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Our guest today Sal Di Stefano is best known as co-founder of Mind Pump Media and co-host of the #1 Fitness podcast MIND PUMP (with now over 1,600 episodes) along with co-hosts Adam Schafer and Justin Andrews and the man behind the scenes Doug Egge.

Mind Pump gets literally millions of downloads monthly and is a perennial top-rated fitness show. Sal is not only a gifted radio and podcast host but also the author of The Resistance Training Revolution... his latest book which we discuss in today’s conversation. Sal’s over 20 years of experience and training wisdom will help you transform your body and shift your mindset.

Sal has dedicated much of his life to inspiring others to be healthy, fit and strong. He is truly the embodiment of all thing’s health, muscle and strength related. You’re in for a real treat so get your notepads ready!

"The side effect of building strength and muscle is a faster metabolism... a body that burns more calories all the time!" -Sal Di Stefano

Time Stamps

0:24 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong by Design’ podcast

4:20 – Mind Pump Media’s co-founder Sal Di Stefano shares where his love and passion for fitness comes from

10:00 – Sal talks about the birth of ‘The Mind Pump Podcast,’ and their mission to expose the truth about fitness, health and nutrition

19:52 – Why you should be careful who you take fitness advice from

26:04 - Sal on what the’ Resistance Training Revolution’ is all about

32:32 – Discover the best form of exercise to burn fat and boost metabolism

35:36 – Why resistance training is more important than cardio

41:35 – Sal talks about the benefits of resistance training

47:53 – How to get started with resistance training

55:45 – Fast talk with Sal

1:00:38 – Where you can go to connect with Sal Di Stefano + learn more about the ‘Resistance Training Revolution’

Resources:

• The Resistance Training Revolution
• Mind Pump Podcast Show

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If podcasting is something you’ve been curious about but wanted to know more, this episode on Strong By Design is absolutely for you. It all comes down to having a unique message to share with the world sprinkled with a lot of passion, insight and often times a bit of humor.

Luis Diaz from the Podcast Domination Show joins co-host Chris Wilson. This special episode is a long time coming as Luis was the catalyst for the SBD show to launch. After spending the day together at an event in Orlando, FL - 2018, Chris (SPEC OPS) and founder of Critical Bench Mike Westerdal had a conversation that gave rise to the Strong By Design show just a few months later.

Luis provided the answers to basic questions like what you’ll hear in this conversation today which was all it took to get going. Now this show is reaching and helping people all over the globe and generating thousands of downloads per week. Get ready for some serious podcast knowledge bombs… time to take action!!

"I've always been good at being a bridge and being a connector. The podcasting thing came easy to me because it was my personality." -Luis Diaz

Time Stamps

0:24 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong by Design’ podcast

5:16 – Meet ‘The Podcast Domination’ CEO, Luis Diaz

8:23 – Luis recounts how he got into the podcast industry

13:10 – How to start a podcast from scratch

22:50 – Podcast metrics: Measuring your content’s success

26:40 – Host Chris and Luis share their favorite podcast shows

32:02 – Is it worth starting a podcast?

38:16 – The importance of your podcast audio quality

42:16 – Things to consider when recording a podcast

48:49 – Luis on what makes a good podcast

52:50 – Luis on helping others launch and grow their own podcasts

55:40 – Characteristics of a good podcast host

58:56 – How long should your podcast episodes be?

1:03:16 – Where you can go to connect with Luis Diaz

Resources:

• Podcast Domination

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Our ability to balance well from youth to maturity can determine a lot about the quality of our lives.

In order for movement and activity to be enjoyable and a daily part of our lives, we must feel grounded, confident and sure on our feet. And when we no longer move with that same confidence and control, life can get scary pretty fast.

Today’s conversation with Strong By Design co-host Tonya Fines and Balance & Stability Specialist Chris Wilson explores this world of balance, movement and what falling truly looks and feels like for our older adults and seniors. It’s time to WAKE UP your body’s #1 balance nerve!

"When you fall when you're younger you get a bump or a bruise, fall when you're older and you get a fracture or severe injury." -Chris Wilson

Time Stamps

0:24 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast

1:44 – Balance: What is it and why is it important?

