The Fitness of Business with Leslie Boyce

What if that thing you're perfecting doesn't actually need to be perfect? I'm taking you back to my first personal training client and the program I almost didn't launch because it wasn't "ready." You can't perfect something in a vacuum - you need real feedback from real people. Your One Tip: Choose one thing you can launch this week in its simplest form (email, social post, offer). Connect With M...

What happens when your business outgrows your systems or when perfect systems keep you playing it safe? Ben Speich, fractional COO and EOS implementer, joins the show to talk about the two types of founders he works with: those lifting too heavy with terrible form (growing fast but burning out), and those doing perfect reps with 2.5-pound weights (stable but stuck). Both need the same thing—clarit...

Stop measuring your beginning against someone else's middle. In this Tread Talk, I share how scrolling past elite athletes made me doubt my own very real accomplishments - and what happened when I finally unfollowed the accounts that triggered comparison. If you've ever felt "behind" because you're comparing your new business to someone's established empire, this one's for you. Your one tip: Unfol...

You have the skills. You've done the prep. So why does hitting "send" on that new offer feel like jumping onto a 30-inch box while your brain replays every way you could fail? In this episode, creative wellness coach Lexi Reid helps us understand the difference between a nervous system that needs support to take the leap and one that's been overtrained to the point it can't trust itself anymore. D...

Do you set big goals every January only to burn out by February? In this week's mini-episode, I share why "fewer reps, better results" isn't just a workout philosophy - it's a life strategy. Discover three areas where doing LESS this year will help you show up better. Subscribe and Listen: Find The Fitness of Business on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts. Newslet...

You know those workouts where everything just clicks? You move well, feel strong, and walk out with total confidence. That's what happens when you build your business around your natural strengths instead of constantly trying to fix your weaknesses. In this episode, I sit down with Taylin John Simmonds, co-founder of Ghostlii, a social media and newsletter ghostwriting agency that helps founders,...

Early in my fitness career, I got certified in pre and postpartum training—a weekend course with broad guidelines like "you're cleared to work out six weeks after having a baby." Then I had my own daughter, and that timeline? Completely unrealistic. I developed a pelvic condition so painful I couldn't walk for weeks. The training I'd done for others didn't prepare me for my own experience. What ha...

Consistency in fitness and consistency in finances have more in common than you think. In this episode, I sit down with Ally Ecklund, Founder and Financial Advisor at Zestiny Wealth, to explore how the habits that keep us physically healthy mirror the financial habits that build lasting wealth. We discuss why showing up for your money matters just as much as showing up for your workout, how financ...

Hitting 10,000 steps became an obsession—but what about the health benefits that don't "ding" on your Apple Watch? In this episode, we explore why the most meaningful measures of business success often go uncelebrated and how to stop letting external validation define your worth as an entrepreneur. If you're working incredibly hard but don't have the flashy wins to show for it, this episode is for...

Make It Yours: From Following the Workout to Programming Your Own, with Dr. Catlin Tucker. One-size-fits-all approaches dominate corporate gyms and traditional classrooms—not because they work, but because they're easier to manage. I left my personal training job at a big NYC gym chain because I was tired of cookie-cutter programming, corporate micromanagement, and audits from managers who knew no...

Your network isn't just nice to have — it's your belay partner in business. The higher you climb, the more you need people you trust holding the rope. In this episode, I sit down with Judy Murdoch , founder of Marketing Root Work, who specializes in helping transformation-focused small business owners connect with their ideal clients through word-of-mouth and referral marketing. Judy doesn't just...

It’s pretty well known that if you typically train at sea level, running a race at altitude feels a lot harder. I had almost the opposite experience. I live in Denver—so I train at high altitude—and whenever I’d visit my family in LA, down at sea level, I felt unstoppable. My endurance was amazing, and I swear my mile time dropped from ten minutes to nine—impressive, I know. But when I hit the gym...

What do one-woman cabaret shows in New York City have to do with entrepreneurship? More than you might think. Back when I was producing my own shows, I did everything—concept, production, promotion—and every single time, my body forced me to stop. The day before opening night, I’d get sick. It was my first big lesson that you can’t hustle your way through without recovery. In this episode, we’re t...

Subscribe to my Substack! http://www.leslieboyce.substack.com _______________________________________________________________ You know how, in fitness, we all have those movements that just feel right? Maybe you’ve got explosive power and love a good sprint. Or maybe you’re the endurance type — steady, consistent, could run for hours. When you lean into what your body naturally does best, things c...

In this week's solo episode, I get vulnerable and real about operating a business while grieving the loss of my mom earlier this year. Most gyms let you put your membership on hold when life happens — whether you’re injured, traveling, or just need a mental or physical reset. It doesn’t mean you’re quitting. It means you’re giving your body space to recover so you can come back stronger. Business...

We all love a good challenge — 30 days of workouts, no excuses, big results. But what happens when the challenge ends? That same “all-in” energy we bring to fitness often shows up in business, too — we sprint hard, burn out fast, and wonder why we can’t sustain the pace. In this episode, we’re talking about what it really takes to build sustainable momentum — not the kind that crashes after the ch...

If you’ve ever wrapped up a CrossFit, OrangeTheory, or F45 workout, you know the scoreboard moment — everyone posts their time, their reps, their results. It’s motivating, it’s competitive…and sometimes, it’s humbling. But what if instead of letting competition divide us, we used it to collaborate and grow stronger together? In this episode of The Fitness of Business , we explore how collaboration...

The Perfectionist Mindset: Why “Just Right” Conditions Never Come in Business Are you waiting for perfect conditions before you...do the thing? In this episode of The Fitness of Business , we dive into the hidden weight of perfectionism and how it shows up for entrepreneurs. From waiting for “perfect conditions” before starting (whether it’s running again or launching a business idea) to constantl...

In this episode, we explore why being too close to your business is like trying to coach yourself through a brutal high intensity workout - you can't see your own form breaking down when you're just trying to get through the last round. Discover how seeking feedback from trusted and credible resources, while facing realistic demands (not just what you want to hear), creates the emotional distance...

Episode Description Brace Yourself! In this episode, we’re talking about why building your business without core values is like training with a weak core — if your foundation is shaky, everything else wobbles too. You might get by for a while, but eventually you’ll stall, struggle, or even have to start over. We’ll cover a simple formula for defining your non-negotiables, why saying “no” creates s...

In this episode, we explore why rigidly focusing on one outcome is like never varying your workout - you'll plateau and miss strengths you didn't know you had. Discover how regularly measuring results and honestly assessing where you've been, where you are, and what customers actually want creates the flexibility needed for sustainable growth. Learn why strategic pivots aren't abandoning your core...

Not every workout is for every body. And not every social media platform is for every business. So, how do you know where you should show up to  reach the customers you want? In today’s episode, we’re talking about why being on every social media platform isn’t a smart strategy, how casting a wide net dilutes your ROI, and how to choose the marketing “workout” that’s right for your business based...

Imposter syndrome plagues even the most qualified, educated and experienced of entrepreneurs - it’s not just you! Have you ever walked into a gym, feeling super motivated to workout and then see it’s full of people with rippling six packs lifting obscene and intimidating amounts of weight? It’s completely understandable that you’d feel like an imposter and slip quickly into comparison mode. In thi...

The Fitness of Business is a weekly podcast where I help overwhelmed entrepreneurs break free from cycles of second-guessing and train for the entrepreneurial marathon through expert insights, tactical strategies, and real-time coaching from someone who's been in (and is still in) your shoes. Your business IS personal - I'll spot you through the tough sets and help you break through business plate...