The Active Life Podcast

Welcome back to Episode 52 of The Active Life Podcast. Today on The Guest Show we have return a guest, Dana Santas, the Mobility Maker. Over the last 20 years, Dana has worked as a mobility, breathing and mind-body coach. She is on a mission to help everyone breathe better, move better and feel better in their bodies and minds.

On this episode we discuss;

• Improve your relationship with breathing
• Learning to move your ribs better
• How to use your diaphragm efficiently
• Simple exercises we can do every day to improve our breathing mechanics
• The benefits of breathing better and moving better

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IG: @mobilitymaker

Website: www.mobilitymaker.com/

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Turning away business is critical for success and it can make you more valuable and more successful. However, it’s important to lay down some ground work before getting to this stage. 

On this episode we discuss;

• Finding clarity in what you want in your career
• Energizing yourself so you can energize others
• Earning the right to be picky with your jobs
• Actively seeking work and saying yes, before you say no
• Learning to allocate your time appropriately
• Getting to a place in which you’re prepared to say no
• How to say no, as a professional

Action Steps

1. Come to terms with the idea that you have to be selfish about what you want to do and why you want to do it.
2. Say “Yes” to all opportunity while you develop as a professional.
3. Know when it will be time to start saying no.

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Welcome back to Episode 50 of The Active Life Podcast. Today on The Guest Show we have returning guest, Anders Varner. Anders is the host of the Barbell Shrugged Podcast, and a true renaissance man.

On this episode we discuss;

• The relationship between fatherhood and business.
• How our roles change as we grow in our personal life and our career
• How success is achieved through consistency, dedication, and focus
• And the human journey through career success

Anders is a truly inspiring person and full of life changing insights. We really think you’re going to enjoy this episode.

Connect with Anders Varner

IG: @andersvarner

Podcast: Barbell Shrugged

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Show notes

On this episode we talk about how to make vulnerability your greatest strength and why that’s important. What it means to be more vulnerable and how you can use it to grow as a coach and a business owner. It’s about discovering what makes us feel insecure and learning to become more comfortable with it, then communicating it to other to help them become more secure.

In this episode you’ll learn more about;

• Vulnerability as a superpower
• Using vulnerability to inspire other people and inspire yourself
• Connecting on a more personal level with people
• Growing confidence in yourself
• And why it’s imperative you start practicing being more vulnerable today.

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On this episode Dr. Sean interviews Christy Mae Campbell. Christy is an entrepreneur, a fitness and nutrition coach, a Navy veteran, and a mother of three! Christy is one of the most relatable people in the fitness industry, because she provides some of the most honest, interesting, and valuable content available.

On this episode of the guest show we discuss;

• Having difficult conversations
• Working with insecurities
• Her experience with weightless
• Developing grit and determination
• Being transparent
• Overcoming the ego
• Creating motivation by developing structure

Christy Mae Campbell

IG: @christymaecampbell

Podcast: Fit Me Coffee Talk

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We talk about the big picture of "turning pro" all the time here at Active Life, but are you looking for the nitty gritty cheat sheet that will allow you to have a clear plan?  

On this episode we continue our discussion on how to acquire the skills to turn pro, and the value of these skills.

In part 3 of our series we are discussing Communication.

1. Learning what your clients actually want and need
2. Communicating with patience
3. Effectively communicating your value
4. Understanding how other people communicate
5. Leraning to listen
6. Allowing yourself to be vulnerable

If you’re interested in becoming better with communication please check out our coaching seminars.

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On this episode of The Guest Show, Dr. Sean interviews Charlie Weinraub who is one of the largest real estate investors on Long Island. We dive into what it takes to develop the confidence, and take the chances in yourself that you have to take in order to be successful, happy, and fulfilled.

Charlie has a lot of great insights when it comes to;

• Challenging yourself and Going out of your comfort zone
• Drive and Ambition
• Overcoming negativity
• Becoming more innovative and creating a niche
• Visualizing your future life
• Mastering your craft
• Taking risks
• Providing value

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Charles Weinraub @handsome_homebuyer

We talk about the big picture of "turning pro" all the time here at Active Life, but are you looking for the nitty gritty cheat sheet that will allow you to have a clear plan?  

On this episode we continue our discussion on how to acquire the skills to turn pro, and the value of these skills.

On part 2 we discuss Sales.

1. Overcoming the fears and taboos of selling
2. Scheduling and booking sessions
3. Managing your time and energy efficiently
4. Setting boundaries
5. Where and how to refine these skills

If you’re interested in learning more about how to sell, check out episodes 003 and 005 of the Active Life Podcast

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We talk about the big picture of "turning pro" all the time here at Active Life, but are you looking for the nitty gritty cheat sheet that will allow you to have a clear plan?  

On this episode, Larry Gaier lays out the big picture for Dr. Sean Pastuch and unpacks the first key skillset.  If you're really in a hurry, here's the list.

1.  Learn assessment and corrective protocols to move towards goals
2.  Learn communication
3.  Learn business and sales skills

Over the next 3 episodes we will unpack each of these skill sets and explain how to get them and the clearest terms possible.

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In the US, the average trainer makes 20% less than the average worked in the US.  A "trainer" in the US is less valued than the average worker in the US.  How can we change that paradigm and make a trainer that is an essential and lucrative career because it solves big-ticket problems for all types of clients.

On this episode, Dr. Sean Pastuch and Larry Gaier, lay out what the fitness economy is like now, and how we can change it, with your help.

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