7:18 – Coach Chris Wilson recounts what led him to become a certified Balance Specialist

17:38 – Balance problems: Statistics on fall-related injuries

26:00 – Understanding the fear of falling

31:50 – How to regain confidence to walk without being consumed by fear of falling

36:09 – ‘Neuro-Balance Therapy’: Everything you need to know

39:55 – The power of taking a walk

45:48 – Health benefits of walking barefoot

51:10 – Where you can go to learn more about ‘Neuro-Balance Therapy’

Resources

• Neuro-Balance Therapy

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“Life is governed by a set of natural principles and laws.  As we recognize and honor these principles with our lifestyle choices, we improve the quality of our lives.” ~ Dr. Darrell Misak

What if having optimal health and a higher quality of life was as simple as being more aware? What if living in the best health of your life was not the result of some magic formula or secret?

Dr Darrell Misak is the owner and operator of Pittsburgh Alternative Health Inc. and while his primary focus was clinical rounding in Oncology and general medicine, he wanted to gain a greater truth in health.  This led him to the field of Naturopathic medicine.

Dr. Misak’s practice focuses on teaching and observing restorative health.  He is also the man behind the ground-breaking Vi-Telemetry Essentials; a unique formulation in anti-aging supplementation.

To hear more about this life-changing product and just how simply you can restore your body back to optimal health, join us for an eye-opening conversation.

"People today are not getting the minerals they need. I'm looking at how to fix people's "soil" to generate more energy." -Dr. Darrell Misak

Time Stamps

0:24 - Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong by Design’ podcast

1:18 – Get to know Dr. Darrell Misak and his mission to teach health and observe restoration

8:33 – What inspired Dr. Darrell to become a naturopathic doctor

11:58 – Dr. Darrell reveals the basic nutrients and vitamins your body needs

15:20 – Discover Dr. Darrell’s ‘Five Phases’ to optimal health

21:01 – The principles of naturopathic medicine

24:29 – Why it’s all about the lifestyle

26:34 - The VI-Telometry: The science of anti-aging

35:00 – K9-Telometry: Everything you need to know

36:44 – How VI-Telometry products can help reverse aging

40:55 – Dr. Darrell on things to do today for a healthier tomorrow

Resources

• http://docmisak.com/
• https://vitelometry.com/
• DISCOUNT CODE: sbd10

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Dave Ruel is a former competitive physique athlete turned serial entrepreneur, author, speaker, and leadership mentor. After founding and growing multi-million-dollar online companies in the field of health, fitness and sports nutrition for nearly a decade, Dave saw the dark side of entrepreneurship gradually rob him of his freedom, leaving him burned out and unfulfilled.

Refusing to conform to a broken business culture that promotes workaholism and non-stop hustle, Dave created a sustainable structure and systems for his life and business to reclaim his freedom without sacrificing the growth of his companies.

Fueled by his passion for entrepreneurship and human performance, he launched Effic, an innovative leadership development company that helps busy entrepreneurs maximize their impact and freedom.

Following his “efficiency first” philosophy to entrepreneurial productivity and performance, Dave developed a powerful methodology that he sums up in the best-selling book Done By Noon - How To Achieve More By Noon Than Other Entrepreneurs In A Full Day.

Today Dave shares his expert insights and success tips with longtime friend and SBD co-host Mike Westerdal.

"Done by Noon is about mindset and understanding what your priorities should be in business." -Dave Ruel

Time Stamps

0:24 - Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong by Design’ podcast

2:38 - Best-selling author and international speaker Dave Ruel talks about the dark side of entrepreneurship

5:06 - The truth about freedom in your business

9:35 - Dave on how to achieve more by NOON than others in a full day

12:50 - Dave gives tips on how to overcome burnout, and stay motivated

23:22 - Discover the simple tweaks to swat away distractions

31:29 - Productivity tips: Big rocks, pebbles and sand

36:29 - The power of learning how to say 'NO'

41:50 - Entrepreneur vs. Intrapreneur: What's the difference?

51:26 - Where you can go to connect with Dave Ruel

Resources

• Visit Effic.co

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Even if you’ve always been a pretty healthy eater, the diet that was adequate in your 20s, 30s and 40s may not have all of the nutrients you need today.

