

The Burn Podcast by Ben Newman
Ben Newman
Join Ben Newman, highly regarded Performance Coach, International Keynote Speaker and 2x WSJ Best-Seller, as he takes you into the minds of some of the highest performers in sports and business to tell their full story. The "Burn" is something we all have, but rarely do people uncover and connect to it. Ben helps people from all walks of life reach their true maximum potential.Ben has worked with coaches and players from the last 6 Super Bowl Champion teams and currently serves as the Performance Coach for the Big 12 Champion Kansas State football team in his 9th season (3 National Championships at North Dakota State) with Head Coach Chris Klieman. Ben served 5 years as the Mental Conditioning Coach for the 18x National Champion Alabama Crimson Tide football team. Lastly, Ben also has served at his alma mater as a Performance Coach for Michigan State University’s football and basketball programs.For the last two decades, Ben has been serving as the Peak Performance Coach for the top 1% of financial advisors globally and for Fortune 500 business executives. Ben’s clients have included: Microsoft, United States Army, Anheuser-Busch InBev, Quicken Loans, MARS Snackfoods, AstraZeneca, Northwestern Mutual, AFA Singapore, Mass Financial Group, Frontier Companies, Wells Fargo Advisors, Great West Life Canada, Boston Medical Center, Boys & Girls Club of America, New York Life as well as thousands of executives, entrepreneurs, athletes and sales teams from around the globe.Millions of people and some of the top performers in the world have been empowered by Ben through his books, educational content, coaching programs, podcast, and live events.
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Jul 10, 2023 • 42min
Beyond the Game with Kaleb Thornhill
Kaleb Thornhill has over 15 years experience in the National Football League as a front office executive. He is truly a trailblazer in the player engagement & development space and created and coined the term “Business Combine” which is known for its transformational off-field experience for both current & former NFL players. Kaleb Co-Founded the Pro Athlete Community (PAC) to invest, cultivate, and elevate current/former professional athletes through tailored business combines that accelerates growth, amplifies opportunities, and builds community. In this episode we talk about Kaleb's professional work, but his BURN and story will absolutely rock your world---NOT TO MENTION you cannot miss Kaleb's talk at this year's Mental Toughness Forum --- https://www.mentaltoughnessforum.comFull episode now on Youtube and all podcast platforms.Check out the PAC over at https://proathletecommunity.com/Connect with Kaleb on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalebthornhill/https://www.bennewmancoaching.com************************************ Learn about our Upcoming events and programs:https://www.workwithbnc.comLet’s work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.comLet's work together to write YOUR next book- BNC PublishingSend us a message Order my latest book The STANDARD: Winning at YOUR Highest Level: https://amzn.to/3DE1clY1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition1stPhorm.com/bnewman Connect with me everywhere else: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFight Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693

Jul 3, 2023 • 30min
The Truth about Your Beliefs with Ashwin Mohan
Rarely does some one tell you all the goals and things they want to do in their life, then actually go do them. Ashwin Mohan is the exception to that.This week's episode of The Burn is a POWERFUL story of what YOUR beliefs can do for you.When I first met Ashwin he was a hopeful, college grad looking to get something started for himself, fast forward 7 years later and he has built one of the fastest growing financial services practices in the country.We talk about big wins, extreme emotional loss, and everything in between. I'm very glad we were able to film this episode in person of how much this conversation meant to ME.Full episode live on Youtube and All podcast platforms.https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashwin-mohan-1037641b6/https://www.bennewmancoaching.com************************************ Learn about our Upcoming events and programs:https://www.workwithbnc.comLet’s work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.comLet's work together to write YOUR next book- BNC PublishingSend us a message Order my latest book The STANDARD: Winning at YOUR Highest Level: https://amzn.to/3DE1clY1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition1stPhorm.com/bnewman Connect with me everywhere else: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFight Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693

