Shots to the Dome

I am #blessed to call today's guest a friend and have been watching as this guy has built tremendously successful companies and he's just getting started. Nick Komodina is the Founder of NK Athletics, and Contest Prep and Lifestyle Team and IMPAKT, a clothing company with the slogan, "Make Your Own". He's here on today's episode to talk about how he does it all along with other projects that talk...

Today's guest had the courage and confidence to reach out to us because she believed she could provide value to our show and message. She was absolutely right. Kellina Wanteu is a NASM certified personal trainer, fitness instructor, and the host of the Unleash your Confidence Online Show. She's here today to talk about her story, the role of religion in her life, and how building great habits has...

While I haven't met this individual in real life yet, we've been virtual friends for awhile and I think you'll agree after listening to this episode that Zakk has an incredible story.  Formal education was never Zakk's strong suit as he will admit and had trouble focusing. So much so that he was kicked out of college due to academics, not even put on probation. He had to figure it out at that poin...

Keeping with the "successful in their early to mid 20's" train we've been on, this guest is one of my absolute best friends and great dude in the health and fitness space. Trent McCloskey joins me today to talk about he decided to rewrite his own story a forge a path of his own choosing, which led to him founding Train, Eat, and Live Community, transforming over 600+ men from "skinny fat" to lean...

My guest today and I's stories are very similar and this woman who you may know already has had tremendous success in the online fitness space at an early age. What we teased out of Brooklyn Hillenbrand, CEO of Brooklynhillfit, in this episode is the authentic way she went about building her following through sharing what she learned and never compromising her ethics for a sponsorship she didn't f...

Are you tired of getting in your own way when it comes to your goals either in the gym or in business? We have a good idea of what to do but when it comes time to act, we hesitate or completely freeze based on our doubts and insecurities. Those insecurities have deep roots in our childhood. My guest today was able to work through those insecurities in high school and that is a big reason why she's...

A frequent guest, good friend, a Vikings fan (do with that information what you will) Carter Good is back on the show and we are talking all things… emotions. Specifically, how to handle emotional situations within a relationship. We both read the book, " The Masculine in Relationships" by G.S. Youngblood and both absolutely resonated with it. The two of us have an interesting perspective as we ar...

The man who needs little introduction if we've been connected for awhile but I'm extremely excited to have him on Shots to the Dome! If you've been following me for a length of time, you know how paramount this individual has been to my success and growth as a man and leader. Justin Lovato is a former trainer at Gold's Gym in Venice (the top in the country), leader, and now helping individuals in...

The man, the myth, the legend and now 7 figure entrepreneur Chad Molyneux AKA the Fit CEO is back on the show! This round, we are covering Chad's top 5 keys to success that have propelled him from broke waiter to owning 2 companies, leading employees, and having tremendous results. You may have heard some of these before but common sense isn't common practice and you'll definitely learn something...

If you were an athlete in the past or present, this episode will resonate deeply with you (still listen if you aren't though!). Once you set your eyes on an athletic goal, the focus and obsession to obtain it becomes both intoxicating and all consuming. There's an expiration date on every athletic career and sometimes… you don't reach all of your ambitious goals. My guest today has an athletic res...

Huge sneaker head alert on this episode! If you know me I am BIG into sneakers and have been for awhile and our guest today is kind of a big deal in the sneaker industry. Through building the empire came an imbalance to his health and he finally took control of it and lost 140+ pounds in 2 years WHILE building his business. Matt Halfhill is the founder and owner of Nick Kicks which was established...

This one is a redemption story for the ages! Nothing quite compared to the battle against addiction and, unfortunately, not a lot of people win that battle especially against heroine. Our guest today won that battle is now 8 going on 9 years sober. Enter the Sober Bodybuilder. Brad Jensen is the Owner of Key Nutrition, Host of the Key Nutrition Podcast, recent father to Dominic, has an alter ego n...

