CamBro Conversations

Today, we are joined by David Hatt - Online Coach and Founder of MTN Coaching. In David's second appearance on the podcast, we decided to talk more about the fitness side of things than business. Together, we have over 2 decades of training experience combined and a whole lot of mistakes we made during that time! We both share 5 things we wish we knew when started our Fitness Journey, meaning you get over 10 things that we look back on and share what we know now to be more optimal or "better" for results. We made these mistakes and did not have this knowledge, so that you can avoid doing so! In the last two minutes, I share a bonus 11th and I'm not sure what else to say other than we are open to any expert insight on this one... Connect with David: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dhatt_mtn/ MTN Insta - https://www.instagram.com/mtn_coaching/ MTN Coaching - http://mtncoaching.co.uk/ Connect with Colin: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/col.cambro/

Today, we are joined by Anxiety Specialist and Coach, Shane Haron. We learn where Anxiety and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder comes from, how our childhood experiences shape our subconscious, and some of the ways anxiety manifest itself. Shane shares his own experience of anxiety and how, as a typical guy that is into fitness, shrugged it off for a period before addressing it. His own period of self learning and courses shaped his approach with clients now and he details 3 examples and ways to address anxiety. We also discuss self acceptance working alongside taking personal responsibility as well as how our environment influences our mental wellbeing. Connect with Shane: Insta - https://www.instagram.com/anxietyspecialist/ Website - https://www.anxiety-specialist.com Connect with Colin: Insta - https://www.instagram.com/col.cambro/

Today, we are joined by Talia Bentley who is a full-time Performance Analyst in Professional Football after graduating with a Sport Science alongside an Online Coach for females with Type 1 diabetes We find out about how Talia secured her role at Watford Football Club and some of the experience she gained during University that is applied today. In one of the rawest chats we’ve had on the podcast, Talia tells us about her background in dance and her experiences in battling and ovecoming an eating disorder. We find out how this led to her discovering weight training and a fitness lifestyle that supported her management of her T1 diabetes, as well as the Instagram page that she uses as a positive platform to share information about this. My own understanding of T1 Dibates was almost zero before following Talia so we address misconception with T1 and T2 in terms of genetics and lifestyle choices. This leads into a conversation on management of this condition and the overlap between advice for managing Blood Glucose and general health With such a large platform, we discuss using your social media for positive information in a space where there is a lot of noise. Talia has a lot of strong opinions here and I loved this conversation, it’s a must listen for anyone questioning what they see on social media at times. You are going to laugh when you hear about some of the nonsense that some “influencers” get up to… Connect with Talia: Instagram - www.instagram.com/t1aliabentley Website - www.talia.fitness/ Connect with Colin: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/col.cambro/

Today, we are joined by Digital Marketing Consultant and Coach, Neil Shoney Maclean. We find out about Neil founding and growing Scotland's first ever Fitness Exhibition in 2013, growing it into a huge event and selling it on. Neil then shares how he went full time into the Digital Marketing Consultancy space with his first ever job resulting in £297,000 worth of sales from a £4,000 budget for Facebook ads. Facebook Ads is an area we discuss at length and Neil tells us about the Shoney 1-3-5 method which has a huge success rate for anyone paying for sponsored posts or stories. Growing a following is next on our agenda will Neil sharing his 3 approaches to organic growth of the right type of audience for your Instagram,  which is vital if you are actually wanting to sell a relevant product at some stage. Finally, we talk about how to grow and improve sales through word of mouth, testimonials and more as well as productivity tips for remote working. Connect with Neil: Insta - https://www.instagram.com/neilshoneymac/ LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/neilmacleanmarketing Connect with Colin: Insta - https://www.instagram.com/col.cambro/

Today, I am joined by Personal Trainer, Online Coach and Content Creator Nathan Collins.  Nathan shares his story of how we made a big career change to pursue his passion in the fitness industry. We discuss the steps he took, the challenges he faced, how his business grew and the mindset required for his success as well as overcoming two periods of adversity. Nathan shares how his online circle is a big area of support in growing his business,  and how he has continued to adapt his business during the Covid period.  Content creation is a huge area of focus and passion for Nathan across a number of platforms, we talk about how to adapt your content and approach from each to give maximum value to your audience. Within this, we also explore how Nathan stays productive while working from home which we all know is a big challenge during this period. Finally, it wouldn't be CamBro Conversations without chatting about self development sources to better yourself and your mindset. Connect with Nathan: www.instagram.com/nathanncollins/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChTKPXc-uqNPIklhhonXY_w https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/an-insight-into-the-fitness-industry/id1436142444 Connect with Colin: https://www.instagram.com/col.cambro/

