Welcome to Day 1 of the 5-Minute Marketing Game. I’m so glad you are here and are investing in growing your coaching business. (If you haven’t signed up yet, click here. Once you sign up you’ll receive everything you need to play the game.)
Coaching is incredibly powerful, and I firmly believe that it is one of the key tools that God is using in this generation to help people live joyful, intentional and purposeful lives. Thank you for being a part of that movement!
If God has called you to be a Christian who is a coach, you can be sure that He will bless you and use you for His glory. You can also be sure that He is asking you to be a part of making that happen. As James 2:20 says, faith without works is useless.
I’m praying that this 5-mInute Marketing Game will be instrumental in your successfully using coaching to powerfully impact lives.
I’m looking forward to hearing how your spent your 5 marketing minutes today. Just leave me a comment below :).
Hi Kim,
Thank you for this great idea, I am so excited to participate!
Today I updated my resume and jotted down a few ideas for a new elevator pitch.
I requested to join the Christian Coaches Community and am looking forward to being a member of that group. I really want to get my newsletters up and running, so I signed up for Mail Chimp today. Also, posted on FB to gather more information on my target group. Thank you so much for this game, Kim; it is taking me from theory to application…just what I need! 🙂
I’m looking forward to hearing how your spent your 5 marketing minutes today. Just leave me a comment below :).
Hi Kim,
Thank you for this great idea, I am so excited to participate!
Today I updated my resume and jotted down a few ideas for a new elevator pitch.
I requested to join the Christian Coaches Community and am looking forward to being a member of that group. I really want to get my newsletters up and running, so I signed up for Mail Chimp today. Also, posted on FB to gather more information on my target group. Thank you so much for this game, Kim; it is taking me from theory to application…just what I need! 🙂
I actually started my actions yesterday. I printed out and reviewed the materials and shared your marketing game with my fellow Christian Coach Institute alumni Facebook page. Also spent time today reviewing your website for marketing ideas. Need to fill a small group coaching program that starts end of January, so looking forward to working on this every day! More details on my program at http://www.myjourneycoach.com. Thx!
Kudos on the early start, Jeanette. I’m impressed, and I’m looking forward to seeing God uses your marketing actions to help fill your group. Keep us posted!
I actually started my actions yesterday. I printed out and reviewed the materials and shared your marketing game with my fellow Christian Coach Institute alumni Facebook page. Also spent time today reviewing your website for marketing ideas. Need to fill a small group coaching program that starts end of January, so looking forward to working on this every day! More details on my program at http://www.myjourneycoach.com. Thx!
Kudos on the early start, Jeanette. I’m impressed, and I’m looking forward to seeing God uses your marketing actions to help fill your group. Keep us posted!
What a great game! Today I started by making note of what my website looks like to a new visitor. I have a few changes that I need to make to be more user friendly.
Thanks for the inspiration!
Good for you, Angela. That’s a great start.
What a great game! Today I started by making note of what my website looks like to a new visitor. I have a few changes that I need to make to be more user friendly.
Thanks for the inspiration!
Good for you, Angela. That’s a great start.
What a great game! Today I looked at my website as a first time visitor, and found some changes I need to make. Thanks for the inspiration!
That’s great, Angela. Keep up the good work.
What a great game! Today I looked at my website as a first time visitor, and found some changes I need to make. Thanks for the inspiration!
That’s great, Angela. Keep up the good work.
I began my marketing this weekend and contacted a number of Women’s Ministry directors in my denomination to let them know who I am, what I do and how I’d love to share my heart with their women. I am looking forward to hearing back from them and to see what doors God will open as a result. I’ve also been working on my Strategic Speech for a speaking engagement I have coming up soon. Thanks for this opportunity Kim–I’m so excited to see what God will do this year, my year of “Breakthrough!”
Great job, Kerry. I’m so glad you are reaching out to let others in your denomination know how you can serve them. I’m praying that they will be THRILLED to have you come speak.
I began my marketing this weekend and contacted a number of Women’s Ministry directors in my denomination to let them know who I am, what I do and how I’d love to share my heart with their women. I am looking forward to hearing back from them and to see what doors God will open as a result. I’ve also been working on my Strategic Speech for a speaking engagement I have coming up soon. Thanks for this opportunity Kim–I’m so excited to see what God will do this year, my year of “Breakthrough!”
