@Buck the Rules I've changed several times. In the very beginning, it was high school & college athletes who want to maximize their athletic ability. That shifts shortly after that to Mary Kay ladies, which is where we made all the early money and success. When I removed that focus on a single person, my business tanked completely. Then I came back to focusing on Mary Kay. Through the years, I've added a few seekers - direct sales entrepreneur, speakers, parents, etc - but they were kept separate from each other in the very beginning of the journey until we could scale up based on the success. My advice - pick one person and START.
1. mompreneurs, 2. puppies, 3. mean people --- I can agree with your ordering!! LOL!! Thank you for this. I really appreciate the idea of entering a conversation that's already going on in our client's mind.
So good and hilarious at the same time! Such an in-depth and inspiring way to identify, connect with, and serve your SEEKER. Thank you so much, Sean, for always enlightening us with your wisdom AND humor! 🙏❤
Shifting potential clients from a target we are running after to a person seeking the information we already have is a powerful change in the way we can show up in service for people! Great content as always! I think a llama is a nicer loving animal too! haha
Loved this.... Why don't you do these funny things in your videos anymore? I think the bloopers in some of your videos is what attracted me to your channel. It was seeing a coach who wasn't afraid to show the mistakes he'd made while filming. Who didn't take himself too seriously. Who was real.. Thank you for this video. This has been soooooooooo helpful.
Thank you Jeniffer and yeah, I miss these bloopers too. We keep in almost all of what comes out naturally in our videos and there was just a lot more when we were doing more of these direct to camera videos rather than the podcast style videos we have now. But thank you again for highlighting it. Even though this video literally took hours to edit to get all the effects and silliness, which we don't have the space for anymore, I do miss them!
Thank you for this valuable video, i can see the value, no i can FEEL the value, i was struggling for long to identify my nich, not ready still, but your video brought back so many stories and emotions that now i can feel the nich, soon to be put in words, again big thank you
Hey Sean , great show the more I listen to your programs, the more I will like to learn about couching, because in a short future I will like to help more people, thanks.
thank you Sean, i really appreciate your experience and taking the time to make these videos. The content you provide is very valuable for me and I am certain many others. Great blessings to you.
Thank you for clarifying this. I spend time studying the experts in my niche, and it seems like they aren't being 'ultra specific' with their marketing like I've been taught. And it's been confusing for me when it comes to blogging and coaching. Now I understand why.
great video! inspired as usual! personal shifts and new insights over here. thank you. i serve women searching for approval through the perfection of their physical looks, intelligence, and external achievements.
Thanks. ;) That's a great seeker, and VERY common out there! If there's a certain age or any other characteristics that you can identify to tighten up the focus a bit more, that could help too. Not necessary, but could be helpful.
Thank you so much Seansmith~very good sharing and it’s inspire me a lot!👍🏻👍🏻Its quite difficult to me to target which group of seeker is suitable for me,But I think I should think about it again after watching your video~thx☺️
@@coachseansmith I specialize in working with women, especially retired military spouses who have sacrificed for the mission for 20-30 years and once the military member retires, the spouse is left lost and needs help finding their new purpose/their new mission. This is something I am very familiar with as both my mother, 2 sisters and myself are former military spouses.
