The Laptop Lifestyle Dad Show

Episode 33 Formed, Not Just Informed: Building a Life of Fitness, Faith & Freedom w/ Johnny Els


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🧭 Top 5 Takeaways:
  1. Formed vs Informed – Why knowledge alone isn't enough; it's about building habits and structure that last.

     
  2. Fitness With Purpose – How Johnny uses personalized coaching to meet people where they're at, not with cookie-cutter plans.

     
  3. Faith-Driven Routine – How morning devotionals, nature walks, and service-focused living anchor Johnny’s business and life.

     
  4. AI + Intimacy – Using AI for insights, but never replacing the human connection in sales, service, or coaching.

     
  5. Structure = Freedom – Dads who want freedom must create structure like they would for their kids or business.

     
💬 Quotes:

“It’s what you do in the dark that puts you in the light.” – Michael Phelps (shared by Johnny)

“A goal without a plan is just a dream. And motion is lotion, mate. Let’s get moving.” – Jeff Ross

“I want to talk to a human being. I want to hear the human behind the answer.” – Johnny Els

 

⏱️ Key Moments:
  • 00:00 – Jeff’s wild dad intro + Johnny’s TrueFit backstory

     
  • 03:30 – The difference between being formed vs informed

     
  • 07:50 – Why one-on-one coaching brings deeper transformation

     
  • 13:20 – How Johnny uses AI for deeper client understanding

     
  • 16:45 – The future of marketing with AI & human touch

     
  • 21:00 – Johnny’s daily Laptop Lifestyle routine

     
  • 24:00 – Best advice for dads: structure is the secret

     
  • 25:10 – Rapid Fire: tools, AI picks, and dad jokes (lean beef, anyone?)

     
🧑‍💻 Guest + Resources:
  • Guest: Johnny Els

     
  • Website: TrueFit Academy

     
  • Instagram: @truefitacademy

     
  • Book: Coming soon via his website!

     
🚀 Call-to-Action:

👉 Love this episode? Tag Johnny and Jeff on Instagram and share your top takeaway!
💪 Ready to build fitness and freedom with structure? DM Johnny @truefitacademy and start your journey today.
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