In this episode, we discuss anti-diet nonsense, New Year’s resolutions, how alcohol affects immunity, and more...

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

Thank you!

-J & M

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Q03LESqCwxk

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Mike's immunity streak is in jeopardy thanks to White Claws

(04:23) — Sleep supplements & wild dreams

(07:48) — Current events & social media consumption

(10:52) — A new IG Growth Guide is coming to the Mentorship

(14:29) — Mike would like to amend his rating of pumpkin seeds

(16:20) — The benefits of camaraderie in sports, fitness, & group activities

(26:57) — Email list shenanigans continued

(31:35) — THE bar fight anthem

(32:06) — The ONE thing your health

(39:41) — Remember The Titans vs Miracle

(41:49) — Anti-diet NONSENSE

(45:50) — Sauna... blankets?

(48:36) — Our greatest resolutions of all time

(52:21) — Wrap-up

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In this episode, we discuss how you are what you eat (seriously lol), bogus email marketing tactics, how to create lasting behavior change, and more...

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

Thank you!

-J & M

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0Gt2sIgFq28

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — We hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and great start to 2025!

(03:00) — Why does Jordan have so much more fear than Mike?

(05:37) — Holiday traditions & the rise of poker in the early 2000s

(13:17) — Nutrition during the holidays & resolutions for the new year

(16:53) — The evolution of online coaching & the future of online communication

(25:46) — Jordan's foray into mindfulness meditation

(30:25) — How to make LASTING change

(35:01) — Email list shenanigans (DON'T do this)

(39:17) — You are what you eat

(50:20) — Building wealth as an online personal trainer

(55:05) — Comedy, sensitivity, & social media dynamics

(1:02:07) — Dealing with feedback/criticism online

(1:10:40) — Wrap-up

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In this episode, we discuss TikTok getting banned (and what to do about it), the drone crisis, how to use AI for your online fitness business, wild speculations, and more...

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

Thank you!

-J & M

The IG reel Mike mentioned: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBzkY3YMAEu

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bqGbV9PM7ts

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Jordan's advice to anyone thinking about building a home

(04:16) — Aliens... Or psyop?

(10:10) — TikTok Ban: Why we think it's happening & what to do for your business

(19:07) — The differences in content (& consumer behavior) across various platforms

(25:23) — Navigating AI in the fitness space (& why it's probably not coming for your job)

(37:30) — Will physical movement eventually be promoted more strongly for mental health?

(43:15) — Our messages to humanity

(45:02) — Being mentally jacked

(45:58) — Can growth and comfort coexist?

(49:22) — Wrap-up

You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here

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In this episode, we discuss how we would build our online fitness business in 2025 if we were starting from scratch and didn't have much time. We also discuss intuitive eating, marijuana, hummus, sake, and a LOT more...

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

Thank you!

-J & M

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jQx_nILp2LE

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Jordan was recently under attack...

(12:28) — How to build your business with other life responsibilities (i.e. not as a single young buck)

(21:46) — Why intuitive eating is the HARDEST form of eating

(26:48) — How to build a website/email list if you don't have any clients or testimonials yet

(33:35) — Some more great uses for weighted vests

(36:08) — Jordan still hates the barbell hip thrust

(38:11) — Overrated vs Underrated (Part 1)

(01:02:13) — Trying to make sense of food pronunciation across cultures

(01:09:30) — Overrated vs Underrated (Part 2)

(01:24:19) — Wrap-up

You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here

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In this episode, we discuss how Gary Vaynerchuk is in real life, whether or not kids should have protein shakes, the best bodyweight exercises, and more...

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

Thank you!

-J & M

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xHCmqLuACKg

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Maybe we were wrong about seed oils...

(01:51) — Jordan's adventures in potty training (his daughter, not himself)

(04:24) — Christmas lights & Vacanti holiday traditions

(11:21) — Jordan has made all kinds of side-split gains

(12:18) — Celebrating holidays across cultures

(15:08) — Gary Vee in real life

(18:01) — Protein shakes for kids

(22:42) — Creating content for children

(27:12) — Our favorite bodyweight exercises

(34:58) — If you love this podcast, please share it!

(35:23) — Mike's current top book recommendation

(36:12) — Grounding sheets??

(38:35) — Holiday travel nutrition, cake vs pie, & Mike's fading memory of time in New York

(42:52) — Wrap-up

You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here

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If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at [email protected]

If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.

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In this episode, we discuss the truth about seed oils (that no one wants to talk about), the pros & cons of steroids, how to use weighted vests, the drawbacks of meditation, and more...

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

Thank you!

-J & M

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ixNUBFIlQ8c

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Mentorship sale is OVER—welcome to all the new members!

(00:45) — The thing about McDonald's French fries...

