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This is for those who talk and talk and dream and hope and wish but don’t do anything to push themselves. If this is you, you need to stop what you’re doing and listen for a minute – I’m going to give you the playbook to living a more fulfilled life right now. Chances […]
How do you know when you’re right? How is it that everyone else seems to put something out into the world, and it’s a smashing success every time? Stuff at other people put out is growing a huge audience, making millions of dollars and creating the fame and legacy that you wish you had. They […]
The name says it all – ask yourself, and be honest with the response: “How hard am I really working?”. All business models (including Merch By Amazon FYI) are hard, and require a lot of work. Some are harder than others, and require more work. Often times the ones that take the most work, and […]
You read books, listen to podcasts, watch youtube videos, and attend conferences with exposure to tons of entrepreneurs, inventors, content creators, etc. They all seem to be killing it. More importantly, they all seem to have it FIGURED OUT. You want to have it all “figured out” too. You lose sleep, tossing and turning about […]
Quarter 4 is a weird time of year for business owner/entrepreneurs. Especially us online sellers. The sales pick up dramatically almost overnight, and yet the overwhelming concern of stock issues and cash flow issues is constantly nagging. Q4 is certainly an awesome time of the year for generating revenue, and it’s hard to remain focused […]
The title of this episode says it all, in the form of a question…are you too good for social media? Do you know anyone in your life that likes to always remind everyone in the room that they don’t use “snap face” or “insta book” or whatever clever name that they think is witty and […]
Recently I launched a Kickstarter campaign for a premium gym-style duffel bag as part of a bigger brand that I am building called SOBAM Gear Company. This campaign was not successful at reaching it’s funding goal on Kickstarter. Was I happy that the campaign did not get funded? No…and yes. There were a number of […]
Today’s guest is someone that has done more in his life than I have, with less tools in his arsenal. Not just any tools – his eyesight. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to lose your eyesight after years of having fully functional sight? The stark contrast from seeing the worlds vivid […]
If you’ve listened to the show for a while, you know that I sell on Amazon.com. Included in that is the time I’ve put into building a pretty continuous funding stream using Merch by Amazon, which is Amazon’s print on demand (POD) T-Shirt service. This service has allowed me to generate over $1000/month with about […]
When I was 11 I moved from Ohio to Massachusetts. After moving, my (already low) confidence and introverted personality grew at scale. I become even less confident in myself, continued to not develop self-esteem, and became more introverted. One of the reasons? I had serious body image issues. I was overweight. As a result, I […]
It’s Monday. You wake up, you go through your morning routine, which concludes with you driving (or commuting) to work. You get out, dreading the fact that you have to endure another day with people you can’t stand while doing a job you get no fulfillment from. About 10 seconds after you walk through the […]
Who do you surround yourself with? Are they beneficial to your mission by being around you or not? This is one of the things I believe has the biggest impact on why people succeed or don’t. We are creatures of adaptation, including who is around us. I have been in and out of masterminds for […]
Have you ever had a thought about doing something that you got really excited about and then after a short period of time (hours, days, weeks, months) you moved on from it because you thought it wasn’t attainable, or it would be too difficult, or people would judge you, or it wasn’t “practical”? Have you […]
I often have wondered why people don’t like the idea of having a coach for something. A mentor is essentially a coach, after all. I truly believe that people KNOW the importance of having a good coach or mentor, but they don’t want to utilize one for a variety of reasons. Throughout my interviews of […]
When you embark on something new, you don’t know how to do it. You also don’t know all of the little details that you’re eventually going to NEED to know how to do in order to make it work. I talk about figuring out the unknown a lot on this podcast, but the reality is, […]
Parenting. It’s the one thing no one wants to tell someone else how to do. It’s also one thing that SO many people have in common. The other piece that we all have in common is the way we tend to direct our kids towards achieving certain things, and being a certain type of person. This […]
So many people want to build something or start something new. This thing that they want to do is intended to better their life, and develop it in a way where they are better off than they currently are. The fact that this thought crosses peoples’ minds is a beautiful thing; however, there’s a major […]
What is a major pain point in your life that is frustrating to you every single day? If you could do something about like create a product to fix it, what would it be? If you were really into staying fit and eating healthy, and loved using protein powders as part of your diet but […]
