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How To Become A Personal Trainer

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Jan 7, 2025 • 1h 12min

You Are What You Eat, Bogus Email List Tactics, Lasting Behavior Change, and More...

In this episode, we discuss how you are what you eat (seriously lol), bogus email marketing tactics, how to create lasting behavior change, and more... We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0Gt2sIgFq28 TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — We hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and great start to 2025! (03:00) — Why does Jordan have so much more fear than Mike? (05:37) — Holiday traditions & the rise of poker in the early 2000s (13:17) — Nutrition during the holidays & resolutions for the new year (16:53) — The evolution of online coaching & the future of online communication (25:46) — Jordan's foray into mindfulness meditation (30:25) — How to make LASTING change (35:01) — Email list shenanigans (DON'T do this) (39:17) — You are what you eat (50:20) — Building wealth as an online personal trainer (55:05) — Comedy, sensitivity, & social media dynamics (1:02:07) — Dealing with feedback/criticism online (1:10:40) — Wrap-up Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt
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Dec 24, 2024 • 50min

TikTok is ACTUALLY Getting BANNED, The Drone Crisis, Using AI for Your Business, Wild Speculations, and More...

In this episode, we discuss TikTok getting banned (and what to do about it), the drone crisis, how to use AI for your online fitness business, wild speculations, and more... We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M The IG reel Mike mentioned: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBzkY3YMAEu WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bqGbV9PM7ts TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Jordan's advice to anyone thinking about building a home (04:16) — Aliens... Or psyop? (10:10) — TikTok Ban: Why we think it's happening & what to do for your business (19:07) — The differences in content (& consumer behavior) across various platforms (25:23) — Navigating AI in the fitness space (& why it's probably not coming for your job) (37:30) — Will physical movement eventually be promoted more strongly for mental health? (43:15) — Our messages to humanity (45:02) — Being mentally jacked (45:58) — Can growth and comfort coexist? (49:22) — Wrap-up You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt
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Dec 17, 2024 • 1h 25min

How to Build Your Online Fitness Business in 2025, Intuitive Eating, Marijuana, Hummus, Sake, and More...

Discover how to kickstart your online fitness business in 2025 with limited time! Explore the challenging world of intuitive eating and why it's the hardest method. Enjoy a playful debate on the best uses for weighted vests versus weight belts. Dive into culinary discussions about hummus and its cultural variations, complemented by light-hearted anecdotes. Plus, enjoy insightful reflections on balancing fitness, food, and family dynamics. It's all served with a side of humor and personal stories!
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Dec 10, 2024 • 43min

Gary Vee in Real Life, Protein Shakes for Kids, the Best Bodyweight Exercises, and More...

In this episode, we discuss how Gary Vaynerchuk is in real life, whether or not kids should have protein shakes, the best bodyweight exercises, and more... We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xHCmqLuACKg TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Maybe we were wrong about seed oils... (01:51) — Jordan's adventures in potty training (his daughter, not himself) (04:24) — Christmas lights & Vacanti holiday traditions (11:21) — Jordan has made all kinds of side-split gains (12:18) — Celebrating holidays across cultures (15:08) — Gary Vee in real life (18:01) — Protein shakes for kids (22:42) — Creating content for children (27:12) — Our favorite bodyweight exercises (34:58) — If you love this podcast, please share it! (35:23) — Mike's current top book recommendation (36:12) — Grounding sheets?? (38:35) — Holiday travel nutrition, cake vs pie, & Mike's fading memory of time in New York (42:52) — Wrap-up You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt
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Dec 3, 2024 • 47min

Seed Oils, Steroids, Weighted Vests, and More...

In this episode, we discuss the truth about seed oils (that no one wants to talk about), the pros & cons of steroids, how to use weighted vests, the drawbacks of meditation, and more... We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ixNUBFIlQ8c TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Mentorship sale is OVER—welcome to all the new members! (00:45) — The thing about McDonald's French fries... (03:19) — The growing controversy surrounding seed oils (08:19) — The dangers of calling seed oils "poison" (11:02) — Where we think the anti-seed oil movement is headed (13:59) — Future legal implications of unsubstantiated dietary advice (19:59) — We're living in the BEST time in human history (26:17) — Rarely talked about drawbacks of meditation (& the balance between action and reflection) (36:00) — Drawbacks of very low protein intake (38:04) — Benefits of weighted vests (41:49) — Weighing the risks vs benefits of steroids (46:34) — Wrap-up You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt
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Nov 26, 2024 • 50min

Internal vs External Cueing, Setting Goals for 2025, Greatest Movies of All Time, & More...

