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Nov 21, 2023 • 52min

Jordan is Tilted

In this episode, Jordan is absolutely livid. Which Mike thinks is hilarious, so he really fans the flames. We talk about why Jordan is pissed (take your best guess, lol), as well as online coaching platforms, hiring for your business, our ideal home gym set-up, 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/rJM4vb-llvA TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Why is Jordan so angry? (11:23) — Should you use online training apps like Train Heroic & Trainerize? (22:56) — Jordan LOVES living outside of the city (24:56) — How we'd build our dream home gyms (40:09) — Why Jordan will never turn down an opportunity to make a business connection (44:30) — Reasons we built our businesses the way we did (51:05) — 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 © 2023 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt
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Nov 14, 2023 • 1h 23min

New Research On Productivity, Jeff Bezos, Male vs Female CEOs, and More

In this episode, we talk about new research pertaining to productivity (and a surprising way to improve it). We also discuss Jeff Bezos' recent move, differences in behavior between male vs female CEOs, 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/70pyNrILwnM TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — If you're not following our IG (@personaltrainerpodcast)... You should be (01:33) — Mike made a nostalgic pre-workout swap (07:17) — New research around productivity (09:42) — Orange juice is CRIMINALLY underrated (15:42) — Why everyone should have to physically PAY (not auto-deducted) taxes for at least a few years (19:38) — More reasons to stop watching the news (26:46) — Elon Musk, believing online 'experts', & the key to a good Donald Trump impression (37:07) — A highly underrated TV scene (39:33) — Male Vs. Female CEOs (46:11) — The (in)accuracy of wrist heart rate monitors (47:50) — Why you SHOULDN'T build a membership (54:21) — The walking pad might be the greatest investment you can make (1:02:58) — Can we trust fast food calorie listings? (1:09:07) — Fiber or protein—which is more important? (1:17:02) — Sushi for breakfast? (1:21:03) — How lean do you need to be before bulking? 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 © 2023 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt
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Nov 7, 2023 • 1h 6min

The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Chin-Up Technique, Holding the Treadmill, and More...

In this episode, we talk about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which is obviously going to lead to some very angry DMs. We also talk about how to control yourself when doing chin-ups so you aren't swinging around uncontrollably. And we talk about holding onto the treadmill (which you might be surprised about our thoughts). 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/Wucv8TnaVjU TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — We've got some thoughts on Halloween (11:06) — The Israeli-Palestinian conflict (& a quick history lesson) (27:32) — Holding onto the treadmill when walking vs not—is there a difference? (30:39) — "No one has ever gone past RPE 8." -Mike Vacanti (32:26) — Mike can't pronounce names (34:59) — Our thoughts on in-person, small-group coaching (42:07) — The best ways to transition in-person clients to online (46:28) — The origin of the Indian club (50:30) — How to stop swinging on your chin-ups (56:09) — Tips for getting your first chin-up (1:01:16) — One last thing before we go 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 © 2023 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt
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Oct 31, 2023 • 55min

Male vs. Female Social Dynamics, Mike's New Gym Outfit, Current Physique Standards, Online Coaching, Content Creation Strategies and More

In this episode, we talk male vs female social dynamics, Mike's new favorite gym outfit, today's physique standards and how they compare to even just 10 years ago, online coaching, content creation strategies, 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/D46NjYSO_Ao TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Mike's new gym outfit (07:05) — Male vs female social dynamics (13:53) — The ever-changing standards around business, physique, success, etc., & how they can impact happiness & fulfillment (31:29) — Content creation strategies for 2023 (41:51) — How important is in-person experience for an online coach? (54:00) — 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 © 2023 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt
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Oct 24, 2023 • 53min

How to Double Your Testosterone (lol!)

