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The brightest young professionals around the country talk about their niche, concepts, and values that have helped them become the people that they are today!
What does it take to build a UFC champion?
In this episode, we go deep with Eric Nicksick—head coach at Xtreme Couture and the man behind some of MMA’s most iconic fighters like Francis Ngannou, Sean Strickland, and Aljamain Sterling. Eric shares how he transitioned from bartender to elite coach, the culture that drives excellence at Xtreme Couture, and how mental resilience plays a bigger role than talent alone.
From the psychology of cornering during fights to building trust through consistency, Eric reveals powerful insights on leadership, accountability, and the grind behind greatness. Whether you’re in combat sports or business, this conversation offers a masterclass in discipline and growth.
⏱️ Chapter Markers:
00:00 – Intro & Eric’s roots in MMA
01:20 – How Eric joined Xtreme Couture
03:00 – From student to coach: staying coachable
04:00 – What makes a great coach?
06:00 – What MMA reveals about mindset
08:00 – Culture, leadership, and building champions
11:40 – What separates talkers from doers in the gym
13:00 – Coaching different fighter personalities
21:00 – Mental warfare and optics in the UFC
42:30 – Advice for average people training martial arts
Connect with Eric Nicksick: https://www.instagram.com/eric_xcmma/
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Millennial Millionaire
The brightest young professionals around the country talk about their niche, concepts, and values that have helped them become the people that they are today!