Training Celebrities & High Profile Clients with ERIC RAKOFSKY | Coach Em Up Podcast Ep. 74

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In this episode of Coach 'Em Up, Tim Riley sits down with Eric Rakofsky, a high-profile trainer who works with celebrities and business executives. Eric shares his journey from boxing in Brooklyn to building a successful training business in Austin, focusing on relationship-building over high-volume client turnover.

Eric breaks down his unique retainer model, the realities of training high-profile clients, and the importance of emotional intelligence in coaching. He emphasizes that success in the fitness industry requires patience, genuine care for clients, and creating value beyond just technical expertise.

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00:00:00 - Introduction and Conference Recap
00:01:46 - Eric's Background and Early Career
00:03:36 - Training in New York and Early Influences
00:05:18 - Move to Austin and Joining Kollective
00:09:47 - Building a Training Business in Austin
00:15:18 - Retainer Model and Building Client Relationships
00:17:26 - Importance of Personality over Programming
00:20:38 - Pros and Cons of Training High-Profile Clients
00:24:14 - Realities of Training Celebrities and Pro Athletes
00:30:15 - Collaboration and Ego in Training
00:34:00 - The Importance of Reading the Room
00:38:38 - Building the Nutrabolt Performance Center
00:44:01 - Suddenly Isn't All of a Sudden
00:48:32 - Three Things for Aspiring Coaches
00:49:44 - Rant and Rave: Fitness Landscape
00:51:55 - Overrated vs. Underrated: Aspects of Coaching
00:55:00 - Unsolicited Solicited Advice

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