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Aspire Higher

Aspire Higher

By David Glaser

Dave Glaser, CSCS, believes that fitness and nutrition play a critical role in our mental health. Over the past nine years as a strength coach, he has integrated mental, physical, emotional, financial, and spiritual pillars of health to help clients blow past limiting beliefs to reach their true potential in life, fitness, and performance.
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Master Your Mindset with Danny Chacon

Aspire HigherApr 06, 2020

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Where Do We Come From with Robert Wunderlich
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How to Workout at Home with Chad Lorenson
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How to Easily Incorporate Meal Prep for Weight Loss
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How Choosing the Right Exercises Gets You Results
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How to Lose Weight Fast as a Busy Dad

How to Lose Weight Fast as a Busy Dad

Nothing worth it was ever easy.  Although today's healthy habit may seem simple to start, it won't be easy to maintain!  Being mindful about what we eat is a great place to start when it comes to implementing a new habit that could make a major lasting change in our lives.

For our three main body types, we recommend different ratios of vegetables to fruit to take in the recommended amount of fiber per day plus have sustainable energy to pursue all of your responsibilities and passions!

Subscribe, give us a rating and review, and please share this episode with one person you think would benefit from the recommendations mentioned today!

Oct 21, 202009:02
Why Rest is as Important as Work
Oct 15, 202007:32
What is Mindful Eating?

What is Mindful Eating?

And how can it help us reach our top goals?  I wanted to give you a quick and helpful habit that you can implement easily today.  Mindful eating is all about tuning into your body's natural digestive responses.

It takes about 20 minutes for the stomach to tell the brain that it's full and here are a few ways to become more mindful of our eating habits to truly enjoy our busy lives while reaching our top goals! 

Oct 13, 202006:04
The Most Important Healthy Habit for Busy Parents
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The Most Important Habit You Need Right Now
Sep 30, 202004:32
How to Persevere Above It All with Kane Patterson
Sep 01, 202056:44
The Benefits of Visceral Manual Therapy with Dr. Missy Albrecht
Jun 09, 202049:22
Never Give In with Morgan Kanaber
Apr 28, 202055:10
Master Your Mindset with Danny Chacon

Master Your Mindset with Danny Chacon

Coach Daniel Chacon is a former professional Muay Thai and MMA fighter who has a passion for coaching striking and Jiu-Jitsu athletes.  He has coached athletes of all levels for the past ten years as a chief instructor at his own studio and others.  

On today's episode, we discuss a wide variety of topics to include his Jiu-Jitsu and Muy Thai journey and what it takes to compete at the highest level with the world's best coaches.  Coach Danny Chacon is a certified persoanl trainer, crossfit coach, Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and a Kru (muay thai teacher) who can be reached via his website at coachdannychacon.com or on Instagram @dcdreamer13 

He is passionate about personally developing his clients to be the best they can be mentally, physically, and spiritually.   

Please subscribe, rate, and review the Aspire Higher podcast on iTunes, YouTube or Spotify for more interviews with inspiring coaches, athletes, and stories in the world of fitness, nutrition, and martial arts.    For your free 7 Step Guid to build a business, master online training, and eventually open your own studio click daveglaser.com

Apr 06, 202049:06
Work with Purpose with Kristina Martinez

Work with Purpose with Kristina Martinez

On this week's episode, Kristina Martinez and Dave Glaser discuss how the Coronavirus impacts our lifestyle, occupational therapy for veterans and active duty military, and how fitness and nutrition combats anxiety and depression.   Kristina's story is truly one that will show you that when we change our mindset, we can achieve anything we set our minds to.

Kristina Martinez has her Masters in OT, CPT, is an author, speaker, and her mission in life is to help women who have survived trauma to reach their truest potential.

If her message resonated with you today, please reach out to her on Instagram @kristinamariefit or on her upcoming website risefunctionalwellness.com

Mar 23, 202001:04:33
Fight Oar Die with Evan Stratton
Mar 16, 202047:06
American Dream with Magda Khalifa
Mar 09, 202039:50
Your Business Will Only Grow as Much as You Do

Your Business Will Only Grow as Much as You Do

"Your business will only grow as much as you do" Bob Sugar

I've taken this to heart when it comes to owning my business over the past four years.  Once I began to realize that I was stuck in a rut, I turned to business authors and personal growth books to learn more about myself and how to run my personal training business.

In step seven of the How to Build a Business series, Dave covers what helped him get unstuck and continues to help him move his business forward... even when times are lean like quarter four of last year!

