Freestyle Way Carl Paoli

In this conversation, Carl Paoli and Lydia Barrington discuss their relationship and impact on each other's lives. Lydia shares her journey of finding her place in the fitness industry and struggling to fit in. She talks about the pivotal moments that led her to start her own business and the evolution of her coaching style. Lydia emphasizes the importance of authenticity and communication in her work. She also shares her personal transformation and the power of embracing her true self. Lydia Barrington shares her journey of overcoming body image issues and finding true strength and fulfillment through strength training. She emphasizes the importance of thriving and feeling physically and mentally strong. Lydia discusses her approach to creating a playbook for sustainable thriving, including a morning routine, non-negotiables like training and food, and finding balance in work and personal life. She also talks about working with her partner on projects and the excitement for her upcoming Stronger You Challenge. Lydia's mission is to inspire, educate, and empower women to be unapologetically themselves.

Takeaways
Finding your place in the fitness industry can be a journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance.
Authenticity and communication are vital to building meaningful connections with clients.
Embracing your true self and empowering others to do the same can lead to personal and professional growth.
Success in coaching comes from a combination of physical training and personal development. Thriving involves feeling strong, having energy, and maintaining a balanced mind.
Losing your period and experiencing physical and mental distress can be a sign that your body is not thriving.
Creating a playbook for thriving involves prioritizing self-care, setting non-negotiables, and finding balance in work and personal life.
Strength training can help women feel empowered and confident, focusing on the feeling rather than the physique.

Here are the links for the Stronger You Challenge and We Do Calisthenics!!✌🏼

Stronger You Challenge - https://coachlydia.co.nz/8-weeks-stronger-you-challenge
We Do Calisthenics - https://wedocalisthenics.com/

00:00 Introduction and Gratitude01:15 The Beginning of Their Relationship05:00 Early Life and the Struggle to Fit In06:34 Losing and Finding Herself09:20 The Rollercoaster of Emotions14:14 Stages of Evolution and Finding Her Niche20:20 Her Current Business and Programs22:52 Success in Coaching and Communication Style25:50 Transformation and Empowerment37:52 The Importance of Thriving40:39 Working with a Partner on Projects43:55 Excitement for the Stronger You Challenge51:14 The North Star Mission: Inspiring, Educating, and Empowering Women01:12:08 Closing Remarks



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In this conversation, Carl Paoli and Jim Crowell discuss various topics related to the fitness industry and entrepreneurship. They cover the challenges faced by solo fitness professionals, the importance of finding a unique value proposition, and the metrics to consider for a business of one. They also explore the dynamics of the influencer space and the need to build promotional and owned channels for long-term success. The conversation explores the importance of building a marketing pipeline, the role of partnerships and competitive advantages in business growth, and the characteristics of a great owner-operator. It emphasizes the need for businesses to identify their unique value proposition and target market and the importance of reducing friction and understanding the business model. The conversation concludes by discussing making good investment decisions and the need to check biases.



Takeaways


Solo fitness professionals should optimize their business based on their current stage and focus on delivering value to their specific audience.
Finding a unique value proposition is crucial for success. Narrowing down the target audience and delivering a specialized product or service can generate higher revenue.
Metrics such as revenue per hour and product market fit are important for evaluating the performance of a business of one.
Scaling a business of one requires careful consideration of the product or service offered and the target audience. Building both promotional and owned channels can lead to long-term success.
Having a highly engaged and specific audience is more valuable than a large following in the influencer space. Building an owned channel and delivering a clear message can lead to monetization opportunities. Building a marketing pipeline is crucial for businesses to generate revenue and sell products.
Partnerships can provide brand exposure and credibility, but aligning values and goals is important to ensure long-term success.
Competitive advantages are unique qualities or assets that set a business apart from its competitors and are difficult to replicate.
A great owner-operator can attract and inspire others, understand their business model, and know when to delegate tasks.
Businesses should continuously evaluate their decisions, understand their target market, and check biases to make informed choices.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Experience with the Platform

03:26 Navigating the Fitness Industry During the Pandemic

08:21 Advice for Solo Fitness Professionals

19:27 Finding Your Value Proposition

22:43 Key Metrics for a Business of One

26:18 Scaling a Business of One

30:08 Premium vs. Lower Price Point Products

39:31 The Influencer Game and Owned Channels

46:53 Capturing Opportunities in the Influencer Space 50:08 Building a Marketing Pipeline

54:14 Partnerships and Competitive Advantages

58:43 Partnerships and CrossFit

01:04:51 Identifying Competitive Advantages

01:11:56 Characteristics of a Great Owner-Operator

01:16:07 Narrowing Focus and Making Good Decisions


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In this conversation, Carl Paoli interviews Jeffery Louis, Jeffro, about his journey in breaking and achieving success. They discuss the importance of being true to oneself, the influence of family and approval, and the highs and lows of Jeffro;'s Olympic journey. Jeffro shares his approach to training and practice, emphasizing the need for restraint and avoiding burnout. Overall, the conversation highlights the dedication, creativity, and perseverance required to excel in breaking. In this conversation, Jeffro and Carl Paoli discuss his journey as a breaker and athlete. They explore topics such as learning from pain and reflection, building a brand as an athlete, being relatable and authentic, balancing being an athlete and building a business, adapting and overcoming challenges, achieving childhood dreams, connecting with the breaking community, surprising moments in Jeffro's career, and advice for breakers to be genuine and believe in themselves.

