The Active Life Podcast

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087 Turning Pro | Success for Personal Trainers in Commercial Gyms Apr 12, 2021

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Welcome back to another episode of Turning Pro. In this episode we talk about what it takes to become more successful as a personal trainer in a commercial gym.

In this episode we discuss:

Our experience as trainers
How to connect with members
Approaching sales conversations
Role-playing as trainer and potential clients
The next steps to take in sales

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Dr. Sean @DrSeanPastuch
Larry Gaier @larry_thehuman
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086 The Guest Show | Authentic Conversations About Race & Equity with Taryn Pascal Apr 08, 2021

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Welcome back to Episode 086 of The Active Life Podcast. Today on The Guest Show Taryn Pascal. Taryn is a diversity trainer and recruiter for IBM. In this episode we have an important conversation about diversity in the fitness space.

In this episode we discuss;

Conversations about race and equity
Creating safe dialogue
Creating the space to ask important questions
How to cultivate change

Connect with Taryn

IG: tee_smilesss

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085 | Talking with Sean & Larry Apr 05, 2021

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Welcome back to the Active Life Podcast. This is what talking with Sean and Larry is like. In this series we discuss whatever we feel like. Maybe you’ll learn something, maybe you won’t.

In this episode we discuss;

Food
Shoveling Shit
The Empire State Building
Hobbies
Clubhouse
Surfing
Pancakes

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084 The Guest Show | Reshaping the Health-Care System with Dr. Ryan Chow Apr 01, 2021

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Welcome back to Episode of The Active Life Podcast. Today on The Guest Show we have Dr. Ryan Chow, the owner of Reload PT. Ryan and I discuss

In this episode we discuss;

The future of coaching
How money is being spent in the health care system
What needs to be done to reshape health care
Expanding the scope of the coach with more education and experience
Providing value

Connect with Dr. Ryan Chow

Website: www.reloadpt.com

IG: @dr.ryanchow @reload.pt

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083 Turning Pro | What’s Best for Your Client Mar 29, 2021

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Welcome back to another episode of Turning Pro. Today we talk about the fitness coach’s relationship to doctors and the clients they share .

In this episode we discuss:

Communication with your clients
Understanding what the client needs
When to listen to the Doctor’s orders
Credibility and Trust
Demonstrating your knowledge to your client’s doctor

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Larry Gaier @larry_thehuman
Active Life Professional @activelifeprofessional

082 The Guest Show | How to Manage Your Money with John Briggs Mar 25, 2021

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Welcome back to Episode of The Active Life Podcast. Today on The Guest Show we have John Briggs. John is the author of “Profit First for Microgyms” and the owner of Incite Tax. Today we talk all about money.

In this episode we discuss;

Taboos around money
Financial freedom in the fitness industry
Financial planning as a gym owner and coach
Getting your gym to have net profit
Paying Taxes
How to save $3-6,000 a year

Connect with John Briggs

Websites: profitfirstformicrogyms.com incitetax.com

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081 Turning Pro |How to Produce Quality Content Mar 22, 2021

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Welcome back to another episode of Turning Pro. Today Dr. Sean interviews Larry Gaier and we discuss how he comes up with content for social media that is valuable for us and our followers.

In this episode we discuss:

Buzz words
Demonstrating how to integrate ideas into your life
Where to get inspiration
Crowd sourcing ideas

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Larry Gaier @larry_thehuman
Active Life Professional @activelifeprofessional

080 The Guest Show | Better Sex Will Improve Your Life, with Alexa Martinez Mar 18, 2021

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Welcome back to Episode of The Active Life Podcast. Today on The Guest Show we have my friend and coach Lex Martinez. Lex is one of the most sought after sex coaches in the industry. Known as “That sex chick”, she makes sex education cool. Lex is a relationship coach and mentor, who helps expand and promote sexual exploration The world could be a much better place if everyone just improved their sex life.

In this episode we discuss;

Scheduling sex
Avoiding awkward conversations with your partner
Having kids and low energy
Taboos
Different levels of intimacy
How to improve your relationship

Connect with Lex Martinez

Website: thatsexchick.com

Instagram: @thatsexchick

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079 Turning Pro | How to Step Up and Lead Mar 15, 2021

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Welcome back to another episode of Turning Pro. Today Dr. Sean interviews Larry Gaier and we discuss what it means to lead from within a team. Larry is an exceptional leader because he see’s his job as a position to serve, not to lead.

In this episode we discuss:

Larry’s approach to leadership
Preparing yourself for growth
How to improve the team by improving yourself
Communication Skills

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Larry Gaier @larry_thehuman
Active Life Professional @activelifeprofessional

078 The Guest Show | Managing Time and Setting Intentions with Marcus Filly Mar 11, 2021

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Welcome back to Episode of The Active Life Podcast. Today on The Guest Show we have Marcus Filly. Marcus is a health and fitness coach and the owner of Revival Strength and Functional Bodybuilding

In this episode we discuss;