Todd Durkin IMPACT Show

Todd Durkin
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The Todd Durkin IMPACT Show is a podcast designed to motivate and inspire you to live a life full of passion, purpose, and IMPACT. It's guaranteed to GET YOUR MIND RIGHT. The IMPACT Show is for anyone who seeks high-performance in business, sport, leadership, or life. This podcast serves the athletes, entrepreneurs, fitness enthusiasts, weekend warriors, and fire-breathing dragons who are committed to tapping into their full potential and reaching peak performance. Todd will deliver high-value tips, tools, tactics, conversations, interviews, and a MINDSET that will help you ignite your energy, allow you to dominate the day and ultimately help you manifest your dreams & visions. Your host Todd Durkin is an internationally-acclaimed coach, trainer, author, and speaker who loves inspiring people to be their best. He has owned his award-winning gym Fitness Quest 10 for 19-years and has coached multiple NFL MVPs, Super Bowl Champions and MVPs, Heisman Trophy Winner, Olympic and X-Game Gold Medalists, and many other champion athletes. He is a two-time personal trainer of the year, a recipient of the Jack Lalanne Award for lifetime achievement, and he was a featured trainer on the TV show, NBC STRONG now appearing on Netflix. Bottom line is this, if you need a jolt of energy, motivation, and inspiration, the Todd Durkin IMPACT Show will positively impact your body, mind, and soul... and help you create even more massive IMPACT in the universe!

  1. 2 days ago

    From Foster Care to the NFL: A Story of Resilience, Healing & IMPACT | Ep. 502 with Terrell Chestnut

    WOW…this is one of those conversations that is going to stick with you for a LONG time. My guest today is my man Terrell "TC" Chestnut, and his story is nothing short of remarkable. I first met TC about 10 years ago when he was playing for the San Diego Chargers, and while I knew back then there was something special about him, I didn't know the full depth of his story. Today, you're going to hear it. Terrell grew up in Philadelphia as one of seven kids. By five years old, he was in foster care. He experienced instability, poverty, loss, abuse, trauma, and circumstances that no child should ever have to endure. But somewhere along the way, football entered his life. What started with a pair of soccer cleats from Kmart eventually led to 30–40 college scholarship offers, West Virginia University, and ultimately an opportunity in the NFL. But this episode is NOT just about football. It's about what happens when the game ends. It's about what happens when the identity you've carried gets stripped away, the pain you've buried comes back to the surface, and you're forced to decide who you're going to become next. Terrell gets incredibly vulnerable in this conversation about his childhood, losing two brothers, the death of his grandmother, surviving sexual abuse, walking through grief and depression, going to therapy, becoming a father, learning to forgive, and ultimately moving from a victim mentality to a survivor mentality. And one of the things he said that absolutely HIT me was this: "It stops with me." The abuse. The neglect. The abandonment. The generational cycles. TC made a decision that his kids would grow up differently than he did. Fatherhood gave him purpose again, and today he is committed to becoming the best version of himself so he can lay a stronger foundation for the next generation. My friends, this episode is about THE REBUILD. Because whether you're rebuilding after trauma, loss, disappointment, the end of a career, a broken relationship, a difficult season, or simply trying to figure out what's NEXT in your life…there is something in this conversation for YOU. In this episode, you'll hear: How Terrell describes his childhood in three words: unstable, resilient, and transformative His experience entering foster care at only five years old and how those early years shaped him Losing his brother at a young age and the impact his grandmother had on changing the trajectory of his life How football gave TC an outlet, a community, and eventually a pathway to West Virginia University and the NFL Why having "potential" means nothing unless you're willing to do the work to bring it out The setbacks, surgeries, injuries, and adversity that nearly derailed his football career What happened emotionally when football ended and TC had to rediscover his identity and purpose TC's powerful story of surviving childhood sexual abuse and why he didn't begin truly processing that trauma until adulthood How therapy helped him confront suppressed pain, heal his inner child, and begin giving himself grace The difference between living as a victim and choosing to become a survivor Why becoming a father to Dallas and Amara completely changed TC's life and gave him a renewed sense of purpose The responsibility TC feels to break generational cycles and why he says, "It stops with me." Why forgiveness is ultimately for YOU—not the other person How success can become lonely and heavy when your identity and responsibility become tied to achievement The difficult transition athletes can face when the game ends and the identity others placed on them disappears Why purpose often comes from representing something much bigger than yourself TC's philosophy that you don't find where you belong—you build it Why becoming unapologetically yourself is one of the keys to creating genuine relationships and community What five-year-old Terrell would say to the man he has become today Why TC believes his next chapter includes speaking, coaching, leading, and helping others transform their mindset The meaning behind "The Rebuild" and why all of us, in some way, are continually rebuilding our lives There are going to be people listening today who see themselves in TC's story. Maybe you've lost someone you love. Maybe you've experienced trauma. Maybe an old identity has been stripped away. Maybe you're carrying anger or resentment that you know you need to release. Or maybe you're simply in a season where you're asking, "Who am I now…and what's next?" Remember this: your story is not over. You can rebuild. You can heal. You can forgive. You can break cycles that have existed in your family for generations. And you can take the pain, adversity, setbacks, and scars of your past and use them to create something powerful in the future. Sometimes we spend so much time trying to go faster in life that we keep adding more and more to the accelerator. But maybe the answer isn't pushing harder. Maybe it's figuring out what's keeping your foot on the brake…and finally LETTING IT GO. Terrell, thank you for your courage, vulnerability, and willingness to share your story. I believe the best is still ahead for you, brother, and I can't wait to see you rocking stages, changing lives, and creating massive IMPACT. If today's episode spoke to you, please SUBSCRIBE to the Todd Durkin IMPACT SHOW and share this episode with someone who needs to hear TC's story. Send it to a friend, share it in your newsletter, or post it to your IG Stories or Facebook and tag us at: IG: @ToddDurkin @_tc_16 FB: @ToddDurkinFQ10

