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Jordan Syatt on Training Gary Vaynerchuk, Coaching and Jiu-Jitsu
Jordan Syatt trained Gary Vaynerchuk every day for three years. Syatt is a strength training and nutrition consultant and the founder of Syatt Fitness, and in Episode 122, released in May 2022, he sat down with David Stark for a 54-minute conversation about coaching, content, powerlifting and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
This is a listening guide built from the episode's show notes, so you know exactly where to jump in. The full interview is in the video above and on every podcast app.
Who Jordan Syatt is and how he started helping people (9:00 and 11:00)
After an opening chat about his social media content and the NHL playoffs, the conversation turns to Syatt himself. He explains who he is and how he first went about helping others, the starting point for his coaching business. Alongside the business, he was working toward a Bachelor's degree in Health and Behavior Science with a minor in Strength and Conditioning when this episode was recorded.
Going the NCAA route (16:00)
For the young athletes who listen to this show, the 16:00 mark is worth bookmarking. Syatt and David get into the NCAA route and what it means for athletes weighing their options after high school.
The Inner Circle and his social media strategy (19:00 and 27:00)
Syatt talks through his "Inner Circle," then lays out his social media strategy. If you've seen his content and wondered how he approaches it, this stretch of the episode is where he explains the thinking behind it.
Managing clients (32:00)
At 32:00, Syatt explains how he manages specific clients, a useful section for any coach building their own practice.
Powerlifting, his training week and Brazilian jiu-jitsu (35:30 to 43:20)
The last third of the conversation is about Syatt as an athlete. He looks back on his life as a powerlifter (35:30), walks through his current training schedule (40:00), and then explains how Brazilian jiu-jitsu fits into his life and how it affects it (43:20). He closes at 51:20 with his biggest piece of advice for the next generation of athletes.
Key takeaways
Consistency builds trust. Training Gary Vaynerchuk daily for three years is the clearest example of Syatt's approach.
Content is a strategy, not an accident. Hear how he thinks about social media from 27:00.
Coaching takes a system. His approach to managing specific clients starts at 32:00.
Your training can change with your life. From powerlifting to jiu-jitsu, he explains how his own training looks today.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Jordan Syatt?
Jordan Syatt is a strength training and nutrition consultant and the founder of Syatt Fitness. He was Gary Vaynerchuk's trainer, working with him every day for three years.
Did Jordan Syatt train Gary Vaynerchuk?
Yes. According to the episode's show notes, Syatt trained Gary Vaynerchuk every day for three years.
Does Jordan Syatt do Brazilian jiu-jitsu?
Yes. At 43:20 of Episode 122 he talks about his Brazilian jiu-jitsu training and how it affects his life.
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