The Life First Business Design Podcast
The Life-First Business Design Podcast is for coaches and creative service-based business owners who want more profit, more impact, better-fit clients, and more freedom while building a business that supports their life — not one that consumes it.
Hosted by Leonie Novorol, ex-architect turned business coach, each episode shares practical strategies and thoughtful conversations to help you simplify your business, strengthen your positioning, refine your offers, and create sustainable growth that fits the life you actually want.
You'll learn about intentional business design, premium positioning, messaging, offer creation, pricing, client attraction, content, boundaries, mindset, and simple systems that create more income and more freedom.
Whether you're feeling busy but not as profitable as you'd like, considering your next steps, or simply wanting a calmer and more sustainable way to grow, you'll find practical ideas, actionable insights, and honest conversations to help you move forward with more clarity and confidence.
Because success on your terms isn't about working more.
It's about designing a business that supports your life, not one that consumes it.
If you're ready to create a life-first business with more profit, more freedom, and work you genuinely love, you're in the right place.
Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode, and connect with Leonie on Instagram at @leonie.businesscoach for behind-the-scenes insights, tips and inspiration.
The Life First Business Design Podcast
Every Tool I Use to Run My Coaching Business — A Behind-the-Scenes Breakdown | Ep 66
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Ever catch yourself wondering, "What tools do I actually need to run my coaching business?" If you're feeling overwhelmed by all the software options out there, this episode is your shortcut to clarity.
I'm pulling back the curtain and walking you through the full behind-the-scenes tech stack that keeps my coaching business running smoothly — from booking systems and email marketing to client onboarding and podcasting.
Whether you’re starting out or simplifying what you’ve already built, this episode will help you create a business that’s streamlined, easeful, and designed around your life (not the other way around).
Inside, I share:
- The exact tools I use daily to run my coaching business
- My simple, stress-free client onboarding system
- How I automate bookings, payments, and emails with ease
- The design, podcast, and content tools I actually use
- Why Descript is my go-to for podcasting + course creation
- How ChatGPT helps me plan, organize, and repurpose contentu.
🧰 Tools I Use to Run My Coaching Business
Here’s the full list of tools I mention in this episode — explore what works for you and feel free to DM or email me if you’ve got any questions!
- Google Workspace
– Emails, calendar, client folders, docs & dashboards - Stan Store (check it out here)
– Sell coaching calls, digital products & courses - Stripe
– Handles all my payments automatically - Squarespace
– My website and landing page platform - MailerLite
– Email marketing + automations - Canva Pro
– Design for social media, freebies & course materials - Descript
– Podcast + video editing made simple - Buzzsprout (check it out here)
– Podcast hosting + automatic distribution - Xero
– Accounting software for managing finances - ChatGPT
– Content planning + repurposing (I use the Pro version)
💬 Got Questions?
If this episode sparked ideas (or left you with questions), feel free to reach out! I’d love to hear from you.
📩 Email: mail@leoniebusinesscoach.com
📱 Instagram DMs: @leonie.businesscoach
Other Links and Resources:
- FREE 1-page Client Attraction Blueprint and Mini Training
- The Simple Sales Kit for Coaches
- The Life-first Coaches Launch Plan Live Group Coaching Program
- Website
Free Resource: The Spacious Business Blueprint
If you're a coach who a clear plan to attract clients consistently, the Spacious Business Blueprint walks you through the 7 foundations of a calm, effective client-attraction system, so you know exactly what to focus on to create steady client flow.
👉 Download here: https://www.leoniebusinesscoach.com/blueprint
Business Strategy Deep Dive
Get a fresh perspective on your business in this focused strategy intensive.
Together, we'll pinpoint your biggest opportunities and gaps, and create a clear 90-day plan so you can stop second-guessing yourself and move forward with confidence.
👉 Explore it here: https://www.leoniebusinesscoach.com/1-1-coaching
This is The Life-first Coaching Business Podcast, brought to you by fellow solopreneur and business coach Leonie.
Find me on Instagram @leonie.businesscoach or learn more at www.leoniebusinesscoach.com
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