Do you need to show up on social media like an influencer to get more run coaching clients?

Definitely not.

I hear you sighing with relief.

On this episode of the Runner Rising podcast, I discuss the key differences between being an influencer and a running coach & how social media has changed for promoting your run coaching business over the last few years.

I cover the 3 content goals that run coaches should have when approaching social media to build their business.

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To connect with Nicole Dobransky, business coach for run coaches, go to www.runnerrising.com or follow me on Instagram @runner_rising

Summer is when runners start to train for fall marathons and half marathons - are they going to want you to be their coach?

On this episode of the Runner Rising Academy, I discuss 3 early signs that you'll be getting more clients this summer. By the end of the episode you should know if you need to increase your marketing efforts and/or change strategy, or if what you're already doing is working.

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Not sure to find new run coaching clients online? The Runner Rising Academy course is a new, lower priced version of my group coaching program that allows you to get the roadmap and tools you need to market yourself as a run coach online and attract new clients.

Get the Runner Rising Academy Course and take the steps toward getting new run coaching clients NOW! Save $300 off using code RRCA: https://runnerrising.com/runner-rising-academy-course/ 

Why is it so hard to take time off as a run coach, EVEN when you're having a baby?

On this episode of the Runner Rising podcast, full time coach Montana DePasquale shares how she's preparing to take time off after having her twins this June, without impacting her clients or reducing her income. Since we started working together in January, she's INCREASED her income during her twin pregnancy by both increasing her strength program launch revenue by 33% and bringing on new clients, even while in the 3rd trimester. 

She has been incredibly intentional about making sure that her clients are well taken care of, have the information they need and that she prioritizes her mental health this time. In this episode we talk about the realities of taking time off while being self employed - including guilt, pressure, postpartum depression and more. It's a great episode for any coach who plans to have children or who wants to learn how it's possible to take TRUE time off to recharge as a run coach. 

To hear more of Montana's story, be sure to listen to the first episode “Going Full Time with Run Coaching with Montana DePasquale” 

You can connect with Montana on Instagram or her website. 

In part 2 of this 2 part virtual group run coaching episode of the Runner Rising podcast, I cover all the logistics and considerations of online group run coaching. 

In this tactical episode we explore: 

1. 3 ways to structure your group coaching program 
2. What to include in group coaching to make it great (plus some common pitfalls) 
3. Where to host your group coaching program 
4. Pricing your group coaching 
5. Marketing your group coaching program 

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If you’re a seasoned coach looking to increase your income and impact with group coaching or you’re stressed out/ maxed out with 1:1 clients and need to revamp your systems or get an expert eye on your marketing, consider 1:1 business coaching. Email me [email protected] to discuss if this could be a good fit for you.

In part 1 of this 2 part virtual group run coaching episode, I will help you determine if group coaching is right for you. I’ve been coaching groups online for 9 years now and just launched my 3rd group coaching program. This 2 part series will summarize what I’ve learned and how you can apply it to YOUR run coaching business. 

We cover: 

1. How my group coaching programs are structured 
2. Pros and cons of group coaching 
3. Ideas for group run coaching 
4. Are you ready for group coaching? 

Come back next week for part 2 where we cover the logistics of group run coaching, including how to structure it, pricing, software platforms & systems, how to market it, and how to make it successful. 

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Hi, I’m Nicole, a former accountant turned full time coach for runners. I started Runner Rising to help other run coaches learn the marketing skills to get more clients & so they can spend more time doing the things they love, like coaching & running. Follow me on Instagram @runner_rising and check out the Runner Rising podcast every Friday for interviews with run coaches & marketing & business insights.  To learn more about my Runner Rising Academy or business coaching, go to www.runnerrising.com .

When it comes to niching down and creating a very unique offer to serve your ideal athlete, faith based run coach Elizabeth Miller has nailed it. Elizabeth is the founder of Endurance4you.com and host of the new podcast, Running His Race.

