Business idea · Education
Personalized Coaching Sessions
Personalized Coaching Sessions: Offering personalized coaching sessions for students who complete the sleep consultant certification, providing ongoing support and guidance. It was pitched on The Side Hustle Show, hosted by Nick Loper, in the episode "$10k a Month Helping Babies and Toddlers Sleep (Greatest Hits)" (aired June 5, 2025).
At a glance
| Podcast | The Side Hustle Show |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Nick Loper |
| Episode | $10k a Month Helping Babies and Toddlers Sleep (Greatest Hits) |
| Aired | June 5, 2025 |
| Category | Education |
| Real companies on the episode | ThriveCart, Canva, Center for Pediatric Sleep Management, Shopify, Snoozefest, Showit |
The problem it solves
Graduates of the course may feel uncertain about applying their new knowledge. Coaching helps them navigate real-world challenges effectively.
How it makes money
One-on-one sessions available for a fee, providing an additional revenue stream beyond the course sales.
Skills you need
Coaching skills, knowledge of sleep consulting, and the ability to provide constructive feedback and support.
The market, and why this works now
The rise of online education platforms like Teachable enables sleep consultant certification graduates to easily market their personalized coaching sessions. A practical first-revenue move involves promoting these sessions within relevant Facebook groups dedicated to parenting and sleep advice, where potential clients seek support. A notable risk includes the potential for high customer acquisition costs if the marketing strategies do not effectively reach the target audience, impacting profitability in the initial stages.
Our analysis, written after the episode. Not a quote from the show.
Real companies discussed on this episode
- ThriveCart
ThriveCart is a shopping cart platform that simplifies the checkout process for online businesses, allowing users to create one-page checkout forms.
- Canva
Canva is a graphic design platform that enables users to create visual content using templates and drag-and-drop features.
- Center for Pediatric Sleep Management
An online certification program that trains individuals to become sleep consultants, focusing on both the technical aspects of sleep consulting and business development.
- Shopify
Shopify is a commerce platform that allows businesses to create online stores and sell products. It provides various templates and AI tools to facilitate the sales process.
- Snoozefest
A sleep consulting business that helps parents with babies and toddlers sleep through the night.
- Showit
Showit is a website building platform that allows users to create customizable websites with a focus on visual design.
Where this idea came from
Podcast: The Side Hustle Show, hosted by Nick Loper
Episode: $10k a Month Helping Babies and Toddlers Sleep (Greatest Hits)
Aired:
Summarized from the episode transcript. The show does not say which speaker raised each idea, so we credit the show, not a person.