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Health Coaching

Income / yr

$10,000-$80,000

Startup cost

$2,000

Time

15 hrs/wk

First dollar

Often within 2-3 weeks once you tell your network.

Help clients hit wellness goals (weight, chronic-disease management, habits) through 1-on-1 virtual coaching. Your clinical background is the credibility most coaches lack.

Why it fits shift work

Sessions are scheduled around your shifts and run over video from home. You already counsel patients on lifestyle every day.

How to launch it

  1. 1Pick a niche you know cold (diabetes, postpartum, cardiac recovery, weight).
  2. 2Set up a simple booking page and a video tool.
  3. 3Price a starter package (e.g. 4 sessions/month) instead of one-off calls.
  4. 4Get your first 3 clients from coworkers, your network, and a local Facebook group.
  5. 5Carry professional liability coverage and keep a clear "not medical advice" scope.

Where to start

Practice BetterBooking, intake forms, and client notes built for coaches
Calendly + ZoomCheapest way to start: scheduling + video
StripeTake payment for packages up front

The tax win

Once this earns 1099 income, these expenses become deductible on Schedule C, lowering the tax on your day-job income too.

Home office
Software subscriptions
Liability insurance
CE related to coaching
Phone & internet portion
See what that saves you

Honest reality check

Coaching is sold, not posted. Your first clients come from people who already trust you, not from strangers online.

Time to first dollar: Often within 2-3 weeks once you tell your network.

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Educational starting point, not legal or tax advice. Confirm licensing and scope-of-practice rules for your state and profession before starting.