Appreciate you talking on core factors influencing our thought to identify IDC! Appreciate if you can elaborate a specific case practically or steps on a Business , let's say for Corporate Training on Emerging Technology from a University....Great teaching...thx
I am taken your elite coaching I am finishing the payments today!! But! I wanted to know do you think when I finish that I will have more clarity or as I keep teaching classes that instead will give me more clarity? I am coaching for free right now because I want practice
@@michelletaylor9916 Thanks for letting me know. That course isn't designed as a marketing course, so we don't dive into niche markets or marketing messages, it's strictly a coaching skillset & confidence course. We do have some other resources if you want marketing or messaging or mindset support though. However, more practice as you said, will definitely help you identify or clarify your target clients. This video might help too, if you haven't watched it: ua-cam.com/video/lgM0M2ccUJg/v-deo.html
Hey Sean, great depth on this topic. I've been paying a coaching team to guide me and honestly a waste of money, I'm getting nothing much at all from their "help". That's why I'm searching UA-cam for answers. I have an idea who my avatar is, and yes, it's a version of me from my early years. And I've identified the "pitch" -- but somehow it feels disingenuous EVEN THOUGH it comes from my own story. "I help women who've endured years of abuse to overcome fear, shame, and trauma, so that they can finally feel deep inner peace and discover or rediscover their confidence". And... Somehow I don't know if this really speaks to my client... Because I still have some confusion over who she is... Does any of that make sense? 🤔🤔🤔
Great stuff Sean. This really clears up the lesson in the marketing program you provide. While coaching do you offer some of your significant experiences to make the emotional understanding between you and your clients. While at the same time not making it about you. Thank you
Hi Sean, I spent a lot of time narrowing down my niche & ideal client. What you shared in this video makes a lot of sense. When I spent time thinking about Who I want to coach, I came up with Intelligent women in business, in their 30s-60s, who want to achieve their goals. I don't want to narrow down those specific goals, as it could be self-care, finding balance in their life, health, etc. Is this too wide of a net? If I specified further, Intelligent women in the financial & healthcare fields, in their 30s-60s, who want to achieve their goals, is this specific enough? I've worked in both finance & healthcare so I bring that expertise. thanks!!
Concentric circle is great way to get around the normal resistance to "giving up" opportunistic clients. The issue here is can you provide valuable insight, experience and perspective. I do not think people should be coaching that do not have their own life and career act together. It is easy to get a Coaching Cdrtification but you must bring good life experience to the job to provide value. Of course, the more relatable your experience is to the prospect the greater the chance of closing them -- I think this is "wrong thinking" in many ways but it is how people think. Coaches ask good questions (Socratic Method) and can provide value without specific experience like the client - but of course having walked the same path (i.e. industry, job, issues) provides sympatico and allows the Coach to dive deeper. I generally only coach CEOs and Entrepreneurs. I could never do that if I did not have decades experience being a CEO. Would you want to hire a Football Coach that never played football? Probably not - because that involved lots of specific, technical experience.
Thanks for this information, I have downloaded your offer. So are you saying start off with a target audience that is like me and what I have been searching for?
Hello Sean. Wonderful video !! Thank you ! I'd like to access the free training but I'm not receiving the password, is there still a way to access it ?
Hey coach I tried getting your free seeker video course but the page said I need a password. What password should I use to see your seeker course thank you. Coach Craig
I asked Valerie to get back to you with that info. Did you get it from her yet? Our system sent you several emails but apparently they're getting filtered out. We got you though! And if it still doesn't work, give us a call at 805-552-4423 and we'll take care of you.
coachseansmith I have created a platform for men to break through their limiting beliefs, improve their overall health, wealth and relationships so they can live an empowered life. The reason for this is because I lacked a Father figure/role model to help guide and coach me plus in the UK 3 out of 4 Men are suicide victims (that’s 12 a day) and one of the reasons is because they don’t open up and being authentic!
Who is your seeker? I'd love to know...
Entrepreneurs who want to stand out in videos! I'm a video strategist coach. Thanks for the tips. Great video!
@Buck the Rules I've changed several times. In the very beginning, it was high school & college athletes who want to maximize their athletic ability. That shifts shortly after that to Mary Kay ladies, which is where we made all the early money and success. When I removed that focus on a single person, my business tanked completely. Then I came back to focusing on Mary Kay. Through the years, I've added a few seekers - direct sales entrepreneur, speakers, parents, etc - but they were kept separate from each other in the very beginning of the journey until we could scale up based on the success. My advice - pick one person and START.
@@LucyGriffithsdotcom Awesome, Lucy! That sounds great and there are definitely LOADS of people who need/want that!
@@coachseansmith Yes! I've been an international journalist for 20 years and I believe this is my niche.
