Fit For Success: Recent Episodes

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• The Fit for Success podcast with Brian Semling 
• EP 028 Ryan Read, Owner/Founder– Thrive Specialized Training Ryan Read is the Owner/Founder of Thrive Specialized Training. As a former Professional Basketball player overseas, hard work and fitness have always been in his wheelhouse. After suffering a career-ending injury, he started training close friends and family members to make ends meet. Once he took the leap and moved to Scottsdale, AZ--The mecca of people who value appearance and fitness--Thrive was born. Fast forward to today, Thrive is now an online training subscription app with over 1500 virtual clients. In addition to his growing training business, Ryan created the Ryan Read Fitness product line that houses 10 products including his own original form mat! Additionally, Ryan has over 180k followers on Instagram and over 1 million on TikTok. 

Outside of training and running his product business, Ryan co-hosts a top-rated podcast called, WHOA where he openly talks about relationships, fitness, and mental health.    In our conversation, Ryan talked about his experience as a professional basketball player and how a career ending injury led to starting his company. He shared his knowledge and insights on the impact of helping people through his training. We also discussed:  

How he turned personal training into a business

The importance of having before and after pictures to establish his reputation as a trainer

How he turned his training company into an online business

What Ryan’s goals are for the next 3-5 years

How he fits fitness into his busy schedule

Enjoy the show!   Connect with Ryan: Website: https://www.ryanreadthrive.com/pages/online-training Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanreadthrive/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanreadthrive?lang=en   Connect with Brian: Website: https://rovuxfootwear.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rovuxfootwear Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rovuxfootwear Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYfddhFANIxJ5_2uBiR1w8A Email: brian@blitzinnovation.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• EP 027 Anthony Gruppo– international CEO and author Anthony is currently the CEO of Marsh Commercial; the author of six books, journals, and a blog; and is a sought after public speaker. In his numerous published creations, he focuses on personal and organizational development. Anthony developed an effective proprietary strategic model “Six Degrees of Impact” which he presents to international corporations. His model successfully helps colleagues and companies achieve and surpass their goals. As the creator and host of his podcast, The Roots of Leadership, Anthony provides a unique platform for his listeners to learn from his and other leaders innovations and motivations. Internationally, Anthony has successfully turned around under performing operating companies into high achieving award winning enterprises. Anthony‘s mission is to help others weld their passion to their potential, to increase their performance.   In our conversation, Anthony talked about his experience working as a CEO. He shared his knowledge and insights on how you can improve your company. We also discussed:  

The six impact zones you can apply to your everyday life and career

The negative effects of a CEO not communicating with their employees

Why pressure is a privilege

The dynamic of underachievers and overachievers in the workplace

Why you are more ready than you think

Enjoy the show!   Connect with Anthony: Podcast: http://www.therootsofleadership.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/anthonycgruppo   Connect with Brian: Website: https://rovuxfootwear.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rovuxfootwear Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rovuxfootwear Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYfddhFANIxJ5_2uBiR1w8A Email: brian@blitzinnovation.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• EP 026 Brock McGoff, Founder– The Modest Man I spent years learning about online marketing while jumping in and out of the 9-to-5 grind, and now I make a living online. Currently, I run a small portfolio of digital properties in the men's lifestyle niche. Each month, these properties reach over 1 million people and generate $50k+ revenue. When I'm not working, I'm spending time with my wife and daughter, powerlifting or listening to a podcast.   In our conversation, Brock talked about his experience working with online marketing. He shared his knowledge and insights on ad revenue and sponsorships. We also discussed:  

The challenges of SEO

How Brock utilizes social media to grow his brand

Why web traffic is more valuable than video traffic

How to incorporate fitness with a family

What Brock would tell someone starting to create online content

Enjoy the show!   Connect with Brock: Websites: https://www.themodestman.com/ https://theslenderwrist.com/ https://www.manored.com/ https://fulltimeblog.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brockmcgoff/ https://www.instagram.com/modestmanstyle/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClbfoD1o7sV0VxErpxTCpyw   Connect with Brian: Website: https://rovuxfootwear.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rovuxfootwear Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rovuxfootwear Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYfddhFANIxJ5_2uBiR1w8A Email: brian@blitzinnovation.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• EP 025 Enrique Delgadillo- Motivational speaker Enrique has been teaching powerful lessons on emotional and financial freedom for over 10 years, during which time he has helped millions of leading entrepreneurs globally tap into their 5D consciousness to connect with their higher self, their passion, and their life's true purpose. From there, deep love and fulfilment and boundless wealth both follow naturally.  His talent for transforming high achievers into enlightened changemakers whose lives brim with passion, prosperity, and purpose is what has earned him his celebrity in the Spanish speaking world, and has made him a coveted mentor to English and Spanish speakers alike.   In our conversation, Enrique talked about his experience working in a job he wasn’t happy with and how that led him to become who he is today. He shared his knowledge and insights on how social media can help grow your personal brand. We also discussed:  

