Ready Set Coach Podcast
The Ready Set Coach Podcast is your backstage pass to the world of coaching. Hosted by business coaches and Ready Set Coach Community co-founders Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith, this podcast dives deep into what it takes to build a successful coaching business. From tactical strategies and real-world lessons to candid conversations with coaches from all backgrounds, we cover it all. Whether you're coaching-curious, balancing it as a side hustle, or coaching full-time, this show is your go-to resource for inspiration, insights, laughs, and actionable advice.
Learn more about the Ready Set Coach Community at Readysetcoachcommunity.com
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 26 minutes
- Episodes
- 116
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
What is the Ready Set Coach Program (Bonus Episode)
In this bonus episode, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith, co-founders of Ready Set Coach, break down what the Ready Set Coach Program actually is! Learn what’s involved, the nuts and bolts of the program…
Different Ways to Monetize a Coaching Business
This week, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith outline different ways to monetize a coaching business. They speak to the importance of diversifying your revenue streams and exploring the various products a…
Client Relations - How to Deal with Client Red Flags in Coaching
This week, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith dive into the world of Client Relations and break down how to deal with client red flags in the coaching industry. They share lessons learned the hard way, an…
How to Avoid Burnout When Launching and Growing a Coaching Business
In this episode, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith break down ways to avoid burnout when launching your coaching business, revenue stream, or side hustle. They provide personal tips that have enabled the…
How to Extend the Lifecycle of a Coaching Client
In this episode, your hosts talk about how to extend the lifecycle of working with coaching clients looking at the ladder of business offerings and how to get clients in the door, to continue working…
How Much it Costs to Launch and Grow a Coaching Business
This week’s episode focuses on how much it costs to launch and grow a new coaching business or side hustle. From basic legal start-up costs to software to tech, creative services, and much more, Emil…
How to Find Your Perfect Coaching Niche
This week’s episode focuses on finding your perfect coaching niche. Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith discuss common mistakes, how they found their own perfect coaching niche, and how they allowed their …
The 4 Ms of a Successful Coaching Business
Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith break down the 4 Ms of a successful coaching business – Management, Mindset, Money & Messaging. They reflect on their own journey in their coaching businesses and how th…
How to Reflect, Reset & Refresh for the New Year
Hosts Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith look back on the past year and walk through different exercises on how to reflect, reset, and refresh heading into the New Year. From personal growth to business a…
Essential Skills for Effective Coaching
This week’s episode outlines some essential skills for effective coaching from everything from concepts of asking questions, and active listening, to challenging your clients when needed, Em and Lex …
Behind the Scenes of an Active Group Coaching Program
In this episode, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith take us behind the scenes of their Ready Set Coach active cohort. They break down what it was like building their first coaching group program and discl…
All The Hats You Wear (& Roles You Play) as a Coach
Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith do a deep dive into all the hats you wear as a coach beyond, well, coaching. They provide insight into what hats they have worn throughout their ventures, and what roles…
PR Tips for Coaches with Lex (Minisode)
In this mini-episode, Lexie Smith offers a variety of tips and tricks for coaches looking to up their thought leadership and PR game. A PR pro, coach, and agency owner herself, Lexie reviews the top …
The Business of Coaching: How to Pick the Best Business Model for You
Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith touch on the various types of coaching business models and programs on the market: masterminds, group coaching, one on one coaching, and beyond. They share their own exp…
How to Collaborate in the Coaching Industry to Fast Track Business Growth
In this episode, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith talk about how to collaborate in the coaching industry to fast-track business growth. Reviewing the benefits of collaboration, Em & Lex share some of th…
Best Practices for Must-Have Coaching Workflows
In this episode, Em and Lex drop their tips on coaching workflows and streamlining systems to be successful once landing your client. They break it down on the timing of certain onboarding items to c…
Expectations vs Reality in Coaching and Entrepreneurship
In this episode, Em and Lex reflect on their own personal business journeys and talk through “expectations vs reality” in coaching and entrepreneurship. Hear how your hosts navigated the ebbs and flo…
How to Channel Resilience to Fuel Your Business with Em (Minisode)
When your co-founder is away it’s time to play! In this mini-episode, Emily Merrell sneaks in a solo episode devoted to the importance of vacation, boundaries, the beauty of having a co-founder, and …
Don't Make These Mistakes as a New Coach
Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith reflect on the most common mistakes they see new coaches making across the industry. Hear their personal lessons learned, actionable tips on how to avoid making common m…
How to Sell with Confidence as a Coach
Emily Merrell and Lexie smith review their 7 steps to sell with confidence as a coach. From dissecting and studying different selling styles and techniques to necessary mindset reframes and strategie…