Today we’d like to introduce you to Jake Mayes.
Hi Jake, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
I’ve always enjoyed working out, but I never knew if I could make a career out of it. I always had some kind of job growing up but no matter what I was doing I knew I would rather have been coaching.
When I was picking my undergraduate degree at the university of North Texas, I didn’t even know what kinesiology was funny enough, I was just told I would enjoy it. Now fast forward to today I have a master’s degree in it and it’s become a true passion to continue learning about.
I started coaching at a gym called Unicus Athletics when I was 20 and my obsession truly began. It was obvious to me at that point that coaching was what I was meant to be doing. Over that time, I developed my own style of coaching and eventually decided to start my own business, Jake’s Coaching.
I decided to start Jake’s Coaching for two reasons. 1. Because I have a true passion for helping people and this online platform allows me to help people from all over and 2. there is too much misinformation out there confusing people how to really eat right and get in shape. My research-based methods help cut through a lot of that noise and get people to what they really want, results!
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
The business has been smooth, but my own self-confidence to get there was definitely shaky at the beginning!
I had some pretty awesome people like my fiancé Ashley picking me up when I thought I couldn’t make a career out of this. She would boost my self-confidence and remind me why she knew I could do this.
Sara Schroeder and Greg Johnson are two people who helped me see that starting a small business isn’t any riskier than a lot of other choices people make in their lives, but this way you know you are in control of your own destiny. Only you can make or break your business.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
My business Jake’s Coaching is a fully remote Nutrition and Fitness programming company.
Jake’s Coaching offers research-based methods proven to work, with an open line of communication between myself and all clients for any and all questions regarding their fitness/nutrition.
We offer custom exercise programs and personalized nutrition coaching so we can maximize your results!
Jake’s Coaching specializes in helping professionals reach their physical goals while maintaining that busy work/life schedule.
What do you like and dislike about the city?
I like how diverse the things to do in Dallas is! From two-stepping country bars to walking around the aquarium there is something for everyone.
I would say the thing I like the least is traffic on 35!
Contact Info:
- Website: www.Jakescoaching.com
- Instagram: @jakescoaching
Image Credits
Ozzy Barrera Art
Cantu Jr
