As an online coach, being accessible to my athletes is crucial. But like everyone, I need boundaries. Thankfully, my athletes are understanding when I say, “I need time to unplug.” A couple of months ago, I hit a wall. I was exhausted, overwhelmed, and quite honestly, hating my phone and computer. They were with me […]
Over my 15+ years of coaching and competing, I’ve witnessed firsthand how sponsorships have evolved. In the early days of my triathlon journey, the process was very different compared to today. Social media has dramatically changed how brands interact with athletes, coaches, and teams. But one thing remains constant: success in sponsorships is built on […]
Sidenote: Man, oh man. I love some social media, but I can also hate it. I have learned to step away from it for a full day on Sundays, and that has been my saving grace, TBH. As I was building my brand over the last 10 years, I was on social all the time, […]
Over the last couple of years, I would help friends and coaches organize their businesses. It is all about managing the brain and staying calm. Building a company doesn’t happen overnight; it takes time. Heck, just planning social media is exhausting enough! Check out today’s blog about “Brain Dump and Quarterly Goals. It’s a friendly […]
Dreaming of success and setting goals isn’t enough—you have to do the work. Yet, that’s where many of us struggle. Whether it’s overbooking our calendars, procrastinating, or taking on too much, the “doing” can quickly derail us. The solution? Adopt these five productivity hacks used by top coaches to get more done in less time: […]
So many people have asked about writing a book, so I thought it was time to share. This was when I self-published my Life Lessons of an Ironman Triathlete and my Rulon Rules: Strength Training & the Triathlete. Kudos to you for finishing your book! It’s a considerable effort to be commended but not celebrate […]
Many people have asked me about my publishing journey, so I’m excited to share my experience with you. I’ve self-published two books, Life Lessons of an Ironman Triathlete and Rulon Rules: Strength Training & the Triathlete, and I worked with a publisher for my third, Self-Motivational Strategies for Women. Each path came with its challenges, […]
Sidenote from Coach Jen: Being an author is challenging and rewarding all at the same time. I did this series at the end of 2020 and wanted to bring it back. We are coming up on some downtime in our endurance coaching businesses. Are you interested in learning more about writing a book? Click HERE to […]
As a coach and small business owner, you juggle countless responsibilities. One moment you’re a marketer, the next a bookkeeper, content creator, or tech support. It’s part of the gig—but here’s the catch: not all tasks are created equal. For example, marketing outweighs bookkeeping because, without marketing, there’s no cash flow to manage. And if […]
Dreaming of success and setting goals are crucial steps, but they’re not enough. The only way to achieve your dreams and build the business you’re meant to create is by rolling up your sleeves and doing the work. But here’s the truth: the doing is where many of us stumble. We overbook our calendars until […]
