Shelpful, a company backed by Sam Altman’s fund Apollo Projects, has unveiled its latest innovation: A.I. mini-me. This virtual AI companion is designed to help online coaches, across various niches like nutrition, business, and wellness, keep their clients engaged, accountable, and on track with their self-improvement goals. As the online coaching market continues to grow, Shelpful’s A.I. mini-me aims to address one of the biggest challenges coaches face: ensuring clients stick with their programs.
The Rise of Online Coaching and Accountability Challenges
- Booming Online Coaching Market
In 2023, there were around 109,200 certified coaches worldwide, a 54% increase from 2019. The global market for online coaching is expected to reach $11.7 billion by 2032, illustrating the increasing demand for effective coaching solutions. - Struggles with Client Accountability
Despite the market boom, research reveals that online course completion rates are alarmingly low, ranging from 3% to 15%. One of the biggest struggles coaches face is helping clients remain accountable and engaged with their programs, whether through workshops, 1:1 sessions, or cohort-based courses.
How Shelpful’s A.I. Mini-Me Supports Coaches and Clients
- Easy Setup and Customization
Coaches can set up their A.I. mini-me in just five minutes. With a few instructions and the option to upload relevant materials like PDFs or course workbooks, the mini-me is ready to assist clients in staying consistent with their teachings. - Personalized Client Support
The A.I. mini-me can be tailored to each client’s specific needs and goals, delivering personalized support through daily check-ins and reminders. Clients interact with the mini-me over WhatsApp, making it easily accessible. - Increased Client Success
The A.I. mini-me enables coaches to offer consistent accountability and more targeted support, resulting in higher client satisfaction and positive testimonials for their programs. - Revenue Opportunities for Coaches
Shelpful offers coaches the opportunity to generate recurring revenue by charging clients for accountability check-ins, with pricing ranging from $15 per month to $1,000 for frequent check-ins and video calls. Coaches have full control over their offerings and pricing. - Built on HabitGPT
The A.I. mini-me is built on Shelpful’s HabitGPT, an AI-powered productivity assistant that sends proactive texts to keep clients on track with their to-do lists, provides reminders, and follows up on habits/tasks.
Call to Action: Beta Program and Future Growth
Coaches are invited to sign up for the free A.I. mini-me beta program, where they can test the service and invite clients for personalized support. Additionally, coaches gain access to the Coaching Portal, allowing them to participate in their clients’ chats for enhanced accountability, problem-solving, and celebration of milestones.
Sharon Pope, CEO of Shelpful, expressed, “A.I. mini-me allows us to partner with passionate coaches to enhance both client success and business growth.”
With the launch of A.I. mini-me, Shelpful is providing a cutting-edge solution that helps coaches extend their reach and impact without burnout. By combining AI with coaching expertise, Shelpful is setting a new standard for client engagement, accountability, and online coaching success.
