Best Siano Podcasts (2024)

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Nobody Cares – Now What? With Jay Siano 44:01

3h ago44:01

44:01

Jay Siano is a real estate and branding expert who has worked with brands like Starbucks, Chipotle, and Orangetheory Fitness. During his college years, Jay’s mom got sick with cancer, and he had to face the choice between staying in school or coming home to work in the family business. Jay bet on himself, and stayed in school. Already prone to numb…

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Advising Chipotle, Starbucks and [solidcore] with Jay Siano 56:23

8d ago56:23

56:23

Jay Siano is a New York-based entrepreneur, commercial real estate and wellness executive who has been instrumental in advising and scaling some of the most successful brands in the world (Chipotle, Starbucks, Orangetheory Fitness, Massage Envy, European Wax Center to name a few). Jay and I have a conversation about the fitness industry, CRE, his e…

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Never Late To Your Fitness Class Again At SWEAT440 w/ Matt Miller 1:01:22

2h ago1:01:22

1:01:22

#neverlate is the unique sales proposition that SWEAT440 is hoping will capture a niche market of boutique group fitness users. Matt Miller and Cody Patrick are the founders of the Miami based fitness franchise and have big plans for growth beyond their 20+ locations. Check out them out at www.sweat440.com —-----------------------------------------…

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Give Your Tech Stack A Break 18:59

5h ago18:59

18:59

Next time you're complaining about your member management software or your CRM, or any other SASS product that makes your life insanely easier 90% of the time, considering this perspective... —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The only two group fitness fr…

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Creative Journeys and Sabbatical Insights with Cheryl and Eileen 21:14

3h ago21:14

21:14

Can you imagine stepping back to leap even further ahead? This week on "You Only Go Once," Eileen Grimes and Cheryl Cantafio open their hearts to share their plans for an enriching summer sabbatical. They reveal Eileen's courageous journey through her divorce, her exciting new podcast "Mystical Mayhem Makers," and her venture into becoming a certif…

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Goodbye InBody, Hello Spren! A Convo w/ Jason Moore 1:03:01

16m ago1:03:01

1:03:01

Jason Moore is the founder of Spren and he's convinced that the current methods of analyzing body fat percentages, HRV and other bio metrics are not as accessible as they can be. And after using Spren (and comparing it to my own Dexa scans), I think he's right. https://www.spren.com/ —----------------------------------------------------------------…

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Reinventing yourself when life forces it upon you - Nick Perales 1:06:37

1h ago1:06:37

1:06:37

Nick Perales served as a Marine scout sniper in the US military. His entire life and identity changed when he stepped on an IED that took his lower right leg, disabled his left leg, and nearly killed him.Nick had to make a decision that many people never face, he had to decide who he wanted to be, when the identity he was already proud to live with…

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Most Of Us Do This, And We Need To Stop. 15:32

1d ago15:32

15:32

If you've been in business for 18, 36 or 60 months, and you haven't developed your operational workflow (systems), you're fucking up. So let's talk about fixing it. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The only two group fitness franchises I would invest in……

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Pre-Selling Strategies 20:27

3d ago20:27

20:27

If you're opening your first location, or hoping to capitalize on your current success with additional locations - this is for you. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The only two group fitness franchises I would invest in… Industrious If you want a well-o…

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Your Biggest Losses Are Your Greatest Lessons with Nat Berman 34:46

3d ago34:46

34:46

Despite spending years investing in the rat race, Nat Berman knew he had to strike out on his own. In today’s episode he shares the story of that time, and climbing toward a business that has made him millions. 1:35 – Introductions 4:55 – Current context 6:27 – Nat’s biggest challenge 12:13 – How 9/11 impacted Nat’s thinking 15:01 – Quitting 18:35 …

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You Suck, And That's OK. 23:34

5d ago23:34

23:34

Can we normalize sucking? —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The only two group fitness franchises I would invest in… Industrious If you want a well-organized, high operational capacity, barbell-based group fitness experience (aka CrossFit without the stup…

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Giving up part of yourself so that you can expand and grow into a better version of you - Jill Bunny 1:02:05

5d ago1:02:05

1:02:05

Our identity often drives us in directions we don't even realize. The sooner we decide to acknowledge our role in our successes and failures, the sooner we grab more control over our own present, and future. Jill Bunny is a 2x Arnold Bikini Champion, an Olympia Bikini Champion, a cover model, a personal trainer for over 20 years, and a health coach…

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Rebuilding After Reaching A Breaking Point (with Tripp Lanier) 21:43

