All Blog Posts
Why Your Offer Stopped Selling When Nothing About It Changed
Your offer is profitable, your clients love it, and you feel dread every time you sit down to deliver it. In this episode recap, Lori Young and human design coach Jennifer Greiner break down why offers stop selling when the business owner outgrows them, how to run an energetic audit of your offer suite, and how to tell the difference between an offer that needs fixing and one you have already left behind.
Why Raising Your Prices Won't Stick Until You Fix This First
A client once told Lori Young to raise her price before she'd even finished the pitch, and she still didn't do it that day. In this post, she breaks down why a raised price doesn't stick until your offer is structured to hold it, and the specific patterns that keep good offers underpriced.
Is Your Offer Sales-Ready? 6 Pillars to Check Before You Launch
Two people signed up for an offer I built last November. In this post I break down exactly why, using the six pillars I now check every offer against before it goes out: positioning, structure, messaging, ecosystem, visibility, and sales.
The Summer Clean Out: Why Fewer, "Right" Offers Sell More
More offers don't mean more sales, they mean more decision fatigue for your buyers and more to manage for you. In this post, I walk through what every offer ecosystem needs first (a flagship offer), a simple gut check for what stays and what goes, and the real factors that decide what type of ecosystem actually fits your business.
The Identity Shift That Makes Selling Offers Feel Like You
Sales has always been Lori's Achilles heel as a marketer. In this guest episode with Jim Padilla, she gets honest about why, and the two of them dig into the identity work and practical infrastructure that actually changes how selling feels. Jim's Three Rs framework and the 7-11-4 rule are ones you'll want to write down.
When to Retire an Offer (And How to Do It with Grace)
Most coaches hold onto offers too long. Not because the offer is working, but because letting go feels risky. Lori Young shares the three signs it's time to retire an offer for real, a quick diagnostic to help you know the difference between resting and retiring, and a five-step process for closing that chapter with honesty and grace.
The Legal Checklist Every Online Offer Needs
Most online business owners know they need legal protection. Very few have all the pieces in place before their next launch. This post walks through the four-stage legal journey of an offer with attorney Natalie Puglisi, covering trademark, copyright, FTC-compliant marketing, and the contracts every checkout page requires.
Should You Have One Signature Offer or a Full Suite? How to Decide Based on Your Stage and Energy Strategy
Deciding between one signature offer and a full suite of offerings is one of the most common - and most misunderstood - decisions coaches and experts face. Research shows that service-based solopreneurs who try to launch multiple offers simultaneously are significantly more likely to experience burnout and revenue inconsistency than those who start focused. The right answer depends on your business stage, your energy capacity, and the clarity of your positioning - not what everyone else seems to be doing.
How I’m Building a Nervous System Aware Business (And You Can Too): 5 Ways I’m Simplifying Without Losing Ambition
Last year Lori noticed a subtle body signal while working: short, shallow “sips of air.” It was her nervous system waving a flag. In this solo episode, she shares a new reframe: simplification is a nervous system strategy. You’ll hear the 5 ways she’s simplifying her business this year, plus prompts to help you spot where your own business is leaking time, energy, trust, and capacity.
Your Coaching Offer Isn't Selling. Here Are the 5 Most Likely Reasons (and What to Do About Each One)
The coaching industry hit approximately $6.25 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $7.31 billion in 2025 — yet thousands of talented coaches are watching their offers sit unsold. The problem almost never comes down to skill. It comes down to systemic misalignment in positioning, messaging, structure, and the client journey. This guide breaks down the five most likely reasons a coaching offer isn't selling and gives specific, actionable steps to fix each one.
12 Sales Page Mistakes Keeping Coaches and Service-Based Experts from Converting Clients
When your sales page is not converting, it is easy to decide your offer is the problem. In this episode recap, Lori breaks down 12 common sales page mistakes that invisibly block conversions for coaches and service-based experts. You will learn how to spot language, design, and decision friction on your page and use the “three Rs” to make grounded, aligned changes that help the right people say yes.
Mastering the Game of LinkedIn to Build a Personal Brand + Sell More Offers with Natasha Walstra
Discover how LinkedIn strategist Natasha Walstra rebuilt her business after maternity leave by returning to the simplest truth: relationships create results. This blog explores her journey from burnout to clarity, the mindset shifts that changed everything, and the soft-sell strategies that helped her sell out her offers with ease. A powerful read for coaches and service providers who want aligned visibility and human-centered growth.
Using Your Voice to Amplify Your Authority and Visibility with Tiffany Armstrong
What if your voice was your most powerful marketing tool? In this guest episode with Tiffany Armstrong, we explore how to craft one signature talk that connects, converts, and positions you as the expert. Learn to speak to all four personality types, structure your message with purpose, and align your visibility with your offer — no big stage required.
FOUNDER REFLECTION: I Just Wanted to Coach…Not Become a Salesperson
In this honest Founder Reflection, Lori shares how her resistance to selling nearly stalled her business—and what finally helped her reframe sales as sacred service. If you’ve ever felt like you had to overgive to prove your worth, this story will resonate deeply. Discover the mindset shift, energetic boundaries, and intuitive structure that helped her reconnect with her value—and start leading with confidence.
How to Choose Your Coaching Niche Without Boxing Yourself In
Choosing a niche doesn’t have to mean boxing yourself in. This blog explores vertical, horizontal, and hybrid strategies—so you can clarify your focus, connect with the right clients, and grow your business with more ease, confidence, and alignment.
7 Myths About Lead Magnets That Keep Your Email List Full — But Not Paying
Tired of lead magnets that grow your list but not your revenue? In this post, Lori busts 8 common myths that keep even seasoned coaches stuck in outdated strategies. If you're ready to create a lead magnet that actually converts—without over-giving or chasing trends—this is your roadmap to a more intentional and profitable approach.
Is Your Offer Not Selling? Learn When to Pivot, Scrap, or Push Forward
When your offer isn’t selling, it can leave you questioning everything. Should you pivot, scrap it, or keep going? In this honest and strategic deep dive, Lori walks you through how to make the right decision for your business—and your energy. You’ll learn the key signs for each path and how to move forward with clarity, not confusion.
How to Know When to Create a New Offer (and When to Wait)
Feeling pulled to create a new offer—but not sure if it’s the right move? In this blog, Lori Young shares how to discern when it’s truly time to build something new versus when it’s wiser to pause, refine, or go deeper with what you already have. Learn the 3-question filter she uses with clients to make aligned, strategic decisions that support long-term growth.
The One-Sentence Offer Test: How to Write a Clear Offer Statement That Sells
If your audience doesn’t get your offer in one sentence, they’re not going to buy it. In this blog, Lori shares the simple, powerful framework behind her One-Sentence Offer Test—including the exact steps (and client examples) that turn a foggy message into a magnetic one. If you’ve been struggling to articulate your work clearly, this is the clarity boost your offer needs.
How to Know If Your Offer Idea Has Market Demand
Tired of launching offers that don’t land? Before you build another course, workshop, or program, make sure there’s real demand for it. This blog shows you how to test your coaching offer idea using simple tools, market cues, and voice-of-customer data — so you can build with confidence, not guesswork. Discover the signs, the strategies, and the soulful approach to pre-selling with ease.