Life Coach Business Building School with Debbie Shadid

Hosted by Debbie Shadid, Business Growth Coach for Life Coaches

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Aug 2026

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Welcome to the Life Coach Business Building Podcast. Join Business Growth & Life Coach Debbie Shadid as she teaches you simple (organic) strategies to gain more paid clients in your life coaching business. Debbie's coaching style is unique. She focuses on the specific actions you need to take to market your life health, career, and weight loss coaching business to your ideal client. Debbie teaches life coaches how to design, price, and sell their coaching offers. She helps you craft an impactful marketing message. Building your coaching business is easier than you think when you know what to do. So, if you're ready to be a well-respected life coach with paid clients, this podcast is for you! Debbie will inspire you to take simple, consistent action to grow your coaching business.

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August 19, 202614 min

EP 373 - How To Use Google Voice In Your Coaching Business | Free Phone Number for Coaches 2026

As a coach, you need a simple and professional way to communicate with coaching clients - and it's not your personal phone number. Having a separate business number is essential to maintain professionalism and keep your personal life private. In this video, you'll learn how to create a free business phone number and make the most of Google Voice for your coaching business. We will walk you through a step-by-step Google Voice tutorial on how to set up your account and use it to text clients privately. By the end of this video, you will know how to use Google Voice to get a free business phone number and improve your communication with clients. If you're new to my channel, my name is Debbie Shadid. I'm a Business Growth and Life Coach and the founder of the Business Building Boutique. For over two decades, I've helped women learn how to become coaches, get clients, grow their businesses, and create meaningful income doing work they love. This one simple tech tip is honestly one of the things people ask me about the most. Ready to build a business that's simple and sustainable, without paid ads or complicated funnels? My masterclass walks you through exactly how to get started: https://coaching.debbieshadid.com/masterclass Want to talk through your next step with me directly? Book a call with me here: https://debbieshadid.com/schedule Connect with me, Debbie Shadid: Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbieshadid/ Let’s connect! Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram @debbieshadid Subscribe on YouTube #DebbieShadid #LifeCoachBusinessBuildingSchool

August 14, 202630 min

EP 372 - How To Finally Choose A Niche For Your Coaching Business

If you want to choose a niche for your coaching business, watch this video to learn how to choose the best niche for your coaching business. If you're a new coach struggling to find your niche, or an existing coach looking to niche down, this is for you. Choosing a profitable coaching niche is crucial for the success of your coaching business, With the right coaching niche, you can create a thriving business that brings you financial freedom and personal fulfillment. Ready for the next step? Grab My Launch Sequence masterclass to validate your niche, and build an offer people will actually buy: http://debbieshadid.com/launch If you're new to my channel, my name is Debbie Shadid. I'm a Business Growth and Life Coach and the founder of the Business Building Boutique. For over two decades, I've helped women learn how to become coaches, get clients, grow their businesses, and create meaningful income doing work they love. Helping women find their niche is honestly one of my favorite things to do, because people are always surprised by what comes out the other side. In this video, I'll walk you through the exact self-assessment I use, so by the end you'll have a clear picture of the niche that's meant for you. Connect with me, Debbie Shadid: Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbieshadid/ Tired of spinning in indecision about what to post, how to sell your coaching, or explain what you do? This is your moment! Join me for a live edition of Fast Track + VIP coaching experiences where you'll get real-time feedback on your niche, offers, and marketing, plus the clarity and support you've been looking for. Spots are limited and enrollment closes soon. Let’s connect → DebbieShadid.com/schedule Let’s connect! Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram @debbieshadid Subscribe on YouTube #DebbieShadid #LifeCoachBusinessBuildingSchool

