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Welcome to the FINAL EPISODE of the FITposium podcast… kinda. We are moving our podcast show and combining this show with our other podcast BEYOND THE IMAGE. This will be our new weekly show providing information, insights and business strategy to help you accelerate your business growth! Subscribe to BEYOND THE IMAGE ON Apple Podcast […]
In this episode of the FITposium Podcast, host James Patrick gets to interview WWE Hall of Fame inductee and diva Torrie Wilson on her truly inspiring career. The two discuss what initially got her into the fitness industry, how she ended up in the ring for the WCW, the transition into the WWF/WWE and the […]
In this episode of the FITposium Podcast, host James Patrick does a full recap of the FITposium 2019 conference, the biggest takeaways and lessons learned and what made this the biggest and most successful FITposium ever! FITposium is proud to announce our new online membership FITposiumPlus.com – get new educational content monthly plus have access […]
FITposium 2019 is here! The fifth annual conference kicks off today in Scottsdale, Arizona. In celebration of our biggest event ever, we are so excited to share this interview with our keynote speaker Jamie Eason Middleton. In this episode, host James Patrick talks with Jamie about the evolution of her brand in the health and […]
In this episode of the FITposium podcast, host James Patrick interviews brand strategist and copywriting specialist Blair Badenhop. In this interview the two discuss the importance of compelling and effective copy and how to write directly to your audience to create the most resonance and the biggest impact. See more of Blair at https://blairbadenhop.com/ and […]
CHECK OUT OUR BONUS EPISODE featuring interviews with members of the Get Amped Mastermind! In this episode, host James Patrick chats with FITposium PRO and Mastermind member Ashlee McCarten who was the first ever to join the Get Amped Mastermind. They discuss the launch of her brand and how she trains women to become Fierce […]
In this episode of the FITposium podcast, host James Patrick interviews the VP of Brand for TrueCoach, Sam Pogue on how he went through trial and error to eventually chose the career path he wanted to go down. The two discuss the attrition rate in the health and fitness industry and why most entrepreneurs in […]
In this episode of the FITposium Podcast, host James Patrick is joined by Kelly Patrick to review everything attendees need to know to get the most out of their FITposium 2019 experience. The two discuss all the workshops, educational sessions, how to prepare for the pitch and portfolio reviews, what attendees need to bring, how […]
In this episode of the FITposium podcast, host James Patrick Nicole Willis who helps fitness entrepreneurs create their own supplement lines. This is a tremendous opportunity not only to create a new product for your clients, but it is a highly lucrative additional income vertical that listeners should be exploring. Check out Nicole at www.NicoleWillisCoaching.com […]
CHECK OUT OUR BONUS EPISODE featuring interviews with members of the Get Amped Mastermind! In this episode, host James Patrick chats with FITposium PRO and Mastermind member Sarah Burnap on the launch of her career and how she uses psychology to train others to reach that highly sought after elite level of performance. Check Sarah […]
In this episode of the FITposium podcast, host James Patrick interviews fitness industry pioneer and leader Cathy Savage who will be presenting on stage at FITposium 2019! During the interview, James and Cathy discuss the evolution of the fitness industry from her beginnings in the last 80s and how she built her empire by asking […]
CHECK OUT OUR BONUS EPISODE featuring interviews with members of the Get Amped Mastermind! In this episode, host James Patrick chats with FITposium PRO and Mastermind member Natalie Waddell on how she turned what started as organic growth of her personal training business to be exponential, leading her to help open the new Vydl Performance […]
In this episode of the FITposium podcast, host James Patrick interviews Dr. Richard Brown, author of the new book The Real Beauty Bible: Navigating Your Journey Through Plastic Surgery which is available on Amazon. During the interview, the two pull back the curtain to reveal many of the misconceptions about the cosmetic surgery industry and […]
CHECK OUT OUR BONUS EPISODE featuring interviews with members of the Get Amped Mastermind! In this episode, host James Patrick chats with FITposium PRO and Mastermind member Kathleen Apodaca about the launch of her upcoming brand Turn Up, Tone Up. Kathleen saw a gap and opening in the marketplace and instead of getting stuck in […]
Scott Aaron is a master at online marketing and lead generation – however before he could get to where he is today in his coaching business and being a best-selling author, he had to endure numerous pivots and business ventures that ultimately led him to a point of having to file bankruptcy. That was not […]
CHECK OUT OUR BONUS EPISODE featuring interviews with members of the Get Amped Mastermind! In this episode, host James Patrick chats with Mastermind member Cassie Lambert on how to turn prospects into true evangelists. It is not done by passively or reactively marketing. It is done by proactively prospecting potential clients, giving them a tremendous […]
