S1E4: Entrepreneur Stories - Resilience and Redemption: How John Kohrs Built a Business from the Ground Up

Motion Matters Podcast

John Kohrs is a remarkable individual who has turned a tumultuous past into a triumphant present. Growing up in Clarksburg, Missouri, with both parents incarcerated for drug offenses, John himself fell into similar troubles before radically transforming his life post-prison into a successful entrepreneur. Now based in Kansas City, Missouri, John has rebuilt his life, running a thriving online fitness, nutrition, and mindset program designed to help others overcome their struggles.
In this inspiring episode, John shares his incredible journey from incarceration to establishing a multi-million dollar business, only to face bankruptcy and personal setbacks that tested his resolve. Despite these challenges, John's resilience and commitment to self-improvement led him to personal and professional revival, ultimately launching CoorsFit to empower individuals facing similar adversities.
Listeners looking for motivation in entrepreneurship will find John's story particularly compelling. His approach to overcoming adversity through self-investment and personal development—spending over $250,000 on masterminds, coaches, and therapists—underscores the transformative power of believing in oneself. For anyone facing their own professional or personal trials, John's journey emphasizes the importance of resilience, the value of mentorship, and the transformative impact of relentless self-improvement.
Questions Answered in this Episode:
1. How can overcoming personal challenges lead to entrepreneurial success?
2. What are effective strategies for personal development after overcoming adversity?
3. How does self-investment impact long-term success in business and personal growth?
Timestamps of Key Moments:
(1:36 - 2:32) - John discusses his journey from imprisonment to building a multi-million dollar business, emphasizing the hustle and initial success without a formal business background.
(2:32 - 3:31) - John shares the challenges that led to his business hitting bankruptcy shortly after reaching a $9 million revenue mark, highlighting the unexpected nature of business downturns.
(4:11 - 4:56) - The impact of bankruptcy on John’s personal life is discussed, detailing the emotional and psychological effects of losing a business.
(5:32 - 5:54) - John talks about his commitment to personal development post-bankruptcy, including his significant financial investment in self-improvement through masterminds, coaching, and therapy.
(6:26 - 7:34) - John provides details on his new venture, CoorsFit, explaining how his experiences and learnings are channeled into a business aimed at helping others overcome similar challenges.

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