Takeaways
* Be true to yourself and stay original in your craft.
* Surround yourself with a supportive community.
* Success is not always linear; embrace the highs and lows.
* Restraint and avoiding burnout are crucial for long-term success. Pain plus reflection equals progress. Jeffro learned from his injuries and past experiences to make better decisions.
* Building a brand is essential for athletes. Jeffro emphasizes the importance of creating a valuable brand to thrive as an athlete and attract sponsorships.
* Being relatable and authentic is key to connecting with others. Jeffro believes that being down-to-earth and relatable helps people connect with his content and brand.
* Balancing being an athlete and building a business requires trust and delegation. Jeffro is learning to trust his team and focus on building his personal brand while still growing his fitness program, Fitbrake.
* Adapting and overcoming challenges is crucial in the breaking community. Jeffro faced criticism and controversy but stayed true to himself and his beliefs.
* Creating moments and overcoming obstacles are important for breakers. Jeffro believes that having a defining moment or overcoming a challenge can help breakers gain recognition and respect in the community.
* Connecting with the breaking community through events and classes fosters a sense of belonging and support. Jeffro organizes events and community classes to bring people together and create a positive atmosphere.
* Surprising moments in Jeffro's career have shaped his journey. From being invited to the Red Bull BC One Finals to the controversial call-out incident, these moments have had a significant impact on his growth and reputation.
* Advice for breakers: Be genuine and believe in yourself. JeffroRad encourages breakers to stay true to their style and not be swayed by others' opinions or trends.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Honeymoon
01:21 Jeffro's Journey to Success
02:54 The Formula for Achieving Success
05:32 The Importance of Being True to Yourself
07:37 The Relationship Between Artistry and Technicality
10:02 Early Childhood Memories and Haitian Heritage
11:31 Giving Back and Supporting Others
15:09 The Influence of Family and Approval
16:11 Jeffro's Start in Dancing
19:21 Breaking Expectations and Pursuing a Career in Breaking
21:39 The Highs and Lows of the Olympic Journey
28:39 Jeffro's Approach to Training and Practice
38:30 The Importance of Restraint and Avoiding Burnout
42:35 Learning from Pain and Reflection
43:30 Building a Brand as an Athlete
46:10 Being Relatable and Authentic
50:07 Balancing Being an Athlete and Building a Business
51:22 Adapting and Overcoming Challenges
54:16 Achieving Childhood Dreams
56:54 Connecting with the Breaking Community
58:55 Surprising Moments in Jeffro's Career
01:02:26 Creating Moments and Overcoming Obstacles

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In this conversation, Heidi Lane Powell discusses her journey as a mother, her identity beyond her appearance on Extreme Weight Loss, and her approach to success. She emphasizes the importance of partnerships and sharing knowledge to create meaningful transformations. Heidi also shares her perspective on navigating relationships and advises her son as he ventures into adulthood. Takeaways:

Motherhood is where Heidi feels she is doing her best work.
Heidi's identity extends beyond her appearance on Extreme Weight Loss.
Success for Heidi is measured by the impact she has on people's lives.
Partnerships and sharing knowledge are key to Heidi's approach to work.
Navigating relationships requires trust and understanding.

Listen to Heidi’s podcast, here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heidi-lane-powell0?fbclid=PAAabS1EAfBnGw0R1sLToCSdlT9yxmf9TwvzG7Qt3C4GC73CQCHKH4ucxPx60_aem_AfamIiGnpl1diTaahDabs0jAgj-cVaTutvjmCzZ27kae_xT5-LWUbapBxOpbBL-_Mo4

Follow Heidi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realheidipowell?igshid=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA==

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:15 Doing Best Work as a Mother
08:53 Identity Beyond Extreme Weight Loss
16:15 Successes Beyond Money and Attention
20:46 Heidi's Role: Sharing and Connecting
24:14 Mechanics of Heidi's Work
31:58 Partnerships and Win-Win Outcomes
41:27 Navigating Partnerships and Relationships
42:23 Heidi's Playbook for Her Kids

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Dan Uyemura is the CEO of PushPress and a fitness enthusiast who has been working on startups his whole career. He recently sold his second gym to pave the way for focusing more time on PushPress.

https://www.pushpress.com/

Summary:
In this conversation, Dan Uyemura, the founder of Push Press, shares his journey of overcoming personal struggles and building a successful software company for gym owners. He discusses the challenges he faced, including legal troubles and addiction, and how he turned his life around. Dan also explains the inception of Push Press and the problems it aims to solve for gym owners. He emphasizes the importance of reducing churn and increasing leads, as well as leveraging coaches to scale a business. Dan shares his vision for Push Press's future and media's role in the fitness industry. Overall, his story is one of resilience, growth, and the power of human connection. In this conversation, Dan and Carl discuss the challenges and mindset required for entrepreneurship. They explore the importance of endurance and resilience, drawing parallels between running and business. Dan shares his experiences of low moments and the stoic mindset that helped him overcome them. They discuss the need for structure and delegation as a business grows and the importance of creating a customer-obsessed culture. They also touch on the value of time and money as an expression of value and the role of mistakes in personal and professional growth. Takeaways:

