My Biggest Takeaway Podcast

This week we welcome Mark Joe to the show. Mark is the owner of Omen Coffee here in St. Louis, MO. In this episode we discuss the challenges of opening a brick and mortar coffee shop compared to running an online business, as well as exploring the fear of failure and the tendency to settle for mediocrity. Mark shares his experience of finding peace and gratitude in prison and the importance of not...

Thanks for joining us for another episode! This week we welcome Matt Lee to the show. He is the founder of Team Waves, and shares his journey from starting an online fitness coaching business to going full-time with it. He discusses the inspiration behind the Team Waves brand and how it is connected to his love for the Jersey Shore. Matt also highlights the importance of having a coach and the imp...

This week we are happy to welcome Casey Gilbert to the show. In this conversation, Casey discusses the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone and surrounding yourself with the right people. He shares a powerful experience of seeing his sister's artwork in an Airbnb in Montana, which served as a sign that he was in the right place. He also talks about his preparation for the Leadville 100...

Welcome back to the show, this week we are joined by my business partner and friend, Bakker Shields. In this episode, Bakker discusses the importance of relationship building, overcoming challenges in the SaaS world, and the levels of problem-solving. He emphasizes the need for persistence and continuous innovation in business, and highlights the significance of understanding clients and industry...

This week we are happy to welcome Colin Wayne to the show. Colin is a successful entrepreneur and military veteran, and we go way back. In this episode Colin discusses his journey from the military to entrepreneurship, the importance of focusing on one thing at a time, and the myth of multiple streams of income. He shares his experience overcoming setbacks and taking risks, as well as the defining...

Hello again, thanks for joining us for episode 21! In this episode, we welcome George Bryant, who is a marketing and customer journey expert. He starts by  discussing the customer journey and the importance of understanding the sales cycle. He emphasizes the need to focus on the 97% of customers who are not ready to make an immediate purchase, and also highlights the importance of addressing the p...

Thanks for joining us again! This week we welcome Jason Bockman to the show. Jason is a successful entrepreneur with a variety of businesses, ranging from donut shops, to a farm, to real estate, and even owns a restaurant. We discuss Jason's journey, from starting with a hot dog stand, to selling and starting new businesses, which all taught him valuable lessons. Jason shares his experience of cre...

Welcome back to the show! This week we welcome Shaun Vasquez of Pride Foods. In this conversation, Shaun discusses the journey of starting Pride Foods and the importance of maintaining high standards and quality. He also reflects on his experiences in bodybuilding and the lessons learned from being selfish in pursuit of success. Shaun shares his insights on forgiveness and the power of emotional r...

Thanks for joining us again! This week we welcome Grant Dziak, a life coach, who shares his journey and insights on topics such as behavioral psychology, embodiment, and emotional mastery. In our discussion, Grant emphasizes the importance of facing discomfort and acknowledging pain in order to overcome challenges, and the role of masculinity and the need for emotional regulation. He highlights th...

Hello again, thank for joining us again for episode 17! This week we welcome Bradley Goldman to the show. In this episode he shares his journey of starting a business that helps menopausal women and busy parents with science-based approaches to weight loss. He discusses how he came to work with Jennifer (his wife) and the growth of their company within the Peloton community. Bradley emphasizes the...

This week we welcome Brendan Meyers, a fitness entrepreneur, calisthenics enthusiast, and coach. In this episode, Brendan shares his journey in the fitness industry and building multiple businesses. He discusses how he used Facebook to grow a large following and the strategies he employed to gain traction. He also talks about his experience living and working abroad, and emphasizes the importance...

Welcome back to the show! This week we welcome Brent Kromer, a fitness coach who helps other coaches supercharge their coaching businesses. He discusses his experiences and insights in the field of sales, and emphasizes the importance of sales skills and the challenges that coaches often face in selling their services. He also discusses the need for a professional setup in sales calls and the bene...

Thanks for joining us again for another epsiode! This week we welcome Mason and Audrey to the show, where they discuss their journey in the fitness industry, starting a business together, and their experience speaking on stage. They also talk about the importance of nurturing relationships with clients, the roles they play in their business, and their projections for the future. They share their i...

