The Excellence Cartel

Episode 20: MJ Adams & Thomas Munck Today we invited two up-and-coming coaches, MJ and Thomas, to talk about how they got started, their goals, challenges, and vision. As coaches, we all strive to serve others in the best way possible and it can be challenging to balance pure mission and the bottom lines of business. Putting out content can be a struggle when faced with industry redundancy and the never-ending hint of imposter syndrome. We all sit down and share our experiences, old and new. Maybe you have felt the same way. We hope this helps you know that you're not alone and you're on the right track. 🏆 THE EXCELLENCE CARTEL 🏆 Follow us on Instagram: scoobyprep1_ifbbpro - Jason Theobald firstcalloutfitness - Jeffrey Su jeffunbreakableblack - Jeff Black the_excellence_cartel - The Excellence Cartel IG Page #theexcellencecartel theexcellencecartel.com www.physiqueeducationcollective.com

Episode 19: Team Allen Today we invited IFBB Pro and coach, Russ Allen to the show to talk about his journey from working in an oil field to running one of the most successful coaching businesses in the industry. Russ recounts his days working the 4 AM shift at Gold's Gym to his breakthrough coaching moments, taking many long term clients to the coveted pro level. We all chime in on our lives as coaches in this ever-changing industry, how we manage our ups and downs, priorities, and relationships.

In this episode, Vince Pitstick discusses troubleshooting female hormones, focusing on menopause and its effects on progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone. The discussion covers hormone balance in competitive and general population women, highlighting the importance of being an advocate for your own health. The complex topics of hormonal health in women are explored, including strategies for hormone manipulation, balancing testosterone and estrogen levels, and navigating hormonal health in female athletes.

Episode 17: Mea Culpa What do we learn when we fail or fall? Jeff, Jeffrey, and Jason are joined by coaches Laurin Conlin and John Gorman to reflect on our missteps as coaches and business owners and how we've each grown from them. From learning how to set expectations, failing up, and chasing happiness, the five of us impart the best advice we can to those who are trying to make their mark in the business of fitness. Follow us on Instagram: scoobyprep1_ifbbpro - Jason Theobald firstcalloutfitness - Jeffrey Su jeffunbreakableblack - Jeff Black the_excellence_cartel - The Excellence Cartel IG Page #theexcellencecartel theexcellencecartel.com

Episode 16: The 7 Systems Jeff, Jeffrey, and Jason talk about their experiences working with the "7 systems of the body", relating their hands-on coaching practice to a book written by Dr. Pat Luse, which describes these same bodily systems in detail from a medical perspective. This episode explains why we should stop "silo thinking" when it comes to our bodies, because everything is related and must be managed accordingly for lasting results. Follow us on Instagram: scoobyprep1_ifbbpro - Jason Theobald firstcalloutfitness - Jeffrey Su jeffunbreakableblack - Jeff Black #theexcellencecartel theexcellencecartel.com

Episode 15: Tracking Progress & Motivation Jeff, Jeffrey, and Jason talks about what progress and motivation means to them and how they teach their clients to stay on track even on the days where they may not feel like it. Motivation is supported by discipline and discipline is born from desire. If you desire to change and become better, this episode is for you. Follow us on Instagram: scoobyprep1_ifbbpro - Jason Theobald firstcalloutfitness - Jeffrey Su jeffunbreakableblack - Jeff Black #theexcellencecartel theexcellencecartel.com

Episode 14: From Cancer to Competition Jeff Black invites his client Nick Ross onto the show to talk about winning his battle with testicular cancer to competing in a show soon after recovery. Nick maintains the idea that cancer didn't happen to him, but for him, to learn how to be present in life, to keep promises, and to be genuine. In this heartfelt and raw episode, we learn what someone thinks when they face death, and how they approach life when given a second chance. Follow us on Instagram: scoobyprep1_ifbbpro - Jason Theobald firstcalloutfitness - Jeffrey Su jeffunbreakableblack - Jeff Black Nick Ross - r0ssfit #theexcellencecartel theexcellencecartel.com

A discussion on stress, HRV, and metabolic resistance in training and nutrition. The speakers delve into the effects of stress on HRV and metabolic resistance, offering insights on fixing body resistance. From managing stress to optimizing hormonal health, they explore the complexities of stress-related metabolic complications.

Episode 12: Team Loco Fit Jeff, Jeffrey, and Jason sit down with IFBB Bikini Pro, coach, and owner of Team Loco Fit, Laurin Conlin. Laurin is one of the more successful female coaches in the fitness industry today. Laurin gives us her take on self-love, intuitive eating, and having an identity outside of competing to avoid burnout, especially in bikini where low barriers to entry attract individuals who may find instant self-worth in how they look. We also talk about birth control, being a woman in a male dominated field, and working with male clients as a female coach. Follow us on Instagram: scoobyprep1_ifbbpro - Jason Theobald firstcalloutfitness - Jeffrey Su jeffunbreakableblack - Jeff Black #theexcellencecartel theexcellencecartel.com

Episode 11: Never miss a check-in! This week we put our coaching hats on and talk about the check-in process: how it evolved for each of us and what we look for and why we ask for it. Our most successful clients rarely miss a check-in. Checking in is important for client accountability but it's also important for us coaches to stay organized. In this episode we explain why. Follow us on Instagram: scoobyprep1_ifbbpro - Jason Theobald firstcalloutfitness - Jeffrey Su jeffunbreakableblack - Jeff Black #theexcellencecartel theexcellencecartel.com