In this episode, Sammy sits down with Coach Jensen to talk about what it really takes to build strength—not just in the gym, but in life. From leading by example to showing up when it’s hard, Jensen shares insights from years of coaching and how discipline shapes everything from training programs to personal growth. This one’s for the athlete, the coach, and anyone who wants to raise their standard.

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Before the coaching. Before the gym. Before the name. It started with a vision and a set of non-negotiables. In this solo episode, Sam Siegel tells the story of how Empire Training Academy began. He speaks directly and honestly about the early days, the mindset that shaped our foundation, and the standard we hold to this day.

If you're part of this community, or thinking about stepping into it, this is where it all began.

Hosted by Sam Siegel, owner of Empire Training Academy in Raleigh, North Carolina, this podcast offers long-form, unscripted conversations with coaches, athletes, and industry professionals who live and breathe performance training. Each episode explores topics in strength and conditioning, group fitness methodology, gym culture, and the evolving landscape of personal training.

Listeners can expect candid dialogue, professional insight, and practical discussion drawn from real-world experience—not recycled theory. Whether you're a fitness coach, weekend athlete, or just serious about your health, this podcast invites you into the daily realities of running a training facility built on discipline, consistency, and results.

In the inaugural episode, Sam sits down with Coach Joey to examine the mindset behind leading group classes, the challenges of scaling intensity across skill levels, and what it takes to foster genuine community inside a competitive gym environment.

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