Tom is joined by Farshad Sarrafi, co-founder and owner of Beyond Built Training to discuss the importance of understanding people, and the similarities between coaching and owning businesses. They touch on the challenges of working with athletes and the need for context in training. Also discussed is the importance of building relationships, understanding the needs of athletes, and the role of proper technique and full range of motion in training.
04:06 - The Importance of Being a Student and Teacher
09:10 - Understanding People and Building Relationships
12:27 - Coaching Professional Athletes vs. Lifestyle Clients
14:02 - Balancing Off-Season and In-Season Training
20:16 - The Importance of Context in Training
24:33 - Vertical Integration in Training
27:35 - The Value of Proper Technique and Full Range of Motion
31:30 - The Importance of Health for Athletes
32:05 - Emphasizing Movement Quality
34:06 - The Relationship Between Weight Room Performance and Sports Performance
36:56 - Navigating Social Media and Imposter Syndrome
38:18 - The Value of Personal Growth in Content Creation
40:31 - The Importance of Building a Community
49:56 - The Fulfillment of Impacting Lives
51:22 - Hot Take: Emphasizing Training Through a Full Range of Motion
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