The Coaches Corner University Podcast

Today, I sat down with Justin Green, Financial Planner & Founder of Assist Financial Planning. He is a Certified Financial Planner™️, committed to helping Millennial solopreneurs, business owners, and high-earning professionals create and execute personalized financial plans.We discussed:The basics of financial planningBasic habits to track cash flowBusiness investments vs. overspendingUnderstanding ROIHow early on should you be thinking about financial planning?Do you pay down debt or start saving?The 50/30/20 ruleAutomating the savings and investmentsStable, volatile and liquid investmentsThe budgeting stigma vs intentional spendingThe concept of financial freedomDiscussing home ownershipThinking about retirement as an online coachThe wealth machineFind Justin:Website - assistfp.comInstagram - @justingreenfp__________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 conversation with Jon Heck, the owner of Hammer and Chisel Performance and former UNC football player, listeners dive into his journey from the football field to entrepreneurship. He shares insights on building a coaching business while managing stress, emphasizes the importance of authenticity on social media for client engagement, and discusses the balance of nutrition and fitness. Jon also candidly addresses the challenges of extreme bulking and highlights the rewarding impact of coaching on mental health and personal growth.

Today, I sat down with Anthony Christodoulou, Owner of Lifetime Transformations. Tony is a UFC veteran who spent over 15 years in the fitness industry, evolving from athlete to elite coach. After years traveling the world training CEOs and high performers, he’s now helping others transform their bodies and lives through personalized coaching.We discussed:Going from UFC fighter to worldwide concierge coachFrom working 10hrs a day to 24hrs a dayThe role of a coach as an advocate for clients with their GPsHow have GLP-1 drugs changed coaching?Managing the effects of GLP-1 drugsRecommended supplementsWalking the walk as a coachNavigating a disordered relationship with foodWar stories about cutting weight for weigh-ins Strategies for effective weight cutsRecomposition for performanceLessons learned as a coach from the world of fightingFind TonyWebsite: www.lifetimetransformations.comInstagram: @tony.christodoulou__________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 sit down with Ryan Sylva, Coach/Owner of Trainer by Sylva.  Ryan is a strength and physique coach, NPC Super Heavyweight bodybuilder, and international elite powerlifter based at The Training Center in New Castle, Delaware. He’s coached athletes to pro status, top 5 finishes, and all-time world records—blending proven methods with real-world experience to help both athletes and hobbyists create lasting physical and mental transformation.We discuss:Ryan’s journey into coachingTraining around some of the strongest humans on the planetThe evolution of coachingJust helping people as a practiceWhy conjugate training?Adapting the toolbox to the needs of the lifterWhy are people so scared to train hard?Transitioning to bodybuildingMotivations to train and competeLessons learned from being coachedGenuinely caring about your athletesOperating a referral based businessMost proud moment as a coachFind RyanInstagram - @sylva_strongEmail - triumphsylva@gmail.com__________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 Drew Donaldson from DDTMethod. He is a full-time coach and personal trainer with over 10,000 hours of one-on-one coaching experience over nearly two decades. With clientele ranging from everyday people to professional athletes and Forbes-listed CEOs, Drew has developed a training methodology blending several training styles together to not only customize but OPTIMIZE training and nutrition for every shape, size, and background.Drew combines years of research and study with real-world experience to deliver results, leaving no stone unturned. A former professional wrestler with organizations such as the billion dollar entertainment company WWE as well as time spent as a well respected high end personal training manager, Drew has used his networking opportunities to gain access to some of the most brilliant minds in the fitness industry to learn from the best minds in the training industry throughout his career.Having spent more than his share of time in the trenches himself, Drew has used his personal and professional training experience to master a hybrid style of training, matched with purposeful and optimal nutrition, all customized to the individual.We discussed:The story of professional wrestling to coachCan you ever learn enough?Lateral thinking as a result of educationBeing the dumbest person in the roomWalking the walk and self-discoveryNegligency from arrogance or ignoranceBuilding a network Scaling and evolving a business over timeHelping as many people as possibleFind Drew:Email: drew@ddtmethod.comWebsite: DDTMethod.comInstagram - @ddtmethod__________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 met with Benjamin Mayfield-Smith, Founder of Matter Athletica, a coaching ecosystem built for those who refuse to settle for average — in body, business, or life. Ben is a high-performance coach, bodybuilding specialist, and the mind behind The Matter Mentality — a philosophy rooted in radical ownership, intentional suffering, and the pursuit of untapped human potential. From competitive physique athletes to everyday high performers, his work blends elite training systems with a ruthless commitment to self-mastery.We discussed:Catching up with BenTransitioning to performance coachingWhat is performance?Getting buy-in to NOT fully invest into sportLearning life skills through physical transformationHow do we systematize the transfer of skill for sport to life?Return on investment within sales at the corporate levelWalking the walk as a coachShowing up for peopleShifting identity instead of setting long term goalsFind BenWebsite - http://www.matterathletica.com/YouTube - Matter AthleticaIG - @ ben_mayfieldsmith_/@MatterAthletica__________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 engaging discussion, Esteban Cruz, a Strength and Conditioning Coach and Head Coach at Doral Academy, shares his inspiring journey from competitive strength athlete to educator. He explores mentorship's crucial role in developing young athletes and how accountability shapes their success. Esteban sheds light on the challenges of balancing teaching and coaching while creating a positive culture in the weight room. He emphasizes that true victories go beyond lifting weights, focusing instead on personal growth and resilience through strength training.

