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 experience...

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? 

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

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.

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.

We are two weeks into looking for a new space and here are the most important things that I am realizing right now.

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...

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.

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.

Two big words, but mean a lot in this basketball training industry. Let’s talk economics in this quick rant!

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.

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 t...

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 V...

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 Basketbal...

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

This episode on more on the serious note. Sharing some thoughts about life and death.

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 shooti...

What’s makes you different from the trainer down the road? What’s the value of your training? HOPEFULLY YOU HAVE THE ANSWERS, SWAY!

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.

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.

Are you taking advantage of the opportunity to give and build a relationship with your local middle and high schools through sponsorships? If not, here are a few reasons as to why you should consider it.

Are you a basketball trainer who likes business? Or a businessman that likes basketball training?

Hopefully you’re attacking things as the year ends. I revisit an article that helped me out a lot in the past. It’s 7 tips from reputable and seasoned trainers who can have different perspectives on how to maximize the winter season of basketball training.

The algorithm on these social media platforms is definitely making me improve my copywriting and step my game up with our messaging. Here is one way that I think is certain to help improve messaging and increase engagement. It’s my theory that I’ve read and am putting into action right now. So far, results have been good!

If you are a new to the basketball training industry, you may be experiencing the toughness of the fourth quarter. Here are some tactical things that you can do to help you finish strong in the fourth quarter and prepare for a productive new year.