How he developed his passion for personal development

His experience posting on YouTube before influencers started using YouTube

What tapping into your 5D consciousness means

How he has changed so many people’s lives through his coaching

How he balances living a healthy lifestyle with a busy schedule

Enjoy the show!   Connect with Enrique: Website: https://go.enriquedelgadillo.com/home Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kikedelgadillo/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/viveincreibleintl YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-hjRfCoajsJvMKeSGVtDwA   Connect with Brian: Website: https://rovuxfootwear.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rovuxfootwear Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rovuxfootwear Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYfddhFANIxJ5_2uBiR1w8A Email: brian@blitzinnovation.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• EP 024 Sidney Swift, Co-Founder– DEFIENT   ''Sidney Swift'' is an American entrepreneur & Grammy award nominated Record producer. He cofounded intellectual property and creative development studio - Defi Entertainment. DEFIENT develops virtual influencers, NFTs, songwriters, producers, campaigns and shows.

Currently, he is founder and CEO of Auggy Inc., a web3 technology startup specializing in metaverse accessibility for brands, artists, and influencers through next-gen media and enhanced content experiences. He is also founder of CHILL RX, an NFT project, that recently sold out 9,999 NFTs. 

Swift has written and/or produced songs performed by Nicki Minaj, Panic! At The Disco, Lil Wayne, Beyoncé, Big Sean, Future, Nelly, and more. He contributed to Billboard hits such as Beyoncé's “7/11”, Jason Derulo's "Don't Wanna Go Home”, Gucci Mane’s “Make Love, and Nicki Minaj’s “Changed It”.   In our conversation, Sidney talked about his experience working with technology and how there are changes to come with it. He shared his knowledge and insights on the different types of people and what their viewpoint are with crypto. We also discussed:  

His experience in the music industry and the tech world

How the pandemic escalated his business

The future of his business

The importance of educating yourself about crypto

Advice for business owners

Enjoy the show!   Connect with Sidney: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidneyswift/ CHILLPILL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamchillpill/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sidneyswift   Connect with Brian: Website: https://rovuxfootwear.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rovuxfootwear Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rovuxfootwear Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYfddhFANIxJ5_2uBiR1w8A Email: brian@blitzinnovation.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• EP 023 Rebecca Rogers, Influencer– 2.2 million followers on TikTok Rebecca Rogers is a high school social studies teacher turned influencer and podcaster. She started her social media platforms as a way to make her students laugh during virtual learning. Just one year later she is reaching over 3Million people across platforms. She continues to enjoy making people laugh, but has since started advocating for teachers, raising awareness of the abuse they endure on a daily basis.   In our conversation, Rebecca talked about her experience working as a teacher. She shared her knowledge and insights on why so many teachers are leaving their teaching careers. We also discussed:  

How the pandemic led her to joining TikTok and growing her following

How her TikTok account helped students engage in class

Life as a teacher versus life as an influencer

Why she made the decision to leave teaching

Her plans for expanding her brand

Enjoy the show!   Connect with Rebecca: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rrogersworld Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rrogersworld/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rrogersworld/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCqseWqrl7r-hNoWme7hIfTw     Connect with Brian: Website: https://rovuxfootwear.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rovuxfootwear Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rovuxfootwear Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYfddhFANIxJ5_2uBiR1w8A Email: brian@blitzinnovation.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• EP 022 Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo, Licensed Practicing psychologist   Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph.D. is a Licensed Practicing Psychologist with an MS in Physical Therapy and a Ph.D. in psychology who combines research findings, real-life stories, and humor to provide actionable tips that individuals can benefit from immediately.

Considered Shaquille O’Neal’s “Head coach for Happiness,” Lombardo is on a mission to free people from the stress of perfectionism caused by their own inner critics. She is considered the country's most widely interviewed celebrity psychologist, with hundreds of radio and TV appearances on shows like Dr. Oz, The TODAY Show, Steve Harvey, CNN, Fox Business News, and others, and she has been quoted in media outlets including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Money Magazine, Forbes, Women’s Health, and Cosmopolitan. Her own articles can frequently be found in SUCCESS, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, Better Homes & Gardens, and other publications.

Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo has the best tips in her new book "GET OUT OF THE RED ZONE". It is the book you need to help and guide you to destress and focus on things that will make you truly successful. The "GET OUT OF THE RED ZONE" book has everything you need and more to have the right frame of mind to overcome all of life's challenges   In our conversation, Elizabeth talked about her experience as a clinical psychologist. She shared her knowledge and insights on how simple concepts can be applied to our everyday lives to transform our mental health. We also discussed:  

The effects of imposter syndrome in entrepreneurs

Her book “GET OUT OF THE RED ZONE”

How to get out of the red zone

How to stay in the green zone

Why the normalization of mental health issues is a great thing to help people feel comfortable about their mental health issues