This week I sit down with one of the sickest drummers on the planet, Lee Stanton.  Lee also just so happens to be an Exercise Physiologist & Online Coach.  He owns the General Strength Co where he empowers individuals to embrace the transformative health benefits of resistance training. His programs are thoughtfully crafted, prioritizing strength as the cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle.  Lee holds the unofficial world record for the pound for pound heaviest walking lunges ever performed and is a new father to a beautiful daughter.We discuss:Being a professional drummer and touring worldwide.Separating who you are from your profession. How does creating music relate to coaching? Pursuing education after being a touring musicianGetting into the deep water and getting uncomfortable. Why pursue training people with illnesses? Developing a deep level of empathyCreating buy-in for people with no experience in the gym. Translating gains in the weight room to real lifeEstablishing your place within the market. Training as a means to amplify your lifeTeaching effort to people who have never trained. What does the future hold?Find LeeWebsite - https://www.generalstrengthco.com/Instagram - @Swegtoniobanderas__________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 sit down with Polina Orlova who is a brand strategist and founder of Orlova Co., where she helps visionary founders build authentic, mission-aligned brands. She specializes in brand positioning, messaging and strategy — ensuring every aspect of your business aligns with its core principles, resonates with the right audience and drives growth. With a knack for turning chaos into clarity and ensuring brand alignment across the entire organization, Polina serves as a trusted partner — helping founders transform their vision into extraordinary, legacy-driven brands. Feeling stuck and scattered? If you need a clear roadmap to bring your brand to life, reach out to Polina at polina@orlova.co. __ Paul, the CTA at the bottom is optional – depends on where the bio will go. Feel free to cut it when it's not appropriate/relevant.We discussWhat is branding? What is strategy? Starting with the foundation of core values.Communication and messaging can be easy. Where do we start when building a brand identity? Finding your ideal client. Having the confidence to say no. Using the brand to communicate the offer. What is your superpower? Doing a competitive analysis. Being objective about the business and its place in the market. Gaining clarity through comparison. Sunk cost and going back to the drawing board. Lessons in business built through training. Billboard message. Find PolinaWebsite - orlova.coLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/orlovapolina/__________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 once again with Sarah and Francesco Catalano. They are the powerhouse duo behind Catalano Events, a premier organization dedicated to delivering high-quality powerlifting competitions. With a deep passion for the sport and a commitment to giving back to the lifting community, they bring a unique combination of experience, knowledge, and dedication to every event they host.Beyond powerlifting, they are proud parents to their son Javi and dog Zeus. No matter how busy they are, family always comes first—but when it comes to powerlifting, lifters can expect nothing less than their absolute best.In our first episode, we went deep into hosting meets and the business of powerlifting events, but this time we branched out into their family life and what fitness looks like with a young family.We discuss:Hosting meets and living up to expectationsDealing with unforeseen circumstancesContinuing to grow and improve with each meetCreating boundaries within the partnershipThe experience of the meet and the impact on the athleteWhat does fitness look like as a parent now?Values and expectationsBody image issues as a new momFitness as a relationship anchor“Bounce Back” cultureThe negative side of social media and fitness The relationship between self-esteem goals and social pressureHAZE - Healthy at every size. Find Sarah and FrancescoIG - @catalanoevents__________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!