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EP71: Everyone Is A Leader and The 7C’s To Building An Unstoppable Team in Business and Life Dec 18, 2018

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Recently I was asked to come and present to a group of team leaders at Boeing – with the goal to help with motivation and culture. This came about because some of the leaders at the company have been following my career and what I do at Vigor Ground. I had a few weeks to prepare so I dug deep into the bottlenecks I have faced in my career and business. I also thought through how I could best inspire change and give guidance in actionable steps. I don’t think the group was expecting what I ended up delivering to them, but it was what I believe is the perspective, catalyst and strategies to become a conscious leader and build an unstoppable team. I go over the majority of what I shared during that presentation and workshop in this podcast episode. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 1. Why you MUST shift to a leadership perspective and the crucial mindset that makes you a leader 2. The one thing that is stopping you from moving forward that has to change first or no other lesson will work 3. Why you have been given the gift of fire and must first recognize and then use it in these 5 ways 4. The one thing you can't lead without, and how to keep it in endless supply 5. The 3-step process that we have instilled to eliminate unproductive complaining 6. How you’re casting a vote for who you are every day, who are you voting for? 7. Taking the temperature of your team and the 4-step process that will allow you to help change the environment LINKS AND RESOURCES: Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance: http://www.vigorgroundfitness.com/ Vigor Life Podcast(iTunes): https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/vigor-life-podcast/id1180256583?mt=2 Luka Hocevar YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ29YcBh-g6onRujX3wD_XA?view_as=subscriber Luka Hocevar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukahocevar/ Podcast: The Coaching Habit Episode: http://vigorgroundfitness.com/ep059-say-less-ask-more-and-change-the-way-you-coach-and-lead/

EP070: Strategies to Overcoming Stress, Anxiety and Mental Blocks To Achieve Business and Personal Success w/ Steve Krebs Dec 07, 2018

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I started business consulting in 2011 after having many coaches ask me how I was building Vigor Ground and its success at that time. For a long time I didn’t feel “comfortable” doing business coaching, but eventually pulled the trigger because I could see how I could help people build better gyms. A year later as I built a relationship with Steve Krebs, who at the time was also running a successful gym in upstate New York, we decided to start The Pack Fitness Business, a business consulting company focused on helping fitness business owners grow their business. We had success with it and helped hundreds of fit pro’s, spoke on many stages, developed a mens personal development retreat called, Resurrection and created our own live event called, Changing The Game. We went our separate ways less than two years ago and now Steve has a marketing company STA, a program for young entrepreneurs called Young Bucks Academy, he also coaches high level performers. I say this to shine a light on the fact that we have done many things in the last 10+ years and with that has come its fair share of struggles, stress, anxiety, failure, arguments, blood, sweat and tears. In this episode we share some of the things most don’t talk about when it comes to overcoming the hard parts of life and business. We also dive into what it takes to achieve success, along with the perspectives, strategies and stories that will help you on your journey of life and business. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: How men are taught to stuff their feelings and not be vulnerable and why it creates chaos personally and professionally.The “handbook” we wish we had going into business. What it truly take to overcome stress and anxiety on a life and situational basis.The things Steve would “whisper in his ear” when he was 27.Why I believe you must hustle when you’re younger so that you can build some very important virtues; which I outline for you.Why studies show that for “corporate athletes” physical fitness is the building block to success in life and work.What causes us self-sabotage and how you can get out of the cycle of non-achievement. Why we never compare down, we only compare up, and how this creates a daily problem in our lives.The skillsets that are a must for entrepreneurs. How business can corrupt you and why value-based decision making is the method to prevent it. Why you need to stop trying to change the game and looking for the cheat code when you're playing the game of life. LINKS AND RESOURCES: Young Bucks 30 Day Sprint: www.YBSuccess.com Steve Krebs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevekrebsi/ Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance: www.VigorGroundFitness.com Vigor Life Podcast (iTunes): https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/vigor-life-podcast/id1180256583?mt=2 Luka Hocevar YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ29YcBh-g6onRujX3wD_XA?view_as=subscriber Luka Hocevar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukahocevar/ Thanks so much for joining me this week. Have some feedback that you’d like to share? Leave me a review on iTunes.

