From Coaching to Ownership: How a Entrepreneur Built a Fitness Empire & Changed Lives Along the Way

Seth from Madabolic joins the show to talk about his journey from youth coach to gym owner. We dive into fitness philosophy, business challenges, mental health, and the viral Macy’s video that changed everything. Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by Distrokid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Crazy Merch: https://lifeismerch.com/ Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires 00:00:00 – Meet Seth from Madabolic: A Birthday Special 00:01:46 – How Distrokid Transforms Music Distribution 00:05:00 – Transition from Coaching to Management 00:05:29 – Benefits of Madabolic's Strength and Conditioning 00:07:21 – Starting a Fitness Venture: From Coaching to Ownership 00:09:19 – Balancing Professional and Emotional Decisions 00:11:19 – Deciding to Own a Madabolic Gym Franchise 00:13:18 – Overcoming Initial Challenges at Madabolic 00:15:05 – Dealing with Change and Gaining Team Acceptance 00:16:57 – Adapting Exercises for Chronic Knee Pain 00:18:39 – Adjusting to Life at Madabolic Stamford 00:20:23 – Taking Ownership in Group Fitness Coaching 00:22:13 – Efficient Training Techniques and Positive Feedback 00:24:05 – Understanding the Root Cause of Pain 00:25:47 – Improving Kettlebell Swing Technique 00:27:38 – Why Fitness is for Everyone 00:29:16 – Navigating Workout Intensity Levels 00:30:56 – Mastering Fitness Form and Progress 00:32:58 – Business Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs in the Fitness Industry 00:34:47 – Learning From Experts in Fitness and Therapy 00:36:29 – Mastering Gym Membership Sales Strategies 00:38:09 – Effective Sales Strategies: Overcoming the "Think About It" Objection 00:39:56 – Choosing the Right Gym: Commitment and Personal Goals 00:41:48 – The Importance of Individual Attention in Fitness 00:43:37 – Overcoming Consistency Challenges in Fitness 00:45:19 – The Macy's Video That Changed Everything 00:47:15 – Importance of Quality Over Quantity in Workouts 00:48:56 – The Importance of Networking and Kindness 00:50:47 – Balancing Mental Health with Business Demands 00:52:44 – Journey from a Youth Coach to Business Owner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices