2470: Personal Trainers & the Gym Indust...

Personal Trainers & the Gym Industry with UFC Gym VP Don Cardona

• Don’s first impression of Sal, and how their relationship was built. (2:01)

• Building and inspiring other people. (5:47)

• Gym culture then and now. (10:38)

• Challenging moments early on. (13:50)

• The differences in the club industry. (20:14)

• Empowering the fitness professional through culture. (30:22)

• How do we keep the RIGHT people? (32:58)

• Attracting the best talent and bringing mixed martial arts to the masses. (42:59)

• Merging Social and Brick & Mortar. (47:12)

• The goal moving forward. (55:37)

• Nailing the 4 F’s: Faith, family, fitness, and finances. (57:51)

• Aging like fine wine. (1:00:39)

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Featured Guest/People Mentioned

• Don Cardona (@dc.fit1) Instagram

• Adam Sedlack (@ceoufcgym) Instagram 

• Hany Rambod (@hanyrambod) Instagram