Holistic Health Practitioner Tonya Fines sits down with co-host Chris Wilson to discuss the often-confusing world of nutrition and how our needs change over the decades.

Just because we need fewer calories in our later years (on average) does not mean fewer nutrients. In fact, our food choices become that much more important in our 40s, 50s and beyond. Remember, we are what we eat.

In this episode, Tonya and Chris get into micro and macro nutrients, thirst versus hunger, choosing more nutrient dense foods, supplementation and how medication impacts our diet. Get ready for some food for thought!

"As we age, we don't need as many calories but we still need nutrients. Be sure to include nutrient dense foods." -Tonya Fines

Time Stamps

0:24 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong by Design’ podcast

4:17 – Get to know Coach Tonya Fines more

6:10 – Coach Tonya talks about the changes in nutritional needs with aging

17:20 – Macronutrients vs. Micronutrients: What’s the difference?

20:45 – Signs of unhealthy gut

23:00 – Discover the nutritional challenges in your 40s, 50s and beyond

28:52 – The importance of mindful eating

32:30 – The effects of alcohol consumption on body weight

37:35 – Coach Tonya gives healthy eating tips for older adults

40:55 – Elderly nutrition 101: How to shift from processed foods to whole foods

46:46 – Why it is important to have regular medical check-ups

47:53 – Identifying Hunger vs. Thirst

52:36 – Fall off the fitness track? Why you should not beat yourself up

58:08 – Ways to tame your appetite & cravings

Resources

• 6 Ways to Tame Your Appetite & Cravings

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If you focus on working smart and move quickly toward defined goals, know yourself, your customers, AND your numbers, you'll realize an easier path to rapid growth.

Not only is our guest Ben Teal a mojito-loving Philosopher Economist, but he is also an Analytics and Process Systemization Expert. He holds a BA with a double major in Philosophy and Economics from Yale University and an MS in Economics from UNC-Charlotte. But to co-host of Strong By Design, Mike Westerdal, he’s simply “the analytics guy.” LOL

The core of his personal philosophy is simple. 'Grinding’ is the LEAST effective way to grow and scale your business.

Ben has consulted on top health-related docuseries, top health and fitness info-products, and several multi-million-dollar supplement companies.

He is sought out for many of the internet’s biggest launches in both the health/fitness and e-commerce space. Over the last year alone, his clients have a cumulative revenue of well into the 9-figures.

Ben uses his Structured Scaling System to help his clients attract and keep their dream customers while leaving the 'grind' behind.

If you want to work smarter instead of harder, if ‘grinding’ isn't for you, and if you can find him, you can work with Ben to grow and scale YOUR business.

"Probably the most important number to know and the least understood is your customer's lifetime value (LTV)." -Ben Teal

Time Stamps

0:24 – Welcoming ‘The TEAL Agency's’ founder Ben Teal on ‘Strong By Design’ podcast

1:57 – Ben shares his journey from corporate worker to business analytics expert

8:09 – Ben reveals the secret to growing and scaling your business

11:34 – Why it’s important to know your numbers

20:00 – Ben gives tips to fellow entrepreneur on how to stay focused

24:47 – Customer Lifetime Value 101: What is it and why is it important?

27:55 – Why you should work with ‘The TEAL Agency’ to grow and scale your business

37:15 – Data analytics: Who is in charge?

40:15 – Ben on coaching and helping others achieve their business goals

43:44 – Ben reveals what’s next for him, and ‘The TEAL Agency’

44:44 – Connect with Ben Teal through his social media channels and official website

Resources

Questions? Email Ben Directly: [email protected]

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All things coffee… with a little cream and sugar 😊

Dr. Charles Livingston is a board-certified chiropractic physician and wellness practitioner.  He’s a speaker and bestselling author who created the The Fat Loss Factor program.  Today he is the CEO of Life Boost Coffee.  He hails from Indiana and is married with 2 kids.

Dr. Charles and the host Mike Westerdal are longtime friends and members in two of the same mastermind groups including the Elite 30 and 100M.

