Become a Beachbody Coach
Team Retreat Winter Summit
Hosted by: Michael and Jennifer Greenberg
Attended by: Some of the most incredible people I have ever met.
I have so many thoughts going through my head as I am finally back home to Idaho Falls. I was able to spend an entire week in Gatlinberg TN in an amazing 14,000 square foot mansion with an incredible view. That alone is something I never imagined doing just 4 years ago. What was even more breath-taking and inspiring to me was seeing people connect in a business to where it doesn’t even feel like a business yet a close knit family that cares about each others success in all areas of life. I’m used to running and leading events with Team Beachbody but it was a special moment that really expanded my vision as I watched Jennifer and Michael Greenberg work with their team and I was just there to be a part of it and get to know our family a little bit better. Jennifer and I started as Team Beachbody coaches in the spring of 2011 because we absolutely LOVED P90X and supporting and encouraging each other with our goals. When we found out that we could become a Beachbody Coach I was the same as most people are and had doubts about what it was. We actually started a support group to help people even though we weren’t “official Beachbody Coaches” We were in love with helping people. Being able to witness that ripple effect first hand brought me to tears on multiple occasions in that retreat this past week.
I’m sure if you ask many of them they will happily share their experiences with you and what they learned from making an investment time and money to fly out to TN and take away 3-5 days from their families. I know for me I have had life-changing and altering moments that I know if I keep them close to heart and apply the things I learn will be able to reach and impact more people on a deeper level. I’m hoping and it’s my wish that I can be open and vulnerable and that our coaches that were at the retreat can be the same so that you can understand what we do and why we do it.
Because of hard work and sacrifices we have been able to build a very successful Team Beachbody business. But in life and in business we must continue to grow and learn in all areas. When you stop growing, you start dying.
Takeaway #1- Value friendships a little more. Okay a lot more. After talking with one of our very successful leaders of the team I found that they have never really had good friends. It made me realize that although we have a good relationship as business partners we laugh, get along, hang out, and so forth; the most important part to him is the friendship. The business is just an incredible by-product.
Takeaway #2- Learning on a deeper level WHY somebody does what they do and Why they are doing it. One coach and I had a moment where we were both in tears sharing about why we were doing this business and why some of our goals were as big as they are. We connected on a level where we were talking about the $2 million dollar lodge his Grandfather built as a legacy for their family that will be lost due to their family not being able to pay the taxes and fees to maintain it unless he builds this business. He will not let it go. He will carry on his Grandfathers legacy and figure out the steps on the way.
Takeaway #3- Sometimes all you need is a friend. Funny how I wrote that and know that it is a big part of my takeaway #1. I spent many hours talking with a coach and built an amazing friendship. Although these many hours spent help this coach have a BIG breakthrough that will make them one of the most successful coaches in this company. Because they listened and were willing to spend so much time me, I learned a lot about myself and found a new friend for life.
Takeaway #4- Seeing people work out together and struggle together through workouts. Seeing us all eat together like a real family. Many times we are at home and working on our dreams or our business and we don’t realize or we forget that others are going through the same things as us. This was a reminder that THIS IS WHAT I WANT TO DO WITH MY LIFE. 
Takeaway #5- I have connected on a heart level with most of these coaches and new friends over the past week and I can honestly say with all my heart that I will continue staying in the trenches with them and sharing what the steps are to achieve the goals that they want to achieve in their lives. This is my calling in life and it feels amazing and I am beyond blessed that God has brought every single one of you into our lives.
Takeaway #6- I can do hard things. If you know me, I LOVE sleep and I love naps. We stayed up at times until 7:30 am and woke at 9:00 am to workout. I took ZERO naps. I now know that I can do SUPER hard things.
The most significant take-away for me (aside from the friendships and family created) was that I truly am not alone. Regardless of how much we are struggling to stay above water right now, there are other coaches in our coaching family who have been there and now they are multi-star diamond coaches. We are never alone in our Beachbody family. I am proud to say I have formed friendships for life. You know you have a great team when, even though you never officially met them before, you’re greeted with open arms and conversations flow naturally. It’s something pretty incredible.
This is one of the things that I loved most about meeting my coach Lindsay in Atlantis at a Success Club retreat. That was amazing to see that her and all of the other coaches were no different than me. I know that I have 52 new friends for life <3
How do I even put into words what this retreat meant to me. I have so many takeaways that it is hard to limit them, but I will try. First, I absolutely agree that this was a family/friend atmosphere which in turn allowed you to “let down your guard” and “open up” and “feel safe”. Yes, it was business related, but being able to be honest with yourself and others in this environment is key to being a successful coach/leader with your business. As Scottie will say, Beachbody has all the information in your back office to provide you with the tools to be a successful coach, but nothing is a better tool than to be able to share with others your experiences/stories/ideas and dreams.
Second, my heart was overwhelmed by the stories/passion/motivation/inspiration that I felt from everyone that attended this retreat. It is so true that being around like-minded people only enhances you as a person to do better. The generosity and kindness of others was truly a staple at this retreat and a stranger could of walked in(which a lot of the coaches were) and felt like they “belonged”.
