by I recently had the chance to sit down with Chris Walker, the owner of our newest partner, “Top Tier Perforamance”. You can visit them here https://www.facebook.com/TopTierPerform/
Below is the transcript with Chris, and it wont take long for athletes to figure out why the best move for the future of your career is contacting him today for a training session!
What year did you start your business?
Dec. 27th 2017
What was your motivation to own your company?
I worked in a big box gym for roughly 2 years, busted my ass for my clients with little rate of return. That was my biggest issue, I’ve always loved helping people and have had a great interest in fitness through playing sports.
Health and wellness is always something that can be of service to people no matter their gender / age, so this field is something that means a great deal to me.
What services do you offer clients?
I offer a wide range of services including personalized 1-on-1 personal training, semi-private training (2-4 people).
First responders training (in these programs I will go out to the department to train on and off duty first responders), Youth fitness, Athlete training, small and large group training, nutritional guidance, remote or online coaching (depending on location meeting 1-2 times a month but providing personalized workout programs and nutrition protocols for each individual).
How are you an expert at what you do? Explain your skill set.
First and foremost I practice what I preach daily, I train myself along with follow all nutrition protocols that I provide my clients.
To go along with this I have a certification through NPTI (National Personal Training Institute) which is a 9 month in class / practical training school where close to 1000 hours of prep goes into getting certified.
Also certified through NSCA ( National Strength and Conditioning Association) this is a more nationally accredited certification among the top certifications that you can receive, in order to keep this certification I’m required to have continued education where I attend seminars, take quizzes and attend workshops to learn with the growing research.
What is the best part of your job, the part you find the most enjoyable?
The part that is most enjoyable to me is not even the training or fitness aspect. I spend a lot of time with my members so I get to know each and everyone as they do me on a personal basis, this means learning about their families, interests and dislikes.
I like my members to personally know me and we end up developing a great relationship with each other.
Along with this changing people’s lives is what does it for me, helping someone lose over 40 pounds or fit back into those pants they haven’t worn for years is always an awesome feeling knowing you’ve helped them change their life for the better.
Do you watch sports? If so, who are some of your favorite teams or athletes?
Love sports, played them growing up, was into the big 3 football, baseball and basketball in that order. As I’ve grown I have gotten more into combat sports like MMA and boxing, but just about any sport I enjoy watching.
Favorite teams are always the home ones, always love the Browns, Indians and Cavs ( Even if at times its hard to admit you love the Browns I still stick with em).
Always love watching great athletes doesn’t matter the sport, guys like Lebron, Bones Jones and Bo Jackson are among my favorite current / past athletes.
What specials or deals do you run?
I don’t offer crazy specials because my rates are always lower than any competitor, I do not force anyone into contracts I offer month-to-month pricing along with discounted rates for a 3 month commitment.
For followers of Kee on Sports I’ll offer a 15% discount on any training sessions going forward. Also with new members I offer a free consultation along with 2 free sessions to try the training out.
What do you want your customers to say about your company after experiencing it first hand?
That training at Top Tier its very comfortable rewarding, and they overall enjoy coming into the gym to bet better.
Is there a slogan or a motto that you use that motivates you?
How you do anything is how you do everything. This can apply to everything in life if you half ass things in life you are guaranteed to do it everywhere else.
Where can perspective customers go to find out more information about your establishment?
TopTierPerform.com or searching us on social media at Top Tier Performance.
What is the best way they can get ahold of you?
Phone call or text – (216) 789-7540 or email cwalker199571@gmail.com
Life is stressful and busy for a lot of people, your company offers them a chance to escape that, how important is that to you to be able to offer that freedom and growth?
It is everything for me, I know personally how stressful life can get and I know the benefits exercise has given me along with the energy it provides me to get more work done throughout the day.
With the training I make it enjoyable you are able to come in throw some weights around get feeling better before going home to your family or before heading off to work to make for a more productive day.