Enjoy the show!   Connect with Elizabeth: Website: https://www.elizabethlombardo.com Instagram: @drelombardo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.Elizabeth.Lombardo Twitter: @DrELombardo YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ElizabethLombardo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drelizabethlombardo/   Connect with Brian: Website: https://rovuxfootwear.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rovuxfootwear Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rovuxfootwear Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYfddhFANIxJ5_2uBiR1w8A Email: brian@blitzinnovation.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• EP 021 Jaden Rae, Founder– Steamy Kitchen Jaden Rae is the founder of Steamy Kitchen, a site dedicated to mindful living and food-based wellness. She has authored two best-selling cookbooks and is currently writing a book on microdosing psychedelics. Her 17-year old site receives 8 million pageviews from over 500K unique visitors each month. She’s also a regular contributor on The List and Daytime television shows.   In our conversation, Jaden talked about her experience blogging. She shared her knowledge and insights on how microdosing psychedelics has changed her life. We also discussed:  

The effects of implementing the four hour work week

Why she decided to turn away from social media and turn to blogging when growing her business

How she prepped for live television gigs

Her two best selling cookbooks and her upcoming cookbook

Where she sees herself in ten years

Enjoy the show!   Connect with Jaden: Website: https://steamykitchen.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/steamykitchen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steamykitchen   Connect with Brian: Website: https://rovuxfootwear.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rovuxfootwear Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rovuxfootwear Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYfddhFANIxJ5_2uBiR1w8A Email: brian@blitzinnovation.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• EP 020 Jessica Yarmey, CEO– KickHouse   Jessica Yarmey is the CEO of KickHouse, a modern kickboxing franchise that inspires members and communities to take their health and kick it up a level. A former college athlete who played Division I soccer at Loyola University in Maryland and ran two marathons in “retirement," Jessica recognizes the value of fitness and its ability to transform lives. As a result, she aspires to bring more health and fitness opportunities to neighborhoods across the nation. She currently leads her company’s operations, franchise development strategy and brand expansion efforts.    In our conversation, Jessica talked about her experience working in the fitness industry. She shared her knowledge and an insight on how being an entrepreneur is a 24/7 job. We also discussed:  

Some mistakes and challenges she faced in the beginning

Why although there are a lot of online resources to learn more about entrepreneurship you still need to prepare for difficulties you will face along the way

The importance of having a social media presence

How she fits fitness into her busy schedule

The importance of having goals long and short-term as a entrepreneur

Enjoy the show!   Connect with Jessica:  Website: https://thekickhouse.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kickhouse/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicayarmey/   Connect with Brian: Website: https://rovuxfootwear.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rovuxfootwear Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rovuxfootwear Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYfddhFANIxJ5_2uBiR1w8A Email: brian@blitzinnovation.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• EP 019 Derek Warburton, Founder– Mr. Warburton Media   Derek Warburton is an internationally renowned media entrepreneur, celebrity stylist, TV personality, philanthropist, creative director, and, most importantly, a storyteller. His humble beginnings led to his obsessive need to educate himself in the art of reinvention and to create a narrative. With an affinity for all things fashion and lifestyle, Derek wanted to create a brand that showed off his 25 years in the creative industry. His worldwide view of culture accompanied by years of working with celebrities have assisted his vision for a fresh view of publishing in the modern digital age.   Derek Warburton is the owner of MRWARBURTON MEDIA, MRWARBURTON MAGAZINE, GURUS MAGAZINE, and the EDITOR IN CHIEF of BRITISH THOUGHTS.   In our conversation, Derek talked about his experience working in the magazine industry and how it has been a tool to opening more doors. He shared his knowledge and insights on how you should be using social media. We also discussed:  

The importance of treating yourself like a brand and why you should think before posting

Why the “long game” is more important

Why you need to realize the hustle never ends and how you can enjoy it

How life in LA is different and how it helps incorporate fitness into his daily life

Why you should focus on the positives in life

Enjoy the show!   Connect with Derek:   Website: https://mrwarburtonmagazine.com/ https://gurusmagazine.com/ https://www.britishthoughts.uk/ Instagram: @DEREKWARBURTON - Derek Warburton’s personal account @GURUSMAGAZINE @MRWARBURTONMAGAZINE @BRITISH.THOUGHTS   Connect with Brian: Website: https://rovuxfootwear.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rovuxfootwear Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rovuxfootwear Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYfddhFANIxJ5_2uBiR1w8A Email: brian@blitzinnovation.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• EP 018 Dr. Catrise Austin, Founder– VIP Smiles   Dr. Catrise Austin, best known as “The Queen of Smiles”, is a trailblazing expert in the field of dentistry. She a #1 best selling author, an award winning cosmetic dentist to the stars, brand spokesperson, podcaster, and an international professional speaker. Dr. Austin was recently voted as one of the “World’s Top 100 Doctors” by the Global Summit Institute, Top 25 Women In Dentistry” by Dental Products Report Magazine, and was also named as one of Kleer’s “Most Influential Dentist’s in America” for her influence in the field of Dentistry. Dr. Austin has been able to amplify her influence by sharing oral care tips with thousands of consumers across the globe as the spokesperson for major brands like Listerine, Colgate, and Sensodyne as well as with her appearances on national tv shows like “The Doctor Oz Show” and “Today Show”. She is now sharing insider Marketing, Branding, and Media strategies in her “How To Become A Celebrity” monthly membership club and coaching courses to teach entrepreneurs how to Get More Exposure and Get Noticed by High-Value Clients, Media, Celebrities, and Brands.    In our conversation, Catrise talked about her experience with insecurities, which led to her becoming a dentist. She shared her knowledge and insights on how social media is an easy way to grow your business. We also discussed:  

