TL;DR: You Already Know Enough to Start Your Coaching Business

Mar 26, 2025

How to start a coaching business on Kajabi

How to Turn Your Knowledge Into a Coaching Business

(The Real-World Way)

Here’s the truth most aspiring coaches don’t want to admit 👇

You’re not stuck because you lack experience. You’re stuck because you’re waiting for permission.

And spoiler: no one’s coming to give it to you.

If you’ve been wondering whether you’re “qualified” enough to start your own coaching business, let me offer this…

TL;DR: You already know enough. And it’s time to turn that knowledge into income, impact, and freedom.

Expertise Isn’t a Certification. It’s Experience.

As someone who helps coaches and consultants launch their businesses every day, I see it constantly: people sitting on real value (stories, skills, and solutions) but holding back because they think they need “one more thing.”

More time. More credentials. More confidence.

But here’s what I know after working with hundreds of professionals in all kinds of industries:

You don’t need to be the most experienced person in the room — you just need to be a few steps ahead of the person you want to help.

That’s what coaching is.

You’ve lived it. You’ve solved it. You’ve figured something out that someone else is still stuck in. That’s not just “experience.” That’s a blueprint.

TL;DR Thinking = Coaching Clarity

One of the biggest barriers to starting is being able to explain what you do.

🪄Who do you help?

🪄What problem do you solve?

🪄 What outcome do they get?

That’s the core of your offer. Your program. Your marketing. Your message. When you lead with clarity, people lean in.

Here’s what it looks like:

TL;DR: I help overwhelmed parents teach their toddlers sign language through fun, five-minute daily games.

Step-by-Step

How to Turn Your Knowledge Into a Coaching Business

(The Real-World Way)

No fluff here, just actual steps:

1. Define your niche

Not “everyone.” Not “anyone.” Who do you really want to help, and what’s the problem you’re equipped to solve?

2. Map your method

Write out the steps you took to get the result you now help others with. This becomes your signature process and builds trust.

3. Package it simply

Start with a 1:1 service, a short-term coaching program, or a one-hour offer. You don’t need a 12-week course on Day 1.

4. Set it up on Kajabi

Use a platform that supports your coaching business all in one place - sales page, email list, payments, community. No tech juggling. Ask me for a 30-day free trial link.

5. Market it with clarity

Use TL;DR thinking in every part of your content. Because people don’t need inspiration. They need solutions.

People assume coaching success comes from perfect branding and viral content.

Coaching success starts with clarity. Clarity builds confidence. Confidence builds momentum. And momentum builds a business.

TL;DR (Because of Course This Article Has One 😉)

If you’ve helped someone solve a problem, you have something to offer. You don’t need permission to start. You need a plan, a platform, and a little guidance.

Let’s turn what you know into something that serves others and supports your life.