Welcome to Project Savage, Hosted by Ray Gonzalez. This podcast is intended to connect with like minded individuals where we talk business, fitness, travel and everything in between!
In this episode I talk about how to open a gym, using the steps that I did. Hopefully this can guide you or put some things in perspective before going all in.
In this episode I sit down with Dr. Bo Babenko, he's an ex regionals athlete in the CrossFit world and physical therapist. He explains his opinions on the way the healthcare system is set up and how he is trying to change the game 1% at a time. Listen in to understand how we works with his clients, not your average "physical therapist".
In this episode I sit down with Vince Carter, creator of Elevate, a program made to help all athletes thrive and "ELEVATE" for there sport/life, physically and mentally. This man Vince does so much for the youth and community that I had to get him on here to let y'all know a bit more in depth about himself, from the days of a B-Boy to him being an athlete himself to where he is now and going. Don't miss this episode we have some gems of inspiration and motivation from 2 dudes living out there dreams.
In this episode I sit down with Anthony Woods a 3x IFBB Olympian, we talk about his journey leading to that part of his life, to the mental strength it takes to be a bodybuilder, to where he is now and how he trains his clients. YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOTq-cD0DfC2U-T-u739xRA?view_as=subscriber Instagram @raygonzalezzz https://www.instagram.com/raygonzalezzz/ @savageelitefitness https://www.instagram.com/savageelitefitness/
In this episode I have the opportunity to sit down with David King and talk about his grind in the music industry, some ups and downs, and how now he is beginning to see some more traction with his music career in the Spanish world. The key to success is to never give up on your dream, keep working, the grind don't stop!
In this episode I sit with Oscar Benitez of TenacityFit, we talk some fitness, being trainers, starting a brand, and he lets us in on what Tenacity means to him. Instagram @raygonzalezzz https://www.instagram.com/raygonzalezzz/ @savageelitefitness https://www.instagram.com/savageelitefitness/
In this episode I sit down with Ed Ebrahimi, owner of Pro Stitch USA. We talk the industry of Branding and running a clothing company, the ups and downs of it and things he recommends when starting in the industry. YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOTq-cD0DfC2U-T-u739xRA?view_as=subscriber Instagram @raygonzalezzz https://www.instagram.com/raygonzalezzz/ @savageelitefitness https://www.instagram.com/savageelitefitness/
In this episode I break down how you can take advantage of a negative situation that you are in and make it into a positive, whether that's finally executing a business idea, reading a book, getting in shape etc. It all works the same! Do what you've always wanted now!
In this Quarantine episode I sit down with Erica Gonzalez aka the wife, we talk about how and where we've traveled and how you need to have a now or never mentality when you do things like this, later might never happen. Hope this can shed some light during this Covid-19 Pandemic! Let this be a lesson.
In this episode I sit down with Quilisto Madera aka Kilo The Kid, he lets us know his journey into the fight game and what it takes to be a fighter in the Boxing world. Kilo has sparred with some of the top boxers like Triple G, Andre Ward and Daniel Jacobs just to name a few.
In this episode I talk about a silly situation that happened to me that was a learning experience for the better. I hope this experience that I went through can help some of you overcome some tough times, or possibly you can relate!
In this episode I go into depth of what steps I'm taking as a gym owner to retain my members during this corona virus pandemic that has all of us shutting down our businesses. I explain how I'm providing value even if members can't come to the gym, and how you can still make income with a closed gym. These are a few steps that are working for me so far, hopefully it can help others. Things may change in the coming weeks so I will keep you gym owners posted on another episode if needed.
In this episode Xach Wagner aka William Corduroy explains to us what lead him to become an artist, how he developed his skills with instruments and how he produces his own music. This young man is very talented and on the rise with his unique style of music. YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOTq-cD0DfC2U-T-u739xRA?view_as=subscriber Instagram @raygonzalezzz https://www.instagram.com/raygonzalezzz/ @savageelitefitness https://www.instagram.com/savageelitefitness/
In this episode I Sit down with Bryon Woods, owner of Gold Label Organics, we get into some topics of CBD that I felt new users would potentially have and how it helps the body, mentally and physically. Snippet videos on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOTq-cD0DfC2U-T-u739xRA?view_as=subscriber Instagram @raygonzalezzz https://www.instagram.com/raygonzalezzz/ @savageelitefitness https://www.instagram.com/savageelitefitness/
In this episode I come down to Irvine, Ca to have a conversation with Aaron Saltzman. He recently just opened his gym Rise Above Fit and is still building. We go into how it is to start a gym and what it takes to stand out from other trainers. YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOTq-cD0DfC2U-T-u739xRA?view_as=subscriber Instagram @raygonzalezzz https://www.instagram.com/raygonzalezzz/ @savageelitefitness https://www.instagram.com/savageelitefitness/
In this episode I sit with former CrossFit Games athlete and Rick Ross personal trainer, Garret Fisher. We talk about his road to the CrossFit Games, some ups and downs overcoming injuries and his online fitness business, The PowerHour. YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOTq-cD0DfC2U-T-u739xRA?view_as=subscriber Instagram @raygonzalezzz https://www.instagram.com/raygonzalezzz/ @savageelitefitness https://www.instagram.com/savageelitefitness/
In this episode I sit down with Joe Cannon, a man that wears many hats. He owns 7 Barbershops, he's a pastor, Broker, author and then some. We talk about how he started in the barber game and how faith has lead the way.
On this episode I sit down with David Saha, we get into how it is to climb mountains and how to prepare for them.
In this episode I sit down with JD, he talks about his production company FLVR and how he creates content for Restaurants.
In this episode I sit down with Billy Pierce to talk about how he overcame some bad times in his life and how fitness in a way helped him out.
In this episode I talk about the steps to being a great trainer in the fitness industry, I've had over 11 years of experience training clients and have owned a gym for over 8 years.
In this episode I sit down with Ink Bully AKA Bryan Lares to talk about his start up in the tattoo world.
On this episode I sit down with Jesse, a Massage therapist to talk on his start up, and some business tips for anyone wanting to get into that field and also the benefits of massage therapy.
On this first ever episode I talk about how I began my journey as a fitness trainer to eventually creating my own gym.
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