162. Ready for Resilience w/Greg Rogers of Get Ready Fitness

In this episode of the Help Me Understand podcast, host JK engages in conversation with Greg Rogers, a personal trainer and youth football coach with a compelling story. They discuss Greg's journey to becoming a successful high-level athlete and coach, highlighting the importance of mentorship, personal growth, and overcoming adversity. Greg shares his experiences with sports, the impact of his coaches, and the challenges he faced, including a medical condition known as Blount's disease. Greg's perspective includes a discussion about the importance of identity beyond sports, the business side of athletics, and the lessons learned through his experiences. In this conversation, you'll learn about the inspiration behind his company, Get Ready Fitness. You'll also get an understanding of how his athletic background informs his coaching style, allowing him to connect with clients on a deeper level and guide them through their fitness and weight loss journeys. ---- 05:04 The Journey of a Trainer and Coach 14:54 Overcoming Adversity Through Sports 27:16 The Impact of Mentorship and Coaching 30:11 Facing Medical Challenges in Athletics 30:41 Navigating Health Challenges: Blount's Disease and Its Impact 43:45 The Transition from Athlete to Police Officer: A Fork in the Road 56:13 Finding Purpose: From Police Aspirations to Personal Training 59:01 Riding the Entrepreneurial Wave 01:00:00 Maturity and Life Lessons at 25 01:01:50 Embracing Change and Overcoming Fear 01:03:10 The Birth of Get Ready Fitness 01:05:55 Mindset and the Journey of Transformation 01:12:19 The Perfectionist Mindset in Fitness Coaching 01:15:14 Applying Athletic Experience to Coaching 01:20:57 Building Relationships and Client Connections --- Connect with Greg on IG ⁠@iamgregrogers⁠ Subscribe to Greg's newsletter ⁠The Get Ready Weekly⁠ --- Connect with JK on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@coachjkmcleod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email JK: [email protected] Join JK's weekly email list:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out Feed Your Habits* apparel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (code: JKFYH for 10% off) *available in the US only at this time