The Burn Boot Camp Podcast

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S3 Ep. 57: Why This Couple Bet Their Retirement on a Fitness Franchise Mar 16, 2026

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Interested in Owning a Burn Boot Camp: https://proud.burnbootcamp.com/franchise/own

What happens when a corporate executive and a lifelong fitness enthusiast decide to build something bigger than themselves?

In this episode of the Burn Boot Camp Podcast, Devan Kline sits down with the owners of Burn Boot Camp San Marcos to break down how they grew their gym to 500 members in just one year—and why community, leadership, and culture matter more than anything in business.

This conversation dives into entrepreneurship, family, leadership, and the power of fitness to transform lives. From a high school sweetheart story that mirrors Devan and Morgan’s journey, to the decision to invest in a franchise during semi-retirement, this episode reveals the real work behind building a thriving fitness community.

You’ll also hear how Burn Boot Camp creates an environment that brings people together—from former Division 1 athletes to busy moms and entrepreneurs—all pushing each other to become stronger every day.

Burn Boot Camp is built on the belief that encouragement is free and confidence is contagious.

If you're interested in fitness, franchising, entrepreneurship, or building powerful communities, this episode is for you.

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S3 Ep. 56: Three Skills That Will Make You Unstoppable Mar 11, 2026

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If you want to level up your leadership, relationships, and results… start here.

In this episode, DK breaks down 3 simple skills that will make you unstoppable—and why most people get stuck acting like “grown children” instead of emotionally mature adults. From the pinky toe vs. panic story to the Bank of America tower moment, this one will challenge how you communicate, how you react, and how you hold yourself accountable.

In this episode:

- EQ over IQ (why being “interesting” beats being the “smartest” in the room)

- The 90-second pause that saves you from regret

- Why self-accountability changes everything

- The difference between false positivity and real optimism

- The one question to keep in your mind all day: “Where can I take more accountability?”

If you’ve been feeling stuck, reactive, or inconsistent—this is your reset.

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S3 Ep. 55: She Was a Chemist. Now She Changes Lives at 5AM. Mar 09, 2026

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What happens when a corporate mom goes all-in on herself… and ends up owning 3 Burn Boot Camp gyms? And when a chemist becomes a trainer—and leads people at 5:30AM with championship standards?

On this Proud Tour stop in Fleming Island, FL, Devan Kline sits down with Franchise Partner Amanda Leonard and Lead Trainer Jen to talk community, leadership, tragedy, and growth—and how Burn builds confidence, not just workouts.

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S3 Ep. 54: They Have Been Feeding You Poison (And Calling it Food) Mar 04, 2026

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In today’s episode, DK goes all the way in on a hard truth most people avoid: a lot of “normal” American food is doing low, slow damage—and we’ve been conditioned to call it healthy.

This isn’t a fear-mongering episode. It’s a truth-seeker episode.

DK breaks down why “poison” doesn’t mean instant danger… it means chronic, compounding damage from ingredients and additives that were never designed to become part of the human body. He explains why the same brand can sell the same product with different ingredients in Europe vs. the U.S., and what that reveals about the incentives behind our food system.

You’ll also hear a powerful framework that simplifies nutrition for real life: repeatable days. DK explains why sustainable nutrition is often “boring,” how emotional swings with food sabotage progress, and why the key isn’t perfection—it’s one simple boundary you can actually keep.

If this episode hits home, leave a comment with your ONE boundary—the small change you’re committing to that you can repeat daily.

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S3 Ep. 53: They Built 5 Gyms, 100+ Employees & Changed Lives — Here’s What Most Leaders Get WRONG Mar 02, 2026

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What does it really take to build 5 thriving fitness businesses, lead 100+ employees, raise a family — and STILL show up with purpose?

In this episode, Devan Kline sits down with multi-unit Burn Boot Camp Franchise Partners Jon & Rebecca Metzger — former pro athlete turned entrepreneur and powerhouse operator — to break down:

✔️ The mindset behind scaling from 1 to 5 locations

✔️ What most leaders get wrong about culture

✔️ Why strength training builds more than muscle

✔️ How community creates unstoppable retention

✔️ The scary moment they almost failed before their first gym took off

✔️ The real reason members “always come back”

✔️ Building leaders inside your organization

✔️ Marriage, business, and staying aligned under pressure

From opening their first gym with zero signed members, to becoming one of the largest multi-unit operators in the system, this episode is about leadership, ownership, identity, and impact.

This isn’t just about fitness.

It’s about building something that outlives you.