Some of the coffee-talk topics discussed on today’s episode are coffee’s massive global popularity, why Dr. Charles started Life Boost, how much is too much coffee, what is single origin coffee and much much smore. You’re in for a real treat so let’s get caffeinated!

"I didn't start drinking coffee until I was 35... and 2 years later this coffee company falls on my lap." -Dr. Charles Livingston

Time Stamps

0:24 – Welcoming Life Boost Coffee’s CEO Dr. Charles Livingston on ‘Strong by Design’ podcast 

1:39 – Dr. Charles on why people love coffee

4:43 – The untold truth about coffee

7:37 – Robusta vs. Arabica coffee: What’s the difference?

10:23 – From crop to cup: Where ‘Life Boost Coffee’ is produced

12:49 – Dr. Charles recounts the birth of ‘Life Boost Coffee’

14:19 – Dr. Charles talks about the factors that contribute to company’s rapid growth

17:39 – What’s next for ‘Life Boost Coffee’?

22:37 – Dr. Charles gives tips for starting a business

25:41 – The power of having a mentor

30:38 – Where you can go to connect with Dr. Charles Livingston

Resources

• LifeBoostCoffee.com

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What is the true definition of sedentary and what does that life look like in today’s world? Can you be highly active but also sedentary at the same time? The answers will shock you.

Sadly, in our ever-advancing tech savvy world we are losing our fitness and ultimately our physical health and well-being… Movement itself is on the losing end of 21st century advancements in modern day conveniences and commerce. And this decline in activity and exercise actually begins in our 20s and often even earlier!

The age-old saying is absolutely true:

“Use it or lose it.” -Jimmy Connors (Tennis Legend and Champion)

Today co-hosts Tonya Fines and Chris Wilson tackle this extraordinary concept. That as intelligent and health conscious as we are right now, we’ve never been more obese and unhealthier as a society. We are living longer than ever before but are we actually healthier, stronger and more fit?

"As adults we don't have recreation anymore and our bodies are not subject to all of those different angles and all of a sudden, we feel old." -Chris Wilson

Time Stamps

0:24 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast

3:48 – The importance of everyday movement

7:34 – Sedentary lifestyle: What does it really mean?

16:28 – The power of moving like a kid

20:03 – The impact of technology on people’s physical activity

26:22 – How daily movement affects your mental health

30:40 – The physiological benefits of moving frequently

32:40 – ‘Active Couch Potato’ syndrome: What you need to know

36:38 – How to break free from the ‘Active Couch Potato’ syndrome

47:29 – What happens to your body when you stop moving?

53:17 – Key takeaways from the episode

Resources

• Metabolic Stretching

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Travis Chappell is a podcasting consultant, real estate investor, and professional connector. He is the creator and host of Build Your Network, a Top 25 Business podcast with over 600 episodes! dedicated to helping entrepreneurs cultivate genuine relationships, grow their inner circle, and leverage a powerful network the right way.

As an international speaker, he has had the privilege of speaking to audiences all across the US, Puerto Rico, and Australia. With his podcast as evidence, his mission is to put excellence into the creation of valuable, high-quality content and to leave every relationship better than he found it.

Travis and co-host of Strong By Design, Mike Westerdal, dig deep into the world of networking. Recently Travis has used his networking genius to create his new business venture called Guestio, helping connect podcasters to amazing guests and more. Now it’s time to forget everything you currently know about networking and listen to Travis!

"Everyone wants to be best friends with the person they just met and bottom line is that's not going to happen." -Travis Chappell

Time Stamps

0:25 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong by Design’ podcast

1:18 – Get to know Travis Chappell, founder of ‘Build Your Network’

5:39 – Travis shares his entrepreneurial journey and the struggles that comes with it

10:18 – Podcasting for beginners: Is it too late to start?

15:34 – Networking 101: What is it and why is it important?

19:02 – Travis talks about the most common networking mistakes people make

27:09 – The art of networking like an introvert

33:16 – The power of remembering people’s names

38:10 – Travis gives tips for post-networking events follow-up

41:49 – Travis gives advice on overcoming rejection

47:59 – Guestio: Everything you need to know

52:26 – Where you can go to connect with Travis Chappell

Resources

• TravisChappell.com
• PodcastProfitCourse.com

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