EP070: Strategies to Overcoming Stress, Anxiety and Mental Blocks To Achieve Success in Business Dec 07, 2018

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I started business consulting in 2011 after having many coaches ask me how I was building Vigor Ground and its success at that time. For a long time I didn’t feel “comfortable” doing business coaching, but eventually pulled the trigger because I could see how I could help people build better gyms. A year later as I built a relationship with Steve Krebs, who at the time was also running a successful gym in upstate New York, we decided to start, The Pack Fitness Business, a business consulting company focused on helping fitness business owners grow their business. We had success with it and helped hundreds of fit pro’s, spoke on many stages, developed a mens personal development retreat called, Resurrection and created our own live event called, Changing The Game. We went our separate ways less than two years ago and now Steve has a marketing company STA, a program for young entrepreneurs called, Young Bucks Academy, he also coaches high level performers. I say this to shine a light on the fact that we have done many things in the last 10+ years and with that has come its fair share of struggles, stress, anxiety, failure, arguments, blood, sweat and tears. In this episode we share some of the things most don’t talk about when it comes to overcoming the hard parts of life and business. We also dive into what it takes to achieve success, along with the perspectives, strategies and stories that will help you on your journey of life and business. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 1. How men are taught to stuff their feelings and not be vulnerable and why it creates chaos personally and professionally. 2. The “handbook” we wish we had going into business. 3. What it truly take to overcome stress and anxiety on a life and situational basis. 4. The things Steve would “whisper in his ear” when he was 27. 5. Why I believe you must hustle when you’re younger so that you can build some very important virtues; which I outline for you. 6. Why studies show that for “corporate athletes” physical fitness is the building block to success in life and work. 7. What causes us self-sabotage and how you can get out of the cycle of non-achievement. 8. Why we never compare down, we only compare up, and how this creates a daily problem in our lives. 9. The skillsets that are a must for entrepreneurs. 10. How business can corrupt you and why value-based decision making is the method to prevent it. 11. Why you need to stop trying to change the game and looking for the cheat code when you're playing the game of life. LINKS AND RESOURCES: Young Bucks 30 Day Sprint: http://www.ybsuccess.com/ Steve Krebs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevekrebsi/ Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance: http://www.vigorgroundfitness.com/ Vigor Life Podcast (iTunes): https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/vigor-life-podcast/id1180256583?mt=2 Luka Hocevar YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ29YcBh-g6onRujX3wD_XA?view_as=subscriber Luka Hocevar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukahocevar/

E069: Fitness Business and Coaching Growth and Success Strategies Q & A w/ Luka Hocevar Nov 16, 2018

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When it comes to giving advice on anything, I am a proponent of a principle Ray Dahlio calls “believability”; which essentially boils down to listening to someone who has been there, done that, gone through/overcome the struggles, and is still doing it successfully. When it comes to fitness business and coaching Q & A’s I answer from a place of knowledge. I draw from all of the things that I’ve studied and experienced over my 13 years owning gyms (on two different continents) and helping hundreds of fitness professionals directly grow their gym’s and coaching businesses. The answers I give in this podcast are drawn from my experience and based on Ray's "believability" concept. Enjoy! IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: When it is the right time to stop coaching and grow your gym. I address the question: is there ever a right time to do that? How to know if you should do what people tell you to do vs. what you want to do and how to avoid being confused by this Why you shouldn't work to sell your business What it really takes to build systems for sales, marketing, fulfillment, team communication and customer experience Investing in yourself, your team, the client experiences, equipment and innovation; I tell you which one should you do first and how much you should invest The power of moments, giving back and connecting your tribe The concept of “whitespace” in your gym and why it's important to have an area where you can differentiate yourself What the Vigor Dream Scholarship is and how we’re changing the way gyms do charity work What to do when you run out of ideas for content creation and ways to build content that will do well while setting you apart from everyone else One of the ways I learn and create at the same time and how that can help make you a better coach The curse of knowledge and how it can affect your ability to connect with your clients and the marketplace When should you invest in paid advertising LINKS AND RESOURCES: Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance: http://www.vigorgroundfitness.com/ Vigor Life Podcast (iTunes): https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/vigor-life-podcast/id1180256583?mt=2 Luka Hocevar YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ29YcBh-g6onRujX3wD_XA?view_as=subscriber Luka Hocevar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukahocevar/ Podcast: The Coaching Habit Episode: http://vigorgroundfitness.com/ep059-say-less-ask-more-and-change-the-way-you-coach-and-lead/ Book: The Power of Moments - Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact (Chip and Dan Heath): https://goo.gl/92iqFc Thanks so much for joining me this week. Have some feedback that you’d like to share? Leave me a review on iTunes.