August 12, 202624 min

EP 371 - The Real Reason Your Business Hit a Wall + How To Regain Momentum

If your business felt like it was humming along one month and completely stalled out the next, hear this right at the top. It's not that you're not smart enough. You just took your foot off the gas. Nothing has actually gone wrong, and that's good news, because the pedal is right there. You can press it again. If you're new to my channel, my name is Debbie Shadid. I'm a Business Growth and Life Coach and the founder of the Business Building Boutique. For over two decades, I've helped women learn how to become coaches, get clients, grow their businesses, and create meaningful income doing work they love. In this episode I'll walk you through the real reasons coaches lose momentum. Not surface-level stuff, the actual patterns I see over and over. Then I'll give you one simple daily practice to keep you steady, even on the hard days. Momentum isn't something that happens to you. It's something you create and protect. You do it with a plan, by running your business like a business, and by doing the work instead of avoiding it. Come back to the basics, anchor in your why, and get back to work. The world needs what you have to offer. Free Resource, The Take Five Method: A daily mindset practice built for women in business. Five questions in the morning, five at night, five minutes each. Do it for six months and your business won't look the same, and neither will you. https://debbieshadid.com/take5 Want to talk through where you are and build a plan? Book a call with me here: https://debbieshadid.com/schedule Connect with me, Debbie Shadid: Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbieshadid/ Disclaimer: Some links above may be affiliate links. I only recommend products I personally use and love. Tired of spinning in indecision about what to post, how to sell your coaching, or explain what you do? This is your moment! Join me for a live edition of Fast Track + VIP coaching experiences where you'll get real-time feedback on your niche, offers, and marketing, plus the clarity and support you've been looking for. Spots are limited and enrollment closes soon. Let’s connect → DebbieShadid.com/schedule Let’s connect! Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram @debbieshadid Subscribe on YouTube #DebbieShadid #LifeCoachBusinessBuildingSchool

August 10, 202627 min

EP 370 - Building A Coaching Business That Fits Your Life

You get to build your coaching business exactly the way you want to. You are one hundred percent in control. How many hours you work, whether you're on social media at all, how big it gets, all of it is your call. If you've been putting off your business because you're scared it'll take over your life, this one's for you. If you're new to my channel, my name is Debbie Shadid. I'm a Business Growth and Life Coach and the founder of the Business Building Boutique. For over two decades, I've helped women learn how to become coaches, get clients, grow their businesses, and create meaningful income doing work they love. I recently talked with a woman who'd wanted a business for twenty years but was sure it would cost her the freedom she'd finally built. By the end, she said, "I had no idea I could do it that way." I want you to have that same realization today. Ready to design a business that fits your life? Book a call with me here: https://debbieshadid.com/schedule Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Growth House (the TikTok and Instagram program I joined), affiliate link: https://stan.store/affiliates/ed055aa2-6d91-4539-91bc-3008794d4729 Connect with me, Debbie Shadid: Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbieshadid/ Disclaimer: Some links above may be affiliate links. I only recommend products I personally use and love. Tired of spinning in indecision about what to post, how to sell your coaching, or explain what you do? This is your moment! Join me for a live edition of Fast Track + VIP coaching experiences where you'll get real-time feedback on your niche, offers, and marketing, plus the clarity and support you've been looking for. Spots are limited and enrollment closes soon. Let’s connect → DebbieShadid.com/schedule Let’s connect! Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram @debbieshadid Subscribe on YouTube #DebbieShadid #LifeCoachBusinessBuildingSchool

August 7, 202619 min

EP 369 - How to Sell Your Coaching in 2026 (Without Feeling Salesy!)

If you feel salesy or pushy when you talk about your coaching, or you honestly dread the whole idea of selling, this one's for you. That pushy feeling has almost nothing to do with sales, and no script will fix it. It's pointing to something deeper, and I'll walk you through exactly what. If you're new to my channel, my name is Debbie Shadid. I'm a Business Growth and Life Coach and the founder of the Business Building Boutique. For over two decades, I've helped women learn how to become coaches, get clients, grow their businesses, and create meaningful income doing work they love. Selling was never supposed to feel like convincing. When four things are in alignment before you ever get on the call, selling becomes what it should be: a comfortable conversation. If you want help getting it right, come to my free masterclass: https://debbieshadid.com/launch Want to talk through where you are? Book a call with me here: https://debbieshadid.com/schedule Connect with me, Debbie Shadid: Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbieshadid/ Let’s connect! Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram @debbieshadid Subscribe on YouTube #DebbieShadid #LifeCoachBusinessBuildingSchool

