Coachable
By Kevin Dineen
Coachable Jul 27, 2020
Episode 29: Giving Golfers the Gift of Fitness with Coach Kev Duffy
What is TPI? Why is golf fitness so important? So many topics surrounding these questions and Coach Kev uncovers them all.
Episode 28: Hunting for Clues from clients with Kyle Balzer
Loved this in-depth conversation with physical therapist Kyle Balzer.
The conversation revolves around Kyle Balzer’s background and what it’s like to be a physical therapist working with clients and other coaches or therapists.
Just a few talking points:
- How Kyle Balzer became interested in physical therapy while in PT school after listening to lectures by Larie Draper.
- How he was particularly drawn to Charlie Weingroff’s work because of his focus on the human body’s ability to adapt to stress and how to continue training people.
- How their practice differs from most insurance-based physical therapy practices.
- What Kyle believes the best physical therapists have in common
- Underrated: He also acknowledges the importance of communication and teamwork among healthcare providers.
- Kyle says it’s important to continue learning and growing as a physical therapist.
Episode 27: Finding Obesity Solutions with Dr Spencer Nadolsky
Episode 27 kicks off with Dr. Spencer Nadolsky, who specializes in obesity medicine. What is obesity, how to fight it, and the importance of a healthy lifestyle are covered in this interview in addition to:
- Why Spencer eventually chose obesity over orthopedic medicine
- How new the field of Obesity medicine is
- Who benefits the MOST from a new exercise routine
- The importance of small changes to significantly improve people’s health
- Weight loss as a springboard to be able to do more activities of daily living
- The importance of empathy for doctors and coaches
- Public health efforts - where should they focus?
- Myths about Gyms and intimidation
Episode 26: Brick and Mortar Principles with Chiropractor Dr. Pat Feder
Get to know the STL brick and mortar business man Dr Pat Feder.
Episode 25: Breaking down Feedback to build up Clients with Aram Grigorian
Here’s just a few of the things we covered in this fun and practical conversation
- How he handles new beginnings (twice!)
- Transitioning from in person -> virtual -> in person
- Difference between east and west coast clients
- Managing your mind during change
- Simplifying decision making in one simple step
- Delivering obvious messages in creative and valuable ways
- How he’s an emotional support animal for his clients
- Role of frequency and consistency in getting results
- celebrating common people achieving common results > celebrating celebrity
- The importance of asking great questions
- The importance of friction in your fitness journey
- The number one reason trainers need to charge what they’re worth
I loved our conversation and am sure you will too
Episode 24: Stacking Simple Skills with Bryan Krahn
✅ Why a niche as a coach is so important
✅ His own evolution as a coach
✅ The role of long-form content in his career
✅ The differences between in person clinical experience and virtual coaches
✅ What most people ACTUALLY need to do (surprising)
✅ What is JUNK volume?
✅ How the industry has swung the pendulum (and where it is today)
✅ Why everyone over 40 should probably stop using this tool
✅ Sleep experiments gone right
I loved our conversation and hope every client gets a chance to listen to the practical advice Bryan has.
I know you’ll enjoy!
Episode 23: Advancing The Intermediate Client with Ali Gilbert
This was a fun one - albeit shorter than usual - with Ali Gilbert. We broke down how some people can't get out of their own way in order to make progress, and what they need to do in order to do it. It's always a blast chatting with Ali and I think you'll love it.
Episode 22 with Kevin Palmieri
Episode 21: Sumit Seth of Naamly on Serving the Fitness and Service Industry
Sumit Seth, the founder of Naamly, joins me to chat about the service industry, his favorite books, relationship marketplaces, his favorite ways of learning, how he operates his business (*12 week year!) and much MUCH more.
We also broke down:
- his challenges in growing Naamly
- uncommon mindset hacks
- how he's growing within the fitness industry
- KPI's - both leading and lagging - for the fitness industry
- How the 'war is won twice'
- His plan to leave a legacy
Sumit is also a sponsor of the STL Fitness Conference and I cannot wait for you to meet him in person or on this podcast interview.
Episode 20: 10 Quotes you can use (part 1)
Episode 19 with Katie Goss & Andrew Dettlebach from Whealth
In this episode with Andrew Dettlebach and Katie Goss of Whealth we cover:
✅ How their initiation to injuries led them to physical therapy
✅ How important the pain is within the treatment puzzle
✅ How they had to start their business from scratch in 2020
✅ The meaning behind their company name
✅ How focusing less on sales boosted their business
✅ The Most polarizing topics in therapy and fitness fields
✅How they structure their day (they’re night owls!)
✅ Their current workout routine
✅ How they deal with criticism
✅ Why pelvic health continues to be an overlooked topic
And MUCH, much more!
Episode 18 with Jill Coleman: Breaking Down Your Business to Build Your Brand
✅ Why scarcity exists in the fitness industry
✅ How she overcame self limiting beliefs
✅ The pandemic boomerang
✅ Three traits of successful trainers
✅ How to balance energy as a trainer
✅ The future of the most successful coach
✅ Jill’s two types of business clients
✅ What’s better: followers or engagement
And MUCH more
Episode 17 with Tony Gentilcore
Episode 16 with Amber Tacy of Dancers Who Lift
Episode 15: Advancing Your Pelvic Health with Dr Sarah Duvall
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
✅ How pelvic health is more important than ever for athletic females
✅ How Sarah has learned from her own hypermobility and injuries
✅ How far pre and post natal training has come in the last ten years
✅ How specific lifting recommendations from doctors can be misleading
Plus much more!
Episode 14 with Jim Ferris: Teaching Tips, Annual Planning, Networking nuances and more
Episode 13: Get Better at Golf (in the gym) with Coach Mike McDonnell
Episode 12 with Luka Hocevar: Advanced Business Strategies to Grow your Gym
Episode 11 with Ali Gilbert: How to Make Men Healthier TODAY
Make more money in 2023 in 5 Simple Steps
Episode 9: Secrets of September’s Workouts
Episode 8: 8 Business Lessons Foundational to Survival
As I look back on the last 12 months, 8 lessons rose to the surface that have helped us last as a small business in an ever changing NYC brick and mortar landscape:
1) Adapt or die
2) ask for it / don't wait for it
3) We / me
4) Being Prepared
5) 3 Essential Traits for Successful Personal Trainers
6) What gets measured gets managed / what gets managed, gets changed!
7) Reflection / regrets
8) Reminded > taught.
Episode 7: Robinhood and Fitness Have This in Common
March 2nd, 2021: Robinhood isn't just a movie anymore, in fact...it's a controversial trading platform. Why so controversial, and what in the world does it have to do with fitness?
Also, this is the first solocast - I break down the real reason Wall Street is slightly bothered by Robinhood and why trainers and nutritionists* don't sell you supplements before they ask you what your current 'portfolio' is.
*virtuous ones, at least.
Episode 6: what is pelvic health?
Episode 5 with 20 Year Training Industry Veteran Jim Ferris
In addition, Jim has pivoted quite nicely to a different combination of revenue streams. We also break down his favorite cheesesteak in Philly, the best workout music, his passion for rowing, and a great opportunity to learn from him for younger coaches.
Enjoy!