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Kelly Siegel is the CEO of National Technology Management and founder of the Harder Than Life brand, which includes the Harder Than Life Podcast. Siegel is also a motivational speaker, author, boater, and pilot. 

As an author, Siegel wrote Harder Than Life: Overcoming Poverty, Addiction, and Violence, which speaks on the demons we as humans may face, and despite individual monetary successes, he covers the worrisome feelings that people share when they carry those demons. His podcast, similar to his book, shares his journey of what it feels like to face your fears to start living your dreams. 

In this episode of Just FlexIt™, Kelly Siegel chats with the FlexIt team about his inspiring career, and he touches on his journey from 8-mile Detroit, to the CEO of an IT company and Founder of a motivational brand. Siegel shares the benefits of being thankful each morning, among other amazing tips and insights on how he was able to change his life for the better. 

You won’t want to miss this fantastic episode of Just FlexIt™ featuring Kelly Siegel!

Three Reps: 

📚 Kelly Siegel’s company, National Technology Management, is a trusted IT managed services provider company helping businesses with support, cloud services, security & 24/7 support. 

📚 Siegel’s Harder Than Life brand is motivated through charity. He partners with numerous organizations and utilizes his platform to support them. 

📚 Siegel’s goal is to donate $1 million each year through his brand. 

Host: Austin Cohen (Founder & CEO) Justin Turetsky (Founding Team & COO)

Guests: Kelly Siegel

Producer: Eddie Sanchez 

Jack Daly is a finance industry veteran and Owner and CEO of TRX Training. Jack is also a Board Member and Treasurer at Navy SEAL Foundation and Managing Partner at JFXD Capital. 

TRX® develops world-class training products and workout programs for everyone: from fitness professionals and enthusiasts of any age and ability to top athletes in the NFL, NBA, MLB, and UFC. 

In this episode of Just FlexIt™, Jack Daly chats with the FlexIt team about his entry into fitness, his transition from the world of finance to entrepreneurship in the industry. He offers tips and insight into entrepreneurship and leadership. Jack details the success of TRX Training and touches on the brand's recognition before he joined the organization and the current trajectory of the brand. 

You won’t want to miss this fantastic episode of Just FlexIt™ featuring Jack Daly!  

Three Reps: 

🏋️  Jack Daly has served as Board Member, and treasurer for the Navy SEAL Foundation for over a decade. 

🏋️ Jack has spent a quarter of a century in Finance, serving as Partner & Managing Director with Goldman Sachs for over 17 years, Partner at TPG Global for over 6 years, and Managing Partner at JFDX Capital for two years. 

🏋️ Daly became Owner and CEO of TRX Training in August 2022. 

Host: Austin Cohen (Founder & CEO) Justin Turetsky (Founding Team & COO)

Guests: Jack Daly 

Producer: Eddie Sanchez 

Jeff Laborde is the President of CENTR, a Fitness company inspired by Chris Hemsworth. He is also the co-founder of the Health brand, Inspire Fitness. Jeff is a Business Executive and entrepreneur, and through his brand, they design & engineer some of the best fitness equipment in the industry for home and commercial use. 

Jeff details the success he has earned throughout the fitness industry, in particular, he references the growth his company earned during the COVID-19 pandemic. Along with the hard work and talent of his team, Jeff details the value of having the star-backing of Chris Hemsworth. 

In this episode of Just FlexIt™, Jeff Laborde joins to participate in a lengthy conversation about his journey in fitness, both as an entrepreneur and his lifestyle. Labrador shares an amazing story of how his partnership with Costco was instrumental to the growth of his company. 

You won’t want to miss this episode of Just FlexIt™ featuring Jeff Laborde!   

Three Reps: 

🏋️  In March of 2022, HighPost Capital acquired Centr and Inspire Fitness. 

🏋️ Inspire Fitness designs & engineers the elite fitness equipment and distributes their products worldwide.

🏋️ CENTR started as Chris Hemsworth’s personal wellness journey and has evolved to inspire millions to unlock total well-being.

Host: Austin Cohen (Founder & CEO) Justin Turetsky (Founding Team & COO)

Guests: Jeff Laborde 

Producer: Eddie Sanchez

Alex Biega is a former professional hockey player, with over twelve years of experience in the NHL. Biega played for the Vancouver Canucks, Detroit Red Wings, and Toronto Maple Leafs. Prior to his professional playing days, Alex earned his undergraduate degree in sociology from Harvard University. 

Following his professional hockey career, Biega has transitioned to the corporate world, where he is the company principal at Wincove Private Holdings and has worked as a member of the investment committee and sports advisory board for The Player’s Impact. Biega also served nearly five years as a Pension Society Trustee for the NHL Players Association. 

