Wake Up The Sun

I met Sam back in 2020 at the HPLT summit in Austin Texas. A group of entrepreneurs together for a weekend of fitness, collaboration and time with several successful people in the health and wellness space. I immediately hit it off with her because of her amazing energy and approachability. We stayed in touch after the fact and even spent some time working out at FROPRO HQ when she was in town creating and solidifying her own business. She is a former collegiate athlete and has worked with countless others who have experienced life after sports and living a new life. She is all about that transition mindset, making the change and connecting the dots for others as she did for herself. Her corporate background and success in Fortune100 companies was great but not fulfilling in the way she wanted her life to be. 

Servant leadership, bigger picture, connecting with values and impact before income is how Sam operates. She is building a massive company where real recognizes real and shows up in ways other won't because she cares. She genuinely wants people to achieve top potential and success as they did in their sport and aiming to do so in life after sport. Please reach out if you have any questions at  www.successbeyondgameday.com or twitter/instagram @samanthascard. We hope you enjoy the show!

I met Hannah in early 2022 at the Delray Beach Tennis Center while learning how to play Pickelball.  Considering its one of the fastest growing methods of working out in the world you get to see some familiar faces if you keep showing up.  Like any other sport you can always tell when someone is exceptional and performs at a higher level than most.  I had the chance of watching Hannah plat some games and absolutely dominate her opponents all while carrying herself with intensity, grace, poise and sportsmanship.  I would see her from time to time and chat it up off the court and she was always so kind. We spoke about social media and the use of it for positive things and the day to day. We had conversations about NOT listening to other people that were trying to tear her down and or didn't understand what she was trying to do.

Fast forward to several months later and she was signed by a professional Pickleball league in Canada, where she is from and life exploded in the best possible way. Endorsements, attention, traveling for matches and tournaments which she is no stranger to as she was at one point in her life and collegiate squash player.  All of this goodness and rewards have not changed her approach to her daily routine and what she values. She is a planner, sometimes to a fault per her admission although it has guided her to greatness and success. 

She finds joy and happiness in everything she does which is super important for her and anyone else because we get one chance to do all of it so why not do something you love. Please enjoy the show and follow her journey on instagram @hannahblatt on tik tok - hannahblatt1 or twitter Hannahblatt1. 

Abbey and I met at the opening of Slash Fitness in Delray beach back in 2011. We were the new trainers and joining a team that proved to be one of the most awesomely assembled fitness professionals in my opinion. After years of working together we both went out separate ways and continued our journeys in the health and wellness space. During that time we didn't speak as much as relationships can change over the years but would check in here and there. I consider her a little sister and she has always been so helpful during my rough times and drove me around if I needed somewhere to be that when she was going through some hardship it was tough to watch. 

Abbey let me in over the last couple of years here and there regarding her challenges. Recently, there was a definite turn in one of our conversations where it felt lighter and more relaxed. When we were catching up I asked her to come on the show and talk about her coaching business, owning a local gym and go over what makes her successful. What we ended up with was a deep dive in her last couple years, the struggle and hardship of mental illness, what she went through and at the end I was left stunned. Stunned in the fact that I could relate to a portion of her pain but that she eloquently expressed her journey and what she went through by being so open and vulnerable. 

I am grateful to know Abbey and if you have trained with her or known her over the years this is a powerful episode of one woman's journey through hell and back. If you or anyone is struggling please do no hesitate to ask for help. You can reach her @_abbeyhilton_ or @focusfunctionalfit. Enjoy the show!

I met Dan several years ago at a workout and probably one of the nicest guys around. I knew he was involved in the opening of a local West Boca gym and that was about it. One of the best parts about being local is having people drop by and Dan would periodically drop in to pick up his order and just shoot the shit.

Dan has 24 years of experience in the financial world and it led him down to south Florida in 2005 when he joined up with Polen Capital. He and his team deliver active equity and high yield strategies to a wide range of clients. They build high-conviction portfolios that we are competitively advantaged. Per Dan “Our mission is to preserve and grow client assets to protect their present and enable their future.” 

When we began growing and expanding FROPRO we put together an investment deck and ran it by several people.  Dan gave it a look and he called us the next day to ask us several questions. He wanted to be a part of the team and help us continue our goal of expansion and snack domination.  His whole message is about team work, collaboration and growth. Please enjoy the podcast and have a most triumphant day! 

I met Willy when I was getting sober. He was in a solid crew of guys that had been down the same road as I was on. They had blown up their lives and were in the process of putting everything back together. Will was a tremendous support for me and easy to talk to about what I was going through. As the years progressed he had the idea of going back to school and getting involved in the beauty and haircare world. A huge business and something he was worried about doing for the fear of what everyone would say. He was worried about what it looked like even though he had a passion and drive to get involved. He set out and went back to school after working retail for most of his life and learned the craft. He firmly believes that "education is power" and you can advance in whatever you want to do as long as you apply yourself and do the hard work. With the completion of his degree, a wife and dream to open his own salon he moved back up north and set out to follow his dream. 

Will currently resides in Connecticut and has since left owning his own salon to get back into more sales, connection and educating those in his field. He makes it fun and creates amazing trade show experiences for anyone that attends. He has created a life by following a few simple suggestions and asking himself some tough questions along the way. His life now revolves around his family and finding comfort in the repetition of spending quality time with his daughter every morning.  As he states, "I get to do this today" and it is such a blessing. His life, family, career and much more all derived from living in gratitude and DOING the work. You can reach him on instagram @willyhyde or call him at 860-262-1891.

I met Justin when he was 13 years old. I was his off season baseball coach and trainer and became very close with his family. My wife Chelsea babysat his younger brother, his dad was a mentor to me as I was getting my life together and his mom brought me to one of my first Crossfit classes. 

