So you've completed your run coaching certification, now what are the next steps to make it a business!? Do you need to become a LCC? What about insurance and waivers?!

Valarie Swanson is a full time professional in the real estate world with years of experience on the legal end of business. She's also a new RRCA run coach who recently went through the process of establishing, legalizing and protecting her new run coaching business. On this episode, Val gives a step by step guide to setting up the backend of your run coaching business.

Topics include (how to, estimated costs, recommendations):

-Why run coaches may want to consider becoming an LLC

-Waivers & contracts (what to include, how to create)

-Fictitious business names

-Bank accounts

-Insurance for run coaches (why you may need more protection than RRCA or other organizations offer)

I am 99% sure you will come out of this episode with at least one thing on your "to do" list. It may not be glamorous but this topic can set you up for peace of mind and protection.

*Please note this should not replace legal or tax advice. Please see a professional for individual guidance in all areas.

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Coach Val is the owner of Running On Carbs; an online, plant-based run coaching company specializing in working with busy, professional women who want to run and train for life and sport in their masters years. She is also the host of the Running on Carbs Podcast, a weekly podcast that delves deep into topics on running, starting and refining a plant-based way of eating and holistic practices for health and performance.

Connect with Val on Instagram & listen to her podcast.

Are you hard on yourself? Do you worry that you aren't as successful as you should be or wonder if you have what it takes to be a successful run coach? Are you always thinking you should be doing MORE?

On this heart-to-heart episode of Runner Rising, I share a story of a recent personal business setback and how I both learned from it AND am giving myself grace.

I hope you find this helpful. I'd love to hear from you if it resonated - send me a message on instagram!

The follow up is one of the most important aspects of enrolling new run coaching clients and is something that can set you apart from other run coaches.

In this episode I cover,

-3 elements of an effective follow up

-How often to follow up with runners who you've had a discovery call with

-The 3 types of prospective athletes you should be following up with consistently & scripts to follow up with each type

-A reminder of the importance of follow up and why its good customer service, NOT being pushy or salesy.

At the end of the episode I share my vision for creating the number 1 business growth community for run coaches. Thank you or being part of that by listening and sharing this podcast.

Want to get the exact marketing roadmap to grow your run coaching business with feedback from an expert so you can do it faster? Consider joining the Runner Rising Academy 1:1 coaching program to work with me directly. Fill out this form to get a call scheduled to learn more or join the waitlist for the Runner Rising group coaching program (launching in September).

Your mindset is the most important component of your success as a run coach. Just like we know out athletes won't perform to potential if they don't have a clear goal and vision and are full of doubt and fear, the same goes for your run coaching business.

In this episode of the Runner Rising Podcast, I share with you 3 things to do each morning to prime your mindset to grow your business and be a better run coach.

If you do this for 1 week, send me a message on Instagram and let me know how it went!

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This is an episode you don't want to miss! On this power packed episode, I'll share the key to creating effective Call to Action posts that will get people to hire you as their run coach.

This month I enrolled 26 runners to my Run Strong virtual half or full marathon training club. These types of call to action posts are what I've used for years to create interest in my groups and coaching & I'm giving you the exact steps (with examples) for applying it to YOUR business.

When you implement this correctly, you'll be able to create a reliable system for attracting new clients regularly into your run coaching business.

In July I'm opening 2 spots for 1:1 coaching in the Runner Rising Academy. If you're a run coach who wants custom guidance to creating a marketing system to attract new run coaching clients without being on your phone 24/7, RRA is for you. Get more info & book a call to see if it's a good fit by going to runnerrising.com .

Here are the top 5 worries and fears about social media that I've heard from runners who are trying to grow a business online:

1. I'm worried about what my friends and family will think of my posts.

2. There's so much I could do on social media, it's overwhelming.

3. If I niche down, I'll scare away potential clients.

4. Posting original content that looks professional takes a lot of time. 

5. I'm afraid of being too salesy.

On this episode, I give you some truth talk and vulnerable examples of how I've overcome these same fears on social media. I hope that after listening, you feel empowered using social media as an effective tool to grow your business.

In July, I am opening 2 spots in my 1:1 coaching program. To learn more and book a call to see if it's a good fit, go to runnerrising.com

Run Coach: Already stressed about summer?!

Summer is 3 months of the year - you simply can't "wing it" and reach your goals in your run coaching business.

Going on vacation and now sure how to handle your run coaching clients while you're gone?

What about marketing - should you stop posting while you're on vacation? Or should you schedule it ahead?

What's the bare minimum marketing you should be doing ?

On this episode of the Runner Rising podcast I walk you though making your summer peaceful AND productive.

From how to take a true vacation, how to handle working while traveling, and scheduling work time if your kids are home all summer, we cover it all with lots of anecdotes and stories from my 8 summers of building my business while traveling & having young children.

If this was helpful, please consider giving the podcast a 5 star review.

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What is the secret to getting your run coaching clients to never leave?! While we can't expect EVERY athlete to stick with us forever, we do hope they will stay with us a while. When I met Jessica at the RRCA convention, she mentioned to me that she rarely has spots on her own run coaching roster because her clients rarely leave. I immediately knew that I had to have her on to spill her secrets!

In this interview with run coach Jessica Reyes, we talk all about retention. After learning how Jessica got into run coaching and how she found her first client, we discuss:

1) The reason why Jessica believes she rarely has an athlete stop working with her

2) Why Jessica requires a minimum time commitment to work with her

3) Prepaid vs. monthly payments & tiered coaching offers

4) Raising prices with current clients

5) Struggles that Jessica has had as she's grown her run coaching business to full time (and beyond - she not only coaches her own athletes but has founded Sugar Runs so she can help MORE runners)

I think you'll really enjoy this honest conversation! Enjoy!

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Jessica is an RRCA certified running coach, NASM certified personal trainer with additional corrective exercise and pre/postnatal certifications. She is the founder and head coach of Team Sugar Runs and an avid runner herself holding PRs of 3:01 in the marathon and 1:24 in the half. Jessica's passion lies in helping runners of all abilities achieve their goals and dreams.

Connect with Jessica: https://www.instagram.com/sugarruns/

https://www.sugarruns.com/

A lead magnet, freemium, free download (whatever you want to call it) is a powerful way to grow your run coaching business & get new clients - IF you do it right!!!

On this episode of the Runner Rising Podcast, I share:

1. The 3 elements of a GREAT freebie.

2. Common mistakes I see run coaches making with their free downloads which prevent them from getting new email subscribers and clients.

3. Freebie examples.

4. How to get people to opt in.

5. What needs to happen AFTER you get people on your list.

www.runnerrising.com 

Are you a run coach who wants to grow your business beyond a hobby?

In this special episode of the Runner Rising podcast, I share the details of the only group business coaching program specifically for run coaches. The Runner Rising Academy gives you the exact system to market and scale your run coaching business confidently & strategically.

If you are relying exclusively on leads & have no system to get new run coaching clients, but want to earn more income, this program could be a great fit for you.

I also share an interview with a current student of the 1:1 Runner Rising Academy, Bethany Bouquet, who shares her real feedback on the program and incredible results after just 30 days.

Runner Rising Academy June 2024 Group Coaching Program is now open! Now is the time to start marketing for the Fall running season!

Learn More Now: https://runnerrising.com/runner-rising-academy-group-program/

USE CODE RISE for $500 off through 10 PM PST Saturday night. 

Enrollment closes next Thursday, June 30th at midnight or when spots are full. 

Schedule a 30 min discovery call to see if this is a fit for you:

https://calendly.com/nicoledobransky/30min