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Published Jul 1, 2019

1065: Jordan Syatt on Becoming Gary Vee's Trainer, the Biggest Lessons He Learned from Gary Vee,...

Jordan Syatt delves into his dynamic journey from training at Westside Barbell to coaching Gary Vee, sharing key insights on the evolution of his fitness and coaching philosophies, the power of authentic connections, and strategies for building a thriving online business.
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  • Blog to Business

    transitioned from blogging to building a thriving online business by initially sharing his fitness journey and knowledge without any commercial intent. He started his website while at Westside Barbell, encouraged by a colleague to document his experiences and learnings. This organic approach eventually led to opportunities, including becoming Gary Vaynerchuk's personal trainer 1 2.

    I had no idea that it was going to... I didn't know online coaching could be a thing. Literally, I was just like, Why am I starting a website? And he's like, just write. Just tell your story, what you're learning about. Just teach people.

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    Jordan's dedication to sharing valuable content consistently over time was key to his eventual success.

       

    Social Media

    Jordan's approach to social media was methodical and data-driven, focusing on creating content that resonated with his audience. He found success with infographics, which significantly boosted his follower count on Instagram. He emphasizes the importance of understanding each platform's unique strengths and leveraging them accordingly 3 4.

    I posted my first infographic, and it went viral, went bonkers.

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    Jordan also highlights the value of long-form content on platforms like YouTube and podcasts, which he believes are underrated in their ability to build a loyal audience.

       

    Internships

    Internships and hands-on experience played a crucial role in Jordan's career development. He worked for free at Cressy Performance, which later helped him secure the position of Gary Vee's trainer. and Jordan discuss the misconception that unpaid internships are exploitative, emphasizing the invaluable skills and connections gained through such opportunities 5 6.

    Those changed my life. It's almost like, why the fuck do you feel entitled to get paid?

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    They argue that the experience and knowledge acquired during internships can be more valuable than formal education.

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