Nutrition Coach

3 Nutrition Coach Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 10th, 2024

Tired of seeing people struggle with their diet and health goals? Becoming a nutrition coach is a meaningful way to make a difference.

A nutrition coach provides tailored dietary advice, helping clients achieve their personal health and wellness objectives. This involves understanding nutritional needs, creating meal plans, and offering consistent support and accountability.

For those drawn to it, this career provides a profound sense of fulfillment and purpose. By guiding others toward healthier choices, you not only improve their quality of life but also nurture your professional growth.

Starting as a nutrition coach doesn’t require massive upfront investments, just a solid understanding of nutritional science and excellent interpersonal skills. You can begin by obtaining certification and building a client base through personal networking and online platforms. This is a compelling opportunity for anyone passionate about health and wellness, ready to turn that passion into a thriving business.

In this list, you'll find real-world nutrition coach success stories and very profitable examples of starting a nutrition coach that makes money.

1. NutritionHQ. ($960K/year)

Ricky Hall, the founder of NutritionHQ, was inspired to start his nutrition store after his own personal weight loss journey. After seeing a picture of himself overweight, he purchased a book about nutrition and supplements, lost over 50 pounds, and became passionate about helping others improve their health. This passion led him to open his first store in 2000 and eventually start NutritionHQ in 2015 after leaving a franchise concept that didn't align with his values. The business has since experienced impressive growth, with overall sales in 2020 beating the previous year by 21.2%.

How much money it makes: $960K/year
How much did it cost to start: $175K
How many people on the team: 0

How I Started An $80K/Month Vitamins And Supplements Business And Franchising

NutritionHQ is a successful franchise offering expert nutrition coaching, customized supplement plans, and the best health & wellness products, generating over $80k per month, set to expand massively to hit their 2030 goal of 100 locations with the system generating over $10 million in revenue.

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2. Selen Gulbahce - ALKALYTIC LTD. ($120K/year)

Selen Gulbahce, a nutrition and lifestyle coach and former computer engineer, came up with the idea for her business after experiencing her health reaching a breaking point from years of yo-yo dieting. She developed her unique method, the Alka-Terranean Method, combining principles of Alkaline Nutrition and the Mediterranean diet. Since founding her coaching business in 2015, she has coached over 4,000 people, with 80% reaching their goals in less than two months and 70% maintaining them.

How much money it makes: $120K/year
How much did it cost to start: $7.2K
How many people on the team: 1

I Quit My Computer Engineer Job And Now Make $10K/Month As A Nutrition Coach

Selen Gulbahce, a qualified nutrition and lifestyle coach, has coached over 4,000 people to reach their wellness goals using her signature Alka-Terranean Method™, with 80% of clients reaching their goals in less than two months and 70% feeling confident in maintaining them, and now makes consistent five figures through her online coaching programs and subscription-based courses.

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3. Endorphitness ($120K/year)

Perry knew she wanted to work in the fitness industry since college. She started as a personal trainer and her clients inspired her to start an online coaching consultancy.

How much money it makes: $120K/year
How much did it cost to start: $0
How many people on the team: 0

How I Started A $10K/Month Online Fitness Training Program

Haley Perry, founder and CEO of Endorphitness, built an online platform offering at-home health and fitness programs that has grown to garner $10K in monthly revenue through a one-stop-shop for all things health and fitness related and a loyal customer base that values the sense of community fostered through the platform.

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