If you're in the health and fitness space, there's a 99% chance you already know and love my guest today but did you where his incredibly popular tagline originated from? Did you know it dates all the way back to the Revolutionary War? My guest Mr. Chase Chewning is a Coach, Podcaster (Coachcaster) and host of Everforward Radio. He also helps others start their podcast through Operation Podcast. C...

Sports fans… this one is for you! Even if you aren't into sports there's definitely takeaways from this episode but you know we enjoy using a lot of sport analogies on this show and my guest today is in a position that any sport management major would dream of having.  Kelsey Philpott is the head of marketing for the New York Rangers and Kelsey and I (Sean) met at our time at the University of Ore...

Are you allowing your mindset to determine your actions or excuses? The decision between scarcity and abundance is in between your ears and today's guest is one if not the leading authority on this topic in the online space! Dr. Kasey Jo Orvidas is self-described as "1/2 Psychologist, 1/2 Fitness Coach" and we here at DLDNation love the combination she brings to the space. We dive into her PhD jou...

Are you a hopeless romantic still searching for that special someone? Have you felt like giving up recently because you feel like no one is out there for you? If this is you, you'll definitely enjoy today's episode.   Melissa Jane is a fitness coach and Co-Founder of Alignment Athletics. She also is a bus driver taking us to school on how we need to work on ourselves if we want the relationship we...

We're just gonna come right out and ask… do you want more sex in your relationship? Have you had a hard time bringing up the topic to your significant other? Today's guest will light a fire under you to get in between those sheets more (or wherever you do it ;))   My guest today is Jordan Bowditch, a Men's Conscious Coach and the leader of a men's group that I (Sean) recently joined. We practice w...

Still looking for the "hack" to success? Ever wonder how some people progress quickly and you think they have a "secret" you don't know about? Me and my guest today are about to reveal that very secret to you today. Austin Bagshaw is my guest today and also a fitness coach and Founder of AB Calisthenics and also owns his own apparel company, "Move More, Live More". We've been following each other...

Are you letting your lack of self-confidence get in the way of doing things that scare you but know will worth it in the long run? Do you wish you could get out of your own way to level up and have fun in the process?   Today's guest is going to help you with all of this and more! Ashley Zamora is a fitness coach for women, teaching them how to go from self-doubt to self love to their best selves....

Do you find yourself trying to tackle a lot of goals and dreams at the same time and it's starting to feel overwhelming? What if you had some tools in your preverbal life toolbox to not only help you through the times where it feels like it's too much but also set yourself up to be even more productive? My guest today, Danielle Sabalusky, is someone I've looked up to for awhile for how she balance...

2020 gave us a giant wakeup call to the systematic issues that still exist in the United States. One of our ultimate core values here at DLDNation is to not only treat everyone with the dignity and respect they deserve but to amplify the voices that need to be heard during this time so we can all truly understand and, in that, be unified to support each other to reach our ultimate potential. Our a...

If you are trying anything out of the ordinary or pursuing something beyond the average and conventional, self-doubt will inevitably creep in. It's a natural reaction to stepping out of your comfort zone and going against the grain. Fear not (literally) as I (Sean) will give you some actionable keys and strategies to stave off the feelings of self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and other hindering emot...

What if I told you that the endless hours of cardio you've been putting in isn't helping you get the toned body that you dream of? What if I also said that touching a weight or even consistently strength training as a female won't blow you up to look like a bodybuilder? If you're open to a new and better path to the toned body you want, today's episode is for you. Maddy Cusumano, DLDNation assista...

We are nearly at the middle of April and you know what that means! Summer is right around the corner and we know you want to look your best in that bikini or swim trunks and not only that but feel comfortable in your skin during the summer months. Today's episode with DLDNation Assistant Coach Hannah Lear has you covered when it comes to starting and being successful with your cut! We discuss tang...

Ever feel like you are riding the #strugglebus when it comes to your nutrition? There may be underlying causes preventing you from feeling your best even if you don't have a gluten allergy! We hope today's episode will open your eyes to new information about your health and a new saying to avoid (which is #hotmessexpress).   Gianna Beasley is a certified personal trainer, registered dietitian, and...