  2. 19 Oct

    Melanie Puts Me in the Hot Seat…Dreams, Marriage, IXP & IMPACT | Ep. 501

    Well IMPACT SHOW family, we made it to Episode 501, and this one is a little different! After having my beautiful bride, Melanie, join me for the milestone 500th episode last week, we're flipping the script today. Melanie is taking over the host chair, and yours truly is officially in the HOT SEAT. And let me tell you—she came prepared! I didn't see the questions beforehand, I didn't know where this conversation was going, and as only your spouse of 25 years can do…she asked me some deep questions. We talk about everything from 500+ episodes of the IMPACT Show and the discipline it takes to never miss a week, to marriage, dreams, faith, family, IMPACT-X Performance, and what I believe my true calling is in this life. We even go all the way back to the five-year-old "Tough Todd" growing up in Brick, New Jersey—and what I would tell that little boy today. There's some fun rapid-fire questions in this one, some laughs between Mel and me, but there are also some powerful moments around identity, purpose, consistency, legacy, and IMPACT. Because when you strip away the titles, accolades, businesses, books, stages, and all the "stuff"…who are you REALLY? And when this life is over, what do you want to be remembered for? My friends, THAT is what this episode is ultimately about. IN EPISODE 501, YOU'LL HEAR: Why I waited YEARS before finally starting the IMPACT Show—and what it really takes behind the scenes to produce a podcast every single week. Some of my favorite episodes from the first 500, including the Reinvention Series and the deeply personal episodes with my family. The ONE thing that tells me whether an episode was truly successful…and it has nothing to do with downloads or rankings. A fun rapid-fire round covering travel, exercise, my favorite Bible verse, the best advice my dad ever gave me, what I would tell my 25-year-old self, and what I would be doing if I weren't in the fitness industry. Why my marriage to Melanie is one of the things I'm most proud of in my life—and what 25 years of marriage has taught me. The REAL story behind why I opened IMPACT-X Performance San Diego 26 years after opening Fitness Quest 10—and why I knew I had "one more gym" in me.  Why IXP had to be about MORE than fitness—and my vision for bringing together faith, fitness, recovery, life coaching, mindset, and community under one roof. What I'm dreaming about for 2027, including growing IMPACT-X, speaking on more stages, retreats, mindset coaching, and ultimately impacting 10 MILLION PEOPLE. Where my obsession with consistency really started—including a promise I made to my grandfather in third grade that changed the way I live my life. Why "do what you say and say what you do" has become one of my core principles. Who Todd Durkin is when you strip away "trainer," "coach," "author," "speaker," awards, businesses, and accomplishments. What I would tell the angry five-year-old "Tough Todd" whose parents had just gotten divorced—and what I believe that little boy would say to me today. The story behind the word IMPACT, why I once refused to let my publisher remove it from my first book, and how it eventually became synonymous with my life's mission. What it means to "die empty," maximize the time we've been given, and create a legacy that lives far beyond ourselves. This conversation reminded me that IMPACT isn't a business, a podcast, a gym, a book, or a word on a wristband. It's a way of LIFE. It's how we show up for our spouses, our kids, our teams, our communities, and the people God places in our path. It's doing what you say you're going to do. It's staying where your boots are at. It's believing the best is yet to come. And it's using every gift God has given you to make someone else's life better. 501 episodes later, THAT mission hasn't changed. I want this show to help you live more inspired, master your craft, play at world-class, get your mind right, condition yourself for greatness, and have the tenacity to keep going when life gets hard. Because none of us knows how much time we have, and I don't want to leave anything in the tank. I want to DIE EMPTY knowing I poured everything I had into my family, my faith, my calling, and creating as much positive IMPACT as possible. Thank you for riding with me for 501 episodes. Whether you've listened to all 501 or this is your very first one, I'm grateful you're here. And if this episode speaks to you, please SUBSCRIBE to the Todd Durkin IMPACT SHOW and SHARE this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Send it to a friend, share it in your newsletter, or post it to your IG Stories or Facebook and tag me at @ToddDurkin on IG and @ToddDurkinFQ10 on Facebook. And I gotta know…how did Melanie do in the host chair? Should we bring her back to guest host again? Let us know!

