In this episode, I sit down with Performance Coach and Owner of THIRST (Terre Haute Intensity Resistance and Sports Training), Brandon Smitley. Brandon is a world-renowned strength coach and athlete with over a decade of experience. He has worked with athletes of all ages and levels in various facilities and weight rooms nationwide. Brandon earned his Bachelor’s degree in Health and Fitness from Purdue University and his Master’s in Physical Education and Coaching from Indiana State University. He has been honoured with Personal Trainer of the Year Awards from Purdue University and Indiana State University. Additionally, Brandon is a sponsored athlete with Elitefts and NutraBio. As a competitive powerlifter, Brandon holds the all-time world record squat in the 132-pound weight class with an incredible 567-pound squat. He also boasts a 330-pound bench press and a 510-pound deadlift in the same weight class, achieving a total of 1377 pounds, which ranks him 4th all-time. Brandon provides online coaching and programming to athletes worldwide. He has personally worked with over 200 athletes across the US, UK, France, Italy, Mexico, Canada, and other countries. We discuss: Brandon's background in bodybuilding and powerlifting. Became one of the strongest people on the planet. The path of education and internship Creating THIRST Gym and the semi-private model Balancing being a lifter at heart while owning a business. Combining in-person training with online coaching He found fulfillment within the coaching relationship with all different types of clients. The drive behind supporting youth athlete development changed in the young athlete population and addressing those needs. How do you make sure you can fill it in with people? What are the next steps for growth? Using YouTube to build a personal brand Leveraging social media Continually seeking mentorship Being a father The bill always comes due Find Brandon: Website: THIRSTgym.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bsmitley/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bsmitley __________ Paul's singular goal is to raise the bar for coaching. He is committed to being the signal through the static of the fitness and health industry. If you're a coach looking to take their education to the next level, make sure to visit www.coachescorneru.com. If you're interested in coaching from Paul and his team, please visit www.masterathletic.com Find him on Instagram: @pauloneid, @coachescorneru, @masterathleticperformance __________ -🌟 Make More Money and Improve your Services as an Online Fitness Coach: www.coachescorneru.com 💪 Use Training and Nutrition for Peak Performance: www. masterathletic.com Who am I and why should you listen to me? Paul is a Coach, Educator, Mentor, and Athlete with a single goal - to raise the bar for online coaching. He holds Master of Science Degrees in both Exercise Science and Sports Management. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Exercise Physiologist, and Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach with 15 years of experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in varying capacities from youth to professional athletics. RAISING THE BAR FOR ONLINE COACHING!
