Do you enjoy working one-on-one with people? Are you a helper by nature, always looking to solve people’s problems and help them live better? Are you organized and a good communicator? If this describes you, then you have what it takes to start earning money as an internet coach.
Before you begin, it is important to know that the world of coaching has exploded, with there being coaches for just about every field. You can find marketing coaches, nutrition coaches, parenting coaches, personal coaches. The list goes on and on. To earn income as an internet coach, you need to offer something unique.
Choose a Highly Specialized Niche
It’s important that the coaching niche you choose is something about which you are passionate and knowledgeable. You want to be able to provide your clients with your undivided attention and full knowledge.
However, you will earn more money as an internet coach if you are able to specialize. For example, if you decide that you want to become a parenting coach, consider what type of parenting coach. Some possibilities are coach to parents of troubled teens, to parents of toddlers with special needs, to parents who home school, to parents of large families or to single dads.
Specialization will help you eliminate competition and you can set higher coaching fees.
Publish a Book
This is a step that makes many potential coaches pause. They immediately think that they are not a writer; however, you don’t have to be a writer to publish a book. You can have someone ghost write it and you can most certainly write it yourself.
The best books are written conversationally, meaning that they are written the way you speak. In fact, you could dictate your book and have it transcribed. A virtual assistant could format it and edit it and you would be ready to publish.
A published a book is a product that you can sell to make more money. It also sets you apart and helps you establish credibility as an expert.
Partnering
Consider partnering with other coaches to offer more value. For example, a parenting coach might partner with a personal coach. A diet and nutrition coach might partner with a fitness coach. A personal coach might also partner with a home business coach. Together you and your partner(s) can send clients to each other and also offer coaching packages that provide value to your customers and create more business opportunities for each of you.
Coaching is a business model that offers tremendous freedom. You are able to work from home, and consult with your clients via email, Skype and through web chat. You are also able to provide value and help other people live a better life.
