The Coaches Corner University Podcast

Paul Oneid

A podcast dedicated to raising the bar for online coaching. We cut through the BS to deliver evidence based education and industry best-practices for you and your clients. 

  1. #194 - Moderation is for Cowards - Bob Merkh

    6d ago

    #194 - Moderation is for Cowards - Bob Merkh

    Today, I got to sit down with Bob Merkh, who is a father, a teacher, a powerlifter, and now an author of Moderation Is For Cowards: A Stoic Journey Of Strength And Restraint, who plans to use his platform to make people’s lives better. He is starting to speak to youth groups and plans to write more. He competed in powerlifting for almost 20 years and had success raw, but much more success equipped. His biggest claim to fame is being the only person to bench press and squat over 1,100 pounds, but he is happier with the reputation he has built than with anything else.  We discussed 00:31 Writing the book 02:53 Show me your friends 05:25 Stoicism and control 06:37 Teaching perspective 09:26 The fear of being a burden 11:11 Identity built internally 16:55 Training after retirement 25:58 The golden age vs now 29:25 Raw versus equipped 39:48 Special Olympics perspective 44:02 Surviving the quad tear 55:14 The billboard lesson 59:16 Self-publishing and legacy Find Bob Purchase his book here Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bob.merkh Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bob_merkh/ __________ Paul's singular goal is to raise the bar for coaching. He is committed to being the signal through the static of the fitness and health industry.  If you're a coach looking to take their education to the next level, make sure to visit www.coachescorneru.com.  If you're interested in coaching from Paul and his team, please visit www.masterathletic.com  Find him on Instagram: @pauloneid, @coachescorneru, @masterathleticperformance __________ -🌟 Make More Money and Improve your Services as an Online Fitness Coach: www.coachescorneru.com 💪 Use Training and Nutrition for Peak Performance: www. masterathletic.com Who am I and why should you listen to me? Paul is a Coach, Educator, Mentor, and Athlete with a single goal - to raise the bar for online coaching. He holds Master of Science Degrees in both Exercise Science and Sports Management. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Exercise Physiologist, and Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach with 15 years of experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in varying capacities from youth to professional athletics. RAISING THE BAR FOR ONLINE COACHING!

    1h 6m
  2. #193 - Programming Around Pain - Dr. Justin Farnsworth

    Jun 2

    #193 - Programming Around Pain - Dr. Justin Farnsworth

    Today I got to sit down with Dr. Justin Farnsworth, CEO of Re: Built Strength. Justin is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist with over a decade in medicine and over 20 years as a coach in high-performance and general fitness. He has led over 100 in-person certification courses since 2020 and has been on all sides of the training-to-rehab spectrum as a coach, professional athlete, and clinician. He believes that good training and good rehab are one and the same, and aims to empower both coaches and clinicians with practical knowledge that is evidence-based, actionable, and adaptable to real-world client needs. He currently manages his own training and education business that helps both coaches and clients “bridge the gap” between rehab and performance while helping them understand how to use exercise as medicine.  We discussed 1:36 From Coach to Clinician 9:38 Defining 10 Out of 10 14:13 Pain as Roadmap 15:18 Finding the Entry Point 19:54 Inhibition vs Weakness 25:14 Asymmetry and Bandwidth 32:30 Corrective Exercise Reality 39:33 Isometrics Done Right 44:37 BFR in Practice 50:51 Coach or Clinician Find Justin Website - https://www.drjustinfarnsworth.com/  IG - @drjustinfarnsworth  __________ Paul's singular goal is to raise the bar for coaching. He is committed to being the signal through the static of the fitness and health industry.  If you're a coach looking to take their education to the next level, make sure to visit www.coachescorneru.com.  If you're interested in coaching from Paul and his team, please visit www.masterathletic.com  Find him on Instagram: @pauloneid, @coachescorneru, @masterathleticperformance __________ -🌟 Make More Money and Improve your Services as an Online Fitness Coach: www.coachescorneru.com 💪 Use Training and Nutrition for Peak Performance: www. masterathletic.com Who am I and why should you listen to me? Paul is a Coach, Educator, Mentor, and Athlete with a single goal - to raise the bar for online coaching. He holds Master of Science Degrees in both Exercise Science and Sports Management. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Exercise Physiologist, and Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach with 15 years of experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in varying capacities from youth to professional athletics. RAISING THE BAR FOR ONLINE COACHING!

