Episode #28: From rock bottom to business owner with Coach Paul Casey

On this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Coach Paul Casey, who runs a successful personal training business in Hayward, Ca. Paul talks about the difficult life he had growing up around drugs and violence, hitting rock bottom, and the many times he got sent to prison. Paul also tells you how he was able to get himself out of the cycle he was in, get his education and learn how to start his small business based on his passion of changing lives through fitness! Another example of someone who made the decision that he wanted to regain control of his life! You can reach out to Paul on his Instagram:https://instagram.com/the_coach_paul There you will find the links to his website and information on how he can help you! Thank you to all of my supporters who are supporting me on Patreon and allowing me to grow this channel! Click the link below to access this episode's bonus content: https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocks For all of the links to the other avenues to view/listen to my show, you can visit my website at: https://realtalksontherocks.com There you will find links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify as well as my Patreon page. You can also follow me on:Facebook: https://facebook.com/realtalksontherocksInstagram: https://instagram.com/realtalksontherocksTwitter: https://twitter.com/realtalksrocks Chapter list:00:00- Preview01:10-intro02:15-Paul’s troubled childhood11:31- Falling into drugs to “fit in”15:38- Paul’s first time taking recovery serious19:15- Out of prison, back into the cycle21:25-What men focus on in our 20’s23:25- Anger issues in guys when we are young26:32- Back to prison27:30- I would not tell my younger self anything29:50- It’s a challenge just to stay alive everyday31:45-Getting education in prison34:10-Becoming an inmate firefighter38:00- From firefighter to San Quentin42:40- How “Fernando” got Paul to finally get his act together48:00- Enforcement vs. providing help to addicts on the street50:28- Reaching out to challenged youth56:55- How young men can get out of a bad environment1:06:16- How Paul was able to start his own personal training business1:25:00-What Paul has learned trying to grow a small business1:28:40- What most clients are looking for in a personal trainer1:35:10- Paul’s upcoming business changes1:36:50-learning how to balance a relationship1:40:55- How Paul is raising his boys1:43:45-Final Thoughts