How V1 Sports Helped Instructor Ron Gring Sign 8 Online Clients in His First 3 Months

When veteran instructor Ron Gring decided it was time to build his online coaching business, he knew he was stepping outside his comfort zone. After decades of success as a Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher, Ron was no stranger to helping players improve, but marketing himself online was another story.

“It’s a miracle I’ve had success in instruction based on my skills in marketing,” Ron said with a laugh. “I didn’t want to stay bad at it. I wanted to get better.”

While he’s used V1 Sports software for decades, this summer he started a new conversation with us where he discovered the tools, structure, and support to translate his teaching expertise into a scalable online business. Just three months after getting started, Ron had signed eight new online clients, all through authentic connections, not ads or gimmicks.

The Challenge: A Great Teacher, Not a Marketer

Like many experienced instructors, Ron’s career was built on personal relationships and in-person lessons. For years, that was enough. But as demand for digital coaching grew, he saw an opportunity to expand his reach beyond the lesson tee.

There was only one problem: he didn’t know where to begin.

“I’ve been teaching full-time since 1999,” Ron said. “But marketing has always been a weakness. I tried plans that didn’t work, got frustrated, and just stopped trying. I didn’t know what I was doing.”

He wanted to keep teaching, but he also wanted to protect his time and his health, especially under the Arizona sun. The goal was simple: grow an online client base that would eventually let him coach from anywhere.

That’s when he turned to V1 Sports for help.

The Turning Point: Using V1 to Go Online

Ron had been a V1 user for years, recording swing videos for in-person students since the early 2000s. What he didn’t realize was how powerful that database could be. With guidance from V1’s business tools, Ron began re-engaging his past students by email, inviting them to try online coaching for the first time.

He didn’t start with flashy ads or big promises. Instead, he offered value upfront: a free swing analysis and a personal Zoom consultation.

“I asked for two swings face-on, two down-the-line,” Ron explained. “I’d send back a full diagnostic, no charge, then hop on Zoom to talk about a plan. It was about building trust first.”

The approach worked. Golfers who had worked with Ron years earlier were eager to reconnect. The email campaigns, created through Mailchimp and integrated with V1’s online platform, made it simple to send videos, links, and follow-ups all in one place.

The Results: 8 Online Clients in 3 Months

Within his first 90 days of focusing on online coaching, Ron had signed eight paying clients at $200 per month, or $1600 in monthly recurring revenue. Each one came through the same personal process:

1. A short email offering a free analysis.

2. A personalized V1 video review.

3. A one-on-one Zoom call to connect and plan next steps.

“Eight clients in my first three months, all from genuine conversations,” Ron said. “Every single person who signed up had a Zoom call first. Zero signups without that connection.”

For Ron, it wasn’t about chasing numbers or algorithms. It was about using technology to strengthen relationships, not replace them.

“It’s all about relationships, not just revenue,” he said. “Without that connection, knowledge doesn’t mean much.”

The Next Phase: Building Toward 50 Clients

Ron’s goal is to reach 50 recurring online clients by July 2026, creating a sustainable $10,000-per-month business while maintaining the flexibility he wants. His process is simple, repeatable, and completely powered by the V1 ecosystem:

• V1 PRO Studio software or V1 COACH app for video submissions, feedback, and communication.

• A custom Landing Page built for him by V1 Sports

• Mailchimp for automated outreach and updates.

• Zoom for live coaching and conversion.

• YouTube for hosting quick tip videos and swing breakdowns.

And he’s already seeing momentum build. Students from across the U.S. and even overseas have joined his program, proving that great coaching transcends geography.

The Takeaway for Coaches

Ron’s story isn’t about a viral social media moment or overnight success. It’s about using the right tools and strategy to grow deliberately and sustainably.

He started with no ad spend, no complicated funnels, and no marketing background, just decades of teaching experience and a willingness to learn. With V1 Sports, he found the system to turn that expertise into a thriving online business.

“It isn’t easy. You can’t just sit back and expect it to take off,” Ron said. “But if you stay with it and keep practicing, just like in golf, you’ll see results.”

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