

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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Sep 9, 2022 • 17min
Ted Rath, Philadelphia Eagles VP of Player Performance
Football season is BACK! In this special and busy time of the year for us, we wanted to take the opportunity to put together a special episode highlighting my conversation with Ted Rath from season 1!Back when we recorded this episode, Ted was with the LA Rams. Serving as the head strength coach and Coach McVey’s famed “get back coach”. From my time there with the team it was quickly apparent that they were laying the groundwork of something SPECIAL in LA. Now, the NFL is a business and Ted is now the VP of Player Performance with the Philadelphia Eagles, BUT we wanted to share this conversation especially seeing what the Rams did last year.Ted’s story into the NFL is nothing but inspiring and I hope each of YOU pull some power from our conversation.Full episode now on YouTube and all podcast platforms.The Burn Podcast, ignited by Punch’d Energy.https://www.puchdenergy.com************************************Let’s work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.comOrder my new book UNCOMMON LEADERSHIP: 11 Ways the Greatest Leaders Lead: www.bennewman.net/preorderConnect with me everywhere else:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfightFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFighthttps://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

Sep 2, 2022 • 26min
CEO of Lemon Perfect, Yanni Hufnagel
This week’s episode of the show is PACKED with Energy and passion from the CEO of Lemon Perfect, Yanni Hufnagel!Yanni had been a high level NCAA Division I basketball coach (which is how we met through our mutual friend Cuonzo Martin) before pushing the chips ALL IN on his idea.Now valued at over $100 Million and backed by Beyonce, he is using his competitive edge built from the basketball world to absolutely DISRUPT the beverage industry.If YOU would like to try Lemon Perfect, use the code BURN15 for a discount at checkout over at lemonperfect.comCatch the full episode live on Youtube and all podcast platforms.Watch here: https://youtu.be/bJ9wuR68v7MThe Burn Podcast, ignited by Punch’d Energy.https://www.puchdenergy.com************************************Let’s work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.comOrder my new book UNCOMMON LEADERSHIP: 11 Ways the Greatest Leaders Lead: www.bennewman.net/preorderConnect with me everywhere else:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfightFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFighthttps://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

Aug 26, 2022 • 23min
René Rodriguez, Amplify Your Influence
For over 20 years, René Rodriguez has been researching and teaching behavioral neuroscience through his speaking work and leadership trainings. A widely successful entrepreneur and CEO of multiple companies, Rene takes a very practical mentality that drives his clients and audiences to take ACTION. This episode is definitely one that you will want to replay more than once!Connect with René https://www.meetrene.comGet René's book!https://amzn.to/3RaSyjpThe Burn Podcast, ignited by Punch’d Energy.https://www.puchdenergy.com************************************Let’s work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.comOrder my new book UNCOMMON LEADERSHIP: 11 Ways the Greatest Leaders Lead: www.bennewman.net/preorderConnect with me everywhere else:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfightFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFighthttps://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

Aug 19, 2022 • 24min
Tim Hightower, A Dream Worth Fighting For
Too many people forget that the NFL is a BUSINESS- and Tim Hightower knows that as well as anybody.Tim suffered a knee injury early in his NFL career- for some a career ending injury…not for Tim.He is still the only player in NFL history to have returned after a 4-year hiatus. In this conversation he shares a glimpse into his mindset during that time and what he did to make it all happen.Off of the field he is now sharing his story of overcoming adversity and finding deep PURPOSE around the country with teams, organizations, and universities. Full episode with @timhightower is now live on Youtube and all podcast platforms.🔥Get Tim’s Book here- https://amzn.to/3K9Ee8SThe Burn Podcast, ignited by Punch’d Energy. https://www.puchdenergy.com************************************Let’s work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.comOrder my new book UNCOMMON LEADERSHIP: 11 Ways the Greatest Leaders Lead: www.bennewman.net/preorderConnect with me everywhere else:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfightFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFighthttps://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

Aug 12, 2022 • 17min
Don't let FEAR get in your way w/ Vaughn Kohler
What YOU want may not come exactly how YOU picture it…Sometimes the path that God has for your life looks drastically different than you may have dreamed.Sure it’s going to be hard to tellBut listen to YOUR heart, that BURN inside of youSay YESThen rise UP to the occasionRise UP to the opportunity Rise UP to becoming the person God calls you to beWe wanted to revisit this powerful conversation with Author, writer, and co-host of #MFCEO Vaughn Kohler. This was recorded back in Season 1, but I recently felt our conversation come into my thoughts and I wanted to share it with each of YOU. I hope this makes an impact on YOU like it has me.The Burn Podcast, ignited by Punch’d Energy.https://www.puchdenergy.com************************************Let’s work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.comOrder my new book UNCOMMON LEADERSHIP: 11 Ways the Greatest Leaders Lead: www.bennewman.net/preorderConnect with me everywhere else:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfightFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFighthttps://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

Aug 6, 2022 • 36min
Mental Toughness Forum Recap
It’s officially day 5 of the very first Mental Toughness Forum. We are absolutely blown away by the amount of outreach and support we have received from so many of you sharing your appreciation and takeaways from this event.There were so many powerful messages and lessons were brought to the table by each and every speaker on the panel. We wanted to take a moment to share a few of the pillar messages from this past week in hopes that you would go back and watch the rest of them if you haven’t already. Just like this podcast, the Forum was designed with one thing in mind, iMPACT. We hope you enjoy this special episode showing you our opening message from Ed Mylett, powerful lessons from Tim Grover, and a powerhouse closing message from Andy Frisella.There are over 35 MORE speakers you can watch on demand still, head over to Mentaltoughnessforum.com to get your access.Full episode 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

