Freestyle Way cover art

Freestyle Way

Freestyle Way

Written by: Carl Paoli
Listen for free

About this listen

 Venture beyond traditional personal growth by diving deep into creative processes and transformative thinking with Carl Paoli, Bestselling Author, and Performance-Life Coach.Carl Paoli Self-Help Success
Episodes
  • #107 Lydia Barrington: Learing to Thrive and Level Up in Fitness and Life

    #107 Lydia Barrington: Learing to Thrive and Level Up in Fitness and Life
    Jan 6 2024
    In this conversation, Carl Paoli and Lydia Barrington discuss their relationship and impact on each other's lives. Lydia shares her journey of finding her place in the fitness industry and struggling to fit in. She talks about the pivotal moments that led her to start her own business and the evolution of her coaching style. Lydia emphasizes the importance of authenticity and communication in her work. She also shares her personal transformation and the power of embracing her true self. Lydia Barrington shares her journey of overcoming body image issues and finding true strength and fulfillment through strength training. She emphasizes the importance of thriving and feeling physically and mentally strong. Lydia discusses her approach to creating a playbook for sustainable thriving, including a morning routine, non-negotiables like training and food, and finding balance in work and personal life. She also talks about working with her partner on projects and the excitement for her upcoming Stronger You Challenge. Lydia's mission is to inspire, educate, and empower women to be unapologetically themselves. Takeaways Finding your place in the fitness industry can be a journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance. Authenticity and communication are vital to building meaningful connections with clients. Embracing your true self and empowering others to do the same can lead to personal and professional growth. Success in coaching comes from a combination of physical training and personal development. Thriving involves feeling strong, having energy, and maintaining a balanced mind. Losing your period and experiencing physical and mental distress can be a sign that your body is not thriving. Creating a playbook for thriving involves prioritizing self-care, setting non-negotiables, and finding balance in work and personal life. Strength training can help women feel empowered and confident, focusing on the feeling rather than the physique. Here are the links for the Stronger You Challenge and We Do Calisthenics!!✌🏼 Stronger You Challenge - https://coachlydia.co.nz/8-weeks-stronger-you-challenge We Do Calisthenics - https://wedocalisthenics.com/ 00:00 Introduction and Gratitude01:15 The Beginning of Their Relationship05:00 Early Life and the Struggle to Fit In06:34 Losing and Finding Herself09:20 The Rollercoaster of Emotions14:14 Stages of Evolution and Finding Her Niche20:20 Her Current Business and Programs22:52 Success in Coaching and Communication Style25:50 Transformation and Empowerment37:52 The Importance of Thriving40:39 Working with a Partner on Projects43:55 Excitement for the Stronger You Challenge51:14 The North Star Mission: Inspiring, Educating, and Empowering Women01:12:08 Closing Remarks
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 1 min
  • #106 Jim Crowell: Finding Your Value Proposition

    #106 Jim Crowell: Finding Your Value Proposition
    Jan 1 2024

    In this conversation, Carl Paoli and Jim Crowell discuss various topics related to the fitness industry and entrepreneurship. They cover the challenges faced by solo fitness professionals, the importance of finding a unique value proposition, and the metrics to consider for a business of one. They also explore the dynamics of the influencer space and the need to build promotional and owned channels for long-term success. The conversation explores the importance of building a marketing pipeline, the role of partnerships and competitive advantages in business growth, and the characteristics of a great owner-operator. It emphasizes the need for businesses to identify their unique value proposition and target market and the importance of reducing friction and understanding the business model. The conversation concludes by discussing making good investment decisions and the need to check biases.


    Takeaways

    • Solo fitness professionals should optimize their business based on their current stage and focus on delivering value to their specific audience.
    • Finding a unique value proposition is crucial for success. Narrowing down the target audience and delivering a specialized product or service can generate higher revenue.
    • Metrics such as revenue per hour and product market fit are important for evaluating the performance of a business of one.
    • Scaling a business of one requires careful consideration of the product or service offered and the target audience. Building both promotional and owned channels can lead to long-term success.
    • Having a highly engaged and specific audience is more valuable than a large following in the influencer space. Building an owned channel and delivering a clear message can lead to monetization opportunities. Building a marketing pipeline is crucial for businesses to generate revenue and sell products.
    • Partnerships can provide brand exposure and credibility, but aligning values and goals is important to ensure long-term success.
    • Competitive advantages are unique qualities or assets that set a business apart from its competitors and are difficult to replicate.
    • A great owner-operator can attract and inspire others, understand their business model, and know when to delegate tasks.
    • Businesses should continuously evaluate their decisions, understand their target market, and check biases to make informed choices.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Experience with the Platform

