The Active Life Podcast

Welcome to the second edition of our monthly series, Talking with Sean and Larry. In this series we discuss whatever we feel like. Maybe you’ll learn something, maybe you won’t.     On this episode we discuss; Dr Sean’s experience with steroids in a globo-gym Larry’s punctuality   Text messaging Washington D.C. The winner of our review contest     Podcast Resources: Are you ready to Turn Pro? Conn...

Welcome back to Episode 66 of The Active Life Podcast. Today on The Guest Show we have Active Life’s very own Emily Glenn. Emily is the graph designer here at Active Life. She is incredibly skilled in what she does and we would not be where we are today without the consistent and quality content she creates. We believe that good design is what separates your brand from everyone else, and today we...

This is a very special episode of the Active Life Podcast. Today we have our very own Director of Foundations, Mary Banks. Mary and I answer common questions about the foundations course.     We discuss: How to enjoy running your business How to build an onramp Pricing and how to raise them How to manage your finances as a gym owner Getting out of burnout and hiring employees   Set up a call to le...

Welcome back to another episode of Turning Pro. Today we discuss the hallmarks of a really good gym, and the signs of a really bad gym. If your family member is asking you what gym they should join, this is what you’re going to want to tell them. In this episode you’ll hear more about: What kind of gym you should join Common red flags of a bad gym When it’s time to move on from your current gym Th...

Welcome back to Episode 64 of The Active Life Podcast. Today on The Guest Show we have Casey Jenks. Casey is a co-founder of TrueCoach which is a platform designed to help coaches save time, deliver a better experience for their clients, and grow their training businesses. In March 2020 Casey sold his business and we discuss his journey building a successful business and then selling it.   In this...

063 Turning Pro | How Do You Choose a Mentor Welcome back to another episode of Turning Pro. Today we discuss the benefits of having a mentor, what it means to be a mentor and how to choose someone who can guide you to success.     In this episode you’ll hear more about: Choosing the perfect mentor, coach or guide Work, Life, and Energy   Sharing values Filtering good and bad advice Aligning your...

Welcome back to Episode 62 of The Active Life Podcast. Today on The Guest Show we have Sam Miller. Sam has spent the last 14 years debunking the nutrition industry. He is an online coach, educator, and mentor dedicated to providing simple and strategic ways to improve as an athlete and a coach.      In this episode we discuss; Coaching coaches Asking the right questions Sam’s journey into nutritio...

Welcome back to another episode of Turning Pro. Today we discuss the three best ways to emerge from a shut down. These are the things you need to do to make your business bulletproof. These steps to take that will allow your gym to thrive, despite the unpredictable future of the fitness industry   In this episode you’ll hear more about: How to recover from another shutdown What we’ve learned from...

Welcome back to Episode 60 of The Active Life Podcast. Today on The Guest Show we have Nick Shaw, Co-Founder and CEO of Renaissance Periodization. Nick and his team have really paved the way for nutrition coaching in the fitness industry. Today we discuss some of the topics in his book ‘Fit for Success’ and how you can start using these techniques today to improve as an athlete, a coach, a busines...

Happy New Year to you all and a very warm welcome to the first episode of our new series, Talking with Sean & Larry. In this series we discuss whatever we feel like. Maybe you’ll learn something, maybe you won’t.    On this episode we discuss; TikTok Microwaves Why Larry is afraid of 5G Covid Testing Live Text Reading     Podcast Resources: Are you ready to Turn Pro? Connect with us! Dr. Sean @DrS...

Welcome back to Episode 58 of The Active Life Podcast. Today on The Guest Show we have Mike Arce, Founder and Owner of Loud Rumor. Mike has one mission, and that is to help gyms increase their memberships. He has had a profound impact in the fitness industry for the last 7 years, and his work has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Digital Marketer, and more.     In this episode we discuss; The...

On this episode of Turning Pro we discuss common faults and stigmas when it comes to sales. As health care providers, we offer a great amount of value to our clients. It is your responsibility in the sale, to bring their attention to what the other side of working with you will look like, so much so that they can’t imagine saying no.   In this episode you’ll hear more about: Dr. Seans Journey into...

