10 Steps to Start Your Nutrition Coaching Business

Have you been dreaming about ditching your 9 to 5 job, elevating your personal training services with wellness and nutrition coaching skills, or starting a side hustle that not only brings you financial freedom, but also allows you to help others? If so, you’re in the right place. Keri Glassman, our founder of Nutritious Life and the Nutritious Life Studio has revolutionized the field of nutrition and coaching with her whole-person approach to health and wellness.  Recognizing the struggle for dietitians, nutritionists, and health and fitness professionals to find their footing in the industry, Keri has dedicated herself to sharing her expertise through her nutrition education platform: the Nutritious Life Studio. This coaching platform is specifically designed to fast-track the success of those passionate about health and wellness. The Become a Nutrition Coach program lays the groundwork for building a successful career in health and wellness, covering the basics of nutrition science and coaching skills and then teaches you how to skyrocket your career with extensive training. If you’re thinking of becoming a coach or upleveling your career in wellness, check out these 10 steps to help you begin (or elevate) your nutrition coaching business. Step 1: Get Clear on Your WHY Why do you want to start a nutrition business to begin with? What do you absolutely love learning about and talking about when it comes to nutrition? Think about what lights you up and how you could use that passion to support you inside of your business. Zero in on your WHY. Step 2: Take some time to dream!  What do you see other successful nutrition pros out there accomplishing that you’d like to accomplish yourself? There are so many business opportunities for nutrition coaches from running educational group programs, working with renowned wellness brands to developing apps, creating healthy food products or speaking at wellness events and seminars. If you can dream it, you can do it.  Alumni of the Nutritious Life certification course have developed numerous uber inspiring business models. Hollis Tuttle created an innovative app that offers curated workouts tailored to individual goals. Yasaman Vojdani, owner of the company Oat My Goodness, turned her dream into reality by launching a company that shares her passion for nutrition and cooking. Dr. Cori Cooper is a pharmacist turned nutrition coach that uses her certification from the Nutritious Life Studio to help her patients achieve their health goals. Each alumnus followed their passion for nutrition and successfully made their dreams come true and these are just a tiny snippet of examples. Step 3: Find a mentor Connect with a mentor who has years of experience, a business model you admire and someone that can provide guidance, advice and support as you navigate the early stages of your business.  Start by identifying professionals within your contacts who inspire you and  reach out to them for an informational interview or a casual coffee chat. Make sure to be specific in your reasons for wanting to connect. People are busy and they are less likely to make time for someone who is wishy-washy.  Remember, mentorship doesn’t always have to come from formal arrangements. The key is to remain open to learning and to seek advice from those who have walked the path before you. “I am so thrilled to have started this journey into nutrition. Keri is so energetic and sincere that even while studying online I felt connected to her as my teacher. Love the comprehensive 8 pillars of nutritious life. Thank you Keri and team. Looking forward to the master certification now! – – Iram Ahmedi, Nutritious Life Certified, Health and Life Coach“ Step 4: Find a community When it comes to starting a business, continued support and collaboration is paramount. There is nothing more valuable than a network of like-minded individuals who are just as passionate about nutrition and/or entrepreneurship as you are. Find a community that you can lean on for guidance, accountability, inspiration, answers to your burning questions and cheerleading when you need a pick-me-up!  The Nutritious Life Studio community has a robust network of nutrition coaches from all over the world with diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise: nurses, chefs, dietitians, doctors, acupuncturists, estheticians, fitness trainers, career-changers, social media experts, and more. Members of our group benefit from an incredibly supportive, inspiring, genuine and uplifting environment as well as our weekly “meetings of the minds” where we bounce ideas off of each other, collaborate and share resources for business growth. Step 5: Get certified Now that you have your why, it’s time to invest in your credibility. A reputable nutrition certification program will not only provide you with the necessary credentials to launch your nutrition business, but also deepen your knowledge of nutrition science and coaching techniques.  The Become a Nutrition Coach program is the most comprehensive certification for anyone looking to start and monetize their own nutrition coaching business. With over 120 lessons on everything you need to know about nutrition, coaching, and building your own business, this program will provide you with credibility and a treasure trove of resources.  When it comes to assessing a nutrition certification program, here are some steps to take:  Step 6: Register your nutrition coaching business This may not sound like the fun part, but legitimizing your business means things are getting real–and that is EXCITING!  Putting these things in order now will set you up for success when you’re ready to launch.  Step 7: Tell the world about your nutrition coaching business Craft your message and spread the word! Some steps I recommend taking for broadcasting your message, building relationships and sharing your business with your community and beyond include defining your brand and developing a strong message.  RELATED: How to Share Your Business with the World: A Step-by-Step Guide Step 8: Develop your nutrition coaching skills  Now it’s time to hone your coaching skills. Find two or three friends or family members to practice on, or lean on the Nutritious Life Studio community if you

How Becoming Nutritious Life Certified Changed My Career

Before studying nutrition, I wanted to be healthy. I came across the same obstacles that you probably face—conflicting messages from the media, trouble socializing with my friends while maintaining my lifestyle, inconsistent workouts, and trying to find that healthy balance between loving healthy food without letting it become an obsession. It’s taken about a decade of studying, but I’ve mastered the skills of healthy living and wellness and have a thriving company called The Well Necessities. A key part of my journey was The Nutritious Life Studio. My career began when I received my acceptance into Columbia University for my Master’s in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology. For the first time in my life, I had worked hard for something I could have previously only dreamed of attaining. My passion came alive and I realized I had found my true purpose. I went on to complete my dietetic internship at North Shore LIJ (now NorthWell Health), where I honed my clinical and medical nutrition skills and learned to work with a diverse population. Once passing the Registered Dietitian exam, I opened my private nutrition counseling practice. Still, I was missing some key skills that I thought The Nutritious Life Studio could provide, and it absolutely did. Here’s how: The Business Flow When I started my practice, I felt very unsure and unorganized. The Become a Nutrition Coach (BNC) program helped me to figure out how to create structure in my practice. Having Keri Glassman, MS, RD, CDN, as a Go-To Source of Information With 15+ years of education under her belt, Keri has heard it all.  She has become a mentor, friend and someone I can always email for help with a client. RELATED: Sign up for the next class of The Nutritious Life Studio Certification Program, now! The TNS Facebook Group The Nutritious Life Studio Facebook Group is a very smart group of men and women who are eager to support each other. From trainers to nutritionists to yoga instructors, the group is filled with people who have had a variety of experiences and are willing to share their information. Ongoing Education Access to the class remains open and is constantly being updated with new information and guest speakers, so you really get what you pay for. Having TNS as a resource to refer to is very helpful for me to go and review information I am unsure of or to just pop in to hear from a new speaker. Even the handouts are great and so useful! So, you want to follow Lisa’s lead?