Stuart Butler
Stuart Butler
HWOM with Ricky Jakes. Follow your passion.
HWOM with Ricky Jakes. Follow your passion.
HWOM with Ricky Jakes. Follow your passion.
Sunday 13th August 2023
Join Ricky Jakes as he transitions from an 18-year greenkeeping career to online nutrition coaching, tackling industry challenges and new passions.
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Episode Overview
- Ricky's 18-year career journey from greenkeeping to online nutrition coaching
- Challenges and toxic work environments faced in the greenkeeping industry
- Struggles with recruitment and retention of talent within the industry
- Ricky's seamless transition and dedication to his new career path
- Offering a free recipe book to help others achieve their fitness goals
I was just addicted to it and then fast forward maybe 12 years I've got a deputy course manager job at the Shire London in Barnet.
What happens when a dedicated greenkeeper swaps his lawnmower for a nutrition plan? In this episode, Stuart Butler chats with Ricky Jakes, who spent 18 years perfecting golf courses before pivoting to a new career in online nutrition coaching. Ricky's story is one of passion and adaptability. He started his greenkeeping journey during a work experience stint at a golf club, which ignited a love for the profession.
Over nearly two decades, he climbed the ranks, taking on managerial roles and even funding his own professional development. But when COVID struck, Ricky found himself drawn to the world of nutrition. His obsessive nature led him to dive deep into this new field, ultimately leaving greenkeeping behind to become an online fitness and nutrition coach. Ricky doesn't shy away from discussing the less glamorous aspects of greenkeeping, including toxic work environments and the industry's recruitment struggles.
He also touches on the financial challenges that make it hard to attract and retain talent. Yet, his passion for his former career remains evident. As he transitions to helping others achieve their fitness goals, Ricky offers listeners a free recipe book if they reach out to him on Instagram. This episode is a testament to Ricky's resilience and willingness to follow his passions, no matter where they lead.