#487 Joe DeFranco - Long Live In-Person Training

Iconic gym owner, podcaster, strength coach, educator, and trainer of elite athletes Joe DeFranco returns to share insights from decades of coaching in person.Joe shares:Why he still coaches in person, and why it's essential for both his physical and mental well-beingWhat keeps him energized after decades as a coach and gym ownerWhy relationships matter more than anything else for client successWho's more challenging to coach: elite professional athletes or general population clients?The traits that make someone highly coachableWhy trainers are really "problem solvers and stress managers"How his clients continue to make him a better coachWhy in-person coaching still offers something technology can't replaceAnd much moreInstagram: @defrancosgymCHAPTERS01:10 Who Is Hardest to Coach?02:48 The Traits That Drive Success05:03 Building Trust With Triple H06:00 Earning Trust Over Time08:48 Admitting What You Don't Know11:59 Why Long-Form Content Still Wins15:03 The High Stakes of Everyday Clients19:51 Why In-Person Coaching Matters20:51 The High-Ticket Online Coaching Critique23:49 Coaching Is Stress Management26:26 Keeping Coaches Healthy27:31 Why Joe Still Loves Coaching In Person29:15 Online vs In-Person Coaching31:30 When Clients Become Family33:10 Health Drives Performance35:46 Training Is Listening38:04 Long-Term Client Relationships40:01 Knowing When to Fire Clients44:13 Guarding Your Energy47:25 Mentorship, Events, and Final ThoughtsSUPPORT THE SHOWIf this episode reminded you why great coaching is about relationships - not just programming - you can support the show by:Subscribing and checking out more episodesSharing it on social media (tag me and I'll respond)Sending it to a coach, trainer, or gym owner who values the craftFOLLOW ANDREW COATESInstagram: @andrewcoatesfitnesshttps://www.andrewcoatesfitness.comPARTNERS AND RESOURCESRP Strength App (use code COATESRP)https://www.rpstrength.com/coatesJust Bite Me Meals (use code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS for 10% off)https://justbitememeals.comMacrosFirst – FREE Premium TrialDownload MacrosFirst and during setup select ANDREWKNKG Bags (15% off)https://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676Versa Grippshttps://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoatesTRAINHEROIC – FREE 90-Day Trialhttps://www.trainheroic.com/liftfreeReply to the email you receive (or email [email protected]) and let them know Andrew sent youL1 BIOMECHANICS AND ASSESSMENT COURSEhttps://pro.activelifeprofessional.com/assessmentworkshopeventsUse code COATES at checkout.