Best Damn Coach Podcast: Conversations for coaches, mentors, and service providers to grow a profitable coaching business

Welcome to Friday Coaching Clinic Episodes. These are LIVE coaching session snippets where you have the opportunity to learn as both client and coach. I encourage you to think about how you might coach through this topic as a coach or how this situation may support you as a client. A reminder about these episodes: This snippet is just one way of coaching through this topic. Each coach has their own unique voice, personality and confidence to best support their clients and I invite you to find yours.

This week: Why Your Workshop Numbers Are Dwindling (And How to Fix It)

Today is a REALLY big day! After months of teasing and planning, I'm finally announcing my major surprise: a brand new limited series podcast called "How to Find Clients: Tips for Coaches and Entrepreneurs."

This isn't just another podcast - it's a bingeable, step-by-step audio course designed to solve the #1 problem coaches face: finding clients consistently and sustainably.

After surveying my newsletter list, they confirmed what I suspected: the biggest struggle for coaches is getting clients. So I created this 21-episode limited series that contains everything I wish I'd known when I was struggling to find my first clients.

The series is designed to be consumed like a Netflix show - all 21 episodes in less than 3 hours, meant to be listened to in order starting with Episode 1. Each episode builds on the previous one to create a complete client-finding system.

I've also created a comprehensive workbook with homework assignments, visual infographics, and action items for each episode. You can download it free at amanda-walker.com/howtogetclients.

In today's episode, I share why I created this series and give you a preview of Episode 3: "The Profitable Coach Formula." I break down the three phases every coaching business goes through:

Phase 1: Thinking About Making Money - excited about coaching but unsure how to get paid consistently

Phase 2: Prepping to Make Money - starting to post on social and set up basic systems

Phase 3: Making Consistent Money - established authority with systems and flows that work

Most coaches get stuck trying to go from social media posts directly to high-ticket offers without building the crucial "middle" of their ecosystem - the trust-building phase that establishes authority and credibility.

To celebrate the launch, I'm hosting a giveaway! Subscribe to the new podcast, leave a review, and share episodes on social media for chances to win my favorite recording microphone.

Search "How to Find Clients: Tips for Coaches and Entrepreneurs" on any podcast platform to start your binge-listening session!

FREE WORKBOOK: amanda-walker.com/howtogetclients

Welcome to Friday Coaching Clinic Episodes. These are LIVE coaching session snippets where you have the opportunity to learn as both client and coach. I encourage you to think about how you might coach through this topic as a coach or how this situation may support you as a client. A reminder about these episodes: This snippet is just one way of coaching through this topic. Each coach has their own unique voice, personality and confidence to best support their clients and I invite you to find yours.

This week: How to Sell at the End of Your Workshop [Coaching Sales Strategy]

If you're refreshing your bank account every few minutes, slashing your prices mid-sales call, or feeling physically sick when you think about money, you're stuck in a scarcity mindset that's literally repelling your ideal clients.

In this raw, vulnerable episode, I'm sharing exactly how I went from crying about my income nosedive (after shutting down my Feel Amazing Naked brand) to 5X-ing my revenue by shifting one fundamental thing: my focus from getting to giving.

You'll discover:

• The 3 hidden places scarcity shows up in your coaching business (sales calls, daily operations, and marketing)
• Why desperate energy repels clients (the neuroscience will shock you)
• My exact 3-tool system for shifting from scarcity to abundance in under 5 minutes
• The "read the receipts" practice that rewires your brain for success
• Real stories from my BDC community about breaking through money fears

Ready to stop letting fear run your coaching business? If you're craving accountability around this internal work, let's chat about the Best Damn Coach community at amanda-walker.com/letschat.

Connect with me on Instagram @awalkmyway and tell me which tool you're starting with!

Welcome to Friday Coaching Clinic Episodes. These are LIVE coaching session snippets where you have the opportunity to learn as both client and coach. I encourage you to think about how you might coach through this topic as a coach or how this situation may support you as a client. A reminder about these episodes: This snippet is just one way of coaching through this topic. Each coach has their own unique voice, personality and confidence to best support their clients and I invite you to find yours.

