From Coach to CEO: A Conversation with Nick Shaw of RP Strength
Sun Feb 01 2026
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In this conversation, Nick Shaw, co-founder of Renaissance Periodization, shares his journey from being a personal trainer to building a successful fitness company. He discusses the importance of hard work, the challenges of scaling a business, and the role of competition in driving success. The conversation also touches on the future of fitness technology, particularly the integration of AI, and the trade-offs that come with entrepreneurship and personal life balance.
Takeaways
- Balance is earned through hard work and dedication.
- Starting a business often involves identifying gaps in the market.
- Scaling a business requires innovative solutions and adaptability.
- The transition from personal training to online coaching can be transformative.
- Creating a scalable product is key to business growth.
- Building a strong company culture is essential for success.
- AI has the potential to revolutionize fitness technology.
- Competition can drive personal and professional growth.
- Trade-offs are necessary for achieving success in business and life.
- Maintaining a focus on results is crucial for customer satisfaction.
Chapters
00:00 The Pursuit of Balance and Hard Work
01:20 Founding Renaissance Periodization: The Early Days
03:32 Identifying Market Gaps and Building a Business
07:19 Scaling Through Online Coaching and Ebooks
10:47 The Transition to App Development
15:31 Navigating Challenges in App Development
21:30 Building a Company Culture and Team Dynamics
25:49 The Future of RP and AI Integration
29:02 The Role of Competition in Business
32:39 Balancing Family, Fitness, and Business
35:35 The Importance of Trade-offs in Success
44:03 Rapid Fire Questions and Final Thoughts
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Send us a text In this conversation, Nick Shaw, co-founder of Renaissance Periodization, shares his journey from being a personal trainer to building a successful fitness company. He discusses the importance of hard work, the challenges of scaling a business, and the role of competition in driving success. The conversation also touches on the future of fitness technology, particularly the integration of AI, and the trade-offs that come with entrepreneurship and personal life balance. Takeaways - Balance is earned through hard work and dedication. - Starting a business often involves identifying gaps in the market. - Scaling a business requires innovative solutions and adaptability. - The transition from personal training to online coaching can be transformative. - Creating a scalable product is key to business growth. - Building a strong company culture is essential for success. - AI has the potential to revolutionize fitness technology. - Competition can drive personal and professional growth. - Trade-offs are necessary for achieving success in business and life. - Maintaining a focus on results is crucial for customer satisfaction. Chapters 00:00 The Pursuit of Balance and Hard Work 01:20 Founding Renaissance Periodization: The Early Days 03:32 Identifying Market Gaps and Building a Business 07:19 Scaling Through Online Coaching and Ebooks 10:47 The Transition to App Development 15:31 Navigating Challenges in App Development 21:30 Building a Company Culture and Team Dynamics 25:49 The Future of RP and AI Integration 29:02 The Role of Competition in Business 32:39 Balancing Family, Fitness, and Business 35:35 The Importance of Trade-offs in Success 44:03 Rapid Fire Questions and Final Thoughts Support the show Follow George and Alicia! https://www.instagram.com/liftlikeamother https://www.instagram.com/marriedtothestartup https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemckenzie/ www.linkedin.com/in/liftlikeamother https://liftlikeamother.com