In this episode, we discuss a wild story about Jordan's sperm count, an absolutely insane phishing scam, how to get new online coaching clients without posting online, and more.

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

Thank you!

-J & M

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Checking in on fear, anger, & stress

(02:29) — Time vs money & the cost of convenience

(08:12) — The ketchup conundrum

(11:33) — These scams are getting intense (and scary)

(17:28) — The art of conversation & the importance of delivery

(25:12) — Jordan's sperm count & unhinged social media behavior

(34:58) — Growing an online business WITHOUT social media

(42:13) — Finding motivation beyond financial needs

(48:52) — Has gym culture changed... Or is it just me?

(53:44) — Some wisdom from the Tanakh

(57:05) — Don't forget to get on our email list so you don't miss the Black Friday Mentorship sale

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In this episode, we dive into The Great Lock-In of 2025 (aka you need to get to work)! Also stupid social media pranks, the right way to eat Oreos, the great abduction debate, and more.

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

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-J & M

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — We're locking in for today's episode

(01:08) — What's up with my fat face?

(02:30) — The great abduction debate

(07:00) — Can we all just agree that Smith machines are actually awesome?

(13:24) — Keep your unsolicited advice to yourself

(21:01) — Prepare yourselves for a Black Friday sale for the Mentorship

(21:49) — An advanced dieting strategy (for the lazy man)

(26:43) — Our thoughts on Mind Pump Sal's new YouTube series

(37:06) — The Great Lock-In of 2025

(41:20) — Joining the weighted vest debate

(48:32) — Portion control, snack choices, & the misconceptions around caloric burn

(57:11) — The impact of social media behavior & the dangers of modern youth culture

(1:03:08) — Orwell or Huxley... Who was more of an oracle?

(1:05:30) — Don't forget to mark your calendars for the Black Friday sale in the Mentorship

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In this episode, we go over a real life case study, giving insight to a coach looking to build his slow-growing online fitness business. We also discuss banned books, pick-up artists, haircuts, and more.

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

Thank you!

-J & M

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Jordan's eventful morning

(03:23) — Meaty hands & Neanderthal strength

(07:12) — This is an absolute peak neck stretch

(08:46) — New research on intra-workout carbs

(12:16) — An undermentioned benefit of procreation

(14:28) — Should I throw in the towel? An online business case study

(33:27) — Broken brains & why Mike should probably avoid buzz cuts

(43:24) — Why the double standard?

(46:28) — The REAL lesson from the pick-up forum days (what all young men should focus on)

(54:49) — Wrap-up

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In this episode, we dive head first into all of the drama surrounding Jordan's GLP-1 experiment. No BS. No beating around the bush. You like drama? Here's your drama.

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

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-J & M

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/z030QTG_BaI

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Road dogs & golf tournies

(03:48) — Grace & Grit (shoutout Joelle Cavagnaro)

(06:44) — The secret GLP-1 experiment

(15:23) — Who are GLP-1s really for?

(22:51) — GLP-1 impacts on health markers

(25:31) — The messaging around GLP-1s & the need for nuance & skepticism

(30:22) — Is the experiment going to continue?

(34:03) — There's no biological "free lunch"

(39:29) — Happy 1st birthday, Slim Jim! (& some advice for new parents/parents-to-be)

(42:59) — This kid has the Mamba Mentality

(44:38) — Goodbye Instagram

(49:51) — Putting GLP-1 usage into perspective

(53:58) — A little teaser for next week

(56:23) — Wrap-up

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In this episode, we discuss an incredible new sleep study, the controversy over the Presidential Fitness Test, Mike's new social media strategy, and more.

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

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-J & M

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GTyEHmjphdQ

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Re-discovering the joys of juicing

(06:36) — The RETURN of the Presidential Fitness Test: Weighing the pros, cons, & arguments

(20:27) — What OUR Presidential Fitness Test would look like

(26:44) — We could all use some more B-tier movements in our lives

(28:18) — We've got it SO GOOD these days with our food options

(32:32) — The wonders of nature

(35:52) — Mike's new (awesome) social media consumption strategy

(40:29) — Don't run from the bad, run TOWARD the good

(44:59) — Sleep consistency vs total amount of sleep

(48:43) — Our least favorite alcoholic drinks of all time

(53:51) — Big shoutouts

(55:19) — One last message before we go

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In this episode, we discuss why we all need to make bro science great again, high reps vs low reps in training, "blinded" cardio, and much more.