E069: Fitness Business and Coaching Growth and Success Strategies Q & A w/ Luka Hocevar Nov 16, 2018

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When it comes to giving advice on anything, I am a proponent of a principle Ray Dahlio calls “believability”; which essentially boils down to listening to someone who has been there, done that, gone through/overcome the struggles, and is still doing it successfully. When it comes to fitness business and coaching Q & A’s I answer from a place of knowledge. I draw from all of the things that I’ve studied and experienced over my 13 years owning gyms (on two different continents) and helping hundreds of fitness professionals directly grow their gym’s and coaching businesses. The answers I give in this podcast are drawn from my experience and based on Ray's "believability" concept. Enjoy! IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 1. When it is the right time to stop coaching and grow your gym. I address the question: is there ever a right time to do that? 2. How to know if you should do what people tell you to do vs. what you want to do and how to avoid being confused by this 3. Why you shouldn't work to sell your business 4. What it really takes to build systems for sales, marketing, fulfillment, team communication and customer experience 5. Investing in yourself, your team, the client experiences, equipment and innovation; I tell you which one should you do first and how much you should invest 6. The power of moments, giving back and connecting your tribe 7. The concept of “whitespace” in your gym and why it's important to have an area where you can differentiate yourself 8. What the Vigor Dream Scholarship is and how we’re changing the way gyms do charity work 9. What to do when you run out of ideas for content creation and ways to build content that will do well while setting you apart from everyone else 10. One of the ways I learn and create at the same time and how that can help make you a better coach 11. The curse of knowledge and how it can affect your ability to connect with your clients and the marketplace 12. When should you invest in paid advertising LINKS AND RESOURCES: Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance: http://www.vigorgroundfitness.com/ Vigor Life Podcast (iTunes): https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/vigor-life-podcast/id1180256583?mt=2 Luka Hocevar YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ29YcBh-g6onRujX3wD_XA?view_as=subscriber Luka Hocevar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukahocevar/ Podcast: The Coaching Habit Episode: http://vigorgroundfitness.com/ep059-say-less-ask-more-and-change-the-way-you-coach-and-lead/ Book: The Power of Moments - Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact (Chip and Dan Heath): https://goo.gl/92iqFc

E068: The Secret to Success in Business and Your Career and Q & A with Luka Hocevar Nov 02, 2018

