The Coaches Corner University Podcast

This week, I sat down with Austin Stout, who is a coach, business owner and bodybuilder with a deep understanding of functional health and the ability to teach to a wide variety of people.  His goal with each client is to maximize every area of their programming through science, anecdotal evidence, and practical experience. Control of lifestyle factors, such as stress management, that can improve overall results and quality of life, is also essential. The body and the mind are strongly interconnected, and ensuring that each body system works in unison is vital to success and long-term sustainability.We discussed0:38.52 - Ethics in the Mentorship and Education Space3:16.93 - Past Experiences Impact Your Ability to Connect with New Clients8:05.46 - People Want Connection More Than Ever9:59.51 - Teaching Coaches How to Think vs. Teaching Protocols12:46.71 - Why Education Uses Protocol-Based Models: Money and Ignorance13:56.98 - Marketing's Short Clips Can't Communicate Nuance16:25.26 - Business Courses Focus on Acquisition, Not Client Service17:57.75 - Service and Retention as the Foundation of Business24:12.44 - Your Content Determines Your Client Quality26:16.50 - Core Values Guide Every Business Decision32:44.54 - Learning from Sources Outside of Bodybuilding36:10.06 - Young Coaches Being Afraid to Have Hard Conversations43:26.63 - 50-75% of Coaching is Understanding People, Not Mechanisms48:49.27 - AI Can't Account for Individual Context50:27.26 - People Pay More for Things They Feel Connected To55:08.34 - Never Outsource Your Client CommunicationFind Austin:austinst8 | Facebook | Linktree__________Paul's singular goal is to raise the bar for coaching. He is committed to being the signal through the static of the fitness and health industry. If you're a coach looking to take their education to the next level, make sure to visit www.coachescorneru.com. If you're interested in coaching from Paul and his team, please visit www.masterathletic.com Find him on Instagram: @pauloneid, @coachescorneru, @masterathleticperformance__________-🌟 Make More Money and Improve your Services as an Online Fitness Coach:www.coachescorneru.com💪 Use Training and Nutrition for Peak Performance:www. masterathletic.comWho am I and why should you listen to me?Paul is a Coach, Educator, Mentor, and Athlete with a single goal - to raise the bar for online coaching. He holds Master of Science Degrees in both Exercise Science and Sports Management. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Exercise Physiologist, and Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach with 15 years of experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in varying capacities from youth to professional athletics.RAISING THE BAR FOR ONLINE COACHING!

Today I sat down with Carlos Reyes, who is a 3x Amateur Strongman National Champion, 1x Strongman National record holder (log press), 2101 total @ 242 raw, 6 2000+ totals,  Lieutenant / Incident Safety Officer for the Bridgeport Fire Department (CT),  Lead PT Instructor and Training Officer for the Bridgeport Regional Fire Academy since inception,  Father to 1 son.We discussed02:45 | Carlos's Background: From Strongman to Powerlifting05:02 | Why Carlos Never Pursued Full-Time Coaching09:49 | Finding Greater Purpose in the Fire Service12:35 | The 24/7 Lifestyle Pre-Kids vs. Post-Kids21:04 | Understanding Trade-Offs in Decision Making24:00 | Balancing Fitness as Parents30:03 | Discovering Cardio by Accident36:28 | Longevity: Conditioning, Diet, and Injury Prevention40:42 | Isometrics and Assistance Work for Longevity43:45 | The Role of Diet in Reducing Inflammation49:08 | Identity Beyond the Platform1:02:08 | The Billboard Question: Try and Go All the WayFind CarlosIG - @creyes242__________Paul's singular goal is to raise the bar for coaching. He is committed to being the signal through the static of the fitness and health industry. If you're a coach looking to take their education to the next level, make sure to visit www.coachescorneru.com. If you're interested in coaching from Paul and his team, please visit www.masterathletic.com Find him on Instagram: @pauloneid, @coachescorneru, @masterathleticperformance__________-🌟 Make More Money and Improve your Services as an Online Fitness Coach:www.coachescorneru.com💪 Use Training and Nutrition for Peak Performance:www. masterathletic.comWho am I and why should you listen to me?Paul is a Coach, Educator, Mentor, and Athlete with a single goal - to raise the bar for online coaching. He holds Master of Science Degrees in both Exercise Science and Sports Management. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Exercise Physiologist, and Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach with 15 years of experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in varying capacities from youth to professional athletics.RAISING THE BAR FOR ONLINE COACHING!