How she became a dentist to the stars

How she learned to be an entrepreneur after dental school

How she branches out of dentistry with other entrepreneurial endeavors and being active on social media

The positive things that came from the pandemic

How social media grew her customers

Enjoy the show!   Connect with Dr. Catrise: Website: www.vipsmiles.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcatriseaustin/?hl=en Facebook:  @GetSmiled Twitter: @drcatriseaustin     Connect with Brian: Website: https://rovuxfootwear.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rovuxfootwear Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rovuxfootwear Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYfddhFANIxJ5_2uBiR1w8A Email: brian@blitzinnovation.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• EP 017 Jason Portnoy, Founder– JPORT Media   Jason leveraged social media and digital marketing to grow his first business, True Rivalry, into a presence in over 250 retail stores across North America, with celebrity fans and appearances on TV shows and movies.   He then launched his agency JPORT Media to help clients build their brands, grow their businesses, and drastically increase their exposure and revenue. JPORT Media is now a 7-figure agency that has generated over $100M in revenue for their clients.   Jason launched The Market Domination Method™, a coaching program designed to teach people the fundamental skills of building, growing, and scaling their brand and business.   Jason is also the host of the top-ranked podcast Perfectly Mentored where he interviews some of the biggest names and industry leaders on the planet. People like: Gary Vaynerchuk, Randi Zuckerberg, Daymond John, Grant Cardone, Rebecca Minkoff and many more.   In our conversation, Jason talked about his experience as an entrepreneur and what he learned along the way. He shared his knowledge and insights on how social media can transform your business. We also discussed:  

Why he doesn’t believe in the phrase “you need to love what you do everyday”

Why he doesn’t view his business as his “baby”

How social media plays a role in his business

How he balances being an entrepreneur and having a personal life

Why he is always looking to improve himself profession 

Enjoy the show!   Connect with Jason:   Website: www.jportnoy.com Instagram: @Jason Portnoy and @PerfectlyMentored Facebook: @Jason Portnoy Podcast: www.perfectlymentored.com     Connect with Brian: Website: https://rovuxfootwear.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rovuxfootwear Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rovuxfootwear Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYfddhFANIxJ5_2uBiR1w8A Email: brian@blitzinnovation.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• EP 016 Dumebi Egbuna, Co-Founder and CMO– Chezie   Dumebi Egbuna is Co-founder and CMO of Chezie, an all-in-one solution designed to help companies build impactful employee resource groups. We help ERG Leaders easily and seamlessly track membership, events, budgets, and engagement so that they can focus on what matters - building inclusive communities so they can retain diverse talent. ⁣ Upon graduation, Dumebi began working for a large, enterprise tech company. It was during her tenure with that organization, that she found her passion for helping minorities succeed in the spaces that have previously not been accessible to them, like higher education and corporate America. She knows what it's like to be the only Black woman at the table, and has dedicated herself to helping people with similar backgrounds break through the glass ceilings and excel in their chosen fields. ⁣ In our conversation, Dumebi talked about her experience working in corporate America and how it led to her starting her company. She shared her knowledge and insights on the importance of being humble when starting your business. We also discussed:  

The challenges of being a first time founder

Having a weekly check in system to measure success and correct issues that may come

Why you need to patient when starting a business

Her experience working with her brother

How she incorporates a healthy lifestyle in her busy schedule

Enjoy the show!   Connect with Dumebi: Website: www.chezie.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheziehq/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dumebi-egbuna?trk=public_profile_samename-profile Chezie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chezie?trk=public_profile_experience-item_profile-section-card_subtitle-click   Connect with Brian: Website: https://rovuxfootwear.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rovuxfootwear Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rovuxfootwear Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYfddhFANIxJ5_2uBiR1w8A Email: brian@blitzinnovation.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• EP 015 Eleanor Haglund, Founder and CEO– Allianse   Eleanor Haglund is the Founder and CEO of Allianse – a network for entrepreneurs that provides peer-to-peer community groups to help accelerate their learning whilst they’re growing their own business. Her company has also been featured in Forbes, Ambitious Entrepreneur, among other publications. Eleanor was an inaugural member of the Innovation Scholars Program in Project Olympus and won awards in several start-up competitions like the Columbia Venture Challenge, and Hack-a- Startup. Eleanor is also a Columbia University (MBA) alum! In our conversation, Eleanor talked about her experience starting her company. She shared her knowledge and insights on the importance of balancing time between work and personal life. We also discussed:  

