The Athletic Startup Podcast with Mark Burik | Monetize Your Athletic Passsion

Dream Life Turned NIGHTMARE... Turned Dream Life

In this episode of the Athletic Startup Podcast, Mark Burik shares his journey from professional beach volleyball player to entrepreneur. He discusses the importance of providing value, effective pricing strategies, and the role of mentorship in business. Mark emphasizes the need for organization and hiring the right team to build a sustainable business model. He also highlights the significance of social media in driving sales rather than just chasing followers. Throughout the conversation, Mark shares valuable insights and lessons learned from his experiences in the fitness and coaching industry. Takeaways You need to entertain, educate, and provide value to attract sales. Chasing followers is less important than making sales. Pricing should reflect the value you provide and your business goals. Building a community around your coaching can lead to sustainable growth. Mentorship can accelerate your learning and business success. Hiring the right people is crucial for business efficiency. Organization is key to managing a growing business. Learning from failures can lead to valuable pivots in your business. Social media should focus on driving sales, not just followers. Always seek to improve and learn from others in your field. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Athletic Startup Podcast 00:57 Mark's Journey in Beach Volleyball and Coaching 05:04 Transitioning from Player to Business Owner 10:38 The Importance of Pricing and Value 15:25 Building a Business Around Coaching 20:39 Navigating Challenges and Learning from Failure 24:52 The Role of Mentorship in Business 30:02 Hiring and Team Building Strategies 35:17 The Shift from Volleyball to Business Conversations 39:54 Social Media Strategy and Sales Focus 47:28 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Easy Actionable Steps to Get Your Sport Business Idea Rolling. The One-Day To-Do List - Ep.#0

Summary In this conversation, Mark Burik shares his journey of building the Entrepreneur Athlete brand, drawing from his experiences as a professional athlete and entrepreneur. He emphasizes the importance of taking actionable steps, utilizing technology like ChatGPT for business naming and branding, and creating a structured approach to business processes. Mark encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to embrace the journey, focus on problem-solving, and build a supportive community around their ventures. Takeaways Start taking actionable steps today. Utilize technology like ChatGPT for business ideas. Don't get caught up in perfectionism. SEO-friendly names can enhance visibility. Document your processes for future reference. Engage your social media audience for feedback. Create a company manual to streamline operations. Embrace the journey of entrepreneurship. Community support is vital for success. Your business name can evolve over time. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Entrepreneur Athlete 02:52 Setting Up the Business Framework 05:22 Domain and SEO Considerations 08:07 Social Media and Community Engagement 11:13 Documenting Processes for Future Growth Keywords Entrepreneurship, Sports Business, Online Courses, Branding, Social Media, Startups, Business Strategy, ChatGPT, SEO, Community Building

My Path From Athlete to Coach to Entrepreneur Allow Me To Re-Introduce Myself

In this podcast episode, I share my journey from playing professional beach volleyball to starting my own business in the sport. I discuss my passion for coaching and how I turned it into a thriving business. I also talk about the challenges of being a professional athlete in a low-income sport and the need to find alternative sources of income. I share my experience in starting my very own beach volleyball vacation company and the lessons I learned along the way. In this video, I also emphasize the importance of surrounding yourself with people who are better than you and the need to delegate tasks to scale your business. Furthermore highlighting my passion for helping others and the joy I find in seeing their transformations. If you want to be a part of my insiders community and get real advice from seriously high level entrepreneurs. Get on my email list for more info www.athleticstartup.com

The Highs and Lows of Elevate Yourself with Coach Donny

Join Mark and Coach Donny of Elevate Yourself as they deep dive into the business side of YouTube! Donny explains how he got his start and continues to grow his brand! 🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCAST [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/entreprenathlete/id1665765725] 🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY [https://open.spotify.com/show/1YzNiT8GJ4IHYe1i4pkbZj]  🎙️ LISTEN ON GOOGLE PODCAST [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hcHAua2FqYWJpLmNvbS9wb2RjYXN0cy8yMTQ3NTA5NzM3L2ZlZWQ] Mark Burik has been coaching sports for 16 years and has over a decade of playing and coaching experience in volleyball. Burik has been a mainstay on the AVP Tour and also competes regularly on the FIVB World Tour. Recognized as one of the top beach volleyball players in the country, he has numerous championships under his belt and has won the legendary Pottstown Rumble three times. Mark is the Founder and Owner of Better At Beach, where athletes from recreation to pro can find a vast amount of guided programs, instructional videos, vacation camps and more! Connect with Mark Burik FB https://www.facebook.com/mark.burik [https://www.facebook.com/mark.burik] Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-burik-693671102 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-burik-693671102] IG https://www.instagram.com/markburik/ [https://www.instagram.com/markburik/] Twitter https://twitter.com/MarkBurik [https://twitter.com/MarkBurik] Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@markburikbeac... [https://www.tiktok.com/@markburikbeac...] Website https://www.athleticstartup.com/ [https://www.athleticstartup.com/]   Coach Donny https://www.elevateyourself.org/ [https://www.elevateyourself.org/] YouTube - @elevateyourselfofficial IG @elevateyourselfofficial FB @CoachDonnyElevateYourself

A Sustainable Way to Succeed with Matthew Jimmink

Learn the sustainable way to continue your business while keeping you and your clients motivated with Matthew Jimmink! 🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCAST https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/entreprenathlete/id1665765725 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/entreprenathlete/id1665765725] 🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/1YzNiT8GJ4IHYe1i4pkbZj 🎙️ LISTEN ON GOOGLE PODCAST https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hcHAua2FqYWJpLmNvbS9wb2RjYXN0cy8yMTQ3NTA5NzM3L2ZlZWQ [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hcHAua2FqYWJpLmNvbS9wb2RjYXN0cy8yMTQ3NTA5NzM3L2ZlZWQ] Mark Burik has been coaching sports for 16 years and has over a decade of playing and coaching experience in volleyball. Burik has been a mainstay on the AVP Tour and also competes regularly on the FIVB World Tour. Recognized as one of the top beach volleyball players in the country, he has numerous championships under his belt and has won the legendary Pottstown Rumble three times. Mark is the Founder and Owner of Better At Beach, where athletes from recreation to pro can find a vast amount of guided programs, instructional videos, vacation camps and more! Connect with Mark Burik FB https://www.facebook.com/mark.burik [https://www.facebook.com/mark.burik] Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-burik-693671102 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-burik-693671102] IG https://www.instagram.com/markburik/ [https://www.instagram.com/markburik/] Twitter https://twitter.com/MarkBurik [https://twitter.com/MarkBurik] Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@markburikbeac... [https://www.tiktok.com/@markburikbeac...] Website https://www.athleticstartup.com/ [https://www.athleticstartup.com/]   Matthew Jimmink www.stoutheartfitness.com [http://www.stoutheartfitness.com] IG @trainermattj / @stoutheartfitness FB @Stout-Heart Fitness