The Anthony Amen Show

Anthony Amen
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"I take accountability for everything, because it gives me something to fix. It isn't anyone's fault but my own."That's the show.The Anthony Amen Show is for founders, operators, and CEOs who are tired of the soft version of business advice. Some episodes are interviews — founders and operators talking about what actually worked, what nearly broke them, and what they leave off LinkedIn. Other episodes are me and Yaw — also a founder — going at the questions most podcasts won't touch honestly.Every episode has a real belief, a real tradeoff, and a point where the belief breaks. No motivation. No top-5-tips. No safe takes.I've built and run a premium fitness company for 9 years — through every version of hard you can imagine, and a few you can't.Accountability is leverage. Most people won't pick it up. The ones who do are who this show is for.New episodes Mondays.

  1. 4d ago

    Accountability Creates Leverage

    Send us Fan Mail Blame feels like relief for about five seconds, then it quietly steals your power. Yaw and I are taking this show in a sharper direction by focusing on accountability and how personal responsibility creates real leverage, in your business, your relationships, and your mindset.    We start with a blunt leadership lesson from entrepreneurship: hiring friends because you like them is not a strategy. When your team fails, the client holds you responsible, and that forces the toughest kind of growth: owning your discernment, your standards, and your decisions. From there, we go deeper into the “ceiling fan moment” or “couch moment” when you finally admit, “I’m the reason things aren’t changing,” and everything starts to move.    The conversation gets raw with bullying, a suicide attempt, and the difference between empathy and sympathy. We talk about how healing still requires agency, how becoming more outgoing took years of intentional effort, and why joy is different from temporary happiness. We also hit the culture of dependence, the temptation to keep blaming parents or the system, and the hard truth that blaming someone else makes you powerless. Along the way we discuss parenting, self-defense, and why your circle matters when you’re trying to level up.    If you’ve been stuck in the same problems, the same patterns, or the same complaints, this one is a reset. Subscribe for more, share it with a friend who needs a push, and leave a review with your answer: what are you taking accountability for next? Support the show Learn More at: www.Redefine-Fitness.com Accountability Creates Leverage Support the show Learn More at: www.Redefine-Fitness.com

    27 min

  2. May 26

    Happy Birthday Anthony, Now Hurry Up!

    Send us Fan Mail A birthday can be a party, or it can feel like a receipt that shows exactly where your time went. That tension is where we start. I’m turning 36, and I’m honest about the part I hate: birthdays remind me that time is moving, goals still feel far away, and “later” is not a strategy. From there, Yaw and I get into the mindset that actually helps me: urgency without recklessness, speed without chaos, and deadlines that force real decisions. We talk about why speed is a skill you build through repetition, not something you’re born with. We connect that to entrepreneurship, productivity, and leadership: if you want a business that grows, you need routines, redundancies, self-audits, and people who produce instead of people who just talk. We also go deep on relationships and jealousy, the subtle ways people reduce your wins, and why your circle either expands your future or keeps you trapped in the past. Then we zoom out to the bigger stuff: mortality mindset, health optimization, and the idea that life is more like poker than a promise. You can’t control everything, but you can improve the odds by changing the cards you’re holding. Finally, we bring it home to fatherhood, accountability, and legacy, because when your “why” becomes your kids, wasted time stops being tolerable. If this hits, share it with someone who needs a push, subscribe for more real conversations like this, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What deadline are you setting after you listen? Support the show Learn More at: www.Redefine-Fitness.com