  3. 12 Oct

    500 EPISODES. One Incredible Journey | Ep. 500 with Melanie Durkin

    WOW. 500 EPISODES. I honestly can't believe I'm even writing those words. When Melanie first pushed me to start a podcast back in 2019, I had no idea what this journey would become. And now, here we are… Episode 500 of the IMPACT SHOW Podcast…having never missed a single episode! And there was absolutely NO ONE better to have sitting across from me for this milestone episode than my wife, my better half, my partner in life, and the woman who has been by my side through all of it—Melanie Durkin. Episode 500 is different. It's very personal. It's real. And Melanie & I go DEEP. We talk about the last seven years of the podcast, the journey from Fitness Quest 10 to IMPACT-X Performance, our 25 years of marriage, raising three kids, becoming empty nesters, faith, dreams, aging, our hopes for the future, and the seasons of life that have shaped us. We talk about the "God winks" that show up when you need them most, the importance of maintaining a growth mindset when you're in the middle of the fight, and why you have to slow down enough to appreciate the season you're in because, man… the days can be long, but the years FLY BY. Most of all, this episode is my THANK YOU to YOU. Whether you've listened to all 500 episodes (I want to know if that's YOU!), you're brand new to the IMPACT SHOW, or you're somewhere in between, you are part of this journey. And I am incredibly grateful for you. IN EPISODE 500, HERE IS SOME OF WHAT YOU'LL HEAR: The story behind the IMPACT SHOW and how Melanie was the one who kept pushing me to start a podcast back in 2019. What 500 episodes really means and how we've stayed committed to delivering an episode every single Monday. A HUGE thank you to the Mind Right Maniacs who-tune in from more than 38 countries around the world. Melanie's favorite IMPACT SHOW episodes and the powerful stories that have stuck with her over the years. The impact of Joseph Pangelinan's story and why his courage, faith, and fight continue to inspire us. What the first six months of IMPACT-X Performance have been like and what this new season has meant for Melanie personally. The reality of building a business and why starting something new can feel like drinking from a fire hose! The "God winks" we've experienced at IXP—those little moments, people, conversations, and reminders that tell you to KEEP GOING. Why maintaining a growth mindset is so important, especially when you're in the middle of chaos, uncertainty, and the fight. The difference between scarcity and growth thinking and why we should stop asking, "How do I get five more people?" and start asking, "How can I impact 100 more lives?" Melanie's dreams for the future, including a BIG family trip to Greece to connect with her Greek heritage. Our Montana dream and why sometimes your timeline changes, but the dream doesn't have to disappear. Why dreaming keeps me alive and gives me something to work toward while I'm grinding in the present. What we feel we got right raising our three kids and the values we've tried to instill in them. Faith, hard work, exercise, and resilience and how those values have shaped Luke, Brady, and McKenna. What Melanie might have done differently as a mom, including learning to pick your battles and not sweat the small stuff. The empty-nest season and what it's been like watching all three of our kids grow up and move across the country. Melanie's journey of balancing motherhood and her career at Southwestern College for nearly three decades. What we're looking forward to in this next chapter—more travel, more freedom, more downtime, and more time together. How Melanie's faith has evolved over the years and the role Scripture, church, family, and our kids have played in that journey. Our thoughts on getting older and why aging is a blessing when you focus on staying healthy, active, and FULL OF LIFE. What Melanie knows about me now that she didn't know when we first started dating 28 years ago. The yin and yang of our relationship and how our differences have actually made us stronger together. The "replay tape" of life—the seasons and memories we believe we'll look back on the most when we're older. And, of course, a whole lot of gratitude for YOU and everyone who has been part of this incredible 500-episode journey. 500 EPISODES…WOW! When I think about everything that's happened since Episode 1, it's pretty incredible. There have been episodes recorded on airplanes, in crazy weeks, during business moves, during packed schedules, starting businesses, and even when there seemingly wasn't enough time to get it done. But we kept showing up. Every Monday. 500 times. And that's the lesson for me: COMMITMENT COMPOUNDS. You keep showing up. You keep doing the work. You keep serving. You keep putting one foot in front of the other. And then one day you look up and realize you've created something you never could have imagined. I am SO grateful for Melanie, for my family, for my team, and most of all, for YOU—the listeners who continue to show up, share the show, send messages, and allow me to be part of your journey. Episode 500 is a celebration, but it's not the finish line. There's more impact to make. More lives to change. More stories to share. More people to encourage. More light to shine. So thank you for being part of this journey. 500 episodes. One incredible journey. And we're just getting started. THANK YOU for being part of it! HELP US CREATE EVEN MORE IMPACT! If this 500th episode speaks to you, please share it with someone who has been part of your journey, someone who needs some encouragement right now, or someone who could use a little more inspiration and light in their life. And if you haven't already, make sure you're subscribed to the Todd Durkin IMPACT SHOW so you never miss an episode! If Episode 500 fired you up and you're grateful to be part of this IMPACT community, please do me a favor and do 1—or ALL 4—of the following: 1. Give us a 5-star rating and WRITE a Review. This really helps the Todd Durkin IMPACT SHOW climb the podcast ranks. 2. SHARE IT. Please forward this episode to a friend, colleague, family member, teammate, or someone you know who would benefit from the conversation Melanie and I had in this special 500th episode. 3. SPREAD THE WORD. If you have a newsletter, email list, or community that you lead, please consider sharing this episode with them. If this conversation can encourage even ONE more person, it's worth it! 4. SHARE IT ON SOCIAL. Screenshot Episode 500, share it to your IG Stories or Facebook, and tag me so I can see it and THANK YOU personally! IG: @ToddDurkin FB: @ToddDurkinFQ10 Thank you for helping us reach 500. Time to celebrate, breathe, and get ready to keep creating some MORE IMPACT!!

