The Fitness Business Podcast with Erin Dimond and Jordan Dugger

Whether you are an online coach, social media influencer, or just wanting to make more money, there are 3 specific skills that stand out among the rest. Copywriting and storytelling, closing and sales, and speaking (plus a bonus one for you guys) are all skills that if you continuously improve them, you will stand out among the rest. In the ever-evolving technological age we live in, these will be...

People need you and we no longer want you to have the excuse that "you just aren't good at sales." Today's episode is all about not only how to reframe your sales mindset but we also give you practical questions to ask your potential client during the sales call that will get them to truly think about why they got on a call with you in the first place.   Time Stamps:   (1:51) The Enrollment Call (...

Super nerd alert on this episode! Just Sam and I on this talking all things TRT (testosterone replacement therapy). We also discuss Sam's holistic path into learning his own hormone issues before specializing and coaching others and how to best optimize testosterone naturally.   Time Stamps:   (0:55) Sam's Story (4:40) Origin of Hormone Optimization (8:50) Jordan and Sam's Head Injury Stories (14:...

Are you merely hoping success comes to you eventually? Are you forcing (that's right forcing) your way into growth and uncomfortable situations? If you have been avoiding growth for the sake of patience, you may want to rethink your strategy and this episode is exactly what you need to hear. We break down 5 key strategies into forcing more success in your business and in your life and give example...

Contest prep is an extremely popular topic to discuss but we are here to tell you... it's not for everyone and it may not be for you. This isn't to put you down or to say you can't do it. The reality is there are some physiological factors, especially within the female physiology, involved that are just that... reality. Will Grazione is back for a 4th time to dive into this topic along with some v...

Happy 100 to our listeners! We wanted to give you a value-packed episode to commemorate our first 100 episodes of the Flow State of Mind podcast and talk about lessons learned throughout our podcasting journey, how we have grown as content creators and communicators, and how you can leverage personality marketing in your coaching business.   Time Stamps: (0:05) Happy 100 Episodes! (1:15) Content C...

If you've listened to the past few episodes, you know we've mentioned the book Atomic Habits by James Clear (Columbus native and Dension graduate by the way) a lot and we wanted to bring you some of our takeaways as it relates to both your fitness journeys and helping your clients as well. While research points to an average of 66 days to create a new habit, there are tactics and strategies to hel...

Eddie Zhang, Owner of Training Grounds Gym, is in the house (literally) for today's episode and if you don't know who Eddie is yet, go DM him. A little easter egg for this episode and this one is packed with so much value from both a productivity standpoint giving you guys actionable ways to get more done to examples of lead generation strategies for your coaching business.    Time Stamps:   (1:27...

"Meaningful achievements are, perversely, more likely to annoy the world around you." Do you struggle with being your authentic self and sharing how you really feel? Are you tired of being a people pleaser? We were there too and that's why we wanted to share 3 rules that have helped us overcome the fear of judgment and say what we believe needs to be said.   Time Stamps: (0:16) Pissing People Off...

A bold claim in the title but defy you to disagree when you listen to this episode. Jason Phillips, Owner of  The Nutritional Coaching Institute, IN3 Nutrition, and the Impact Collective, is one of the most successful coaches in the game.  Jason discovered the power of nutritional coaching as a young man when he recovered from anorexia and learned that the proper application of food can save lives...

Long-awaited guest on this show, we are so happy to have Amanda Bucci on the podcast. If you don't know who Amanda is, she is an online business mentor, social media strategist, podcast host to a top podcast ( Bucci Radio ), personal development coach, and so much more. Needless to say, our conversation could have gone in so many directions (and it kinda did) but we mostly focused on business topi...

Females, this episode is for you! Bryce and Jordan sit down in the studio and talk about all things female physique and muscle development. Body fat, rest, rep ranges, and great examples of Bryce's clients will give you exactly the advice and guidance you'll want to listen to and implement.   Time Stamps: (0:23) Muscle Gain in Women (2:27) Female Training (4:42) Bulky/Lean Muscle (14:00) Females a...