Her goals for her company

What sets her company a part from competitors

Why you need feedback from customers when building a product

Why the entrepreneur experience is not as glamorous as people think

How she uses her calendar to block time to schedule room for all aspects of her life

Enjoy the show!   Connect with Eleanor: Website: https://www.allianse.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/eleanorhaglund LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanor-haglund/   Connect with Brian: Website: https://rovuxfootwear.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rovuxfootwear Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rovuxfootwear Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYfddhFANIxJ5_2uBiR1w8A Email: brian@blitzinnovation.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• EP 014 Stephen Curran, Co-Founder– Epistacks   Stephen is an accomplished Devops engineer originally from Ireland who has spearheaded both small and large scale tech companies devops practices and processes, Stephen has helped companies over the years increase reliability, availability and security of there tech infrastructure while using the most recent up to date technology.    In our conversation, Stephen talked about his experience working with tech infrastructures. He shared his knowledge and insights on why his company’s success is based on other companies success. We also discussed:  

His infrastructure platform called Epistacks

What sets his company apart from others

Why the utilization of a team of the right people for the right job is so important

How he uses activities like rock climbing to stay active during the busy work schedule

Epistacks upcoming launch in the United States

Enjoy the show!   Connect with Stephen: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/epistacks   Connect with Brian: Website: https://rovuxfootwear.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rovuxfootwear Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rovuxfootwear Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYfddhFANIxJ5_2uBiR1w8A Email: brian@blitzinnovation.com

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• EP 013 Chovi_official, Twitch streamer   After receiving his bachelor's degree in accounting, Chovi thought he would be an accountant who worked a 9-5 till retirement. Then the Pandemic hit, and out of boredom he decided to turn his hobby of gaming into a job. He began streaming on Twitch and his following quickly grew to over 1.3K in less than a year. He is now working on growing his brand as Chovi_Official everyday and his followers call themselves 'the cannoli gang!'   In our conversation, Chovi talked about his experience as a streamer and how he began his journey. He shared his knowledge and insights on how gaming can become a career. We also discussed:  

How twitch works

The importance of being consistent to grow your following

How his degree in accounting plays a role in helping to build his brand

How he felt about growing his following so quickly

How his brand is expanding to selling merchandise

Enjoy the show!   Connect with Chovi: Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/chovi_official  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-0MGFxDW8H4KDENdzvVaBw/featured?view_as=subscriber  Merch store: https://chovimerch.launchcart.store/shop?page=2   Connect with Brian: Website: https://rovuxfootwear.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rovuxfootwear Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rovuxfootwear Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYfddhFANIxJ5_2uBiR1w8A Email: brian@blitzinnovation.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• EP 12 Daniel Hess, Founder – To Tony Production   Daniel Hess is a Writer/Filmmaker born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. After losing his best friend/cousin to Cystic Fibrosis when he was 10, Daniel began his first foray into writing and poetry. As he grew up and at the behest of his close friend in high school, Daniel began to pursue filmmaking in college. After graduating from Towson University in 2012 he fell into life quickly, but thanks to a few mentors was able to find footing in corporate/event videography. While this became a place of steady income it was something that kept creativity far out of reach. At age 28 after receiving word that he would soon need heart surgery a new spark for letting a creative voice be heard emerged again. Over the course of the last three years Daniel stepped away from the event videography space committing his company, To Tony Productions, to only producing original short and feature film productions. Currently Daniel is working on writing/producing short films with various directors across the globe as well as writing reviews for online publications and his own personal blog.   In our conversation, Daniel talked about his experience as a filmmaker and how he began his company. He shared his knowledge and insights on the importance of being a self-starter to be successful as an entrepreneur. We also discussed:  

Why taking on too big of a work load can be an entrepreneur’s biggest mistake

Nobody thinks about how much time it takes to grow your business

How Daniel sets his company apart from other companies in his field.

The role social media can play when growing your business

The importance of “tuning out “ when balancing work and a personal life

Enjoy the show!   Connect with Daniel: Website: https://totonyproductions.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/totonyproductions/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhess1/   Connect with Brian: Website: https://rovuxfootwear.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rovuxfootwear Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rovuxfootwear Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYfddhFANIxJ5_2uBiR1w8A Email: brian@blitzinnovation.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• EP 011 Wesley Jacobs, Founder – Apollo Medical Travel   Wesley is the Founder of Apollo Medical Travel. An Army brat, he spent his childhood living across the United States and Europe. He calls Charlotte, North Carolina home. 

Wesley is a Distinguished Graduate with Institute Honors and a Distinguished Military Graduate of the Virginia Military Institute, where he graduated with a 4.00 GPA in Economics & Business. His studies and military education took him to the Arabic Language Institutes of Fez and Meknes in Morocco, the Australian National University, and the Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy in Thailand.

