23 - Mindi O'Brien is a world-class athlete, fitness coach, wellness expert, and a champion of health and lifestyle improvement. Mindi is the promoter of two Bodybuilding Competitions in the Niagara Region. Hosting a show during a pandemic resulted in many challenges but Mindi shared her experience and her fears of how the show would turn out. Mindi had to reschedule her show 3 times and is hosting the first show this year on the East Coast. We chat about the differences in hosting a show the past year in comparison to pre-covid times. COVID-19 has changed how people exercise, but that doesn’t mean gyms are going away and the fitness competition industry is growing. We are continuing to put out top athletes in both the regional and professional ranks from Canada. We also discuss Mindi’s experience as a personal trainer for women and also a successful competitor in multiple classes. ►Influential Sports https://influentialsports.com/►Follow our guest https://www.instagram.com/mindiobrien/►Follow us on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5EVEBiVO9J5Qtn7kLBeX4C?si=FdbT7eo7Q1eAU2HXkhHMDQ►Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/physiquebizFor show inquiries:Email [email protected]: Physique Business Podcast

022 - After 20+ episodes of the Physique Business podcast, the team revaluated our mission and what we have published so far. Our mission is to help connect, educate and empower people who want to thrive in the physique business. Find out what direction we are taking this podcast. Corey Swiergosz the owner of Influential Sports Inc brings along 12 plus years of experience in the fitness industry working and breathing in all areas. ►Influential Sports https://influentialsports.com/►Follow our Host https://www.instagram.com/coreyswiergosz/►Follow us on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5EVEBiVO9J5Qtn7kLBeX4C?si=FdbT7eo7Q1eAU2HXkhHMDQ►Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/physiquebizFor show inquiries:Email [email protected]: Physique Business Podcast

21 - We chat with Tara Laviolette from Alberta’s TNT Muscle about how she is pivoting her Fitness Promotions company during this time. Pivoting to service the new COVID economy means making it easier for your clients to be able to compete and get on stage, whether that means eliminating audiences, hosting online seminars, or postponing show dates to align with provincial restrictions. Adapting your business to suit your athletes' lifestyle changes will make it easier for everyone to navigate this challenging time. Listen to us discuss the new fitness show opportunities worth exploring in the short-term, and in anticipation of a longer-lasting “new normal.”►Influential Sports https://influentialsports.com/►Follow our guest:https://www.instagram.com/tntmuscle►Follow us on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5EVEBiVO9J5Qtn7kLBeX4C?si=FdbT7eo7Q1eAU2HXkhHMDQ►Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/physiquebizFor show inquiries:Email [email protected]: Physique Business Podcast

020 - We chat with promoters Melina Perron and Rey Damasco about the upcoming competition scene in Canada. They are planning their first show together, the Natural Golden Prairie Cup on 25th of September 2021. The event is promoted by a team that has served the industry for over a decade as a competitor, promoter, judge, coach and creative video director. Rey and Melina are no strangers to the industry and are grateful for the opportunity to give back by promoting an event that is geared towards creating your best experience as a competitor. This unique show will even include a charitable cause supporting the New Hope Dog Rescue. ►Influential Sports https://influentialsports.com/►Follow our guest: https://www.instagram.com/reyreyd/ https://www.instagram.com/melinaperron1/►Follow us on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5EVEBiVO9J5Qtn7kLBeX4C?si=FdbT7eo7Q1eAU2HXkhHMDQ►Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/physiquebizFor show inquiries:Email [email protected]: Physique Business Podcast

019 - Sarah Bow is a physique competitor and corporate personal trainer. But business began to dry up in March, as local and federal governments began implementing stricter policies. In this episode, we chat with Sarah, a Freak Fitness athlete on how she transitioned her business during the pandemic and through multiple lockdowns in her city. Capacity restrictions on gyms meant "fewer people are visiting the club, which also translates to less personal training sessions and group exercise classes,"Moving her sessions outdoors and through virtual training helped Sarah thrive this past year. Find out how she pivoted her entire personal training method to continue to be more become more creative and entrepreneurial than ever before.►Influential Sports https://influentialsports.com/►Follow our guests https://www.instagram.com/sarahjanebow/https://www.instagram.com/freakfitnessonline/►Follow us on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5EVEBiVO9J5Qtn7kLBeX4C?si=FdbT7eo7Q1eAU2HXkhHMDQ►Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/physiquebizFor show inquiries:Email [email protected]: Physique Business Podcast