Jun 26, 2023 • 35min
The One Truth with Jon Gordon
Get out your notebooks, this episode is going to rock your mindset.Jon Gordon unveils the true power of culture, emphasizing that it becomes a force to be reckoned with when it emanates from within individuals and organizations. At the heart of it all lies the concept of oneness, where unity and collaboration propel us to unimaginable heights. Love takes center stage, reminding us that it is the driving force behind all our endeavors, infusing passion and purpose into every aspect of our lives.The release of his book The One Truth: (1:35)The simplicity of high state of mind vs low state of mind: (4:15)Miami Heat and how the players are inspired: (10:10)Boos are cheers: (12:04)Culture is only powerful when it's coming from within: (13:04)Oneness: (16:57)Love is everything: (17:40)Challenges to seek the truth: (23:16)Coaching vs teaching: (23:35)Speaking with the coach's voice: (24:51)Your mind is an antenna: (31:21)Make Sure to Get Jon’s New Book, The One Truth at https://jongordon.com/books/one-truth/Full Episode LIVE on Youtube and ALL podcast platformsWatch here: https://youtu.be/_hEmK5oUrtsListen here: https://bennewman.net/theburn/https://www.bennewmancoaching.com************************************ Learn about our Upcoming events and programs:https://www.workwithbnc.comLet’s work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.comLet's work together to write YOUR next book- BNC PublishingSend us a message Order my latest book The STANDARD: Winning at YOUR Highest Level: https://amzn.to/3DE1clY1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition1stPhorm.com/bnewman Connect with me everywhere else: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFight Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693

Jun 12, 2023 • 12min
5 Powerful Lessons: Mental Toughness Forum Preview
With just under 2 months away from this year’s Mental Toughness Forum, we wanted to take the opportunity to do a special episode highlight a few of the speakers this year that have been guests on the show!These 5 speakers have uniquely POWERFUL stories and messages and we can’t WAIT to hear them bring it with the other 30+ speakers at this years event.Make sure you get registered over at www.mentaltoughnessforum.comFull episode now live on Youtube and All podcast platforms!https://www.bennewmancoaching.com************************************ Learn about our Upcoming events and programs:https://www.workwithbnc.comLet’s work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.comLet's work together to write YOUR next book- BNC PublishingSend us a message Order my latest book The STANDARD: Winning at YOUR Highest Level: https://amzn.to/3DE1clY1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition1stPhorm.com/bnewman Connect with me everywhere else: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFight Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693

Jun 5, 2023 • 23min
Unlocking Entrepreneurial Potential with Quinten Lovejoy
What happens when a small-town guy with big dreams enters the competitive world of commercial insurance? Join me as I chat with Quinten Lovejoy about his journey, the values that shaped him, and how he's making a significant impact in the insurance industry. We also discuss the Arte Syndicate, the platform created by Andy Frisella and Ed Mylett, which helped Quinten unlock his entrepreneurial potential.Throughout our conversation, we explore Quinten's "Just Watch Me" mentality and how it helps him stay focused on the details that matter. We discuss how savvy business owners can leverage their insurance programs to gain a competitive advantage in the market, and Quinten's passion for helping others succeed in this space. We also delve into the importance of having a well-thought-out insurance strategy and the challenges Quinten faced on his path to success.As we wrap up our discussion, Quinten shares valuable insights on assessing areas for improvement in your business and the power of connecting with others to gain advice and direction. We touch on the importance of discipline, living with a "JWM" mindset, and making mindful decisions in both business and life. Don't miss this incredible conversation with Quinten Lovejoy, and remember – we're all in this fight together.https://www.bennewmancoaching.com************************************ Learn about our Upcoming events and programs:https://www.workwithbnc.comLet’s work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.comLet's work together to write YOUR next book- BNC PublishingSend us a message Order my latest book The STANDARD: Winning at YOUR Highest Level: https://amzn.to/3DE1clY1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition1stPhorm.com/bnewman Connect with me everywhere else: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFight Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693

