Fitness entrepreneur, business coach, and one of the smartest, coolest, and most successful guys I know, Luka Hocevar, joins me on the podcast today to answer your questions on personal development, leadership, relationships, and financial success.

Luka has built some of the most impactful fitness businesses I have ever seen and he is a true master of learning, communication, coaching, and most importantly, making a difference in people’s lives.

Tune in to hear us cover some of the biggest lessons we’ve learned and how we overcome the common issues that hold people back from creating a meaningful, fulfilling life.

Today’s Topics Include:

0:26: What’s the one thing that caused the biggest growth in my and Luka’s business?

3:35: The four areas to think about when building your career

5:00: Why you must identify your unique abilities

7:56: How to build deeper relationships with your clients and friends, including the questions you have to ask yourself in building a culture around your brand.

15:35: What is the first thing to change when training an older client?

19:31: How to not choke and let your nerves get the best of you, and Luka’s 4 steps to self improvement.

22:35: How to handle a lack of motivation and drop in confidence

24:21: Starting a fitness business with very few resources, including first steps, useful certs, and business models.

28:13: Encouraging a significant other to get back in shape and take control of their health

31:26: Is there any money to be made in setting up KB boot camps?

33:23: Dealing with the detrimental health effects of working the night shift

37:50: How to make more money without getting a new job

40:44: The best way to spit game at the gym

44:04: 3 things Luka and I wish we knew 10 years ago, professionally and personally.

53:00: Final words on the importance of relationships and leaving a legacy

If you want more from Luka, check out his gym at Vigor Ground Fitness (VigorGroundFitness.com ) and his coaching program The Pack Fitness Business (thepackfitnessbusiness.com/).

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The high-flying, risk-taking professional wrestling legend, Mr. Monday Night aka The Whole F’n Show, Rob Van Dam is today’s guest on the Renegade Radio podcast.

Rob is the only wrestler in history to have held the WWE Championship, the ECW World Heavyweight Championship, and the TNA World Heavyweight Championship (including holding the WWE and ECW World titles simultaneously within WWE).

In 2002, Van Dam was ranked the number one wrestler in the world by Pro Wrestling Illustrated.

In addition to listing those accolades I should note that Rob is just one hell of a cool guy, with a great spirit and energy.

Rob dropped by our Santa Monica HQ recently for a very candid, in depth discussion on a variety of subjects

Even if you’re not a fan of pro wrestling I think you’ll really enjoy the podcast.  Any time you get the chance to listen to a guy who has ascended to the highest level in athletics, entertainment or business, you’re going to learn something and have at least one big takeaway.

Some of the topics we discuss include:

• 4:20: His first ever appearance on WWE television in 1987

• 11:21: His thoughts on the roster split and current state of WWE

• 12:52: Reaction to CM Punk’s UFC debut and thoughts on his future

• 19:03: The early days of ECW including locker room stories, favorite matches, his legendary rivalry with Sabu, and more

• 20:24: Concussions and head trauma. Why RVD donated his brain and spine in the name of science

• 22:08: Why he believes he still has full cognitive function after suffering over 100 concussions

• 24:36: Benefits of medical marijuana for prevention of neuro-degenerative disease and his thoughts on the legalization of marijuana

• 47:56: What happened when ECW fell apart

• 56:15: Favorite memories from his days in WWE. favorite WrestleMania moment. and wrestling heroes he looked up to as a kid

• 1:05:52: Success habits or daily rituals, developing a successful mindset, and creating and maintaining a positive environment

• 1:16:11 How he maintains such impressive flexibility, what his workouts are like

• 1:19:44: His new favorite way to train

• 1:23:40: What he does for recovery

• 1:25:46: Name association with Vince McMahon, Paul Heyman, Bret Hart, Kurt Angle, John Cena and more

Be sure to check out RVD’s apparrel brand at www.Nonconformityclothing.com and support Sabu’s hip surgery fundraiser at https://www.gofundme.com/prowrestlersabu

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I’m back for another solo episode where I catch you guys up on what’s happening at REnegade HQ, dive into some current pop culture and sports news, and answer your listener questions. Today’s topics include...