Upon graduation from VMI, Wesley served as an infantry officer in the 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment based out of Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington. During his time in the Army, he had the privilege of training alongside America’s Pacific partners, including the Indian, South Korean, Thai, and Filipino militaries in roles ranging from Rifle Platoon Leader to Battle Captain. 

In our conversation, Wesley talked about his experience in the military. He shared his knowledge and insights on how to build your business through the difficult times you may face. We also discussed:  

How the pandemic added hurdles to running a company

How advertising didn’t help as much as positive reviews and word of mouth

Why running a business means you will have to work harder and sacrifice more than your friends who work for larger companies

How “fear setting” is a powerful tool and exercise that helps your mind

Enjoy the show!   Connect with Wesley: Website: https://apollomedicaltravel.com  Instagram: instagram.com/apollo.medical.travel Facebook: Facebook.com/apollomedicaltravel   Connect with Brian: Website: https://rovuxfootwear.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rovuxfootwear Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rovuxfootwear Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYfddhFANIxJ5_2uBiR1w8A Email: brian@blitzinnovation.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• EP 010 Paige Roberts, Founder– On Point Performance Neuro Training   Paige Roberts is a sports psychotherapist, athlete mental health advocate and a peak performance expert specializing in helping athletes reset their nervous system to overcome performance anxiety, recover fully from sports injuries or failures and rebound from performance slumps or blocks. Paige has had a private sports and exercise psychology practice (On Point Performance Neuro Training) where she implements various neuro psycho physiologic performance expansion modalities. Paige has a degree in Exercise Science, Masters of Social Work and is a Doctoral candidate of Integrative Medicine. She is a Licensed Clinical Social worker, Certified Light Therapist, Certified Brain Health Coach, Certified Brainspotting Practitioner and Consultant, Neuro Linguistic Programming Coach, Hypnotherapist Coach, QEEG Brain Scan Practitioner and is an Applied Association of Sports Psychology Certified Mental Performance Consultant Candidate. Paige was led down the path of sports psychology through her personal experience as an NCAA athlete and the various challenges she faced. And through the loss of multiple athlete friends to suicide. Paige is on a mission to prevent athlete suffering and to end suicide of athletes.   In our conversation, Paige talked about her experience working with injured students and how the lack of resources has changed over time. She shared her knowledge and insights on how you can recover after an injury. We also discussed:  

The different training techniques that help promote healing

Statistics on mental health issues of young students

The importance of treating concussions especially in young people

The kind of testing her practice provides

The care options in the aftermath of a concussion

Enjoy the show!   Connect with Paige:   Website: www.robertsneurotraining.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/B_wEGzMg0Y2/?hl=af Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sportspsychpaige/videos/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/skitownpsych?lang=bg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paige-e-%F0%9F%A7%A0-roberts-lcsw-licsw-clt-cbp-25875255/     Connect with Brian: Website: https://rovuxfootwear.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rovuxfootwear Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rovuxfootwear Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYfddhFANIxJ5_2uBiR1w8A Email: brian@blitzinnovation.com

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• EP 009 Courtney North, Co-Founder – Don’t fit in   If self-discovery is art, then Courtney North is making masterpieces – and inspiring others to make their own! Her story began in gorgeous Utah, where religion dominates and perfection is expected from all who live there. Like so many kids in today’s world, she felt pressured to stifle her beautiful individuality and settle for the unnatural image her surroundings demanded of her. Always knowing that this way of life wasn’t right for her, she eventually embarked on a magical journey of self-exploration in her mid-twenties.

Through letting go of that which no longer served her, she gained more space to get familiar with the real Courtney. As a devoted educator and talented children’s book author, Courtney has always been able to see the full potential of our youth. And when she brought her son and esteemed colleague, Sawyer, into the world, she realized she had a responsibility to pass on to him everything she had learned about living your best life, while also nurturing his creativity and self-expression. Everything came full circle, when, at just six years-old, Sawyer and his mother came up with an idea to help other kids feel comfortable in their own skin. And Don’t Fit In was born!   In our conversation, Courtney talked about her experience as an entrepreneur and how her son plays a role in her company. She shared her knowledge and insights on the importance of teaching her son about self-love. We also discussed:  

The importance of learning all aspects of running a company

Learning to be consistent with social media to help grow your business

Her children’s book Beenz and Peace Find your Happy Place

How her son is apart of her company

How to balance the busy life as an entrepreneur, a mom, and someone who strives to live a healthy lifestyle

Enjoy the show!   Connect with Courtney:   Website: https://dontfitin.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dontfitin.co/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dontfitin.co Store: https://dontfitin.co/collections/all-collection Children’s book: http://mybook.to/beenzandpeace         Connect with Brian: Website: https://rovuxfootwear.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rovuxfootwear Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rovuxfootwear Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYfddhFANIxJ5_2uBiR1w8A Email: brian@blitzinnovation.com

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• EP 008 Loren Lewin, Founder and CEO– Companion Candles   Loren Lewin is founder and CEO of Companion Candles, which is on a mission to ensure candles are healthy for all, including our four-legged friends. $1/purchase is donated to an animal welfare organization.

