The following is an excerpt from the CoachStart Manual.
Time Frame
I suggest a time frame of 3 or 6 months. If you’re working with this time frame, write the date 3 or 6 months from now. Target Date: ______.
Target Clients
Pick a target number of clients to have at the end of that period (suggest 2-10 for 3 months): ____________.
Target Income
Now write down the monthly income you would like to be aiming for (suggest $150pm to $3,000pm, or £100 to £1,000). Pick something that feels like a stretch, but realistic. It will depend on your experience and training, confidence, network, commitment, and mentor coach: $____________.
Supporting Structures
Now, write down the supporting structure(s) you will use to keep you in action (e.g., mentor coach, buddy doing this with you, regular time scheduled in the diary, registering in coach training program): ____________.
The following is taken from Get Paid University.
Once you’ve placed your ad, you’ll start to receive responses. Review the resumes and work samples and make a pile of your top ten. Be sure to check that the estimates are within your budget range; building a simple, three-page website should take no more than 10 hours ($100 to $200 total) for most designers.
Schedule a 15-minute interview to talk with the top five candidates. Talk about his or her work experience, get a feel for who they are, and establish a personal connection. Your job in the interview is to be honest about what you need, find out if the person is qualified, and sense if you trust this person.
One of the questions I like to ask during an interview is, “What will your references say when I talk to them and ask what is your biggest strength? And what will they say is your biggest weakness?” Ask them if they are willing to undertake a short, unpaid test so you can see how they work. If they are unwilling, you might negotiate a small fee.
Invite the top five to take a test that would take no more than an hour (you can do it unpaid or for a small fee). I have includ- ed a sample test below that you can tweak. Many won’t want to do it for free, which is understandable, but you may find a gem in the few that do, and you’ll be all set.
The following is an excerpt from the CoachStart Manual.
If you’re lucky, your training program — should you choose that path — will provide a mentor coach at no extra charge. If it doesn’t or if you want to leave training aside for now, you’ll need to find your own mentor coach.
Look for someone with experience in getting new coaches started. Anything from A$400 to A$800 is reasonable, providing they can demonstrate results and have testimonials.
You can do a search for “mentor coach” at any internet search engine e.g. www.google.com
You might try the coach referral service at coachfederation.org — which allows you to limit your search to the coaches who offer mentor coaching (note — this does not mean they have experience in this) or even are certified mentor coaches. And if that isn’t enough, you can try coachreferral.com.
The following is taken from David’s interview with Michael O. Cooper in 10 Super Coaches.
What words of advice would you give to a coach starting out?
Double the amount of time you estimate it will take to build your business.
Practice EXTREME profitability on every project you undertake (profits can be virtual metrics, not just cash).
Establish enough reserves to be financially solvent and emotionally secure for at least one year.
The following is an excerpt from the CoachStart Manual.
So, you’re considering a career as a life, business or corporate coach, but are wondering, “What’s the best way to enter the field? Do I need to do a training course? Do I need to get accredited? Where will I get clients? And do I have what it takes?”
Most coaches agree on the best way to begin a coaching career: Work with someone who already is a coach! Simple, eh?
In other words, do a month or two with a coach. Someone who has already built the type of business or career you want to have and who can then help you do the same — only faster and more efficiently.
The following is taken from Get Paid University.
Wanted – web programmer
Seeking a web person for ongoing project work paying $10- $20 p.h. The initial project is setting up a website using Word- Press, but there will be ongoing work for years.
Please provide:
1) How long have you been providing these services?
2) How many clients have you had to date?
3) How many hours a week do you currently serve clients?
4) Three client references with phone numbers and email.
5) Explain how you meet these criteria: deadline sensitive, detail oriented, experience in web editing, graphics editing, wordpress, web forms and backend databases, and ideally experience with 1ShoppingCart.com
6) List any other skills e.g. ASP, PHP, JavaScript, SEO.
7) Your hourly rate.