  4. 5 Oct

    Don't Waste Your Life…a Must-Listen to Live Talk From Christian High School | Ep. 499

    In this week's episode of the IMPACT SHOW Podcast, I'm coming at you LIVE from Chapel Service at Christian High School! Every semester, Christian High School invites me to come and fire up the students, speak life into them, and remind them of who they are and what they're capable of becoming. And it just makes my SOUL SING! This message was one I knew needed to be shared far beyond the walls of that chapel. Inspired by my recent experience at the Pro Football Hall of Fame with my longtime client and friend Drew Brees, I challenge you to think about what it means to live a life worth telling a story about. Today's podcast is a consortium of my 10-points as I share some of those highlights with you. This includes talking about owning your story instead of letting your past define you, keeping your eyes focused on what's ahead, discovering your purpose, becoming the thermostat instead of the thermometer, surrounding yourself with people who sharpen you, and—most importantly—getting your mind and soul right every single day. This is crucial because your thoughts shape your beliefs, your beliefs shape your actions, and your actions ultimately shape your life. You have gifts inside of you that were never meant to stop with you. They were meant to be shared, used to serve others, and create IMPACT. And that's what this episode is all about. In this episode, you'll learn: Why you have to OWN YOUR STORY — You may not get to choose every chapter, but you do get to choose your response, your attitude, your direction, and your next decision. Why your past does NOT have to define you — Stop living in the rearview mirror and start pressing forward toward what's next. How to discover your purpose — Use your gifts and talents to do work you love, produce results that matter, and live a life of purpose. Are you a thermometer or a thermostat? — Learn how to stop simply reacting to the environment around you and start setting the temperature wherever you go. Why you need to be the leader — Don't wait for someone else to step up. Be willing to say YES and become the leader your team, school, family, church, and community needs. Why your circle matters — The people closest to you influence your standards, confidence, habits, choices, and faith. Find the people who challenge you, hold you accountable, celebrate your wins, and bring out your best. Who is sharpening YOU? — And just as importantly, who are YOU sharpening? Iron sharpens iron, and we all need people who make us better. Why you need to GET YOUR MIND RIGHT every single day — Your mindset isn't something you work on once. It's a daily practice, just like brushing your teeth or taking a shower. What you feed your mind matters — What you watch, listen to, read, and consume on social media all shapes the way you think and ultimately the way you live. How faith can anchor your mindset — Through prayer, Scripture, affirmations, and staying connected to God, you can continually renew your mind and stay focused on what matters most. Why you need to USE YOUR GIFTS — You have unique gifts for a reason. Your talent isn't just for you; it's meant to become your contribution and serve others. How to think about the next chapter of your life — You don't have to have the entire map figured out. You just need to know the next step. Why you should BE THE LIGHT — Bring positivity, encouragement, confidence, praise, and hope into every room you enter. Your light is meant to be shared. There's a moment in this episode that really puts everything into perspective. After seeing Drew Brees reach the pinnacle of his football career by being inducted into the Hall of Fame, I also had the opportunity to sit with Steve Gleason, who is battling ALS. One represents the highest of highs in professional sports, while the other reminded me just how precious every single moment of life truly is. That night reinforced something I've said for years: DON'T WASTE YOUR LIFE. You are writing your story right now. Your choices matter. Your future matters. Your gifts matter. And if you're not excited about the next chapter, remember—you're still writing the book. So as you listen to this episode, ask yourself: What story are you writing? Who is in your circle? Who is sharpening you? Are you setting themtemperature or simply reacting to it? Are you getting your mind right every day? And are you using the gifts God gave you to serve others? Because at the end of the day, it's not about getting more. It's about serving more. It's about becoming the light. It's about walking into a room and making it brighter because you were there. And it starts TODAY. If this episode speaks to you, share it with someone who needs a reset in their life right now. And if you haven't already, make sure you're subscribed to the Todd Durkin IMPACT SHOW so you never miss an episode. If it fired you up to create even more IMPACT—please do me a favor and do 1 (or all 3) of the following things: 1. Please share/forward this episode to a friend, colleague, or family member whom it might benefit. 2. If you have a newsletter or put out emails to your Community, please consider putting a link to this episode if it would serve them also. 3. Please screenshot this episode, share it to your IG stories or on your Facebook, and tag me at: IG: @ToddDurkin FB: @ToddDurkinFQ10