@@LucyGriffithsdotcom Perfect! That's really important credibility! :)
Why do these videos not have more views ?! Incredible amounts of value
Thank you for that, Rhi. :). I appreciate that a lot.
Because he is targeting only core and specific Customers, He has used his own Teachings..great.
1. mompreneurs, 2. puppies, 3. mean people --- I can agree with your ordering!! LOL!! Thank you for this. I really appreciate the idea of entering a conversation that's already going on in our client's mind.
Love this! Educational and hilarious 😂
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OMG! I love the shifts you are explaining. 'Serve your seeker' is just fantastic. Thank you
;) I'm glad that landed with you, Charlie. =D
So good and hilarious at the same time! Such an in-depth and inspiring way to identify, connect with, and serve your SEEKER. Thank you so much, Sean, for always enlightening us with your wisdom AND humor! 🙏❤
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Shifting potential clients from a target we are running after to a person seeking the information we already have is a powerful change in the way we can show up in service for people! Great content as always! I think a llama is a nicer loving animal too! haha
Llama Llama!! :) Thank you. It's all about service.
Very clear,your explanation is always clear
Thank you Mariame.
@@coachseansmith my pleasure Sean
Slap-knee sense of humor + the world's greatest analogies + 786 aha moments = Sean Smith wrapped up in a package with a bow =)
You're the best Kaitie! :) Thank you.
@@coachseansmith Just honest!! =)
Wow. That was awesomely clear. I struggled in this area and this has brought a lot of clarity to knowing my seekers. Thanks.
Excellent! It’s such a critical step that most coaches struggle with. 🙌🏼
Behind every good kid is a great dad! I agree!
Yes! Getting clear on your ideal customer is so important. I love the whole idea about serving people before you're at the "top of the mountain"
:) Thanks, Kate.
Loved this....
Why don't you do these funny things in your videos anymore? I think the bloopers in some of your videos is what attracted me to your channel. It was seeing a coach who wasn't afraid to show the mistakes he'd made while filming. Who didn't take himself too seriously. Who was real..
Thank you for this video. This has been soooooooooo helpful.
Thank you Jeniffer and yeah, I miss these bloopers too. We keep in almost all of what comes out naturally in our videos and there was just a lot more when we were doing more of these direct to camera videos rather than the podcast style videos we have now. But thank you again for highlighting it. Even though this video literally took hours to edit to get all the effects and silliness, which we don't have the space for anymore, I do miss them!
This was a really great explanation!! :) I love the way you present information both in the way you explain it and your metaphors
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Thank you Sean. You are the best. 🙏
You are a great teacher! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise.
Best video on youtube for finding your ideal client!
Great content, Sean! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for this valuable video, i can see the value, no i can FEEL the value, i was struggling for long to identify my nich, not ready still, but your video brought back so many stories and emotions that now i can feel the nich, soon to be put in words, again big thank you
Thank you so much! This video has helped me a lot to become clear on the person who is SEEKING my help
Hey Sean , great show the more I listen to your programs, the more I will like to learn about couching, because in a short future I will like to help more people, thanks.
I really owe your lectures…must say, your sessions are completely versatile.
thank you Sean, i really appreciate your experience and taking the time to make these videos. The content you provide is very valuable for me and I am certain many others.
Great blessings to you.
This was a really valuable video - so much to think about. Thank you for sharing this
Really love it. I am not into life coach but still helpful in my business. Awesome video
Oh, great! I'm glad the concepts transfer to your business and industry as well, Maeng! I wish you all the best.
Very timely for me. Thank you.
Very helpful. Super Clarity! Thank you!
This was so so helpful ! Thank you 🙏🏼
Thank you for clarifying this. I spend time studying the experts in my niche, and it seems like they aren't being 'ultra specific' with their marketing like I've been taught. And it's been confusing for me when it comes to blogging and coaching. Now I understand why.
Great content Sean, I found this very helpful
Thank you this was very valuable blessing to you and thank you so much...