    1h 8m
  3. #192 - How To Build and Scale a Gym The Right Way - Jordan Wong

    May 26

    #192 - How To Build and Scale a Gym The Right Way - Jordan Wong

    Today I got to sit down with Jordan Wong, the owner and coach of Showcase Strength & Fitness. A lifelong strength athlete with nearly two decades of experience in powerlifting, Jordan is a former all-time world record holder in the squat. He draws on his experience under the bar to coach athletes and everyday lifters to get stronger, build confidence, and train with purpose. Through Showcase Strength & Fitness, Jordan is committed to creating a high-level training environment for lifters of all ages and experience levels.  We discussed: 1:10 New building, new scale 3:40 Hidden costs of expansion 5:30 The glorified trainer trap 11:20 Building revenue verticals 16:50 Saying no to bad money 23:30 Filtering member feedback 28:00 Doing fewer things better 33:30 Community beats paid ads 47:30 Seasonality in business and training 54:30 Care as the strategy 58:48 Why coaches need YouTube Find Jordan Website - Showcasestrength.com  IG - @wongstwong and @showcasestrengthandfitness  __________ Paul's singular goal is to raise the bar for coaching. He is committed to being the signal through the static of the fitness and health industry.  If you're a coach looking to take their education to the next level, make sure to visit www.coachescorneru.com.  If you're interested in coaching from Paul and his team, please visit www.masterathletic.com  Find him on Instagram: @pauloneid, @coachescorneru, @masterathleticperformance __________ -🌟 Make More Money and Improve your Services as an Online Fitness Coach: www.coachescorneru.com 💪 Use Training and Nutrition for Peak Performance: www. masterathletic.com Who am I and why should you listen to me? Paul is a Coach, Educator, Mentor, and Athlete with a single goal - to raise the bar for online coaching. He holds Master of Science Degrees in both Exercise Science and Sports Management. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Exercise Physiologist, and Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach with 15 years of experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in varying capacities from youth to professional athletics. RAISING THE BAR FOR ONLINE COACHING!

    1h 4m
  4. #191 - Linking Blood Work With Behaviour Change - Aaron Chapple

    May 22

    #191 - Linking Blood Work With Behaviour Change - Aaron Chapple

    Today I got to sit down with Aaron Chapple, a health and wellness coach at Modus, who helps men reclaim their physical strength and step into their God-given calling. He works with men facing obesity, diabetes, insulin resistance, hormone issues, and gut health challenges — equipping them to build stronger, more energetic, and more purposeful lives. With 15+ years of coaching experience and a background in teaching health and PE, he brings deep practical expertise with the heart of an educator and mentor. As a powerlifter, he set an all-time world record in 2024 in the 220-pound class for the 40–44 age group and is ranked in the top 15 all-time across two weight classes and two age categories. In his most recent meet, he went 9-for-9 with a 644-pound squat, 463-pound bench, and 705-pound deadlift — just nine months after biceps repair surgery. He also coaches powerlifters who have broken national records and won world championships, focusing on movement quality, strong relationships, and individualized programming over rigid systems. Outside the gym, he loves serving his family and local church, coaching high school swimming, officiating water polo, and chasing new strength goals as he aims to be the strongest, most athletic version of himself at 42.  We discussed 01:14 Aaron's path to powerlifting 06:38 Carb timing and protein gaps 11:40 Stacking small habit changes 14:28 Hidden insulin resistance epidemic 18:42 The TRT shortcut trap 22:17 Aesthetics, performance, health triangle 28:35 Walking the walk 32:22 AI versus real connection 39:00 Building male brotherhood remotely 53:25 Check your engine light Find Aaron Website - https://movewithmodus.com/coaches/aaron-chapple IG - @big_daddy_chap Facebook - Aaron Chapple X - Aaron Chapple __________ Paul's singular goal is to raise the bar for coaching. He is committed to being the signal through the static of the fitness and health industry.  If you're a coach looking to take their education to the next level, make sure to visit www.coachescorneru.com.  If you're interested in coaching from Paul and his team, please visit www.masterathletic.com  Find him on Instagram: @pauloneid, @coachescorneru, @masterathleticperformance __________ -🌟 Make More Money and Improve your Services as an Online Fitness Coach: www.coachescorneru.com 💪 Use Training and Nutrition for Peak Performance: www. masterathletic.com Who am I and why should you listen to me? Paul is a Coach, Educator, Mentor, and Athlete with a single goal - to raise the bar for online coaching. He holds Master of Science Degrees in both Exercise Science and Sports Management. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Exercise Physiologist, and Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach with 15 years of experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in varying capacities from youth to professional athletics. RAISING THE BAR FOR ONLINE COACHING!