This week we are very happy to welcome Brad Bromlow to the show. In this episode Brad shares his journey as an entrepreneur and the growth of his cookie business, Fat and Weird. He discusses the challenges and setbacks he faced along the way and the importance of resilience. He also talks about the unique marketing strategies he employs, including creative cookie names, as well as emphasizing the...

Welcome back to the show! This week we welcome Brian Tweer to the show. Brian owns Jersey Shore Supplements store, as a well as AstroFlav, which is his own line of supplements. In this episode he shares his journey in the supplement industry, from starting his first store to expanding to multiple locations. He discusses the challenges of balancing creativity and operations, the importance of persi...

Thanks for joining us again. This week we welcome Will Girone, an online fitness coach who has not only had great success in the online coaching world, but also specializes in helping other online coaches achieve great results. If you are an online coach, you don't want to miss this one. In this conversation, Will shares his expertise on helping fitness coaches launch and scale their online busine...

Welcome back to the show! This week we chat with Dustin Holston, a transformational coach, who has changed the lives of thousands of people through weight loss, and has helped over 300 people lose 100 lbs. or more. He shares his expertise in helping clients lose weight, and emphasizes the importance of providing the right plan and consistent accountability to help clients achieve their weight loss...

Hello there, thanks so much for joining us again. We are joined this week by Clayton Snyder, a fitness coach, specializing in online coaching for busy moms, which has helped hundreds lose weight and get healthy. In this episode, Clayton discusses the importance of consistency in building a business and the monotonous work that goes into it. He shares his journey from working in the hospitality ind...

Thank you for joining us again for our conversation with KC Miller. KC is the CEO of Thriving On Coaching, where she and her team help people with not only their health and fitness, but in life in general. In this episode, KC shares her journey of taking risks, embracing change, and becoming the hero of her own story. She emphasizes the importance of pursuing fulfillment over comfort and encourage...

Hello again, and welcome back to the show. This week we had the pleasure of chatting with Andrew Coates. Andrew is wildly successful in the online coaching world, although he does in-person coaching as well, and has written for well known fitness publications including Men's Health, Testosterone Nation, Muscle and Fitness, Generation Iron, and Kabuki Strength. He has a very diverse professional ba...

We're very excited to have Alex Gibson on the show this week. Alex is a Pro bodybuilder, former D1 football player, has a degree in Political Science from Columbia University. He is also a fitness trainer with his company TNT Transformations, and has scaled to a multi six-figure enterprise through his expertise in manipulating body composition, and his social media presence. In this episode we tal...

Thanks for joining us again, this episode we welcome Brandon Groux to the show. Brandon is a breathwork facilitator with his company Aura Breathwork, and is also a breakup recovery coach. The collapse of his own relationship was the catalyst in taking up the call to help others experiencing the same anguish and depression felt after breakup. Brandon is a huge proponent of overcoming victim mentali...

We're back this week with Adrian Stover. In this episode we talk about his background as an athlete, and how he got started in the bodybuilding world. Adrian is a BS in Kinesiology, and has taken that knowledge and applied it in his coaching career with his company Ascend Fitness. He talks about the importance of not just the science of bodybuilding, but also the discipline, and how your mindset c...

We are joined by Matt Vincent of Highland Games and Not Dead Yet (formerly HVIII Brand) Apparel. Matt is an author, speaker, athlete, entrepreneur, and an all around inspiring human. In this episode we discuss a bit of Matt's background in the Highland Games, in which he is a 2-time World Champion, and how the skills and discipline learned through that pursuit, has carried over into the rest of hi...

Thank you for joining us again for Episode 02 with Cavan Valance. In this episode we discuss Cavan's experience with being unhealthy, unmotivated, and over 300 lbs, to becoming a fitness coach, mentor, and speaker. He talks about losing his father and the impact that had on him, his mindset, and how he flipped the situation from that of overwhelming sorrow, to that of determination and gratitude....