Dive into the intriguing world of internal versus external cueing and learn effective strategies for online coaching. The hosts also share their bold goals for 2025 while discussing the essential balance of work, life, and hands-on experience in fitness. Expect a playful debate on the best and worst ice cream flavors, alongside a nostalgic look at the greatest movies of all time, complete with memorable quotes and themes. Plus, they reflect on handling emotions amid current events, making this a mix of insight and entertainment!
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Nov 19, 2024 • 34min

How to Help a Client Who Can't Get Started, Building an Online Biz Without Social Media, & The Biggest Unlock of The 21st Century...

In this episode, we discuss how to help a client who can't even get started, how to build an online business without social media, the biggest unlock of the 21st century, and more... We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NlwLlBZU-xw TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Week 2 of the sale in the Online Fitness Business Mentorship—don't miss out! (link in the description!) (01:39) — How to help a client who can't even seem to get started (08:04) — The reality of building an online business when you hate social media (16:01) — Proprietary blends vs transparency in the supplement industry (19:53) — Jordan has been stepping up his ankle mobility game (22:40) — Chipotle has been slipping lately (27:06) — Capability training & the BIGGEST unlock of the 21st century (33:15) — Wrap-up You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt
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Nov 12, 2024 • 42min

The Election Results Are In...

In this episode, we discuss ZERO fitness or business and solely give our reactions to Donald Trump winning the 2024 presidential election. We're sure the comments will be civil... We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YzUEEwl7fwA TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — The Mentorship sale is LIVE (don't miss out, apply here or at the link above) (02:16) — Don't do cocaine (04:22) — Immediate post-election reaction & analysis (08:21) — Racism, economic & cultural issues, & voter behavior (19:05) — Rethinking political messaging (& the loss of individual identity) (24:04) — The need for meritocracy over quotas (27:17) — Please leave us a 5-star review wherever you're listening to this episode (28:23) — The value of having different perspectives & the ability to disagree civilly (32:51) — The dangers of covert discrimination (36:59) — The disgusting behavior of the media throughout the entire election process (40:23) — Don't miss the sale for the Online Fitness Business Mentorship—live now! You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt
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Nov 5, 2024 • 59min

How WE Would Become Personal Trainers TODAY

In this episode, we discuss exactly what we would do if we were just starting our careers as personal trainers today—how we'd study, how we'd use technology, and how we'd build our businesses. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JEsjzHC84sg TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Black Friday sale in the Online Fitness Business Mentorship coming SOON (02:52) — Laughing at Mike's "predicament" & why everybody loves Jordan (07:06) — Rogan, Trump, Bezos, & the need for media objectivity (14:03) — Why your "ideal" schedule may not always be realistic (19:46) — Gossip Girl & the worst season of Love is Blind ever (25:27) — Strategies Mike uses to NEVER get sick (37:08) — How WE would become personal trainers if we were starting from scratch TODAY (58:21) — Wrap-up You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt
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Oct 29, 2024 • 54min

Overrated & Underrated Strategies for Online Fitness Business, The Best Exercises to Fix Back Pain, & More...

In this episode, we discuss the most overrated and underrated strategies for building a successful online fitness business, the best exercises to fix back pain, and more. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com Thank you! -J & M WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QQ_XVgh3agA TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Jordan's unusual neighborhood encounter (10:08) — The most overrated & underrated things to focus on for building a successful online fitness business (22:40) — How Mike & Jordan have fixed their snapped-up backs (43:16) — Where Jordan & Mike differ in their open-mindedness (47:30) — Too much comfort vs. Too much stress (53:02) — Don't forget to keep an eye out for the Black Friday sale in the Online Fitness Business Mentorship (sign up for our email list to be notified as soon as it opens) You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at info@fitnessbusinessmentorship.com If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review. ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

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