Building Forward

Paul Oneid and Joey Szatmary
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Building Forward explores personal growth through identity, struggle, and shared experience. Just two dudes talking openly about what it takes to develop as men—mentally, emotionally, physically and professionally by accepting reality, learning from setbacks, and committing to forward progress together. Built, not promised. Earned over time.

  1. 8H AGO

    Episode #14 - Business Insights and Lessons

    In this episode, Paul and Joey go wide. Joey talks through his 8-week health phase and why periodizing nutrition matters once you've maxed out a mass. Paul shares his Summer Strong recap, why AI is the next internet for coaches paying attention, and the lessons from a failed app, a yoga class email, and the strategy of doubling down on what already works. If you're a coach figuring out where to put your next 12 months, start here.CHAPTERS00:00 The Health Phase Joey Needed After His Mass14:36 Summer Strong, AI, And The Next Internet35:30 The Yoga Email That Burned Into Joey's Brain46:29 The App That Failed Because Marketing Came Last58:46 Double Down Before You DiversifyWHAT YOU'LL LEARN→ Why an 8-week health phase resets your metabolism after a hard mass→ How AI tools, used right, multiply what you produce without diluting your voice→ Why doubling down on what you do best wins over adding adjunct services→ The pebbles in the pond mindset that turns every interaction into business growth→ What a failed behavior change app taught Paul about MVP and marketing firstReal time, real conversations with real people building forward.#BuildingForward #PaulOneid #JoeySzatmary #BuildingForwardPodcast #OnlineCoachingBusiness #CoachingMentorship #StrengthCoaching

    1h 10m

  2. MAY 15

    Episode #13 - The Training Journey | Building Forward

    Paul and Joey get into the lifter's journey, the long arc from full-effort beginner to over-optimizer, back to the foundational work that actually compounds. Paul shares how he went from walk-run intervals to a 6:47 mile in 9 months, the 30% volume rule that quietly maintains hard-earned adaptations, and why he now programs clients with color-coded exercise menus instead of fixed selections. Joey makes the case for killing the 7-day training week. If you've started to feel boxed in by your own structure as a coach or a lifter, this one's for you.CHAPTERS00:00 A 6:47 Mile And The Math Of Marginal Gains11:17 The Lifter's Journey Is A Bell Curve22:11 Where's The Fun? It's The Whole Game32:56 Hybrid Training And A 30K Trail Race48:50 Kill The 7-Day Training Week57:25 The 9-Out-Of-10 Stress LieWHAT YOU'LL LEARN→ How a 6:47 mile got built on walk-run intervals and small daily decisions→ Why fun belongs on the same shelf as progressive overload→ The 30% volume rule that keeps adaptations alive when life gets busy→ How to program clients with color-coded options instead of rigid selections→ Why training across a month instead of a week keeps you more consistent

    1h 6m

  3. MAY 8

    Episode #12 - Belief vs. Delusion

    Paul and Joey lay out the difference between belief, delusion, and illusion, and why most coaches mistake one for the other. They get into how you turn a delusional goal into a believable one (Paul's 1:45 half marathon as the worked example), why ego-driven validation quietly hijacks your training and your business, and what 'I am where my feet are' actuallymeans when you'd rather be 5 miles ahead. If you've been chasing the finish line and missing the run, this one's for you. CHAPTERS00:00 Vegas, The Summit, And A Red Rock Run04:10 From Social Media To Attention Media18:54 Curiosity, AI, And Better Questions25:11 Belief, Delusion, And Illusion39:35 Periodization And The Power Of Saying No52:08 Being A Gamer And The Way You Get There WHAT YOU'LL LEARN→ The difference between belief, delusion, and illusion (and how to tell which one's runningyour goals)→ How to convert a delusional target into a believable one through reverse engineering andevidence→ Why ego-driven validation quietly hijacks training, business, and family decisions→ What 'I am where my feet are' actually means when you'd rather be at the finish line→ When saying no to good opportunities is the only way to grow what already matters

    1h 4m

  4. APR 24

    Episode #11 - Strengths and Weaknesses

    In this episode, Paul and Joey break down the gap and gain framework and why most coaches waste years trying to fix the wrong things. They get into onboarding as the quietest lever in a coaching business, how soft skills beat programming for client retention, and how risk tolerance shifts when you have a family counting on you. If you're a coach stuck between fixing your weaknesses and doubling down on your strengths, start here.CHAPTERS00:00 Joey's High School Talks07:26 The Phone, Social Media, And Double-Edged Swords10:50 Gap And Gain, Running The Audit22:14 Doubling Down Vs Fixing Gaps31:04 Onboarding, The Quiet Lever40:37 Why Programming Isn't The Real GapWHAT YOU'LL LEARN→ How to run a strength and weakness audit that actually changes your business→ The 3-day onboarding sequence that generates referrals before the first call→ Why soft skills beat programming knowledge for client retention→ How risk tolerance shifts when you have a family counting on you