  5. 28 Sept

    Choose to Be Extraordinary: 5 Q&A's from one of America's Most Inspiring College Campuses | Ep. 498

    In this week's episode of the IMPACT SHOW Podcast, I'm coming to you live from a very unique location, High Point University (High Point, NC). It's Parents Weekend but I had to rip this episode to you from a special place. Sometimes you have to go through planes, trains, automobiles, three packed academic buildings, and a college dorm room just to get the job done—and that's exactly the point: Don't wait for perfect conditions to take action. You FIND A WAY. In this special Q&A episode, I'm doing 2 things: 1. I have a special message from High Point's gorgeous campus and one of the more popular & famous intersections on any college campus in the country.  2. I am answering questions from YOU about getting out of a rut, finding more time and focus, discovering your God-given gifts, balancing passion with financial security, knowing when it's time to make a career move, and staying disciplined with nutrition. These are real questions from you that hit home because we ALL get stuck, overwhelmed, distracted, or uncertain at times. So let's dive in and get your MIND RIGHT! In This Episode, You'll Learn: How to get yourself out of a rut when you feel stuck, frustrated, overwhelmed, or unsure of what to do next. Why movement, inspiring environments, reading, the right people, and taking action can help create a paradigm shift in your mindset. How to stop doom-scrolling and start feeding your mind with things that inspire and move you forward. The five things to do when you're running out of time or focus, including getting away, creating "Blue Sky Time," getting a coach, setting goals with deadlines, and booking a date with yourself. Why your next 90-day plan can help you focus on the needle movers instead of getting distracted by everything that feels "busy." How to begin discovering your divine gift and why you often have to DO the thing before you can know if it's truly your calling. The power of journaling and why even two to five minutes a day can create clarity, focus, gratitude, and a cathartic release. How to navigate the tension between passion, purpose, and financial security—and why you don't always have to choose one over the other. What to consider when you're wondering whether it's time to stay in your current career, create new opportunities, or branch out on your own. Why deep communication, vulnerability, and looking for ways to create mutual growth can change the trajectory of your career. How to stay consistent with nutrition—even when traveling, attending events, or surrounded by temptation. Why you need to stop basing your choices solely on how you feel and start building your life around discipline, routines, and intentional decisions. How increasing your protein intake and creating simple food rules can help when hunger and cravings are constantly getting in the way. At the end of the day, this episode comes back to one powerful theme: YOU have more control than you think. When you're stuck, MOVE. When you're overwhelmed, REPRIORITIZE. When you're searching for a purpose, START DOING. When you're lacking focus, CREATE A PLAN. And when you don't feel like doing what you know you need to do, lean on DISCIPLINE instead of your feelings. Your life, your health, your career, your relationships, your purpose—it all requires intentional action. So wherever you're listening from today, take one thing from this episode and PUT IT INTO ACTION. Don't wait for the perfect time or perfect circumstances. Get after it, live with passion and purpose, and go create MAXIMUM IMPACT! If this episode speaks to you, share it with someone who needs a reset in their life right now. And if you haven't already, make sure you're subscribed to the Todd Durkin IMPACT SHOW so you never miss an episode. If it fired you up to create even more IMPACT—please do me a favor and do 1 (or all 3) of the following things: 1. Please share/forward this episode to a friend, colleague, or family member whom it might benefit. 2. If you have a newsletter or put out emails to your Community, please consider putting a link to this episode if it would serve them also. 3. Please screenshot this episode, share it to your IG stories or on your Facebook, and tag me at: IG: @ToddDurkin FB: @ToddDurkinFQ10

