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EPISODE · Jul 28, 2026 · 30 MIN

Why Every Entrepreneur Needs to Treat Their Body Like a Business with Chris Ryan

from Joel Gandara · host Joel Gandara

What if the biggest thing holding your business back isn't your strategy, your team, or your market - it's your body?In this episode, Joel sits down with Chris Ryan, nationally recognized performance coach, former Division I athlete, and founder of the Chris Ryan Fitness app, for a straight-talking conversation about why physical health isn't a luxury for entrepreneurs. It's the foundation everything else is built on.Chris spent six years running a 24/7 emergency service franchise before walking away and dedicating his career to helping high-performing professionals show up better in business, at home, and in their bodies. The lessons he shares in this conversation aren't theoretical. They come from building businesses, raising three kids, coaching professionals across the world, and losing his dad last year at 80 years old.This one will make you rethink your morning, your drinking habits, your sleep, and what you're actually investing in when you invest in your health.In This Episode:* Why your brain cannot perform without your body being dialed in* The concept of "disconnect to reconnect" and why it changes everything* Why motivation is overrated and discipline is the only thing that lasts* How alcohol is quietly wrecking your sleep, your skin, and your sales meetings* The simple urine and energy test Chris uses every morning to gauge his health* Why 20 minutes of focused training beats an hour of going through the motions* How the Chris Ryan Fitness app brings live coached workouts to busy professionals* What losing his father taught Chris about time, legacy, and showing up nowTry the Chris Ryan Fitness app free for 7 days: 👉 chrisryanfitness.com Available on the App Store and Google PlayIf this conversation fired you up, share it with a business owner or entrepreneur who needs to hear it. And make sure you like, subscribe, and leave a comment below. It helps more than you know.Send us Fan MailCheck out our videos and short-form content on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@JoelGandara31 Days to Become a Better Man - Challenge Course - Level Up in All Areas of Your Lifehttps://31dailychallenges.com/

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What if the biggest thing holding your business back isn't your strategy, your team, or your market - it's your body? In this episode, Joel sits down with Chris Ryan, nationally recognized performance coach, former Division I athlete, and founder of the Chris Ryan Fitness app, for a straight-talking conversation about why physical health isn't a luxury for entrepreneurs. It's the foundation everything else is built on. Chris spent six years running a 24/7 emergency service franchise before ...

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