Enduring Success: A Conversation with Rick Prince - Chief Endurance Officer - Episode # 065

Welcome to another captivating episode! Today’s guest is a high-skilled and talented leader with over 24 years of experience! Introducing Rick Prince, Founder and Director of United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy! Rick partners with host Gregory McDonough to share the endurance mindset he developed through competitive cycling and running, and how it has positively impacted his business journey. He also highlights the critical role of proper training and certification in coaching, offering advice on what athletes should look for when hiring coaches. It’s an inspiring episode you don’t want to miss! Takeaways:Rick emphasizes how the endurance mindset developed through sports has significantly benefited his business journey, focusing on resilience during challenging times and the importance of patience and long-term goals.Rick discusses the importance of proper training and certification in coaching, advising athletes on what to look for when hiring a coach.Personal anecdotes about resilience highlight Rick's experiences in both sports and business, underscoring the value of persistence and strategic planning.Rick underscores the importance of a supportive team in business, specifically mentioning his business partner Cindy Abram and the positive impact of their collaboration.The conversation also explores Rick's entrepreneurial journey, detailing the challenges of bootstrapping, maintaining cash flow, and the intricacies of hiring and building a robust coaching community.Rick offers practical advice for aspiring coaches and entrepreneurs, drawing on his experiences in endurance sports and business to highlight the benefits of resilience, strategic planning, and teamwork.Quote of the Show:"Focus on long term growth versus the short term gains." - Rick Prince Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-prince-0442708/ Email: [email protected] Company website:http://coachendurancesports.com  Podcast: https://uesca.com/podcasts/ Ways to Tune In:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/580aLDKac1ld031W4nWDtp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chief-endurance-officer/id1680214218?uo=4Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2NoaWVmLWVuZHVyYW5jZS1vZmZpY2Vy Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c96880f-8dcd-4a6e-b1c8-fda816f872a9 Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4340732 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/show/5897357 Player FM: https://player.fm/series/series-3462719 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-5250102 Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-ringmaster-KMdv2I8XwkN/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/BXF-dqUlwho Keep up to date on our social accounts:Join my Endurance Leadership Community: https://endurance-leadership-community.mn.co/share/_C3ZDRz7OX2vbCme?utm_source=manual Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chiefenduranceofficerpodcast/ Chief Endurance Officer is produced by Ringmaster, on a mission to create connections through B2B podcasts. Learn more at https://ringmaster.com/