018 - In this episode, we chat with Darren Mehling aka the Freak Maker. From a strongman competitor to a competitive bodybuilder to now the head trainer and CEO of FREAK Fitness. Darren has coached his clients to hundreds of Novice, Provincial/State, National, and IFBB Pro titles.We chat about his online training business and the success of his clients the “Freak Family”. We talk about the effects of the pandemic on his training business and what he has seen in the fitness industry. Join us for the debate of social media platforms like youtube, Instagram, and clubhouse on the fitness industry. ►Influential Sports https://influentialsports.com/►Follow our guest:https://www.instagram.com/freakmaker1/►Follow us on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5EVEBiVO9J5Qtn7kLBeX4C?si=FdbT7eo7Q1eAU2HXkhHMDQ►Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/physiquebizFor show inquiries:Email [email protected]: Physique Business Podcast

017 - A booty-building program that evolved into an e-commerce business. Jenna took her experience prepping for bikini competitions as an opportunity to market her business.Jenna had a glute focus program to better shape, lift and tone her booty to compete with the other bikini competitors. It was when more and more of her own clients requested that she help them build or improve their BOOTY, that she spotted a trend. Jenna developed the Booty Building Program to meet the growing demand and reach more people in search of a better Booty. We chat with Jenna about her journey from developing the program, the launch and increasing her reach globally. ►Influential Sports https://influentialsports.com/►Follow our guest: https://www.instagram.com/jennamedinafit & https://www.instagram.com/bootybuildingbox►Follow us on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5EVEBiVO9J5Qtn7kLBeX4C?si=FdbT7eo7Q1eAU2HXkhHMDQ►Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/physiquebiz

016 - In this episode, we interview Terry Frendo, Founder, Publisher & CEO of inside fitness. We chat about his 15 years in the fitness publishing industry. At the time, there weren’t any big Canadian publications. We chat about the original launch of the magazine, the evolution of health and fitness media, where the industry is headed and, of course, how to get published in the magazine.Terry gives tips and advice to athletes on how to interact with media companies, what kind of photos to take and how to get on the cover!Listeners can connect with Terry and the magazine on Instagram @TerryFrendo and @Inside_Fitness @fitdeals.ca ►Influential Sports https://influentialsports.com/►Follow our guest https://www.instagram.com/terryfrendo►Follow us on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5EVEBiVO9J5Qtn7kLBeX4C?si=FdbT7eo7Q1eAU2HXkhHMDQ►Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/physiquebizFor show inquiries:Email [email protected]: Physique Business Podcast

015 - IFBB Pro Martina Yabekova’s view on managing life and training has changed tremendously since turning pro. Now she focuses on injury preventions and overall wellbeing on top of creating the best physique. During her time working in the corporate she was overweight, she wanted to make a change in her personal life. At this time she was managing a catering business and discover weight lifting in her 30’s. She took this opportunity to build not only a business but also a community. She wanted to show women her age how to take control of their life and their physique.She tributes being able to juggle both a professional career and gym owner to the support of her community. Finding a partner two years later who complimented her skills and having clients and members that were around during the early years of her competitive journey. Martina’s coaching is about influencing behaviours, both immediately and over time so her clients can continue to succeed in their training even when she’s away focusing on competition. She reminds us that we need to not only focus on building a gym but also on building the community as well.►Influential Sports https://influentialsports.com/►Follow our guest: https://www.instagram.com/ifbbpromartinayabekova►Follow us on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5EVEBiVO9J5Qtn7kLBeX4C?si=FdbT7eo7Q1eAU2HXkhHMDQ►Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/physiquebizFor show inquiries:Email [email protected]: Physique Business Podcast

014 - Nicki knew very early into weightlifting she knew she wanted to be a professional bodybuilder. Sign language interpreter by trade which allowed her the flexibility to train and focus on her nutrition and meals. Nicki has been able to achieve some of the greatest milestones that all bodybuilders dream of - earning an IFBB Pro card, and competing at the Olympia!In this episode, we chat with Nicki about her coaching business and how she helps her clients on a journey to become their best selves, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Helping others reveal their true selves is a passion of her. She focuses on helping people develop as a whole and look at life choices and stress management as well as fitness goals. She works with her clients in 3 areas, training, eating and mindset over 12 week blocks. Learn about how this unique coaching model has been high successful for her business.