Coaching Celebrities

I’ve kept the exact same cell telephone number for the last 7-8 years. I’ve lived in NYC, NC and now Florida and in all the time, I have never changed phone numbers. Nor will I. Sure, it’s inconvenient for my mother who lives across town to need to dial a NYC telephone to get me and I am only a few miles away, but for me personally it’s worth it.

I have customers that still call me periodically for coaching that used this cell phone years ago. They like knowing that I’m only a call away whenever they need me. A number of those clients would likely have titles which you may recognize, and don’t utilize a coach on a regular basis, but if necessary, they know I’m there.

I have spent a huge portion of my career working with and for actors. Whether I advertising for them, do PR for them or consult and training with them, I’ve made part of my profession working in this marketplace. Because of this, I’ve gotten to know many agents, publicists and Event Planners.

I also coach individuals in business. Right now, it would appear that a large bulk of my clients are in brand new jobs, companies or going to make a transition. I do not operate by contract, just on an as needed basis. A number of my clients appear every week. Others are customers that are only once a month. I’m flexible because my clients are busy. So am I, and I am fine with them rescheduling with me a day in advance.

I began training this manner since the high profile clients I functioned could not meet on a regular basis. They were traveling or inaccessible at regular business times so I made allowances for them. As my enterprise and experience grew, I found that working with high profile kinds will be different than a traditional customer that may be.

I operate on a project basis with many of those high profile kinds. Some of them are high level executives, besides actors and I am there as a private consultant they call upon for many distinct issues. Most of them found me through the communicating coaching I supply and we’ve kept the connection going throughout the years. Whenever they call I merely write it down and keep a log. I usually bill once per month. On endeavors, I will estimate a price for the project and always try to come in under the quote.

I have customers that will fly in for the afternoon and for that, my prices are a bit higher than on the telephone. It’s a concentrated training session which may deal with family issues to creating a work out program or recreating a new or speech. We’ve discovered projects to make that they can market and we have written the outline of novels.

I noticed right up front which celebrities are keenly aware that people attempt to make a buck off of them so that I really charge them less in certain cases. Regardless, overestimating the invoice is the thing to do, and they always appreciate the financial break. I learned this early on when I had a repeat customer and I sent a bill that she questioned. She did not feel I had put in that much time with her so I informed her that I’d struggled with the invoice myself because the job was so”off and on”. So, I advised her to rip my bill and also to pay me what she believed she should. I received a wonderful check in the email that was only a tiny bit less than I’d originally charged and it had a nice note attached. It was undoubtedly the right decision because I’ve continued to coach that individual here and there over the last many decades.

Coaching high profile types are a great gig if you can get it. But don’t make the error of holding to your exact requirements or you may lose a client in the procedure. Those that I know appreciate my willingness to be more flexible with my schedule and also to reschedule if something else comes up. I am fair with all the cash and I attempt to deliver more than promised.

I really like the coaching people who are powerful, energetic and challenging. They never deny a challenge and they’re always searching for new ideas. They appreciate others that are hard working enjoy them.

That’s the reason why I keep my cell phone number the same. Being available to all these people is the name of the game.