Have you ever felt like your success makes your clients uncomfortable? It’s frustrating but all too common – the bigger you grow, the more pushback you might get, even from those you thought would cheer you on.

In this episode, Tim and Randy explore why some clients (and even peers) react negatively to a business owner’s progress. They break down how scarcity mindsets, insecurities, and self-reflection fuel this behavior. Tim even shares a personal story about losing long-time clients when his gym expanded – not because of poor service, but because of his growth.

But success doesn’t have to come at the cost of relationships.

Tune in to this episode as Tim and Randy talk about how to handle these situations with grace, stay focused on your goals, and surround yourself with people who genuinely want to see you succeed. Join us to learn how to stay unapologetically focused on your journey to success.

We’re in this together!

Key Takeaways:

Intro (00:00)
Growth Summit and Iron Circle updates (00:47)
A client’s surprising resentment (02:11)
Clients leaving because of perceived “too much success” (05:03)
The crabs-in-a-bucket mentality explained (08:45)
Importance of seeking stimulating, high-level environments (12:37)
The shift from competitive to creative problem-solving (17:15)
Closing thoughts (20:45)

Additional Resources:

- Get 30 days of Semi-Private Pro on us!

- Get your early bird ticket for the 2025 Growth Summit in Nashville

- Get access to the 2024 Growth Summit recordings

- Tim's new book - Built to Win by Tim Lyons

- ProFit Accelerator: Helping Training Gyms Grow to 30K/month and Beyond Facebook group

- A tool for deciding on new gym services – 5-Question Matrix

- SOP in a Day Workshop

- Check out our Switch to Semi-Private course

- Business Accelerator Program

- Learn more about The Iron Circle

---

If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

Get the future of podcasts.