10d ago21:43

21:43

Tripp Lanier describes his interior life after a breakup in his twenties as a house of cards tumbling to the ground. Suddenly, he was forced to confront emotional issues he had been actively avoiding for years – including his own mother’s suicide. In today’s interview, Tripp walks us through that time in his life, and how to chart a path forward th…

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So You Want to be an AL-P | Podcast Ep 259 43:45

11d ago43:45

43:45

This episode is for those of you who have interest in enrolling in AL-P with Active Life so that you can become the professional who bridges the gap between fitness and healthcare, helping people live lives of freedom, without compromise. learn more at activelifeprofessional.com on instagram @activelifeprofessional…

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Think Your Brand's IP Is Protectable? This Proves It's Not. 20:23

20d ago20:23

20:23

I know you designed a proprietary workout, choreographed sequences, methodology, blah blah blah.... But guess what? It's all up for grabs. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The only two group fitness franchises I would invest in… Industrious If you want a…

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Fist fights, and advocacy for a mission worth pursuing - Natana Flynn AKA "Momma Bear", Mentorship team lead at Active Life 1:01:43

20d ago1:01:43

1:01:43

Corporate culture is a term people throw around these days, and then do little to nothing with. Natana is responsible for the culture that we have inside of Active Life reaching the businesses of the clients we serve on the professional development side of our company. - What it means to have audacity - The benefit of surrounding yourself with peop…

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The Constraint In Your Business Isn't What You Think 11:11

17d ago11:11

11:11

To find the true problem within the business, you need to change how you view the problem. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The only two group fitness franchises I would invest in… Industrious If you want a well-organized, high operational capacity, barb…

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Creating Personal Training Prices For Your Gym 19:44

21d ago19:44

19:44

One of the recent problems I was tasked to solve by a client was to help them recreate their personal training pricing model. Need help with something business-related in your gym?Head over to www.wtfgymtalk.com —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The only …

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If we fail to do something about it, this could destroy all of us 11:30

21d ago11:30

11:30

We are heading for a world with two groups of people who want nothing to do with each other... The medicated, and the unmedicated. This has the potential to become a social status game with the government supporting those who bend the knee to big pharma and big government instead of accepting personal responsibility. There is absolutely a place for…

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Doing Deep Work by Necessity with Robert Palmer 44:26

17d ago44:26

44:26

As a human performance coach, Robert Palmer is literally a pro at helping others achieve high performance. But you don’t get there without some major bumps in the road. In today’s episode, Robert shares: His experience filling in as a father figure for his brother The impact of suddenly losing an older sister Re-examining his own beliefs Committing…

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Understanding Pricing Psychology For Your Gym 12:13

27d ago12:13

12:13

A high-end, semi-private training client of mine has tasked me with helping them restructure their pricing model. They're considering using "decoy pricing", which I'm a huge fan of, typically. But in this particular case, I'm advising against it. Want help solving business problems in your gym? www.wtfgymtalk.com —----------------------------------…

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Leading weight-loss expert talks openly about dangers and uses of Ozempic and other GLP-1 Inhibitors, Dr. Spencer Nadolsky 1:15:57

27d ago1:15:57

1:15:57

Will Ozempic and other GLP-1 Inhibitors go down as the Opioid crisis of the 2020s? Are there people for whom these drugs are more dangerous? If so, is it predictable who these people are? Are doctors overprescribing GLP-1 inhibitors? Is there a financial incentive for the doctors to do it even when it's not advisable for the patient? Is there a pen…

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Don't Cannibalize Your Locations 14:18

30d ago14:18

14:18

This message is brought to you by The Gym Real Estate Company. There's a fine line between having an increase in brand presence with multiple locations and cannibalizing them. Need help with location selection, leasing or buying a building? Head over to www.gymrealestate.co to book a free Discovery Call.…

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Facility Layout Design For Group Fitness 11:03

1M ago11:03

11:03

This is another episode of Live Problem Solving where I take you behind-the-scenes of how I actually help my clients solve their business problems. Today, we are looking at a new location that one of my client's is signing a lease for, and he wants to re-imagine class flow and training floor layout. —------------------------------------------------…

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Rethinking Your Priorities with Kim Kaupe 25:38

24d ago25:38

25:38

What have you given up for the successes you’ve achieved? Today Kim Kaupe joins us to share her experience with priorities, regrets, and spending your life well. 1:43 – Introductions 3:53 – Kim’s current situation 7:09 – Kim’s challenge 15:20 – Authenticity on social media 17:40 – Source of boldness 22:53 – Homework ***** Learn more from our guest:…

