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Ep 247: Coaching, Community & Career Longevity: Behind the Scenes with Jarrah Ingram

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In this episode, Bex chats with Jarrah Ingram — a glute growth coach and gym owner who’s built a thriving hybrid business in Adelaide that blends in-person training, online coaching, and a strong, value-driven team culture.

Jarrah takes us behind the scenes of his journey — from humble beginnings running sessions with Gumtree gear in uni lecture halls, to building a coaching empire supported by a tight-knit team of employed coaches (not contractors). He shares the quote that reshaped his coaching philosophy, the power of niche marketing (especially in the glute space), and why building a real community has been the foundation of his success.

If you're a coach who’s burnt out, stuck, or unsure how to scale — this episode is full of insight, strategy, and lived experience to help you create a business that lasts.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

  • Why coaching is 80% communication and 20% strategy
  • How Jarrah built his gym and online platform during COVID — and came out stronger
  • Why niching down (especially into glute training) was the best decision he ever made
  • The mindset shift that helped him turn his passion into a sustainable career
  • How community-driven events like The Empowerment Project create authentic marketing and deep client loyalty
  • The difference between sales and marketing — and why most PTs get it wrong
  • What to focus on if you're stuck, burning out, or ready to pivot online


📣 Jarrah’s Top Advice for Coaches: “Pick a niche you're obsessed with — the kind of thing you can binge on for hours without getting bored. That's what will make you an authority people trust.”

📚 Recommended Resources:

  • Content & Sales Strategy: Brian Mark — for coaches learning how to speak to their avatar
  • Training & Hypertrophy: Mike Israetel, Jeff Nippard, Coach Kassim — science-backed insights that are actually applicable
  • Nutrition Science & Debunking Myths: Lane Norton


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