BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT - Niki Riat
- Noelle K. Scott
- May 23
- 6 min read
Updated: May 27
I’m lucky to work with some truly amazing business owners, and I love connecting others to the services they offer. a
Today, I’m excited to introduce you to Niki Riat- 1:1 Business Coach,
someone you want to make sure you know about.
TELL US WHO YOU ARE & WHAT YOU DO.
I'm Niki Riat, wife, human mom to 3 boys and one dog and 1:1 Business Coach to some of the most amazing clients on the planet.
WHO DO YOU LOVE TO SERVE?
I love working with the high-achieving person whose ready for growth and knows that mindset isn’t optional - it’s foundational. They're committed to doing the inner work and showing up in their business, even when it’s messy. They don't follow cookie-cutter strategies. Instead, they lean into what works for them - and sticks with it. They're not doing all the things, they're doing the right things on repeat. They show up consistently, not perfectly. They're not waiting to feel ready - they move forward anyway, learning to trust themselves and the process. They value support. They want to build with intention, lead with integrity, and knows that they don't have to do it alone.
HOW DID YOU BUSINESS GET STARTED?
Several years ago, I started an online business after losing a six-figure income - and like a lot of people, I signed up for every course I could find, hoping one of them would give me the answers I needed.
But honestly? I was underwhelmed.
The courses were all one-way conversations. They pointed out the problems, but didn’t help me actually solve them. There was no real support, no one to walk with me through the messy middle and help me build something that actually fit my life and the income goals I had.
What I really wanted was a 1:1 coach. Not another group. Not another formula. Just someone who could meet me where I was and help me move forward.
But those kinds of coaches? They were hard to find. Eventually, I realized the business I was building wasn’t what I truly wanted - and it definitely didn’t light me up. So I gave myself permission to pivot. I stopped trying to follow what everyone else was doing and started creating what I had been looking for all along. Now? I coach the way I wish someone had coached me. With strategy, support, and real conversation—not just content. Because most business owners and CEOs don’t need more information. They need a partner to help them build a business that actually works for them.
WHAT IS SOMETHING UNIQUE ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS?
There’s a lot of noise out there—cookie-cutter strategies, overpriced group programs, and one-size-fits-all advice that doesn’t quite fit anyone.
Here’s what makes my approach different: 1:1 coaching is the heart of what I do. When you work with me, you’re not just another face in a group. You get high-touch, personalized support - someone in your corner who actually knows your business, your goals, and your blind spots. We’re building your business together, not just talking about it once a week and hoping something clicks.
I coach through my signature framework: Mindset, Strategy, and Systems. Because success isn’t just about doing more - it’s about thinking differently, getting clear on what works, and building the right structure to support your growth. This isn’t fluff. It’s the exact combination that helps my clients get results they can actually sustain.
I believe in true partnership. That’s why I offer a low monthly rate plus a revenue share model. It keeps us aligned and invested in your success - because when you win, we both win. I don’t just talk about being in your corner. I structure my business that way.
WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT WHAT YOU DO?
I just love helping people win. Not in the hustle-your-face-off, flashy kind of way. But in the real way—the way where your business finally starts to support the life you actually want to live. I know what it feels like to be stuck, frustrated, and completely alone trying to figure it all out. And I love being the person who helps someone move out of that place and into clarity, momentum, and confidence. I love when a client finally sees themselves differently. When they realize they can trust themselves. When they start taking action - not because they have to, but because they finally want to. And I especially love being the steady presence they can lean on while they figure it all out—someone who actually knows their business, believes in their vision, and is in it with them. That’s what lights me up. Helping good people do meaningful work and feel like themselves again in the process.
WHAT'S ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU'D GIVE SOMEONE JUST STARTING OUT?
Honestly? Get support. Like, real support. You don’t need to do this alone - and honestly, you shouldn’t. There are a million ways to waste time, energy, and money trying to figure everything out on your own. But when you have someone in your corner who knows what to look for, what questions to ask, and how to guide you through the hard parts? Everything moves faster. And it actually feels doable.
So if you’re just starting out, my advice is simple: hire a coach. Someone who can see your blind spots, help you get clear, and walk with you through the mess, not just hand you a roadmap and wish you luck. It’s one of the smartest, most aligned investments you’ll ever make. The right coach won’t just help you grow your business. They’ll help you become the kind of person who can hold the success you’re building.
WHAT HAS BEEN A PROUD MOMENT FOR YOU IN BUSINESS?
There have been a lot of proud moments - but what always lights me up most is seeing a client come back to life in their business. Recently, I worked with a super talented and capable business owner who had been trying to force himself to keep building a version of success that no longer fit. Watching him give himself permission to pivot - to finally create a business he actually loves - was everything.
But I’m also proud of the risks I’ve taken in my own business. When I decided to build a revenue share model, people thought I was crazy. But I knew it was right. I didn’t want to just coach - I wanted to partner with my clients. So I doubled down on the model that felt most aligned, even when it went against the grain. And every time a client re-signs… Every time they tell me this work helped them build not just a business, but a life they’re proud of… That’s the moment I feel the most proud. Because that’s when I know we did more than check boxes - we built something real.
WHAT'S SOMETHING ABOUT YOU PEOPLE MIGHT NOT EXPECT?
If there were no consequence, I would eat Taco Bell every day of my life, if I could. No question. I cry every single time I watch a video of a military member surprise their family by coming home (thank you, servicemen and women!!) and I am sure I am on a 'Do Not Engage' list that's handed out to every referee in the tri-state area! Hah!
WHAT'S ONE THING THAT KEEPS YOU INSPIRED?
I tell my kids to chase their dreams and never give up - and I really believe that. But I also know that more is caught than taught. So if I’m going to say that to them, I’d better be willing to live it too. That’s a big part of why I show up every day. To model what it looks like to go after something big, even when it’s tough or uncomfortable.
My clients keep me inspired, too. Watching them take brave steps, make big decisions, and create businesses that truly reflect who they are - pushes me to keep growing and giving them my best. This work isn’t just what I do. It’s who I want to be and how I want to show up in the world.
HOW CAN PEOPLE SUPPORT YOUR BUSINESS RIGHT NOW?
If you know someone building a business who wants deep support - not just more info, but real mindset work, strategy, and systems that actually fit them - I’d love to connect. or If something I share speaks to you, pass it along. Post it, send it to a friend, tag someone. That kind of organic support means so much and helps me reach more of the right people!
WHERE CAN WE FIND YOU ONLINE OR IN PERSON?
“What if getting the support you and your business needs was the most strategic move you could make right now?”
--Niki
Business owners like Niki Riat are the heart of Evansville and the surrounding areas. They depend on community support to keep doing what they do best. If you don’t need their services right now, simply sharing their name with someone who does can make a big difference.
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