The Fit Bridge

Step into the journey of Jon Cerf, founder of Core Progression Elite Personal Training, who transformed an idea born in his apartment into a multi state fitness franchise recognized nationwide. With accolades such as Top 40 Under 40, Titan’s 100, and features in Entrepreneur Magazine, Jon has proven what vision and relentless drive can achieve.

We explore his playbook for scaling from one location to nine, launching a franchise system, and developing leaders who sustain growth. Jon also shares how he keeps his teams motivated, why resilience is non negotiable, and how setbacks can become stepping stones toward success. Hi...

In this high-energy episode, we sit down with Tommy Burns, owner of Beast of the Bay Strength Gym, recognized strongman competitor, and community leader. From bending frying pans at networking events to building a thriving gym with a waitlist, Tommy shares his journey of resilience, vision, and unwavering positivity.

We unpack how strength sports shaped his coaching philosophy, why clarity, courage, and confidence are the pillars of growth, and what it really takes to push through life’s storms. Tommy also shares the story behind Strongman Saturdays, his nonprofit work with youth and families, and the mindset sh...

Step into the colorful world of Mark Fisher, founder of Mark Fisher Fitness and co-founder of Business for Unicorns. Mark has helped hundreds of other fitness entrepreneurs scale their businesses into six and seven-figure brands and has been mentioned in Men's Health magazine, recognized in Top Gym's in America, Inc 5000 fastest-growing companies and featured in the New York Times and Forbes and more! Known for his innovation and sharp business strategies, he shares how to scale smarter while staying true to who you are. Mark opens up about what it takes to grow a business that is both profitable...

Step into the future of fitness during this thought-provoking conversation with PJ Nestler, VP of Performance at FitLab and one of the leading voices in human performance and coach education. With nearly two decades working across athletes, coaches, and special operations, PJ reveals why the next evolution of our industry depends on frameworks, not fads.

Throughout this episode, we’ll explore what it means to stay relevant, keep up with change, and shape the future of fitness by focusing on curiosity, accountability, and culture. PJ’s insights will help you rise above the noise, find clarity, and crea...

In this inspiring conversation, we sit down with Tommy Houck, founder of SoFit SoCal and a leader who has spent over 20 years shaping fitness professionals and whole-human coaching. Tommy shares why “show up and suit up” has been the key to his personal journey, across recovery, bodybuilding, and building a thriving fitness business with three locations and more to come.

We dive into his philosophy of movement, nutrition, and wellness as the three pillars of true transformation, and how emotional intelligence, gratitude, and “hope sharing” fuel retention and culture inside his gyms. Tommy also unpacks the hard question...

Pull up a chair for this powerhouse conversation with Don Walker, CEO of Gym Ramp and the man behind sales systems still used across thousands of fitness locations worldwide. Don has helped scale some of the industry’s biggest names, from LA Fitness to Xponential Fitness, and now he’s teaching gym owners and operators how to master sales psychology, build consistency, and create high-performing teams.

In this episode, Don breaks down why the fitness business is first and foremost a sales business, how to spot and develop natural high-performers, and the proven process to get more “yeses”...

Lace up your cleats and prepare to sprint towards your goals during this upbeat conversation with Mr. Dane Robinson, co-owner and head coach of the Atlanta Empire, and the brilliant trainer behind the Daily Burn 365 “Champion Program”. 

Throughout this episode, we’ll dive into what it means to “Do The Work” and “Bet On Yourself” as Dane shares invaluable lessons and game-changing advice to take your results in all categories of li to the next level.

His words will inspire you to rise above challenges and grasp the reins of your destiny. Leaving you fired up and with a c...

Come with us on a journey behind the scenes into the world of professional sports as we chat with Ms. Brooklyn Boyars, who shares wisdom backed by 20 years of experience as a Lead Producer and Senior Director of Stage Management and Event Presentation for teams ranging from the MLS, NHL, MLB, NFL, and 2016 Olympic games. Hear firsthand what day-to-day life looks like behind all the glitz and glamour of some of the world's largest live events. Tune in for strategies behind clarity, motivation, and focus and how when perfectly blended can fast track your career and deliver a true...

We’re going beyond the field of football in this special edition Sports Mode Episode featuring professional athlete, Ryan Hunter. You’ll hear firsthand what it’s like to experience a Super Bowl victory and the motivational journey behind such a career high. Ryan shares what it was like training during the pandemic, challenging daily obstacles as an athlete, and we bet you can’t guess what his response was to what other occupation he’d select if he weren’t an athlete. So suit up and tune in for this touchdown of an episode!

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Join us for an enlightening conversation of self-awareness and discovery through mindset coaching with Eleiko’s Director of Education, Rodney Corn.  With over 30 years' experience teaching all over the world, Rodney unpacks how to better engage, equip, and empower others using compassion based behavioral science. Together we will learn about the four social styles and how to discover not only your own, but how to meet people where they’re at, to individually connect with others, as well as how to prevent both conscious and subconscious personal biases. Rodney also shares his tips on building confidence when public speaking and p...

