As many know I hate meetings. Most are unnecessary and poorly run. But not always. Sometimes they’re necessary. And beneficial. Having been a member of multiple teams, organizations, and business opportunities I’ve had my fair share. Here’s the commonalities between the effective ones: Have a purpose. If you don’t have one don’t have a meeting(…)
Business
Bittersweet Outcomes
For 3 years I poured every ounce of my being in to my training center. All my relationships during that time period either stemmed from or had to tag on for the ride during that time period. It was grueling but I loved every moment of developing a business, my passion, from nothing. Taking huge(…)
Care more
Care more. I’m convinced that’s one of the most important keys to business success. You should care more and you should find employees who care more. If it’s just a job for either of you you’re not invested enough to deal with the early days, the tough times; and don’t care enough to do the(…)
Get what you pay for
A couple month’s ago, one of the professional teams that I was training at Athletic Lab changed head coaches and decided to look elsewhere for training. While training at Athletic Lab they were the top in their league for 2 consecutive years and set plenty of club and league records for success on the field(…)
Reinvention
For 15+ years I’ve been primarily a track and field coach who’s dabbled in the physical development of other elite athletes ranging from skeleton to dragon boat racing. But now, almost instantly, I’ve become a soccer fitness coach. Although track and field is the mother of all sports and the qualities needed (speed, explosiveness, stamina,(…)
Changes
5 months ago I did something I never thought I’d do again….coach collegiately. I took a position at NCSU alongside running my business because it was a great place with a bright future that didn’t require me to give up anything with my business that I’d worked so hard for. Things were working out great(…)
Price vs Value
Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.
Too Many Opportunities?
Is it possible to have too many opportunities? Recently some things have happened that place me at a fork in the proverbial road where both paths look like they lead to wonderland. What a contrast to five years prior when I was looking for my first full time coaching job, constricting my search to just(…)
Staying ahead of the curve
The last 3 months has seen my business expand greatly. Astronomically. With no signs of slowed growth in sight. This isn’t just in client growth but also the quality of our service, the experience we provide, and the partnerships we are forming. For many other entrepreneurs, these things come with short term drawbacks usually referred(…)
Tips for fellow Road Warriors
I’m on the road several times a month for coaching, speaking engagements and consulting. I’m a regular at most airports in the North and Southeast. Here’s some tips from my travels: Try to enjoy yourself. Being on the road can be a bore if you focus on the hassles but isn’t so bad if you(…)