Today I sat down with Jim McDonald, Co-Owner of Third Street Barbell in Sacramento, CA. Jim left the corporate world behind a couple of decades ago and became a consultant in IT and healthcare marketing. In the early 2000s, he discovered powerlifting and began to document its training and some of its greatest performances as an early YouTube fitness creator. He focused on visuals that helped the audience understand not only the technical aspects of powerlifting, but also the emotions that drive lifters to lift. Eventually, he created a chart-topping podcast along with Mike Farr just before the worldwide explosion in podcast listenership. His role at 3SB is both administrative and creative, and he’s finding the balance between those a day at a time.We discussed:02:00 - Background in Film and Audio Production04:00 - Getting Into Powerlifting and Content Creation08:00 - Cinematography Philosophy12:00 - Starting the Power Cast Podcast17:00 - Problems in Fitness Content24:00 - Time Investment in Editing34:00 - Authenticity and Validation40:00 - Ethics of Monetization50:00 - Opening Third Street Barbell56:00 - Future of Content CreationFind JimWebsite: thirdstreetbarbell.comEverywhere: @thejimmcd Instagram: @thirdstreetbb / @50percentfactd __________Paul's singular goal is to raise the bar for coaching. He is committed to being the signal through the static of the fitness and health industry. If you're a coach looking to take their education to the next level, make sure to visit www.coachescorneru.com. If you're interested in coaching from Paul and his team, please visit www.masterathletic.com Find him on Instagram: @pauloneid, @coachescorneru, @masterathleticperformance__________-🌟 Make More Money and Improve your Services as an Online Fitness Coach:www.coachescorneru.com💪 Use Training and Nutrition for Peak Performance:www. masterathletic.comWho am I and why should you listen to me?Paul is a Coach, Educator, Mentor, and Athlete with a single goal - to raise the bar for online coaching. He holds Master of Science Degrees in both Exercise Science and Sports Management. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Exercise Physiologist, and Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach with 15 years of experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in varying capacities from youth to professional athletics.RAISING THE BAR FOR ONLINE COACHING!

Today I sat down with Dr. Alistair Jordan, who is a Section Head of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Partner, and Board Member of Advanced Medical Imaging Consultants, a group of roughly 60 physicians. He is a father to a three- and five-year-old, and married to the love of his life, Kimberly. He was born in Denver, Colorado, but moved to Cape Town, South Africa, when he was six months old. His parents are from South Africa, and they stayed there till he was seven before returning to Colorado. Alistar completed his undergraduate degree at Colorado State University, his master's degree at Loyola University, his medical school at Midwestern University, and his radiology residency at Dartmouth. We discussed01:23 - Origins of Fitness Journey6:06 - Childhood and Family Background12:06 - Wife's Role in Emotional Development17:19 - Relationship with Alcohol and Emotions25:44 - Data-Driven Training Approach32:52 - Lower Back Pain and Injury History35:22 - Basie Vertebral Pain Procedure43:22 - Fatherhood's Impact on Fitness52:12 - Self-Talk and Self-Compassion1:05:55 - Living in the PresentFind Alistair Website - www.amicrad.comFacebook - AMICRadiology__________Paul's singular goal is to raise the bar for coaching. He is committed to being the signal through the static of the fitness and health industry. If you're a coach looking to take their education to the next level, make sure to visit www.coachescorneru.com. If you're interested in coaching from Paul and his team, please visit www.masterathletic.com Find him on Instagram: @pauloneid, @coachescorneru, @masterathleticperformance__________-🌟 Make More Money and Improve your Services as an Online Fitness Coach:www.coachescorneru.com💪 Use Training and Nutrition for Peak Performance:www. masterathletic.comWho am I and why should you listen to me?Paul is a Coach, Educator, Mentor, and Athlete with a single goal - to raise the bar for online coaching. He holds Master of Science Degrees in both Exercise Science and Sports Management. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Exercise Physiologist, and Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach with 15 years of experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in varying capacities from youth to professional athletics.RAISING THE BAR FOR ONLINE COACHING!

