What is Coaching?

So what is COACHING anyways? 

I'd love to tell you more about what is it that I do so you can see if this would be a good fit for you...You actually see a lot of it on my FB page {www.facebook.com/sarahjgaub or www.facebook.com/sarahgaubhealthandwellness} but I am just there to help motivate and inspire people to live healthier lifestyles and to push themselves to be their very best. I run monthly fitness challenge groups with all my friends and family and in these groups we all workout, eat clean and motivate each other to stay on track with our fitness goals. I'm by no means a fitness professional, but I think that's why so many people like to follow is because they're not intimidated and they know I'm learning with them and sharing my journey too!

Honestly, I really think the best way for you to understand it would be to take a listen to this “what is coaching call” by myself and Brandi Botts, a 15 star elite diamond coach. 

http://recording.freeconferencecalling.com/mp3/1157937/547042/IA1205_12302014180144111_1167009.mp3

Then take a look at this info- it's a little bit of an overload, I apologize! I tried to explain it as thoroughly as possible with the tools I've got {you get more as a coach too}, to help you get the BEST idea of the ins & outs of coaching! It's a little bit hard to explain the HOW- because there are hundreds of ways to make this business run, and it's all up to YOU {because YOU are the CEO!}. I run mine different than the person next to me, who is different from the coach next to them. But here is the quick lowdown:

Sign up:

• $39.95 onetime coach fee- this includes your first month's business services fee, and your coach business kit, which comes with everything you need to start earning income.
• $17/month website fee-- this is my golden ticket to my business! It contains ALL of the necessary items to run my business- coaching tools, personal development tools, challenge ideas and templates, workout and nutrition plans and templates, productivity trackers, etc!

^^ The onetime coach fee is WAIVED if you purchase a challenge pack when you sign up. A challenge pack is a fitness program PLUS a month of the Shakeology. This is your best bet financially to get started-- challenge pack prices vary depending on which program you want (I can help you with this part) but my favorite ones are 21 Day Fix, T25, PiYo and ChaLean Extreme or Body Pump. These ones cost $140-160. This is also a great way to start because then you have a program to use yourself as you run your first challenge group! AND it is very important to ‘be a product of the  product’… you can’t sell things you don’t believe in!

That's it! So…for start up $140-160.

Sales/Products: 

I will tell you this off hand- because sales IS part of being a coach, you do have to know the product, use it, and brand it. By "brand it"- I mean brand YOU. Promote YOU, your journey, your health, your goals, and your triumphs and tribulations. Coaching is more about YOU and your story of helping others, than the actual sales of the Beachbody products. Your story and your PASSION will sell more than anything!

• Fitness programs- There are currently 25 programs that Beachbody has. These are ALL at home programs, ranging from your yoga lover, to your body builder. They are tailored to anyone and everyone- can be done in your own living room, vary in length, endurance and fitness level. But they are all EFFECTIVE. I currently have 21 Day Fix, Turbo 25, Body Pump, PiYo and P90x3.
• Shakeology- This is your golden ticket! I'm sure you either use protein powder, have in the past, or know someone who does. I was a HUGE protein powder person- and I always thought the kind we were using was "good". I realized after researching Shakeology, all of the ins, outs, pros, cons, benefits, lovers, haters etc of the product- that this was the healthiest one I would ever find. And you know what? I felt better within a week, had more energy, and my sweet tooth cravings were WAY less! Shakeology, in a nutshell, is an all-natural, non gmo, gluten free, dairy free (vegan flavors), powder that contains whey protein, essential amino acids, vitamins, minerals and only uses a small amount of stevia as it's sugar ingredient. AND it is NOW clinically proven to be effective {video below!} Here are a few quick youtube videos that I loved!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9PJjWD8lU8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJRIb7CYA0U

• Misc workout supplements and gear- I have yet to venture into this area, because I enjoy the programs, challenge packs and shakeology so much! But there are vitamins & minerals, E&E (an all natural energy supplement), clothing, fitness equipment and so on.
• Derm Exclusive: Amazing skin care line! How cool is that?!?! Even if you don’t want to market or sell this, you can get an amazing discount on a wonderful product! Made by Dr. Andrew Ordon from the show The Doctor’s!

Earning income:

This will become more and more clear as you go through coach training, basic academy and so on within your first 30 days post-sign up!

• Sales of beachbody products: this is the HARDEST part for most people, because it is out of their comfort zones (definitely mine), nobody wants to seem pushy, and it's just plan awkward. The good news? I NEVER feel like I am promoting or selling. Sure, I am a Beachbody Coach. Hence the name Beachbody, it implies I am selling their products. YES on one hand. But on the other hand, I fully support the mission of this company, the products and quality of them, and the reason behind the mission- to end obesity.
• Team cycle bonuses: (non product sales) this is where 99% of your income will come from as you start to build your team! It comes from the productivity of your team, their success, developing new coaches, hitting success club (a monthly goal that ensures you are moving your business forward), and more. Our team is currently ranked 56/180,000. This is HUGE! In a mere 5 months of coaching, we have a team of over 80 individuals, and it's still growing.

Coaching & building your business:

The first step to get off the ground- run a 7 day challenge! I send all of my coaches a "new coach" email, to learn about the website, first steps to take to set things up etc.. and then make sure I connect within that first week via phone call or in-person to set up a game plan! My most successful coaches are on their own journeys- and it varies from weight loss, to life transition (baby, home, wedding etc), trying to better their health, and so on! Because social media is such a HUGE part of this business-- everyone looks at FB, IG daily, most of my coaching work is done via those outlets! You can spend as much time or as little time as you want on your business- it can be 30minutes/day, or 2 hours! I've increased the amount I spend on it, as I get further into it, but it's definitely flexible to you- your schedule, your routine, your needs and your life! Once you get off the ground running, your focus shifts from challengers to coaches. You begin to develop your own team of coaches- some may have been challengers in your fitness and nutrition programs, some may just be people you know would be a good fit! Regardless, I build MY team based on those who have the same morals, qualities and reasons for wanting to coach, as I do! I absolutely run challenge groups, and am constantly getting new people invested in their health, but at the same time, I am also now getting new coaches who want to make the same difference in others lives! It's a win-win.

There are FB groups, online training, coach academy's, weekly calls, webinars, Super Saturday events (all over the US), etc.. Basically any thing you can think of to grow your business- there is something available! The FB groups are HUGE tools- a little overwhelming because there is SO much info that is shared, and available for you to copy, download, use, edit, and so forth, that it can take some adjustment and time to filter through. But the resources at your fingertips are unlimited and make this coaching experience that much easier, and that much more fun- because you aren't in it alone! I literally give my coaches every bit of information they need to succeed!... and THEN SOME! My favorite are the video ZOOM calls where we laugh so hard our bellies hurt! Is this our JOB?

As a coach, I run FREE challenge groups monthly or bi-monthly. These can be anything from a free clean eating challenge to a free squat challenge (all these documents are shared in my team page as well!). I also run monthly fitness program challenges, where people purchase a challenge pack from my site, and I provide them with a structured month long group for success (I share these templates with you as well!).

Incentive Programs & Support:

As you increase in rank, they reward you-- free customers, free sales from infomercial sign ups etc... To giving you coaches for your team, quarterly bonuses, free trips, free seminars and monthly incentives (workout gear, tools, products etc). For example- I was granted a free trip to Las Vegas this past June for the 2014 Beachbody Health summit FOR FREE. Here is a pic from it! 

I earned it in my first 3 months as a coach- it hardly felt like work, I wasn't putting a ton of time into it (30-60minutes/day), but I did it! It was a life changing, business changing experience. I got to workout with celeb trainers, attend finance courses by Dave Ramsey to learn how to appropriately fund my business, and make sure it is profitable and stable in the future, listen to inspirational speakers, and network with 9000 other Beachbody coaches! I walked away with a new appreciation for this company, my work, my coaching job, and the individuals who make up the Beachbody brand. I also earned a FREE LEADERSHIP trip to Scottsdale to brainstorm with some of the top leaders in the company in 2014!

AND I won a free trip to CANCUN this April for my husband and I! Besides the fancy free trips, it is ALL ABOUT the people... these people (all 180,000 of them) are ALL God-loving, faith-based, dignified, determined and GENEROUS individuals. We bounce ideas off of each other, share templates, run challenge groups together, and have a network in social media that is unbelievable! I've never met a group that has been so inspiring, uplifting and motivating. They didn't learn this from the company, or a textbook- it's just how Beachbody grew and developed, and it attracted those qualities out of their coaches! Another thing I've loved- they DON'T talk bad- they don't bash other health programs or companies (isagenix, herbalife etc) and they don't thrive on negativity. I am a firm believer in quality, respect and positivity- and this team is just that. Sure, we promote certain products, but the OVERALL message of being a coach is this-- to END THE TREND of obesity. That's the underlying message, and the bigger picture that makes us thrive as coaches!

FINAL THOUGHTS-

It's not just about sharing a recipe, selling challenge packs-- it really focuses on CONNECTING with people. I don't feel like a sales person in any way shape or form- I feel like that persons biggest cheerleader, as they reach towards their goals and make progress. I don't EXCLUSIVELY coach, mentor or support someone only if they have a Beachbody product- I run FREE challenges, both fitness and nutrition, connect weekly (at a minimum) with those I am working with, push, motivate, and encourage. The best coaches are ones you don't even realize are "coaching" you- on one hand I don't like that term, because it doesn't accurately reflect what we do. I feel like I am more of a cheerleader (like I already mentioned) and a friend to go-to for questions, advice, support, ideas and so on! In turn, it also pushes ME to stay accountable, active, healthy and well. How can I expect others to, if I'm not heeding my own advice, right?

I will tell you- if you are ONLY in this to make money, and get income out of it-- this isn't for you. This company and this experience as a coach is rewarding enough in itself, the income is just a bonus! You don't need to be an expert- you just need to be open to sharing your journey, your struggles, your dreams, your goals and you will make a difference! My favorite people (coaches and non-coaches) are those who are traveling their own paths, and lettings others in to follow it.