Hi, I’m Nicole Dobransky, a business coach for run coaches & I’m so glad you’re here!
I am a former accountant who fell in love with running and made it my career. I knew from the start that I chose the wrong career, but was too proud and fearful to make a change. Accounting was a respectable job & running was a hobby, RIGHT?
When I started running, I started a blog and a twitter account to share it with others.
However, I had no intention of making it a career. I tried a few ways to make extra income & even considered paths like personal training (I didn’t feel qualified to a be a run coach yet, but figured a PT certification could be a start) , but after several google searches I gave up on the idea. It seemed risky and unlikely that I could match or even surpass my stable income as a CPA. Plus, turns out most of those jobs require you to work nights and weekends and I spent that time running.
Once I became a mom, I took an extended maternity leave and since I love to be busy, I started my business as a coach, “just for fun”. I loved helping people and found my business far more fulfilling than my 9-5 as a corporate accountant.
Even 2 years in, finding people to help was harder than I realized. When I first started, I would work with anyone and everyone. My marketing was all over the place -referrals, friends of friends, random instagram or blog followers. I wanted a way to grow, but I was fearful that by “niching down” I’d exclude potential clients and not be successful.
Yet, I had no sustainable system for growth. I wasn’t confident that I could fill spots in my groups because I had no idea where they came from! I was spinning my wheels, getting frustrated and worst of all: losing hope that I could really make my dreams of a full time income doing something I love a reality.
It was only once I found a business coach that I felt confident creating a niche. After that:
✨My income exploded, tripling my income in one year and continuing to grow year after year.
✨I felt confident and excited to create social media content instead of confused and uncertain.
✨I was able to build systems to attract more of my favorite athletes to me 24/7.
✨I started working with more reliable, dedicated women who made my work more enjoyable.
✨It gave me confidence to set boundaries so I had more precious time with my family.
Now, I can fill my athlete roster and coaching groups via email marketing. I work with excited, motivated runners that I love to help and who follow through & make it fun! I’ve created a sustainable, significant income that I can rely on to support my family and my lifestyle of travel and running adventures. And most importantly, I LOVE what I do.
And now I want to help YOU do the same. If you’re a run coach, you’ve come to the right place!
I founded Runner Rising with you in mind.
I’m on a mission to help other women create a thriving, sustainable and enjoyable career out their passion for running. I will provide you with the systems, mindset and tools you need to help you build your client roster, feel confident charging what you’re worth, and LOVE the athletes you coach.
If you’re a run coach who is ready to take your business to the next level, here’s how you can learn from me:
Listen to the Runner Rising Podcast!
Follow Runner Rising on Instagram!
Subscribe to the Runner Rising weekly business tip email.
Work with me! I am opening up my first 1:1 coaching clients at a discounted, 50% off rate. Learn more about 1:1 coaching & the Runner Rising Roadmap.