Protecting the identity of your business is one of the most essential and important things you can do as an entrepreneur. Not only are you making sure that you are not operating under a business identity that already exists in the marketplace, but you are also forming a barrier of protecting from anyone who attempts […]
CHECK OUT OUR BONUS EPISODE featuring interviews with members of the Get Amped Mastermind! In this episode, host James Patrick chats with mastermind member Bobbi Parker Hall on her fitness journey which started at the age of 50! She has created a tribe like never before through her Modern Bodies program which is more than […]
In this episode, host James Patrick interviews the Chief Communications Officer of Quest Nutrition, Bruce Cardenas. However Bruce has a different, unofficial title as being The Mayor. In this interview, the two discuss how Quest went from a small side hustle being made in a home kitchen to the incredible brand it has become with […]
CHECK OUT OUR BONUS EPISODE featuring interviews with members of the Get Amped Mastermind! In this episode, host James Patrick chats with mastermind member Oemil Rodriguez how she overcame the imposter syndrome and having to start her business from scratch when moving to a new country to find her highest level of success ever! Check […]
In this episode, host James Patrick interviews CPA Ashley Shepherd on what fitness entrepreneurs need to be doing so they can save money on taxes. The conversation covers what we need to track in our books and what deductions most fitness professionals are missing on their taxes that could help them save money! Check Ashley […]
CHECK OUT OUR BONUS EPISODE featuring interviews with members of the Get Amped Mastermind! In this episode, host James Patrick chats with mastermind member Carmen Ohling on how she rebranded herself, the importance of showing up and offering value and how entrepreneurs can actually get more done by doing less. Check out Carmen Ohling at […]
In this episode, host James Patrick interviews Dr. Jason Karp the author of the new book The Inner Runner: Running to a More Successful, Creative, and Confident You on how running correlates not only to how we manage our businesses, but to how we manage our lives. The conversation covers the importance of doing hard […]
CHECK OUT OUR BONUS EPISODE featuring interviews with members of the Get Amped Mastermind! In this episode, host James Patrick chats with mastermind member Ashley Wiens who has been building her in-person and online training empire by choosing to make drastic changes not only in her business – but by also setting new priorities in […]
In this episode, host James Patrick interviews Shannon Fable, the founder of Sunshine Fitness Resources, on the dangers of fitness professionals relying exclusively on in-person training services and how to generate multiple income streams to become a fitness entrepreneur. The conversation covers how to differentiate yourself in the marketplace, why content marketing is essential to […]
CHECK OUT OUR FIRST BONUS EPISODE featuring interviews with members of the Get Amped Mastermind! In this episode, host James Patrick news anchor turned entrepreneur Kristen Crowley on the various business ventures she has launched and why she has chosen to live a life without ever settling. Check Kristen Crowley out at www.KristenCrowley.com YouTube: Kristen […]
In this episode, host James Patrick chats with the Annette, Dominguez O’Hair the West Coast Agency Director of the Naturally Fit Agency about her extensive career that included being the on-camera talent to being a model consultant to opening us the West Coast Division of the agency. The episode cover how the industry has shifted […]
Happy Fourth of July! The year is half over! But before you let panic set in – don’t worry – we got you! In this episode of the FITposium podcast, host James Patrick discusses how to strategize your road map for the next 90 days in your business. He will get in detail about how […]
In this episode, host James Patrick chats with the founder of The Abs Company, Sean Gagnon about his journey as an entrepreneur. Sean shares the details of his background, the failures he endured and had to learn from and how he was able to get his company up and running with their first big product, […]
In this episode, host James Patrick chats with Rob Murgatroyd the created of the Work Hard Play Hard Podcast and Mastermind on why he chose to walk away from the chiropractic practice he created which was generating over $1 million in annual revenue. Rob shares his journey about what he calls his “quiet desperation” and […]
In this episode of the FITposium podcast, host James Patrick talks about how to leverage media features to grow your brand and your business. Whether you are featured in a magazine, on a podcast, on TV or radio – it is important to leverage this amazing exposure opportunity to grow your brand’s awareness and expand […]
In this episode of the FITposium podcast, host James Patrick is joined by Kelly Patrick to discuss everything entrepreneurs need to know about seeking the support and encouragement of others. This is an in-depth discussion about our own perceptions versus reality, understanding the fear of others and the steps we need to take to better […]
In this episode of the FITposium podcast, host James Patrick discusses the most common habits of successful entrepreneurs as well as how listeners can start to create their own habits including steps to make sure those habits grow deep roots so they are not easily pulled out. Register for FITposium 2019 happening October 3-6 in […]
