From the Cage to Coaching: Clifford Starks on Performance and Purpose | #506

From the Cage to Coaching: Clifford Starks on Performance and Purpose | #506

Book discovery call here: joewintersjr.com/start [https://www.joewintersjr.com/start] ---- Clifford Starks is a performance and leadership coach, former UFC fighter, and founder of a coaching practice built around helping high-performing professionals perform under pressure and find clarity. He went from 80 pounds overweight to fighting in the UFC in under a year, and that journey is the foundation of everything he teaches.

Your Podcast. Your Standards | #505

Book discovery call here: joewintersjr.com/start [https://www.joewintersjr.com/] I was recently asked a question during a fireside chat about what happens when potential guests feel entitled to a spot on your show. This was my answer. → Why a guest discovery call is an assessment, not a confirmation → The difference between guests who respect the medium and those who just want access → Why your standards exist to protect your listeners, your business, and your family If you've invested the time, energy, and money into building a podcast that serves your audience and generates revenue for your business, this one is for you. ---- Join Daily Path Insider here: https://www.joewintersjr.com/insider [https://www.joewintersjr.com/insider]

Be the Coach You Want to Be | #504

Book discovery call here: joewintersjr.com/start [https://www.joewintersjr.com/start] In the coaching industry, there's a lot of telling coaches who they should be. I don't agree with that. I believe in helping people think for themselves. So today I'm asking you three questions that I believe every coach needs to sit with. When I look at what makes a great coach, a lot of it comes from the sports world. Great coaches win championships and prepare their athletes to be great beyond their sport. In business coaching, I see three levels: creating transformative results is winning championships, making progress without the transformation is a winning season, and missing the mark entirely is a losing season. The difference between those levels comes down to who the coach is. Their being. Their essence. In this episode, I break down three questions every coach should answer honestly: → What do you stand for, and what do you stand against? → How do you communicate, and are you willing to evolve? → What is your process for self-reflection so you can continue growing no matter what? I also share a story about a fitness coach whose business strategy revealed something most people don't want to talk about, why I believe Nick Saban's approach to recruiting athletes applies directly to how coaches should attract clients, and why blaming the person you're trying to influence for your ineffectiveness is a recipe for staying exactly where you are. ---- Join Daily Path Insider here: https://www.joewintersjr.com/insider [https://www.joewintersjr.com/insider]

Why Talent Alone Won't Build Your Coaching Business | #503

Book discovery call here: https://www.joewintersjr.com/start [https://www.joewintersjr.com/start] ---- My daughter challenged me to a warmup lap at the track. She's in better shape than me. She still lost. The reason why is the same reason most B2B coaches struggle to build their business. In this episode, I break down why talent and drive will only take you so far without an effective strategy, and what to do about it. ---- Want to become a Daily Path Insider? Subscribe here: https://www.joewintersjr.com/insider [https://www.joewintersjr.com/insider]

Why Successful Entrepreneurs Struggle to Become Coaches | #501

What’s really stopping you from becoming the thought-leader you’re meant to be? In this episode of Daily Path Podcast, I break down the real reason so many capable, successful entrepreneurs hesitate to step into thought-leadership — and how to fix it. If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking: * “I want to be a business coach… but who would actuallypay me?” * “I want to share my story… but who would listen?” * “I want to write a book… but what if no one buys it?” You’re not alone — and you’re notunqualified. I explain why doubt isn’t a skill issue, confidence issue, or experience issue. It’s an identity issue. Drawing from personal reflection, conversations with 6–8 figure entrepreneurs, and a powerful devotional insighton “embracing the new you,” this episode explores why so many people stay stuck seeing themselves as who they used to be — even after life and success have clearly moved them forward. In this episode, you’ll learn: * Why successful people stillstruggle to own their voice * The hidden cost of staying silentafter you’ve already succeeded * How to audit your circle so itsupports who you’re becoming — not who you were * A simple reflection exercise toreconnect with the growth you’ve earned * Why thought-leadership starts withpermission — and how to give it to yourself * How to practice the identity ofthe thought-leader you’re becoming (not just talk about it) The truth is simple: You already have the experience. Youalready have the results. The only thing left is embracing who you are now. If you’re ready to stop doubting your voice and start leading with it, this episode is for you. ---- Need help making the transition? Book a discovery call with me: https://www.joewintersjr.com/start [https://www.joewintersjr.com/start]