May 30, 2023 • 18min
Charlie Ruiz: Navigating Your Mind, Ownership, and Balance
In this episode, we dive into the life of Charlie Ruiz, a man whose love for baseball radiates with an unwavering passion. Witness firsthand how his dedication to the sport has transformed his life and become the driving force behind his success. Discover the key to unlocking a sense of ownership and learn how taking control of your life can empower you to achieve greatness beyond your wildest dreams.We then embark on an exploration of the mindset of a closer, a term used in baseball to describe a pitcher who seals the victory for their team. Dive into the world of conviction and resilience as we uncover how these qualities can help you triumph in the face of adversity, both on and off the field.Prepare to uncover the transformative power of embracing change and utilizing it as a catalyst for personal and professional development. Gain valuable insights into the profound impact of parenthood and how it can inspire you to become the best version of yourself, leaving a lasting legacy for future generations.Finally, we reveal practical strategies that will help you harmonize your personal and professional spheres, allowing you to thrive in all areas of your life. Prepare to equip yourself with the tools and knowledge to create a harmonious balance, enabling you to flourish in every endeavor you undertake.Key Points: Uncommon live coaching group: (1:32)His real passion for baseball: (3:06)A sense of ownership: (3:56)Having conviction and resilience as a closer: (5:15)How to navigate and control your mind: (6:38)Focus vs intentional focus: (7:37)Leveraging growth through transitions: (9:48)The motivating factor of being a father: (11:23)Finding balance in your life: (13:56)Website: https://www.clrconnection.com/The Burn Podcast, ignited by Punch’d Energy.https://www.puchdenergy.com************************************Let’s work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.comConnect with me everywhere else:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfightFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFightLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693https://www.bennewmancoaching.com************************************ Learn about our Upcoming events and programs:https://www.workwithbnc.comLet’s work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.comLet's work together to write YOUR next book- BNC PublishingSend us a message Order my latest book The STANDARD: Winning at YOUR Highest Level: https://amzn.to/3DE1clY1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition1stPhorm.com/bnewman Connect with me everywhere else: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFight Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693

May 22, 2023 • 16min
What is YOUR Standard?- Special Episode
On this week’s episode of The Burn Podcast we are taking a look into an important question, What is YOUR Standard?Just a little over a month ago Ben was a guest speaker at Jon Gordon’s Positive Summit. (If you don’t know about the Summit, you will after this episode.) But in Ben’s speech, he presented several stories and principles that he’s never shared before, including the 4 P’s from his upcoming book, The Standard.We wanted to take this week to share that talk with you HERE on The Burn. https://www.bennewmancoaching.com************************************ Learn about our Upcoming events and programs:https://www.workwithbnc.comLet’s work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.comLet's work together to write YOUR next book- BNC PublishingSend us a message Order my latest book The STANDARD: Winning at YOUR Highest Level: https://amzn.to/3DE1clY1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition1stPhorm.com/bnewman Connect with me everywhere else: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFight Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693

May 15, 2023 • 22min
Loving What We Hate with Ryan Neiswender
Today we have the pleasure of interviewing the inspiring Ryan Neiswender, a paralympic basketball player, on the topic of perseverance, overcoming obstacles, and resilience. Ryan takes us on his journey of embracing who he is, being introduced to paralympic basketball, and developing the mental toughness necessary to succeed in the sport. He shares his experience in Tokyo and feeling alone, while also demonstrating "expectancy theory", where that which you focus on, expands.Ryan discusses the importance of attacking life one day at a time and breaking things up while still having long-term goals. He explains how vision gives us the motivation to pursue our dreams and how we can all learn from his story of choosing to keep fighting. So tune in and be ready to feel motivated to embrace your true self and chase after your dreams, just like Ryan did!Key Points:Perserverance, overcoming obstacles, & resilience: (2:31)Embracing who you are: (3:48)Being introduced to paralympic basketball: (5:09)Mental toughness: (8:07)Embracing both the mental and the physical: (8:59)Choosing to keep fighting: (11:32)His experience in Tokyo and feeling alone: (11:53)Expectancy theory: what you focus on expands: (16:25)Attacking it one day at a time: (17:15)Breaking things up but having long-term goals: (17:34)Vision gives us the motivation to pursue our dreams: (18:44)https://www.bennewmancoaching.com************************************ Learn about our Upcoming events and programs:https://www.workwithbnc.comLet’s work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.comLet's work together to write YOUR next book- BNC PublishingSend us a message Order my latest book The STANDARD: Winning at YOUR Highest Level: https://amzn.to/3DE1clY1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition1stPhorm.com/bnewman Connect with me everywhere else: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFight Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693