In this episode, host James Patrick chats with Tiffany Carter the founder of ProjectME about her career transition from being a TV news broadcaster to a multi-millionaire entrepreneur dedicated to helping women create their own wealth by finding their true worth. Tiffany opens up and gets vulnerable to show how she was able to shift […]
In this episode, host James Patrick gets the opportunity to chat with high performance coach Natalie Jill about her career as well as her new book Age in Reverse. The conversation covers how Natalie went from becoming a single mom to being in debt and facing depression to creating a multi-million dollar business online through […]
In this episode, host James Patrick invites special guest and co-founder of Branded Bills Dave Dickert to the show. James and Dave discuss how they’ve personally known each other since high school but have not seen each other since they graduated 18 years ago. In this interview, Dave talks about his professional journey from working […]
In this episode of the FITposium podcast, host James Patrick is joined by original co-host Jason Black, event chair Amber Blom and new team member Katelynn Cleary to talk about everything attendees of this year’s conference can look forward to. The group goes through all the various facets of this year’s FITposium and announces the […]
In this, the 100th episode of the FITposium podcast, host James Patrick is joined by original co-host Jason Black to talk with core members of the James Patrick Photography and FITposium about the launch of their first ever podcast seven years ago as well as the birth of the very first FITposium conference in 2015. […]
In this episode, host James Patrick chats with best-selling author, founder of PowerHouse Women, host of the upcoming Powerhouse Women podcast and 2017 FITpreneur of the Year Winner, Lindsey Schwartz. The two discuss the importance of investing in yourself as well as ask important questions like if you remember who you were at the beginning […]
In this episode of the FITposium podcast host James Patrick discusses the importance of failure in the journey as an entrepreneur. He candidly shares some of the most epic failures he has had in his career including losing a company he worked for over $1 million dollars in billable revenue and how his career ended […]
In this episode of the FITposium podcast host James Patrick covers how and when an entrepreneur should pivot or course correct in their business. This comes at such an important time being that the first quarter of 2019 closed and a lot of business owners are looking at their businesses to try to figure out […]
In this episode of the FITposium podcast host James Patrick covers all the lessons learned and important takeaways from the recent Get Amped Mastermind Retreat. If you are interested in being coached by James, check out the details at jamespatrick.com/coaching To get your copy of our free now guide on the 4 things you need […]
In this episode of the FITposium podcast host James Patrick discusses all the excuses we need to stop making and how to shift our mindset to stepping into our dreams. If you are interested in being coached by James, check out the details at jamespatrick.com/coaching To get your copy of our free now guide on […]
In this episode of the FITposium podcast host James Patrick discusses the lies we have been told about confidence and what is required to happen before we ever feel confident in our journey. If you are interested in being coached by James, check out the details at jamespatrick.com/coaching To get your copy of our free […]
In this episode, host James Patrick chats with growth strategist and author of the book Lead With Value, Kareen Walsh. The two discuss the problems that exists with poor leadership, how entrepreneurs can identify that gap and work towards elevating their leadership to have impact. The goal for listeners is to get out of the […]
In this episode, host James Patrick chats with the 2018 FITpreneur of the Year Winner, Dr. Megan Rigby on how she turned what she used to see as a hobby into a full business that is quickly growing and scaling. The two chat about the importance of feedback, how action is the ultimate deciding factor […]
In this episode of the FITposium podcast host James Patrick discusses the self destructive habits we are all guilty of committing, but need to stop doing in order for our brands to thrive and for us to reach our goals. If you are interested in being coached by James, check out the details at jamespatrick.com/coaching […]
Attention Listeners: We are giving away another FREE PASS to FITposium 2019 happening October 3-6 in Phoenix, Arizona. Listen to this show to find out how to enter! In this episode, host James Patrick chats with Alex Armstrong of Gymotion Consulting on the strategies behind how businesses can keep more of their clients. The interview […]
In this episode, host James Patrick chats with chiropractic doctor, podcast host and founder of Life Outside the Hustle, Brent Tieri. The two chat about how Brent started on his journey, the influence that sports had on the trajectory of each of their careers and the importance of being a problem solver in today’s business […]
In the latest episode of the FITposium Podcast, host James Patrick chats with seven-figure entrepreneur, #1 Best Selling author, TEDx speaker, 10-time cover model, three-time fitness world champion, FITposium keynote speaker and all-around goddess Lori Harder. ATTENTION LISTENERS: One lucky person who listens to this podcast will receive a FREE entry into Lori Harder’s The […]
