Frequently Asked Questions

Who do you work with?

I create business coaching programs for Heart-Centered Service Providers, Accidental Entrepreneurs, Coaches, Creatives, Consultants...

Basically, anyone who wants to start a business doing work that they love while providing a service that makes a positive impact.

And ALL of my strategies at ADHD friendly!

Is this a safe space for me?

I will never hide my values, my politics, or my advocacy work from my clients. All my spaces have a ZERO tolerance for bigotry or intolerant behavior.

I am pro DEI, LGBTQIA+ rights, and a raging Feminist and Liberal. If you take issue with any of that- then you probably won’t want to sign up for my stuff. Because I do donate to these causes- and that is where a portion of your money will end up.

In my advocacy work I’m the founder and CEO of The Gay Birthday Club, a 501c3 Non-Profit that you can check out here: www.gaybirthdayclub.org

And on the side of helping folks build businesses, I also advise progressive candidates on their social media and fundraising strategy. You can check that work out on TikTok and Instagram @katie.the.liberal

I'm going through coach training, and I’m not certified yet. Is it too early for me to start my coaching business?

No. Now is the perfect time for you to start your coaching business. Most independent certification programs require you to have paying clients while you work towards certification.

If you're going through the Co-Active Training Institute’s Coach Certification Program, then you'll be required to carry a minimum of 5 clients and do a total of 100 hours of coaching to pass.

The ICF (International Coach Federation) also has a minimum requirement of hours to achieve your ACC, PCC, and MCC. So having paying clients is required to move ahead.

Also - Getting your certification can be expensive. You might as well pay it off as you go!

Can you be my certification coach?

No. While I am a trained and certified Professional CoActive Coach, I don’t stick strictly to the Co-Active style of coaching in my work.

I blend it with Business Strategy, Business Training, and Leadership Development. This will confuse the bejeezes out of you while going through your certification.

However, I’ll happily work with you in conjunction with your Certification Coach.

Do you guarantee that your clients will make a certain amount of money?

I can't. Like with any kind of coaching program, your success is dependent on you doing the work.

If you hired a diet coach, went to all your sessions, and then didn't make any changes to your diet or exercise routines, you wouldn't see a change on the scale. It's the same with business coaching.

Historically my clients, who do the work, have made back their investment by month 3 of working together - if not sooner. They walk away with the core skills required to grow their business to six figures and beyond.

How much does it cost to work with you?

Depending on which business coaching program you sign up for, you can expect to invest anywhere from the a few hundred dollars to mid five-figures.

I have a digital courses: The Missing Link (How to market yourself on Linkedin) and Holistic Selling (How to sell without being pushy) that are a great place to start off if you're on a budget and need to learn how to make money now.

My group program, BYOB is designed to be accessible to those on a budget.

And my 1-1 programs are only for those who are really ready to invest in their own success.

Book a call with me to find out more.

I have no idea how to market or sell my service. In fact, I don't really know what my service is. Do I need to know more about my business before I work with you?

Absolutely not! Most of my clients come to me having little to no idea what the details of their business are - or how to market and sell them.

We design your programs and services together and develop a marketing plan. Then I’ll train you on a Holistic Selling system that’s effective, based in integrity, and doesn't feel gross.

I'm not a coach. I'm an expert in something, and I want to build a consulting business. Do you work with consultants who are just starting out?

Some of my most successful clients have been consultants! You can hear all about their success by going to my Case Studies Page.

The cool thing about starting any kind of serivce based business is that the skills are mostly the same. It’s the strategy that differs a bit, and I'll customize your strategy to your needs. Book a call to learn more.

I am not starting a business, but I would love to refer people to you- Do you have an affiliate program?

Absolutely! I always appreciate referrals from folks in my community- even if you’re not a client of mine.

Please reach out to my team directly to find out more: info@katiemcmanus.com

I saw a live you did on LinkedIn / Facebook / Instagram. I really loved it. Do you ever do keynote talks on those topics? How would I book you for that?

Yes, if I'm talking about it in a live then I can absolutely create a keynote talk on it.

You'll want to book a call with me so we can talk about your needs for the event. We can clarify what part of my message you think your audience needs to hear. To book a chat about your event, please email me at info@katiemcmanus.com.

I’ve heard about the Sales and Marketing training and business coaching you've done for companies. Do you still do this? How can I find out more?

Absolutely!

To inquire about having me train at your company, please book a Generate-Income Strategy Call.

Have a question that's not addressed?

Email me at info@katiemcmanus.com and I'll be happy to answer it!

I want to sign up for your coaching program, but I’m not sure it’s the right fit for me- can I cancel after signing up if I change my mind?

I have a no cancellation and a no-refunds policy, and here’s why.

On no cancellation: I only want to work with clients who are fully committed to starting and growing their businesses. If you’re thinking you want to “try it out” for a few months and then decide, then it sounds like you’re not fully committed to your business yet- and that’s OK! Starting a business is a big decision. There are a lot of really talented coaches who specialize in helping folks like you make that decision- and I’m not one of them. When you’re sure you want to do this, then come back and see me.

I also know that choosing the right coach is critical to your ultimate success. This is why I offer so many ways to experience my coaching before you ever invest a dollar with me. Check out my free group coaching call I host every Friday at 11am ET, Brave Biz Labs, or book a 1-1 Generate-Income Strategy Call with me to do a fit check.

I never rush anyone to sign up with me because I want my clients to feel completely confident in their choice to invest in themselves.

And the reason I have a no-refunds policy is the same reason why I advise my clients to have a no-refunds policy. For one- when clients know that they’ve invested money in a program that has no-refunds, they’re more motivated to work harder to make sure they get a return on their investment. I’m invested in my clients’ success both because I care and because I love a good testimonial from someone who’s gotten great results. People who have skin in the game get better results.

For two- Small businesses are not bank accounts for folks who want to store their money now to take it out later.