This week: How to End Your Workshop: Q&A Tips That Keep People Engaged

Are you stuck in the endless loop of "just one more certification" before you launch your coaching business? If you're waiting to feel "ready" or "qualified enough," this episode is your wake-up call.

After helping a coaching client save $10,000 on an unnecessary certification and watching her replace her teaching salary in just one year, I knew it was time to expose the certification spiral that's keeping talented coaches stuck.

In this episode, I reveal the harsh truth: I've seen coaches with walls full of certifications making zero money, while coaches with minimal credentials build multi-six-figure businesses. The difference isn't in the letters behind their names—it's in their willingness to actually coach real people.

I share the 3 things clients pay coaches for (none involve credentials), the 6 clear signs you're stuck in the certification spiral, and my 3-step framework to build real coaching confidence without spending another penny on certifications.

Key insights include:

• Why collecting credentials is actually a fear-based strategy
• The inverse relationship between certifications and confidence
• How "I'm still learning" is keeping you from making money
• Why coaches with fewer certifications often make MORE money
• How to leverage your lived experience into profitable expertise

Your clients need you RIGHT NOW—not perfect-you or PhD-you. The courage to start is infinitely more valuable than perfect preparation.

FREE DOWNLOAD: 10 Powerful Questions Every Coach Should Know - https://amanda-walker.com/home/questions/

BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL: Learn how the Framework Builder Lab can help you break free from the certification spiral - https://amanda-walker.com/letschat

Welcome to Friday Coaching Clinic Episodes. These are LIVE coaching session snippets where you have the opportunity to learn as both client and coach. I encourage you to think about how you might coach through this topic as a coach or how this situation may support you as a client. A reminder about these episodes: This snippet is just one way of coaching through this topic. Each coach has their own unique voice, personality and confidence to best support their clients and I invite you to find yours.

This week: How to Sell at the End of Your Workshop [Coaching Sales Strategy]

Ah, sweet summertime is upon us! The kids are home, the weather is beautiful, and if you're like most coaches, you're feeling the tug to slow down and put your business on the back burner until fall.

But what if I told you that summer could actually be your most strategic season? The time when you rise above the noise while others go quiet?

Today, I'm breaking down exactly how to maintain business momentum without sacrificing your summer fun. I share the three high-leverage activities that will keep your business growing even with a reduced schedule.

I also share my personal summer strategy, including a sneak peek at my Limited Series Podcast launching June 17th.

Remember: Only 20% of your actions create 80% of your results. Your summer calendar should reflect those priorities.

FREE DOWNLOAD: 10 Powerful Questions Every Coach Should Know - amanda-walker.com/questions

WANT TO JOIN BEST DAMN COACH? Book a chat: amanda-walker.com/letschat

Welcome to Friday Coaching Clinic Episodes. These are LIVE coaching session snippets where you have the opportunity to learn as both client and coach. I encourage you to think about how you might coach through this topic as a coach or how this situation may support you as a client. A reminder about these episodes: This snippet is just one way of coaching through this topic. Each coach has their own unique voice, personality and confidence to best support their clients and I invite you to find yours.

This week: How to Create a Sustainable One-on-One Coaching Business

Are you that "hidden gem" coach who knows you could help more people if only they knew you existed? In this game-changing episode, I'm tackling the #1 reason 87% of coaches fail in their first two years: lack of visibility.

Whether you're terrified of judgment, overwhelmed by too many platforms, or just don't know where to start, I'm revealing my four visibility archetypes to help you discover the visibility strategy that will feel natural and exciting (not draining and scary).

I also share my personal story of spending 47 minutes hovering over my first podcast pitch email before finally hitting send - and how podcast guesting has since become my #1 client acquisition strategy.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Join me for my intimate Fall Retreat in Scottsdale, Arizona (September 29-October 2, 2025) where we'll break through your visibility blocks and craft a personalized 90-day visibility plan. Special offer through May 31st: $200 OFF with code RETREAT200 plus a FREE ticket to BDC Live (April 2026).

Get all the details at https://amanda-walker.com/retreat/