Elizabeth works only with runners who want to want to grow closer to Jesus through running. On this episode we talk about how she not only markets to christian women, but how she creates a coaching environment that uniquely supports them in their faith & helps them feel part of a larger community.

Whether you resonate with Elizabeth's niche or not, you will learn a lot from this episode when it comes to creating a unique coaching business that not only attracts runners to you, but also fulfills you & feels like a true passion.

You can connect with Elizabeth by following her on Instagram @Endurance4You or exploring her website Endurance4You.com.

If you're feeling like it's "slow" in the world of run coaching right now, you're not alone.  You may be wondering:

"Is my marketing working?"

"Does anyone need a coach?"

"Are people spending less time on social media due to politics?"

"Are people spending less money due to the economy?

The truth is: demand for run coaching DOES ebb and flow throughout the year, just like any other industry.

And March can be as "slower" time & it's easy to get caught up in helping your current athletes crush their spring races instead of focusing on marketing.

Listen to this episode for some insights into the sales process of hiring a run coach & what you can do now to get more athletes this summer.  

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If you need guidance on how exactly to set up your marketing & what to do this spring to get run coaching clients this summer, consider joining the waitlist for the Runner Rising Academy so you will be the first to know when enrollment opens!

What's working (and what's not) in run coaching right now!? Not trends, but what is working in the actual businesses of full time run coaches?

On this episode of the Runner Rising you'll get a glimpse of what it's like to be on a long run with my business partner and fellow run coach Jen Steele, which often are long conversations about business. I think you'll really enjoy this conversation & hopefully it sparks some ideas for you as well, just like it did for me.

Some things that came up include:

1. A hack Jen is using to improve communication with her athletes

2. How Nicole is using storytelling in the first person to grow on Instagram

3. A workout Jen is loving for her athletes who are intimidated by long run workouts and/or athletes early in a training cycle

4.How Nicole uses feedback via forms from her athletes and running community to improve

5. A general discussion on the realities of coaching and what happens when an athlete goes MIA.

6. The value of meeting your athletes in person and how to make that happen.

I also didn't get a chance to shout out Jen for achieving the milestone of being FULLY booked run coach for the first time this year! You can connect with Jen on Instagram at @misadventuresofamarathoner and my run coaching instagram account is @fitnessfatale.

Last year I attended my first RRCA annual convention & this year I am honored to be a speaker at the RRCA Convention in Minneapolis Minnesota! I’ll be doing a 1 hour marketing workshop during the Friday afternoon session for run coaches!

Last year I attended my first RRCA convention without knowing a single person attending. Although that was scary, it was so worth it & I'm so glad I went!

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

1. Why it's worth your time, money and energy to attend a convention, conference or any type of personal development event.

2. What to expect at the RRCA convention (events, schedule, meals, etc) especially if you go alone. 

3. What costs are associated with going to a convention & are they tax deductible? 

And at the end of the episode, I give you a little challenge.

If you want to attend the RRCA convention, you can learn more and sign up here:https://www.rrca.org/convention/

If you attend, please be sure to let me know by emailing me at [email protected] or sending me a message on Instagram!

What's the biggest thing standing between you and your goals as a run coach? Your own mind drama.

How does mind drama show up in your run coaching business? Self sabotage. But it's not actually super obvious.

Subtly, mind drama can look like: 

-Comparing yourself to other coaches

-Working on athlete schedules and coming up with new resources instead of doing follow ups or marketing

-Not charging enough

-Taking more & more certifications 

-Not investing in coaching or following through with coaching

-Convincing yourself you’re too busy in other areas of life to focus on growing

-Doing busy work tasks instead of prioritizing the things that actually move the business forward 

No human is immune from it, but being able to recognize & deal with it is key to continued growth in you business and in your personal life.

This is a bit more of a personal episode as I share a recent struggle my daughter faced and bring it back to the context of the fears we face in our business.

Also - exciting announcement at the beginning of the episode - I am speaking at the RRCA National Convention. Please let me know if you'll be there!

Thanks for listening!

You can reach me at [email protected] and learn more about my business coaching for run coaches at https://runnerrising.com/ .