    48 min

  3. May 18

    The Raise Playbook

    Send us Fan Mail Most raise advice I hear is built on hope: work hard, wait long enough, and eventually somebody notices. I don’t buy that. I believe if you want more money, you need leverage and leverage comes from measurable value. In this episode, I break down a cleaner, tougher, and more practical approach to salary growth. I talk about how to connect your work directly to business growth, how to think in ROI, and why “I’ve been here for years” is not a real salary negotiation strategy. I also get practical about systems. If you are an employer, I explain why having a documented SOP for raises with clear standards, targets, and timelines prevents confusion and protects company culture. If you are an employee, I share how to ask for a raise without sounding entitled, including the exact type of language I would use to pitch a project that increases revenue or saves the company money. I also dive into transparency, when sharing numbers motivates a team, when it creates jealousy, and how public scorecards can improve performance when expectations are clear. Then I get into the uncomfortable truths: loyalty, competition, and why compensation should reflect output. I talk about what happens when your boss still says no, how to create leverage with outside job offers, and why job hopping is statistically one of the fastest ways to increase income, especially when companies cap growth while inflation keeps moving. If you want a higher salary, a promotion, and real career growth, this episode is the playbook. If this helped you, subscribe, share it with a friend who is underpaid, and leave a review. What is one specific way you can create leverage at work this week? #podcast #business #accountability #leverage Support the show Learn More at: www.Redefine-Fitness.com

    31 min

  4. May 11

    Accountability Built This Dojo

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Andrew to hear the real story behind building a martial arts studio that has survived for 31 years. We talk about the setbacks that shaped him first, from pursuing criminal justice and trying multiple times to become a police officer, to finally reaching a breaking point where he had to ask himself: What do I actually control, and what do I do next? That question changed everything. We dive into how Andrew built his business from the ground up, how his first student walked through the door, and how referrals, community relationships, and consistency helped grow the dojo over time. We also get honest about the difficult parts of entrepreneurship: rising rent, unexpected damage, insurance costs, emergencies, and the pressure that comes with trying to keep a business alive. One of the biggest conversations in this episode is about pricing and why so many business owners struggle to charge what they’re worth. We talk about burnout, resentment, helping people long-term, and why undercharging can actually hurt both the business owner and the people they serve. We also touch on leadership, parenting, bullying prevention, accountability, empathy versus sympathy, and the lessons COVID taught business owners about emergency funds, systems, and adapting under pressure. If you’re interested in martial arts, entrepreneurship, leadership, fitness, or building something that lasts, this conversation has a lot of value in it. Subscribe for more real conversations like this, and let me know in the comments: what’s one area of your life you’re ready to take accountability for next? Support the show Learn More at: www.Redefine-Fitness.com

    51 min

  5. May 4

    Keep Or Fire?

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I talk about how you can learn more about leadership from one tough question than from a hundred motivational quotes: would you keep this employee, or fire them? I put myself on the spot with ten rapid scenarios that every manager eventually faces, from “I’m late again” to missed deadlines, sloppy follow through, blame shifting, and even walking out early because the day’s tasks are done. My answers are direct, sometimes ruthless, but always anchored in one core belief: responsibility shows up before the problem does. We dive into why communication is the first real performance metric. If someone flags traffic, workload, or a looming deadline risk early, the team can solve it together. But when they wait until after the damage is done, trust erodes fast. I also break down one of the toughest gray areas, personal issues, and share my approach of empathy over sympathy, making space for real life without allowing it to turn into ongoing underperformance. Along the way, I talk about SOPs, training, and building a culture of ownership, when it is on the leader to clarify instructions, when repeated mistakes become a pattern, and why “I thought it was someone else’s job” can slowly destroy a team from within. We close with high stakes accountability around sales goals and urgency, because if revenue does not move, the business does not either. Listen, then share this with a manager or founder who needs a clearer standard and leave a review if it helps you lead with more confidence. Where do you draw your line on keep vs fire? #Leverage #Entrepreneurship #PeopleManagement #Mindset #Business #Accountability  Support the show Learn More at: www.Redefine-Fitness.com

    8 min

  6. Apr 30

    Entrepreneurship Gets Lonely Until You Build The Right Circle

    Send us Fan Mail Yaw and I break down the reality of entrepreneurship and the loneliness that can come with it. Even when you’re surrounded by people and things look like they’re working, it can still feel like you’re carrying everything on your own. We talk about building the right team, understanding that not everyone will care the way you do, and how to find the right people around you who actually challenge you and hold you accountable. We also get into how your perspective starts to shift as you grow, in business and in life. If you’ve ever felt that weight or questioned who’s really in your corner, this conversation will hit. Support the show Learn More at: www.Redefine-Fitness.com

    47 min

  7. Apr 23

    He believes losing is totally fine! Is it?

