If you’re wondering what tech women over 50 should be using in 2026 to start or grow a coaching business, this episode is for you. You do not need funnels, expensive software, or advanced tech skills to get your business started - you just need a few simple, affordable tools that will support you in growing your coaching business.

Women over 50 make incredible coaches because of your life experience, your compassion, and your wisdom… but oftentimes, complicated tech can feel like the biggest obstacle to growing your coaching business. The tech should serve you - not slow you down. In this episode, I’ll walk you through the exact tools I recommend (and the ones you can ignore) so you can build your boutique-style coaching business with clarity and confidence.

In this episode, I walk you through the exact tech setup I recommend for women over 50 who want to start or grow a coaching business in 2026. You’ll learn which tools actually matter, which ones you can ignore, and how to keep your business simple, affordable, and easy to manage - even if you don’t feel like you’re great at tech.

Here’s what you’ll learn today:

- The simple tech women over 50 should use to run a coaching business in 2026
- What website platform I recommend for new coaches
- The software that makes you look polished and professional
- What tool to use to book discovery calls
- The software I recommend for virtual client sessions
- The AI tool that will edit your videos and create reels in minutes
- The simplest email marketing tool for building your list

Tools for coaches I reference in this episode:

- Flodesk (email marketing): https://flodesk.com/c/DEBBIESHADID

- Descript (video editor): https://get.descript.com/cj4n2vzke4vu

- Squarespace (website builder): https://www.squarespace.com/

- Canva (graphic + brand creation)

- Calendly (calendar software for scheduling sessions)

Want to grow your coaching business by becoming a speaker at our upcoming Design, Live, Thrive Summit? There’s only a few spots left! Apply now: https://www.debbieshadid.com/apply

Ready to grow your coaching business in 2026? Register for our upcoming free LIVE workshop here: https://coaching.debbieshadid.com/workshop

Free Resources for coaches:

- Free Masterclass to Grow Your Coaching Business: https://coaching.debbieshadid.com/masterclass

- Canva Workshop: https://coaching.debbieshadid.com/canva

Tools I recommend for coaches:

- Flodesk (email marketing): https://flodesk.com/c/DEBBIESHADID

- Descript (video editor): https://get.descript.com/cj4n2vzke4vu

Connect with Debbie:

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