Third, attending this retreat only affirms my true desire and passion to help others and inspire others in whatever path they choose to follow. I believe I am a better person/mother/wife/daughter/friend/sister/coach now that Beachbody has come into my life and I can only try to pay that forward. There were many coaches that had different sacrifices they had to make to attend this event, and I truly cannot express how important it is to have the opportunity to make sure you do everything possible to attend events as this. Life long friends were made and relationships that will continue to grow as we grown ourselves….
Nichol I feel blessed that I was able to be in your group as we separated the last night to tell our stories and open up a little bit with each other about who we are and why we are the way we are. Ps… you looked awesomely cozy in that blanket and I was a little jealous. You have a heart of GOLD and I can’t wait to attend one of your retreats in the future. Love ya like a sister 🙂
Thank you for the post Scottie, and I will let you know that just absorbing information from you, Arnauld, and all the other top coaches gathered there. It was WAY too much information for me to process at once. I’m FAIRLY certain there was smoke coming from my ears. However, I’m already duplicating the message from the retreat. In fact, I have two team calls I’m the speaker on this week and that’s EXACTLY what I’m doing. Thanks again for being selfless enough to devote that one on one time to so many individuals. I didn’t sit down with you one on one, but I sat and absorbed your message as you worked with others.
JP I was thinking about that this morning and I noticed you were always engaged in or listening to convos with others. You mention something so important in this comment, you are implementing what you learned and teaching it to others. That is what this is about! Learning, applying, and then teaching others selflessly and from the heart 🙂
I came to this retreat nervous and quiet. I knew many of the names and faces from our team’s facebook group however I did not expect the warm welcome I received when I walked into the house. Everyone was so loving and friendly. It was like we all had been friends for years. That connection was my biggest takeaway. We are all striving to reach our own goals as well as to help others reach their goals. We are striving for happiness and health.
I learned where I can continue to grow in my journey. I believe I am made for better things. I believe that I can work hard and escape from a job I don’t necessarily love.
This retreat was indeed an escape from reality. However, it also changed my outlook on life and has re-energized my determination to help others reach their goals as well as direct me on a path to reach my own.
Ben I feel blessed to know you and have the random chance that you came to stay in the room with Caleb and I once a spot opened up. I felt like you were a little brother or a long lost friend when I saw you sitting on the bed. There is a better way for you to use those God given talents that you have and I am excited to watch you inspire and grow into the person you want to be.
This winter retreat in Tennessee was amazing! My #1 love language is quality time and so it is no surprise to me why this event touched me deeply!!! This is very different than Summit, and I will never miss a retreat like this!!! This company called Beachbody stepped in when my hubs stepped out! It was a very lonely time in my life. The genuine friendships I have made with all of you are a blessing! I had a relationship with most of them that started online first… so at this Fit Family Winter Retreat I was meeting them in person for the very first time! I loved hearing everyone’s stories and being surrounded by nothing but love, positivity and inspiration. Scottie, when we spoke I had many ah-ha moments! One I realized I need to invite everyone… not just my niche market. Two, I am leaving this retreat financially motivated… not for me, but to make a difference in my families life. Three, I am a beautiful person 😉 Four, I can do hard things! xoxo
I love this Tia and loved that you came up to me and asked for some time. My wife’s Love language is also quality time 🙂 I think it’s amazing how much love I could feel from you as you talked about your struggles, what you want, and how you want to give that gift to others. You are a beautiful person and as you let that light shine you will help others see their true beauty and worth. Love ya Tia and super excited that we have the whole Embassy Suites reserved at Summit so that we can share more moments like these we experienced last week!
Wow – so many take aways. I have spent most of my life feeling insignificant. So walking into retreat, I was definitely nervous. As I experienced on a smaller scale at Summit last year, it just amazes me how everyone is so friendly. No one is judging of others. People are accepted for who they are, and we all are working together to be better. It is as if the Utopian civilization has been found in Beachbody. Seriously think about any other job you have had…corporate, factory, office, etc. it doesn’t matter – seems like it just doesn’t bring out the best in people, and then you go to retreat where people cheer on your successes and genuinely care about your growth.
I come from an upbringing of perfectionism, where you smile and pretend everything is okay. You don’t share your problems with anyone because that would be disgraceful. As the time came closer to sharing stories, I actually just wanted to pack up and go home. My insides felt kind of sick. I was completely humbled in everyone’s vulnerability. They opened up and showed such realness. As a result I honestly for the first time in my life felt completely normal. I was not so self-centered to think I was the only one in the world with insecurities, but to hear others talk about their fears so openly was completely redefining for me. (So thank you to all in my group for being so real.)
I now realize that I have stood in my own way for so long. By not sharing and letting others into my heart, I can not fully help them in the ways that I want to be able to help.
Amy I am preparing our team call and came back here to see if anybody else had shared anything and you totally made me cry. You’ve described it perfectly. Its like a Utopian Civilization inside to Beachbody. I am so happy that you stayed and had this breakthrough in your life. I remember feeling like that the first time I was at a retreat with my coach and only about 8 people in total. I was like…. “I don’t have a story”. I just started talking and as I did I opened up and learned so much about myself and why I am the way I am. I’m looking forward to our next family reunion.