73. Strategically Planning Your Career w/ Tim Caron

The Coaches Table

In this conversation, Kendrick Pratt interviews Tim Caron, a former strength coach turned business owner. They discuss the transition from being a strength coach to owning a business, the challenges and realities of the strength coach industry, and the importance of preparedness and influence.
Tim emphasizes the need for strength coaches to have a clear understanding of their goals and skill sets, as well as the importance of aligning their why and what.
He also highlights the limited window of opportunity for strength coaches to make a significant impact and the need to be adaptable and strategic in their career choices. In this part of the conversation, Tim and Kendrick discuss the importance of continued education and challenging oneself as a strength coach.
They also delve into the value of understanding and utilizing technology in the field of sports science. The conversation then shifts to the need for objective evaluation and proving one's worth as a strength coach.
Tim emphasizes the impact of artificial intelligence on the industry and the importance of tailoring programs to specific positions.
Finally, they discuss the transition from being a strength coach to owning a business and offer advice for those considering opening their own facility. In this conversation, Tim Caron discusses the challenges of running a business as a strength coach. He emphasizes the need to be detached from ego and pride and to focus on doing what's best for the customer.
Tim highlights the importance of having the right people, processes, and products in place for a successful business. He also cautions against opening a business solely for validation and recognition, as it requires a different skill set and mindset. Tim suggests considering other options and developing necessary skills before venturing into entrepreneurship.
Takeaways
Strength coaches should have a clear understanding of their goals and skill sets.
The strength coach industry has challenges and limitations, including limited earning potential and a short window of opportunity.
Preparedness and influence are key factors in the success of strength coaches.
Strength coaches should focus on aligning their why and what to create synergy in their career choices. Running a business as a strength coach requires being detached from ego and pride and focusing on what's best for the customer.
Having the right people, processes, and products is crucial for the success of a business.
Opening a business solely for validation and recognition may not be the right motivation, as it requires a different skill set and mindset.
Consider other options and develop necessary skills before venturing into entrepreneurship.
Chapters
01:33
Transition from Strength Coach to Business Owner
09:17
The Hardest and Most Beneficial Skills to Learn
21:49
The Challenges and Realities of the Strength Coach Industry
32:39
The Role of Strength Coaches in Decision-Making
37:23
The Importance of Preparedness and Influence
39:44
Continued Education and Challenging Yourself
41:00
The Importance of Understanding and Utilizing Technology
43:26
The Value of Sports Science for Strength Coaches
46:10
The Need for Objective Evaluation and Proving Your Worth
50:27
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Strength Coaching Industry
54:14
The Strength Deficit Concept and Tailoring Programs to Specific Positions
58:28
Transitioning from Strength Coach to Business Owner
01:14:49
Advice for Strength Coaches Considering Opening Their Own Facility
01:20:50
The Challenges of Running a Business
01:29:05
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