I'm so grateful!!
This was an amazing a gold of a value
Thank you for that! I’m glad it landed. ;)
Very useful information. Thank you
great video! inspired as usual! personal shifts and new insights over here. thank you. i serve women searching for approval through the perfection of their physical looks, intelligence, and external achievements.
Thanks. ;) That's a great seeker, and VERY common out there! If there's a certain age or any other characteristics that you can identify to tighten up the focus a bit more, that could help too. Not necessary, but could be helpful.
@@coachseansmith yes! totally agree and i'm committed to reassessing. thank you!!
Thank you so much Seansmith~very good sharing and it’s inspire me a lot!👍🏻👍🏻Its quite difficult to me to target which group of seeker is suitable for me,But I think I should think about it again after watching your video~thx☺️
unique content thanks!
Thank you for that. ;)
Really appreciate your work. Confirmed my belief in my message! Thanks for sharing your understanding of the process to success.
Thank you so much for that, Kendel. I appreciate you. Would you share what that message of yours is???
@@coachseansmith I specialize in working with women, especially retired military spouses who have sacrificed for the mission for 20-30 years and once the military member retires, the spouse is left lost and needs help finding their new purpose/their new mission. This is something I am very familiar with as both my mother, 2 sisters and myself are former military spouses.
@@kendelpaulsen1821 AMAZING mission, Kendel! Super important and helpful for so many people. Are you already doing this as a business?
Appreciate you talking on core factors influencing our thought to identify IDC! Appreciate if you can elaborate a specific case practically or steps on a Business , let's say for Corporate Training on Emerging Technology from a University....Great teaching...thx
Love the lama. Someone once said there are fifty ways to leave a lama
Thank you! Someone knew i needed this 👆🏾
🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
Thank you, great video and very helpful for me
I'm glad it landed well for you, Moira. :)
I love it , I've switched to a new niche and now I'm trying to learn my new audience again😒 as hard as it was the first niche I chose lol
Keep leaning in and making progress, your niche will often identify you as you stay in motion. ;)
I am taken your elite coaching I am finishing the payments today!! But! I wanted to know do you think when I finish that I will have more clarity or as I keep teaching classes that instead will give me more clarity? I am coaching for free right now because I want practice
Til I fully graduate
And get certified because already it's so good!
@@michelletaylor9916 Thanks for letting me know. That course isn't designed as a marketing course, so we don't dive into niche markets or marketing messages, it's strictly a coaching skillset & confidence course. We do have some other resources if you want marketing or messaging or mindset support though. However, more practice as you said, will definitely help you identify or clarify your target clients.
This video might help too, if you haven't watched it: ua-cam.com/video/lgM0M2ccUJg/v-deo.html
Great video and important teaching.
Thank you Charles. I appreciate that. ;)
This was fantastic!! And perfect for where I was in my decision.
Thanx a lot! You're superb!!
Great Video!! Good job!!
Thank you, I appreciate that. Especially from a genius!!! :)
This was so helpful
I'm glad it landed well with you Ameerah. =)
Great content Sean. Thank you.
Awesome, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for the love.
Great video Sean. Thank you for sharing. I loved your "Llama's Eye" example. The twins and flip chart was great - had me laughing :)
Glad it could bring a few laughs Diane. =D
Hey Sean, great depth on this topic. I've been paying a coaching team to guide me and honestly a waste of money, I'm getting nothing much at all from their "help". That's why I'm searching UA-cam for answers.
I have an idea who my avatar is, and yes, it's a version of me from my early years. And I've identified the "pitch" -- but somehow it feels disingenuous EVEN THOUGH it comes from my own story. "I help women who've endured years of abuse to overcome fear, shame, and trauma, so that they can finally feel deep inner peace and discover or rediscover their confidence".