    1 hr
  5. #190 - PEDs, Peptides and Professional Responsibility - Michael Warner

    May 8

    #190 - PEDs, Peptides and Professional Responsibility - Michael Warner

    This week, I sat down with Michael Warner, founder of Set The Standard coaching, a precision health optimization approach for high performers. With a B.S. in Kinesiology and advanced certifications in functional nutrition, peptide therapy, and PEDs, he guides everyday people, as well as elite athletes, executives, pro wrestlers, and celebrities, through hormone optimization principles, advanced diagnostics, and performance-enhancing protocols.  We discussed: 00:03:50 - Michael's path into coaching 00:10:25 - Education over marketing 00:17:00 - Ethical PED guidance 00:22:30 - Identity beyond the trophy 00:29:50 - Service builds business 00:36:00 - Frameworks before protocols 00:43:30 - Androgens and the brain 00:52:00 - Cognitive peptides explored 00:59:50 - The exhaust of pushing 01:06:30 - Billboard wisdom Find Michael Website - Www.Setthestandard.net  IG - @mawsome_  __________ Paul's singular goal is to raise the bar for coaching. He is committed to being the signal through the static of the fitness and health industry.  If you're a coach looking to take their education to the next level, make sure to visit www.coachescorneru.com.  If you're interested in coaching from Paul and his team, please visit www.masterathletic.com  Find him on Instagram: @pauloneid, @coachescorneru, @masterathleticperformance __________ -🌟 Make More Money and Improve your Services as an Online Fitness Coach: www.coachescorneru.com 💪 Use Training and Nutrition for Peak Performance: www. masterathletic.com Who am I and why should you listen to me? Paul is a Coach, Educator, Mentor, and Athlete with a single goal - to raise the bar for online coaching. He holds Master of Science Degrees in both Exercise Science and Sports Management. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Exercise Physiologist, and Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach with 15 years of experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in varying capacities from youth to professional athletics. RAISING THE BAR FOR ONLINE COACHING!

    1h 9m
  6. #189 - Coaching With Curiosity - Meg Young

    Apr 14

    #189 - Coaching With Curiosity - Meg Young

    Today, I got to sit down with Meg Young (MS, MSed, RSCC, CSCS), who is a performance leader and 2023 NSCA Professional Strength Coach of the Year with 15+ years in elite sport. She specializes in applied sport science, data systems, and high-performance coaching across collegiate and professional soccer. She is currently based in Seattle and on a mission to impact 100,000,000 lives. We discussed 00:01:41 — Sports Science Integration 00:05:00 — Data and Individuality 00:08:05 — Machines in Team Training 00:13:32 — Data as a Dial 00:20:14 — Money Changes Everything 00:26:27 — Defining Your Mission 00:31:31 — Surviving Leukemia 00:43:16 — Holding Space 00:51:18 — Annual Self-Reflection 01:04:25 — Coaches and Entrepreneurial Risk Find Meg Website - Signalstrengthhq.com IG - @coachmegastrong __________ Paul's singular goal is to raise the bar for coaching. He is committed to being the signal through the static of the fitness and health industry.  If you're a coach looking to take their education to the next level, make sure to visit www.coachescorneru.com.  If you're interested in coaching from Paul and his team, please visit www.masterathletic.com  Find him on Instagram: @pauloneid, @coachescorneru, @masterathleticperformance __________ -🌟 Make More Money and Improve your Services as an Online Fitness Coach: www.coachescorneru.com 💪 Use Training and Nutrition for Peak Performance: www. masterathletic.com Who am I and why should you listen to me? Paul is a Coach, Educator, Mentor, and Athlete with a single goal - to raise the bar for online coaching. He holds Master of Science Degrees in both Exercise Science and Sports Management. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Exercise Physiologist, and Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach with 15 years of experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in varying capacities from youth to professional athletics. RAISING THE BAR FOR ONLINE COACHING!