In this episode of Just FlexIt™, Alex Biega joins to participate in a lengthy conversation about his playing days, what this career meant to him, and his transition into private equity. Biega shares an interesting story of his big break of the ice, and touches on moments throughout his lengthy career. 

You won’t want to miss this episode of Just FlexIt™ featuring Alex Biega!   

Three Goals: 

🏒  He also has two other brothers, Marc and Michael. Alex, Danny, and Michael all played hockey for Harvard University, becoming the first trio of brothers since 2000 to play for Harvard.

🏒 According to Elite Prospects, Biega has been described as, “A 2-way D-man that makes good decisions with the puck. Very physical and plays a hard-nosed brand of hockey. Positionally sound and has great awareness on the ice.” 

🏒 While with the NHL Players Association, Biega aided the Core Development Program, which helps former NHL players transition from their hockey careers post-retirement, helping to develop the program.

Host: Justin Turetsky (Founding Team & COO)

Guests: Alex Biega

Producer: Eddie Sanchez 

Neal Spruce and Nelson Spruce are a father and son-duo that is crushing it in the world of fitness. Neal was one of the top bodybuilders in the US, and partnered with Gold’s Gym to create the first nutrition program for the gym industry in the 80s, called “Nutritionalysis”. He is the former owner of The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and is the CEO of dotFIT, an evidence-based fitness programming company. Nelson, his son, is a former NFL wide receiver, consultant and ambassador for dotFIT, and current VP of brand/product development at Fibr. 

In this episode of Just FlexIt™, the father and son duo dive into their impact on the health and well-being of others through the world of fitness. Both Neal and Nelson dive into their earlier backgrounds in athletics as a bodybuilder and football player respectively, and transition into how their respective experiences have shaped who they are as professionals today.

They share information about what others can expect from their business endeavors and touch on their partnership with FlexIt. You won’t want to miss this episode of Just FlexIt™!   


Three Up, Three Down: 

🏈  In the NFL, Nelson Spruce spent time with the Rams, Bears, Chiefs, and Chargers, and was featured on HBO’s Hard Knocks as a member of the Rams. 

🏈 In 2020, Nelson Spruce also competed for the LA WIldcats in the XFL, where he earned honors as Mid-Season All XFL. 

🏈 In college, Spruce attended the University of Colorado, where he earned Second Team All-Pac-12 for two seasons in a row. 

🏋️ Neal Spruce has developed fitness programs and products in over 1,500 fitness facilities worldwide, serving over 500,000 new participants annually.

🏋️ Neal is also the creator of the Bodybugg within Apex Fitness which became the first Wearable Device for Weight Control in the fitness industry.

🏋️ Neal Spruce is a former Champion Bodybuilder!  

Host: Austin Cohen (FlexIt Founder & CEO) and Justin Turetsky (Founding Team & COO)

Guests: Neal Spruce and Nelson Spruce 

Producer: Eddie Sanchez 

Bart Johnson is an Actor, Writer, and Director, best known for his role as Coach Bolton in the “High School Musical” franchise. Bart has worked in the industry for thirty-plus years and has found success as an actor in both television and film. 

Bart’s journey as an actor hasn’t always been an easy one. Leaving college to work towards his dream, Johnson has a career filled with triumphs and struggles that are all too common across the industry as it relates to auditions and callbacks. 

In this episode of Just FlexIt™, Bart Johnson dives into the successes and hardships he has had to deal with as an actor and he touches on relevant details about the industry at large. He shares information about the latest projects he has worked on, how fitness and FlexIt have played a positive role in his life, and how dealing with rejection is the norm across the industry as an actor. 

Make sure to catch this episode about Bart Johnson’s career journey. You won’t want to miss this episode that is filled with his infectious personality.


Take Three: 

🎞️  Bart Johnson is married to Hollywood Actress, Robyn Lively, and is the stepbrother to Blake Lively 

 🎞️ Bart is a committed family man with three children 

🎞️ Johnson owns the Johnson Mill Bed & Breakfast in Midway Utah, Just outside of Park City.

Host: Austin Cohen (FlexIt Founder & CEO) and Justin Turetsky (Founding Team & COO)

Guests: Bart Johnson

Producer: Eddie Sanchez 

In this episode of Just FlexIt™,  Austin Cohen, FlexIt founder and CEO, and Justin Turetsky, COO and founding team member, join forces to bring you answers to everything FlexIt! Many of our listeners have asked to hear from us about what we are doing at FlexIt and how the company has been innovating in the digital wellness space, so here it is! 

