Lift Free And Diet Hard with Andrew Coates

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EP #307 Rachel Henley: Lead Magnets, Email Lists, and How Social Media Stardom Does and Doesn't Change You Apr 23, 2024

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Rachel Henley has one of the most popular and fastest growing IG accounts in the fitness industry. Learn how:

-She used a lead magnet to grow a 90,000 subscriber email list.

-How social media and her list helped explode her business.

-How knowing her metrics helps.

-How she uses her authentic humour to attract her ideal audience.

-Social media has changed her life but how little has changed about her.

EP #306 Jaime Filer: Interaction Not Transaction Apr 10, 2024

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Jaime Filer joins me in a discussion about focusing on how the other person can come out of an interaction better and why she so naturally approaches interactions this way. Jaime takes a selfless interest in others while knowing how to ask for opportunities that also provide value to the person she's asking.

Please check out more of Jaime: https://www.instagram.com/jaim91?igsh=MWVxYWpxdHM2N2R6eg==

EP #305 Nick Shaw: Authenticity in Your Brand and Media, Dealing With Rough Patches, and Getting Comfortable Promoting Yourself Mar 19, 2024

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Nick Shaw, co-founder and CEO of Renaissance Periodization guests to talk about:

-How RP succeeded when it let Dr. Mike Israetel be his authentic self

-How to navigate conflict with people online

-The role luck plays in success

-Dealing with rough patches

-Getting comfortable with self promotion

-and more

EP #304 Mark Young: How I Almost Died, Plus Lessons From Old School Fitness Industry Networks Feb 20, 2024

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Mark Young has been long overdue for an appearance. Mark made a surprise appearance at my 2023 conference after a major health scare and painstaking road to recovery. Follow the tale Mark shares with Mark's trademark humour.

Mark also shares his experience and wisdom from a lengthy career that predates the rise of social media. He shares how affiliate networks and blogs worked, and lessons that endure.

EP #303 Dr Natasha Barnes: How to Develop Your Coaching Program Offering, Training for Climbers, and Boundaries vs Responsiveness Feb 13, 2024

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Dr Natasha Barnes joins to talk about:

- her work coaching climbing athletes

- important concepts in strength training that coaches should focus on,

- How she runs her online programs and lessons for coaches in developing their own

- Navigating fear of injuries with clients

-Boundaries vs responsiveness

-and much more

EP #302 Andres Vargas: Nutrition, Training, or Both Feb 06, 2024

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Should you specialize in nutrition or training, or do both. Andres Vargas provides context and why he offers both for his clients. We also wade into the confusing realm of social media training, and talk about the fundamental that matter and the sensational stuff that doesn't. Plus much more.

EP #301 Tasha Whelan: Generosity and Abundance Jan 30, 2024

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Take a lesson from Tasha Whelan's kind, generous, and abundant mindset. Tasha is the consummate cheerleader for friends and peers all while working tirelessly to be successful leader, coach, and educator. Notice how Tasha tries to flip the questions and attention back on me during this fun discussion. We discuss where this comes from, the importance of communication skills, and other notes on continuing education.

EP #300 Sean Madden: The growing popularity of MMA in fitness, training considerations, and coaching a celebrity Jan 23, 2024

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Sean Madden joins on a special episode, lifetime #300. Going forward I will officially count all 300, including the original 150 with my good friend Dean Guedo as cohost. Sean talks about:

- the growing popularity of MMA within fitness and in general

-important training considerations for MMA

-coaching a celebrity(someone I personally am a big fan of) listen in to find out who

EP #149 Paul Revelia: The Value of Industry Friends and Going From Solo Coach to Building a Team Jan 17, 2024

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Paul Revelia joins to talk about the impact of having like minded peers, role models, and kindred spirits close to him throughout his career. We talk about how Paul went from a 1 man show into hiring a team and what it's allowed him to do with his career.

EP #148 Shaina Garcia: Pro Coaching Dec 26, 2023

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Today I’m joined by Shaina Garcia, an IFBB Pro competitor and coach based in Perth Australia

Today you’re going to get:

-The value of an IFBB pro card and if it’s enough to set you up as a coach

-Why dedication and care for your clients works

-Importance of relatability as a coach

-Dealing with the pressure to maintain a certain look while balancing physical and mental health

-How to encourage a winning mindset with clients

-and more