Grab the free version of Aspire Higher or book a free call with Dave at daveglaser.com now!

Feb 12, 202012:41
Social Media Marketing

Social Media Marketing

How to scale your business as a personal trainer is the topic for today's Financially Free Friday episode!  We follow up the last five weeks in this series with the hot topic of Social Media Marketing Strategies for your business with platforms such as Facebook and Instagram!

Dave Glaser, CPT, CSCS, PN1 owns Fit Life Champions in Denver, Co.  A private personal training studio that specializes in online programs for busy adults that want to improve mental health, decrease stress, and boost energy.

Connect with Dave now via his calendar at www.daveglaser.com

Feb 11, 202009:58
Scale Your Business

Scale Your Business

How to scale your business as a personal trainer is the topic for today's Financially Free Friday episode!  We follow up the last four weeks in this series with the "Scalability" portion of your business with either small group training or online personal training!

Dave Glaser, CPT, CSCS, PN1 owns Fit Life Champions in Denver, Co.  A private personal training studio that specializes in online programs for busy adults that want to improve mental health, decrease stress, and boost energy.

Connect with Dave now via his calendar at www.daveglaser.com

Feb 10, 202008:32
Find Your First Client

Find Your First Client

How to begin a personal training business in just 7 steps!  We follow up the last three weeks in this series with the "HOW" to find your first client and define your "hot market"!

Dave Glaser, CPT, CSCS, PN1 owns Fit Life Champions in Denver, Co.  A private personal training studio that specializes in online programs for busy adults that want to improve mental health, decrease stress, and boost energy.

Connect with Dave now via his calendar at www.daveglaser.com

Feb 09, 202008:30
Choose a Training Philosophy

Choose a Training Philosophy

How to begin a personal training business in just 7 steps!  We follow up the last two weeks episodes with the "HOW" portion of your business.  How do you want to train your clients to help the realize their goals?

Dave Glaser, CPT, CSCS, PN1 owns Fit Life Champions in Denver, Co.  A private personal training studio that specializes in online programs for busy adults that want to improve mental health, decrease stress, and boost energy.

Connect with Dave now via his calendar at www.daveglaser.com

Feb 07, 202007:11
The Best Certifications

The Best Certifications

How to begin a personal training business in just 7 steps!  We begin with which certifications are best to fit your business.

Dave Glaser, CPT, CSCS, PN1 owns Fit Life Champions in Denver, Co.  A private personal training studio that specializes in online programs for busy adults that want to improve mental health, decrease stress, and boost energy.

Connect with Dave now via his calendar at www.daveglaser.com

Feb 04, 202009:21
Profitable Business Model and Revenue Streams

Profitable Business Model and Revenue Streams

From the Financially Free Friday version of The Aspire Higher podcast, Dave Glaser, CSCS, lays out the fifth and final reason why personal training businesses fail in the first 18 months!  If you missed the first four reasons on our top five, please subscribe on iTunes or Spotify to get notified when new episodes are released!

Profitable business models and proven revenue streams are what we are discussing this week on the podcast and Dave shares a personal account of how he began to include these in his business.  You are not alone when it comes to not knowing where to begin when building up your clientele.

Download your free eBook 7 Step Guide to Build a Personal Training business at daveglaser.com now!

Feb 03, 202009:34
Leadership Dysfunction Can Sink the Ship
Feb 01, 202007:41
Clear, Concise, and Compelling Value Proposition
Jan 30, 202008:14
Collaborate, Create, and Contribute with Lindsey Rainwater

Collaborate, Create, and Contribute with Lindsey Rainwater

Lindsey Rainwater is an experienced business advisor, executive coach and the founder of The Women in Fitness Association (WIFA).

WIFA is the global association supporting women in their career trajectory helping them rise to their fullest potential in business and life. The Women in Fitness Association (WIFA) is the global non-profit organization that exists to support women of all ages and races to succeed both professionally and personally within the fitness industry. WIFA membership includes quarterly virtual meetings, live gatherings, mentorship pairing, networking capabilities, speaking and presenting opportunities, and blog contributions.

She is known for her work advising businesses on their internal processes and systems, her original published content, additionally supporting individuals in transformational change and leadership development.

Lindsey is a widely published author, has been featured in many podcasts, books, facilitated keynote talks and workshops. In 2017, IHRSA (International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association) recognized her as a “Rising Star”.

Her intention is to help individuals and organizations enjoy necessary change in order to succeed.

