Monetise Your Blog By Offer Coaching

As a blogger, you are a position of authority. People come to your site to read about what you have to offer – whether it’s fly fishing, vegan cooking, making money online, or paper crafting. A natural next step for making money is to offer your expertise in a “live” coaching format. Here are some questions you might have about coaching:

Do I have to have any specific certification or education? If you’re an accountant, lawyer, doctor, or even personal trainer, you need to be certified in your particular field. But to hang out your shingle as a coach, no certification is necessary. Who would come to me? If people are reading your blog, people will pay you to coach them. Not every blog reader will become a coaching client, of course, but a percentage will. That’s why it’s essential to build up your readership before you launch your coaching program; the larger your list, the larger your potential coaching client base. How much should I charge? It really depends on your field, what your competitors are charging, and the format of your coaching program. Typically, the more value you bring to a client and the more pressing their pain points, the higher the rates you can charge. If you can help someone lose 20 lbs in 30 days or make $5000 in a week, you’re going to be able to command more than you could for helping someone plan a beautiful garden. What format should I use? Coaches have been early adopters of online technologies such as webcasting, teleseminars, and more. You can transport yourself virtually to anywhere in the world. Some coaches work strictly via email; it’s going to depend on your market.

For beginner coaches, one of the most effective first steps is to offer a low-price, fixed term (4-6 week), group coaching environment for 6-10 people. You could offer one structured call followed by a Q&A session each week, covering a particular segment of your topic, such as, “Planning your organic garden,” or “Financial planning for retirement.” Use the experience to test your materials and gauge interest and response.

At the end of the period, evaluate your process and either change things up or offer the same coaching program again. Over time, you’ll be able to target your offerings better and raise your rates as you know – and deliver – exactly what your audience wants.

If you need help in setting up your coaching program, have a chat with us. We’re can coach you from start to finish.