Great job, Kerry. I’m so glad you are reaching out to let others in your denomination know how you can serve them. I’m praying that they will be THRILLED to have you come speak.
I am sharing graphics and links to a virtual group I am offering. I shared a Facebook event invite that my church did on Facebook to invite people to when I speak there next week. I invited people to the event. This is along with connecting with others on SM and continuing to develop the materials for the virtual group.
Awesome, Mary Lou. I’m excited that you are getting the word out about your group and your church event. I know both of them will be a huge blessing to people.
I am sharing graphics and links to a virtual group I am offering. I shared a Facebook event invite that my church did on Facebook to invite people to when I speak there next week. I invited people to the event. This is along with connecting with others on SM and continuing to develop the materials for the virtual group.
Awesome, Mary Lou. I’m excited that you are getting the word out about your group and your church event. I know both of them will be a huge blessing to people.
I am excited to start the game! I am working on FB content for Take Heart for parents today. I have just finished scheduling out posts through Jan. I have also commented on 2 blog posts from my niche.
Wow – I’m impressed that you’ve got your posts scheduled through the end of January. I can’t imagine how many you’ll have done by the time the 5-Minute Marketing Game is over :).
I am excited to start the game! I am working on FB content for Take Heart for parents today. I have just finished scheduling out posts through Jan. I have also commented on 2 blog posts from my niche.
Wow – I’m impressed that you’ve got your posts scheduled through the end of January. I can’t imagine how many you’ll have done by the time the 5-Minute Marketing Game is over :).
Today I wrote down 5 ideas for future blog posts!
Woohoo! Jillian – now they’ll be much easier to write when you get the time.
Today I wrote down 5 ideas for future blog posts!
Woohoo! Jillian – now they’ll be much easier to write when you get the time.
Yesterday (Sunday) I received an ‘out of the blue’ invitation to be a keynote speaker in mid-February for a local church women’s special night out, with a full meal served by the men. Today I engaged with the pastor’s wife on a phone call to brainstorm a theme, flesh out speaker details, and even concluded with some table deco ideas…she got off the phone with her brain going a mile a minute! And I know what my part is so I can begin preparing.
Nancy, That is so cool. Don’t you just love how God works? Thanks for sharing the good news and what you’re doing.
Yesterday (Sunday) I received an ‘out of the blue’ invitation to be a keynote speaker in mid-February for a local church women’s special night out, with a full meal served by the men. Today I engaged with the pastor’s wife on a phone call to brainstorm a theme, flesh out speaker details, and even concluded with some table deco ideas…she got off the phone with her brain going a mile a minute! And I know what my part is so I can begin preparing.
Nancy, That is so cool. Don’t you just love how God works? Thanks for sharing the good news and what you’re doing.
I invited my favorite coach to join this process, so that we can go through it together. I also wrote a former client for an update and a testimonial, and wrote another contact an e-mail encouraging him to schedule an intro session within the next week.
Wow – Vic, you got a lot done today! And thanks for inviting a coach friend, I get you will have more fun doing it together.
I invited my favorite coach to join this process, so that we can go through it together. I also wrote a former client for an update and a testimonial, and wrote another contact an e-mail encouraging him to schedule an intro session within the next week.
Wow – Vic, you got a lot done today! And thanks for inviting a coach friend, I get you will have more fun doing it together.
I posted a new blog post today using your tips on no more than 3-4 sentences per paragraph.
Also wrote a piece for my church’s newsletter which I still need to refine. Thanks for this great nudge and help with marketing, Kim!
Hi Monique – Writing a blog post is a great accomplishment. Good for you! Keep up the great work.
I posted a new blog post today using your tips on no more than 3-4 sentences per paragraph.
Also wrote a piece for my church’s newsletter which I still need to refine. Thanks for this great nudge and help with marketing, Kim!
Hi Monique – Writing a blog post is a great accomplishment. Good for you! Keep up the great work.
Hi Kim,
Thank you for this game! I am so excited to participate! Today I updated my resume and I jotted down a few ideas for a new elevator pitch.
Hi Kim,
Thank you for this game! I am so excited to participate! Today I updated my resume and I jotted down a few ideas for a new elevator pitch.
I subscribed to grammar girl podcast. I’m afraid of what I’m going to learn from her. 🙂
I know what you mean. Grammar has never been my strong point – but Grammar Girl makes it fun :).
