
Coach Smarter: Build a Thriving Health Coaching Business
You became a health coach to change lives, but now you’re trying to figure out how to stand out, deliver real results, and build a sustainable business without drowning in all the details.
Maybe you’re unsure how to coach effectively, overwhelmed by the endless marketing advice, or struggling to balance it all while still staying true to your mission. You’re passionate about helping others, but you didn’t expect building a coaching business to feel this confusing.
That’s where Coach Smarter comes in. I’m Stephen Box, National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach and founder of Unshakable Habits. With more than a decade of experience, I know that thriving as a coach isn’t about doing more—it’s about focusing on what matters most: developing your coaching skills, finding your unique voice, and simplifying your business so it works for you.
Each week, I’ll help you coach with confidence, market with clarity, and build a business that lasts. If you’re ready to become a better coach and finally feel confident in your approach, hit the + follow button and join me every week on Coach Smarter.
Coach Smarter: Build a Thriving Health Coaching Business
The 5-Step Blueprint for a Referral-Driven Coaching Business
Do you ever feel like getting new clients is an endless grind? You’re spending hours on social media, creating content, and still not seeing results. But what if that’s actually what’s holding you back?
In this episode, Stephen Box breaks down how to build a referral-driven coaching business—without feeling pushy, begging for testimonials, or relying on complicated marketing strategies. Learn how to create an amazing client experience that naturally leads to referrals and the simple systems that make it easy for clients to send new business your way.
By the End of This Episode, You'll Know:
- The #1 reason most coaches struggle to get referrals (it’s not what you think).
- The 5-step client experience strategy that makes people want to refer you.
- How to ask for referrals in a way that feels natural and easy—for both you and your clients.
- A simple system to make referrals a consistent part of your business (instead of hoping for them randomly).
Next Episode Teaser:
Next time on Coach Smarter, we’re talking about a marketing mistake that 99% of coaches make—and how you can stop making it today. Be sure to hit follow so you don’t miss it!
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