
Great Info , thank you.
@esperanzalugo9478A coach is the person you hire to believe in you while you build your belief in yourself.
@Bebraveand-j5rWhats a good starting price for your suggested three month package?
@jefflee7591I learned about the term “coachsulting” in my certification and it’s absolutely necessary, I don’t think one can truly coach without some sort of consulting.
@actualwakandangirl7121love this. I'm planning a coaching business for helping single dads. I have nine videos ready but constantly holding back to publish lol.
@TonyChanSingleDadLifeDo you recommend we set up LLC first and business bank account? Thank you!❤ 🔥
@TeMiymahs_WorldAwesome thoughts & ideas for sure. I'm going to check out that pdf you offered at the end of this video. Keep it going!
@VideoJoeKnowsI want a certain take home pay. Do you put aside a certain percent of each sale for taxes? Or do you wait until you get the tax bill, pay it, and pay yourself with what is left?
@therealjuliacostarodenhiserI'm always happier when I come across great Asian representation, and even more so when you are smart and trying to help us become more successful!
@why78yuGreat video and perfect timing 🤗 Any advice for not freaking out that you actually WILL get clients? 😅
@amberf6731I wish everyone good luck and lots of success on their own journey as a coach. <3
@LearnGermanwithMarzipanfrauHey i can edit your videos
@batmanhuahaiThanks for these actionable tips. You are so kind❤
@herradiantmindthanks for the endless value you provide for us on a consistent basis Luisa 🙏💕
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@brokeheartwolf3733Thanks Luisa. Feel so lost starting my business! I know it takes time. I’m lucky to have booked a few calls but nothing substantial yet
@TheJoshuaNetterI cannot express just how timely your video appearing in my feed was, thank you.
@dd511Wow….I’ve been thinking about being a coach for the last 5 years and haven’t executed. It’s been heavily on my mind. And now this video pops up on my feed today and the first few words you mention is if I’ve been thinking about it for years and haven’t started….wow! Talk about synchronicity!
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