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I work with health coaches that want to make a difference in women’s lives, ditch the hustle, and still have a thriving, profitable business, all while maintaining balance in their own lives.
My team can help you do this with a curated marketing strategy, monthly content calendars and copy written and delivered in your unique voice and style.
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In 2023, Facebook will remain one of the most popular social media platforms worldwide. As a health coach, you may wonder if starting a Facebook group is worth your time and effort.
Facebook groups create a community of like-minded individuals, gain valuable insights, and take your health and wellness business to the next level!”
In this blog post, we’ll explore the advantages and disadvantages of starting a Facebook group in 2023 and help you decide if it’s the right choice for your health coaching business.
Before diving into the pros and cons of starting a Facebook group, let’s first define it. A Facebook group is a virtual community where users can discuss topics, share content, and connect with like-minded individuals. As a health coach, you can create a group to support your clients, share educational content, and foster a sense of community around healthy living.
Here are some of my favorite things about having a Facebook group!
One of my favorite advantages of having a Facebook group is the chance you have to connect with your target audience one-on-one. By creating a community around healthy living, you can foster a sense of belonging and establish yourself as a trusted resource for your clients.
Your group members can also provide valuable feedback and insights, helping you tailor your coaching services to better serve their needs.
Building relationships and trust is crucial to your success as a health coach. By starting a Facebook group, you can build relationships with your clients and establish yourself as a trusted authority in the health and wellness space.
This can lead to increased client loyalty, referrals, and positive word-of-mouth.
Facebook’s algorithm favors groups over pages, meaning that your audience will more likely see your content if you post it in a group. This can increase engagement, as members are more likely to like, comment, and share your posts. Groups can also help you reach new clients, as members can invite their friends to join and expand your reach.
By monitoring the conversations and interactions within your Facebook group, you can gain valuable insights into your client’s needs, preferences, and pain points.
This can help you tailor your coaching services and educational content to serve your audience better and stay ahead of the competition.
As enticing as starting a Facebook group sounds, there are defiantly some cons to getting started and creating consistency in the community.
Starting a Facebook group requires time and resources, both in terms of setting up and managing the group, as well as creating and posting content.
As a health coach, your time is valuable, so it’s important to consider whether you have the bandwidth to devote to managing a group.
Facebook groups are definitely an area that I recommend getting additional support with, whether through content management, creation, planning, or all three.
As with any online community, Facebook groups can be susceptible to spam, trolling, and other forms of inappropriate behavior. As the group creator or administrator, it’s your responsibility to monitor and moderate the group to ensure that it remains a safe and supportive space for all members.
Depending on your niche or area of expertise, many Facebook groups may already cater to your target audience, making it harder to stand out and attract members, especially if you’re not offering something unique or valuable.
I get this response once in a while. “I”m already part of too many Facebook groups.” Focusing on niching down and adding consistent value to the group will make all the difference.
Facebook’s algorithm is constantly changing, which can impact the visibility and reach of your group’s content.
If you rely heavily on Facebook for your client outreach and engagement, these algorithm changes can significantly impact your business.
So, should you start a Facebook group in 2023? The answer depends on your health coaching business goals, resources, and target audience. If you have the resources to devote to managing a group, and you believe that it will help connect with your audience and establish yourself as an expert in health and wellness, then I highly recommend it.
I love creating exclusive content for my Facebook group because it feels much more personal to my audience than my public platforms.
If you still need to join the Thriving Health Professionals FB group, join here!
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