Jan 29, 202036:48
How Value Propositions Help You Sell
Jan 27, 202008:57
Why Do Personal Training Businesses Fail

Why Do Personal Training Businesses Fail

As stated by Forbes magazine recently, 80% of businesses fail within the first year and a half because of these five reasons! The reasons why shocked me!

Reason #1: Not really in touch with customers through deep dialogue.

From a personal training perspective, we lose that deep dialogue when we no longer ask our members what they need and what will solve their pain.


Jan 26, 202008:52
Daniel Lanskey Investment Advisor

Daniel Lanskey Investment Advisor

Daniel Lanskey is an investment advisor with Trinity Wealth Strategies that specializes in working with small businesses and personal training gyms.  His passion for fitness led him to place in an NPC event a few years ago.

Dave Glaser, owner of Fit Life Champions, coaches personal trainers to build a business, master online training, and open their own gym.  Download your free eBook at daveglaser.com

Jan 23, 202040:18
Tyson Gaylord Digital Marketing Transformation Shaper
Jan 22, 202039:36
Nate Ewert Massage Therapist and Wellness Center Owner

Nate Ewert Massage Therapist and Wellness Center Owner

Nate Ewert is a Licensed Massage Therapist with over 18 years of experience and a practitioner and educator in Denver.  We have known each other for over five years and he was instrumental in helping me network and develop my niche market.

You may learn more about him and his businesses at http://www.intentionalpathwellness.com or https://www.ssperformancemassage.com and www.denverhikingclub.com to get involved with his community.

Dave Glaser is owner of www.fitlifechampions.com and www.daveglaser.com with a goal to leave a legacy in fitness and nutrition through trainers wanting to build a business, master online training, and open their own gym.

To find out your Enneagram personality type, take the test at 9types.com and send your results to Dave at believeberealbebold@gmail.com for more information!

Jan 20, 202037:45
Caloni Michelle Personal Brand Strategist

Caloni Michelle Personal Brand Strategist

Caloni Michelle is a personal branding strategist. After completing her master’s degree in business administration and building her personal brand, Caloni decided that she wanted to leave the corporate world in pursuit of helping others build their personal brands.

Caloni Michelle's company, Brandstrom - A Personal Branding Agency - specializes in brand strategy, brand design, social media and digital marketing. She works with social media influencers, coaches, authors, speakers, network marketers and other entrepreneurs.
She has been featured on ABC, FOX, NBC + CBS along with various other radio shows, podcasts and publications.  Their unique process begins with building a foundation for your brand with a strategy to combine verbal strategy, visual strategy, and design that leads to execution of your goals.

Dave Glaser is a business coach for personal trainers that want to build a business, master online training, and open their own gym.  For the past five years, Fit Life Champions has grown from one client to serving members all over the world with online fitness and nutrition programs for busy adults that want to improve mental health, decrease stress, and boost energy.

To find out your Enneagram personality type, take the test at 9types.com and send your results to Dave at believeberealbebold@gmail.com for more information!

Jan 13, 202042:17
Barry Donovan First Impression Warrior
Jan 10, 202033:26
Nick Meyer CO State Record Holder Bench Press

Nick Meyer CO State Record Holder Bench Press

Nick has been in business as a personal trainer for over five years and finds the most success from building relationships with members at his corporate facility at Lifetime Fitness in Westminster, Co.  That's where we met a few years ago as I was a member and he was a new trainer from Montana.  He noticed a shirt I was wearing and introduced himself politely.  From there, we stayed connected over the years and he recently visited my studio where we boxed for an evening.  He enjoys high intensity exercise so that he can stay lean while he prepares for his next powerlifting meet at the end of July, 2018.

To find out your Enneagram personality type, take the test at 9types.com and send your results to Dave at believeberealbebold@gmail.com for more information!

Jan 07, 202027:06
Stephen Michael Andrews Spotted Dog Digital Media
Jan 06, 202035:44
Top 10 Reasons Exercise Helps Fight Depression and Anxiety

Top 10 Reasons Exercise Helps Fight Depression and Anxiety

The Top 10 Reasons Exercise Fights Depression and Anxiety

“Be kind.  For everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about.”― 
Wendy MassThe Candymakers

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1.   Boost Self-Esteem– The most important reason to exercise is self-efficacy.  Feelings of burden and inadequacy are what bring me down the fastest, which inspires me to push forward and harder in each workout.

