Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in mental wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Robert Neff, Founder of Mental Training, Inc., located in Redondo Beach, CA, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
Mental Training, Inc. is a 16-year-old company that employed Mental Trainers® across the US and 12 countries to teach people to perform their best when it matters most. We do it by teaching mental skills that allow performers inside and outside of competitive sports to recognize and control their thoughts and emotions.
Tell us about yourself
I've been providing mental skills training for 30yrs after a short career in pro tennis. I remain passionate about what I do because I love to see clients make breakthroughs and perform at their best on the biggest stages.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Our most significant accomplishments were successfully growing our business through the 2008 financial crisis and the covid pandemic.
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
The responsibility comes with employing so many people who rely on the company's success.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Get an MBA.
- Acquire a small group of trusted mentors.
- Learn how to control your emotions so you can solve problems in pressure situations.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://mentaltraininginc.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Mentaltraininginc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mentaltraininginc/
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