Guys, whatever you do with your business, make sure you produce a QUALITY product. . Why quality? Because it matters more than anything else. . It doesn’t matter how good your marketing is, your advertising, or how well you drive traffic. What matters is that when your customers buy your product, they love how awesome […]
So many people get stuck in a situation they are unhappy with and end up staying there for way too long all because they don’t have the confidence to remove themselves from it. This can be a relationship with a significant other, a friend, a business partner, or maybe it’s a position in a job, […]
Do you know what it means to commit to something? You probably have committed to things in the past like a relationship, a sport, a hobby, or school. If that is the case, what was the result at the end? You probably became very good at that thing. In fact, you might even say you […]
I am so fired up to share this interview with you. If you’re into fitness, health, or building a company, you will appreciate this interview with Ryan Gardner. . Ryan is a father of 4 and co-founder of DAS Labs / Bucked Up Supplements. In this interview, you will hear how Ryan helped build this company, […]
What is the box? The box is a place where most people end up once they become adults. The box is a situation, a lifestyle, a way of life. It’s called the box because it has walls on all sides and a lid that closes so you can’t get out. . Here’s a couple scenarios […]
A fan of the show reached out to me a while back and through a series of conversations we got to know each other quite a bit. Through that process, he informed me of his brother and the brand that his brother was building. His brother’s name is Nicholas Stewart and the brand he was […]
The definition of excuse is: an attempt to lessen the blame attaching to (a fault or offense); seek to defend or justify . The attempt to lessen the blame. What does that mean? It’s a way of rationalizing why something went wrong, or didn’t get done, or was done poorly. . Think of all the people in your […]
In this interview, I talk to Dan Martell, one person who I’ve been following and interested in talking to for a long time now! . Dan is a father of 2 (Mighty Max and Noble Noah), a husband, and also a highly successful entrepreneur, investor, speaker, business coach (SaaS companies), and all around awesome guy. […]
In this episode, I present two frames of mind that I think everyone can relate to, whether they know it or not. What are these two frames of mind? . -The belief that you CAN do something -The belief that you WILL do something . This basically comes down to two principles – trying vs. […]
In this episode, I brought in a good friend of mine to interview and share some perspectives for you guys. His name is Jim Carreira, he’s a father of 2, married, works full time and also is the co-owner of CrossFit 1620 in Plymouth, MA. . I’ve known Jim for a few years, and we […]
This episode is straight up the “secret” to moving forward to be successful. . The secret? Action. Listen closely, I provide some RELATABLE examples that everyone can resonate with. . What’s your goal? Fitness? Starting a business? Writing a book? Writing an album? Making a film? Learning a new skill? The best way to do […]
In this episode, I get to sit down and chat with Peter Gasca – father, husband, beer enthusiast and author of One Million Frogs, writer at Inc and Entrepreneur, professor at Coastal Carolina University. . More importantly, Peter is a great guy with a lot of experience and insight on entrepreneurship, parenting, and what it […]
Have you ever believed in something so strongly that after a while, it started to become reality? Did it ever seem that after believing in something that all of the sudden you saw and felt that energy everywhere, every single day? This is real, and I’ve encountered it way too many times in my life […]
This interview with Tommy Giles Rogers was insane! He is the lead singer, keyboardist, and core piece of the songwriting in the band “Between The Buried and Me”. Throughout the interview I learned so much about him personally, but also about what entrepreneurship in the music industry looks like. . Tommy is a father of […]
How do you stay motivated through the tough times? When money isn’t flowing in the way you expect it to, and inventory isn’t moving how you think it should be? What about those times when you get a string of customer “fires” to deal with, and you feel like running away from it and not […]
What were you doing at 18, 19 and 20 years old? Were you hustling your way through college? Maybe working full time? Part time? Chances are, you weren’t running a globally-reaching fitness apparel company. I know I wasn’t. . Today’s interview is with the owners of Eximious Apparel, Farooq and Fasih Hussaini. These two guys […]
Listeners of the Fit Successful Dad podcast, thank you so much for checking out my content and continuing to listen week after week. Your support means everything to me. Going forward, sometime around the 4th of July 2017 I will be turning over from a 3-day-per-week schedule to a 2-day-per-week schedule. Episodes will be airing […]
