People. Work Ethic. Curiosity: Lessons from the Private Sector with Mike Robertson

Nov 25, 2024

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We’re answering an important question all coaches ask: How can we leave our profession in a better place? Today’s guest is a friend and mentor of mine, Mike Robertson. Mike is the Founder and President of Robertson Training Systems with over 20 years of coaching experience. In this episode, we talk extensively about coaching in the private sector. Mike shares the biggest changes and mistakes young coaches can make, as well as unpack his current business model and training philosophy. From step by step training systems to technology, we discuss everything aspiring coaches need to know to sustain a level of high quality for their athletes.

HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 How does in-season programming change from a philosophy standpoint?

06:00 Where did you get your start with coaching?

10:30 How to teach work ethic and curiosity to the next generation of coaches.

15:40 What steps are young coaches skipping?

18:35 How has your business model changed?

23:00 The secret ingredient to sustain quality in your business.

29:00 The current landscape of coaching burnout.

32:30 What is the R7 training system?

35:50 How to efficiently on-board clients in the private sector.

40:30 The most valuable technology from a coaching perspective.

45:00 What metrics do you look for and why?