Ready, Set, Coach!
How to Set Up a Coaching Business –
The Ultimate Course for Life Coaches
How to Set Up a Coaching Business That Feels Aligned, Professional, and Ready to Earn – Without Tech Overwhelm
Introduction
If you’re a Life Coach wondering how to set up a coaching business and finally turn your passion into a real, income‑generating practice, this course is for you.
You don’t need to be tech‑savvy, a marketing expert, or hire a virtual assistant yet. What you need is a clear, step‑by‑step plan – and guidance from someone who understands the process.
Ready, Set, Coach! is the complete admin and systems setup course for new or scaling Life Coaches who want to feel confident, legal, visible, and ready to start working with clients.


What You’ll Learn
✅ How to define your niche and create your first coaching offer
✅ How to set up branding, Canva assets, and a cohesive online presence
✅ How to build your website or landing page without hiring a developer
✅ How to automate bookings, payments, and client emails
✅ What legal essentials you must have (without needing a solicitor)
✅ How to feel like a legit business owner from day one
Who This Is For
This course is for you if:
- You’ve trained as a Life Coach and now want to set up your coaching business
- You feel overwhelmed by the admin side and don’t know where to start
- You’ve dabbled with branding or websites but feel stuck
- You want to look professional and be taken seriously – even as a beginner


Course Modules
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Introduction & Planning – lay the foundations for setting up your coaching business
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Branding & Visual Identity – create a professional look and feel that aligns with your niche
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Website Planning & Landing Page – build a simple, effective online presence without hiring a developer
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Social Media & Content Automation – streamline posts and stay visible without overwhelm
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Email Marketing & Lead Generation – grow your audience and attract the right clients
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Client Admin & Business Systems – manage bookings, payments, and communication with ease
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Legal, GDPR & Professionalism – cover the essentials to stay compliant and credible
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Scaling, Testimonials & Next Steps – expand your coaching business with confidence
Choose Your Coaching Business Setup Tier
Full video course
Niche and Offer Brainstorm Worksheet
Brand Personality Worksheet
Example Social Media Templates
Canva Template Pack – Example Posts
Social Media Content Calendar
Website Planning Worksheet
Walk through video on how to build a Landing Page
Lead Magnet Check List
Email Welcome Sequence Template for Lead Magnet
CRM Starter Spreadsheet
Launch Checklist
Everything in Starter +
“Lead Magnet in a Day” bonus workshop:
– How to create an ebook in Canva
– How to create a sign-up form in Mailerlite
– How to set up an automation series of emails in Mailerlite
– How to embed your lead magnet on to your website
Or choose a 2 month instalment plan at £148.50 per month
Everything in Pro +
2 x Power Hour with me – for tailored advice or troubleshooting support with your business setup
Custom review of your offer or website with personalised Feedback Form
Or choose a 3 month instalment plan at £165.66 per month
Everything in VIP +
A custom 5-page WordPress website build tailored to your brand and niche
5 page website all designed with Word Press YooTheme (including free user license)
Mobile, desktop, laptop design friendly
Free SSL Certificate (if using recommended Siteground hosting)
Business Email Set up
UpDraft+ for extra back up
WordFence for security, malware, firewall
Yoast for SEO
Cookie Banner plus Standard Privacy Policy
Google Analytics set up
Google Search Console set up
Uptime Robot free account set up
‘How to’ videos for simple edits if required
Or choose a 5 month instalment plan at £199.40 per month
Coaching Business Setup Tiers – At A Glance
Here’s a quick overview of what’s included in each tier of the Ready, Set, Coach! course, so you can choose the coaching business setup support that fits your goals.
✓ Full Video Course
✓ Accompanying Worksheets
✓ Launch checklist
✓ How to build a Landing Page video
✓ Full Video Course
✓ Accompanying Worksheets
✓ Launch checklist
✓ How to build a Landing Page video
✓ “Lead Magnet in a Day” bonus workshop
✓ Full Video Course
✓ Accompanying Worksheets
✓ Launch checklist
✓ How to build a Landing Page video
✓ “Lead Magnet in a Day” bonus workshop
✓ 2 x Power Hour with me
✓ Offer/website review
✓ Full Video Course
✓ Accompanying Worksheets
✓ Launch checklist
✓ How to build a Landing Page video
✓ “Lead Magnet in a Day” bonus workshop
✓ 2 x Power Hour with me
✓ Offer/website review
✓ Full WordPress website (5 pages, built-for-you)
Enroll Today
Best if you want to DIY at your own pace and set up your coaching business step by step.
Everything in Starter plus
“Lead Magnet in a Day” Workshop
Or choose a 2 month instalment plan at £148.50 per month
Everything in Pro plus
2 x Power Hours
Offer/website review
Or choose a 3 month instalment plan at £165.66 per month
Includes everything plus
A custom 5 page WordPress website built for you
Or choose a 5 month instalment plan at £199.40 per month
How Ready, Set, Coach! Helped Coaches Set Up Their Business
I created my own landing page from scratch! I hadn’t used Mailerlite before so it was all new to me. This great achievement was possible thanks to the Ready, Set, Coach course by the fabulous Caroline Mathews! Yes, the landing page is simple but it is mine, done thoroughly by me.
The Ready, Set, Coach Course has provided clear step by step guidance at every stage. It has been invaluable in starting up a business and marketing. Some very useful tools and documents are also included. Highly recommended.
Caroline’s Ready, Set, Coach course guided me through all the stages to set up a well-rounded business. She empowered me to have a go at building my own landing page and the great feeling from getting it as I want it and like it, is incredible. I will be adding to this first version of my landing page, one link at the time!
I’ve conquered a steep mountain by learning all the tech I needed to know to set up my coaching business – with the help of my Super VA Caroline Mathews, actually the Super Duper VA Caroline Mathews! Ready, Set, Coach is all I needed to get started!
FAQ
Nope! If you’re planning to start or have already started coaching – you’re welcome here. While formal qualifications aren’t required, some coaches choose to pursue accreditation later through organisations like IAPC&M to boost credibility and confidence.
You’ll get lifetime access to the full coaching business setup course – including all future updates.
The course is delivered through short, easy‑to‑follow videos with downloadable checklists, templates, and guides. You can learn at your own pace while setting up your coaching business step by step.
Nope. This course is designed to guide you through every tool with zero jargon. If you can open Canva, you’re ready to start setting up your coaching business.
Tier 3 (VIP) and Tier 4 (Elite) include direct support to help you continue setting up and growing your coaching business. You can also book additional Power Hours separately if you’d like one‑to‑one guidance.
You Became a Coach to Help People
You didn’t become a coach to stress over branding, booking systems, or GDPR.
Ready, Set, Coach! gives you everything you need to set up and launch your coaching business – simply, clearly, and confidently.
Choose your tier below and get started today!
Best if you want to DIY at your own pace and begin setting up your coaching business.
Everything in Starter plus:
“Lead Magnet in a Day” Workshop
Or choose a 2 month instalment plan at £148.50 per month
Everything in Pro plus:
2 x Power Hours
Offer/website review
Or choose a 3 month instalment plan at £165.66 per month
Includes everything, plus:
A custom 5 page WordPress website
Or choose a 5 month instalment plan at £199.40 per month
Not sure which tier to choose?
Book a free 30‑minute, no‑obligation call with me to discover which coaching business setup tier best suits your needs.