  6. 21 Sept

    CREATE IMPACT—Grit, Adversity, & Living Your Best Life | EP 497

    Are you needing some more juice, energy, motivation, and inspiration these days? If so, you found the right episode. If now is the time to get your mind right, your energy right, and your life aligned with what matters most, you are in the right place. In this episode of the IMPACT SHOW, I'm bringing you a dose of the same fire, energy, and messaging I've been sharing from stages around the world—from the U.S. Marine Corps to entrepreneurs, Christian schools, and audiences across the globe. We're diving deep into creating impact, developing grit, overcoming adversity, protecting your energy, and becoming the best version of YOU. If you've been feeling tired, burned out, stuck, or simply know there's another level inside of you, this episode is your reminder: you've got more in you. It's time to go find it! In Episode 497, you're going to learn/hear: How to GET YOUR MIND RIGHT when your mind isn't right—and how your thoughts, habits, environment, and influences shape your life. Why you should never waste your pain. Discover how adversity can teach you gratitude, sharpen your focus, deepen your purpose, and ultimately become your advantage. Why ENERGY IS EVERYTHING and how your daily habits around sleep, exercise, nutrition, recovery, relationships, and quiet time can dramatically impact the way you live. How to quarterback your own health and why prioritizing your physical health is one of the greatest investments you can make in your future. The importance of creating rules for your life that protect your time, energy, health, relationships, and priorities. The 10 Forms of Wealth and how to evaluate the different areas of your life so you can identify where you're thriving—and where you need to grow. The "3 & 30" strategy for turning your goals into action and creating meaningful progress every single month. Why fundamentals matter. Whether it's your health, business, leadership, relationships, or family, mastering the basics consistently is what creates long-term results. Why you must remember who you are—especially when life gets hard—and how reconnecting with your identity, your roots, and your purpose can reignite your fire. How to start becoming the next best version of yourself and live a life worth telling a story about. My friend, we have ONE life. You have a story to live, a legacy to create, and an impact to make. There will be pain. There will be adversity. There will be seasons where you feel tired, burned out, lost, or like you're getting your butt kicked. But don't forget who you are. Get your mind right. Don't waste the pain. Protect your energy. Focus on the fundamentals. And remember who you are and where you're going. You may not have met the best version of yourself YET—and THAT is what makes this journey so exciting. The best is yet to come! Now it's time to TAKE ACTION. Don't just listen to this episode and move on with your day. Pick ONE thing from today's message and put it into action immediately. Get your mind right. Move your body. Clean up your nutrition. Protect your energy. Write down your goals. Reconnect with your purpose. And most importantly, put the "Freakin" back in the middle of your name and remember what you're made of! If this episode speaks to you, share it with someone who needs a little fire in their life right now. And if you haven't already, make sure you're subscribed to the Todd Durkin IMPACT SHOW so you never miss an episode. If it fired you up to create more IMPACT—please do me a favor and do 1 (or all 3) of the following things: 1. Please share/forward this episode to a friend, colleague, or family member whom it might benefit. 2. If you have a newsletter or put out emails to your Community, please consider putting a link to this episode if it would serve them also. 3. Please screenshot this episode, share it to your IG stories or on your Facebook, and tag me at: IG: @ToddDurkin FB: @ToddDurkinFQ10

  7. 14 Sept

    Building Wealth, Creating Freedom, & Getting Your Finances in Shape | Ep. 496 with Billy Hofacker

