75. Creating Financial Stability w/ Aaron Potoshnik

The Coaches Table

In this conversation, Kendrick Pratt and Aaron discuss the challenges and opportunities in the field of strength and conditioning. They explore the transition from college strength and conditioning to other career paths, emphasizing the importance of strategic career planning and setting oneself up for success.
They also discuss the impact of coaching on athletes and the need for coaches to build relationships and create a positive culture. Aaron shares his personal experience transitioning to a non-coaching career and highlights the benefits of a better work-life balance and financial stability.
Overall, the conversation highlights the diverse perspectives and career options in the field of strength and conditioning. In this part of the conversation, Kendrick and Aaron discuss the opportunities in special operations and the benefits of alternative career paths in the fitness industry.
They emphasize the importance of building relationships with clients and the value of training and coaching. They also discuss the process of getting started with online training and the importance of charging what you're worth. They highlight the need to streamline online training and take a broader perspective on life and career choices.

Takeaways

• Strategic career planning is crucial in the field of strength and conditioning, considering factors such as financial stability and work-life balance.
• Building relationships and creating a positive culture are essential for coaches to have a lasting impact on athletes.
• Transitioning to a non-coaching career can provide financial stability, better work-life balance, and opportunities for personal growth.
• There are various career options in the field of strength and conditioning, including military training and working with tech companies. Consider the opportunities in special operations and alternative career paths in the fitness industry.
• Build strong relationships with clients and focus on the value of training and coaching.

Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Different Perspective

02:13
Transitioning out of College Strength and Conditioning

03:29
The Essence of Training and Impact

04:14
Strategic Career Planning in Strength and Conditioning

05:42
The Challenges of Influencing Young Athletes

06:43
The Role of Culture in Coaching

07:35
The Instability of Coaching Positions

08:55
Shifting Identity and Planning for the Future

09:43
The Importance of Building Relationships with Coaches

12:02
The Social Dynamics of Coaching

15:13
The Transition to a New Career

19:08
The Benefits of a Non-Coaching Career

23:28
The Importance of Reciprocity in Coaching

27:15
The Role of Head Coaches in Setting Culture

30:53
Transitioning to a New Career and Work-Life Balance

34:32
The Value of College Strength and Conditioning

36:16
Exploring Different Career Options

37:57
Opportunities in Special Operations

39:22
Benefits of Alternative Career Paths

41:08
Building Relationships with Clients

42:12
The Value of Training and Coaching

44:21
Creating Value in Other Means

45:40
Getting Started with Online Training

49:20
Charging What You're Worth

53:00
Starting an Online Training Business

56:08
Streamlining Online Training

59:19
Taking a Broader Perspective

01:05:15
The Struggle of College Strength and Conditioning

01:09:51
Creating a Life for Yourself

01:13:02
Transitioning to Other Career Paths

01:13:46
Building Rapport and Creating a Business Mindset

01:14:37
Creating a Brand and Offering Value

01:15:26
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