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Everyday I get asked hundreds of questions – whether from clients at Vigor Ground, podcast listeners or the gym owners I coach/mentor. Today I thought I'd open up the floor as a sort of Q & A to share some of these questions and the experiences that have inspired my answers to them. I start the episode with what I believe is the secret to success—and a foundation for achieving any big goal in your life. Topics cover insights on whether you should make the move of being a gym owner, how to supercharge your coaching, exposure to events, to getting answers about your next step. I also go over some financial resources. If you're a coach or gym owner this episode is a must listen. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: What makes people successful and one of the most important values that drives success How I approach learning and how to get ahead faster when it comes to knowledge you don’t have A test that will help you find out if you are tired or uninspired A key indicator that will let you know if going into your chosen industry is the right move for you How to know if you should open a gym as coach and some alternative options (that you may not be aware of) that will allow you to become successful, make money and make an impact in the fitness industry The biggest mistakes coaches make with their clients and how to overcome them and become a great coach Strategies to make you a more focused coach so that your clients get better results and you get ahead in your career Two MUST financial resources to build a great foundation as an individual and a business owner—and the philosophy of the richest man in Babylon How to build self-confidence and the bank account analogy that will change your perspective on building self-esteem A strategy that will help you make those changes in your life that you’ve been struggling to make for years How to leverage your relationships to sharpen your behaviors and mold them towards who you want to become Why working for a big box gym is a great opportunity for a coach LINKS AND RESOURCES: Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance: http://www.vigorgroundfitness.com Vigor Life Podcast (iTunes): https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/vigor-life-podcast/id1180256583?mt=2 Luka Hocevar YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ29YcBh-g6onRujX3wD_XA?view_as=subscriber Luka Hocevar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukahocevar/ Podcast: The Coaching Habit Episode: http://vigorgroundfitness.com/ep059-say-less-ask-more-and-change-the-way-you-coach-and-lead/ Book: I Will Teach You To Be Rich (Ramit Sethi): https://www.amazon.com/Will-Teach-You-Be-Rich-ebook/dp/B004WL4BW6 Book: Profit First - Transform Your Business From a Cash Eating Monster To a Money Making Machine (Mike Michalowicz): https://www.amazon.com/Profit-First-Transform-Cash-Eating-Money-Making/dp/073521414X/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1541113476&sr=8-1&keywords=profit+first+book Podcast: Top 10 Lessons From Owning A Gym For A Decade w/ Mike Robertson: http://vigorgroundfitness.com/e065-top-10-lessons-from-a-decade-owning-a-gym-and-growing-in-the-fitness-industry-with-mike-robertson/ Leadership Traits article (with Luka Hocevar and Dr. John Rusin): https://drjohnrusin.com/how-to-be-a-leader-in-todays-fitness-industry/ Thanks so much for joining me this week. Have some feedback that you’d like to share? Leave me a review on iTunes.

E068: The Secret to Success in Business and Your Career and Q & A with Luka Hocevar Nov 02, 2018

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Everyday I get asked hundreds of questions – whether from clients at Vigor Ground, podcast listeners or the gym owners I coach/mentor. Today I thought I'd open up the floor as a sort of Q & A to share some of these questions and the experiences that have inspired my answers to them. I start the episode with what I believe is the secret to success—and a foundation for achieving any big goal in your life. Topics cover insights on whether you should make the move of being a gym owner, how to supercharge your coaching, exposure to events, to getting answers about your next step. I also go over some financial resources. If you're a coach or gym owner this episode is a must listen. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 1. What makes people successful and one of the most important values that drives success 2. How I approach learning and how to get ahead faster when it comes to knowledge you don’t have 3. A test that will help you find out if you are tired or uninspired 4. A key indicator that will let you know if going into your chosen industry is the right move for you 5. How to know if you should open a gym as coach and some alternative options (that you may not be aware of) that will allow you to become successful, make money and make an impact in the fitness industry 6. The biggest mistakes coaches make with their clients and how to overcome them and become a great coach 7. Strategies to make you a more focused coach so that your clients get better results and you get ahead in your career 8. Two MUST financial resources to build a great foundation as an individual and a business owner—and the philosophy of the richest man in Babylon 9. How to build self-confidence and the bank account analogy that will change your perspective on building self-esteem 10. A strategy that will help you make those changes in your life that you’ve been struggling to make for years 11. How to leverage your relationships to sharpen your behaviors and mold them towards who you want to become 12. Why working for a big box gym is a great opportunity for a coach LINKS AND RESOURCES: Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance: http://www.vigorgroundfitness.com Vigor Life Podcast (iTunes): https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/vigor-life-podcast/id1180256583?mt=2 Luka Hocevar YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ29YcBh-g6onRujX3wD_XA?view_as=subscriber Luka Hocevar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukahocevar/ Podcast: The Coaching Habit Episode: http://vigorgroundfitness.com/ep059-say-less-ask-more-and-change-the-way-you-coach-and-lead/ Book: I Will Teach You To Be Rich (Ramit Sethi): https://www.amazon.com/Will-Teach-You-Be-Rich-ebook/dp/B004WL4BW6 Book: Profit First - Transform Your Business From a Cash Eating Monster To a Money Making Machine (Mike Michalowicz): https://www.amazon.com/Profit-First-Transform-Cash-Eating-Money-Making/dp/073521414X/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1541113476&sr=8-1&keywords=profit+first+book Podcast: Top 10 Lessons From Owning A Gym For A Decade w/ Mike Robertson: http://vigorgroundfitness.com/e065-top-10-lessons-from-a-decade-owning-a-gym-and-growing-in-the-fitness-industry-with-mike-robertson/ Leadership Traits article (with Luka Hocevar and Dr. John Rusin): https://drjohnrusin.com/how-to-be-a-leader-in-todays-fitness-industry/