Welcome to Episode 50 of the Fit Successful Dad Podcast! . It definitely still feels like just yesterday the podcast was just a concept. I was sitting with my sister around Thanksgiving 2016 talking about ideas, concepts, and names. Within a 24 hour window, I dialed in on all of those things and secured my […]
Ever hear one of those stories about someone who goes from rags to riches and feel inspired? You know the ones… someone grows up with practically nothing, gets used to having nothing to lose, and then fights through whatever adversity is in their way in order to become some greater version of themselves. . Today’s […]
What keeps you inspired to move forward? Do you ever struggle to find motivation to start something new, or moreover, to keep grinding away as you slowly make progress on something? During this episode I break down some of the things that I use on a regular basis in my life to keep me motivated, […]
One of the things in life that I am most passionate about is the health of my body and the health of my mind. After living through all of the experiences I have lived through up until now, I have settled on this realization: health is one of the major pillars of being happy and reaching […]
A while back, I posted an episode on my top 5 recommended ways to generate income online. What was #1 on that list? Merch By Amazon. Why? It is easy, and as close to a passive income stream (they don’t really exist!) as I’ve been able to find. . Today’s interview is with the co-founder […]
I’ve put a lot of thought into fine tuning myself in many ways over the years to basically optimize myself to live the best life possible. This whole conversation is a little “out there” but it really comes down to one main principle: Make the tweaks necessary in your life to have more positivity, confidence, […]
Chances are you have toxic people in your life. . What is a toxic person? Let’s look at the textbook definition of toxic: “poisonous” (e.g. the dumping of toxic waste). . There’s a lot of people that we interact with on a daily basis. The problem is that some of them are negative and toxic […]
I met up with a guy named Ted Thomas a while back and I chatted with him and his staff for a while before we connected for an interview. During that time, I learned (or so I thought) a decent amount about tax liens. I thought I at least had enough information to have a […]
In this episode, I discuss the reason that YOU have to go after and capitalize on your passion for that ONE thing that defines you. . After college, I wanted to start a business in music. I wanted to teach music, create a Youtube channel, roll out a line of physical products and build a […]
In this episode, I discuss the tactics I’m using to ensure that my first crowdfunding campaign has the highest chance of success using a pre-launch audience list. . What’s one of the best ways to ensure you drive lots of traffic to your crowdfunding campaign early on? Making sure that as many people as possible […]
In this episode, I interview Tristan Haggard of Primal Edge Health. . Tristan is a father of 2, husband, entrepreneur, world traveler and an awesome dude. His story is fascinating – finishes college in CA, and decides to pack up his stuff with his wife and move to Ecuador to (potentially) source and sell locally […]
In this episode, I talk about the obstacles that present themselves in every business and how having a love for obstacles and struggles will be your ultimate super weapon for success. . What are you building – A physical products brand? A digital product? A software service? A Podcast? A Youtube Vlog? I can guarantee […]
In this episode, I go over a few updates on my upcoming brand and impending Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign, as well my thoughts on the continuous hard work that is required in order to build something. My new brand is moving along. I am currently waiting for my 3rd prototypes to arrive, but there have been […]
In this episode, I interview highly successful Merch by Amazon seller, Glen Zubia. I’ve mentioned Merch by Amazon before as a fantastic way to generate some income with little work invested and ZERO capital invested. Now, I’m bringing to you a highly successful practitioner of the Merch program who generates between $5000 and $6000 PROFIT […]
In this episode, I explain the importance of prototyping vs. sampling, and the importance of them. Prototyping takes time, period. I have had to exercise some of the most demanding patience during times of prototyping, testing, tweaking, revising, etc. Getting a product to be “just right” doesn’t happen during the first build. Ever. NEVER EVER. […]
In the most challenging times, how grateful are you of the things that you DO have? It’s easy to be grateful when things are going well and times are good, but when about when things are going bad? I have developed the natural tendency to be grateful for everything in my life, especially when things […]
In this episode, I interview successful analytics & traffic generation expert, Yev Marusenko. Yev is heavily focused on the behind-the-scenes aspects of what it takes to build a brand, business or empire and has helped develop a business in that world. Recently (after this interview took place), I learned the Yev and his team helped […]
In this episode, I talk about what crowdfunding is, including some specifics to different platforms, and also why I am going to be using a crowdfunding campaign on my next project and brand. In short, I need at least $30k to fund my next project, which will be a major brand of mine and the […]
