#129: Owen Dockham - How To Network To Grow Your Strength Training Business Fast

Owen Dockham started Live Oak Strength and Nutrition to offer a rational, safe, and effective approach to exercise not found anywhere else in the eastern bay area. Having supervised over 7000 one-on-one personal training sessions, with individuals ranging from ages 13-87, Owen has found that everyone has something positive to gain from their unique, evidence based approach to exercise.

Through his career in the health and wellness industry, Owen has learned how to help guide people accomplish meaningful results; effectively, without hurting them and without wasting their time doing dangerous or inefficient movements. Owen believes exercise should enhance life and not consume it, and should never under any circumstances cause injury.  That’s why Owen and his team adhere to the principles of high-intensity training, supervising brief and intense workouts, on a one-on-one basis, in a beautiful facility free of distractions.

Like many health practitioners, Owen's passion for what he does stems from his own personal obstacles that were overcome by implementing the modality he's now deeply invested in teaching.  Many wasted hours at the gym following genetically gifted fitness marketer’s advice, left Owen constantly frustrated and feeling like a failure. He learned, studied and implemented the principles of high-intensity training into his workouts and started to gain muscle, energy, and feel more confident and experience less regular aches and pains.  He knew he had to share this amazing work with as many people as possible, and nothing was going to stop him.

Outside of Live Oak, Owen enjoys playing classical and jazz piano, the outdoors, the company of his beautiful fiancée Lucy, two pit bulls, Luna and Sophie and their cat Darwin.  It is his dream that everyone has the strength, courage and patience to pursue their dreams like he has. Owen is honoured to help anyone willing to go for it.

Contact Owen:

• Email - owen@everstrongsf [dot] com
• Everstrong Instagram
• Instagram
• Live Oak Strength & Nutrition

Owen and his business partner, Abe, are offering Corporate Warrior listeners an exclusive offer: get a free introductory workout + 2 additional workouts at Everstrong (San Francisco) for just $100 (save $50) by mentioning Corporate Warrior when you arrange your free workout - SCHEDULE HERE

In this episode, Owen shared some excellent tactics for growing your strength training business. Owen has had a lot of success acquiring many new customers through networking (BNI). Joining a networking group is a very effective way to improve your networking skills, perfect your business pitch (value statement), improve public speaking skills, and build life-changing relationships. Owen and I go deep on the benefits of networking and how to leverage it for maximum benefit in your business.

We also cover:  

• How to leverage Instagram and influence marketing to grow your business
• How to acquire more customers through networking
• How to create resources to address frequently asked questions
• Strength training business opportunities
• The meditative qualities of HIT
• The many benefits of HIT beyond the obvious (strength)
• The pros and cons of going solo vs a business partnership
• How to run a business with your spouse
• How to secure investment for your business
• Time management strategies and tactics
• ... and much more

 

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QUESTION(S) OF THE DAY: What is the most effective tactic you've used to grow your strength training business? Let me know in the comments below.

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