After many hours of quarantine with her pup, Loren realized that her store bought candles did not live up to their claims (or her standards) and were filled with dirty ingredients that were not only harmful to her, but her dog. Loren threw out her store bought candles and started making her own, clean version. She never looked back; Companion Candles was founded in October 2021.

Under Loren’s leadership, Companion Candles was accepted to Rebecca Minkoff’s prestigious Female Founder Collective, can be found in multiple stores throughout the United States and has been featured in media outlets including Well + Good, Coveteur and theSkimm.   In our conversation, Loren talked about her experience as a entrepreneur and how she began her company Companion Candles. She shared her knowledge and insights on how striving to live a healthy lifestyle for her and her dog led to the start of her company. We also discussed:  

How the pandemic led to the start of her company

How her candles are safe and healthy and what ingredients set her company apart from others

The importance of believing in your products as an entrepreneur and using the products yourself

The challenges of supply chain issues due to the pandemic

Why there is life after a “no”

Her mission to give back to animals through her company

Enjoy the show!   Connect with Loren:   Website: https://companioncandles.com/   Connect with Brian: Website: https://rovuxfootwear.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rovuxfootwear Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rovuxfootwear Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYfddhFANIxJ5_2uBiR1w8A Email: brian@blitzinnovation.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• EP 007 Amira Irfan, Founder – A Self Guru   Amira Irfan is a business lawyer, seven-figure blogger, and coach at [http://www..aselfguru.com/]www.aselfguru.com, an online company that helps entrepreneurs make money online and legally protect their businesses.    In our conversation, Amira talked about her experience as a lawyer and how she began blogging. She shared her knowledge and insights on how blogging can expand as a business. We also discussed:  

How her online company works

The importance of outsourcing as a business owner

Why working for yourself doesn’t mean you will work less

How email marketing and social media can help grow your business

How engaging with your audience can lead to repeat customers

Enjoy the show!   Connect with Amira: Website: www.aselfguru.com   Connect with Brian: Website: https://rovuxfootwear.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rovuxfootwear Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rovuxfootwear Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYfddhFANIxJ5_2uBiR1w8A Email: brian@blitzinnovation.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• EP 006 Steven Pope, Founder – My Amazon Guy   Steven Pope is the founder of My Amazon Guy. He started his career as a TV reporter in Idaho, then was an eCommerce Director for 10 years for brands ranging from Gold & Silver Coins to Women’s Plus Size Clothing. Steven then created My Amazon Guy, an 100 employee agency which focuses on growing traffic and sales on Amazon. Steven owns MAG, My Refund Guy - a clawback FBA service, and 2 Amazon Brands: Momstir & Age of Sage. Steven has more than 750 tutorial videos on YouTube showing how to handle ANY problem faced on Amazon. Steven also hosts a podcast with interviews from other Amazon experts. In our conversation, Steven talked about his experience working with Amazon. He shared his knowledge and insights on the importance of taking care of his employees. We also discuss:

How Steven got his start in eCommerce

The biggest mistakes Steven made as an entrepreneur

Why impatience isn’t a bad quality

How YouTube plays in role in his business

How to balance family and running a business

Enjoy the show!   Connect with Steven:   Youtube: https://youtube.com/myamazonguy  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myamazonguys/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/my-amazon-guy Twitter:https://twitter.com/myamazonguy   Connect with Brian: Website: https://rovuxfootwear.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rovuxfootwear Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rovuxfootwear Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYfddhFANIxJ5_2uBiR1w8A Email: brian@blitzinnovation.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• EP 005 Madison Gorn, CEO – Maddie Girl Marketing   Madison Gorn is the CEO of Maddie Girl Marketing. Maddie Girl Marketing builds brands from the ground up, making it easier for business owners to take leaps and bounds with their businesses. We are a full-service marketing agency providing web design, social media marketing, app development, influencer marketing, content creation, paid advertising, podcasting, fulfillment, NFT collections, and more.    In our conversation, Madison talked about her experience as a young entrepreneur and how she began her journey. She shared her knowledge and insights on how social media can expand a business and what inspires her most to become a young business owner. We also discussed:  

Her start at 13 years old with her makeup line Maddie Girl Cosmetics

What services Maddie Girl Marketing offers

Why she advises to start small when starting a business

The importance of powering through failure to succeed

How she sets boundaries between work and personal life

Enjoy the show!   Connect with Madison:   Website: maddiegirlmarketing.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maddiegirlmarketing/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/maddie-girl-marketing Tik tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maddiegirlmarketing? Twitter: https://twitter.com/maddiegrlmrktng Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/maddiegirlmarketing/?tsid=0.8110775050717295&source=result     Connect with Brian: Website: https://rovuxfootwear.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rovuxfootwear Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rovuxfootwear Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYfddhFANIxJ5_2uBiR1w8A Email: brian@blitzinnovation.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• EP 004 Sophie Bowman, Founder and Director– Convert your followers   Sophie is a Forbes and Entrepreneur contributing expert, best-selling author, and multi-award-winning entrepreneur. Sophie started her first creative agency online a decade ago so that she could travel the world and work from anywhere without pants. Sophie currently holds the Miss Bikini Fitness UK 2021 title and will be launching a patented technology brand in 2022.    In our conversation, Sophie talked about her experience working in different fields. She shared her knowledge and insights on how you can build a successful brand. We also discussed:  