This week, I sat down with Erik Bustillo, MS, RD, FISSN. He is the CEO of Erik Bustillo Consulting. He has been in healthcare/fitness for well over a decade. He is a Registered Dietitian, Fellow (and Certified Sports Nutritionist) of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, a Certified Sports Nutritionist, a Certified Strength Coach, a Certified CrossFit Level 2 Coach, and a Certified Personal Trainer. He earned his Bachelor's in Dietetics & Nutrition and his Master's in Applied Exercise Science and Sports Nutrition. He specializes in reading blood/lab values that have a direct effect on health and performance. Several fields of expertise are energy improvement, performance recovery, weight loss, working with professional/elite athletes, and stress management. Erik has experience in medical nutrition therapy and lifestyle/health coaching. He is a published author in several scientific journals. He is a world-renowned speaker and works closely with military groups, including armed forces groups of the United States of America, such as the Navy and the Army. One of his passions is educating, and he does this on many levels, from lecturing for sports teams, to guest lecturing at universities, presenting to tactical athlete groups, corporate wellness and helping other dietitians and coaches grow in their careers.We discussed01:52 - Eric's Background and Experience in Dietetics and Sports Nutrition09:04 - CrossFit's Impact on the Fitness Industry11:02 - Performance Nutrition vs. Health Nutrition15:04 - The Difference Between Diet and Nutrition17:45 - The Psychology of Food and Disordered Eating Patterns18:34 - The Diet Industry and Fear Mongering21:38 - Scientific Communication and Education in Nutrition28:56 - Building Trust and Using Empathy in Coaching31:31 - Motivational Interviewing and Client Autonomy34:43 - Client Decision-Making and Agency42:03 - Setting Realistic Expectations and Client Goal Management46:45 - Nutritional Strategies as Tools (Keto, Vegan, etc.)47:56 - Metabolic Flexibility and Training Strategies57:07 - Habit Change and Long-Term Sustainability1:02:50 - Social Pressures and Alcohol in Nutrition CoachingFind ErikLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikbustilloInstagram: @erikbustilloX: @erikbustillo__________Paul's singular goal is to raise the bar for coaching. He is committed to being the signal through the static of the fitness and health industry. If you're a coach looking to take their education to the next level, make sure to visit www.coachescorneru.com. If you're interested in coaching from Paul and his team, please visit www.masterathletic.com Find him on Instagram: @pauloneid, @coachescorneru, @masterathleticperformance__________-🌟 Make More Money and Improve your Services as an Online Fitness Coach:www.coachescorneru.com💪 Use Training and Nutrition for Peak Performance:www. masterathletic.comWho am I and why should you listen to me?Paul is a Coach, Educator, Mentor, and Athlete with a single goal - to raise the bar for online coaching. He holds Master of Science Degrees in both Exercise Science and Sports Management. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Exercise Physiologist, and Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach with 15 years of experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in varying capacities from youth to professional athletics.RAISING THE BAR FOR ONLINE COACHING!