(03:19) — The growing controversy surrounding seed oils

(08:19) — The dangers of calling seed oils "poison"

(11:02) — Where we think the anti-seed oil movement is headed

(13:59) — Future legal implications of unsubstantiated dietary advice

(19:59) — We're living in the BEST time in human history

(26:17) — Rarely talked about drawbacks of meditation (& the balance between action and reflection)

(36:00) — Drawbacks of very low protein intake

(38:04) — Benefits of weighted vests

(41:49) — Weighing the risks vs benefits of steroids

(46:34) — Wrap-up

You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here

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Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com

If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at [email protected]

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In this episode, we discuss internal vs external cueing (and how to do it online), our goals for 2025, the greatest movies of all time, and more...

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

Thank you!

-J & M

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xgM68EDyoQc

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — The Mentorship sale is ending soon—don't miss out!

(02:26) — Who the Mentorship is for (& who it isn't)

(06:16) — Jordan's been getting a lot of unfollows lately

(14:31) — Some early plans for 2025

(20:13) — How important is it to keep up with PT certifications?

(26:23) — Internal vs external cueing (& how to best cue clients online)

(35:27) — The best (& worst) ice cream flavors

(39:15) — Our favorite movies

(45:24) — Current anger levels

(49:35) — Wrap-up

You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here

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If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at [email protected]

If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.

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© 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

In this episode, we discuss how to help a client who can't even get started, how to build an online business without social media, the biggest unlock of the 21st century, and more...

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

Thank you!

-J & M

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NlwLlBZU-xw

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Week 2 of the sale in the Online Fitness Business Mentorship—don't miss out! (link in the description!)

(01:39) — How to help a client who can't even seem to get started

(08:04) — The reality of building an online business when you hate social media

(16:01) — Proprietary blends vs transparency in the supplement industry

(19:53) — Jordan has been stepping up his ankle mobility game

(22:40) — Chipotle has been slipping lately

(27:06) — Capability training & the BIGGEST unlock of the 21st century

(33:15) — Wrap-up

You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here

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In this episode, we discuss ZERO fitness or business and solely give our reactions to Donald Trump winning the 2024 presidential election. We're sure the comments will be civil...

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

Thank you!

-J & M

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YzUEEwl7fwA

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — The Mentorship sale is LIVE (don't miss out, apply here or at the link above)

(02:16) — Don't do cocaine

(04:22) — Immediate post-election reaction & analysis

(08:21) — Racism, economic & cultural issues, & voter behavior

(19:05) — Rethinking political messaging (& the loss of individual identity)

(24:04) — The need for meritocracy over quotas

(27:17) — Please leave us a 5-star review wherever you're listening to this episode

(28:23) — The value of having different perspectives & the ability to disagree civilly

(32:51) — The dangers of covert discrimination

(36:59) — The disgusting behavior of the media throughout the entire election process

(40:23) — Don't miss the sale for the Online Fitness Business Mentorship—live now!

You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here

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If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at [email protected]

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In this episode, we discuss exactly what we would do if we were just starting our careers as personal trainers today—how we'd study, how we'd use technology, and how we'd build our businesses.

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

Thank you!

-J & M

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JEsjzHC84sg

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Black Friday sale in the Online Fitness Business Mentorship coming SOON

(02:52) — Laughing at Mike's "predicament" & why everybody loves Jordan

(07:06) — Rogan, Trump, Bezos, & the need for media objectivity

(14:03) — Why your "ideal" schedule may not always be realistic

(19:46) — Gossip Girl & the worst season of Love is Blind ever

(25:27) — Strategies Mike uses to NEVER get sick

(37:08) — How WE would become personal trainers if we were starting from scratch TODAY

(58:21) — Wrap-up

You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here

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If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at [email protected]

If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.

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In this episode, we discuss the most overrated and underrated strategies for building a successful online fitness business, the best exercises to fix back pain, and more.

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com

Thank you!

-J & M

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QQ_XVgh3agA

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Jordan's unusual neighborhood encounter

(10:08) — The most overrated & underrated things to focus on for building a successful online fitness business

(22:40) — How Mike & Jordan have fixed their snapped-up backs

(43:16) — Where Jordan & Mike differ in their open-mindedness

(47:30) — Too much comfort vs. Too much stress

(53:02) — Don't forget to keep an eye out for the Black Friday sale in the Online Fitness Business Mentorship (sign up for our email list to be notified as soon as it opens)

You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here

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Join our email list & get our FREE '30 Ways To Build A Successful Online Coaching Business' manual: https://bit.ly/30O2l6p

Check out our new book 'Eat It!' at https://www.eatit-book.com

If you have any questions you'd like to have answered on the show, shoot us an email at [email protected]

If you enjoyed the episode, we would sincerely appreciate it if you left a five-star review.

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