Andy McCloy on Entrepreneurship, Becoming an Elite Coach and “Playing Business”

Andy McCloy on Entrepreneurship, Becoming an Elite Coach and “Playing Business”

Author: Mike Robertson March 7, 2025 Duration: 1:18:58

So you’re having some success training and coaching, and that’s got you thinking about opening your own gym.

Congrats!

But before you do…listen to this episode FIRST!

Andy McCloy is not only one of the realest dudes I know, but someone that practices what he preaches.

He’s running one of the most successful coaching gyms in the United States out of Hunstville, Alabama, and today we’re going to take a deep dive into what it REALLY TAKES to run a successful gym.

Interested?

You should be – because this episode is absolute fire.

Let’s do this!

 

Sending multiple emails? Creating multiple posts? Referrals? Reach outs? That’s the juice man…but that’s also the REAL work.

– Andy McCloy

 

This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:

  • Why great entrepreneurs understand their true motivations.
  • The biggest mistake that many coaches make when opening their own business.
  • You need confidence to be a great coach – but to be confident, you have to get the reps!
  • Unconfident? Insecure? We were too – here are some thoughts on how to fix it.
  • If you want to be truly successful, you need to grow your network.
  • An overview of the “Entrepreneurship Lifecycle” – and how to avoid the trap most people make in it!
  • Ready to become an “online coach?” Here’s what you better do first…
  • The high-value skills that EVERY trainer and coach needs to master if they want to be successful and stay in business.
  • The role social media should play in your education.
  • Why focusing solely on top-line revenue isn’t the best metric to track – and what you should be looking at instead.
  • What Andy means when he talks about “Playing Business.”
  • The difference between leading and lagging indicators.
  • Finding actions that DRIVE outcomes.
  • Final thoughts on leadership and leaving a legacy.

 

 

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Mike Robertson hosts the Physical Preparation Podcast, a space dedicated to the intricate craft of building better athletes and more effective coaches. Instead of quick fixes or fads, conversations here focus on the principles and practical details that form the foundation of sustainable performance. Each episode features in-depth discussions with leading experts from the health and fitness world, breaking down complex concepts into actionable strategies. You’ll hear honest explorations of training methodologies, injury prevention, and the nuanced decisions that separate good programs from great ones. This podcast serves as a continual education for anyone serious about understanding the ‘why’ behind physical preparation, whether you’re designing regimens for others or refining your own athletic journey. The dialogue is grounded in real-world application, aiming to sharpen your critical thinking and provide tools that can be implemented immediately. Tune in for a consistently insightful look at how intelligent training philosophy translates into tangible results, fostering a deeper appreciation for the art and science of human performance.
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