Luka Hocevar on the Toughest Lessons He’s Learnined in Business and Coaching

Luka Hocevar on the Toughest Lessons He’s Learnined in Business and Coaching

Author: Mike Robertson April 17, 2026 Duration: 1:22:32

If you wanted to become a better coach…

…open your own gym…

…or just be happier and more successful in life, how amazing would it be to learn from someone with 20+ years practical, in-the-trenches experience?

My guess is pretty darn valuable.

And lucky you, but that’s the entire theme of today’s show!

In this episode, Luka and I go back and forth on the biggest lessons we’ve learned in business, coaching, and life, and I guarantee you’re going to love it.

Let’s do this!

 

Quotable Quotes:

There’s coaching and then there’s the business of coaching. And when you start a business, you kind of realize how much you don’t know

 

To achieve what you want to achieve, you need deep goals and reasons around WHY you want to achieve them

 

You can’t keep one foot in your old life and one in your new one. There’s no halfway version of growth.

 

This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:

  • Why it’s so important to chase greatness in coaching…
  • …but also learning the BUSINESS of coaching
  • The power of finding true clarity about what you want in business and life
  • Being honest about where you’re at so you can come up with the roadmap to get to where you want to go
  • Finding joy in your work and career
  • PERMA: What it is, and why it’s so important
  • How being an interesting actually makes you a better coach
  • The 3 personal qualities that Mike looks for in ALL new hires
  • 4 of the hardest things you’ll do in life, and why Luka has chosen to do all of them!

 

 

Connect with Luka:

 

Books Mentioned:

 

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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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