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

Thank you!

-J & M

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ok2Vp0lgvdM

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Mike's new pre-workout

(06:32) — The problem with perfect temperature regulation (I Can't Prove This But...)

(12:25) — An N=1 disclaimer about Stevia

(15:24) — Trusting AI more than a doctor & why dermatology is a scam

(23:09) — Don't be like these people...

(27:32) — Shoutout to all our incarcerated listeners over the years—keep grinding!

(29:09) — High reps vs low reps

(34:03) — Stop living in dystopian comment sections online

(36:14) — The REAL reason Jordan has a "grip strength day" & when Mike is hopping on testosterone

(50:34) — The keys to our immunity

(55:59) — We're bringing bro science back

(57:20) — "Blinded" cardio will change your life

(1:02:26) — Wrap-up

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In this episode, we discuss plyometrics (especially upper body plyos), where the hell is Epstein’s list, marrying AI, and much more.

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

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-J & M

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6Z8cMQQF1i0

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Energy drinks, solid lifts, & how not to sell your service to someone

(04:11) — Walking paths, nature, & mindfulness practice

(10:01) — The power of analogies

(13:34) — An update on Mike's dopamine list (i.e. his excuse for being underprepared for today's podcast)

(15:43) — Should we be thinking more about plyometrics?

(24:36) — The health benefits of sun exposure

(31:22) — Grok vs ChatGPT vs Perplexity

(35:23) — Where the hell is the Epstein list??

(43:37) — Distrust of the government & the nature of political stances

(49:44) — The future of technology & society

(54:27) — The ethics of AI relationships & the razor thin line between empathy & enabling

(59:14) — Recognizing the face of true evil

(1:04:40) — Wrap-up

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© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss how to become a millionaire, the truth about communism, government run grocery stores, new meta analysis on collagen, and more.

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

Thank you!

-J & M

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wz8Y3IQsTeQ

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Shoutout Alyssa & Scott (thanks for listening!)

(02:29) — Shoutout Michael Mizrachi on his WSP victory (even though you don't know who we are)

(10:53) — Collagen meta-analysis shenanigans

(14:45) — Recency bias in the "evidence-based" community

(18:02) — Sensationalism-based "science" in today's world

(29:40) — Why YOU are the only person (or thing) you should ever fully rely on

(35:09) — The truth about communism & the fallacy (& dangers) of "equal outcomes"

(41:37) — What it ACTUALLY takes to become a millionaire

(54:02) — If you only take one thing from this episode...

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In this episode, we discuss if collagen is worth it, the truth about artificial sweeteners, caffeine controversies, the big beautiful bill, and much more.

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

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-J & M

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OoRfcMaqdPo

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Eating out in NYC

(01:49) — They don't make movies like they used to...

(03:56) — Is collagen worth it?

(10:39) — The Big Beautiful Bill (paying attention to the economy as a small business owner)

(17:19) — The importance of balance in training (especially as we age)

(26:28) — How to know if you're on the right path in life

(31:14) — The TRUTH about artificial sweeteners & caffeine

(34:49) — The impossible 30-day challenge

(44:57) — Our athlete Mt. Rushmore

(50:08) — Wrap-up

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© 2025 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss when you should quit your 9-5 to go all-in on your online coaching business, how to polarize your audience, the unexpected benefits of yo-yo dieting, and much more.

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

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-J & M

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6KQyDafCzRQ

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Sleep deprivation, professional executors, & the future of teleportation

(06:39) — How to effectively polarize your audience

(11:15) — The role of advertising & social media on influencing behavior

(21:13) — Hospital regulars, last meals, & the unexpected benefits of yo-yo dieting

(27:19) — When to quit your 9-5 (& the harsh realities of starting/running your own business)

(39:16) — Extremely important bagel talk

(41:07) — How long does it take to start seeing results (both fat loss & muscle gain)?

(46:58) — Wrap-up

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