Justin and I both lost our fathers at an extremely young age, mine due to a relatively long battle with cancer and Justins dad passed suddenly from a heart attack in his sleep. Either way you can never be prepared when something like that happens as it rocks the foundation of who you are and how you operate. I was grateful Justin came on the show and shared how that very moment changed the course of his life and how he approached the processing of grief and working with other to ease the pain.

He goes by using the self created MIT method which is most important tasks. These tasks are different for everyone but allow you to identify and set yourself up for success.  Watching Justin explain all this was surreal to me because when you get to watch someone walk through life and fight through the ups/downs it connects more. It brought me back to when he stood up in front of hundreds of people at his dads funeral and deliver an amazing eulogy about the man that shaped and taught him how to live. Justin mentions that we are never alone and people go through life situations every single day. Reach out, share and remember to stop and breathe. "It helps to create a win". 

If you have lost a loved one and or are struggling with grief please do not hesistate to reach out to Justin @linkedin - Justin Weidenfeld or by email at [email protected]. He is a firm believer that we are all in this together and can raise each other up in life. We hope you enjoy the show.

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Matt after long overdue multiple mutual connections trying to connect us. I met Matts mom beforehand at a dance competition for charity and she had mentioned we would get along and then came to find out my wife Chelsea had grown up with Matt so everything aligned and we made it happen. My first impression after meeting Matt was positive because his energy in contagious. He has a strong and vibrant personality that shines through as he walks into the room. 

Matt found success early on in his life in the business world and found himself in a position to create his own business. His business centered around helping others tap into their own potential, find their "spikey" point of view combined with his own knowledge of neuroscience and personal journey through pain and sacrifice. 

His personal journey of overcoming challenge goes all the way back to young adulthood. He experienced an embarrassing and life changing moment in grade school that I believe most people will connect with.  Matt encourages people to stand up for what they believe in and seeking out the silver lining in every situation no matter how challenging. You can find him @coach.matt on instagram and or linked in at Matt Savarick. We hope you enjoy the show.

I was introduced to Ryan through a mutual friend, super connector and former guest on this show Eric Hinman. While traveling through Denver and on his country wide tour I met Ryan through FaceTime. He has an amazing personal story of pain, suffering, suicidal thoughts at a young age. It led him into learning obedience, transforming PAIN into PURPOSE, creating a message out of his mess and jump into building an amazing Fitness Apparel company LRX. The beliefs are simple in where he connects with each specific community he comes into contact with and communicates with the people that choose to engage with his message and meaning.

He and his wife currently live in Hawaii and his daily routine is remarkably dialed in down to the time. Since they live a couple hours behind the rest of the United States he gets up super early and makes it a priority to have a POWER LIST of 5 tasks to knock out and work through until end of day. He uses social media to be creative and tries to avoid going down the rabbit hole and scrolling because he feels his most creative when doing his own thing because it means something to him rather than looking for ideas from others. '"Do not delay obedience, make the plunge and get whatever it is done, and do it right now" A strong message from a seasoned man of the world. 

Please go follow his story on instagram @ryanahusband or  @lrxapparel —LIVE PRESCRIBED as well as his own podcast ---Theprescription podcast on spotify and apple music. We hope you enjoy the show!

I've known Steven since he was in middle school. He was just in town celebrating his induction into the Pinecrest Hall of Fame for his golf prowess and success in South Florida. He was a "lifer" at Pine Crest and his golf career led him to one of the most competitive Golf Universities around; The University of Texas. He became a Texas longhorn and was thrust into the highest level of completion form the likes of Beau Hossler, Scottie Scheffler and many other legendary PGA pros.

His story starts simply in South Florida where he picked up a golf club at the age of 2 and began his journey. He outshined other kids on the Junior Circuit and his skills were far more developed than the average golfer so he focused all his energy and time outside of school on becoming a better golfer. That included developing certain routines, rituals and consistency on and off the court to excel even further. "There is a certain mind/body connection with little room for failure or slip ups on the course during competition" He strives to find these simple tasks and complete them with the same effort every time so it becomes learned and engrained in his process.

His journey is far from over as he has graduated college and on PGAtour Canada trying to make it to the next level and reach the PGA tour. There is no doubt he can do it and has the entire South Florida area pulling for him and supporting his efforts. He suggest everyone keeps looking up no matter what and look at the world with wonder and enjoyment. You can follow his journey @stevenchervony on instagram or @pgatourcanada or @texasmgolf. We hope you enjoy the show!

I met Jake when he was 12 or 13 years old as he was a mutual family friend here in South Florida. He was a nice kid, smart and very gifted athlete in many sports. While I heard he had excelled in life and heard through others about his sports career in high school/college, I lost track of how far he had taken his sports career until running into him at the airport. He had just left the Chicago Bears camp after tryouts and was heading to the Miami Dolphins as a free agent. I was blown away and asked him to come on the show when he was back in town visiting his parents.

So grateful he did because he has a great story about putting in the work, never giving up and that if you want something and know where you want to go, there are no excuses. He battled for a spot on the Vikings and overcame an almost career ending injury and  the pandemic. While he's a free agent right now his routine and structure are very dialed in, ready to go at any time if the chance presents itself. He has the drive to keep playing while also preparing for life after the NFL. He is passionate about working with others in the health and exercise field, has explored working with his brother in the real estate market and is open to anything that comes his way. 

He believes in getting and starting each day with little wins like making your bed and getting the body moving to set himself up for success. You can follow his journey and contact him on instagram @jbargas22 or twitter @jbargas22. We hope you enjoy the show!