In the latest episode of the FITposium Podcast, host James Patrick chats with Angela Anderson on the importance of one’s money mindset as entrepreneurs work to grow their business. Angela is a facilitator of PSYCH-K®, which is a non-invasive process of change to shift away from negative, self-limiting beliefs at a subconscious level to create true […]
In this episode of the FITposium podcast host James Patrick discusses everything you should not be doing when pitching to magazines. Don’t miss out on this episode so you can avoid making any of these costly mistakes when trying to get in front of magazine editors. Also, if you have not yet, be sure to […]
Our latest podcast features our interview with Lindsey Rainwater who is the founder and CEO of the Women in Fitness Association. WIFA is a non-profit organization that exists to support women of all ages and races to succeed both professionally and personally within the fitness industry. The vision of WIFA is that every woman professionally representing […]
Happy New Year FITposium Tribe! We are so excited to bring you our first episode of the 2019 featuring an interview with entrepreneur, podcast host and business coach Chris Harder. This episode covers the reason why Chris left a successful banking job to seek more fulfillment and the struggles he and many entrepreneurs face including […]
Here it is, our final episode of 2018! For this episode, James Patrick chats with FITposium presenter Billy Polson of Diakadi Fitness and The Business Movement about how to set your 2019 vision and goals and what we can do to stay on track to hit or exceed those goals in our fitness business. Billy […]
In this episode, James Patrick chats with the personal trainer and the founder of Apex Training and India Fit Online, Joel Eshelman. The two discuss sales strategies for fitness trainers and entrepreneurs and how Joel went from having only 5 clients when he started to making a half million dollars in personal training services in […]
In this episode, James Patrick chats with Dave Dreas, the founder and owner of Arizona Training Lab in Arizona as well as the new men’s product line SKOR FOR MEN about the true journey fitness entrepreneurs have to take. The two discuss the difference between freelancers and entrepreneurs, the truth behind passive income streams and what […]
In this episode, James Patrick chats with Ash Ghandehari the founder of Hyburst. This conversation covers why Ash chose to leave a full time career to launch his own company and what was required to build the life he loved living. Fore more details on FITposium please visit FITposium.com Also, if you enjoyed this episode, […]
In this episode of the FITposium podcast host James Patrick discusses how entrepreneurs need to silence their inner critic and what we should do to start to only pay attention to the opinions of those who matter to our success. If you enjoyed this episode, please let us know in the comment section of iTunes […]
In this episode of the FITposium podcast host James Patrick discusses what an entrepreneur should do when they notice they are being copied by someone else. Specifically the show covers why it could be seen as a good thing, the difference between emulation and infringement and the steps to take to appropriately handle such scenarios. […]
In this episode of the FITposium podcast host James Patrick and Kelly Spartonos discuss a breakdown of all the activity that has occurred since FITposium 2018 and what both past attendees as well as listeners of the show should know about the next steps to take. The show covers the importance of action, why curiosity […]
In this episode of the FITposium podcast host James Patrick discusses what entrepreneurs should do when other people try to slow then down or derail their efforts. If we are doing something new, something worth noticing, it will make some uncomfortable. Those people may try to impede your progress. This show discusses what you should […]
In this episode, James Patrick sits down with Ashlee Davis, the online editor of Oxygen Magazine during the FITposium 2018 weekend. The two about Ashlee’s background in journalism, her work with Oxygen Magazine, what she noticed from people at FITposium and what listeners should know about getting in front of the magazine. Fore more details […]
In this episode, James Patrick sits down with Tanja Schmitz, the editor in chief of Fitness Magazine and Fitness His Magazine during the FITposium 2018 weekend. The two about Tanja’s background in publishing, the creation of 250 separate magazine issues, what she looks for in contributors and how to stand out from others vying for […]
In this episode, James Patrick and Kelly Spartonos sit down with the two lead editors of STRONG Fitness Magazine, the editor in chief Kristyn Brown and the creative director Erin Lutz during FITposium 2018 weekend. The group of four chat in detail about the publishing industry, the evolution of STRONG, their experience at FITposium and […]
It is finally here! FITposium 2018 kicks off tonight in Scottsdale, Arizona. As a celebration of our fourth annual conference we decided to put together a special quick episode for listeners. For this special episode, host James Patrick sits around the table with the entire core team for FITposium 2018 as they share a little […]
In this episode of the FITposium podcast hosts James Patrick and Kelly Spartonos discuss why we will often shy away from opportunities out of fear, the source of that fear and the steps we need to take to break through our limiting mindsets and beliefs. James also announced the release of his new book FIT […]
