220: [On Air Coaching] Launching a Group Program - with Tara Lynn Foster - a podcast by Natalie Eckdahl, MBA
from 2016-06-07T09:00
In this fourth episode of the Small Business Reality Series, host Natalie Eckdahl provides on air coaching to Tara Lynn Foster, a paid speaker, executive coach, and consultant.
Tara left a multi-six figure job two years ago to launch her own business. Tara shares some of the challenges of transitioning from a structured corporate environment to the freedom of an entrepreneur.
Natalie provides coaching on how Tara can focus on activities that monetize her business and launch a group coaching program.
Key Takeaways:
[6:34] Tara shares where she grew up and what she was like as a little girl.
[9:26] The first steps Tara made toward becoming an entrepreneur.
[14:19] Tara’s desire to be a landscaper, not a gardener, in her corporate job pushed her to work toward something that fit her personality and strengths.
[22:14] How to move beyond planning and bring in revenue for your business.
[24:46] How do you change the tires on the bus while the bus is still moving?
[27:37] The entrepreneurial path involves risk and much is self-taught.
[31:39] How to plan the week and organize networking, planning, etc.
[34:50] Tara discusses why she decided to offer group coaching.
[37:50] Who is your current audience and how can you put out leads to attract your target audience?
[42:56] Natalie shares ideas for connecting with your audience.
[49:14] How to make your idea or product “good enough,” not necessarily perfect.
[53:10] Extend a personal invitation for a beta launch to get things off the ground.
[1:00:05] How to define your avatar and determine what your audience really wants.
Mentioned in this Episode:
- Episode 218: On air coaching session with Sarah Snider of Nutty Snacks
- Episode 215: Top Productivity Tools and Books
- Biz Chix MasterMind Series
- Zoom
- Tara Lynn Foster
- Tara Lynn Foster on Twitter
- Tara Lynn Foster on Facebook
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