Overcoming personal struggles and challenges is possible with determination and support.
Building a successful software company requires solving real problems and understanding the target market's needs.
Reducing churn and increasing leads are crucial for the growth and sustainability of a gym business.
Leveraging coaches and providing excellent customer service can enhance member engagement and retention.
The future of Push Press involves creating a command center for gym owners and streamlining various aspects of gym management. Entrepreneurship requires endurance and resilience, similar to being an endurance athlete.
Low moments are part of the journey, and adopting a stoic mindset can help you navigate through them.
As a business grows, it's important to delegate and create a structure that allows for focus on core responsibilities.
Creating a customer-obsessed culture is crucial for long-term success in business.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Early Days01:27Starting Push Press and Overcoming Challenges
03:20 Personal Struggles and Turning Point05:44Recovery and Rebuilding
08:08 Facing Legal Troubles
10:58 Building Push Press and Solving Problems
13:20 The Inception of Push Press
14:53 Challenges in Building the Software
17:19 Reducing Churn and Increasing Leads
20:36 Scaling and Leveraging Coaches
24:53 The Importance of Check-Ins and Churn Reduction
29:37 The Future of Push Press
38:09 The Role of Media and Social Component
43:23 Milestones and Fundraising
44:47 Highs and Lows of the Journey
45:15 Low Moments and Stoic Mindset
46:11 Endurance Running and Parallel to Business
47:10 Entrepreneurship as an Endurance Athlete
47:40 Lessons Learned from Dark Times
48:39 Headwinds and Tailwinds in Business
49:08 Transitioning Roles in the Company
50:03 Learning to Let Go and Trust the Team
51:29 Creating a Customer-Obsessed Culture
52:25 The Importance of Customer Feedback
53:24 Building a Team of Fitness-Obsessed Professionals
54:48 Roles and Departments at Push Press
55:43 The Importance of Structuring Your Life
57:05 The Value of Time and Time Blocking
59:59 Money as an Expression of Value
01:01:00 The Importance of Input and Output
01:02:53 Creating a Culture of Personal Growth
01:05:13 Reporting to Investors and Long-Term Thinking
01:06:08 Finite and Infinite Games in Business
01:09:03 The Joy of Being in the Trenches
01:10:39 Embracing Mistakes and Learning from Them




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Summary
In this conversation, Sarah Baldwin explains the importance of regulating our nervous system and how it impacts our daily lives. She discusses the common traits of people seeking help and the role of somatic therapy in navigating the nervous system. Sarah also explores the six states of the nervous system and guides supporting dysregulated individuals. In this conversation, Sarah Baldwin discusses the importance of regulating fear and anxiety to help others. She emphasizes the need for individuals to know their fear and have the tools to regulate it to support others without being overwhelmed. Sarah also highlights the challenges of maintaining regulation in a dysregulated world and shares daily practices for nervous system hygiene. She explains the importance of building the capacity to hold a more significant life and how environmental organizations can facilitate regulation. Sarah concludes by discussing her work and making healing accessible to others.

Takeaways
Consistently working out our nervous system through neural exercises helps us regulate and navigate life's challenges.



Understanding the six states of the nervous system allows us to identify and respond appropriately to dysregulation.

Somatic therapy is a powerful tool for healing and regulating the nervous system.
Supporting dysregulated individuals requires maintaining our regulation while empathetically connecting with them. Knowing and regulating our fear and anxiety allows us to help others without being overwhelmed.

Living in a dysregulated world requires daily practices for nervous system hygiene.
Building capacity to hold a bigger life involves capacity building and regulating energy.
Environmental organizations can reflect and facilitate internal regulation.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Navigating Life's Challenges
03:17 Common Traits of People Seeking Help
08:07 Understanding Dysregulation and Regulation
23:21 Somatic Therapy and Navigating the Nervous System
32:20 The Six States of the Nervous System
43:26 Supporting Dysregulated Individuals
46:58 Regulating Fear and Anxiety
50:16 Maintaining Regulation in a Dysregulated World
53:51 Practicing Nervous System Hygiene
55:27 Building Capacity for a Bigger Life
56:53 The Importance of Environmental Organization
58:37 Making Healing Work Accessible



Sarah Baldwin is a skilled trauma therapist, certified in Somatic Experiencing, trained in Peter Levine's trauma modality, Polyvagal Theory, and Trauma-informed Life Coaching through Martha Beck's program. She specializes in Somatic Attachment Theory and inner child work, offering comprehensive support for individuals dealing with trauma and related issues.

Sarah Baldwin's Site: https://www.sarahbaldwincoaching.com/
Sarah Baldwin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahbcoaching/
Sarah Baldwin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-baldwin-coaching/




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