Host James Patrick and Kelly Sparotnos discuss why it is important to always have the mindset of the student and not the expert. The most successful, most influential and most impactful individuals in our world are those who consistently and ritually focus on learning and development. This episode covers why we should maintain the mindset […]
In this episode host James Patrick chats with online advertising specialist and founder of Live Surge, Andy Franco about our misconceptions about advertising through Facebook and Instagram. The two chat about the evolution of online attention, beginning with organic traffic and SEO and how it moved into social media and why online advertising is one of […]
Host James Patrick and Kelly Sparotnos discuss everything you need to know and prepare for FITposium 2018. The two work chronologically through the entire event covering all the sessions, casting calls, portfolio reviews, expo, mixer, educational sessions, VIP reception and interactive workshops so you can effectively plan your agenda! Be sure to listen to this […]
Host James Patrick chats with fitness entrepreneur and founder of DIAKADI, Billy Polson to discuss the untold and often misunderstood life of a fitness entrepreneur. The conversation beings discussing how Billy launched his gym and how he chose to focus on educating the trainers at his facility. The two discusses the various phases entrepreneurs go […]
Hosts James Patrick and Kelly Spartonos dive head first into many of our struggles with our money mindset. The duo discusses why we have such a difficult charging for our services, what stops us from increasing our rates and how we are doing both a disservice to ourselves as well as to our clients. Listen […]
Host James Patrick chats with entrepreneur, transformation coach and author Tracy O’Malley who has taken her income from zero to multimillions, has grown her organization to have more than 77,000 people and has spoken on stage to tens of thousands of individuals. The two discuss why so many take their foot off the gas pedal […]
Host James Patrick chats with Ben Gower of Six Figure Fitness Coach on what our misperceptions are with the sales process and how to sell from a better place. During their discussion the two cover why personal development is never done in a single session, why curiosity precedes passion, how to unearth our potential under […]
Host James Patrick discusses everything fitness entrepreneurs need to know about how to leverage any media features from magazines to podcasts to tv segments to help grow their business. The reality is, a magazine is only on newsstands for 30 days. In this episode, James gives details on how you can maximize the exposure during […]
Host James Patrick chats with FITposium PRO Madison Murray on how fitness entrepreneurs who feel afraid or stuck can take the very next step in their career to move forward. Madison has attended multiple FITposium conferences and has been building a brand with exponential growth including numerous local, national and international magazine features, her personal […]
Host James Patrick chats with the founder of Tousled, Kalene Smith, about the art of how to pivot in your career. Kalene was working for a Fortune 500 company when she left her job to open up her own boutique gym. After six years of outstanding success, she left the gym to open up her […]
Host James Patrick chats with Kirstyn Brown, the editor in chief of Strong Fitness Magazine. The two start by discussing the latest in the publishing industry and then direct the conversation towards how to make an impression when pitching, how to build a successful relationship with the media, how to become a valued resources as […]
Host James Patrick chats with Nicole Myden who is the owner of The PR Concierge and provides PR consulting for brands that are driven with purpose. The two start discussing the importance of intention in our journey, the importance of choosing success versus having conditional success and happiness, how to simplify public relations, how to […]
Host James Patrick shares the full uncensored story of when he did a men’s physique competition back in 2012. Some may remember when James stepped up on stage, but he has never before told the dark side of what happened during his competition prep and why he has never stepped back up on stage again. […]
Host James Patrick starts the episode sharing a few new exciting details from FITposium including that attendees can now get CEU’s from ISSA, NASM and AFAA. Also the podcast will soon launch on Spotify. From there James gets into a common mistake many entrepreneurs make in trying to do too many things at once which […]
Host James Patrick talks about an offer he received from a Phoenix TV Show who requested he pay them $1500 to get featured on their lifestyle show. This raised the question of should talents and entrepreneurs pay to be featured in magazines? The episodes goes into the nuances of native advertising, why people want editorial […]
Host James Patrick jumps on for a shorter episode to discuss the latest FITposium news and announcements as well as recapping his constant traveling over the last few weeks. From there he starts discussing the greatest lie we have been told over the course of our lives until this very day, who was lying to […]
Host James Patrick brings on social media strategist Mindy Harley to discuss what fitness entrepreneurs need to know about growing an engaging social media following. The two discuss how communication strategies have shifted, the importance of developing unique content, why relationships trump everything, how to increase engagement and how to invite followers to take the […]