I subscribed to grammar girl podcast. I’m afraid of what I’m going to learn from her. 🙂
I know what you mean. Grammar has never been my strong point – but Grammar Girl makes it fun :).
Yesterday I proposed a joint venture with someone who has a fantastic “following” and is very supportive of my coaching work. She said YES (woohoo!!), so today I worked on brainstorming content, names, strategy etc. with my copy writer and my “tech guy” so we could move this campaign along a quickly as possible.
Also, I met with a new contact who might turn into a good, strategic alliance. We shall see…
Kudos on the joint venture opportunity. That is a great way to expand your reach.
Yesterday I proposed a joint venture with someone who has a fantastic “following” and is very supportive of my coaching work. She said YES (woohoo!!), so today I worked on brainstorming content, names, strategy etc. with my copy writer and my “tech guy” so we could move this campaign along a quickly as possible.
Also, I met with a new contact who might turn into a good, strategic alliance. We shall see…
Kudos on the joint venture opportunity. That is a great way to expand your reach.
I’m the Social Media & Marketing Manager for my husband’s coaching business along with working full time as the Business Manager for a local nonprofit. We both joined the game and will be working on separate marketing tasks for his coaching business. Thanks for the extra motivation to take some action on things in the pipeline.
Today’s 5 minute task was to reach out to a Christian wedding planner blogger who recently posted on a FB blogging group I’m in that she’s interested in collaboration. We’re offering to guest post and provide a giveaway of the audio version of my husband’s pre-marital coaching sessions. Hopefully this will provide some new exposure for his coaching services for engaged couples.
Sounds like you have some great ideas. Good job.
I’m the Social Media & Marketing Manager for my husband’s coaching business along with working full time as the Business Manager for a local nonprofit. We both joined the game and will be working on separate marketing tasks for his coaching business. Thanks for the extra motivation to take some action on things in the pipeline.
Today’s 5 minute task was to reach out to a Christian wedding planner blogger who recently posted on a FB blogging group I’m in that she’s interested in collaboration. We’re offering to guest post and provide a giveaway of the audio version of my husband’s pre-marital coaching sessions. Hopefully this will provide some new exposure for his coaching services for engaged couples.
Sounds like you have some great ideas. Good job.
I requested to join the Christian Coaches Community and am looking forward to being a member of that group. I really want to get my newsletters up and running, so I signed up for Mail Chimp today. Also, posted on FB to gather more information on my target group. Thank you so much for this game, Kim; it is taking me from theory to application…just what I need! 🙂
I requested to join the Christian Coaches Community and am looking forward to being a member of that group. I really want to get my newsletters up and running, so I signed up for Mail Chimp today. Also, posted on FB to gather more information on my target group. Thank you so much for this game, Kim; it is taking me from theory to application…just what I need! 🙂
Today I touched based with one of my coaching peers and invited her to join along in the game since she had just mentioned wanting to work on marketing in our last phone “check-in.” She replied that she had already signed up because she remembered me sharing that I participated last year and how much benefit I felt it was! Let the game begin!!!
Today I touched based with one of my coaching peers and invited her to join along in the game since she had just mentioned wanting to work on marketing in our last phone “check-in.” She replied that she had already signed up because she remembered me sharing that I participated last year and how much benefit I felt it was! Let the game begin!!!
I spoke up today and talked with a teacher-friend and she was really excited to here about life coaching. Stated she will talk to her sister about meeting with me! So glad I spoke up! Thanks, Kim, you gave me the impetus.
I spoke up today and talked with a teacher-friend and she was really excited to here about life coaching. Stated she will talk to her sister about meeting with me! So glad I spoke up! Thanks, Kim, you gave me the impetus.
I worked on my take away point for my marketing video speech for a 3 speech series coming up for my retreat session. I will be using the MEET outline you advocate Kim- main point, example, expert testimony and take away. I am excited. Working on research the rest of the week:)
I worked on my take away point for my marketing video speech for a 3 speech series coming up for my retreat session. I will be using the MEET outline you advocate Kim- main point, example, expert testimony and take away. I am excited. Working on research the rest of the week:)
Hi Kim,
My activity for today:
Subscribed to the Grammar Girl podcast.
Checked Google Analytics to find the number of unique visitors I had the past month and what my most popular web page is.
Hi Kim,
My activity for today:
Subscribed to the Grammar Girl podcast.
Checked Google Analytics to find the number of unique visitors I had the past month and what my most popular web page is.
