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#235: Is That a Client Prospect… or Someone Else’s Funnel?

Make It Visible

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Why Coaches Get Targeted
2:07
Defining The Real Problem
3:08
Reframing Selling As Service
4:46
Discernment Over Default Yes
7:21
Tip 1: Ask Better Questions
10:30
Tip 2: Assess Audience Quality
13:18
Tip 3: Do Your Own Research
17:05
Measure Return On Visibility
19:18
Own One Platform With Consistency
22:05
Boundaries, Focus, And Saying No
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#235: Is That a Client Prospect… or Someone Else’s Funnel?
Jan 20, 2026
Michelle Kuei

Today, we’re fixing something that’s been driving coaches nuts:

All the spammy “opportunities” that show up in your inbox, DMs, comments… and inside Facebook groups.

Because some of these posts look legit…
But in reality, they’re just the beginning of somebody else’s funnel.

So the real question is:
How do you tell if something is legit… or if you’re about to get pitched?

  1. In this episode, I’ll walk you through:
  2. Why coaches get targeted so much online
  3. The open-ended questions to ask before you say yes
  4. How to check audience quality (so you don’t waste your time)
  5. What to research before you hop on a call
  6. How to stop feeling like you’re “missing out” if you don’t respond


If you’re a new or newish life coach trying to get clients online and you feel bombarded by “opportunities”… this is for you.

Drop me a line and share your thoughts!

About the host:

Michelle Kuei is a business and marketing coach for coaches. She helps women coaches across all niches stop chasing clients and start attracting them using her Client Enrollment Method. She's the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, the creator of Coaching Biz Builder, and the host of the Make It Visible podcast.

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