Trigger Warning: This episode has some heavy subject matter around bullying and mental health.
Today we have on the one and only Anthony Spada of The Ace of Spada podcast to tell his story about the struggles he went through and how it built the strength he has today.
Anthony is crushing it with his Podcast and coaching business, and has had big names on his show including (links below):
- Jordan Syatt
- Erin Diamond
- Jordan Dugger
- Mind Pump Radio
Anthony's story is a perfect example of STRUGGLE TO STRENGTH - so please listen and we hope you can learn something, and/or relate.
In the first 15 minutes we cover:
How do you start a podcast or business, and what is holding you back?
How to get big names on your podcast, or how to reach out to big name people?
- Treat them like humans
- Interact with them on their social media first, commenting on posts, starting conversations
- Don't give a fuck if they say no! Just go for it
Around the 15-30 minute mark we discuss his story:
- He was the victim of terrible bullying in high school which led to depression and eventually almost suicide
- There are so many people out there who go through / have gone through the same thing - this is his story of how his life has turned around
- Sometimes hitting rock bottom is how you find your purpose
Next we discuss:
- How he got started in the fitness industry and started his podcast
- How much time and money you need to invest into yourself
- How to find, create, and build top professional relationships
- With growth comes sacrifices, sometimes you outgrow the people around you - how to deal with outgrowing and losing relationships
LINKS FROM THE SHOW:
- Anthony Spada - https://www.instagram.com/spadafitness/
- Symbiote Strength - https://www.instagram.com/symbiotestrength/
- Ace of Spada Podcast (100 episodes!) - https://open.spotify.com/show/4i6xZslyV5WySRhQPL4VUV?si=hy6omEEbRy-JJQ-BJ2NvQg
- Jordan Syatt - https://www.instagram.com/syattfitness/
- Erin Diamond - https://www.instagram.com/erindimondfitness/
- Jordan Dugger - https://www.instagram.com/duggaesthetics/
- Mind Pump Podcast - https://mindpumppodcast.com/
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