Kim, I reviewed a blog post to make sure it met all the criteria you suggest:
* Good picture
* < 3-4 sentences per paragraph
* Header and subheaders
* Ended with question/CTA
I was pleased to see how well my posts conform to your recommendations.
This is going to be a really fun game. I have nice energy around it already!
Kim, I reviewed a blog post to make sure it met all the criteria you suggest:
* Good picture
* < 3-4 sentences per paragraph
* Header and subheaders
* Ended with question/CTA
I was pleased to see how well my posts conform to your recommendations.
This is going to be a really fun game. I have nice energy around it already!
Excited to be part of the challenge! Today I met with a lady and told her all about coaching. We have mutual friends, but I had never really spent time with her. In fact, I hadn’t seen her in years. It was a neat opportunity. And whenever I tell others about coaching, it just reminds me how much I love doing it!!,
Excited to be part of the challenge! Today I met with a lady and told her all about coaching. We have mutual friends, but I had never really spent time with her. In fact, I hadn’t seen her in years. It was a neat opportunity. And whenever I tell others about coaching, it just reminds me how much I love doing it!!,
Hey Kim, this has been a great first day (except iTunes won’t let me post a comment on your podcast 🙁
Today, I updated my coaching page, I blocked out time on my calendar during the week to write. Took 15 minutes but worth it.
All in!!
Hey Kim, this has been a great first day (except iTunes won’t let me post a comment on your podcast 🙁
Today, I updated my coaching page, I blocked out time on my calendar during the week to write. Took 15 minutes but worth it.
All in!!
I thought I posted but didn’t see it so here goes again…first THANK YOU KIM for doing this! This gentle nudge to do more or do that which we have procrastinated on is wonderful! I actually added a page to my current website by added another ministry offering of consulting work that I do. I purchased a domain name for this new venture and linked that domain name to this page on my current website! This might be clear as mud but I am very excited! I need to work more on getting some recommendations from places which have already used me in this way to beef up that page but at least it is up and running! Thank you!
I thought I posted but didn’t see it so here goes again…first THANK YOU KIM for doing this! This gentle nudge to do more or do that which we have procrastinated on is wonderful! I actually added a page to my current website by added another ministry offering of consulting work that I do. I purchased a domain name for this new venture and linked that domain name to this page on my current website! This might be clear as mud but I am very excited! I need to work more on getting some recommendations from places which have already used me in this way to beef up that page but at least it is up and running! Thank you!
Thank you Kim for this great marketing game idea. I am just getting started in my coaching business. One of the things I am offering is ‘3 for free’ coaching. I made a list of people to contact and will continue to add to it. I also made a prayer list for the future of my business and will continue to add to that I’m sure. 🙂
Thank you Kim for this great marketing game idea. I am just getting started in my coaching business. One of the things I am offering is ‘3 for free’ coaching. I made a list of people to contact and will continue to add to it. I also made a prayer list for the future of my business and will continue to add to that I’m sure. 🙂
I meant to leave this comment before midnight, but was distracted… I spent Monday, January 12 praying specifically for how God would want us to use this 5-minute marketing challenge to bring glory to Him through our ministry.
I meant to leave this comment before midnight, but was distracted… I spent Monday, January 12 praying specifically for how God would want us to use this 5-minute marketing challenge to bring glory to Him through our ministry.
Hi Kim, I forgot to post this yesterday so I hope it’s not too late. I brainstormed and jotted down over 30 blog post ideas. They are now hanging on a big post-it on my office wall across from my desk. I also took a leap of faith regarding my BHAG for this year and emailed another (well known and famous in her own niche) coach about collaborating her specialty (fitness) with my specialty (ADD).
Hi Kim, I forgot to post this yesterday so I hope it’s not too late. I brainstormed and jotted down over 30 blog post ideas. They are now hanging on a big post-it on my office wall across from my desk. I also took a leap of faith regarding my BHAG for this year and emailed another (well known and famous in her own niche) coach about collaborating her specialty (fitness) with my specialty (ADD).
Wrote some updated copy for my website and wrote a blog post I’ve been meaning to write for a few days now.
Wrote some updated copy for my website and wrote a blog post I’ve been meaning to write for a few days now.
Today, I am connecting with people in a variety of ways (online, in person, etc).
Hi Mary Lou,
I’m glad you are still connecting.