How she started her business, Convert your Followers

What her upcoming book, How to Convert your Social Media Followers to Customers is about

How she balances her many businesses

Why she plans to give back through her upcoming alcohol business

How she plans on using her businesses to retire early

Enjoy the show!   Connect with Sophie:   Website: www.convertyourfollowers.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiecbowman/        Connect with Brian: Website: https://rovuxfootwear.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rovuxfootwear Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rovuxfootwear Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYfddhFANIxJ5_2uBiR1w8A Email: brian@blitzinnovation.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• EP 003 Jordan Boyd, influencer – 77.6K followers on Instagram   Jordan is a 25-year-old content creator and lifestyle influencer from Chicago, Illinois. Once a homeschooled basketball phenom, he then went on to be a semi-professional and overseas basketball player. In addition to being an influencer and basketball player, He is also a huge Jeep enthusiast.    In our conversation, Jordan talked about his experience working with Instagram. He shared his knowledge and insights on how you can expand your social media following and gain sponsorships. We also discussed:  

How a basketball video got him Instagram famous

Why people don’t realize how much work goes into working with social media

The importance of learning updates and changes that come with social media

How he uses fitness to grow his brand

What career he would do if social media disappeared

Enjoy the show!   Connect with Jordan:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordantreyboyd/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jordantreyboyd

Connect with Brian: Website: https://rovuxfootwear.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rovuxfootwear Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rovuxfootwear Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYfddhFANIxJ5_2uBiR1w8A Email: brian@blitzinnovation.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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After mastering the world of social media I am now loving who I’m becoming as well as the life I'm creating as a 7 figure online business “power house”.

From passive income investments to social media marketing, My burning passion is to create a virtual platform to help empower women by attaining accountability and leverage within their own business. My biggest passion in life is to advocate for small business entrepreneurs looking to gain more social media knowledge and exposure.

I understand that in this exact moment, life could not be more hectic – Which is why I believe wholeheartedly the power of multiple streams of income and passive income investments.

In our conversation, Liz talked about her experience working seven jobs to creating her own business. She shared her knowledge and insights on how you can grow your social media following. We also discussed:

Her businesses Social Impact and Wi-Fi Money

How to get started with investing

Why the algorithm is the biggest struggle of growing a brand

What attraction marketing is

What inspires her social media posts

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Connect with Liz:

Website: https://lizfriesen.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liz.friesen/?hl=en

Connect with Brian: Website: https://rovuxfootwear.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rovuxfootwear Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rovuxfootwear Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYfddhFANIxJ5_2uBiR1w8A Email: brian@blitzinnovation.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Erik Bartell is a respected leader in both the military and fitness and communities. He is the VP of _USA - the parent company of BRAVO SIERRA, the military-native personal care company available in Target and Echelon, the military performance beverage that launches nationally into GNC next week. Erik is also a recurring trainer in both Men’s Health Magazine (digital and print) as well as Muscle & Fitness (digital and print). 

His next project is the global launch of Echelon – the military performance beverage. This was a product his team has been developing over the last 2 year with over 2,500 military testers to fulfill a need for an energy solution created specifically for people who can’t afford to crash. This product will be available at all GNCs in the United States as well as globally on military bases.

In our conversation, Erik talked about his experience in the military and how fitness always played a large role in his life. He shared his knowledge and insights on the importance of customer feedback when building a brand. We also discussed:

Echelon, his new energy drink

Life after the military

What led him to joining Instagram

The opportunities that came from social media

Why he gives back through mentoring and working with non-profit organizations

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Connect with Erik:

Website: https://www.erikbartell.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realerikbartell/?hl=en Echelon Instagram: @echelon_usa

Connect with Brian: Website: https://rovuxfootwear.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rovuxfootwear Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rovuxfootwear Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYfddhFANIxJ5_2uBiR1w8A Email: brian@blitzinnovation.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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I’m Brian Semling and this is the Fit for Success podcast!

Since the age of 16, I discovered my passion of taking an idea and turning it into a reality through growing a business. I have been selling online since 1998 with over 100 million dollars in sales since then.

I have built several brands ranging from original business, Brian’s Toys, that specializes in collectible toys, to Amazon FBA brands including Strictly Briks, clever creations and several more. My newest company is Rovux, a modern athleisure footwear company.

On the podcast I will have conversations with fellow entrepreneurs as well as social media influencers where we will cover topics such as how they got started in their business, challenges they have faced, and where they are headed in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices