Why Business Coaches Struggle to Get Clients (And The 3-Part Fix)

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Welcome to the TB5 Premium Newsletter

This is where we go beyond insights and into execution. Every week, we break down proven systems, case studies, and frameworks that help business coaches consistently attract high-ticket clients—without social media burnout or cold outreach fatigue.

Where We Are in the Series:

• Week 1: Why Business Coaches Struggle to Get Clients (And The 3-Part Fix) (You Are Here)

• Week 2: Why Newsletters Attract Clients More Effectively Than Social Media

• Week 3: How to Create a Newsletter That Converts Readers into Paying Clients

• Week 4: How to Run Your Newsletter Without It Taking Over Your Life

Why Business Coaches Struggle to Get Clients (And The 3-Part Fix)

Most coaches assume that getting clients is about marketing harder.
But client attraction isn’t a visibility problem—it’s a system problem.
Coaches stuck in feast-or-famine cycles experience three recurring issues:

• Lead Generation Chaos – They rely on referrals, LinkedIn posts, or cold DMs that don’t convert.

• Authority ≠ Clients – They build an audience but struggle to turn engagement into actual sales.

• Inconsistent Nurturing – Potential clients show interest but disappear when it’s time to invest.

These issues keep most business coaches in a constant client hunt, instead of building a predictable, inbound system that attracts clients automatically.

The 3-Part Fix: A System That Attracts Clients (Instead of Chasing Them)

There’s a simple three-stage shift that high-performing coaches make:

1. The Pull – Shift from Pushing to Attracting.

2. The Nurture – Turn Followers into Buyers.

3. The Close – Move Subscribers to Sales Calls Without Selling Hard.

This structured system eliminates random marketing efforts and replaces them with intentional, automated attraction.

Stage 1: The Pull – Attracting Clients Without Chasing

Most coaches waste their time on high-effort, low-return marketing—posting daily, engaging in comment sections, and sending cold outreach.

But the highest-paid coaches? They attract clients without aggressive selling.

The Shift:

❌ From: Posting and hoping someone books.
✔ To: A system that brings clients to you.

How? The Right Lead Magnet.

Instead of generic content that entertains, create a lead magnet that solves a pressing problem and captures leads into your email list.

Examples That Work:

• The 3-Step Guide to Charging Higher Coaching Rates.

• The Invisible Coach Problem—Why You’re Not Getting Clients (And How to Fix It).

• How to Attract Clients Without Cold Outreach (A Simple 5-Step System).

What This Does:

• Moves potential clients into your ecosystem without forcing a sale.

• Starts the relationship, positioning you as the go-to expert.

• Removes dependence on social media algorithms.

If you don’t have a clear lead magnet that attracts potential clients, this is the first bottleneck to fix.

Stage 2: The Nurture – Converting Attention into Trust

Attracting leads is step one—but most coaches fail at step two: nurturing those leads into high-intent buyers.

The Shift:

❌ From: Collecting subscribers but never engaging them.
✔ To: A structured nurture sequence that builds trust.

What a Powerful Nurture System Looks Like:

1. Email 1: Welcome + Reframe – Introduce your framework and shift their thinking.

2. Email 2-3: Authority & Insight – Teach them a core principle that proves your expertise.

3. Email 4-5: Soft CTA + Case Studies – Show how past clients have used your system to win.

4. Email 6+: Direct CTA – Make the offer.

The Most Common Nurturing Mistakes:

• Too much free content, not enough direction – You must prime them to see coaching as the solution.

• No storytelling – Facts don’t sell. Stories build trust.

• No follow-up system – Most conversions happen after multiple touchpoints, not the first offer.

If you’re not consistently nurturing your leads, they are likely forgetting about you and hiring someone else.

Stage 3: The Close – Moving Subscribers to Sales Calls Without Selling Hard

By this stage, your subscribers know, like, and trust you—but they still need to take action.

The Shift:

❌ From: Hoping people reach out.

✔ To: Structuring an automated conversion system.

Three Strategies That Convert Without Being “Salesy”

1. The Soft CTA Strategy – Instead of pushing for a sale, invite them into a conversation:

   • “If you’ve been thinking about working together, let’s chat. No pressure—just a strategy session to see what’s possible.”

2. Case Study Selling – Show, don’t tell:

   • “Last month, [Coach X] implemented this system and signed three new clients in six weeks. If you want the same strategy, let’s talk.”

3. The "Pre-Sold" Call Formula – Make your offer a no-brainer by creating a structured client journey:

   • Newsletter → Free Resource → Soft CTA → Pre-Sold Sales Call.

Why This Works:

• Subscribers feel in control—no forced sales.

• They’ve already engaged with your system—so conversion rates are higher.

• You’re filtering for high-intent clients—no more time wasted on “maybe” calls.

If your conversion process isn’t structured, this is where leads fall through.

Your Next Step: Audit Your Marketing Strategy

If you’re still stuck chasing clients, ask yourself:

• Do I have a system that moves people from lead to nurtured prospect to client?

• Am I relying too much on social media or referrals?

• Do I have an email sequence that builds trust automatically?

If you don’t like the answers, next week’s email will change everything.

Coming Next Week: Why Newsletters Outperform Social Media for Client Attraction

We’ll cover:

• Why social media followers don’t convert into paying clients.

• The hidden advantage of email over LinkedIn.

• How a newsletter keeps you top-of-mind, even when clients aren’t ready to buy yet.

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Or just hit reply and tell me: What’s the biggest challenge in getting clients right now?

Talk soon,

Gavin