BYOU - How to change your fulltime job to become self-employed personal trainer? Remco Van Der Tas

18 Dec 2021 · 46 min
BYOU - The Global Thought Leaders

18 Dec 2021 · 46 min

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In this Dutch episode of the Luxury Beauty Podcast, host Danique Motzheim interviews Remco van der Tas, a former senior sales professional at global technology firms who transitioned to become a self‑employed personal trainer and franchisee of Personal Fitness Nederland in Zoetermeer. Remco recounts his early life, his long sales career, the catalyst of the COVID‑19 pandemic and a redundancy that prompted him to leave corporate life, and the deliberate process he used to choose a new path – a self‑assessment of strengths, passions, and market opportunities that led him to the fitness franchise model. He explains how his program uniquely blends physical training with mental coaching, emphasizing awareness, mindset work, and personal responsibility rather than restrictive diets. The conversation covers concrete client transformation stories (e.g., a shy 11‑year‑old boy gaining confidence and fitness), the challenges of launching a business during lockdown (outdoor training, improvising spaces), and the intense workload (60‑65 hours/week). Remco shares his “one‑page plan” for personal freedom, outlining short‑, medium‑ and long‑term goals such as opening four locations in South Holland, hiring staff, and achieving financial independence. He concludes with advice for aspiring thought leaders: focus on what is possible, listen actively, and avoid imposing opinions. The interview showcases the interplay of self‑knowledge, mindset, and purposeful action in creating impact as a global thought leader in the Netherlands.

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