Show Notes
Getting clients via word of mouth and referrals feels like the "right" way to build a coaching business doesn’t it? None of that messy sales business. And gosh it feels good when clients come to us.But I’m sorry to say, if referrals are your whole business development strategy, we need to talk.
In this episode I break down why the word of mouth and referral-only approach that worked for coaches starting out 15 - 20 years ago doesn't hold up in today's market, and why hope is not a sustainable strategy.If you'd like support building a strategy that gets you consistently in front of corporate clients, you can learn more about the Corporate to Coach Accelerator here and please book a call with me to discuss whether it makes sense for your business.
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