Consistent Live Events Build Local Authority
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Call Description
Adrian McGill shares her journey from uncertain beginnings to becoming a recognized local expert through the Local Legends and Live Event Mastery frameworks. The discussion covers event scheduling, venue selection, building community reputation, and evolving event content and closing strategies. The call also explores pricing increases, referral generation, and the impact of serving with authenticity. Updates on onboarding and lead generation processes for coaches are included.
Why this call matters
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Demonstrates a repeatable, actionable system for building a coaching business via live events.
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Shows how consistency and authentic service drive reputation and client quality.
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Provides practical event and closing tactics that increase conversions and referrals.
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Offers insight into pricing strategy and scaling up fees with confidence.
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Highlights new onboarding and lead generation resources for coaches.
Key Points:
- Adrian’s Start with Local Legends (02:13) – How following the Local Legends structure provided clarity and momentum for her business.
- Event Cadence & Scheduling (03:59) – The impact of committing to a regular event schedule (every other week) and planning months in advance.
- Venue Evolution & Chamber Partnership (05:21) – Transitioning from library venues to the Chamber of Commerce, leading to event promotion and credibility.
- Networking Strategy (06:41) – Attending the same networking events consistently to build reputation and word-of-mouth.
- Attracting Influencers & Community Leaders (08:08) – Targeting influential attendees to amplify event impact and referrals.
- Consistency Over Time (09:04) – The compounding effect of showing up, regardless of event size, and focusing on impact over immediate client fit.
- Authentic Service Mindset (10:10) – Prioritizing genuine help over “commission breath” and how that energy attracts clients.
- Adrian’s Business Backstory (12:24) – Lessons from past business struggles and the value of mentorship, leading to a coaching mindset.
- Raising Fees & Scaling Pricing (17:46) – Moving from $1,500 to $2,000/month, with conversions improving, and discussion of further increases and tiered pricing.
- Referral Engine & Client Quality (19:08) – How reputation and referrals now fill events and attract higher-caliber clients.
- Event Content & Closing Evolution (36:02) – Keeping 80–90% of the core content, but modifying closing to feel authentic and service-oriented.
- PAS Assessment Closing Tactics (39:12) – Using both QR codes and physical forms to maximize PAS bookings at events.
- Paper Stock Tip for Forms (41:08) – Using high-quality, colored card stock for referral/booking forms to increase perceived value and response.
- Filling Events in Advance (42:58) – The importance of filling workshops weeks ahead to attract busy, high-quality prospects.
- Onboarding & Lead Gen Portal Update (47:00+) – New streamlined onboarding and dedicated lead generation resources for coaches.
Key Takeaways:
- Consistent live events are the fastest path to local authority and referrals.
- Partnering with credible venues (like chambers) amplifies promotion and trust.
- Authentic, service-first closing increases conversions and long-term referrals.
- Tiered pricing allows you to confidently raise fees as reputation grows.
- Use both digital (QR) and physical forms to maximize PAS bookings and referrals.
Notable Quotes:
- “The consistency is key, no matter what, right? I’m going to do this event if there’s one person or ten.”
- “I didn’t care who was in the room. I was giving them everything if they were dreaming about a business.”
- “You get what you deserve. As you get better, your audience gets better.”
- “The magic is not in the plan—the magic is in the planning.”
Action Steps from the Call:
- Schedule your next 6 months of live events and commit to a regular cadence (see 03:59).
- Approach local chambers or credible venues to host and promote your events (05:21).
- Update your event closing with both a QR code and high-quality physical forms for PAS bookings (39:12, 41:08).
- Begin filling each event weeks in advance to attract higher-quality attendees (42:58).
- Review and adapt your event content/closing to feel authentic and service-driven (36:02).
Resources & Tools Mentioned:
- Local Legends / Live Event Mastery – Framework for running consistent, high-impact local events.
- Chamber of Commerce Partnerships – Venue and promotional strategy.
- PAS Assessment & Simulator – Tools for closing and demonstrating value.
- QR Code Booking – Digital method for immediate PAS scheduling.
- Physical Referral/Booking Forms – Old-school tactic for maximizing conversions.
- Lead Generation Portal (upcoming) – New resource for focused, evergreen lead gen training.
- Onboarding Portal (upcoming) – Streamlined onboarding for faster coach ramp-up.
Call Date: July 8, 2025
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