Host James Patrick brings on business architect Michael Zeller to discuss why it is important for entrepreneurs to create and open space for themselves to think and strategize. The question the two discuss is do entrepreneurs want to be an operator in their business, trying to control all the day-to-day tasks; or do they want […]
Host James Patrick brings on FITposium PRO Megan Rigby who is the founder of Macro Mini to discuss what it took for her to turn a hobby into a successful brand after attending FITposium. To remove the hobby mentality, Megan asked herself “why should I be in business” and then began to remove the barriers […]
Host James Patrick connects with award-winning entrepreneur, coach, podcast host and storyteller Danny-J. During this episode, James and Danny-J discuss the difference between the perception and reality of the fitness industry and how she evolved her own brand and all the lessons she learned along the way of shifting from a talent to an entrepreneur. […]
Hosts James Patrick and Kelly Spartonos connect with visibility strategist and PR specialist Lisa Simone Richards to discuss how fitness talents and entrepreneurs can enhance their visibility. This very detailed episodes discusses the steps people need to take to get features in various media outlets as well as what they must do in order to […]
Hosts James Patrick and Kelly Spartonos connect with the founder of ABS Protein Pancakes and Shark Tank success story Ashley Drummonds. The three start by stalking about Ashley’s early entry into the fitness industry as a personal trainer and the limits she faced with trading time for money. Knowing she wanted something more she began […]
Hosts James Patrick sits down with Kelly Spartonos to dive into the biggest challenges fitness professionals feel they are facing right now in growing their brands. These obstacles come directly from our past attendees who shared with the hosts their biggest struggles currently. As you listen you will find that they are the same exact […]
Hosts James Patrick interviews motivational speaker and performance coach James Silvas. The conversation begins with a bit of James Silvas’ backstory on how he got into motivational speaking in an interesting way at the very early age of 16 years old. It was then in college that James Silvas was able to move forward with […]
Important Update: Passes for the FITposium 2018 International Conference + Expo happening October 5-7 in Scottsdale, Arizona are now on sale and available at www.FITposium.com – don’t miss out on this three day event that will teach you everything on how to build a brand, market a brand and profit from your brand in the […]
Hosts James Patrick is joined by Kelly Spartonos to discuss the Five Things entrepreneurs all do before they level up. These are things they have seen from the hundreds of FITposium attendees, the individual coaching they do as well as from graduates of their launch program. The show starts with the duo discussing what people […]
Hosts James Patrick delivers an intensely emotional presentation on how he was able to find his reasoning behind his work and how that changed everything for him and his mission. Many of us know what we do. We know what we are drawn to work on and what we want to achieve. But few of […]
Hosts James Patrick sits down serial-preneur and FITposium presenter Jon Boles, owner of Avintiv Media and founder of Modus Apparel. The episode starts out with Jon discussing the importance of being vulnerable and transparent and how he has lived most of his life being scared of his past and of people not accepting him. As […]
Hosts James Patrick and Jason Black sit down on an early morning recording the night after the 37th Annual AAFT ADDY Awards where the James Patrick Photography team brought home 10 ADDY Awards for work in photography and self promotion as well as the 2018 Judge’s Choice Award. In this episode Jason and James get […]
In this episode of the FITposium Podcast, host James Patrick sits down with team member Kelly Spartonos to discuss the difference between staying in the known, which is the area that we know and are comfortable with, and the unknown which is the area of success we want to go to but don’t know how. […]
We have reached our 40th EPISODE of the FITposium podcast! For this episode, host James Patrick jumps on the mic to answer all the submitted questions from our FITposium community. Topics he covers on this episode include: How to set up an e-mail list How to create lead magnets to grow your e-mail list How […]
Hosts James Patrick sits down with FITposium PRO and the new owner of Good Faith Casting, Bella Hibbs. In this episode they begin by discussing the difference between a casting director and a modeling or actor agency, how to avoid scam conferences, why clients choose to film in Arizona, what the status of the filming […]
Hosts James Patrick sits down with FITposium team member Kelly Spartonos to discuss the recent mastermind group he attended and participated in. This episode covers why masterminds are important and how they can help you level up your professional goals, the fears we can face when we participate in such an endeavor, the lessons learned […]
Hosts James Patrick and Jason Black sit down with the 2017 FITpreneur of the Year Award Winner and Best-Selling Author Lindsey Schwartz. Lindsey shares the inspiration behind writing her first book, Powerhouse Woman, and how the writing process evolved the further she got into the book. She went from only writing 3 blog articles in […]
