Small Business Talk For Coaches With Cathy Smith

Small Business Talk For Coaches With Cathy Smith

Small Business Talk for Coaches with Cathy Smith Your go to podcast for marketing, visibility, and client growth. Whether you are just starting out or ready to scale, Cathy shares real strategies to turn your coaching passion into a profitable business. 🎙 Weekly episodes 📈 Practical tips and tools 🤝 Built for coaches like you Need help growing your business? Get free resources, the book, and program at coachesmarketingroadmap.com.au Follow for updates and fresh episodes.

Episodes

June 26, 2025 23 mins

🎯 Are you doing all the right things… but still not seeing results in your coaching business?

In this follow-up to our milestone 300th episode, Cathy Smith shares coaching tips 16–30 to help you build a thriving business that actually works. From knowing your numbers to treating your business like a business, these ...

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We Made It to the Top 100 Podcasts and 300 Episodes 🎉

This milestone episode of Small Business Talk for Coaches is a celebration of how far we have come 300 episodes strong and recognised as one of the Top 100 Small Business Podcasts and Top 40 Australian Business Podcasts, lovely anniversary present.

Join Cathy as she shares 15 powerful tips for building a thriving coaching busi...

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June 11, 2025 20 mins

Overthinking. Scattered focus. No idea where to start.

This episode is your cue to reset. Whether you are overwhelmed or just feeling off track, you will walk away with clarity, direction, and renewed energy to move your coaching business forward.

Expect lightbulb moments, gentle mindset shifts, and practical insight that actual...

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Imagine if you could see your coaching future as clearly as the plot of your favourite movie. In this episode of Small Business Talk for Coaches, Cathy dives deep into the power of visualising your future coaching business, using everything from movies like Paycheck and The Matrix to proven planning strategies. Discover how to design a future that feels tangibl...

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“I want to think about it” is rarely the real reason they are not saying yes. Want to know what actually stops coaching clients from committing?

In this episode 297 of Small Business Talk for Coaches, Cathy Smith unpacks the hidden reasons behind those frustrating client objections. If you have ever heard “It’s too expensive” or ...

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May 21, 2025 19 mins

It is not what you say. It is how you show up.

You can have the perfect pitch, polished posts, and the best coaching tools—but if your presence lacks confidence, your audience will not believe in you.

In this episode, Cathy Smith unpacks why presence, not perfection, is what attracts c...

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May 14, 2025 22 mins

Feeling overwhelmed trying to grow your coaching business? In this episode of Small Business Talk for Coaches, Cathy Smith shares why trying to do everything yourself is holding you back and what to do instead.

From outsourcing your first task to finding the right kind of support (coach, mentor, or systems), you will hear pract...

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May 7, 2025 12 mins

Worried about being judged?
Spoiler alert: You already are.

In episode 294, Cathy shares a refreshingly honest take on judgment in business. Whether it is Apple vs Android or Ford vs Holden, the truth is clear, not everyone will like you, and that is exactly how it should be.

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April 30, 2025 23 mins

What if the only thing holding you back... is a thought?
You already have the knowledge. The skills. Even the passion. So why does growing your coaching business still feel so hard? It is not strategy that is stopping you—it is self-doubt disguised as logic.

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April 24, 2025 16 mins

Is your fear of feeling salesy keeping you stuck?
Many coaches hold back from showing up online, worried they will come across as fake, pushy or just not good enough. The result? Potential clients never get the chance to find you.

How to Be Seen Withou...

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AI is not the enemy, but bad content might be. In episode 291, Cathy Smith draws an unexpected (but unforgettable) comparison between the horse poop crisis of the 1890s and today’s AI generated noise. Just like the automobile changed the game, AI is reshaping how coaches create and share content.

Discover how to use AI as a powerful assistant without l...

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April 9, 2025 16 mins

Sick of feeling like you are pushing your coaching business uphill? If reaching out feels awkward and the right clients are nowhere in sight, this episode is your wake-up call.

Cathy Smith reveals why chasing clients does not work and what to do instead. You will hear how to flip the script and become the coach clients seek out, without pretending to be someone y...

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Are you struggling to take action even when you know exactly what you should be doing?
You are not lazy. You are likely stuck in fear, overwhelmed or confused. Mindset coach Nan Saysana joins Cathy to unpack the real reasons behind procrastination and how to finally move past it.

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Your environment could be the silent factor holding your coaching business back.

From your physical workspace to your digital presence and even your daily routines, everything around you shapes how you show up for your clients. In this episode, Cathy explores the powerful impact of your surroundings and mindset on your ability to coach effectively and grow your b...

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Are you stuck wondering where your next coaching client will come from?

You are not alone. In this episode, Cathy Smith shares why clarity is the missing piece that is stopping clients from finding you. Learn how the Rule of One helps you refine your message, connect with the right audience and finally stand out. If you are ready to attract more clients and grow your coaching business, tune i...

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Do you feel like you are not good enough, even when you have the skills and experience? That voice telling you that you are not ready or qualified is imposter syndrome. It affects 70 percent of adults and is especially common among coaches. The truth is, imposter syndrome is lying to you.

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Are you unknowingly holding your coaching business back? Many coaches struggle with visibility, fearing rejection, perfectionism or simply not knowing how to put themselves out there. If potential clients cannot find you, they cannot work with you.

Are You Playing Too Small? The Hidden Cost of Staying Invisible

In episode 285, we...

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Is AI Killing Your Human Touch or Helping You Thrive? AI is everywhere, from chatbots to content creation, but does using it mean losing your authenticity? In this episode, we explore how coaches can use AI without compromising their personal touch. Learn how to streamline your workflow, boost creativity and save time while keeping your unique voice at the forefro...

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Struggling to bounce back after a setback?

Whether it is a slow period, a tough client, or a personal challenge, setbacks are inevitable. The key is knowing how to recover and keep moving forward. In episode283 of Small Business Talk for Coaches, we dive into The Resilience Reset. Lis...

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What if your next clients were already looking for you, but no one was sending them your way? Referrals are the fastest way to grow a coaching business, yet most coaches rely on hope instead of a real strategy. People will not refer you just because you do a good job. They need a reason, and they need to know exactly who you help.

Episode 282, we dive into the hi...

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