In this episode of the Coach Catalyst podcast, host Trevor Wittwer sits down with Jared Hamilton of Hamilton Train. Jared shares his incredible journey of building a million-dollar business, only to burn it down to create a venture that truly aligned with his passions and goals. They discuss the strategies and tactics Jared employed to achieve success, as well as the lessons learned along the way. The episode also features a unique twist, as Jared recounts a memorable experience involving his imaginary friend, who turned out to be his 80-year-old grandfather, offering invaluable advice. Tune in for insights on entrepreneurship, personal growth, and the importance of following your true calling.

Shownotes: [00:02:15] Coaching journey and experiences.

[00:03:07] Martial arts and personal training.

[00:06:19] Transitioning from in-person to online.

[00:10:36] Transition from in-person to online.

[00:15:09] Sustainable fat loss transition.

[00:18:17] Combining sustainable fat loss and inner game.

[00:19:09] Generational diet culture transformation.

[00:24:03] Scaling through assistant coaches.

[00:27:47] Sales process advice.

[00:29:58] NLP in sales techniques.

[00:32:43] Coach Catalyst's four C's.

[00:37:34] Business growth and personal fulfillment.

[00:39:07] Building a business with happiness.

[00:41:42] Entrepreneurship as self-development.

[00:44:36] Group coaching model transformation.

[00:49:30] Revenue models evolution.

[00:52:15] Client retention strategies.

[00:56:21] Group model retention strategies.

[00:57:54] Culture and community in groups.

[01:00:52] Campfire model of support system.

[01:02:40] Pricing and Value in Coaching.

[01:08:10] Training clients for free.

[01:10:06] Finding your coaching niche.

[01:12:35] Content creation for new coaches.

[01:15:25] Copywriting process and strategies.

[01:18:41] Interviewing my 80-year-old self.