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Save $1,000+ Per Month In Rent 11:26

1M ago11:26

11:26

These small adjustments can save you $1,000+ per month in rent. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The only two group fitness franchises I would invest in… Industrious If you want a well-organized, high operational capacity, barbell-based group fitness exp…

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What it takes to build, and sell a great nutrition coaching company - Mike Doehla 1:23:04

1M ago1:23:04

1:23:04

Mike is the founder of Stronger U, which he great to over 8,000 clients at it's peak, and over 50,000 clients overall. He's not a dietician, and he wasn't formally trained before he started the company. This is a story of grit and authenticity. Most importantly, Mike is a great father and husband who genuinely cares about the people in his life. I …

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How the Mirror Game Can Change Your Life 49:14

1M ago49:14

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Immerse yourself in the transformative world of the Mirror Game in 'How the Mirror Game Can Change Your Life,' where Diyara Sultanova and Antonio Siano, The Modern Shaman, delve into the profound impact of self-reflection and mirroring on personal growth and success. This enlightening episode guides you through the ancient practice of using mirrors…

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You Need More FuckIt If You Want To Succeed 17:28

1M ago17:28

17:28

Remember when you first started the business? Sure, you were nervous as hell, but you had enough FuckIt in your system that allowed you to make the hard decisions. But where is your FuckIt now? —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The only two group fitness …

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Zoning May Not Be Your Issue. Check The Use Of Your Building. 10:28

1M ago10:28

10:28

Most gym owners are experienced enough to check for zoning compliance before signing a lease. However, zoning isn't always the issue. www.gymrealestate.co —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The only two group fitness franchises I would invest in… Industrio…

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Mastering Resilience: Learn to Detach Mistakes from Your Self-Worth with Darrell Vesterfelt 33:05

1M ago33:05

33:05

As a leader, a serial entrepreneur, and the former head of growth at ConvertKit, Darrell Vesterfelt had a track record of success. But a moment of crisis led to his partners at one of the businesses he co-founded asking him to step away. Today, Darrell is publicly sharing that story for the first time, as well as the story of how he found his way b…

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Crossing Cultural Bridges with Tara Siano: A Journey of Learning and Living 50:01

1M ago50:01

50:01

When the melodies of K-pop first enchanted Tara Siano, little did she imagine that this beat would lead her on an odyssey to the heart of Seoul, pursuing a master’s degree in Korean culture and communication. Our latest episode chronicles Tara's gripping saga of adaptation and personal evolution, as she navigates the thrills and spills of life in a…

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Gym Owner's Never Ending To-Do List 13:09

1M ago13:09

13:09

Another segment of Live Problem Solving where I take a look at a recent problem one of my consulting clients had that we can all relate to — a to-do list that never seems to end. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The only two group fitness franchises I wo…

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When is it the right time to quit your job, and how to start at the bottom and work your way to the top - Mary Banks 47:53

1M ago47:53

47:53

When is it time to quit the job you keep complaining about? What kind of a job should you be looking for when you do? How do you climb from the bottom of the company all the way to the most powerful seat? These questions and more get answered today with the CSO of Active Life, Mary Banks.

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Fhitting Room Closes Locations + Struggle Of Corporately Owned Gyms 20:28

1M ago20:28

20:28

Recently, a popular boutique group fitness brand out of NYC, Fhitting Room, announced it was closing most of its locations. This video is my response to this news and a few industry insights. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The only two group fitness fr…

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Group Fitness Doesn't Want Members To Become Autonomous 18:04

2M ago18:04

18:04

Do you think these two efforts are at odds with one another??? —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The only two group fitness franchises I would invest in… Industrious If you want a well-organized, high operational capacity, barbell-based group fitness expe…

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When Stress Puts You In The Hospital with Hannah Nieves 34:31

1M ago34:31

34:31

Growing up Hannah Nieves leaned on academics and achievement as a way to cope with a volatile home life. When burnout put her in the hospital, she had to reassess her work – and her habit of internalizing stress. Today, she shares the story of overcoming her burnout and learning to live life in a more whole way. 2:08 – Introductions/Hannah’s curren…

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Creating A New Pricing Model For Your Gym 16:26

2M ago16:26

16:26

Back with another segment of Live Problem Solving where I'm taking a look at a client's desire to change up their pricing model as they move in a different direction with their service offering. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The only two group fitness…