In this episode, we talk all about testosterone and how you can double yours. On a serious note, Jordan's testosterone nearly doubled during his 30-day blood sugar spiking experiment and we dive into what happened, why, and what lessons you can take from it. 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/kLZqhuYhXDY TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Jordan is a BIG loaded stretch guy (04:32) — How Jordan DOUBLED his testosterone levels in 30 days (11:00) — How you can actually raise low testosterone levels (19:39) — No trends are new trends in the fitness industry (& the cyclical nature of the business) (23:45) — The difference between short-form and long-form audiences (33:29) — Are all proteins equal? (37:54) — Ranking our favorite (& least favorite) cardio equipment (46:07) — Why Jordan isn't doing any high-intensity cardio right now (51:24) — LAST CALL - Join us in the Mentorship before prices increase 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 © 2023 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt
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Oct 17, 2023 • 57min

All About Ozempic, Sugar Cravings, and Client Psychology

In this episode, we talk all about Ozempic, strategies for your clients to eliminate sugar cravings, important components of client psychology, 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/DbAPEtPxAVU TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Mike is re-entering the cottage cheese world (07:17) — The truth about Ozempic (20:35) — We're living in a society too driven by feeling (35:55) — The real solution to making a mistake (& why it isn't ignoring that it was a mistake) (39:52) — Strategies for dealing with sugar cravings (46:53) — Mike can't believe he was so off the mark on this... (56:10) — Join us in the Mentorship before prices increase 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 © 2023 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt
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Oct 10, 2023 • 56min

This One's Gonna Ruffle Some Feathers...

In this episode, we're gonna ruffle some features and piss a lot of people off. Mainly because we're talking about something completely unrelated to becoming a personal trainer. But, such is life. If you're easily offended, don't listen to this podcast. If you aren't easily offended, dive right in. 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/Ff2EBBx6FQc TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Are we getting canceled in record time today? (19:59) — Stop treating social media like it's pass or fail (26:03) — Lessons we can learn from Sam Sulek (39:47) — How our training & lifestyle has evolved over time to emphasize feeling good (48:28) — Is this offensive? (55:01) — Join us in the Mentorship before prices increase Follow the show on social: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@personaltrainerpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainerpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainerpodcast You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here 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 © 2023 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt
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Oct 3, 2023 • 40min

Carnivore is The Dumbest Diet of All Time

In this episode, we talk about the Carnivore Diet, how to mitigate hanger in a calorie deficit, unfettered anger, how to stay consistent, and blah blah blah. 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/k2rzrXYwuaE TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Welcome (& thank you!) to all the new members of the mentorship! (02:30) — Jordan is living the full suburban dad lifestyle these days (11:47) — Manufactured anger & being driven by darkness vs. by light (19:04) — How the Carnivore Diet is actively harming people (30:42) — Controlling "hanger" in a calorie deficit (39:08) — Join us in the Mentorship before prices increase 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 © 2023 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt
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Sep 26, 2023 • 50min

What Would You Do With 50 Million Dollars?

In this episode, we answer a listener's question asking what we would do if we won 50 million dollars. Mike gives extraordinary financial advice that you can take even if you don't have millions of dollars... And Jordan gives his cockamamie thoughts, as well. 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/hkJkonVl1HQ TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Mike's new barber (is awesome) (03:27) — Is running making a comeback? (17:41) — What would we do with $50 million? (38:55) — Mike's $100k freeroll (courtesy of Jordan) (47:59) — Join us in the Mentorship before prices increase 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 © 2023 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt
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Sep 19, 2023 • 37min

Resting Heart Rate, Jordan's Secret Diary, Power Dinners, Sleep vs. Exercise, and More...

In this episode, we talk about resting heart rate, what's more important: sleep or exercise, our favorite power dinners, and an entry from Jordan's childhood secret diary. 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/Pj4LpS8RwBs TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro (00:11) — Jordan's doctor scared the sh*t out of him recently (05:29) — A glimpse into the mind of a young Jordan (from his SUPER SECRET 11-year-old diary) (15:36) — Physiological stress is REAL (from a listener—thanks Shannon!) (19:34) — Sleep vs. Exercise: which is more important? (28:28) — Our favorite healthy & unhealthy POWER dinners (35:53) — Join us in the Mentorship before prices increase 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 © 2023 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

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