Beachbody Coaching: Everything you need to know before diving in

I do make money through coaching, but that's never been my main driver and I currently don't do it full time.  I consider Beachbody a revenue stream within my business, but it's not the only thing I do.

Yes, of course, you do, but like any other business you start, you get paid based on your results.  The more customers and team members you bring into the business, the more you get paid, but it's not linear.  The pay scale increases dramatically when you start team building, but again, leadership is not for everyone. 

 

Some folks prefer to focus on just coaching customers and that's totally fine too, but that's a path to part-time income.  Not full time.

If you're a military spouse, it doesn't cost anything to become a coach.  For the rest of us, it costs $39.99 USD and $15 per month to be a Team Beachbody coach.  However, if you're going to support people with their workouts and nutrition (and do it with integrity and honesty), you need to have access to the workouts, so yes - you should buy the products as well. 

 

Most people start with our most popular and cost-effective product which is a year-long membership to all of Beachbody's workouts (this product is what I use every damn day to workout and I love it) and it also includes various options for the supplements. 

 

The superfoods are what most coaches opt for, while others opt for the protein recovery drinks and pre-workouts.  Either way, you can opt to keep getting those every month, or not.  The choice is yours, but you do pay the $15 a month for your website.  That's mandatory.

For me, it's coaching for Beachbody is about:

• • community
  • accountability
  • personal growth
  • ongoing support
  • extra income
  • flexibility & freedom

There's also a lot of incentives in the company, so the more you earn and grow, the more opportunity you have to go on trips and win fun prizes.  Other folks are drawn to the recognition - big stage appearances and call outs on social media. Again, those are all intended to inspire success for people who want to reach that far. 

Most coaches are happy making a couple of extra hundred dollars a month and having a group of people to connect with who support them with their goals.  It all depends on what you're after and there's no right or wrong path.

There's also zero pressure to do anything with the business.  I've gone through periods where I just let it coast and other times when I've really doubled down.  It's entirely up to the business owner to drive it where they want to go.

Oh, one last thing - it's a completely flexible business.  You do it on your time, where you want and surround yourself with the people you chose to work with.  That's another thing I love about it.

I was worried about this.  Once you start following coaches on social media, you start believing everyone and their grandmother is a coach.  But it's actually not true.  I heard (this is not a documented fact, so don't quote me) that of the 365,000 coaches, only 21,000 are actively working the business. 

What does that mean? 

It means a lot of people sign up as coaches just for the 25% discount, so not everyone is your competition.  Now, of that 21,000 active coaches, less than 500 are in leadership roles.  Think about that.  It's pretty lonely up there at the top, so if you're a go-getter, there's plenty of room to grow in this business.

The thing about this business is that it's a very low barrier to entry, so it's easy to sign up, but it's not easy to be successful.  But it's also not impossible to be successful.  Again, it all just comes down to the individual and how hard they're willing to work for success.

Oh, there's plenty of those, too!  For me, the biggest downside to this business is inviting.  It's considered a vital behavior for all coaches - because it truly is the best way to grow your business.  You're either inviting people to a fitness group or to join your team.  I think this is where most people are triggered because it can be the most natural or completely creepy experience depending on how you approach it. 

You've got to be willing to face rejection. 

My friend described it well - it's like asking 100 people to dance and the first 99 say no.  Ha!! That's how it feels some times, for sure!

I believe if you lead with that - you'll be fine.  If you want a big business, however, you have to invite (a lot).  If you want a business that grows slowly and organically, you can take a more passive approach.  That's what I do.

In my mind, Beachbody offers a great solution to a massive problem.  It's not just a weight-loss tool, it's a healthy lifestyle builder because community and habit-building are at its core.  But it's not the only path to better health and it's not the right solution for everyone. 

Only you can answer that question!

A helpful question to ask yourself is:  Am I willing to step out of my comfort zone by putting myself on social media, reaching out to new connections, inviting people to fitness groups or join my team?  This is hands down the hardest part of coaching, so if your answer to all of those questions are - heck ya!  Then this is a no brainer for you.

However, if you're someone who is shy and introverted (as I can be), making a public appearance can be difficult!  You might be surprised to know that many of the top coaches are introverts.  Because the majority of this business is done online, you don't have to leave the comfort of your home (or pjs) to be successful.  I think that appeals to a lot of quieter people.

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