    03:26 Navigating the Fitness Industry During the Pandemic

    08:21 Advice for Solo Fitness Professionals

    19:27 Finding Your Value Proposition

    22:43 Key Metrics for a Business of One

    26:18 Scaling a Business of One

    30:08 Premium vs. Lower Price Point Products

    39:31 The Influencer Game and Owned Channels

    46:53 Capturing Opportunities in the Influencer Space 50:08 Building a Marketing Pipeline

    54:14 Partnerships and Competitive Advantages

    58:43 Partnerships and CrossFit

    01:04:51 Identifying Competitive Advantages

    01:11:56 Characteristics of a Great Owner-Operator

    01:16:07 Narrowing Focus and Making Good Decisions
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 24 mins
  • #105 Jeffro Louis: Creating Moments

    #105 Jeffro Louis: Creating Moments
    Dec 25 2023
    In this conversation, Carl Paoli interviews Jeffery Louis, Jeffro, about his journey in breaking and achieving success. They discuss the importance of being true to oneself, the influence of family and approval, and the highs and lows of Jeffro;'s Olympic journey. Jeffro shares his approach to training and practice, emphasizing the need for restraint and avoiding burnout. Overall, the conversation highlights the dedication, creativity, and perseverance required to excel in breaking. In this conversation, Jeffro and Carl Paoli discuss his journey as a breaker and athlete. They explore topics such as learning from pain and reflection, building a brand as an athlete, being relatable and authentic, balancing being an athlete and building a business, adapting and overcoming challenges, achieving childhood dreams, connecting with the breaking community, surprising moments in Jeffro's career, and advice for breakers to be genuine and believe in themselves. Takeaways * Be true to yourself and stay original in your craft. * Surround yourself with a supportive community. * Success is not always linear; embrace the highs and lows. * Restraint and avoiding burnout are crucial for long-term success. Pain plus reflection equals progress. Jeffro learned from his injuries and past experiences to make better decisions. * Building a brand is essential for athletes. Jeffro emphasizes the importance of creating a valuable brand to thrive as an athlete and attract sponsorships. * Being relatable and authentic is key to connecting with others. Jeffro believes that being down-to-earth and relatable helps people connect with his content and brand. * Balancing being an athlete and building a business requires trust and delegation. Jeffro is learning to trust his team and focus on building his personal brand while still growing his fitness program, Fitbrake. * Adapting and overcoming challenges is crucial in the breaking community. Jeffro faced criticism and controversy but stayed true to himself and his beliefs. * Creating moments and overcoming obstacles are important for breakers. Jeffro believes that having a defining moment or overcoming a challenge can help breakers gain recognition and respect in the community. * Connecting with the breaking community through events and classes fosters a sense of belonging and support. Jeffro organizes events and community classes to bring people together and create a positive atmosphere. * Surprising moments in Jeffro's career have shaped his journey. From being invited to the Red Bull BC One Finals to the controversial call-out incident, these moments have had a significant impact on his growth and reputation. * Advice for breakers: Be genuine and believe in yourself. JeffroRad encourages breakers to stay true to their style and not be swayed by others' opinions or trends. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Honeymoon 01:21 Jeffro's Journey to Success 02:54 The Formula for Achieving Success 05:32 The Importance of Being True to Yourself 07:37 The Relationship Between Artistry and Technicality 10:02 Early Childhood Memories and Haitian Heritage 11:31 Giving Back and Supporting Others 15:09 The Influence of Family and Approval 16:11 Jeffro's Start in Dancing 19:21 Breaking Expectations and Pursuing a Career in Breaking 21:39 The Highs and Lows of the Olympic Journey 28:39 Jeffro's Approach to Training and Practice 38:30 The Importance of Restraint and Avoiding Burnout 42:35 Learning from Pain and Reflection 43:30 Building a Brand as an Athlete 46:10 Being Relatable and Authentic 50:07 Balancing Being an Athlete and Building a Business 51:22 Adapting and Overcoming Challenges 54:16 Achieving Childhood Dreams 56:54 Connecting with the Breaking Community 58:55 Surprising Moments in Jeffro's Career 01:02:26 Creating Moments and Overcoming Obstacles
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 8 mins
No reviews yet