Bench Press and Business

Dan and Martin are joined in this episode by Alex Dick-Cleland. Delving in to turning his passion in to his profession, breaking away from family career traditions. Talking through trials, tribulations, travelling and all before the superstar - Alex's dog - joined us to steal the limelight.If you are working in a commercial facility and wanting to make the jump in to online coaching, this is for you.

During this episode Dan and Martin are joined by findmypersonaltrainer.com Managing Director, Charlie King, to discuss the website platform, its benefits to Personal Trainers and the backstory behind it's conception.

Dan and Martin were joined in this episode by Sophie Hipgrave, a professional copywriter and marketing strategist. Talking through her journey of University in to the corporate working world and following the "expected path" to success. The lessons learned along the way and how networking lead to taking the entrepeneurial business plunge. 

In this episode, Dan and Martin are joined by 2x World Champion bodybuilder, Daniel Jay Smith Jr. Talking about his journey and the route in to the sport, the lessons learned along the way and some of the harsh realities and personal pitfalls involved when climbing to the top of the mountain. The transfer of these skills and approaches in to business and what, in his mind, are the key attributes needed for success in both spaces.

In this episode, Dan and Martin are joined by serial entrepeneur Jim Haughey. With a background in gaining revenue through creative means, Jim shares his experiences before delving in to the depths of Magna Carta and alternative thinking to "challenge the narrative".

In this episode, Dan and Martin are joined by USA based strength and online coach Andy Chadwick. Talking through Andy's journey, the ignition of purpose following heading out to America as part of a Summer Camp placement, and the subsequent journey that followed. Intern, personal trainer, studio owner, online coach.

In this episode, Dan and Martin are joined by Lift, Learn and Burn duo Phil Williams and Jen Kay. Discussions on how a school teaching background birthed fitness based behavioural change and how using the method of acceptance can form the basis for growth and business improvement.

This episode sees Dan and Martin joined by Lish Crutchley, a fitness presenter, model and online group exercise specialist. Delving in to the anxiety, fear and nervousness that had to be faced when first starting to deliver classes and how that, long term, has grown a confidence and life changing purpose

Dan and Martin are joined in this episode by Marc McLaren, a Mindset Coach from the North West aiming to help young people from bereft backgrounds unlock their potential. We delve in to past experiences and learnings including how growing up on an estate can be more of an advantage than a hinderance, if channelled with intent and purpose.

This episode sees Dan and Martin discuss what it is like to move from the "shop floor" as PT's in to Gym Manager roles. The skills needed and considerations to make before following it through and an insight in to the day to day of the responsibilities involved

This episode has Dan Barratt joining Dan and Martin, a Gent who has worked at a variety of levels within different roles in the fitness industry. We talked all things personal training and heard the behind the scenes information of just what it is like to work on cruise ships, touring the world.

This episode sees Dan and Martin joined by Sky Asquith, a Coach with a specialism in Nutrition and many industry experiences including personal training, management, mentoring and delivering an online service.

In this episode Dan and Martin are joined by Craig Battersby, a man with 20 years Fitness Industry experience who has worked for some of the biggest and well-known commercial operators including Fitness First, Total Fitness and most recently JD Gyms. Throughout that time working in regional roles, sitting within Think Tanks alongside industry leaders and heading up nationwide product development, listeners of all levels will find useful takeaways throughout.

In this episode we see Dan and Martin joined by author and public speaker Stu Baker, to discuss his lifelong journey and battles with mental health. Moving on to create the Mindset Triangle methodology as a mechanism for self-awareness and eventually penning this having the aim of supporting others with their struggles.

This episode sees Dan and Martin joined by young entrepreneur and investor Luis Evitt to discuss the mindset of Millennial business owners. Having been involved with a number start ups and developments including fitness, tech, social media marketing, property and clothing, we talked on the approaches and skills needed to be diverse and successful in this fast-paced world@thenotoriouswolvo

This episode sees Ant Park, PureGym's PT Business Manager for the North, join Dan and Martin talking through his journey from self-employed Personal Trainer starting out in commercial environments through to working within a private studio and on to building out a support system that is the envy of many an operator.

In this episode Dan and Martin are joined by Hotpod Yoga Franchisee Liberty Selvester-Webb. Delving in to the depths of taking the leap of faith in setting up her own business, the considerations that needed to be taken in to account and the lessons that have cropped up along the way

In this episode Dan and Martin are joined by Rich Clayton, Divisional Director for the North from PureGym. On the agenda was discussed progression up the corporate ladder as well as polishing and developing skills that can be transferred cross-sector to develop a highly engaged and high performing culture

This episode features Matt Buckley, Regional Manager for PureGym discussing the ins and outs of how he has managed to achieve success and longevity throughout a period of tremendous growth for the largest commercial gym operator in the UK and Europe

This episode sees Dan and Martin spend time with Ben Chamberlain, a former football player, an experienced career fitness professional and multi-site commercial manager. Up for discussion was the transition in to the working world following football, taking the leap to move and work abroad in the Middle-East, having to quickly adapt to a brand new culture. As well as how to bounce back from disappointments on the road to personal success

Dan and Martin catch up with Elliott Sterling, founder and creator of Truformance and ProgramKing and discuss the ins and outs of working with professional athletes and sports people on a 1:1 basis. With a client base including English Championsip, Premier League, International and World Cup players, the onboarding methods, movement capabilities and networking requirements needed to support these clients were just some of the topics touched upon throughout this episode!

This episode sees a Mental Health Awareness focus. Dan and Martin spend time with Paul Hinchy who, on the face of it all, would be seen as an outgoing, social, successful man. He however has been no stranger to anxiety and depression and here talks openly about his journey and the twists and turns it has taken including dreading family holidays, having been a Personal Training client and how just achieving his "physical goal" wasn't enough.

This episode sees Martin and Dan joined by Founder of The Box Manchester 1:1 PT Studio and Gym, Tom Brewin. The Gents delved in to Tom's journey from working as a Fitness Coach, dipping his toes in to Duty Management, making the transition to full-time Personal Trainer whilst juggling other responsibilities and then the tipping point that finalised the decision of opening his own space and all of the lessons learned along the way.

This episode sees Dan and Martin joined by Personal Trainer Nikki Harvey to discuss her journey from overweight student traveller to bodybuilding champion and then on to establishing her online coaching and personal training business. Including refreshing honesty around that ever elusive "happy" feeling that eludes many of us continuously.

This episode sees Martin and Dan discuss what having a "vision" for your business means. Building that out and using it as the over-arching theme to give direction and clarity when it comes to decision making.

In this episode Dan and Martin speak with Archon creator Matt Ford on how he has revolutionised the idea of fitness testing off the back of his experiences and vision of having a level playing field for performance measurement

In this episode Dan and Martin give an introduction to themselves and an insight in to the paths that they have taken all the way up until beginning to work within commercial fitness environments