August 5, 202641 min

EP 368 - The Introvert Coach's Secret: Why Substack Works Better Than TikTok

Learn how to build a coaching business on Substack without relying on social media. This conversation offers a practical path for introverted coaches and creators. If you are an introverted business owner looking for a more sustainable way to connect with your audience, this episode is for you. Substack might be the exact place you've been looking for. If you're new to my podcast, my name is Debbie Shadid. I'm a Business Growth and Life Coach and the founder of the Business Building Boutique. For over two decades, I've helped women learn how to become coaches, get clients, grow their businesses, and create meaningful income doing work they love. In this episode, I'm joined by my friend Gail Keyes-Allen, who left a corporate accounting career in her sixties, built a coaching business, rebuilt it after it fell apart, and reinvented herself as a writer. Her story is proof that it's never too late to bet on yourself. Gail is a Business and Money Coach who spent the last 16 years of her career as an accountant before leaving in 2021 to coach full time. Today she helps women reclaim their voice, own their expertise, and get paid without apology. She's certified by The Life Coach School and is a contributing author to the international bestselling anthology Radical Freedom. Her channel covers money, manifestation, self-development, and real talk about thriving after heartbreak, helping women create a life that's richer in every way. Ready to talk about your next step? Book a call with me here: https://debbieshadid.com/schedule Connect with Gail: Substack: https://substack.com/@gailkeyesallen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gailkeyesallen YouTube: https://youtube.com/@gailkeyesallen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gailkallen Connect with me, Debbie Shadid: Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbieshadid/ 0:00 Why Substack is a Haven for Introverted Coaches 0:40 From Corporate Accountant to Coaching Success 3:52 The Power of Questioning Your Own Thoughts 7:43 Scaling Your Business Without a Strategy 11:03 Choosing a New Identity as a Coach and Writer 17:23 The Secret to Launching a Course in Ten Days 25:17 Is Substack the Right Move for Your Coaching? Tired of spinning in indecision about what to post, how to sell your coaching, or explain what you do? This is your moment! Join me for a live edition of Fast Track + VIP coaching experiences where you'll get real-time feedback on your niche, offers, and marketing, plus the clarity and support you've been looking for. Spots are limited and enrollment closes soon. Let’s connect → DebbieShadid.com/schedule Let’s connect! Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram @debbieshadid Subscribe on YouTube #DebbieShadid #LifeCoachBusinessBuildingSchool

July 31, 202618 min

EP 367 - The Biggest Pricing Mistake New Coaches Make

Let's talk about how to price your coaching. If you're stuck on what to charge for your coaching, unsure of how to price your offer, there's a good chance you're not selling any coaching yet, and almost nobody lands on the right price out of the gate. So don't feel bad if this has you frozen. Let's fix it. If you're new to my channel, my name is Debbie Shadid. I'm a Business Growth and Life Coach and the founder of the Business Building Boutique. For over two decades, I've helped women learn how to become coaches, get clients, grow their businesses, and create meaningful income doing work they love. Pricing feels like the problem, but it usually isn't. The real problem is not having enough people in your world. So let's get you a price you feel good about, and get you selling. Still have questions about your offer, your niche, or where to market? Book a call with me here: https://debbieshadid.com/schedule Connect with me, Debbie Shadid: Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbieshadid/ Let’s connect! Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram @debbieshadid Subscribe on YouTube #DebbieShadid #LifeCoachBusinessBuildingSchool

July 29, 202618 min

EP 366 - How to Get Coaching Clients: 7 Free Ways That Actually Work in 2026

If you're a coach with no clients, I want to say something honest. It's usually not a skill problem. It's not a certification problem. It's that nobody knows you exist. You've made yourself the best-kept secret, and in this video I'll show you seven free ways to fix that. If you're new to my channel, my name is Debbie Shadid. I'm a Business Growth and Life Coach and the founder of the Business Building Boutique. For over two decades, I've helped women learn how to become coaches, get clients, grow their businesses, and create meaningful income doing work they love. Every strategy in this episode costs nothing. No ads, no funnels, no complicated tech. Just the simple, human ways coaches have always found the people who need them. Imagine never wondering where your next client is coming from, because you finally stopped hiding. The women who need your coaching are already in your life, or one conversation away from it. All you have to do is let them know you exist. 🌟 Ready to stop being the best-kept secret and start filling your business? Book a call with me here:https://debbieshadid.com/schedule Connect with me, Debbie Shadid: Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbieshadid/ Let’s connect! Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram @debbieshadid Subscribe on YouTube #DebbieShadid #LifeCoachBusinessBuildingSchool

