Future Strength is back with another fantastic episode featuring Brett Velon of Bigger Stronger Faster Performance in Chicago, Illinois. Brett is a fantastic coach who possesses some of the best interpersonal skills of probably anybody in the country. In this episode Brett shares his coaching perspective and philosophy, his two unwritten rules of the gym and how it's helped create buy in, advice for young coaches and the business model he's created that is now flourishing. Be warned, there is some explicit language. Thanks for listening and be sure to give us feedback!

Show Notes:

Background

1:20 - 8:53

Coaching Perspective and Philosophy

9:00 - 14:10

• Be the gym that you would want
• Create an experience that you yourself would want
• Try to instill a sense of gym ownership in the gym

His Two Unwritten Rules of the Gym and How They've Created "Buy In"

15:00 - 20:00

Advice for a Young Strength Coach

20:00 - 25:00

• Just go out and do it. Experience is the most important teaching tool
• Get good at coaching
• Don't be afraid to train people for free

His Business Model and How it works

25:00 - 30:00

• You're either with me or not
• Changed up his payment plan
• 80/20 rule