Building a Sports Empire: Jeff Metzger’s Journey from Coaching to Industry Leader | Ep 85

Join host Steve Cook in this engaging episode of the Paradigm Playbook podcast, where he sits down with Jeff Metzger, a pioneer in the gymnastics business and owner of Kids First Sports Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Jeff shares his journey from engineering student to creating one of the first custom-built gymnastics facilities in the U.S. and how he transformed his passion for coaching into a thriving multi-sport business.

In this episode, Steve and Jeff discuss:

1. The Path to Entrepreneurship: Jeff reflects on how he transitioned from engineering to coaching and how his desire for better coaching environments led him to create his own gymnastics facility.

2. The Evolution of Kids First Sports Center: From starting in a church basement to expanding to over 183,000 square feet, Jeff talks about the growth of his business and the lessons learned along the way.

3. Building a Great Place to Work: Learn how Jeff focused on creating a business culture where staff can thrive both personally and professionally, leading to long-term success and employee satisfaction.

4. Managing Mistakes and Learning from Failure: Jeff shares insights into his "Kids First Graveyard of Programs," highlighting how failures were key stepping stones to success.

5. Boot Camp and Continuous Learning: Discover how Jeff's boot camps provide total immersion in business strategy, leadership, and marketing for owners of children's instructional services.

Check out Jeff's Bootcamp Here: 
https://metzgerbootcamp.com/

Tune in to this episode for an inspiring conversation on personal growth, business development, and how to create a lasting legacy in the sports industry.

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