And... Somehow I don't know if this really speaks to my client... Because I still have some confusion over who she is... Does any of that make sense? 🤔🤔🤔
Great stuff Sean. This really clears up the lesson in the marketing program you provide. While coaching do you offer some of your significant experiences to make the emotional understanding between you and your clients. While at the same time not making it about you. Thank you
Hi Sean, I spent a lot of time narrowing down my niche & ideal client. What you shared in this video makes a lot of sense.
When I spent time thinking about Who I want to coach, I came up with Intelligent women in business, in their 30s-60s, who want to achieve their goals.
I don't want to narrow down those specific goals, as it could be self-care, finding balance in their life, health, etc. Is this too wide of a net?
If I specified further, Intelligent women in the financial & healthcare fields, in their 30s-60s, who want to achieve their goals, is this specific enough? I've worked in both finance & healthcare so I bring that expertise.
thanks!!
I am grateful for your videos! Thank you! Is the SEEKER training still available? After putting my email details, it doesn't go through.
Concentric circle is great way to get around the normal resistance to "giving up" opportunistic clients. The issue here is can you provide valuable insight, experience and perspective. I do not think people should be coaching that do not have their own life and career act together. It is easy to get a Coaching Cdrtification but you must bring good life experience to the job to provide value. Of course, the more relatable your experience is to the prospect the greater the chance of closing them -- I think this is "wrong thinking" in many ways but it is how people think. Coaches ask good questions (Socratic Method) and can provide value without specific experience like the client - but of course having walked the same path (i.e. industry, job, issues) provides sympatico and allows the Coach to dive deeper. I generally only coach CEOs and Entrepreneurs. I could never do that if I did not have decades experience being a CEO. Would you want to hire a Football Coach that never played football? Probably not - because that involved lots of specific, technical experience.
Yes, Indeed Bob. I definitely agree. Thanks for that contribution.
Thank you - great message!
You're welcome, and thanks for the comment.
Thank you!
You're welcome. ;)
Thanks for this information, I have downloaded your offer. So are you saying start off with a target audience that is like me and what I have been searching for?
This is really helpful. Thank you 🙏😁
Love this 🙏
Lamas Eye very funny I was seeing Buddhist monks Until the Lhmas chasing a man very cool Sean
=) haha
Hello Sean. Wonderful video !! Thank you !
I'd like to access the free training but I'm not receiving the password, is there still a way to access it ?
Sony L Use the password SEEKER. And what’s your email address so I can make sure we have it correct in the system?
@@coachseansmith Thank you !
It's sony.lavigne@kedgebs.com
Sony L I’ll have my assistant check the system. We’re you able to get in with the SEEKER password?
Hey coach I tried getting your free seeker video course but the page said I need a password. What password should I use to see your seeker course thank you. Coach Craig
I asked Valerie to get back to you with that info. Did you get it from her yet? Our system sent you several emails but apparently they're getting filtered out. We got you though! And if it still doesn't work, give us a call at 805-552-4423 and we'll take care of you.
@@coachseansmith hey just seeing I'll jump on this and check today
@@youngfitmia171 All good, lemme know if I can help you get in. ;)
Makes so much sense, great video Sean :-)
I'm glad it landed well for you, my friend. Thanks a bunch for your comment. ;)
coachseansmith it really did! Using it already and told my wife about it too 😜😊
Afro Ndiritu - Empowering Men Nice! I’d love to know more about your work empowering men, too. We need more of that in this world.
coachseansmith I have created a platform for men to break through their limiting beliefs, improve their overall health, wealth and relationships so they can live an empowered life.
The reason for this is because I lacked a Father figure/role model to help guide and coach me plus in the UK 3 out of 4 Men are suicide victims (that’s 12 a day) and one of the reasons is because they don’t open up and being authentic!
@@buri461 That's EVERYTHING!!! What kind of platform? Is it a product? Or a social media platform? Something else? So valuable nowadays.
Llama's eye!
haha =)
woooooaaaa, thank youuuuuuu
omg... lmao @ the llama clip
That was sooo funny, right? =D
🤣🤣👍👍 ànd súch good content!!!! Thànk you...!!
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