Coaching for Beginners: How to Start Your Coaching Career and Find Your First Clients

 June 02, 2025

Coaching for Beginners: How to Start Your Coaching Career and Find Your First Clients

You’ve finished your training. You’ve earned your certification. You’re excited, motivated, and ready to change lives. But now that you’re certified, one big question keeps coming up:

“Where do I start?”

If you’re reading this, chances are you’re a newly qualified coach trying to figure out how to launch your coaching business, attract clients, and turn your certification into a real, rewarding career. You’re not alone. Many talented, passionate coaches get stuck at the very beginning—not because they aren’t ready to coach, but because they don’t know how to get started.

This blog is your guide to coaching for beginners—practical, motivating, and clear. You’ll learn how to overcome the most common challenges new coaches face, and discover why Love2Coach is the platform built to help you grow from the ground up—without stress, without overwhelm, and without spending money.


The Hidden Challenges of Being a Beginner Coach

Most coach training programs are focused on teaching coaching models, active listening, accountability techniques, and how to create transformation. And while those skills are critical, they leave one major question unanswered:

How do I actually get clients?

Here are some common frustrations new coaches face:

  • “I’m certified, but no one knows I exist.”

  • “I’m not sure what services or packages I should offer.”

  • “I don’t know how to market myself.”

  • “Should I build a website first? Or post on social media?”

  • “How do I charge for my services without feeling guilty or unsure?”

It’s no surprise that many beginner coaches spend weeks—sometimes months—spinning their wheels. But it doesn’t have to be that way.


Coaching for Beginners: A Practical, Step-by-Step Guide

Let’s simplify this process. You don’t need complicated funnels or expensive business plans. You just need a roadmap—and a platform that supports you at every step.

Here’s how to start your coaching career with clarity and confidence.


Step 1: Claim Your Coaching Identity

This might sound basic, but it’s one of the most powerful steps. You are no longer training to become a coach. You are a coach now.

Own it in your language, in your bio, and in your interactions. Update your LinkedIn headline. Tell people in your network. The shift in how you present yourself will attract opportunities before you even run ads or launch a website.

Ask yourself:

  • What transformation do I help people achieve?

  • Who am I most passionate about working with?

  • What problems do I understand best?

These questions will guide your messaging and give you a clear sense of direction.


Step 2: Create an Offer Clients Can Understand

New coaches often hesitate to price or package their services because they fear “getting it wrong.” But your clients need clarity.

Start with simple offers:

  • One-off clarity session – for new clients who want a taste of coaching.

  • Monthly coaching package – for deeper transformation and regular support.

Keep it simple. The easier it is for someone to understand what you do, the more likely they are to book.


Step 3: Skip the Website—for Now

A big mistake beginner coaches make is waiting to start their business until their website, logo, or brand is “perfect.” You don’t need perfection—you need visibility.

That’s where Love2Coach changes the game.


Why Love2Coach Is the Ideal Starting Point for Beginner Coaches

Love2Coach is a global coaching marketplace built specifically to support new and established coaches. It was created by coaches, for coaches who understand exactly what you’re facing at the beginning of your journey.

Here’s what makes Love2Coach unique:

  • Completely free to join

  • No commissions taken—you keep 100% of your earnings

  • No credit card required

  • No monthly or hidden fees

  • All coaching niches welcome—mindset, career, wellness, relationships, and more

  • Designed to be the world’s largest coaching marketplace

It’s not just a platform. It’s a launchpad.


Step 4: Set Up Your Love2Coach Profile

Think of your Love2Coach profile as your storefront. It’s where potential clients get to know you and book your services. You can set it up in under an hour.

Your profile includes:

  • A warm, professional bio

  • Your coaching services and areas of focus

  • Pricing for sessions and packages

  • A booking calendar

  • Client testimonials and reviews

  • Optional blog posts or content to showcase your expertise

You don’t need web design experience. You don’t need a tech team. Love2Coach makes your business look and feel professional from day one.


Step 5: Get Discovered Without Doing the Marketing Yourself

Let’s face it—most beginner coaches don’t enjoy marketing. Writing endless social media posts, running ads, or cold messaging strangers isn’t why you got into coaching.

Love2Coach markets the platform for you.

That means:

  • Clients already looking for coaching visit the site

  • They search by niche and browse profiles like yours

  • You get discovered without lifting a finger or spending a penny on ads

It’s ideal for beginner coaches who want to build momentum without burnout.


Step 6: Book Clients and Get Paid—Directly

When someone books you through your profile, you stay in control. You set your prices, determine your availability, and choose how to accept payment.

Love2Coach does not take a commission or interfere with your client relationship.

You keep 100% of what you earn.


Step 7: Deliver Coaching Your Way

You don’t need fancy platforms or expensive software. Most coaches use simple, free tools like:

  • Zoom

  • Google Meet

  • Phone calls

Love2Coach doesn’t dictate how you coach. It simply connects you to the people who need your services.

Whether you offer one-off transformation calls or long-term support, you deliver your coaching sessions on your terms.


Step 8: Build Social Proof with Reviews

As a new coach, trust is everything. And nothing builds trust faster than positive client feedback.

After sessions, your clients can leave public reviews directly on your Love2Coach profile. These reviews:

  • Help you stand out

  • Improve your ranking on the platform

  • Encourage new clients to book with confidence

You can also add blog posts or tips to show your voice and expertise.


Step 9: Grow at Your Own Pace

Starting simple doesn’t mean staying small. As you gain confidence and experience, you can:

  • Increase your prices

  • Create new service packages

  • Promote your profile to your network or on social media

  • Turn one-time sessions into long-term relationships

Love2Coach scales with you—without charging you more for growing.


Love2Coach: Designed for Beginners, Built for Growth

Unlike other platforms designed by tech companies or corporate teams, Love2Coach was built by actual coaches who understand your journey.

That’s why it’s:

  • Free from start to finish

  • Focused on real-world coaching needs

  • Supportive of every niche and experience level

  • Committed to becoming the world’s largest coaching marketplace

You don’t need to do this alone. Love2Coach gives you a place to start, grow, and thrive—with zero financial risk and full support.


Final Words: It’s Time to Begin

You became a coach because you want to help people create change. But the truth is, you can’t help anyone if no one knows you’re there.

You don’t need to wait until you’re “ready.” You don’t need to spend months building a brand. You don’t need to figure it all out alone.

You just need to begin.

Love2Coach was built to make that beginning simple, supported, and sustainable.


Ready to Start Your Coaching Journey?

Visit www.love2coach.io today and create your free profile.

No fees. No commissions. No credit card.
Just you, your skills, and a platform that connects you with the people who need your coaching.

Coaching for beginners doesn’t have to be confusing. Love2Coach makes it clear.