I wonder if you meant to put this under the post for Day 2 since you already did your marketing activity for yesterday? Don’t worry about moving it, I just wanted to make sure you were getting the hang of our system before tomorrow.
Have a great day.
Today, I am connecting with people in a variety of ways (online, in person, etc).
Hi Mary Lou,
I’m glad you are still connecting.
I wonder if you meant to put this under the post for Day 2 since you already did your marketing activity for yesterday? Don’t worry about moving it, I just wanted to make sure you were getting the hang of our system before tomorrow.
Have a great day.
Ok, it has taken a while, but I was able to leave a comment today and yesterday on the podcasts.
Grrrrr–itunes doesn’t make it easy!!
Thank you!!!!!
Ok, it has taken a while, but I was able to leave a comment today and yesterday on the podcasts.
Grrrrr–itunes doesn’t make it easy!!
Thank you!!!!!
Not sure how this works, but just to let you know I posted comments/reviews on 2 podcasts
one one Monday and one on Tuesday.
You’re doing it just right, Marcia. Good job.
Not sure how this works, but just to let you know I posted comments/reviews on 2 podcasts
one one Monday and one on Tuesday.
You’re doing it just right, Marcia. Good job.
Excited to join in this journey…love games!! On Monday, I put together my monthly newsletter to be sent on Tuesday morning. I also posted on my Facebook page and engaged with my clients!
So glad you are joining us, Cindy. Thanks for jumping right in.
Excited to join in this journey…love games!! On Monday, I put together my monthly newsletter to be sent on Tuesday morning. I also posted on my Facebook page and engaged with my clients!
So glad you are joining us, Cindy. Thanks for jumping right in.
I am not sure if my previous comment showed up here! I invited a friend to join us and sent a follow up email to a prospective client!
Yay! Thanks for inviting a friend. I hope they join us.
I am not sure if my previous comment showed up here! I invited a friend to join us and sent a follow up email to a prospective client!
Yay! Thanks for inviting a friend. I hope they join us.
Not sure if it got posted so I Will try again. I finally figured out Google analytics and got that set up on my website today. It was much easier on my PC.
I forgot to post yesterday and enjoyed downloading and listening to three grammar girl podcasts.
Not sure if it got posted so I Will try again. I finally figured out Google analytics and got that set up on my website today. It was much easier on my PC.
I forgot to post yesterday and enjoyed downloading and listening to three grammar girl podcasts.
Also, since starting this game I am really doing much more than 5 minutes most days. This is really fun . I also invited other coaches from another FB grip out to join.
Also, since starting this game I am really doing much more than 5 minutes most days. This is really fun . I also invited other coaches from another FB grip out to join.
There is a secret – it’s YOU! You make it very “bite-sizeable.” And we love you for that.
There is a secret – it’s YOU! You make it very “bite-sizeable.” And we love you for that.
Hey Kim, this has been a great first day (except iTunes won’t let me post a comment on your podcast 🙁
Today, I updated my coaching page, I blocked out time on my calendar during the week to write. Took 15 minutes but worth it.
All in!!
Hi Linda,
Sorry about iTunes, but thanks for trying. I’m so glad you’re all in!
Hey Kim, this has been a great first day (except iTunes won’t let me post a comment on your podcast 🙁
Today, I updated my coaching page, I blocked out time on my calendar during the week to write. Took 15 minutes but worth it.
All in!!
Hi Linda,
Sorry about iTunes, but thanks for trying. I’m so glad you’re all in!
I created 5 new blog post titles and began the writing process. I also updated my bio.
Great job. For me, once I have the title the writing comes a lot faster.
I created 5 new blog post titles and began the writing process. I also updated my bio.
Great job. For me, once I have the title the writing comes a lot faster.
I am a little behind in posting– at least I kept a list
Day #1 finally figured out how to comment on you podcast– itunes doesny make it easy
I am a little behind in posting– at least I kept a list
Day #1 finally figured out how to comment on you podcast– itunes doesny make it easy
I am a little behind in posting– at least I kept a list
Day #1 finally figured out how to comment on you podcast– itunes doesny make it easy
I’m so glad you figured it out, Marcia. Thanks for leaving a comment.
I am a little behind in posting– at least I kept a list
Day #1 finally figured out how to comment on you podcast– itunes doesny make it easy
I’m so glad you figured it out, Marcia. Thanks for leaving a comment.