Basketball To Business

There are pieces of wisdom that trainers have mentioned on this podcast that I have not bought into wholeheartedly and tried to apply to my business game. One of those is Jordan Lawley‘s wisdom on delegating. It is a very very big buzzword, but has a lot of nuances in details within it. Sounds like the game of basketball, right? Dive into this episode to learn A little bit more about my experiences with delegating. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/basketballtobusiness/message

Some of us own a basketball training business and some of us have a job as a basketball trainer. I don't shun either one of them. I think they both have their benefits. We are actually in-between right now. Where do you currently stand?  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/basketballtobusiness/message

It’s marketing Monday. Quick talk around skills clinics during each months off day, and The most successful Facebook ad that we have ran. Get our free course on how to get basketball training clients fast at https://www.basketballtrainersecrets.com/fast-5459 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/basketballtobusiness/message

Finance Friday is all about looking at our numbers and actually enjoying the process. The numbers tell a story often that we did not previously know. I also talk about this process of finding a gym facility and what I am learning. Lastly, I talk about two things that are really important as we make an annual plan within our Basketball Training business. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/basketballtobusiness/message

It is that time of year to begin scheduling your spring and summer time for court reservation. We are not the only sport that uses an inside court, so get in early. And, it is worth spending at least one hour to find out what school district your athletes attend. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/basketballtobusiness/message

We are two weeks into looking for a new space and here are the most important things that I am realizing right now. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/basketballtobusiness/message

Another interview hosted by Coach Myson Jones of Hoops Institute will give you more insights about the basketball training business. This time, it is with Ben Teer, the owner of Teer Basketball Training which provides basketball training through Maine, New England, and the US.   Listen to this podcast interview with Coach Ben and understand topics about personal finances including the benefit of paying off your debt, gym contracts, price structuring, social media and more which basketball trainers should watch out, especially if you're aiming for a long-term business in the basketball training industry.     TIME STAMPS:   00:31 Ben’s Journey in the Basketball Training Industry  02:04 Ben’s Mission: Make An Impact On His Own State  04:03 Status of Player Recruitment Amidst Pandemic  04:58 Managing Parent’s Expectation: D1 VS D2 Player Category  06:17 Suggestions for Running a Great Basketball Tournament/Showcase  08:24 Not a Big Reader But A Huge Learner 

This is a brief topic that Ben Teer and I talked about during our interview. I don’t think we spent as much time on it as I wanted because we covered so many topics, but I had some more thoughts that I wanted to share based on this. It really is important and something that will help us be more realistic about our basketball training BUSINESS and its health. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/basketballtobusiness/message

New Hack Alert! What habits do you want to begin for yourself in 2022? Which habits will be the most impactful for your training business? No matter what it is, habit stacking can help you make it more consistent. Shout out to James Clear and Atomic Habits, it’s a great read. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/basketballtobusiness/message

Two big words, but mean a lot in this basketball training industry. Let’s talk economics in this quick rant! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/basketballtobusiness/message

This is an honest convo I think A LOT of basketball trainers can relate with. I’m working through it. I didn’t even realize it was a thing still until todays clinic. Hopefully this helps you find out if you have this insecurity and helps you begin the process of overcoming it, too. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/basketballtobusiness/message

In this podcast interview, get to know Coach Shane Hennen,  Head Trainer at the Bartlett Basketball Academy in Sioux Falls. Coach Shane is one of the top trainers you should check out in the Midwest area. This coach has trained many of the top high school, college and professional players, including Charlie Westbrook.   Discover Coach Shane’s personal journey in the world of basketball training and get some insights about having your own basketball training space - HOW, WHEN and WHY.     TIMESTAMPS:   00:06 - What You’ll Get in Listening to Hoops Institute Podcasts   01:36 - Where Does Coach Shane Get Some Insights About The Basketball Training Industry   04:35 - Coach Shane’s Screen Time   05:50 - How Can Basketball Trainers Make Money Thru Social Media   08:11 - One of Coach Shane's Inspiration   11:02 - Time Management in the World of a Basketball Trainer   13:18 - Time VS Revenue in the Basketball Training Busin

This interview is packed with good information if you are a College Basketball player who is interested in basketball training. We talk about pricing, scheduling, and other ways to be more efficient and get started with your training business sooner rather than later.  Details of the Interview: 03:31 What To Consider to Determine Pricing of Basketball Training Sessions 05:08 Pricing: 1-on-1 VS Group Training Sessions 06:39 Discover a Software You Can Use For Scheduling Training Sessions 10:20 Scheduling Training Sessions 10:57 Learn More About The Playbook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/basketballtobusiness/message

Talking with Coach Paul Easton is always informative and great. Coach Paul and Myson talk about stoicism, mental health, and what really matters as a basketball trainer. They also talk about how COVID helped put things into a different perspective in regards to what's important in life and basketball training. Details of the Interview:  00:08 - 04:40 Pros and Cons of the Pandemic to Basketball Trainers  05:20 - 06:15 It’s all about giving back  09:17 - 10:00 Giving Back VS In For The Buck  12:30 - 15:17 The Greatest Gain in Being a Basketball Trainer  19:44 - 20:50 How to Keep a Balanced Life as a Basketball Trainer  24:57 - 27:42 A Mantra That Basketball Trainers Can Use in Handling Basketball Trainees  29:34 - 29:59 The Ultimate Goal in Being a Basketball Trainer  37:51 - 38:57 What Basketball Trainers Need to Know To Get More Trainees  40:14 - 42:23 Learn About Equanimity in the World of Basketball --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/basketballtobu

I (We) sleep on prospecting so much. Yet, it’s exactly what has helped me get here in the first place. Only now am I realizing that prospecting needs to be done in so many areas, and can be exactly what helps us survive and then thrive --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/basketballtobusiness/message

This episode on more on the serious note. Sharing some thoughts about life and death. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/basketballtobusiness/message

Thank God It's Monday! That's what Mike Dunn often says. This is my second interview with him, and we talk about A LOT. Here are the highlights. I hope you enjoy it.  02:20 What is Behind Coach Mike DM-ing His Clients 06:31 How Experiences in Working in the Corporate World Help You in Managing Your Basketball Training Business  07:48 What is common between marketing and basketball shooting?   09:55 Do you advertise to prospective trainees, to the parents, or both? 11:53 Is it worth it to manually reply to your clients? 13:57 About DotCom Secrets 17:55 Coach Mike's take on the IG Algorithm 19:13 What is Coach Mike's screen time? 20:45 Reading Habits of Coach Mike 22:23 Online Training vs In-Person Training 25:35 Why does Coach Mike prefer One-on-One training sessions than group sessions? 29:07 How does Coach Mike keep his (online) training personalized? 31:43 Manage Replies and Keep Up With Your Social Media Subscribers 34:07 Effective Communication Styles With Your Basketball Clients 37:45 C

What’s makes you different from the trainer down the road? What’s the value of your training? HOPEFULLY YOU HAVE THE ANSWERS, SWAY! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/basketballtobusiness/message

If you’ve never had a client needs assessment done for you, please make it something you do in the future. It’s one of the best starting points you can have to gain clarity in your marketing. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/basketballtobusiness/message

I truly believe most basketball trainers are pursuing some type of status in their basketball training career. I’m slowly becoming aware of it, and the thought experiment is liberating. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/basketballtobusiness/message