Today, we are joined by Dean Palmer a chartered accountant based in London with one of the large global accountancy firms. We dive into Career Development, travelling abroad with job security, and dealing with a career hurdle. As you would expect we chat about Dean’s passion for fitness, shout out Zyzz, and learn a little bit about his early content creation on Youtube. We then discuss his secondment to New Zealand, what drove his desire to do so, what he learned both within his career and outside of that. Importantly, Dean shared the new perspective he gained on exploring the outdoors, becoming a morning person, and how he treats his approach to fitness now. Lastly, Dean opens up about the hard decision he had to make on return when presented with a hurdle in his career. Refreshingly, this should again be helpful for people in these uncertain times in learning how to put yourself in the position to make a considered choice while having confidence in your skillset and value to any employer and business. Connect with Dean: Insta - https://www.instagram.com/dnplmr_lifestyle/ Fitness - https://www.instagram.com/dnplmr_fitness/ Connect with Colin: Insta - https://www.instagram.com/col.cambro/

Today, we are joined by Jonny Rose. Jonny leads the Marketing at Slater Menswear, host of the "30 Something Podcast" and a Digital Content Creator. Jonny shares his career journey that many of us go through in the UK, with a great insight into why he took some of these steps and what he learnt during each step. We discuss Jonny’s experiences when he went travelling after working in London. He explains why “Retirement won't be for me”, and how he needed a real purpose. This is where his self education mindset was really born and led to him going to New York for the Mountbatten programme. Following his time in New York and an encounter with Gary Vee, we learn about Jonny’s decision to commit to the family business and lead the Marketing department. He shared how he is helping to modernise their approach without losing why customers love Slaters in the first place. Lastly, we round off by going in on why discipline was the real key to Jonny finding his real purpose within his career and some of the sources he uses and advocates other young guys, in particular, use to develop themselves too Connect with Jonny: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iamjonnyrose/ Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/30somethinginterviews/ Connect with Colin: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/col.cambro/

Today, we are joined by Wallace Wilson, PT, Online Coach and recent Love Island contestant to discuss having your identity defined by just one of your interests or activities. Many of us can relate to being categorised by one thing we do. For Wallace, this has been a number of things in his life so far including Footballer, Mens Physique competitor, and more recently Love Islander. We discuss competing defining you in the Fitness space and that as a PT most clients don’t even want this goal. Instead, Wallace’s business is about a triangular approach “Look, Move, Feel”. Inevitably, we get into the topic of Love Island particularly regarding social media behaviour after the show, selling out, and using your platform positively. We take some time to discuss the following quote “People want to go on reality TV as their career instead of using it as a spring board for an existing career or business”. Finally, we haver a conversation on breaking the stereotypes and assumptions of being categorised by one identity including self development sources and how to set yourself to make the most of these sources. Connect with Wallace: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wallacewilson__/ Dynomorph - https://www.instagram.com/dynomorphfitness/ Website - https://www.dynomorphfitness.com/ Connect with Colin: Instagram, - https://www.instagram.com/col.cambro/

The first Solo Pod so far, and I'm having a conversation with myself to explore a period of real turbulence in my life during May-June 2019. I explain the real reason why I booked a fitness photoshoot for June 2019, what I learned through adversity, the importance of how you see yourself, and ways to make yourself more valuable. If you are facing any adversity at this or if you are on furlough, have lost or are worried about losing your job, then this episode is what you need to hear right now. Would love your feedback as always but especially for this one as it is my first solo attempt. Connect with Colin: https://www.instagram.com/col.cambro/

Today we are joined by Ant Mellor, 21 year old serial entrepreneur to discuss his experience in business and the process of turning your side hustle into your full time income. Ant shares how starting his first business in the fitness clothing space led to him identifying how his second business could solve the same problems he faced for Clothing Start Ups. We have a great discussion of how to identify problems, present solutions, and provide support to your ideal customer group. We find out how Ant scaled White2Label with just a £40 initial investment and made more revenue in four months than in the 2 and a half years of his first business. Ant and I discuss how he transitioned from this side hustle to his full time focus, as well as ways to take advantage of your current role to grow your side projects. Pivoting and adjusting is nothing new to Ant, so it is amazing to hear how he has adapted to COVID as well as the structures and habits that enable him to progress his business. This leads to a conversation on self development sources and amongst this, we also chat about the impact COVID may have on the business world, remote working, and corporate culture. A lot to enjoy and learn in this episode, and importantly relate to whatever area of life or business you're looking to succeed. Connect with Ant: Website - https://www.white2labelmanufacturing.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-mellor/ Insta - https://www.instagram.com/white2label/ Connect with Colin: Insta - https://www.instagram.com/col.cambro/