    1h 8m
  7. #188 - High Level Performance Coaching - Mircea Balaj

    Apr 9

    #188 - High Level Performance Coaching - Mircea Balaj

    This week, I sat down with Mircea Balaj, Co-Founder and Head Sports Performance Coach at Project Mayhem, who works with elite athletes across strength, combat, physique, and hybrid sports. His work integrates training systems, nutrition, and performance enhancement strategies to push human performance to its absolute limits. We discussed: 00:43 | Origin Story 02:29 | Unconventional Background 04:29 | Path to Coaching 10:47 | Above and Beyond 15:36 | Business Evolution 25:42 | PEDs and Harm Reduction 28:23 | Client Assessment 33:37 | Ethical Lines 43:03 | Continuous Education 44:29 | Referring Out 48:09 | Performance Team Model 51:32 | Arm Wrestling 54:32 | Sport-Specific Experimentation 58:29 | Legacy and Impact 1:02:21 | Innovation vs. Imitation 1:04:21 | Research as a Tool 1:06:31 | Guest Recommendation Find Mircea Personal IG - @mirceabjr Business IG - @built4mayhem __________ Paul's singular goal is to raise the bar for coaching. He is committed to being the signal through the static of the fitness and health industry.  If you're a coach looking to take their education to the next level, make sure to visit www.coachescorneru.com.  If you're interested in coaching from Paul and his team, please visit www.masterathletic.com  Find him on Instagram: @pauloneid, @coachescorneru, @masterathleticperformance __________ -🌟 Make More Money and Improve your Services as an Online Fitness Coach: www.coachescorneru.com 💪 Use Training and Nutrition for Peak Performance: www. masterathletic.com Who am I and why should you listen to me? Paul is a Coach, Educator, Mentor, and Athlete with a single goal - to raise the bar for online coaching. He holds Master of Science Degrees in both Exercise Science and Sports Management. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Exercise Physiologist, and Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach with 15 years of experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in varying capacities from youth to professional athletics. RAISING THE BAR FOR ONLINE COACHING!

    1h 9m
  8. #187 - Marketing for Fitness Coaches - Kandace Hudspeth

    Mar 31

    #187 - Marketing for Fitness Coaches - Kandace Hudspeth

    Today I got to sit down with Kandace Hudspeth, CMO at OPEX + CoachRx, 20+ years in marketing, brand and growth strategy, and product development. She helps fitness coaches, personal trainers, and fitness brands build businesses with confidence, clarity and consistency. We discussed: 00:01 — Kandace's Background and Journey to OPEX 03:29 — Why Coaches Think They Hate Marketing 04:32 — Making Sales a Confirmation, Not a Pitch 10:23 — The Person, Problem, Promise Framework 11:17 — Problem Aware, Process Aware, Payoff Aware 14:09 — The Coaching Content Signature Framework 16:28 — The Minimum Viable Marketing System 18:20 — The "See, Make, Say" Content Workflow 22:03 — Followers Are a Vanity Metric 24:48 — Content Minutes and the 7-11-4 Framework 30:24 — Going Viral for Your Niche 37:12 — The Three-Mile Hero Concept 41:27 — Referrals as Your Number One Marketing Tool 44:22 — The Referral Ask and Why Coaches Miss It 47:52 — How You Show Up in Public Is Marketing 48:29 — Your Body Is Your Business Card 49:55 — Imposter Syndrome vs. Lack of Experience 51:39 — Why Your First 100 Videos Will Suck (and Why That's Fine) Find Kandace https://www.instagram.com/kandacehudspeth Website - https://www.kandacedickson.com/ YouTube - https://youtube.com/@kandacehudspeth Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kandacehudspeth, @marketingforfitnesscoaches __________ Paul's singular goal is to raise the bar for coaching. He is committed to being the signal through the static of the fitness and health industry.  If you're a coach looking to take their education to the next level, make sure to visit www.coachescorneru.com.  If you're interested in coaching from Paul and his team, please visit www.masterathletic.com  Find him on Instagram: @pauloneid, @coachescorneru, @masterathleticperformance __________ -🌟 Make More Money and Improve your Services as an Online Fitness Coach: www.coachescorneru.com 💪 Use Training and Nutrition for Peak Performance: www. masterathletic.com Who am I and why should you listen to me? Paul is a Coach, Educator, Mentor, and Athlete with a single goal - to raise the bar for online coaching. He holds Master of Science Degrees in both Exercise Science and Sports Management. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Exercise Physiologist, and Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach with 15 years of experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in varying capacities from youth to professional athletics. RAISING THE BAR FOR ONLINE COACHING!

    59 min

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