Basketball To Business

I’ve been seeing an influx of trainers get their own facility. And I’m happy for them! But, here are a few reasons as to why you should feel too bad about missing out on this wave right now.

It’s that time of year. Clients drop off because they’re busy. Either you bounce back or just take the hit until it magically picks up again during the next season. Here’s my goal to make up for the clientele we lost. Maybe it can help you, too.

We all want a return on our investments. What if we considered our generosity as an investment? There is usually always a return on being generous. I am learning that more and more and Q4 is a perfect time to observe.

You probably had a goal in regards to points per game or rebounds or assists per game. Yet, in our basketball training business, we throw that practice out the window. I just share some basketball math that I think all basketball trainers should consider for their specific program. Hope this helps!

Some people would rather talk about sex than talk about their finances. In the basketball training industry, this is a topic that is not spoken on enough. I believe it is a slept on financial key to make sure you have longevity in the space.

Not having clarity and setting expectations up front is like being blindsided by a screen that your teammate did not call.

You may not listen to this podcast anymore after this episode. It’s real talk for my trainers out there who really want to make basketball training their livelihood or take it to the next level. Check this link out if the podcast resonated with you and you are ready to amp up your training business! Https://basketballbusinessmarketing.com/the-playbook

In this podcast interview, Tyler Leclerc will give you so much inspiration on building up your Basketball Training Business from scratch to a whole new level. Given the timing of COVID-19, this did not stop him from doing basketball training, having his own gym, and eventually creating his own online training platform for both basketball athletes and trainers. Get A 30-Day Free Trial Of The Best W...

It’s hard to find a court to rent these days. Make sure you lock down and love yours while you can. If you’re still looking for the one (court), this episode tells you what it’s really like to find it.

If you want to maximize your summer, you’ll nail this process DOWN. It’s worth spending an entire week on. I promise.

You won’t be training long if you don’t internally: this. ESPECIALLY if you want to train full time. It’s an adage that they say in the medical field, especially with non-profit hospitals, which is a billionaire dollar niche.

Most Basketball Trainers say that they want to grow their basketball training business. In this episode I talk about the different terminology when it comes to business finances. Gross and profit are two different things. If you profit more, be certain that that means you will pay more in taxes. And also listen in for the two teammates that are critical to your business and financial success as a...

Gabe Macias is the founder of Game Time Elite Basketball Training.  His story is interesting. He's suffered from many injuries during his basketball playing career and eventually hung up the sneakers to focus on training. He shares how he's done better in the first 4 months of 2021 than he did in all of 2019.  Gabe and I talk about a few things: - His story growing up and how he managed...

There was great conversation in our group about the next steps if you don’t want to train beginners anymore. I think most trainers get to this point in their career. Some don’t mind training beginners while some don’t like it. Either way, here are a few options for you if you have reached that point.

I spoke with Nick Aldiero the other day about his journey in the basketball training space.  We chop it up about a few specific things: - The perks of being a teacher and training as a side hustle. - Does posting on social media help his basketball training business - Why he is consistent with posting on social media, and what he learned from his business coach last year If you enjoyed this e...

You probably have thought about it before. Posting a lot on Facebook or Instagram. Is it even worth it? Will it have an impact on your bottom line? I think this is a natural question to ask for Basketball Trainers, unless you have already built a size-able following. Maybe you have opposing thoughts? Maybe not. If you do, I’d love to catch you inside our basketball trainer mastermind to listen to...

There is a shelf-life to basketball training, so let's talk about what you want life to look like when it's time to retire.  Seth Deaver is a financial advisor at Signature Wealth Advisors and a former collegiate athlete who loves helping basketball coaches and trainers.  Make sure you join me and a community of other verified basketball trainers who give FREE advice in The Basketball Trainer Mast...

What do you do if you have different skill level in your training sessions? We usually talk about strictly business, but this is something that could impact your business if not handled the correct way. Listen in for four different options that will help you become a better operator.

I have gone back and forth in my opinion about giving away free basketball training sessions. At this very moment, I am a fan of them after looking at the data. I know and I understand all of the arguments against free basketball training sessions, but I encourage you to listen to this episode two have a more informed decision as to whether or not you should offer free basketball training sessions...

Camps and clinics can allow us to acquire a customers profitably. They take a lot of work to do well, but it’s well worth it. In this episode I give some practical tips to start your first camp or clinic and a strategy to help you grow your training business.

I had a good conversation with Ryan Razooky. Some of you may know him as R2bball. We were talking about administration and software and it made me really think on the way he has his basketball training business set up for his membership plans. Price, quantity of trainees, and quality of training are very important. Usually, it’s hard to give all three, but I think Ryan and many others have all thr...

These are a few thoughts, in no particular order, from the last few years as a full-time basketball trainer. Hopefully these thoughts help you in some way.

This is for my basketball trainers who feel comfortable and confident that they have a consistent gym without a written lease. If this is you, this episode will be golden and will save you a lot of stress.

I asked this question pretty often. I wonder if basketball trainers actually compete against each other like they have always done when playing the game of basketball. Some do, and some don’t. No matter which side you stand on, we can all make sure we compete in the operating capacity game. Listen to this game for a fun challenge that will lead to growing your basketball training business. Join ou...

Tiktok has grown tremendously, it has built a platform not only where you can enjoy entertaining videos but also where trainers like myself can build an audience group and draw traffic.  Myson Jones’ Instagram Make sure you join me and a community of other verified basketball trainers who give FREE advice in The Basketball Trainer Mastermind Facebook Group The Basketball Trainer Mastermind Fa...