Welcome back to Episode 56 of The Active Life Podcast. Today on The Guest Show we have LIFEAID founders Orion Melehan and Aaron Hinde. We truly admire how these two run their company. After experiencing the wildfires, in which Aaron lost his home, we discuss the resiliency and grit needed to endure challenging times. On this episode we discuss; Learning to adapt to situations you can’t control Co-...

A lot of gyms talk about their community, that’s what brings members in and what keeps them coming back. On this episode of Turning Pro Dr. Sean and Larry discuss where the value lies in creating community and what’s missing when it comes to creating a culture that serves a community.   On this episode we discuss; Establishing core values Creating culture The difference between community and cultu...

Welcome back to Episode 54 of The Active Life Podcast. Today on The Guest Show we have Dr. Amy West - A specialist in sports medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation. Amy completed her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Harvard-Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and her fellowship in Sports Medicine at Maine Medical Center. Dr. West is actively involved in the CrossFit commu...

It’s common for coaches, gym owners, and even clinicians to feel like they have to constantly make, what we like to call, “fear based education decisions”. But does education alone make you a better coach or improve your overall value as a trainer?   On this episode we discuss; Where credibility comes from The importance of education Seeking relevant education Providing value to your clients How t...

One of the most common problems we face with coaches who are ready to turn pro is that they don’t have a home at all or their current home isn’t conducive to turning pro. What’s worse, they don’t know how to find one. They WANT to go all in on their career. They’re ready. They’re willing. They just don’t know where to do it. They want an environment that inspires them – one that lives and breathes...

Welcome back to Episode 52 of The Active Life Podcast. Today on The Guest Show we have return a guest, Dana Santas, the Mobility Maker. Over the last 20 years, Dana has worked as a mobility, breathing and mind-body coach. She is on a mission to help everyone breathe better, move better and feel better in their bodies and minds.   On this episode we discuss;   Improve your relationship with breathi...

Turning away business is critical for success and it can make you more valuable and more successful. However, it’s important to lay down some ground work before getting to this stage.  On this episode we discuss; Finding clarity in what you want in your career Energizing yourself so you can energize others Earning the right to be picky with your jobs Actively seeking work and saying yes, before yo...

Welcome back to Episode 50 of The Active Life Podcast. Today on The Guest Show we have returning guest, Anders Varner. Anders is the host of the Barbell Shrugged Podcast, and a true renaissance man.   On this episode we discuss; The relationship between fatherhood and business. How our roles change as we grow in our personal life and our career How success is achieved through consistency, dedicati...

Show notes On this episode we talk about how to make vulnerability your greatest strength and why that’s important. What it means to be more vulnerable and how you can use it to grow as a coach and a business owner. It’s about discovering what makes us feel insecure and learning to become more comfortable with it, then communicating it to other to help them become more secure.   In this episode yo...

On this episode Dr. Sean interviews Christy Mae Campbell. Christy is an entrepreneur, a fitness and nutrition coach, a Navy veteran, and a mother of three! Christy is one of the most relatable people in the fitness industry, because she provides some of the most honest, interesting, and valuable content available.   On this episode of the guest show we discuss;   Having difficult conversations Wor...

We talk about the big picture of "turning pro" all the time here at Active Life, but are you looking for the nitty gritty cheat sheet that will allow you to have a clear plan?   On this episode we continue our discussion on how to acquire the skills to turn pro, and the value of these skills. In part 3 of our series we are discussing Communication. Learning what your clients actually want and need...

On this episode of The Guest Show, Dr. Sean interviews Charlie Weinraub who is one of the largest real estate investors on Long Island. We dive into what it takes to develop the confidence, and take the chances in yourself that you have to take in order to be successful, happy, and fulfilled. Charlie has a lot of great insights when it comes to; Challenging yourself and Going out of your comfort z...

We talk about the big picture of "turning pro" all the time here at Active Life, but are you looking for the nitty gritty cheat sheet that will allow you to have a clear plan?   On this episode we continue our discussion on how to acquire the skills to turn pro, and the value of these skills. On part 2 we discuss Sales. Overcoming the fears and taboos of selling Scheduling and booking sessions Man...