S3 Ep. 52: Get Lean at ANY Age Feb 25, 2026

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Getting lean isn’t about being younger. It’s about getting stronger.

In this episode, DK breaks down the real formula for staying lean at any age — and it starts with muscle, mechanical tension, and training with intention. If you’ve been stuck doing “more reps, faster reps” and wondering why your body isn’t changing… this is your wake-up call.

We talk body recomposition, why performance goals beat “loss goals,” and the exact mindset shift that turns fitness into a lifestyle you can repeat for years — not a 4-day “flash in the pan.”

Getting lean is a byproduct of doing the right things consistently:Build muscle. Train to true effort. Eat repeatable. Think in quarters, not days.

Because real transformation isn’t a moment… it’s a pattern

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S3 Ep. 51: From Member to Multi-Unit Owner | How Burn Boot Camp Transforms (and Saves) Lives Feb 23, 2026

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What happens when a Burn Boot Camp member decides to go all in?

In this powerful live episode from Lake Mary, Florida, Devan Kline sits down with Franchise Partner, Zack Tyree and Lake Mary Trainer, Jen — leaders who went from members struggling with push-ups and post-COVID weight gain… to transforming hundreds of lives through multi-unit Burn Boot Camp ownership.

This episode dives into:

• From engineering career to Burn Boot Camp franchise owner

• Postpartum fitness journey and finding purpose as a trainer

• The reality of opening a fitness franchise (construction delays, doubt, risk)

• How Burn Boot Camp builds confidence and character

• The culture behind high-performance gyms

• Why “results are our resume”

• Transforming — and sometimes saving — lives through fitness

• The power of accountability, feedback, and leadership

💙 Burn Boot Camp is more than workouts. It’s community, accountability, and leadership development through fitness.

If you’ve been watching from the sidelines… this might be your sign to take the first step.

S3 Ep. 50: The 7 Healthiest Habits You Need in Your Routine Feb 18, 2026

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This episode is for the people who want the edge — the next layer of discipline, performance, and consistency.

In Episode 50 of the Burn Boot Camp Podcast, Devan Kline breaks down The 7 Healthiest Habits You Need in Your Routine — not the surface-level stuff like “drink more water.” We go deeper into the fundamentals that actually determine outcomes: how you train, how you lead yourself, what you skip, how you eat, and the boundaries that keep you consistent when motivation disappears.

Because here’s the truth: knowledge isn’t power — it’s the potential of power.

Your life is built on what you do every day… not what you want.

If you’re ready to stop drifting… stop negotiating… and start owning your day — press play.

S3 Ep. 49: Life Changing Transformations | Burn Boot Camp Mark of Excellence Feb 16, 2026

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Searching for a gym? Look up Burn Boot Camp locations near you.

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Burn Boot Camp Hendersonville, Tennessee just earned the Mark of Excellence Award—the highest recognition a Burn gym can receive. In this LIVE Burn Boot Camp Podcast episode, Devan Kline sits down with real Burn Nation members to share the stories behind the award: transformation, community, discipline, and the mental strength built inside the four walls.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

✅ What the Mark of Excellence Award means and how gyms qualify

✅ Real Burn Boot Camp member stories from Hendersonville, TN

✅ Postpartum + NICU experience and finding community again

✅ Recovery after a serious car accident and returning to training

✅ Losing 50+ pounds through consistency and focus meetings

✅ Burn Boot Camp for families: childwatch + parents training together

✅ Why Burn feels like more than a gym: support, accountability, encouragement

✅ “Motivation vs. routine” — how members stay consistent

Burn Boot Camp is more than a workout—it’s a community that helps people change from the inside out. If you’re thinking about joining Burn, this is the real behind-the-scenes look at why members stay.

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S3 Ep. 48: Best Way to Build Better Habits & Break Bad Ones Feb 11, 2026

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You don’t wake up disciplined. You build momentum.

In this episode, Devan Kline breaks down the real reason you keep falling back into the same patterns—and it’s not because you “lack motivation.” It’s because your identity and your systems are running the show.

This is a deep one. We talk about why habits are automatic, why willpower eventually loses, and how to create an unshakable identity that makes better habits feel inevitable. Devan also shares the identity shift that led him to permanently walk away from alcohol—and how you can apply the same framework to any habit you’re trying to change.

If you’ve been stuck in all-or-nothing thinking, “paralysis by analysis,” or you’ve been breaking promises in private… this episode will hit.

👇 Comment below:What habit are you working on right now—and what identity are you choosing to live by?

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