Ready Set Coach Podcast
The Ready Set Coach Podcast is your backstage pass to the world of coaching. Hosted by business coaches and Ready Set Coach Community co-founders Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith, this podcast dives deep into what it takes to build a successful coaching business. From tactical strategies and real-world lessons to candid conversations with coaches from all backgrounds, we cover it all. Whether you're coaching-curious, balancing it as a side hustle, or coaching full-time, this show is your go-to resource for inspiration, insights, laughs, and actionable advice.
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Episodes
116 episodes
The Secret Pricing Strategy Every 6-Figure Coach Uses with Dr. Kyle Elliott
Dr. Kyle Elliott doesn’t just coach executives—he transforms careers with the precision of a Google engineer and the flair of a Disneyland planner. From humble beginnings on Fiverr offering $5 resume reviews, Kyle built a career coaching empire...
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28:55
Small Podcast, Big Money: Why You Don’t Need 10k Followers to Monetize with Dany Albertina
What if your next client discovered you on YouTube — not Instagram? In this high-value episode of the Ready Set Coach Podcast, Lexie flips the mic and interviews podcast producer, consultant, and YouTube strategist Dany Albertina. Based in Buen...
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25:29
The #1 Trust-Building Mistake New Coaches Make
Coaches who pretend to know everything? Total red flag. Lexie Smith breaks that myth wide open. In this solo minisode, Lexie gets real about what actually builds lasting client trust—and spoiler alert—it has nothing to do with having all the an...
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8:21
Why Most Solopreneurs Fail at Finances—and What No One Tells You with Melissa Mittelstaedt
Melissa Middlestadt doesn’t just talk money—she demystifies it. In this no-BS episode, Melissa unpacks what every solopreneur really needs to know about their finances—from why separating your personal and business bank accounts isn’t just ...
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28:17
Why Your Course Isn’t Selling (And How to Fix It)
Everyone’s talking about passive income—but are they telling the whole story? Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith peel back the glossy Instagram filter and dig into what it actually takes to launch a successful course or low-ticket offer as a coach i...
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21:26
Virtual Assistant vs. Digital Business Manager: Which One Does Your Business Need?
Coaches, are your backend operations a hot mess express? You’re not alone. Erica Farrell, a certified Online Business Manager (OBM), joins Ready Set Coach Podcast to expose the common operational struggles coaches face...
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18:20
Setting Boundaries in Bed & Business | How Sex Coaching Changes Everything with Teacher Byrd
Teacher Byrd, founder of Sex Ed with Byrd, isn’t here to tiptoe around the awkward conversations—they’re here to transform them. As an environmental studies teacher turned sex education coach, Byrd built their business on the belief that pleasu...
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20:11
How to Build an Email List as a Coach (Grow & Monetize in 2025!)
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Season 2
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Episode 109
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26:02
The Power of Ayurveda, Intentionality, and The Butterfly Effect with Ileana Gonzalez of Apurva Wellness
In this episode of the Ready Set Coach podcast, Lexie Smith sits down with Ileana Gonzalez of Apurva Wellness to discuss the transformative power of Ayurveda, intentionality, and how small shifts can create lasting change in our lives—...
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Season 2
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Episode 108
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35:21
Content Hacks and Time Savers for Your Coaching Business
In this episode, hosts Lexie Smith and Emily Merrell dive into the game-changing ways coaches can leverage AI tools like ChatGPT to streamline their content creation process. They discuss how AI can brainstorm ideas, script reels, refine captio...
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Season 2
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Episode 107
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30:43
Breaking Down Human Design for Coaches with Erin Hines of Darn Good Business Coach
In this episode of the Ready Set Coach Podcast, Emily Merrell sits down with Human Design business coach Erin Hines for an insightful conversation on how Human Design can revolutionize coaching. Erin shares her journey into Hu...
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Season 2
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Episode 106
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21:42
Mastering Your Monthly Planning Routine with Life & Performance Coach Teresa Hildebrand
In this episode of the Ready Set Coach Podcast, Lexie Smith sits down with life and performance coach Teresa Hildebrand to master your monthly planning routine. Together, they explore the importance of setting clear goals, breaking the...
