About Jason Thomas - Coach JT
Born at a young age with an innate passion for health and fitness, JT embarked on a journey that has spanned over 15 years, transforming lives and businesses along the way. It all began in the high-energy world of personal training, where JT honed his skills working with MMA fighters and young athletes. This early experience ignited a profound commitment to fostering peak performance, setting the stage for a diverse and impactful career.
Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, JT ventured into uncharted waters—literally—as he became the 5th World Stand Up Paddleboard Association certified paddleboarding instructor on the east coast. This milestone marked the beginning of a series of innovative business endeavors. His journey continued with Knockerball USA and Action Archery – Combat Archery, where JT not only embraced but thrived in the challenge of pioneering new and exciting recreational sports.
Throughout these ventures, JT’s core mission remained unchanged: to empower individuals to achieve their highest potential. This unwavering dedication eventually led him back to his true calling—coaching. Now, as a business and branding consultant, JT seamlessly blends his rich background in health and fitness with his entrepreneurial expertise to guide clients toward personal and professional success.
JT’s coaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that true success stems from a harmonious balance between business strategies and personal health. He has helped countless clients not only climb the ladders of their careers but also enrich their lives with vitality and confidence. His unique approach has been transformative, leaving an indelible impact on those he works with.
Accolades and certifications underscore JT’s expertise and commitment to personal development. His journey is peppered with personal anecdotes that speak to his resilience and innovation, from training athletes to navigating the fast-paced world of business innovation. Each step has reinforced his dedication to helping others achieve their goals.
As JT continues to inspire and lead, his story is a testament to the power of passion and perseverance. Whether he’s helping a startup define its brand or guiding a professional to better health and productivity, JT remains a beacon for those seeking to elevate every aspect of their lives. His journey isn’t just about the milestones; it’s about the people he’s empowered along the way.
Certifications
My coaching career started back on 2009 when I opened my first business as a strength coach & personal trainer. I had the honor to work with a few professional fighters and several junior athletes. This is where my love for helping others succeed started.
A few years after opening my fitness business I had the opportunity to get into the watersports industry and I became the 5th ever person to be certified by the World Stand Up Paddleboarding Association as a Paddleboarding Instructor on the East Coast. Shortly after, Hau Hele Wai Paddlboarding was born. (Hau Hele Wai = Walk on water in Hawaiian)
In 2014 the viral sensation know as Bubble Soccer was created. I saw an amazing opportunity to start a party rental business and went all in! Things went so well that the manufacturer (Knockerball USA) brought me on to help build an affiliate program and teach others how to run a Knockerball rental business. Ya, I even got paid to do this, lol!!!
Running on the high from the success of Knockerball I decided it was my time to try the manufacturing world. Think dodgeball meets paintball but for the bow and arrows set and you'll get an idea for what we were doing. Action Archery quickly rose to being one of the largest suppliers of combat archery gear and we opened over 150 affiliate locations in the first year alone.
Manufacturing was fun, but I ultimately decided to make my exit from the business just a few years in. We did great, but I wanted more. That brought me back to what I loved, helping others be better at what they do. This time it took the form of Business, Marketing, & Sales coaching.
But like many others, COVID didn't agree with my plans...
As it turns out, closing Big Wave was a good thing. Shortly after closing the doors I had the opportunity to join an outstanding group of business champions on the same mission as I was. The mission to help other be even better at what they do. Unfortunately, at the time I felt like the constant travel was too much and decided to leave.
After coming home and getting off the road fate seemingly introduced me to some friends of friends who ran a personal branding agency. Quickly following that introduction I became a Business Agent for the Celebrity Branding Agency and spent the next 3 years learning about how to build powerful and impressive brands that get noticed.
I loved the time I had with the Celebrity Branding Agency. But, oddly enough, the travel that originally made me want to stop working with Global Resources was what in fact brought me back. I've dedicated my life to helping others become Bigger, Better, Badder versions of who they were when I met them.
Now that I'm back with Global Resources I'm also back in the office with 2 to 3 new business every week helping them find the success they've been looking for!
How Can I Help You?
I learned a long time ago that when you help someone else summit a mountain, you find yourself standing on the top with them.
What mountain can I help you climb?