In this episode, I dive into what I think is a relatively common setback catalyst for most people: productivity, focus and this concept of multi-tasking. Personally, I am AWFUL at multi-tasking. Horrible, atrocious…just down-right bad at it. For a very long time I thought I was great at multi-tasking; moreover, I thought multi-tasking in itself was […]
In this interview, I talk with athlete, trainer, coach, mom and entrepreneur, Danielle Natoni. Danielle is a mother of 2, wife and passionate fitness enthusiast and entrepreneur. She went from being a school teacher to a fitness instructor and ultimately starting her own brand, Fit and Funky where she continues to inspire and motivate people […]
In this episode, I go over my fifth and final recommended way of generating an income online: coaching. What is the difference between coaching and training? Well… Training is the activity of demonstrating HOW to do something and holding a “workshop-style” teaching event that is often done in groups because it is a general purpose […]
In this episode, I discuss the importance of reflecting and refocusing on your week in order to re-balance yourself and move forward with success in mind. Whether you are an entrepreneur, full time 9-5’er, some combination of both, or something completely different, you likely have a flow to your week. This weekly flow has some […]
In this episode, I interview highly successful author, psychiatrist, and reflective thinking pioneer, Regina Pally. We did something different this week, and interviewed a guest that isn’t running a multi-million dollar online brand. We went deep into the roots of what makes the Fit Successful Dad community what it is: parenting meets entrepreneurship and personal development. […]
In this episode, I explore how YOU can be producing an income online by teaching and training in your field of expertise, while helping others who want to be as skilled as you are. You are an expert in something – period. People want to pay you to be taught and trained in that expertise […]
In this episode, I discuss a very necessary topic with a clear message that all entrepreneurs (especially those starting out) NEED to hear. Are you concerned about failure? Do you hesitate to make a move because you don’t want to be rejected, lose money, get a bad review, go up against competition, or find yourself […]
In this episode, I interview the amazing mother, world traveler, entrepreneur, and digital nomad Michelle Dale. Ever wonder what those people who pick up and leave a successful and stable career to start a new life are REALLY thinking? Michelle Dale is a person who did exactly that, and in this episode she explains the what’s […]
This is Part 3 of a multi-part series that I call the “Money Maker Series” – specifically designed to break down my recommended top 5 easiest ways to make money online. Subscribe to also hear the rest of the episodes as they air over the next few weeks. And also share this with someone in YOUR […]
In this episode, I ask you to interrogate yourself about one particular thing: what are your success habits? Throughout the episode, I break down what I think of when I hear the phrase “success habits”. This phrase really means 3 things to me: Two categories of success habits One set of results When I break […]
In this episode, I interview highly successful mom, wife, entrepreneur and owner of Mint Pear Beauty, Rita Almusa. A few years ago, Rita was working a pretty relatable 9-5 job in corporate finance. After grinding away year after year, Rita found herself wanting more freedom. Again, this is a relatable and common story. What’s NOT common […]
This episode is a continuation of the Amazon FBA 3-part breakdown that is a subset of my “Money Maker Series”. If you have not yet checked out the first two of this Amazon breakdown, I recommend listening to episode 15 here and 18 here. In this episode, I move into the steps required to really be successful with your […]
In this episode, I reveal the single most crippling barrier we all face daily: limiting beliefs. Everyone has limiting beliefs, even those of us who have had success in the past. Even those who have bachelors, masters or doctorate degrees and have spent years putting those skills developed by academia into practice. Every millionaire that […]
In this episode, I interview successful physical brand owner, coach, and mentor, Liran Hirschkorn. I first met Liran through a fellow member of a mastermind that I am part of. After connecting with him, Liran and I hit it off. He is full of knowledge in the subject of all things Amazon, FBA, e-commerce, physical […]
This episode is a continuation of the Amazon FBA 3-part breakdown that is a subset of my “Money Maker Series”. If you have not yet checked out the first part of this Amazon breakdown, I recommend listening to episode 15 here. In this episode, I move past the initial product discovery and supplier engagement phases, […]
In this episode, I go over my top 5 recommended tools for being ultra productive, day in and day out! There are many lists on the internet of the “best tools you should use”, and some of them that I have personally seen are recommending as many as 50 different tools! Who has time to learn […]