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Season 2
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Episode 105
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28:53
How to Detoxify to Heal with Life & Emotional Health Coach Corry Lang
In this episode of the Ready Set Coach Podcast, host Lexie Smith welcomes Corry Lang, a dedicated health coach helping women with chronic health issues that conventional medicine has failed to address. Corry shares her passion for guiding clien...
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Season 2
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Episode 104
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25:45
How to Build Consistent Visibility in 2025
In this episode, Emily Merrell and Lexie Smith dive into the importance of consistent visibility in 2025 and share how they’re structuring a new challenge to help entrepreneurs overcome common roadblocks. They discuss how, for many, achie...
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Season 2
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Episode 103
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30:02
Uncover Your Purpose with Feminine Empowerment Coach Christie Vella
In this episode of Ready Set Coach, Emily Merrell welcomes guest Christie Vella, a feminine empowerment coach who helps high-achieving women reconnect with their purpose and joy. Together, they dive into the challenges women face when ...
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Season 2
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Episode 102
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18:40
How to License Your Coaching IP with Janet Alexandersson of Piggy Bank Legal
In this episode, Lexie Smith sits down with Janet Alexandersson to explore the exciting and lucrative world of licensing coaching intellectual property (IP). Janet emphasizes the importance of finding your niche and being confident in you...
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Season 2
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Episode 101
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31:19
Our Great Debates - Breaking Down Selling, Follow-Ups, and Holiday Discounts
It’s the 100th episode of the Ready Set Coach Podcast! In this episode, Em and Lex reflect on their 2 seasons of the podcast. They also dive into selling your offer, navigating client relationships, and how best to position your services. They ...
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Season 2
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Episode 100
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31:24
How to Regulate Your Nervous System as a Coach with Nervous System Coach Amy Bonaduce-Gardner
In this episode, Emily Merrell sits down with Amy Bonaduce-Gardner, a nervous system coach, to discuss the growing importance of nervous system regulation for coaches and clients alike. Amy shares her unique approach to helping people hea...
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Season 2
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Episode 99
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21:30
Working Your Way Through Burnout with Burnout Prevention Coach Amanda Nowak
In this episode, burnout prevention coach Amanda Nowak shares her journey from the brink of burnout to building a more sustainable business model. Amanda found a renewed sense of purpose by streamlining her client base and shifting her workload...
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Season 2
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Episode 98
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32:30
How to Think About Branding as a Coach with Visual Brand Strategist Calvina Nguyen
In this episode, Emily Merrell and branding expert Calvina Nguyen dive deep into the branding essentials for coaches. They discuss common pitfalls, emphasizing that the foundation of effective branding lies in understanding your messaging, audi...
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Season 2
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Episode 97
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22:25
We’re Back! Q4 Gut Check and End of Year Coaching Musings
In this re-launch episode of the Ready Set Coach Podcast, Lexie Smith and Emily Merrell catch up on life, coaching, and the whirlwind of Q4 as they navigate the busy end-of-year season. Together, they explore the challenges coaches face as they...
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Season 2
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Episode 96
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20:39
High Ticket Sales - How to Sell without Feeling Sleazy
This week’s episode focuses on high ticket sales and how to sell without feeling sleazy. Em and Lex discuss the psychological motivations behind purchases, emphasizing the importance of understanding clients' basic needs. They share insights on...
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Season 2
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Episode 95
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31:08
Navigating Difficult Client Situations as a Coach
This week’s episode focuses on navigating challenging client situations. Em and Lex discuss their experiences with difficult clients—aka the “Karents” of coaching—emphasizing the importance of handling these situations tactfully and professiona...
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Season 2
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Episode 94
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36:24
Reimagining Your Group Program (+ Introducing the RSC Accelerator)
This week’s episode discusses reimagining your group coaching program. Em and Lex discuss the opportunity to co-create and evolve a group program at different stages of your coaching business and how to do so authentically and strategically. Em...
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Season 2
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Episode 93
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27:33
How to Attract Qualified Leads for Your Coaching Business
This week’s topic covers how to attract qualified leads for your coaching business. Em & Lex discuss how to define a qualified lead, how to set up parameters to weed out those who are unqualified, and what type of marketing is needed to fin...
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Season 2
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Episode 92
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27:12