Hosts James Patrick and Jason Black start the show off talking about Jason’s new venture Agstract Apparel and their upcoming yoga event called Agtive. They then welcome in brand specialist and co-owner of Root + River, Emily Soccorsy. Emily shares the story of how Root + River was born with the idea that branding was […]
Hosts James Patrick sits down with FITposium team members Kelly Spartonos and Amber Blom (her very first time on the podcast) to discuss the history of FITposium, what inspired the conference, where it is going and what some of our most memorable moments over the last three years have been. If you enjoyed this episode, […]
Hosts James Patrick and Jason Black (of Agstract Apparel) discuss why our marketing should move away from strictly digital interactions and go back to its roots in connecting with consumers and developing strong relationships. James and Jason review a series of strategies for marketing tactics moving into the New Year. If you are a fitness […]
Hosts James Patrick and Kelly Spartonos sit down with Olympic Athlete and NCAA Champion Sage Watson to discuss the intricacies of being sponsored by different companies. The trio discusses what to look for in sponsorship offers, how to negotiate those offers and how to balance sponsored posts on social media with the rest of your […]
Host James Patrick shares some of our favorite clips from the past 31 episodes of 2017. Listen in to hear clips from guests including Karey Northington, Jill Coleman, Felicia Romero, Dave Dreas, Sidney Leigh as well as the editors of Max Sports & Fitness Magazine, Women’s Health & Fitness Magazine and STRONG Fitness Magazine. We […]
Host James Patrick sits down with licensed therapist and behavioral health coach Kelly Spartonos to discuss the three most important things to keep in mind when setting your goals for 2018 and how to make this New Year the most successful one yet. If you are a fitness entrepreneur looking to launch, then apply to […]
In this week’s FITposium podcast we actually go back to an episode of TheProExposure (TPE) where hosts James Patrick and Jason Black sit down with editorial and commercial photographer Joel Grimes. The trio starts by discussing the earliest part of Joel’s career and how he got into educating aspiring photographers. From there they discuss the […]
Host James Patrick sits down with licensed therapist and behavioral health coach Kelly Spartonos to discuss all the various facets to keep in mind if you are looking to have a successful photo shoot. Whether you are a modeling talent hiring a photographer to build your portfolio or make images to submit to magazines – […]
Host James Patrick sits down with licensed therapist and behavioral health coach Kelly Spartonos to discuss what the three major fears that entrepreneurs and fitness professionals face and what it takes to overcome each of them so that you can launch your own project or business or brand. If you are a fitness entrepreneur looking […]
Host James Patrick sits down with fitness talent and entrepreneur Karey Northington and starts by recapping FITposium 2017 and then discussing the plan for the FITposium 2018 International Conference + Expo happening October 5-7 next year in Phoenix, Arizona. Karey then talks about the upcoming launch of Protein House Gilbert and how important it is […]
Recorded in the middle of FITposium 2017 host James Patrick sits down with Kirstyn Brown, the editor in chief of STRONG Fitness Magazine and Erin Lutz the creative director of STRONG Fitness Magazine as they just finish their 25th issue and going into their 5th year of publishing. STRONG Fitness Magazine started when both Kirstyn […]
Recorded in the middle of FITposium 2017 host James Patrick sits one-on-one with the editor in chief of Women’s Health & Fitness Magazine Katelyn Swallow. She shares a bit about her journey and how she became the editor in chief of Women’s Health & Fitness Magazine. Then the two dive into the importance of quality […]
Recorded in the middle of FITposium 2017 host James Patrick sits one-on-one with Jill Coleman of JillFit.com who started her blog back in 2010 during the golden age of blogging. From there she blogged daily for two years straight to build up a very significant body of work. The two discuss how brands are representing […]
Recorded just days before FITposium 2017 host James Patrick sits one-on-one with the editor in chief and creative director of Max Sports & Fitness Magazine, LaRue Gillespie who has worked with the publication for 11 years. The two discuss her history with the magazine, how she worked on both the 100th and 200th special issues, […]
In this week’s FITposium podcast we actually go back to an episode of TheProExposure (TPE) from October 2015 at the first event FITposium conference. In this episode, we did a live recording where hosts Jason Black and James Patrick interview the editors of Max Sports & Fitness Magazine, LaRue Gillespie, and Scottsdale Health Magazine, Michelle […]
James Patrick and Kelly Spartonos review every single facet attendees of the FITposium 2017 conference need to know. This includes discussing what each of the Friday workshops involves, how to participate in the casting calls, how to succeed in the portfolio reviews and what to expect at the Muscle With A Motor Mixer. After that, […]
James Patrick sits down with Rich Jacobs, the founder of MyHealthDetective.com, to discuss the acronym of GILFF that stands for Gut, Insomnia, Libido, Fat and Fatigue which are issues a lot of fitness athletes are dealing with. Rich’s background was as a strength and conditioning coach for college athletes and was a part of 8 […]