Jul 29, 2022 • 26min
Tyler McBroom, The People's Tax Pro
This week on the podcast we have a VERY special episode with the people’s tax pro, Tyler McBroom!Tyler grew up hearing his father talk taxes and strategies with his business-owner friends and now he puts that knowledge and much more to very good use.He is now a partner with his father and has a partnership with Tony Robbins as one of the only 4 Financial Firms to do so in the world.In this episode we get tactical, we get strategic, but we also get to hear a few very unique stories that I know EVERYONE can relate to.Check out the full episode with @tylermcbroom on Youtube and all podcast platforms.Get Tyler's Book, Cash Flow and Grow Here - https://amzn.to/3PLX0oNovember 8th,9th. Cash Flow Live - Extremely limited spots available- DM @TylerMcbroomSign up for the MENTAL TOUGHNESS FORUM- It’s completely Free, August 2nd-6thHttps://www.mentaltoughnessforum.comThe Burn Podcast, ignited by Punch’d Energy.https://www.puchdenergy.com************************************Let’s work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.comOrder my new book UNCOMMON LEADERSHIP: 11 Ways the Greatest Leaders Lead: www.bennewman.net/preorderConnect with me everywhere else:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfightFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFighthttps://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 22, 2022 • 25min
Damon West, Life Transformation Behind Bars
At 20 years old, Damon was the starting quarterback at the University of North Texas when he suffered a career-ending injury. A few years later while training to be a stockbroker, Damon got hooked on methamphetamines, and he became the mastermind of a burglary ring to support his addiction…Eventually, he was arrested and sentenced to 65 years in a Texas maximum security prison.In prison, Damon got SOBER, went through a SPIRITUAL AWAKENING, and started down his true life’s calling which he continued to build on after his parole more than 7 years later.Today Damon is an INCREDIBLE speaker, best selling author, and we share a mentor in Jon Gordon. This interview is a long time coming and you better BUCKLE your seatbelts, Damon doesn’t hold back!Full episode live on all podcast platforms and Youtube.Thank YOU for being YOU Damon.Make sure to go get his new book, The Locker Room. It is a MUST read.👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼https://damonwest.org/shop/Sign up for the MENTAL TOUGHNESS FORUM- It’s completely Free, August 2nd-6thHttps://www.mentaltoughnessforum.comThe Burn Podcast, ignited by Punch’d Energy.https://www.puchdenergy.com************************************Let’s work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.comOrder my new book UNCOMMON LEADERSHIP: 11 Ways the Greatest Leaders Lead: www.bennewman.net/preorderConnect with me everywhere else:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfightFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFighthttps://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 15, 2022 • 17min
Mental Toughness Forum Preview
THIS WEEK on the burn podcast we’re taking a moment to give a preview in a few of the guest speakers at our upcoming mental toughness forum. We’ve pulled together some of the toughest people from all walks of life for the BIGGEST online event of its kind. This event is completely free and you can find out all the details and register now at www.mentaltoughnessforum.com Enjoy this preview from a few of the speakers from our upcoming event!Sign up for the MENTAL TOUGHNESS FORUM- It’s completely Free, August 2nd-6thHttps://www.mentaltoughnessforum.comThe Burn Podcast, ignited by Punch’d Energy.https://www.puchdenergy.com************************************Let’s work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.comOrder my new book UNCOMMON LEADERSHIP: 11 Ways the Greatest Leaders Lead: www.bennewman.net/preorderConnect with me everywhere else:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfightFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFight************************************ 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 8, 2022 • 14min
100 Million Reasons Money Won't make you happy w/ David Meltzer
We often talk about leading with HEART…Connecting to that inner BURN that causes you to drive the daily actions that take YOU where you want to go.Most of the time people go through their lives and don’t nail down intentional values they want to live by.They don’t have a “code”.CEO, Author, and Speaker @davidmeltzer shows us why YOU need to find values that are important to YOU and live by them every single day.Through a wave of personal and financial obstacles, David Meltzer has shown again how digging down to connect to YOUR burn is the true anchor that cannot be overlooked.I want YOU to listen to this episode with YOUR life in mind.Although this is a conversation that is over two years old, I wanting to bring it to the podcast this week because of it’s impact it had on me and how much I feel like David’s message is important to hear right now.Our team is so grateful for each and every listener to this show. We couldn’t do this without YOUR support and feedback. Keep bringing it and so will we. 🙏🏼Full episode now live on all podcast platforms and Youtube.Sign up for the MENTAL TOUGHNESS FORUM- It’s completely Free, August 2nd-6thHttps://www.mentaltoughnessforum.comThe Burn Podcast, ignited by Punch’d Energy.https://www.puchdenergy.com************************************Let’s work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.comOrder my new book UNCOMMON LEADERSHIP: 11 Ways the Greatest Leaders Lead: www.bennewman.net/preorderConnect with me everywhere else:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfightFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFighthttps://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