Starting a Business with No Support (Ep. 168)

<div class="xgmjVLxjqfcXK5BV_XyN"> <p>Hey everyone! In this episode I interview Zach, a successful online fitness coach, about his journey from working in the medical field to becoming an entrepreneur. Zach shares how his personal experiences with loss and his passion for fitness led him to start his own coaching business. He discusses the challenges he faced, such as perfectionism and learning to delegate, and the importance of taking action and modeling successful behavior. Zach also emphasizes the value of mentorship and creating a supportive community. Follow Zach on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/zach_faerber/?hl=en  and check out his company, Faerber Fitness.<br /> —————<br /> (00:25) Introduction of Zach; Zach's background + coaching focus<br /> (02:03) Zach's journey from bodybuilding to coaching<br /> (03:49) Zach's transition from medical field to coaching<br /> (05:10) Zach's personal experience with cancer and desire to help<br /> (07:02) Zach's realization about the limitations of the medical system<br /> (08:19) Zach's decision to become an online coach despite challenges<br /> (09:23) Zach's slow start and investment in coaching programs<br /> (10:30) NLCA's impact on Zach's coaching business<br /> (11:47) Zach's decision to pursue entrepreneurship and build a community<br /> (12:28) Zach discusses providing emotional support during a difficult time<br /> (13:35) Chad praises Zach's courage in taking a big risk<br /> (16:08) Zach talks about the challenges of starting his fitness coaching business<br /> (18:44) Zach shares his struggle with perfectionism<br /> (19:39) Zach discusses seeking mentorship for his business<br /> (21:17) Chad and Zach talk about identifying cookie cutter business programs<br /> (22:03) Zach emphasizes the importance of personalized support in coaching programs<br /> (24:12) Overcoming perfectionism and taking action<br /> (25:20) Reluctance to join NLCA and the breakthrough moment<br /> (27:38) Joining NLCA and the impact of having a coach <br /> (29:44) Three bi