In this episode, I interview Scott Voelker of the The Amazing Seller. Scott is a very successful dad, husband, entrepreneur, photographer and great guy! He has built a community of thousands, hosts a podcast, and runs multiple businesses – both digital and physical products and services. The twist here is that I interviewed Scott on […]
This is Part 2 of the “Money Maker Series”, where I explore my top 5 recommended ways of generating income online in a part-time or full-time capacity. Part 2 of this series is, as you can probably tell, selling physical products on Amazon via their fulfillment service called “Fulfilled By Amazon” or “FBA”. In this […]
In this episode, I break down a very simple but rewarding exercise that was shown to me almost 2 years ago. This exercise will 100% undoubtedly have you questioning your real motives, and help you identify what it is YOU actually want. Have you ever felt like you were a little lost? You know you […]
In this episode, I interview successful mom of 2, wife, and 7-figure physical products seller, Kelly Fedio. Kelly and I met in a mastermind several months ago and I we found a common ground pretty quickly regarding entrepreneurship, family and lifestyle. Some of the things that we have in common are: We want to grow […]
This is Part 1 of a multi-part series that I am calling the “Money Maker Series” – specifically designed to break down my recommended top 5 easiest ways to make money online. Subscribe to also hear the rest of the episodes as they air over the next few weeks. And also share this with someone […]
In this article, I go over my top 5 ways of making money online. These 5 methods were selected by me and ordered 1 through 5 from easiest to most difficult. This is purely my opinion based off of businesses and brands that I have built, along with experiences that were shared with me by others […]
In this episode, I interview successful entrepreneur and mother of 3, Maruxa Murphy. Maruxa is a mother of 3, wife, works a full time job AND recently launched her own coffee company called Perky Perky. This coffee company exploded during it’s first month, netting 600 sales (very rare for this type of scenario). Additionally, she […]
Parents, 9-5’ers, dreamers: this is the episode you MUST digest and fully absorb. The information contained within will reconfigure your thinking habits in a way that will create an understanding of what is needed to move forward towards achieving that freedom lifestyle we all want. In this episode, I discuss the types of people that […]
In this episode, I go over what I consider to be the most important mindset components in the world: kindness and gratitude. Up-leveling your mindset to include these things will improve your business, your relationships, your home life, and just about every other aspect of your life. I was once informed that I didn’t show […]
In this episode, I chat with an amazing woman named Lena Foley. She is a mother of 3, wife, and owner of a $500k+/yr (soon to be $3M/yr) brand called Trevida. If you are a mom or dad and have some spare time, you can successfully build a physical products brand like Lena did. Take […]
In this episode, I go over one of the issues that every entrepreneur, especially us with kids, are plagued with – NO TIME. Obviously this is a common issue, and it can be the catalyst for a lot of stress and anxiety. When we are doing things with our families sometimes we feel like we […]
In this episode, I talk about the importance and criticality of setting REAL expectations, rather than overly attractive, sexy, but unrealistic expectations. The textbook definition of the word “expectation” is: a strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future. Who defines this belief? Why does that belief even exist? What is […]
In this episode, I talk with the COO of ZonBlast, Anthony Lee. Anthony is many things, and his position at ZonBlast is just a minor component within the mix. He is a husband, father of two daughters, author, business owner, brand builder, product developer, and curator of positivity. Anthony is all around a very humble […]
In this episode, I break down why planning on having patience from the beginning is one of the most intelligent ways to achieve success. The term “calculated patience” is a phrase I came up with to describe an approach to business building and productivity that utilizes forced patience from the beginning. In other words, calculating […]
In this episode, I chat with a successful entrepreneur named Amanda Dixon. Amanda is a mother of 2, devoted wife, and owner of a successful physical products brand called Baby Love. Throughout this interview, you will find out what Baby Love is, and why it was created. Amanda did NOT create Baby Love as a […]
This episode is about pushing through (insert hindrance of choice: barriers, walls, obstacles, plateaus, etc). The point is: we all encounter some kind of road block, and the only way to continue to make progress is to some how grind your way through the gauntlet, no matter how beat up and broken you become on your […]
Episode Zero of the Fit Successful Dad podcast is the platform in which I, Gordon Light, will introduce myself to you and inform you about all the details and inner-workings behind the podcast. In this episode, you will learn: Who I am, my background including some personal and business experiences Why I created the […]