    In this week's episode of the IMPACT SHOW Podcast, I sit down with my friend Billy Hofacker and we talk about something that affects every entrepreneur, business owner, coach, and leader… MONEY. But this conversation goes WAY deeper than numbers in a bank account. Billy shares his incredible journey from a moment when his car was being repossessed and nearly $500,000 in total debt, to completely transforming the way he thought about money, business, wealth, and his future. Today, Billy is a fractional CFO and financial coach who helps fitness professionals & entrepreneurs create clarity around their finances, build real wealth, and ultimately create more freedom in their lives. We talk about the mistakes so many successful fitness professionals make with money, the importance of knowing your numbers, how to use your business as a vehicle to build wealth OUTSIDE of your business, and why discipline, consistency, and time can completely change your financial future. This is a powerful conversation about money, mindset, faith, family, and taking ownership of the life you're building. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL HEAR: Billy's powerful financial wake-up call and the moment his car was repossessed. How Billy and his wife went from nearly $500,000 in debt to financial freedom. The mindset shift that helped Billy stop avoiding his financial problems and finally take action. Why even successful fitness professionals can still experience financial stress and anxiety. The importance of creating financial rhythms instead of simply "winging it" with your money. The three financial buckets every business owner needs to understand: building the foundation, protecting the foundation, and building wealth. Why putting every dollar back into your gym or business may NOT be the best long-term wealth strategy. How to use your business as a vehicle to build wealth outside of the business. The three versions of yourself as an entrepreneur: you doing the work, your team doing the work, and your money working for you. The three ingredients to building wealth: money, discipline, and time. Why getting rich slowly may actually be the fastest path to long-term financial freedom. How to "Be Your Own CFO" and understand the numbers that matter most in your business. Billy's "Critical Four" numbers every business owner should know: sales, net income, net owner benefit, and cash.  Why measuring your numbers isn't enough—you have to look at the data and take action.  How improving something as simple as your show rate and sales conversations can create a major impact on your bottom line. Why you should create an equal-footing conversation with prospects instead of chasing people. The simple process of taking inventory, setting a target, and taking the smallest next step forward. How Billy approaches teaching his five kids about spending, saving, giving, and investing. Why "more is caught than taught" when it comes to the lessons we teach our families. The deeper connection between financial health, emotional health, discipline, and your future. Billy's powerful question: "What happens if nothing changes?" And why the small decisions you make today can completely change where you are 1, 5, or 10 years from now. This conversation with Billy is a BIG reminder that you can't build the life you want by avoiding the things you don't want to look at. Whether you're struggling financially, doing pretty well, or already at the top of your game, there is ALWAYS another level. Sometimes that next level starts with simply getting clear on where you are, deciding where you want to go, and taking one disciplined step forward. Your numbers matter. Your habits matter. Your decisions matter. And just like fitness, financial freedom isn't built overnight—it's built through consistency, discipline, and doing the right things over and over again. So take a hard look at your finances, your business, your future, and your family. Ask yourself the question Billy challenges us with: What happens if nothing changes? Then decide what you're going to do about it. Listen to Episode 496 of the IMPACT SHOW Podcast with Billy Hofacker, take away 1–3 things you can implement immediately, and start creating more clarity, freedom, and impact in your life and business. And if this episode hits home for you, share it with another fitness professional, entrepreneur, or business owner who needs to hear this conversation. Be sure to tag me on SM at: @ToddDurkin @billyhofacker #Ep496 #MoneyMatters ****** Billy Hofacker has spent more than 25 years in the fitness industry. He built and sold Total Body Boot Camp on Long Island, NY, and today brings that extensive operational experience to his work as a Fractional CFO and financial coach for fitness professionals and business owners. Through Fit Profit Solutions, Billy helps fitness business owners grow profits, make better financial decisions, and build wealth beyond their businesses. He is the author of Fitness Profits and host of the Your Fitness Money Coach Podcast. Billy is also a Distinguished Toastmaster and sought-after speaker who presents for leading fitness industry organizations, including Perform Better. Outside of business, Billy is a longtime Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and third-degree black belt.

  8. 7 Sept

    The Work Nobody Sees That Builds Your Greatest Life | Ep. 495 (LABOR Day Week!)