2.  Exercise reduces stress– Each and every workout pushes me further than the one before.  Resistance training reduces stress by boosting serotonin and lowers cortisol, the stress hormone.  Working out with others will also lower stress by building a support system around you, eliminating the feelings of solitude.

3.  Improves sleep– Throughout college, anxiety destroyed my sleep patterns.  Tossing and turning until 2-3 am nightly affected performance in class and prevented me from reaching my goals in a timely manner.  Since graduation in 2012, I added a melatonin supplement to my daily routine and increased the intensity of exercise which has made a huge difference in getting the quality of sleep.

4. Improves muscle tone and strength- Progress over time and reaching fitness goals drastically improves my confidence over time, eliminating the depressing and anxious thoughts speeding through my mind and heart.

5. Reduces body fat– A combination with diet and exercise, a positive body image can greatly improve feelings of self-efficacy.

6. Strengthens heart and lowers blood pressure- Having high blood pressure logically raises stress and anxiety, but because of exercise, I will prevent those feelings and a premature death from heart disease.

7. Increases energy level- Just as the downward spiral is continued without exercise, the opposite is true when I have a great routine and motivation to exercise.  The more exercise in my life, the more energy I have to put into the success of my business and personal life.

8. Ward off anxiety and feelings of depression- I implement the higher intensity exercise into my fitness routine to take a break from the stress of life for an hour or so.  I never used to practice self-care and take “me time” until this year, knowing that in order to achieve my business and personal goals I must feel deserving of that time set aside for me.

9. Builds stronger bones– Resistance training places stress on bones, bending them and strengthening them without breaking.  Red blood cells are formed in the marrow of our bones increasing the importance of strong, healthy bones.  After exercise becomes routine, the body functions better over time and hormones level out to improve mood.

10. Look better, feel better- Losing 15 pounds of unhealthy weight got others asking “How did you make a change?”.  You better believe the difference that makes in my life and helped the self-esteem increase over time.

To find out your Enneagram personality type, take the test at 9types.com and send your results to Dave at believeberealbebold@gmail.com for more information!


Jan 04, 202008:11
Top 5 Reasons Businesses Fail

Top 5 Reasons Businesses Fail

As stated by Forbes magazine recently, 80% of businesses fail within the first year and a half because of these five reasons! The reasons why shocked me!

Reason #1: Not really in touch with customers through deep dialogue.
Reason #2: No real differentiation in the market (lack of value propositions)
Reason #3: Failure to communicate value propositions in clear, concise and compelling fashion
Reason #4: Leadership breakdown at the top (yes- founder dysfunction)
Reason#5: Inability to nail a profitable business model with proven revenue streams.

Can you identify one of these five reasons that are wavering in your business?

I certainly can pin point exactly what's happening at Fit Life Champions that causes membership to rise and fall! And this is hard to admit but I'm going to be completely transparent with you, if I may?

The top reason that membership wavered in 2017 was because of Reason #4: Leadership.

2017 kicked me in the teeth personally. Two breakups and three health scares with my daughter put me in a dark place. But you know what? I didn't quit.

Instead, I went back to the basics. I began talking to my members about what was going on, asked for their support, and created a new purpose and passion within my business. And that came to fruition in a new mission statement, "Fit Life Champions specializes in online personal training for busy adults that want to improve mental health, decrease stress, and boost energy."

Does that quick story of our unique selling proposition (usp) clearly check reasons off the list above?

#1: I began to speak and connect with our members and ask what their needs were
#2: I began to set Fit Life Champions apart in the Denver area by working with trauma survirors
#3: I began taping YouTube videos that clearly state the how, what, and most importantly the why we work with mental health paired with fitness and nutrition.
#4: I took a long, hard look at myself to determine if the responsibility fell on my shoulder and dove deep into the Ennegram assessment which you can learn more about yourself at 9types.com (it's free)
#5: This reason has always been in place and that's the area of expertise I bring to the table SO THAT when the first four reasons breakdown, the business model and its systems will keep running in case you (as the business owner) need to step away to deal with personal matters.

Thankfully, I had the systems in place with a team that I trust to support in the time of need. If your worst case scenario happened today... would your business continue to run without you present every day?!

A few years ago, I would have also said nope, no way. Which is why I've written out ALL of my systems in an easy to access online course to teach you how to scale your business in-person, online, and eventually open your own gym!

We are halfway through our fall mentorship program and I am wanting to give a shout out to those that are crushing their goals right now, only 4 weeks into the program.

