Welcome back for Week 3 of our Business Series! Joining us today is professional boxer, celebrity trainer and founder of Code Red, Cristy Nickel. Cristy went from broke college student to struggling professional fighter. After 7 years in the ring, Cristy went on to found Code Red Lifestyle, a $10 million online coaching business. In this episode we discuss the trials and lessons she has learned growing Code Red into a HUGE lifestyle brand!
Time Stamps
- From a professional boxer to "Code Red." Cristy's humble beginnings and why she is now spreading the message of hope and healing. [1:22]
- How she grew her online business to $10 million! [4:40]
- Attention Personal Trainers! Cristy's Top 3 Things to Stand Out in this Space. [5:52]
- Why you GOT to utilize your email list. [7:35]
- To sell is to serve. Why she does NOT endorse products that she doesn't use herself. [9:05]
- How to monetize your newsletter. [10:36]
- The value of having a community. [12:30]
- How to nail down your target client. [13:43]
- What is her weight loss protocol? [15:25]
- Her incentive for recognition. [17:44]
- Cultivating a culture. [19:25]
- Breaking down her programs and the value they provide. [20:58]
- How her corporate wellness programs came about? [25:54]
- How she would package the 'Quarantine 15'. [30:50]
- Why we ALL have something unique to offer. [34:55]
Connect with Cristy!
- IG: @cristycodered
- FB: Code Red Lifestyle
- YouTube: Cristy Code Red
- Website: Cristy "Code Red" Nickel
- Podcast: Rebel Weight Loss and Lifestyle
Related Links/Products Mentioned
- The Code Red Revolution: How Thousands of People are Losing Weight and Keeping It Off WITHOUT Pills, Shakes, Diet Foods, or Exercise
- Code Red 10 Pound Takedown Challenge
- Bollywood Body by Design
- Register today! #Quarantine15 Challenge
Episode Sponsors
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