E067: 9 Ways To Be A Great Teammate and Build A Powerful Culture Oct 25, 2018

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A need to feel connected and a valued part of a team / group is part of our DNA. It recently occurred to me that deep down we all know that we can't do it alone. We know that NBA championships are not won by individuals. They are won by a collection of individuals who make that team great. It's the same with work and life. We are better together when we are surrounded by great team members. In this spirit I want to share nine ways to be a great team member. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: => Why I'm so drawn to teams and why I have a tough time doing things solo (it’s not what you’d think) => Why "well done" is better than "well said" when it comes to a team => A strategy that will positively benefit you and the teams you are part of => What “Contagiosm” is and how it can make or break your team => One of my favourite team quotes and why it's a slogan for myself and Vigor Ground => The most important virtue you must posses within a team => What accountability really is and how you can make it work for you => Why Camron’s rhyme, “GD man, I’m hungry and I just ate…” plays into the success of both your team and you LINKS AND RESOURCES: Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance: http://www.vigorgroundfitness.com/ Vigor Life Podcast (iTunes): https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/vigor-life-podcast/id1180256583?mt=2 Luka Hocevar YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ29YcBh-g6onRujX3wD_XA?view_as=subscriber Luka Hocevar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukahocevar/ 5 Leadership Traits article (w/ Luka Hocevar & Dr. John Rusin): https://drjohnrusin.com/how-to-be-a-leader-in-todays-fitness-industry/ Thanks so much for joining me this week. Have some feedback that you’d like to share? Leave me a review on iTunes.

E067: 9 Ways To Be A Great Teammate and Build A Powerful Culture Oct 25, 2018

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E066: 5 Ways You Can Embody Courage, Empowerment, Growth, Class and Self-Respect Today Oct 04, 2018

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It’s easy to go through your day, week, and even life saying that certain things matter to you—that you stand for or against them and that they’re part of your values. But how often do you live up to these values? What guides you to stay on the path of living in integrity with your own personal life, business and career? The key is being honest with yourself. A super effective way to make sure that you're living true to your values is to ask yourself questions. I do this daily and have found it to be a powerful way to bring my key values to the forefront. This simple act helps me—and will help you—focus yourself so that you are able make decisions—and actions—that align with the goals you are striving towards, and the values you believe in. In this episode of the podcast I tackle the ways you can embody courage, empowerment, growth, class and self-respect in your life. And ultimately, help you practice what you preach and lead a more successful and fulfilling life. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: The lessons that death has taught me and how they have lit a fire under me Why actively seeking rejection will help you embody courage What it means to be a “friendtor” and how it will help you take your relationships to the next level Why growth is a commitment to expanding your capacity to add value to your life and how to do it every day The “edge of the bed” question and why everyone should write out what they want to teach their kids The difference between elevating and escalating One thing that will help you be seen as a leader in the eyes others as soon as it's applied LINKS AND RESOURCES: Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance: http://www.vigorgroundfitness.com/ Vigor Life Podcast (iTunes): https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/vigor-life-podcast/id1180256583?mt=2 Luka Hocevar YouTube Channel (Subscribe): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ29YcBh-g6onRujX3wD_XA?view_as=subscriber Luka Hocevar Instagram (Follow): https://www.instagram.com/lukahocevar/ Leadership Traits Article (with Luka Hocevar and Dr. John Rusin): https://drjohnrusin.com/how-to-be-a-leader-in-todays-fitness-industry/ Thanks so much for joining me this week. Have some feedback that you’d like to share? Leave me a review on iTunes.

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