    In this special "Labor Day Week" episode of The IMPACT SHOW Podcast, we are stepping back for the first 2-minutes of the Show as I dedicate yet another "Laaaabbboooorrrr Day" speech in honor of my mentor, the venerable late great high school football coach from Brick, NJ, Coach Warren H. Wolf. It's always a crowd favorite and has true deep meaning about the benefits of having a blue-collar work ethic, dedication, belief, overcoming adversity, and the desire to work hard. Enjoy! For the rest of the Show, I'm spitting some fire about what it REALLY takes to build something great. The early mornings. The boring reps. The setbacks. The failures. The sacrifices. The patience. The belief. And most importantly, the willingness to keep going when nobody is clapping for you. I'm also sharing 5 powerful lessons on why hard work builds character before it builds results, why you can't microwave greatness, why belief without labor is just a wish, and why the greatest payoff isn't always what you get—it's who you become along the way.  IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL HEAR:  Why the work nobody sees is often the work that matters most—the 5 a.m.'s, the missed weekends, the boring reps, the setbacks, and the decisions to keep going. How hard work builds CHARACTER before it builds RESULTS—discipline, patience, resilience, confidence, humility, and mental toughness. Why patience is one of the hardest parts of the process and why so many people quit right before things begin to change. Why you can't microwave greatness. Some dreams take months. Some take years. Some take decades. Keep planting. Keep watering. Keep believing. Why belief + labor is a powerful combination—because your belief gives you the vision, but your work gives you the vehicle to get there. What it really means to "roll up your sleeves and get dirty"—getting in the arena, doing the reps, making the calls, having the hard conversations, serving your people, and taking action. Why the boring work is often the most important work. Greatness is repetitive. It's the fundamentals, the standards, the morning routines, and the commitment to keep showing up. How to use failure instead of wasting it—because rejection, mistakes, losses, and setbacks are all part of the labor. Why you need to stop comparing your chapter 3 to someone else's chapter 20. You don't know their story, their sacrifice, their pain, or the years they spent building when nobody cared. Why the greatest reward of hard work isn't simply what you get—it's WHO YOU BECOME along the way. How to keep going when nobody is clapping for you and trust that consistency has a funny way of revealing what you're capable of creating. Here's your reminder today: YOUR DREAM IS WORTH THE WORK. YOUR DREAM IS WORTH THE LABOR. Maybe you're building your body. Maybe you're building a business. Maybe you're raising your kids, strengthening your marriage, deepening your faith, or chasing a dream that still feels a LONG way away. Whatever season you're in, KEEP GOING. KEEP SHOWING UP. KEEP BELIEVING. KEEP DOING THE WORK. One day, people may look at your life and call it a success. They'll see the body, the business, the family, the impact, the dream. But YOU will know the truth. You built it when nobody else was watching. So roll up your sleeves. Get in the arena. Get dirty. Trust God. Stay patient. And keep laboring. Because the greatest reward isn't simply what you accomplish. It's who you become along the way. Listen to this episode of The Todd Durkin IMPACT Show and then ask yourself: WHAT ARE YOU WILLING TO LABOR FOR? I hope you enjoyed today's episode. If it fired you up to create more IMPACT—please do me a favor and do 1 (or all 3) of the following things: 1. Please forward this episode to a friend, colleague, or family member whom it might benefit. 2. If you have a newsletter or put out emails to your Community, please consider putting a link to this episode if it would serve them also. 3. Please screenshot this episode, share it to your IG stories or on your Facebook, and tag me at: IG: @ToddDurkin FB: @ToddDurkinFQ10 ** Would you like to become a Motivational Keynote Speaker who gets paid to speak on stages nation-wide? Or perhaps you just want to become a more effective communicator at your business with your team? Either way, if the answer is YES to any of those questions, NOW is the time to take part in the Todd Durkin IMPACT Speaker Course…and it all starts on September 8th at 12pm PST / 3pm EST!!! Check out all the details [HERE]

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The Todd Durkin IMPACT Show is a podcast designed to motivate and inspire you to live a life full of passion, purpose, and IMPACT. It's guaranteed to GET YOUR MIND RIGHT. The IMPACT Show is for anyone who seeks high-performance in business, sport, leadership, or life. This podcast serves the athletes, entrepreneurs, fitness enthusiasts, weekend warriors, and fire-breathing dragons who are committed to tapping into their full potential and reaching peak performance. Todd will deliver high-value tips, tools, tactics, conversations, interviews, and a MINDSET that will help you ignite your energy, allow you to dominate the day and ultimately help you manifest your dreams & visions. Your host Todd Durkin is an internationally-acclaimed coach, trainer, author, and speaker who loves inspiring people to be their best. He has owned his award-winning gym Fitness Quest 10 for 19-years and has coached multiple NFL MVPs, Super Bowl Champions and MVPs, Heisman Trophy Winner, Olympic and X-Game Gold Medalists, and many other champion athletes. He is a two-time personal trainer of the year, a recipient of the Jack Lalanne Award for lifetime achievement, and he was a featured trainer on the TV show, NBC STRONG now appearing on Netflix. Bottom line is this, if you need a jolt of energy, motivation, and inspiration, the Todd Durkin IMPACT Show will positively impact your body, mind, and soul... and help you create even more massive IMPACT in the universe!

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