What's the most important and overlooked factor in a diet phase? Hint: it's not cardio, macros, thermogenics, sleep (although that's a big one), but pre-framing! We have to set ourselves up for a successful fat loss phase. If you are looking to finally take on fat loss in 2020, this episode is where you need to start.   Time Stamps:   (0:05) Fat Loss Frustrations (2:13) Self-Realization (2:50) Tra...

We were so impressed by the knowledge and response we received during our live calls that our coach Alyssa had with our Transform clients that we had to bring some of this value to the podcast. Alyssa is fantastic at disseminating complex topics into understandable and actionable steps and you will want to go back and listen to this one again!   Time Stamps:   (1:15) The Balance between Knowledge...

As we near a new year and decade, we wanted to talk specifically talk about the ability to lose fat while reverse dieting and if that is achievable. The obvious answer is "it depends" like most concepts. We want you as educated as possible on the subject of reverse dieting because it is critical to your sustained success.    Time Stamps:   (0:20) Lose Fat with Reverse Dieting? (6:00) Brides and Re...

Megan is spending the holidays with us in Columbus and we wanted to have an open conversation about a few different topics today (and Jordan did not run off crying at any point in this recording). A lot of mindset related topics we've talked about before but if we are constantly talking about them, they are that important. Enjoy and Happy Holidays!    Time Stamps:   (1:30) Why Your Progress Sucks...

We have back in the studio Alex Bush and his amazing wife Sue to discuss many different topics today. If you are currently in the grind mode of your life, staying up until 1 or 2 am working on programs, you'll want to listen to this one. Alex was that grinder and Alex and Sue have learned a lot about working together as a couple and not making everything a competition (we've been there too). We al...

So... does drinking impact gains? If so, to what degree? We dive into some of our drunken escapades before we get nerdy.  We never want to come at this subject from a black and white approach. You can drink and still obtain the body you want. However, too much will have consequences. Listen in and we discuss how alcohol affects not only gains but your sleep and recovery as well.   Time Stamps:   (...

Jordan is interviewed on the Boom Boom Performance podcast, hosted by our very good friend Cody Boom Boom. If you've been following us for some time, you'll definitely enjoy this episode because while some of the stories Jordan tells will be familiar, a lot of the stories he hasn't told on this platform. Make sure you go share some love on Cody's podcast and subscribe to his show as well. He puts...

We recently had an interview on the very popular show Ever Forward Radio with our friend Chase Chewning and we had to share it on our show as well! We talk about Battle of the Fittest Couples, our business partnership, and much more. Listen to Ever Forward Radio! Follow Chase on Instagram! ---------- Transform2gether Round 3 is FINALLY HERE! APPLY NOW! ________________________________________ Lear...

We had such a positive response having Brad on a few months back that we had to have him back on and today we don't talk about drugs at all! Instead, we wanted to talk to Brad about his incredible company, Key Nutrition, and how he was able to scale, delegate, and be told some harsh truth from mentors in order to grow and evolve. There is a ton of practical information you'll want to use in your o...

Are there really only 3 steps to achieving anything you want in life? We challenge you to listen to today's episode, start to implement all 3 steps into your life, and finally start to see improvement in what you are going after whether it is physique or business-related. Focus, action, and grace (stay till the end to find out why grace is arguably most important) are the 3 major ingredients to su...

This episode will be extremely value-packed so you may want to grab a notepad before you hit play. We want to share with you 5 keys to making better decisions in your life and in your business. There are biases in us that we are inherently born with and it is our job to fight those biases to make better decisions from a non-ego perspective.   Time Stamps:   (0:18) Logical Fallacies (1:12) Our Mini...

Over a year in the making and us teasing about it, we can finally talk openly about our experience on The Battle of the Fittest Couples that aired a few weeks ago. We made it one whole week on the show but it was a blast and something we will never forget. Topics in this episode include: - This is the Second Time We Recorded This - How It All Happened and How We Were Chosen - The Hotel - The First...

Ben is back in our new studio and this time he is joined by his awesome wife Dedra. Two apologies for this episode: one as you'll hear, part of the episode is cut out due to technical issues. Second, we apologize if this episode makes you question your own beliefs around relationships and brings new light to conversations most people aren't willing to have. Whether it is religious or "just how we'...