Surf Strength Coach - Being A Practitioner in an Online World

If you’ve done any research on surf-related fitness, chances are you’ve stumbled upon Cris Mills (AKA Surf Strength Coach). Go to his website and you’ll discover an encyclopedia of all things surf.

Anybody with a business in the surf industry will tell you they didn't get into this game so that they can make their fortune and retire early. To make a living in the surf industry, one must possess an undying passion for the sport.

The pursuit of a life connected with the ocean is underpinned by tenacity and wherewithal; one must be resilient to have a chance of living out this passion.

In this episode, our resident writer Richard Dobinson touches base with Surf Strength Coach to talk about his life and business as a Surfpreneur.

 
 

What to expect:

  • How Coronavirus affected Cris’ business

  • Cris talks about the launch of his new mobile app

  • The importance of digital for Surf Strength Coach

  • How the core values of Surf Strength Coach have evolved

  • What does it take to become a successful entrepreneur?

  • How to Cris delegates his time and maintains balance

  • Cris’ relationship with social media for his business

  • How Cris targets different distribution channels for content

  • Could there be a Cris Mils vlog in the future?

  • From where does Cris get his inspiration?

 
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Podcast and interview by Richard Dobinson

Richard is a surfer and Content Marketer from the United Kingdom. He is an in-house blogger for the Surfpreneurs Club and Founder of RAD Content. Richard has written articles for numerous businesses that rank #1 on search engines. You’ll find him scuttling about in the line-up or—if you prefer to stay dry— over on his website, Instagram, and Facebook channels.

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