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CCU Podcast - Treating Athletes as High Performers First with Ben Mayfield-Smith

This week, I met with Benjamin Mayfield-Smith, Founder of Matter Athletica, a coaching ecosystem built for those who refuse to settle for average — in body, business, or life. ...more

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October 23, 2025•3 min read

CCU Podcast - Lessons From a 7 Figure Gym Owner with Nick Haince

Today, I sat down with Nick Haince, Founder and President of Capital Strength. He oversees all Sport Performance Programs at Capital Strength. He has been in the industry for 15 years and has worked w... ...more

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October 21, 2025•4 min read

The habits that were killing my coaching business (and I didn't even know it) - Paul Oneid

I used to think success meant doing more. More clients. More hours. More content. More effort. Three years ago, I was training 16 times a week, running two businesses, and burning myself into the fuck... ...more

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October 18, 2025•4 min read

CCU Podcast: You’re Not Broken: Finding Clarity and Strength with Dani LaMartina

Today I sat down with Dr. Danielle (Dani) LaMartina. Dani is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, an IFBB Pro and Olympian in the Women's Physique division, and a Top-5 ranked All-Time Powerlifter. She walks... ...more

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October 16, 2025•3 min read

CCU Podcast - The Simple Fixes to Complex Coaching Business Problems with Stuart Brauer

Today I sat down with Stuart Brauer, founder of WTF Gym Talk and The Gym Real Estate Company. Stuart has 18+ years of experience in the fitness industry, where he owned his own gyms for a decade in Ch... ...more

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October 14, 2025•4 min read

The Luckiest Coaches I Know Are Also The Hardest Workers

I used to think "luck" was something that just happened to other people. Ten years into my coaching career, I was still waiting for my big break. Watching other coaches land partnerships and speaking ... ...more

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October 11, 2025•4 min read

CCU Podcast - The Harder You Work, The Luckier You Get with Tommy Stiles

Today, I sat down with Tommy Stiles, Owner of Stiles Strength & Performance Online Coaching. He is a national-level bodybuilder who lives in Scottsdale, Arizona. In his past, he was a firefighter/para... ...more

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October 09, 2025•3 min read

CCU Podcast - Your Story is Your Superpower with Gabrielle Bryk

Today, I sat down with Gabrielle Bryk, who is the Owner of GYM GAB LLC and the Co-Owner of Bryksquad Barbell. Garbielle is a female-focused trainer who helps women regain their strength and confidenc... ...more

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October 07, 2025•3 min read

You Can't Ask Them to Do What You Won't Do Yourself

Picture this: You're standing in a parking lot at 5:30 AM, weighing yourself on a scale because the hotel bathroom floor is carpeted and you need an accurate number. Or maybe you're eating meal three ... ...more

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October 04, 2025•8 min read

CCU Podcast - Feel the Friction and Do It Anyway with Ryan Nosak

Today I sat down with Ryan Nosak, CEO and Head Coach for RyNo Strength. Ryan is the driving force behind RyNo Strength, a VIP personal training experience based in Chicago’s Lincoln Park that elevates... ...more

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October 02, 2025•5 min read

CCU Podcast - A Guide for Rising Strength & Conditioning Coaches with Brandon Smitley

In this episode, I sit down with Performance Coach and Owner of THIRST (Terre Haute Intensity Resistance and Sports Training), Brandon Smitley. Brandon is a world-renowned strength coach and athlete ... ...more

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September 30, 2025•4 min read