James Patrick sits down with Randi Bilbo of BilboSportswear.com and discusses her background in mechanical engineering to graphic design to economics to running a counseling center and how she joined the business started by her mother designing attire for fitness competitors. The two discuss how she volleys back and forth between her left brain work […]
James Patrick sits down with licensed therapist and FITposium team member Kelly Spartonos to discuss the misconceptions surrounding success and the need for invaluable critiques and feedback that can help propel our careers. The duo then gets into how to accept guidance and important suggestions without allowing our egos and fear of failure to block […]
James Patrick sits down with gym-owner, personal trainer, fitness model and personality Dave Dreas and the two get into a fast-paced discussion on the misunderstandings and misuses of social media in the health and fitness industry. They cover how people try to stand out amongst the clutter online, the deconstruction of the need for social […]
James Patrick sits down with Mike Arce, the CEO of LoudRumor.com and the host of The GSD Show to discuss the importance of being niche in your industry and how to maximize your lead generation tools. This is one of the most jam-packed episodes we have ever done. During this show, the two discuss why […]
In this week’s FITposium podcast we actually go back to an episode of TheProExposure (TPE) from Summer 2014 where hosts James Patrick and Jason Black dissect why they left jobs they hated to do jobs they loved. They ask the question on what is the life expectancy of a want and why it is better […]
In this week’s FITposium podcast host James Patrick discusses the legal, ethical and business ramifications of models paying a magazine to appear in their publication or to be showcased on the cover. He discusses the background of how editorial and advertising departments were separated, how those lines blurred and why publishers are now wanting to […]
FITposium team member Kelly Spartonos, LCSW, joins James Patrick to discuss the necessity of entrepreneurs to own what they do and now allow fear and anxiety to remove them from their potential. Saying you do something means you take ownership of it, which also means you could fail. Being able to say you do something […]
In this week’s FITposium podcast host James Patrick shares his Five Steps to developing a marketable portfolio. This is a episode we encourage all attendees who are doing the portfolio review session at FITposium 2017 to listen to as well as anyone who is looking to build their own portfolio book and start marketing it. […]
In this week’s FITposium podcast we actually go back to an episode of TheProExposure (TPE) from October 2016 where we interviewed Callie Bundy who spoke at our 2016 conference and is slated to present at our 2017 conference. Hosts James Patrick and Jason Black talk with Callie on how she transitioned from being a college […]
Fitness model and co-founder of the new supplement company Muscle With A Motor, Skip Wood, joins James Patrick for this new episode. With a combined experience of three decades in the fitness industry, the two start by chatting about trends in the publishing industry, what magazines are closing, what magazines are being sold and which […]
Imagine how a single sign saying “Franchises Available” could completely change your life. That is exactly what happened when Tom and Heidi Gaupel were in Las Vegas and stopped by the original Protein House. The couple decided they were going to open up their own franchise in Gilbert, Arizona. However, when they were denied on […]
Professional Financial Advisor Holly Brauer joins James Patrick to discuss the five things people should be doing to get their finances in shape. Discussing finances makes most people uncomfortable and thus many simply avoid this crucially important topic. The reality is that most people are not saving enough and are not preparing for life after […]
Professional Golfer and TV Host Blair O’Neal joins James Patrick to discuss her various strategies on how she has maintained and marketed her brand over the last decade. Blair’s career seemed to really take off after two seasons on The Golf Channel’s TV Show The Big Break as well as being in Cobra Puma ads […]
Cover model and fitness entrepreneur Felicia Romero sits down with host James Patrick for this jam-packed episode that covers a wide array of topics. The duo start by discussing trends in the publishing industry and how Felicia grew her brand over the last decade and a half and marketed herself to various publications by doing […]
In this special abbreviated format episode, host James Patrick shares a story more than a decade old on a mistake he has made in his career and what he can learn from it today. The FITposium 2017 conference is selling quick and showcases speakers including Callie Bundy, Felicia Romero, Karey Northington, Mike Arce, Lindsey Schwartz […]
James Patrick sits down with FITposium PRO Lindsey Schwartz who is an entrepreneur, fitness talent, Lululemon ambassador, public speaker and author of the new book Powerhouse Woman. Lindsey discusses that all of the nonsense we tell ourselves to prevent us from doing anything of value is made up and it is just as easy for […]
James Patrick sits down with FITposium 2016 FITpreneur of the Year Award Winner Karey Northington to discuss the difficult decision to leave the security of a full time job to pursue a passion.
James Patrick and Jason Black discuss how FITposium U evolved from TheProExposure podcast network as well as cover a variety of updates for the 2017 FITposium Conference in Arizona October 20-21.