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"Why did you do all of this work, you don't even know if you're going to be working with me" - A story of moxie and hard work with Jayson Siano 59:02

2M ago59:02

59:02

What does it take to become the undeniable, number one person in your industry...? That's exactly what Jayson Siano of Sabre Advisors did in the commercial real estate game. Jay helped launch the growth of the European Wax Center, Dry Bar, Starbucks, Chipotle, Orange Theory, Solid Core Pilates, and Stop N Shop grocery stores (to name a handful of h…

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Catching Up w/ Sean Pastuch 1:02:26

2M ago1:02:26

1:02:26

My friend and colleague, Dr. Sean Pastuch (founder of Active Life) and I keep in touch regularly. However, it had been a minute since we had a catch-up call, so we decided to double-dip and record it as a podcast as well. —-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------…

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Creating Your Own Version Of The CrossFit Open, MADabolic's Game Day or OTF's Hell Week 16:02

2M ago16:02

16:02

Want to create an annual or bi-annual event that allows your members to celebrate your unique belief in fitness? Here's how I'm structuring the strategy for one of my consulting clients. Have a problem in the business you need help solving? www.wtfgymtalk.com —-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------…

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Jason Feifer's Path to a Resilient Mindset 46:01

2M ago46:01

46:01

Jason Feifer (author, editor-in-chief of Entrepreneur Magazine) joins us to share a challenge that lasted five years and changed the course of his life. The core theory: Life is reactive, not linear. 1:55 – Meet Jason 6:15 – Jason’s most challenging time 8:44 – Life is not linear 14:55 – How Jason got his resilient mindset 21:28 – Using what you ha…

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Flying High with Words: The Peveto Twins on Editorial Craft and Creative Bonds 56:24

2M ago56:24

56:24

Every once in a while, you meet someone who seems to live in perfect harmony with their calling. That's the impression Ariane and Jackie Peveto, the twin forces behind Ground Crew Editorial, leave with you. As curators of the written word, their story arcs from the structured realm of academia to the free-flowing skies of creative literature. In ou…

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The Nuance Of Your Problem Is Probably Not Relevant To Solving It 16:29

2M ago16:29

16:29

Everyone with a business problem has a 10-minute backstory as to why it's a problem, how it became a problem and all the in's and out's that ultimately do not actually lead the person to a solution. Here's how I recommend looking at it. —----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------…

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Balancing your hormones with nutrition, and making healthy eating simple - Lauren Papanos 1:09:03

2M ago1:09:03

1:09:03

Nutrition is so simple it's complicated. Lauren Papanos is a functional medicine certified, RD who believes that the overwhelming majority of hormone replacement therapy could be eliminated through diet and supplementation. She fell into the world of nutrition as a result of losing her cycle when competing in cheer on scholarship, where she had to …

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Shoot The Shit | Finley & Landon Funsten 2:51:32

2M ago2:51:32

2:51:32

Finley began her journey with MADabolic as a client, then became a trainer, evolved to a GM, and eventually part owner of a 2-location portfolio in Charlotte, NC. At that point, her husband (Landon), quit his corporate career and the two of them purchased 100% of the portfolio equity and then opened a 3rd location.We jam on topics ranging from evol…

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Creating Your Aspirational Org Chart + Payroll Reallocation 17:41

2M ago17:41

17:41

This is part of a new segment called LIVE Problem Solving where I walk you through an existing consulting client's problem and show you how I plan to solve it in real time. Want your problems solved? Head over to www.wtfgymtalk.com —---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------…

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How Life Implosion Can Be A Fresh Start (with Lauren Maillian) 36:43

2M ago36:43

36:43

Although Lauren Maillian is the picture of success today, about 15 years ago she was dealing with a life implosion when her husband walked out of her life, leaving her to be sole caretaker and provider for their two children. Today, Lauren shares how that implosion was the turning point in her life, and how she worked her way into success. 1:40 – I…

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It's OK To Have A Job, Not A Business 18:03

2M ago18:03

18:03

If you are constantly operating in a technician role within your business, it's not truly a business - it's a job. But is there anything wrong with that? Here's my alternative take. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The only two group fitness franchises I…

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How to use brain data to drive human performance, Jen Dischler 1:14:47

2M ago1:14:47

1:14:47

Would you wear a set of headphones for 10 minutes a day if you knew it could improve your sleep, focus, and recovery? There is some exciting data that suggests this is not only possible, but it might already be happening. Jen Dischler is a self proclaimed data nerd, we met at the Forever Strong event in January this year, and I was intrigued by the…

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