Your Fitness Money Coach Podcast - Helping Gym Owners Build Profitable Businesses

In today's show, I discuss why you shouldn't listen to me. I share a story of how an "industry great" called my idea stupid and then started using it. What got me most FIRED up is some hate mail I received about one of the points I made. Here are some of the key points you will learn. Why and how to be original What does it mean when people hate on you (It's not you) My advice for my hater and how...

I got with my new friend Andy Salazar to record a great podcast for you. Andy has run a 6 figure plus fitness biz for over 15 years. There were no quick fixes but he's learned a lot along the way. Here are some of the key points you will learn. How to lead and sell with value How to dial in your sales funnel to make it simple and effective How one small tweak by paying attention can change the gam...

If there's one thing about humans, it's that we're all weird. Understanding this can help immensely when it comes to building relationships and when it comes to relating with money. People see things as they relate to their world and how they will be affected. We all have a unique environment we were brought up in and our own experiences that shape us. Understanding a bit about how we're wired wil...

Today, I'm sharing with you 4 financial mistakes you need to avoid if you're working toward a more ideal future financially. Most people go with the flow and just kind of wind up where they wind up. Zig Ziglar said, "If you aim at nothing you'll hit it every time." Many people understand goals with other areas of their lives (e.g. fitness) but have a block when it comes to finances. For example, m...

Today, we have the opportunity to hear the story of someone who has built an extremely successful life as a fitness professional. Growing up, Brad did not have a lot of money. Quite miraculously, he picked up some financial habits that proved to be completely life changing. The principles discussed in this episode are rock solid and battle tested. Success leaves clues. Quite literally, anyone can...

It seems we're all looking for the "secret." The never-ending quest to find the thing that'll bring us over the hump. It might surprise you that I do think there are certain truths you can hear at the right time that will feel like magic. It's happened to me. With that said, true lasting success is a result of persistent and focused effort over time. In today's podcast, we're diving into the old-s...

When did it become so normal to live on a borrowed future? I can guarantee your grandparents didn't do it. Somewhere along the way we decided we needed more. And we need it now. And if we don't have the money for it, that's OK. We can just borrow. This all comes at a tremendous price. Check out this hot new installment of Your Fitness Money Coach Podcast. It's unbelievable how easy they make it to...

Thankfully, most of the businesses that survived Covid are doing better now. Does that mean it will be smooth sailing from here on out? Not quite. Business can be compared to the seasons. Sometimes it's a time of harvest and then growth but winter doesn't follow too far behind. Check out this special podcast where I cover: How to get rid of the dead weight in your business and personal life The im...

One of the things I love most about hosting the Your Fitness Money Coach Podcast is getting to learn from some really smart people. Today, you can join me so we can both step up our games as we listen to this conversation with Micah Logan, Franchisor and CEO of Meld Fitness. Lots of topics are covered ranging from how to set up a smoothie bar at your gym to stepping completely out of your comfort...

I'm excited for you to hear the second installment of my Atomic Habits for Your Finances series.  The most successful people know that it's the little things that make a big difference and it's doing them consistently that matters. Do you do the right things for a while but then get bored because you don't see the payoff right away? Our clients struggle with the same thing.  Listen and learn how t...

I'm excited for you guys to meet Sam and Rob Fatzinger. People tend to make excuses for where they are with their finances. They may say things like, "It's too expensive where I live" or "I have too many kids to get ahead." If I'm honest I've struggled at times with that stinkin' thinkin.' Then I met Sam and Rob. They take those excuses and all the others and flip them on their head. Do you think...

Aristotle said, "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act but a habit." When it comes to finances or any other area, our habits make who we are. For that reason, it's crucial to develop new and more effective habits and improve on others. In today's show, we dive into 3 habit principles that can change your life! In this episode, you'll hear: The importance of identifying underl...