May 8, 2023 • 30min
Understanding Your Potential to Make a Difference with Dr. Lacey Book and Dr. Shawn Dill
Today we explore the stories of two people who are making an immeasurable impact in the world. In this episode, we sit down with Lacey Book and Shawn Dill, who share their stories from poverty to success and how they discovered where their smiles and passion come from.Shawn and Lacey talk about the insatiable appetite they have to keep going and how they have learned to be more open to the unexpected. They share their thoughts on the line between success and impact, and how we often limit ourselves by setting our expectations too low. They emphasize the importance of setting your expectations to the moon, and how certainty and knowingness are key to achieving your goals.Throughout the episode, we are reminded that everything we need is already in us and that we are our biggest interference. We are encouraged to be more open to the impacts we make and to appreciate every day as a blessing. Join us as we delve into Shawn and Lacey's inspiring story and learn how to unleash our own potential to make a difference in the world.Key points:Intro: (0:00)David Meltzer is an amazing connector: (3:32)Where their smiles and passion come from: (5:25)Getting to see impacts made: (6:54)Immesurable impact: (9:04)Every day is a blessing: (9:35)Shawn's story from Costa Rica: (10:40)The line between success and impact: (12:54)Be more open to the unexpected: (19:34)Insatiable appetite to keep going: (21:27)How we limit ourselves: (22:33)You are your biggest interference: (24:26)Set your expectations to the moon: (26:00)Certainty and knowingness: (27:03)Everything you need is already in you: (27:41)https://www.bennewmancoaching.com************************************ Learn about our Upcoming events and programs:https://www.workwithbnc.comLet’s work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.comLet's work together to write YOUR next book- BNC PublishingSend us a message Order my latest book The STANDARD: Winning at YOUR Highest Level: https://amzn.to/3DE1clY1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition1stPhorm.com/bnewman Connect with me everywhere else: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFight Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693

May 1, 2023 • 18min
Unleash Your Burn Within, Tim Lyons and Randy Angsten
This week on The Burn Podcast we welcome two guests, Tim Lyons and Randy Angsten, who are business owners and gym owners based in Scottsdale, Arizona. The conversation delves into the intentionality of building a business, recognizing strengths in others, and creating partnerships that grow together. @BuiltToGrow This episode is packed with insights on personal growth and business development, which are valuable not only for gym owners but for anyone who wishes to achieve success in their lives.Introduction: (0:00)Their background and stories: (1:18)What Tim saw in Randy for partnership: (3:17)Randy and the door of opportunity: (4:54)Tim's burn: (6:27)Randy's burn: (7:41)Forging your own path: (10:05)Attention to detail: (13:23)Spend time with us in Scottsdale, Arizona: (15:53)Transform Your Gym Into a Revenue-Generating Machine,(WHILE Liberating Yourself from the Day-to-Day)and Find Elite-Level Gym Success at the FitPro Growth Summit!https://growthsummitaz.comhttps://www.bennewmancoaching.com************************************ Learn about our Upcoming events and programs:https://www.workwithbnc.comLet’s work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.comLet's work together to write YOUR next book- BNC PublishingSend us a message Order my latest book The STANDARD: Winning at YOUR Highest Level: https://amzn.to/3DE1clY1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition1stPhorm.com/bnewman Connect with me everywhere else: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFight Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693