Because of the outstanding efforts of our community growing together, we are inviting you to jump all-in and join us to finish out the program strong! We are offering a one time only special to gain lifetime access to the mentorship program so that you can study at your own pace.

What do you need the most help with today in your business?  I'd love to help guide you to earn more money in less time today.  This program includes everything you need to set yourself up for ultimate success because you will be completely finished implementing these systems for big things in 2019!

To find out your Enneagram personality type, take the test at 9types.com and send your results to Dave at believeberealbebold@gmail.com for more information!

Jan 02, 202018:12
Jiu-Jitsu, Mindset, and Yogic Philosophy with Mark Genco
Dec 31, 201929:12
Light the Fire with Eliot Marshall

Light the Fire with Eliot Marshall

Professor Eliot Marshall and I sat down to talk about life, jiu-jitsu, and parenting on the Aspire Higher Podcast. After a spiritual awakening in his life, Eliot needed to make a change in his life for the sake of his family and his health. In spite of a lifetime of physical achievements and success, he was experiencing major anxiety and sleepless nights.

A truly unique quality of Eliot’s is that he is equally adept fighting in the octagon, teaching a class of adults, or effortlessly commanding the attention of a packed room of five-year-old students! He describes his teaching style as being very basic. Though many instructors like to teach elaborate moves, and base their classes around whatever new technique they are practicing, Eliot prefers to stick to the fundamentals. He believes that however effective a particular move might be, solid fundamentals are what make a person a skilled martial artist. To try a free class, visit their website at www.eastonbjj.com

As a result, Eliot Marshall is driven to lead his community to achieve everything they've ever wanted through martial arts, jiu-jitsu and muay-thai kickboxing. His personal mission and message is present in every class he teaches at the Easton Academy in Denver, CO and I am grateful that he took the time to speak to me about mental health and martial arts.

Dave Glaser is a blue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and a student at the Easton Academy in Denver, Co. He is also a strength coach for athletes of all levels with over six years of experience specializing in injury prevention and sports performance while leading the community at Fit Life Champions. Their app is available on iPhone and Android and when you download today by searching FLC Online, you will receive one free week of online personal training and one month of the PrepWars meal prep virtual workshop! Click www.fitlifechampions.comnow for your free programs now!

To find out your Enneagram personality type, take the test at 9types.com and send your results to Dave at believeberealbebold@gmail.com for more information!

Dec 30, 201952:52
Your Presence Matters with Megan Renderer

Your Presence Matters with Megan Renderer

Megan Renderer, doctoral candidate in clinical psychology at The University of Denver and jiu-jitsu blue belt teammate at Easton Training Center, joined me on today's episode to discuss the benefits of the jiu-jitsu has on mental health. She believes that the community within our school is a difference maker for those that gravitate to the sport of jiu-jitsu because we become a part of something that is bigger than ourselves.
Dave Glaser, CSCS, is an online personal trainer with workout and nutrition programs for jiu-jitsu athletes that include kettlebells, Olympic lifting, and meal prep to save you time and money. Please connect with him on Instagram @daveglaser_cscs for more details on all the programs that Fit Life Champions has for athletes of all sports.
Oct 29, 201940:48
Never Give Up with Chasity Snowden

Never Give Up with Chasity Snowden

Chasity Snowden has been a blessing to get to know over the past six months. We originally met on social media but continued to connect over shared interests except for Crossfit. On today's episode, we learn how she got into the sport and why she made the choice to go "ALL-IN" and compete at the Games.
Her perspective on life and business is an inspiration to me and many more through her FLA- Fearlessly Authentic community she runs from her home in Florida. If her message resonates with you today, please don't hesitate to reach out to her on Instagram @chasitysnowden_fla or on Facebook at Chasity Snowden Coaching
Sep 11, 201935:16
Free Range Mindset with Quinton Varce

Free Range Mindset with Quinton Varce

This week's episode features teacher, coach, and personal trainer Quinton Varce from Colorado Springs, Co.  Quinton and I connected via Instagram @127fitness because of common interests such as coaching, living with purpose, and sharing our passion.  He is currently teaching physical education at a charter school ranked #168 in the country academically and plans to open his own charter school, Free Range on the Front Range.  

That passion project comes from his mission to give back to future generations through movement education and helping youth find their purpose.  Tune in from Dave Glaser's home in Denver, Co to hear the whole story and please subscribe to his podcast about fitness, life, and nutrition on iTunes now!  Dave was honored to be a recent guest on the 127fitness podcast!

Aug 13, 201944:37