E29: Jon Bond. Instructor to Owner, Taking Opportunities and Adversity.

For our first-ever guest episode, we sit down with Pre-Script coach and global gym owner Jon Bond. With 30+ years in the game, Jon shares what it really takes to build a lasting career—from opening gyms across continents to coaching fighters and navigating burnout, business, and personal health setbacks. We cover the culture gaps in coaching, why most trainers get stuck, and how doing the job—day in and day out—still matters most. FREE Exercise Selection Webinar: https://www.pre-script.com/exercise-selection-webinar https://www.instagram.com/jonbondcoaching/ https://www.instagram.com/brandon.schultze/ https://www.instagram.com/jorgedehoyos_/ PSL1 Registration is NOW LIVE. Sign Up at https://www.pre-script.com/psl1 FREE Coach's Field Guide: https://www.pre-script.com/coachs-field-guide Coaching Around the World: UK, Asia, Australia, USA (00:01:05) What Hong Kong Taught Me About Sales & Perceived Value (00:05:07) The Cultural Gaps in Coaching Education (00:07:03) Why California Coaches Struggle to Learn (00:07:51) Going All In: Freelancing, Fighting, and Financial Freedom (00:13:17) How Jon Landed a Career-Changing Role in Hong Kong (00:17:27) The Power of Experience Over Immediate Pay (00:20:06) What I Look for When Hiring Coaches (00:23:57) Avoiding Burnout & Planning Your Career Long-Term (00:26:50) The Line Between Passion, Obsession, and Sustainability (00:33:25) How Health Challenges Shifted My Training & Mindset (00:47:13) Preparing for Jiu-Jitsu Worlds in My 50s (00:49:08) When the Wheels Fell Off: Cancer, Chaos & The Gym That Saved Me (00:54:46) Why "Doing the Job" Still Wins (01:02:13)