Get Paid for Coaching & Consultations in Nigeria

"Can I pick your brain for 10 minutes?" If you're a coach, tutor, consultant, therapist or mentor, you've heard it many times. And those 10 minutes often turn into an hour, unpaid.

Your time and expertise are worth paying for. This guide shows you how to set up paid 1:1 sessions, price them properly and get clients to pay before you meet.

Who can sell 1:1 sessions?

More people than you'd think. If people come to you for advice, you can charge for it:

• Coaches: career, business, fitness, relationship, life coaching
• Tutors: exam prep, languages, coding, music lessons
• Professionals: lawyers, accountants, HR specialists, doctors and nurses giving general advice
• Creatives: stylists, makeup artists, photographers reviewing portfolios
• Experts in a process: visa applications, scholarships, university admissions, starting a business

Step 1: Define exactly what a session includes

Clients pay more easily when they know what they're getting. Instead of "consultation", be specific:

• "45-minute CV and LinkedIn review, with written notes after the call"
• "60-minute business strategy session for small business owners"
• "30-minute skincare consultation with a product list for your skin type"

Decide how long each session lasts, what you'll cover, and what the client gets afterwards.

Step 2: Price your time

A simple way to set your price:

1. Think about what your skill earns you in a normal job or project, per hour
2. Add time for preparation and follow-up notes
3. Look at what others in your field charge
4. Price for the value of the result, not just the time

If one session helps someone land a job or fix a problem in their business, it's worth much more than an hour of your time. Start at a price you're comfortable with, and raise it as bookings fill up.

Step 3: Get paid before the session, not after

This is the biggest change you can make. When people pay upfront:

• No-shows drop, because people turn up to things they've paid for
• You never chase payment after giving your advice
• Clients take it more seriously, and do the work you suggest

Step 4: Let clients book themselves

The back-and-forth of "what time works for you?" wastes hours. With a booking page, clients see when you're free, pick a time and pay in one go.

On Koseisa, you can set up paid 1:1 sessions in minutes:

• Set your price, how long each session lasts, and your meeting link (Google Meet, Zoom or any other)
• Choose the hours you're free each week, and block days off whenever you need a break
• Clients pick a time, pay upfront by card or transfer, and they're booked instantly
• You both get reminders the day before and 30 minutes before, with the meeting link
• Need to move a session? Either of you can suggest a new time

Your earnings are paid to your Nigerian bank account.

Step 5: Fill your calendar

• Share free tips that show what you know, and end with "book a session for help with your situation"
• Put your booking link everywhere: your bio, WhatsApp status, email signature
• Ask happy clients for a review and share it
• Offer a package, like four sessions over a month, for clients who need ongoing support

Turn sessions into more income

Once you've done many sessions, you'll notice the same questions coming up. That's your next product:

• Turn your most common advice into an ebook or template (see 15 ideas)
• Record it as an online course for people who can't afford 1:1 time
• Run a group workshop and sell tickets

Ready to get paid for your time?

Create your booking page on Koseisa. It's free to start. Or watch the one-minute guide to paid 1:1 sessions.