1:10: My thoughts on the start of the NFL season and the Colin Kaepernick national anthem kneeling

5:02: Finally taking a line on steroids in sports and the baseball Hall of Fame

8:33: Beyoncé vs Rhianna, Kanye’s new video, the VMAs, #blessed, and music I am currently digging

12:13: The one phrase that will ruin a relationship with a potential mentor

16:01: Why does everyone have Vitamin D deficiency these days?

18:08: Good exercises for improving shoulder mobility

21:46: How to get rid of your To Do List

26:11: Is it okay to squat 4 days per week?

29:11: What are some good ways to eliminate foot pain and keep your feet healthy?

32:46: How to set up your training on a tight schedule

36:05: Becoming an ultra high level personal trainer

40:25: My thoughts on the pros and cons of getting ultra lean and how to keep training from taking over your life

46:15: How to train your legs when you’re playing rec sports or competing in season

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In this episode, vegan natural bodybuilder, Wade Lightheart, joins me to discuss all things performance, health, and nutrition.

Wade is a world renowned expert in digestive health, muscle building, and high performance training.

Tune in to hear us discuss the protein myth, probiotics, digestive enzymes, and the path to a life of supreme health.

0:00 An introduction today’s topics including gut health, the protein myth, and his awesome digestive enzymes product.

3:35: How Wade’s start in fitness and nutrition happened in the back of a barn

6:17: What training mistakes did Wade make that he still sees today?

9:29: The psychological benefits of having a coach

10:32: The whackiest diets Wade and I have ever followed and our experiences as vegans and vegetarians

18:39: The often overlooked benefit of a plant based diet

23:16: An overview of Wade’s current diet and his current thoughts onthe importance of gut health

28:46: The downsides of antibiotics as a medicine and a component of our foods

32:47: Wade’s lifestyle approach to counting calories and manipulating his body composition

33:40: Dissecting the protein myth and understanding the importance of enzymes in protein synthesis

42:05: The nutrition supplement that, regardless of what the research says, gets the best results in real life.

45:33: The benefits of supplementing with enzymes and probiotics, including anti-inflammatory effects

53:29: What’s the best diet for mental clarity and how can you customize a personal nutrition protocol?

56:43: What are the downsides of too much fat or a ketogenic diet?

1:00:10: Wade’s fasting strategies to boost his health and longevity and how you can try them yourself

1:03:25: What’s the low level of fat intake where hormone problems start to occur?

1:08:21: What to look for in a digestive enzyme product and why they work

1:14:09: How to identify the optimal probiotic supplement

For more from Wade, be sure to check out his website at www.WadeLightheart.net

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If you have questions, shoot them my way on Twitter (@JasonFerruggia) or email [email protected]

Thank you for tuning in, subscribing, and listening. I appreciate every one of you that takes the time to listen.

In today's episode, former NFL player, Matt Mayberry, joins me to discuss everything from overcoming adversity and finding your true calling, to his biggest lessons while playing in the NFL, to his current training and nutrition program. 

Today's topics include...

0:00: Introducing today’s guest Matt Mayberry

 2:22: How did Matt turn a potential career ending injury into the birth of his entrepreneurial career?

 7:35: The tactics Matt used to overcome his fears and grow as a public speaker

 11:16: Matt describes his morning routine, training routine, and nutrition plan

 16:30: What are Matt’s thoughts on hill sprints and Renegade Hero, Walter Payton?

 17:44: Matt details his approach to setting goals and creating an essential “To Do List”

 24:25: How do you surround yourself with people who make you better?

 26:08: Finding the balance between acquiring knowledge and avoiding information overload

 31:05: Matt’s top tips for improving your leadership skills

 33:09: How can you start destressing and centering yourself into a powerful mindset?

 35:48: Matt describes his new book, Winning Plays, and how it will help you turn failure into a gift

 38:00: How you can get more from Matt and stay up to date on his latest events and projects

 About Matt:

 Matt Mayberry is a highly acclaimed keynote speaker and performance strategist. A former Indiana University and Chicago Bears linebacker, Matt is one of the most widely-read columnists forEntrepreneur.com, where he writes on peak performance, overcoming adversity, leadership, and motivation.