July 27, 202612 min

EP 365 - Think You're Not Qualified to Coach? 5 Signs You Are (2026)

Could I be a coach? If that question keeps circling in your head, stay with me. The qualification you think you're missing is almost certainly one you already have. You just haven't recognized it yet. If you're new to my channel, my name is Debbie Shadid. I'm a Business Growth and Life Coach and the founder of the Business Building Boutique. For over two decades, I've helped women learn how to become coaches, get clients, grow their businesses, and create meaningful income doing work they love. When you stop waiting for permission and start seeing your life experience as the offer it actually is, everything opens up. Your hardest seasons weren't a detour. They were the preparation. In this episode, we'll walk through: • Why your life experience isn't a gap on your resume, it's your entire coaching offer • Sign one: you rebuilt a relationship after a divorce, a loss, or a heartbreak you weren't sure you'd survive • Sign two: you changed careers in the second half of your life and walked away from what felt safe • Sign three: you came through a health crisis and figured out how to feel good again • Sign four: people naturally come to you when they're struggling, and what that's really telling you • Sign five: something in you keeps saying you're meant for more, and why that isn't wishful thinking • The one thought that's holding you back, and why it's a lie • The single simplest way to get your first client, and it isn't a website or a certification Imagine finally understanding that the thing you've quietly called "just my life" is exactly what someone out there is searching for right now. You're not too late. You're not too old. You're not under-qualified. You were made for this. Wondering if coaching is your next step? Let's talk about where you are and what you've been through. Book a call with me here: https://debbieshadid.com/schedule Connect with me, Debbie Shadid: Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbieshadid/ Listen to the Podcast: Life Coach Business Building School Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/life-coach-business-building-school-with-debbie-shadid/id1502118085 Subscribe for weekly episodes on building your coaching business, finding clients, and creating the life you actually want: https://www.youtube.com/@debbieshadid?sub_confirmation=1 If this spoke to you, share it with a woman who's been telling herself she isn't qualified. Subscribe and hit the bell so you don't miss next week's episode. Disclaimer: Some links above may be affiliate links. I only recommend products I personally use and love. Let’s connect! Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram @debbieshadid Subscribe on YouTube #DebbieShadid #LifeCoachBusinessBuildingSchool

July 24, 202626 min

EP 364 - Coaches: The Real Reason You're Not Getting Clients (Hint: It's Not The Algorithm!)

I surveyed my clients and one question kept coming back. How do I get clients without relying on the social media algorithm? So let's talk about it, because here's the truth. The algorithm was never the thing standing between you and your first client. If you're new to my channel, my name is Debbie Shadid. I'm a Business Growth and Life Coach and the founder of the Business Building Boutique. For over two decades, I've helped women learn how to become coaches, get clients, grow their businesses, and create meaningful income doing work they love. An algorithm is just a sorting system. There's no person in there judging your work, nobody can fully explain how it functions, and it changes constantly. So instead of trying to crack a code, let's build something sturdier. Imagine never again refreshing a post and wondering if the algorithm buried you. When you build on real conversations, real rooms, searchable content, and an audience you own, your business stops depending on a machine nobody understands. That's how you build something that lasts. 🚀 Ready to build a business that doesn't depend on the algorithm? Book a call with me here: https://debbieshadid.com/schedule Coaches Mentioned in This Episode: Jenny Pena: https://jennypena.com/ Spacious Corner Coaching: https://www.spaciouscornercoaching.com/ Connect with me, Debbie Shadid: Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbieshadid/ Tired of spinning in indecision about what to post, how to sell your coaching, or explain what you do? This is your moment! Join me for a live edition of Fast Track + VIP coaching experiences where you'll get real-time feedback on your niche, offers, and marketing, plus the clarity and support you've been looking for. Spots are limited and enrollment closes soon. Let’s connect → DebbieShadid.com/schedule Let’s connect! Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram @debbieshadid Subscribe on YouTube #DebbieShadid #LifeCoachBusinessBuildingSchool