Today I sat down with Jeff Steele, the Founder/CEO of The Memento Mori Project. His clothing line is more than clothing; they offer a mindset. Their apparel is designed not only to be comfortable and aesthetically pleasing, but also to remain a constant reminder of how you live your life and to inspire others just the same. Jeff is not only a business owner but also a 37-year-old firefighter in Southern California, married to his best friend, Sasha. Together, they share a passion for health, fitness, and growing in every aspect of life.We discussed01:09 - Introduction to Stoicism and the Four Virtues09:26 - Brother's Motorcycle Accident10:47 - Brother's Influence and Lifestyle19:50 - Memento Mori and Starting the Brand26:13 - Personal Core Values: Integrity, Discipline, Resilience, Humility31:35 - Managing Anger and Going to Therapy34:19 - Removing Yourself from Toxic Environments46:04 - Giving Yourself Grace1:00:56 - Non-Negotiables and Love Languages1:04:10 - Billboard Message: Stop Existing, Start LivingFind JeffWebsite - https://themementomoriproject.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.memento.mori.project/__________Paul's singular goal is to raise the bar for coaching. He is committed to being the signal through the static of the fitness and health industry. If you're a coach looking to take their education to the next level, make sure to visit www.coachescorneru.com. If you're interested in coaching from Paul and his team, please visit www.masterathletic.com Find him on Instagram: @pauloneid, @coachescorneru, @masterathleticperformance__________-🌟 Make More Money and Improve your Services as an Online Fitness Coach:www.coachescorneru.com💪 Use Training and Nutrition for Peak Performance:www. masterathletic.comWho am I and why should you listen to me?Paul is a Coach, Educator, Mentor, and Athlete with a single goal - to raise the bar for online coaching. He holds Master of Science Degrees in both Exercise Science and Sports Management. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Exercise Physiologist, and Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach with 15 years of experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in varying capacities from youth to professional athletics.RAISING THE BAR FOR ONLINE COACHING!

Today, I sat down with Joey Szatmary, who is the Owner of the business/brand "Szatstrength" and Lions Den Strength and Performance.  Joey is a father and husband first, a Strength sport athlete, and most notably, a strongman. Joey’s accomplishments include: Pro Strongman, 2019 USS Overall National Champion for the 242 & 275 class. 2018 Team USA for 105kg class, taking third, PA Strongest man 2x, gym owner of 8 years, high school strength and performance coach, and lacrosse coach, and he has a YouTube channel with 137k subscribers.We discussed00:37 - Post-Surgery Pain and Recovery from Quad Tear09:59 - Identity Crisis After Winning Nationals13:41 - Ego Check and Self-Worth Beyond Competition17:17 - Self-Reflection: Doing vs. Being19:43 - How YouTube Started as a Training Log23:53 - Reaching Out and Collaborating with Brian Alsruhe26:44 - The Power of Asking and Saying Yes to Opportunities28:53 - Season of Yes vs. Season of No in Career31:42 - Abundance Mindset and Eliminating Competition34:06 - Gym Business Journey and Transitions40:00 - Following Your Passion and Leaning Into What Excites You46:14 - Recognizing Capacity Limits and Burnout Signals49:34 - Periodizing Your Life Like Training55:02 - The Critical Role of Spousal Support in Business58:06 - Defining Success Beyond External MetricsFind JoeyWebsite - szatstrength.netInstagram - @szatstrengthYouTube - @SzatStrengthPodcast - Becoming The Lion__________Paul's singular goal is to raise the bar for coaching. He is committed to being the signal through the static of the fitness and health industry. If you're a coach looking to take their education to the next level, make sure to visit www.coachescorneru.com. If you're interested in coaching from Paul and his team, please visit www.masterathletic.com Find him on Instagram: @pauloneid, @coachescorneru, @masterathleticperformance__________-🌟 Make More Money and Improve your Services as an Online Fitness Coach:www.coachescorneru.com💪 Use Training and Nutrition for Peak Performance:www. masterathletic.comWho am I and why should you listen to me?Paul is a Coach, Educator, Mentor, and Athlete with a single goal - to raise the bar for online coaching. He holds Master of Science Degrees in both Exercise Science and Sports Management. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Exercise Physiologist, and Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach with 15 years of experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in varying capacities from youth to professional athletics.RAISING THE BAR FOR ONLINE COACHING!