 Matt's work has been featured on ESPN, Forbes, Huffington Post, ABC, NBC, Fox Business, Fox News, Business Insider, and MSN Lifestyle. As the CEO of Matt Mayberry Enterprises, he helps individuals and organizations all over the world to maximize their potential to achieve breakthrough performance.

 He is also the author of the highly anticipated book, WINNING PLAYS, which releases on September 6th.

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 Thank you for tuning in, subscribing, and listening. I appreciate every one of you that takes the time to listen.

In this episode, I fly solo and give you guys the inside look into some thoughts I’ve been having on life, happiness, and success. On top of that, I answer your listener questions. Today’s topics include...

0:15: Special shoutouts to the iTunes reviewers and instructions on claiming your free t shirts

2:05: My recent trip to Denver, CO and hanging with guys like Luka, Nate Green, Dr. Mike Hart, Dr. John Berardi, and more

5:11: Big takeaways from my weekend with some of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs

9:33: What to do when you get burnt out on training

10:44: What the Olympics can teach you about habits, success rituals, and mastery

15:01: More on the benefits of medical marijuana

19:31: Would you take on worldwide success even if you’d die in 10 years?

21:13: What new music and movies do I recommend?

22:53: My favorite KB exercises and conditioning workouts

24:09: The most impressive thing I’ve seen a woman do in the gym

24:49: How you can build deep, enriching relationships in your life

29:24: Are testosterone boosters useful for building muscle?

30:25: The 4 exercises you can do for the rest of your life

32:24: What’s the best way to strengthen your abs?

36:52: Getting and staying motivated in fitness after years of training

39:07: Strength training programs for mixed martial artists

41:27: My current thoughts on carb cycling

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Thank you for tuning in, subscribing, and listening. I appreciate every one of you that takes the time to listen.

Team Renegade Coach Jack Penner joins me back on the show today to discuss everything from the olympics and pop culture to training and self-development. This episode is guaranteed to give you some good laughs and practical takeaways for improving your life. In this episode, we discuss….

1:57: The crazy migraine that knocked me out of commission this weekend

3:28: My thoughts on A-Rod ,his exit from the New York Yankees, and steroids in baseball and other sports

5:44: Who is the real home run king and how should athletes handle steroid accusations?

8:49: How big of a problem is doping at the 2016 Rio Olympics and what should the competitors do about it?

11:18: Lessons on life success from Michael Phelps and Derek Jeter

13:46: What your Uber passenger rating can tell you about yourself

16:11: Medical marijuana breakthroughs and my recent, awesome edible weed experiences

18:46: What effects can marijuana have on your recovery and progress in the gym?

21:13: An update on my current training (and training equipment I am loving)

22:53: Why Instagram is the best social media platform and everything else sucks

26:04: The weird, elitist, social media fitness trend that Renegades have to unite against

30:28: My thoughts on the WWE brand split and the future of Pro Wrestling.

32:07: Clarifying recent confusion about Smitty Diesel’s barbell training comments

34:41: Updates on my current music playlist

37:56: Finding your personal identity in fitness: big and strong or lean and ripped?

44:06: What are the characteristics of a good teacher and coach?

47:18: Can cancer be cured or prevented with lifestyle and nutrition

50:47: Are nootropics like Alpha Brain worth using?

52:14: How would I train High Pitched Eric from the Howard Stern show?

55:12: The top 5 books on strength training

1:01:30: Can you do hard conditioning and low intensity cardio on the same day?

1:02:57: What are the problems with upright rows for getting big traps and a big upper back?

1:05:28: What’s the best way to set up an arm day?

1:08:11: What happened to former Renegade Radio co-host Kenny Johnson?

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You can email your listener questions to [email protected] or hit me up on Instagram (@jasonferruggia).

My lifelong friend Mike DeSanti joins me on the podcast today to talk about personal development and unleashing your best self. Today’s topics include...

2:20: Shout outs to the awesome listeners of Renegade Radio including recent prize winners

3:30: The biggest lessons from the recent Renegade Strength Camp

7:24: Mike talks about his sweat lodge experience with recent podcast guest Jim Smith

13:30: What’s difference between religion and spirituality?

16:14: The most profound impact of meditation

19:28: Here’s what happened when I had some edible weed before going into the float tank

21:58: “We live in a society that’s the same as waking up on Las Vegas Blvd.”