Austin and Justin peel back the curtain on the future of fitness, sharing their vision and insights on how FlexIt is transforming the way we approach exercise, health, and wellness. From cutting-edge technology to the latest fitness trends, they explore it all, delivering professional knowledge and insights. 
 
Whether you're a fitness fanatic, a tech enthusiast, or someone just starting their fitness journey, this episode is full of expert tips, and the inspiration you need to make the most out of your fitness adventures with FlexIt. Learn about future projects at FlexIt and how we continue to change the landscape of the fitness industry in this edition of Just FlexIt™!
  

Martin Nance is the Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of The Minnesota Vikings. Prior to Martin’s work in the front office, he served as a former NFL Wide Receiver for the Minnesota Vikings, Buffalo Bills, and Pittsburgh Steelers. 

Nance is a model success story for former NFL players finding success both on and off the field. Martin Nance earned his MBA from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business, and in the world of marketing, Nance spent nine years with Pepsi Co. before rejoining the NFL ranks as a team executive. 

In this episode of Just FlexIt™, Martin Nance shares his background as a football player during his early years, and his transition to the NFL, and offers insight into his transition off the field by leveraging academia to prosper in the world of marketing. 

Make sure to catch this episode about Martin Nances’s journey from battling on the gridiron to supporting an NFL franchise in the front office.


Three Downs: 

🏈  Martin Nance is the former Senior Director of Marketing - Athlete Activation and Intelligence at PepsiCo. 

🏈 Nance earned a Super Bowl ring during Super Bowl XLIII as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers. 

🏈 Martin Nance also earned Second Team All-MAC in 2003 at the University of Miami (Ohio). 

Host: Austin Cohen (FlexIt Founder & CEO) and Justin Turetsky (Founding Team & COO)

Guest: Martin Nance 

Producer: Eddie Sanchez 

Paul Bowman is the CEO of Wexer, a digital fitness market leader whose mission is to make world-class exercise accessible to more people by harnessing the power of technology, while simultaneously ensuring traditional facilities remain at the very heart of the fitness experience.

Prior to Paul’s work as an entrepreneur, Paul was a former member of the New Zealand National Volleyball team, and youngest captain in New Zealand National team history. He won Winning several regional, national and international titles.

In this episode of Just FlexIt™, Paul Bowman shares his background as an entrepreneur and offers insight into the Wexer platform. He covers the impact from the pandemic and details thoughts on the fitness industry at large. 

Make sure to catch this episode about Paul Bowman’s journey from the New Zealand National team to Wexer. 

Next Serve: 

🏐   In 2022, Wexer was acquired by Core Health & Fitness, which was a pivotal step that offered investment and distribution to dramatically scale the Wexer business.  

🏐 Paul Bowman previously worked for Virgin Active and Gymbox, as well as in partnership with many other operators during his time at children's activity specialist Fit for Sport.

🏐 Paul is of the belief that technology is changing the fitness industry and in order to mee the consumer requirement for flexibility, in offering group exercise classes at all times during opening hours, virtual classes are the way to make that happen. 

Host: Austin Cohen (FlexIt Founder & CEO) and Justin Turetsky (Founding Team & COO)

Guests: Paul Bowman  

Producer: Eddie Sanchez 

Christian Ponder is the former 12th overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. The Texas native is the former starting Quarterback of the Minnesota Vikings and has also spent time with the Oakland Raiders, Denver Broncos, and San Francisco 49ers. 

Following his success in the world of football, Ponder went on to co-found The Post, alongside Jason LaRose. The Post is the only private membership network connecting Leaders Built By Sport. Membership with The Post includes a professional network, curated experiences, professional coaching, and access to their community clubhouse. 

In this episode of Just FlexIt™, Christian Ponder shares his background as an NFL starter and how he transitioned into the world of entrepreneurship. Ponder shares his personal experience which is both inspiring and refreshing.

You won’t want to miss this fantastic episode about Christian Ponder’s journey in the NFL and how he is finding success off the field with The Post.

Three Downs: 

🏈   Christian Ponder spent three years each as the starting Quarterback for the Florida State Seminoles, at the collegiate level, and the Minnesota Vikings, in the NFL. 

🏈 In 2010, Christian Ponder received the James Tatum Award given to the #1 student-athlete in the county.

🏈 Christian Ponder is married to ESPN reporter, Samantha Steele, who is best known for her work as the host of Sunday NFL Countdown. 

Host: Austin Cohen (FlexIt Founder & CEO) and Justin Turetsky (Founding Team & COO)

Guests: Christian Ponder  

Producer: Eddie Sanchez