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Huge Business and Fitness Lessons with Don Saladino
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In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I sit down with Don Saladino, a New York-based coach and health entrepreneur who's spent nearly three decades training A-list stars like Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. Don shares the single business lesson he wishes he'd learned sooner, and we dig into why he closed his $2M-overhead NYC gym after building it from the ground up. We also get into how tracking respiratory rate reshaped his approach to Zone 2 training, what it actually takes to work with high-profile clients for nearly two decades, and his honest take on performance enhancers at 49 years old, natural. I had a such a blast talking with Don and I know you are going to dig this and learn a ton from him here. Listen to the full episode here Episode Timestamps: 2:26 - #1 Business Lesson: Stop Over-Certifying, Start Looking at What's Leaking If you prefer to watch the podcast, check it out below: Watch the episode on YouTube Much love, Dr. Mike PS- I would love to hear what you think of this one! Hit me back! I will reply back to everyone tomorrow from my last newsletter too, I really appreciate all the comments! Listen to the full episode here ________ Mike T Nelson CISSN, CSCS, MSME, PhD Mike T Nelson is a PhD and not a physician or registered dietitian. The contents of this email should not be taken as medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem - nor is it intended to replace the advice of a physician. Always consult your physician or qualified health professional on any matters regarding your health. |
Dr Mike T Nelson
Creator of the Flex Diet Cert & Phys Flex Cert, CSCS, CISSN, Assoc Professor, kiteboarder, lifter of odd objects, metal music lover. >>>>Sign up to my daily FREE Fitness Insider newsletter below
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