26:40: Mike and I discuss why we have never gravitated towards religion

31:00: How to handle the negativity and tragic events in the world

33:09: “The gifts you have to give to the world are only valuable if you open them.”

37:43: What does it take to really be happy in life? It’s not what you think

42:00: Why you must have a support system of accountability behind you

44:14: How to finally stick to habits and avoid “falling off the wagon” for the rest of your life.

48:50: Which knee and elbow sleeves do I wear? Plus, a rant on looking like a leader

55:55: My top 5 favorite hip hop groups of all time

57:34: What’s on my current training list?

58:41: Mike’s best tips for beating anxiety

1:01:30: Essential habits and skills for being a modern man

1:06:30: Why the scarcity mindset will sabotage your success

1:15:44: A potent reminder that it’s never too late to get better and that you’ll never peak if you don’t believe you will.

If you want more form Mike,you can reach him at [email protected] and check out his website www.TheVitalGuide.com

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In this episdoe, fitness and nutrition expert, Yuri Elkaim, joins me on the show today to discuss everything you can think of in regards to health and nutrition.

Today’s topics include…

1:55: What does Yuri eat on a day to day basis?

4:00: Yuri’s experience as a raw vegan, and why he started eating meat again

7:50: What are the biggest nutrition mistakes people make?

14:20: Should you eat pancakes for dinner? Yuri’s answer may surprise you

18:51: The real secret to understanding your optimal nutriton strategy

21:05: The downsides of trying to get incredibly lean and shredded like models on Instagram

23:51: Yuri’s food cycling approach for losing fat and getting healthy

31:38: What are Yuri’s top foods?

34:10: What are the benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar?

35:00: The three biggest problem foods for health and body composition

38:21: What’s the simplest change you can make to your diet to get more energy?

40:13: How to equip your home with soaps and cleaning good that don’t harm your health

45:33: Yuri’s new product, Healthpreneur, and why he created it

49:40: The 4 W’s of creating a successful health business

If you want more from Yuri, check out his website and follow him on Twitter (@Yelkaim) and Facebook (www.Facebook.com/yurielkaim1).

And if you’re in the health and fitness industry, don’t miss the opportunity to work with Yuri in his new platform Healthpreneur at www.healthpreneurgroup.com/

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In this episode, bodyweight training expert Danny Kavadlo joins me on the podcast once again to discuss his new book, Street Workout: A Worldwide Anthology of Urban Calisthenics and answer your listener questions

0:00: An introduction to Danny’s new book and stories of their childhood scrapping in the streets of NYC

7:43: How Street Workout is different from the Kavadlos’ previous books

11:04: How Danny mixes basic strength training into his calisthenic training

14:40: Opportunities to hang and train with Danny and Al while the promote Street Workout

15:38: Trading stories about the golden eras of professional wrestling

21:34: What non-fitness skills are Danny and I working on?

25:00: Danny’s biggest life lesson since the last time he and I spoke

29:04: How do Danny and I define success?

31:35: Why I try not to pay attention to too much stuff on social media

32:27: The importance of experience in becoming a great trainer and coach

37:17: Is it possible to gain muscle with only 4-5 hours of sleep per night?

39:44: How Danny’s training principles have evolved over the years

44:05: What’s the best way to approach a cheat day or refeed day?

46:09: Danny and I talk about our tattoos and the effect they have had on our lives

59:00: :How to transition away from a soul sucking corporate job and into personal training

1:02:38: What to do when you have moments where you lack motivation and have self doubt?

1:05:35: How to progressively overload bodyweight exercises.

1:08:25: What’s better? Bodyweight only or bodyweight and dumbbells?

1:14:30: How to strengthen your wrists, ankles, and neck

If you want more from Danny, be sure to check out his website at www.DannyTheTrainer.com and find him on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/DannyTheTrainer

And keep up with all of his seminars, articles, and book releases at www.DragonDoor.com

This episode is brought to you by Onnit Total Human Optimization. Get your Shroom Tech Sport, Alpha Brain, Hemp Force and more incredible supplements and fitness equipment at onnit.com/Renegade. And use the coupon code "Renegade" at checkout to save 10%.

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Thank you for listening.