I teamed up with the Wealth Mentor Jackson Millan for a riveting discussion about how we turned adversity into an advantage, what financial freedom could look like, how we should look at our time, and much more. We also talk about the importance of spending time in other areas you are passionate about as we share a love for Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. I defy you to listen to this interview and not walk a...

This is the first episode I recorded after a week away with the people that matter most to me, my family. For that reason, I was inspired to do a show about a deeper topic. Today I'm talking to you about your legacy. You may not think about it a lot but whether you realize it or not, you're leaving things behind. To me, money is important but there are other things that trump leaving a pile of mon...

I'm excited to have fitness trainer and strength coach extraordinaire Levi Memmer on the Your Fitness Money Coach podcast. I love to highlight people doing it right and crushing it with a fitness career.  Levi has an amazing story of paying down a large amount of debt and becoming completely debt free at a young age. You'll hear a lot of people talk about how debt can be good but we can't argue th...

Today we're discussing the purpose of money. It's an important idea that I've been thinking about a lot lately. Since we're working so hard to get ahead financially, we might as well have a purpose for our money.  Listen to this show to discover some a possible purpose for your dough! If you listen to this episode, you'll hear the following mentioned: None of us are taking money with us Everyone's...

Today's guest is Joe Martin, author of the bestselling book Relentless Positivity. Joe brings up some tried and true principles that you need to hear during this time. Starting off with a workout gone wrong in the park 14 years ago, Joe has built up a program that has included multiple locations, info products, a book, and a podcast. He's passionate about helping people get their minds right becau...

Today we're diving into the importance of identity in order to reach your financial and other goals. There is a gap between where you are and where you want to be. In order to close that gap, at some level, you're going to have to become a different person. Listen to this episode to find out who you need to become in order to reach your ideal self. If you listen to this episode, you'll hear the fo...

I'm excited to have Doug Bopst, host of the Adversity Advantage podcast on the show. I first met Doug a bit less than 10 years ago in a mastermind and was impressed with his story then. What's more, he's gone on to make a much broader impact by teaching people to use adversity to their advantage. If you listen to this episode, you'll hear the following mentioned:   The value of masterminds Your en...

I share a story about a big backyard project we're doing and how it relates to the importance of focus. FS Dirt Works is ultimately who we decided to go with. Listen in to find out why and what we can learn the experience. It's powerful stuff! If you listen to this episode, you'll hear the following mentioned: Why we decided to remove a gunite pool What happened with the 5 quotes Why we chose the...

I'm excited about this interview with Jim Adams, host of the Masters in Fitness Business podcast. In addition to the podcast, Jim owns Catalyst Personal Training and Nutrition . Jim gets a little deeper than the average guest which I appreciated. The title of the show is Avoiding the Burnout Culture. If you listen to this episode, you'll hear the following mentioned: How Jim handles wearing multip...

Today is Part 5 of our Good to Great Series and we are looking at technology. Successful companies look at technology very differently from the comparison companies. While they were pioneers of a particular technology, they didn't jump at every opportunity without giving it thought. In addition to the Technology Accelerators lesson, there is a bonus section on the Flywheel VS. Doom Loop . This is...

Today's show features an interview I did with John Jaquish, PHD, a fitness inventor. One of the traits amongst successful people is they think bigger than the rest. John is definitely an example of this and we can all learn a lot from it. We're calling this show Creating Impact in the Fitness Industry . If you listen to this episode, you'll hear the following mentioned: John's product development...

Today, we're diving into Part 5 of the Good to Great Series. A Culture of Discipline is one of my favorite sections of the book. It's not what most people think success is about. In many ways, success in business is like success in sports. It takes countless hours of reps and training sessions, many of which, nobody sees. Tune in to the show to learn what a culture of discipline looks like and som...

Today, I interview one of the fitness industry's leading business coaches and owner of www. PatRigsby.com . Pat shares some simple strategies that can help anyone achieve personal, financial, and professional success. I enjoyed this interview with Pat and I'm sure you will too. There are a lot of gems here but setting up systems to ensure you're staying ahead financially is key. If you listen to t...