In this episode, I welcome back Dr. Lisa Lewis to the podcast to discuss the link between motivation, discipline and identity. Dr. Lisa Lewis is a licensed psychologist and certified addictions counsellor with a passion for fitness and wellness. She holds a master’s degree in clinical counselling psychology and a doctorate in counselling and sport psychology. She owns and operates Dr. Lewis Consulting & Psychotherapy, LLC, in Brookline, Massachusetts and online. Dr. Lewis is also the co-owner of Core Collective Brookline, a holistic gym and wellness center. As an educator, Lisa provides consultation and continuing education for nutrition, fitness, and wellness companies. She works individually with athletes, high-achieving executives, and fitness enthusiasts, providing both traditional psychotherapy and performance consultation. She also offers professional development and continuing education for coaches and fitness professionals, and regularly presents on topics such as motivation, mental health, exercise, and behaviour change.We discuss:00:01:44 - Discipline vs Identity00:03:12 - Self-Determination Theory & Types of Motivation00:04:50 - Integrated Regulation & Ingrained Habits00:12:39 - Habit Formation Timeline & Repetitions00:14:27 - Self-Efficacy & Building Competence00:17:03 - Competing Priorities & Life Barriers00:18:01 - Values, Priorities & Agency00:28:38 - Setting Expectations in Coach-Client Relationships00:32:34 - Motivational Interviewing for CoachesFind Dr. Lisa:Website: www.drlewisconsulting.com Courses: www.psychskillsforfitpros.com IG: @drlewisconsulting __________Paul's singular goal is to raise the bar for coaching. He is committed to being the signal through the static of the fitness and health industry. If you're a coach looking to take their education to the next level, make sure to visit www.coachescorneru.com. If you're interested in coaching from Paul and his team, please visit www.masterathletic.com Find him on Instagram: @pauloneid, @coachescorneru, @masterathleticperformance__________-🌟 Make More Money and Improve your Services as an Online Fitness Coach:www.coachescorneru.com💪 Use Training and Nutrition for Peak Performance:www. masterathletic.comWho am I and why should you listen to me?Paul is a Coach, Educator, Mentor, and Athlete with a single goal - to raise the bar for online coaching. He holds Master of Science Degrees in both Exercise Science and Sports Management. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Exercise Physiologist, and Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach with 15 years of experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in varying capacities from youth to professional athletics.RAISING THE BAR FOR ONLINE COACHING!

In this episode, I sit down with the Strength Coach and Founder of Hoopie Hybrid, Cody Miller.  Cody and I met in 2010, when we were both working at Robert Morris University and have been friends ever since.  Cody spent over 10 years as a collegiate strength and conditioning coach and then transitioned into the tactical strength and conditioning world. He runs and lifts (the kids call this “hybrid”). He cofounded Hoopie Hybrid with his beautiful wife, Cayt. It launched in January of 2024 and consists of online hybrid training groups and programs. Cody and Cayt enjoy hanging out with their two pitbull mutts, Millie and Ollie, and enjoy going to the beach every spare moment they can.We discussedThe psychology of doing hard thingsProject HeraclesHybrid athlete fundamentalsRunning methodologyPractical training considerationsWhy Zone 2-only training fails Paul's transformation from elite powerlifter to hybrid athlete at 225+ lbsThe scalability of fitness challenges Find CodyWebsite - hoopiestrength.comInstagram - @cody_hoopiestrength__________Paul's singular goal is to raise the bar for coaching. He is committed to being the signal through the static of the fitness and health industry. If you're a coach looking to take their education to the next level, make sure to visit www.coachescorneru.com. If you're interested in coaching from Paul and his team, please visit www.masterathletic.com Find him on Instagram: @pauloneid, @coachescorneru, @masterathleticperformance__________-🌟 Make More Money and Improve your Services as an Online Fitness Coach:www.coachescorneru.com💪 Use Training and Nutrition for Peak Performance:www. masterathletic.comWho am I and why should you listen to me?Paul is a Coach, Educator, Mentor, and Athlete with a single goal - to raise the bar for online coaching. He holds Master of Science Degrees in both Exercise Science and Sports Management. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Exercise Physiologist, and Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach with 15 years of experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in varying capacities from youth to professional athletics.RAISING THE BAR FOR ONLINE COACHING!

Dr. Dominic Schultz, a chiropractor and strength coach, shares his journey from a walk-on football player at the University of Minnesota to empowering patients through his hybrid model at Charge Health and Chiropractic. He discusses mental fortitude gained from sports and the challenges of entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of building trust with patients who have had negative experiences. Dominic also reveals innovative pain relief methods using isometrics, the significance of partnerships, and how to define what 'enough' really means in business.