    56 min

  5. APR 17

    Episode #10 - The Self-Awareness Gap

    This episode of Building Forward is one of the most honest conversations we’ve had.We got into the reality behind growth… the stuff most people don’t talk about. Avoidance, self-sabotage, identity shifts, and what actually happens when you start “figuring it out.” Because the truth is, you don’t arrive… you just keep evolving.We talked about coping mechanisms, why high performers still avoid the work that matters, and how self-awareness is the foundation for everything. Business, relationships, coaching, and personal growth. If you don’t know who you are, you’re guessing in every area of your life.This one isn’t about tactics. It’s about clarity. And clarity is what moves everything forward.#BuildingForward #PersonalDevelopment #SelfAwareness #CoachingLife #EntrepreneurMindset #MensGrowth #Identity 00:02:16 – “We Don’t Have It Figured Out” (Setting the tone of honesty) 00:02:53 – Paul’s Confession: Avoidance Through Napping 00:03:45 – Productivity vs Avoidance (Doing the wrong work) 00:06:33 – Dopamine Escapes: Naps vs Video Games 00:11:24 – Personal Standards vs Self-Compassion 00:13:31 – Money, Scarcity, and Emotional Triggers 00:17:50 – Reality Check: How Most People Actually Live 00:27:14 – Why Most Coaches Fail at Personal Branding 00:30:07 – The Power of Asking “Why” 00:49:34 – Self-Awareness = Business Growth 

    1h 6m

  6. APR 10

    Episode #9 - Common Traits of High Performers | Building Forward

    This episode started with a catch-up about Arizona and turned into a real conversation about what actually separates high performers from everyone else. We got into building community with AI without losing your voice, why more followers means nothing if it doesn’t create qualified leads, and why content should support coaching, not replace it. The point isn’t to avoid the game. The point is to play it your way, in line with your values, and keep the main thing the main thing.  We also got into the less flashy stuff that really matters: eliminating distractions, learning to say no, buying back your time, taking the long view, and understanding that consistency is doing mostly the right things most of the time for a really long time. That’s true in business, training, nutrition, and life. If you’re building something meaningful, this one will hit. #highperformance #personalbrand #contentstrategy #coachingbusiness #mindset #consistency #leadership #selfmastery  0:00 – Arizona trip, AI, and building real community as coaches 4:45 – Playing the game vs playing it your way in business 9:20 – Vanity metrics vs qualified leads (followers vs revenue) 14:10 – Content should support coaching, not replace it 19:35 – Procrastination, avoidance, and hidden resistance patterns 25:50 – Saying no, eliminating distractions, and protecting focus 32:40 – Buying back time and understanding your value 38:15 – Enjoying the fruits of your labor without guilt 44:30 – Long-term consistency: “mostly right things over time” 52:10 – Raising standards and what actually separates high performers

    1h 4m

  7. APR 3

    Episode #8 - Dialing in Your Priorities | Building Forward

    Most people don’t have a time management problem.They have a priority problem.In this conversation, we break down what it actually means to set priorities and live in alignment with them. Not just saying what matters, but making decisions that reflect it. Because the truth is, every time you say yes to something that doesn’t align, you’re quietly saying no to something that does.We also get into the reality of burnout, overcommitting, and using work or helping others as a way to avoid dealing with yourself. This one hits if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stretched thin, or like you’re doing everything but still not moving forward.Time Stamps:00:00 AI, Automation, and the Future of Coaching03:20 How to Turn One Piece of Content into 5006:45 Why Content Builds Loyalty (Not Just Clients)09:50 The Real Cost of Doing Low-Leverage Work13:05 How to Structure Your Top 5 Priorities17:00 Why Saying Yes Is Destroying Your Focus20:30 Burnout, Overcommitment, and Avoidance24:40 Breaking Priorities into Actionable Systems30:05 The Truth About Balance, Family, and Work36:30 How to Get Out of a Misaligned Phase Fast

    1h 8m

  8. APR 3

    Episode #7 - Networking and Connections | Building Forward

    Most people think networking is about getting something. This conversation flips that completely. Paul and Joey break down what actually drives long-term success, and it has nothing to do with quick wins or trying to extract value from people. It’s about alignment. How you show up. Your intent. Whether you’re building real relationships or just trying to get ahead. Because over time, that difference compounds in ways most people never see coming. They unpack the reality of building a network that actually matters. Being in the right rooms. Surrounding yourself with people who challenge you. And understanding that the biggest opportunities in your life rarely come from what you do today, but from the relationships you build and nurture over years. This is about playing the long game, becoming someone worth connecting with, and creating opportunities by how you operate, not just what you do. If this hits, like and subscribe for more conversations that push you to think differently and raise your standard. #personaldevelopment #networking #selfmastery #growthmindset #fitnessindustry #coaching #discipline 00:00 – Travel Chaos: When Everything Starts Going Wrong 03:15 – Panic vs Control: Reframing the Situation 08:00 – Arnold Recap: Expectations vs Reality 09:30 – Stop Treating Opportunities Like Vacations 16:00 – Networking Isn’t What You Think 20:00 – Why Success in This Industry Feels Lonely 23:00 – The Mistake Most People Make After Networking 30:00 – Your Circle Is Either Growing You or Holding You Back 38:00 – Value vs Extraction: The Line Most People Cross 45:30 – Why Success Takes Longer Than You Think

    1h 7m
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Building Forward explores personal growth through identity, struggle, and shared experience. Just two dudes talking openly about what it takes to develop as men—mentally, emotionally, physically and professionally by accepting reality, learning from setbacks, and committing to forward progress together. Built, not promised. Earned over time.

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  • Creator
    Paul Oneid and Joey Szatmary
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  • Episodes
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    © Paul Oneid and Joey Szatmary
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