    Send us Fan Mail Two brothers working under the same roof sounds simple… until you hear what actually powers it. On this episode of The Anthony Amen Show, Anthony talks with guests Devin and Tyler about the shared family code that shaped who they are today—built on hard work, consistency, and refusing to quit on yourself. Anthony dives into the defining moments that influenced them, from watching their dad come home exhausted and still show up for his kids, to how that example became the standard they now carry into personal training, coaching, and everyday life. If you care about mindset, discipline, leadership, and building confidence through effort, this conversation hits fast. He also gets into the tough conversations people usually avoid. Is being “selfish” always a bad thing, or can it be the responsible choice when protecting your family and setting priorities? Who really comes first when you’re balancing a spouse, kids, siblings, and parents—and how does that shift over time? The conversation also explores competition and happiness, what it means to hate losing, why the process matters more than the outcome, and how to raise kids in sports without teaching them to fear failure or chase empty validation. Bringing it back to gym culture and coaching quality, Anthony Amen breaks down what “client first” actually means in fitness, why education will always beat trendy workouts, and how great teams are built by protecting standards before chasing growth. Whether you’re a trainer, athlete, or just trying to get stronger without wasting time, you’ll hear what truly separates quality from noise. If you enjoyed the episode, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review. What’s one value you learned from your family that still drives how you work today? Support the show Learn more at: www.Redefine-Fitness.com Support the show Learn More at: www.Redefine-Fitness.com

    53 min

  8. Apr 20

    Is College Worth The Debt In 2026?

    Send us Fan Mail I’ve been thinking a lot about how the college question was never really about education—it’s about outcomes. Growing up, I constantly heard, “What school are you going to?” like there wasn’t even another path. Now I’m starting to challenge that script by actually looking at real numbers, real stories, and what a degree really gets you in 2026. On one hand, I can see what college does build. It’s not just academics—it’s communication, structure, and discipline. I remember hearing Anthony talk about the moment discipline finally clicked for him: waking up at 5 AM just to chase extra credit so he could hit the grade he needed. That kind of consistency matters, and college can force you into it. But then I have to ask myself the uncomfortable question—could I build those same skills faster somewhere else? Like through real-life consequences, work experience, or even starting something on my own? Because when I really think about it, some parts of college feel like pure filler: padded requirements, random classes, and this weird pressure to pick a major that doesn’t clearly connect to a career. Then there’s the financial side, which is hard to ignore. Student debt, tuition, and especially the interest—it’s something most people don’t fully calculate until it’s too late. When I compare that to alternatives like trade school or apprenticeships, it really makes me pause. In those paths, I could get paid to learn, build real skills, and start earning without putting myself in a financial hole. And now with AI changing everything, I can’t help but think about which careers are actually future-proof. A lot of high-paying, paperwork-heavy jobs seem more exposed to automation, while roles built around human connection still feel more secure. At the end of the day, I’m not sure there’s a one-size-fits-all answer. I just know the conversation is shifting, and I’m trying to think more critically about what path actually makes sense—not just for me, but for the next generation too. Support the show Learn More at: www.Redefine-Fitness.com

    45 min
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"I take accountability for everything, because it gives me something to fix. It isn't anyone's fault but my own."That's the show.The Anthony Amen Show is for founders, operators, and CEOs who are tired of the soft version of business advice. Some episodes are interviews — founders and operators talking about what actually worked, what nearly broke them, and what they leave off LinkedIn. Other episodes are me and Yaw — also a founder — going at the questions most podcasts won't touch honestly.Every episode has a real belief, a real tradeoff, and a point where the belief breaks. No motivation. No top-5-tips. No safe takes.I've built and run a premium fitness company for 9 years — through every version of hard you can imagine, and a few you can't.Accountability is leverage. Most people won't pick it up. The ones who do are who this show is for.New episodes Mondays.

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  • Creator
    Anthony Amen
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    345
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Anthony Amen Show
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