Bench Press and Business
Bench Press and Business
Dan Burge & Martin Love
A Podcast from Fitness Professionals Dan Burge and Martin Love featuring guests from all walks of business. Varying in sectors, experience levels and roles. Guests share insights of their personal journey including trials, tribulations, losses, learnings and laughs that will be broken down for listeners wanting to apply in to their own ventures!
| Ep.27 - Alex Dick-Cleland - Transitioning A Coaching Business Online From A Commercial Facility
Dan and Martin are joined in this episode by Alex Dick-Cleland. Delving in to turning his passion in to his profession, breaking away from family career traditions. Talking through trials, tribulations, travelling and all before the superstar - Alex's dog - joined us to steal the limelight.If you are working in a commercial facility and wanting to make the jump in to online coaching, this is for you.
Mar 3, 2021
48 min
| Ep.26 - Charlie King - FindMyPersonalTrainer.com
During this episode Dan and Martin are joined by findmypersonaltrainer.com Managing Director, Charlie King, to discuss the website platform, its benefits to Personal Trainers and the backstory behind it's conception.
Feb 24, 2021
52 min
| Ep.25 - Sophie Hipgrave - Copywriting, Marketing & Breaking Societies Constraints
Dan and Martin were joined in this episode by Sophie Hipgrave, a professional copywriter and marketing strategist. Talking through her journey of University in to the corporate working world and following the "expected path" to success. The lessons learned along the way and how networking lead to taking the entrepeneurial business plunge. 
Feb 10, 2021
1 hr 6 min
| Ep.24 - Daniel Jay Smith Jr. - The Mindset and Musings of a World Champion Bodybuilder
In this episode, Dan and Martin are joined by 2x World Champion bodybuilder, Daniel Jay Smith Jr. Talking about his journey and the route in to the sport, the lessons learned along the way and some of the harsh realities and personal pitfalls involved when climbing to the top of the mountain. The transfer of these skills and approaches in to business and what, in his mind, are the key attributes needed for success in both spaces.
Jan 20, 2021
56 min
| Ep.23 - Jim Haughey - Free-spirited Entrepreneurialism and Magna Carta for Small Businesses
In this episode, Dan and Martin are joined by serial entrepeneur Jim Haughey. With a background in gaining revenue through creative means, Jim shares his experiences before delving in to the depths of Magna Carta and alternative thinking to "challenge the narrative".
Dec 31, 2020
1 hr 12 min
| Ep.22 Using Passion and Purpose as Keys to Unlock Potential
In this episode, Dan and Martin are joined by USA based strength and online coach Andy Chadwick. Talking through Andy's journey, the ignition of purpose following heading out to America as part of a Summer Camp placement, and the subsequent journey that followed. Intern, personal trainer, studio owner, online coach.
Dec 9, 2020
57 min
| Ep.21 Using Acceptance to Progress When Moving into the Online Fitness Space
In this episode, Dan and Martin are joined by Lift, Learn and Burn duo Phil Williams and Jen Kay. Discussions on how a school teaching background birthed fitness based behavioural change and how using the method of acceptance can form the basis for growth and business improvement.
Nov 25, 2020
1 hr 10 min
| Ep. 20 - Lish Crutchley - From Anxious School Girl to Fitness Presenting Sensation
This episode sees Dan and Martin joined by Lish Crutchley, a fitness presenter, model and online group exercise specialist. Delving in to the anxiety, fear and nervousness that had to be faced when first starting to deliver classes and how that, long term, has grown a confidence and life changing purpose
Nov 16, 2020
59 min
| Ep.19 - Marc McLaren - Creating a Mindset Shift to Act With Intent and Purpose
Dan and Martin are joined in this episode by Marc McLaren, a Mindset Coach from the North West aiming to help young people from bereft backgrounds unlock their potential. We delve in to past experiences and learnings including how growing up on an estate can be more of an advantage than a hinderance, if channelled with intent and purpose.
Oct 28, 2020
56 min
| Ep.18 - Moving in to Management
This episode sees Dan and Martin discuss what it is like to move from the "shop floor" as PT's in to Gym Manager roles. The skills needed and considerations to make before following it through and an insight in to the day to day of the responsibilities involved
Oct 21, 2020
36 min
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