After an act of gun violence left him paralyzed, Wesley Hamilton shares his inspirational story of how he took control of his own life and flipped hopelessness and excuses into a narrative of strength and perseverance. As the founder of “Disabled but Not Really” he uses this found passion for health, wellness, and fitness to positively impacts the lives of thousands of others disabled Americans, providing them the resources necessary to rise above and use their adversity and unique stories as an opportunity to shine and thrive as the healthiest happiest versions of themselves.  Wesley has appeared on the Netfl...

With over 23 years industry experience, the current VP of Programming at BFT, Mr. Steve Stonehouse, enlightens listeners on the unique mindset around how leaning into mistakes and maintaining a curious mindset can be the steppingstones of success towards big wins! After this episode you will walk away more confident in how to weigh and make difficult decisions, positively impact and pull out the potential of others around you, and the art of asking more intentional questions. He shares the principles of “The 4 E’s”, the difference between participation and contribution, and how leadership and management are equally important and what r...

What does a bull, a goldfish, and a chameleon have to do with achieving top tier career success? Tune in to hear Mr. Rowdy Yates, current VP of Fitness for EOS explain this fun, unique and brilliant approach around the growth mindset. Learn the art of situational leadership and the secret proven method on how to deliver feedback to sharpen your coaching skills to more effectively positively impact those around you. 

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With over 16 years' experience, national recruiter, Lynnette Alejandro spills the tea on how to capture the attention of employers and land that dream job! In this episode she shares the inside edge on how to compose the perfect resume, top interview techniques that boost your probability of being selected, simple tricks to shave off the time you spend applying for jobs, and lets us in on all the do's and don'ts within the entire process from start to finish. Whether you're actively applying for jobs or curiously in the market for insight on how to boost your resume and...

During this conversation with Kurt Mangum II, Director of Strategic and Business Partnerships at ISSA, you will learn the inside edge on how to acquire and maximize partnership collaborations. He answers all the questions around specific tiers of influencers, how to get paid big no matter the size of your following, the importance around authenticity, engagement and content quality, and the top ways to build a strong media kit that grabs the attention of big brands! He also shares his perceptive around trends currently evolving within the industry post pandemic, and the importance around and education as a fitness...

Join us in a fun conversation with the CEO of Incrediwear, Mr. Gregg Hamman as he shares his expansive experience within the world of leadership. After this episode you will understand how one size does not fit all when it comes to successful coaching, both on the court and in business. You will learn how to gracefully adjust to take more effective personalized approaches with your team and be guided on how to ask better questions, that lead to better answers, that in turn result in delivering best case results. Gregg’s unique mentality towards working both smarter and ha...

During this conversation Dr. Seth Hickerson, Founder/CEO of My Steady Mind and the Cognitive Mental Bootcamp unravels his groundbreaking science that teaches the strategies and skills used by the top 1% to conquer the day and achieve flow state. His unique approach around neuroplasticity and mental training to maximize one's presence, purpose, performance and life balance have been used for years by Navy SEALs,, NASA, top professional athletes, first responders and more! This "Training not Treatment" approach to mental health and wellness is truly the key for any person to unlock their highest version of self.

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Love what you do but hate the salesperson hat necessary to wear in order to get your product or service to your consumer? Join us in a conversation with Rick Wenner, founder of FitBiz Toolbox, as he takes us through a sneak peek into all their Sales and Marketing Academy course provides. After hearing this approach, you will never look at sales the same way! During this fun discussion you will learn how to create content that caters to your specific audience, how to build a stronger brand voice and awareness, tap into the secrets around generating quality leads...

Registered Dietitian and VP of Nutrition Services for dotFIT Worldwide, Kat Barefield shares her 20+ year experience on the secrets behind proper nutrition and quality supplementation to compliment your health and fitness goals. She makes nutrition and workout programming easy! Whether you are a personal trainer looking to take your clients' results to the next level, or an individual looking to learn more about how to accelerate your weight loss journey, this episode is for you. As Kat says, “The truth shall set you free.” and she most certainly delivers the answers of truth behind the most frequent industry myths.

Struggling to find balance between a busy work schedule and your personal life? Ever wonder what it truly takes to climb the corporate ladder, land that dream job, or launch that business you have always wanted but felt was too far out of reach? Our guest Nasario Mejia, former COO of international fitness company TRX, will answer it all in this episode as he unpacks how to achieve operational excellence. In this fun conversation he shares his personal key steps to business success, including the exact script he used early in his career to acquire high level mentorship to...

With over 23 years of leadership experience, William Coker, current VP of fitness, education, and recruiting for Crunch Fitness shares his expertise around how to raise the standard and bring out the best in your team. He provides multiple action items one can implement to become not just a top performance leader that produces results, but how to also become the type of leader that is genuinely respected and loved by their peers. His simple yet incredibly powerful strategy on how to solve the industry's largest and most common pain point will change your perspective on how to operate a...

Co-Founder of TRX and world-renowned public speaker, Fraser Quelch, unlocks the secrets behind massive entrepreneurial success and the steps necessary to build an international brand. In this conversation he discusses when and how to take feedback from others but also how to block out the naysayers of your dreams. His perspective on the important power of mind body connection and the role is plays in building a life truly filled with balance and prosperity are guaranteed to transform the way you think and operate moving forward. ENJOY!


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Former Navy SEAL and CEO of Transition Overwatch, Sean Ofeldt, shares his expertise on how to gracefully navigate when life doesn't go as planned. 

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