Jul 30, 2026
Cathy Sykora welcomes longtime team member Amanda Velderman to discuss the technology, systems, and administrative support health coaches need to build successful online businesses. Amanda shares how trying to manage every technical task alone can lead to overwhelm, lost time, and stalled business growth. Together, Cathy and Amanda explore the essential tools practitioners need, including websites, email marketing platforms, scheduling systems, payment processors, social media, and client management software. They also explain how delegating website customization, program delivery, automation, and technical troubleshooting allows coaches to spend more time serving and attracting clients. Amanda introduces Luova Online Solutions and shares how she helps health coaches, wellness professionals, and other entrepreneurs simplify technology and create efficient, sustainable businesses.
In this episode, you'll discover:
- Why trying to manage every technical and administrative task yourself can prevent your coaching business from moving forward
- The essential technology health coaches and wellness practitioners need to establish a professional online presence
- How a domain, professional website, branded email address, and email marketing platform build business credibility
- When to use all-in-one platforms and when separate, specialized business tools may be a better choice
- How scheduling tools, intake forms, automations, and payment processors save time and improve the client experience
- Why health coaches should choose social media platforms based on where their ideal clients spend their time
- How outsourcing website management, program customization, course delivery, and technical support can reduce stress and support business growth
Memorable Quotes:
- “I just love when there's something that is truly frustrating a coach and I can get it done for them so quickly.”
- “I think they try to do it all themselves and it just leads to overwhelm and then they shut down and they don't move forward at all.”
- “It makes sense not to do the things you don't enjoy and to hand them off to somebody who does.”
Bios:
Cathy Sykora is the host of Health Coach Conversations and the founder of The Health Coach Group. With 14 years of experience helping health coaches and wellness professionals build online businesses, Cathy teaches practical strategies for creating scalable programs, marketing systems, memberships, and client experiences that support lasting success. Her work helps doctors, health coaches, life coaches, nurses, nutritionists, dietitians, and other wellness practitioners grow sustainable businesses while making a meaningful difference in their clients’ lives.
Amanda Velderman is the founder of Luova Online Solutions, where she helps entrepreneurs and small businesses simplify the technology behind their businesses so they can focus on growth.
With more than 14 years of experience in website development, e-commerce, CRM systems, automation, and technical support, Amanda specializes in creating practical, reliable solutions that keep businesses running efficiently. Her expertise includes WordPress and Divi development, WooCommerce, email marketing, business automation, digital product delivery, website maintenance, and technical troubleshooting.
Known for her problem-solving skills and attention to detail, Amanda has partnered with businesses across a variety of industries to build websites, streamline operations, and implement technology that supports long-term success. Her goal is to remove the stress of managing technology by providing dependable support and solutions that are both effective and easy to maintain.
Through Luova Online Solutions, Amanda is committed to helping businesses operate more efficiently with the right technology, expert guidance, and a trusted partner they can rely on. You can reach out to her at info@luovaonlinesolutions.com or submit a form at luovaonlinesolutions.com/contact.
Mentioned in This Episode:
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Luova Online Solutions: https://luovaonlinesolutions.com
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- Health Coach Group Website: thehealthcoachgroup.com
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