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The Café StopThe Café Stop: Ama NsekWe're doubly caffeinated for this episode, as it is brought to you by two of our guest Ama Nsek's (@amansek) favorite café's; the Butter Café San Dimas (@buttercafesandimas) when he is at home in California, as well as, Dos Gatos Coffee Bar (@dosgatoscoffee) in Johnson City, Tennessee, for when he is at school on the other side of the country, studying and riding, at Milligan University (@milligancycling). You can also catch Ama sporting his National Champ's jersey for CS Velo (@csveloracing) this season.
American National Champion, Ama, takes us through his passion for riding bikes and ra...2023-03-111h 18
Business & BikesPreparing For Your Best SeasonThis presentation is directed towards Nica Coaches but is great for anyone looking to expand their knowledge on training and racing. From choosing a bike for a beginner to coming up with power and weight goals, there is surely something for everyone to benefit. You can also listen to the video version available in the Instagram bio and there is also a podcast version. The things we go over-1. Goal Setting and Planning.2. Annual training plans, testing, and tracking improvement.3. Transition and base period.4. Choosing a bike for beginners.5...2021-12-0854 minBusiness & BikesAlex Wild - Highly Successful Professional Athlete1. Give everyone a little background of who you are, where you live, and the type of racing that you focus on.2. You compete at the highest level in mountain bike racing and maintain a demanding job, how do you balance the two? Did you ever think of giving up competing at such a high level to be a weekend warrior and focus on your education/career?3. You are such a number guy, I love seeing all your workouts on Instagram and how they translate to KOM’s or race placings. How have you developed your training...2021-11-2939 minBusiness & BikesGwendalyn Gibson- Racing Elite and Becoming a Norco Factory Rider1. Give everyone a little background of who you are, where you live, and the type of racing that you focus on.2. This was your first year racing in the elite category!! What is the biggest difference between U23 and Elite? How’re you coping with the transition?3. I remember when I was a JR everyone wanted to be “factory” now you race for the Norco factory team but also the national team for events like world championships, etc. If someone is trying to get to that level what helps them get there outside of riding really fast...2021-11-2139 minBusiness & BikesNikki Peterson - Program Coordinator SoCal NICA League1. How did you get into cycling? What do you like best about the sport/community?2. I did an episode with Matt Gunnell a couple of years ago and he had a great perspective on NICA and the SoCal league, but he also did so much before jumping into NICA, what did you pursue before helping coordinate everything for the league? What does your role look like now?3. What have you seen make a successful team? Successful athlete?4. Goals / Plans for next year, on the bike and off the bike?Ending Questions:2021-11-0343 minBusiness & BikesAma Nsek - 2021 Updates and Future Plans1. Long time since we did one of these, Ayden Watts reminded me about the one that we did last time because he listned to all of them recently and found some super motivating.2. What’s changed? What’s better?3. Friends you’ve made recently?4. How’s riding going? Racing?5. 2021 Season Highlightsa. Murrietab. Tulsac. Nationalsd. Salt Lake6. Milligan7. Plans for next year (on the bike, off the bike)--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easie...2021-09-3036 minBusiness & BikesCharon Smith - Masters National Crit Champion, Progression and Grit in Cycling and Life1. How do you balance work, training, racing, and sponsors (Also, I’m not sure if people are aware how active you are In church and how much time/effort you spend contributing there)?a. Overview of what your week looks like, (how much/ when do you train)b. Obtaining and keeping good partners/sponsors. Any advice for people that want to monetize or partner with good brands?2. Your progression as a cyclist (I think it’s so easy for people to see how good people currently are but they didn’t notice the strugg...2021-09-2236 minBusiness & BikesTodd Hunsaker - Unbound, Leadville, Cat. 1 Mountain Biking1. How did you get into cycling? How long have you been racing at a high level?2. Recovering/Coming back from a set-back3. How do you goal-set at the beginning of a season?4. Highlights of this season?a. Early season – Vailb. Unboundc. Leadville5. Increases in endurance and short term power? Advice for people looking to improve?6. Plans for next season?Ending Questions:1. Favorite book or podcast, and why? Specific episode?2. What piece of advice would you gi...2021-09-1356 minBusiness & BikesCorbin Parsley - USA Cycling Sophomore XC National ChampionI had an awesome time talking to Corbin about the last couple of years and doing a deep dive into the mountain and road bike racing he did this year we go over: 1. Season Highlists - Soho! Natz! Road bikes/ ToAD!2. Experience incorporating road racing this season, where he felt like he struggled and improved throughout the year.2. Early season / Vail.3. The photoshoot with Mahlo, fun preseason hangout.3. Online school.4. Next year plans, goals - NICAFavorite books or podcast, and why.If y...2021-09-0329 min
Business & BikesNigel De Sota - Making the Jump To Professional CyclingThese are some of the questions we cover in the podcast:
1. How did you get into cycling?
2. How was your experience with Methods to Winning?
3. Where would you say your strength and weaknesses are in cycling?
4. What challenges does cycling with diabetes present?
5. Tell us about your new team and your trip to Europe?
6. What are your plans for the future? 3 year, 5 year, 10 year.
2020-05-3147 minBusiness & BikesMatt Gunnell - Creating the SoCal Mountain Bike League 1. Many of us know that you were in law enforcement before joining NICA as the director of the SoCal League, tell us about that transition and more about your life before NICA.
2. What were some of the biggest learning lessons that first year you ran the program in SoCal?
3. Some of my favorite moments of high school were times where my family, team and I would campout at the race sites, and pre-ride with all the other teams. I feel like the entire race weekend is a little atypical when comparing it...2020-03-0253 minBusiness & BikesTim Woo - SoCal Bike PT, Transitioning to EntreprenuershipI had a fantastic time sitting down with Tim! He has such a great perspective on business, bikes, and life in general.
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1. Give us some background on how you got into cycling, and the different periods you went through. (beginner, pro, advisory role)
2. I know that education is a big deal in your family, you and your wife both have your Doctorates in Physical Therapy. How do you think cycling and all the attributes associated with it prepared you and helped you through sc...2020-02-251h 07Business & BikesCory Williams - Legion of Los AngelesI'm so glad I had the chance to sit down with Cory at a local coffee shop and talk about his experience on and off the bike. We talked a lot about the social and digital media side of Legion!2020-02-1834 minBusiness & BikesJohn Wessling - Building A Coaching Business and Winning CAT 1 MTB NationalsPodcast Intro – premade segment
Episode Intro - **After the fact** Today I had the opportunity to sit down with John Wessling and go over being an athlete in general and how he found a career in motocross coaching and made his way to the top step of the podium of CAT 1 Mountain bike nationals. If someone is looking to grow a coaching business or train develop as an athlete, this is a must-listen!
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1. Tell me about how you grew up as an athlete and even...2019-12-1347 minBusiness & BikesCorey Diez - Transitioning Industries and Pursing Passion From His Garage2019-12-0643 minBusiness & BikesAndrew Bosco - Learning the Art and Business of Bike FittingI had a fantastic time sitting down with Andrew Bosco and learning about the process of getting a great bike fit, and the time and dedication it takes to be excellent at it. Some of the questions we hit on are as follows:
1. Give us some background on how you got into the cycling community and how you transitioned into helping others with their bike fit?
2. What’s your favorite part about being a bike fitter?
3. Tell me about the business, how long ago did you start? What’re your plan...2019-11-2732 minBusiness & BikesJustin Williams - Developing Legion and His CommunityI have the awesome opportunity to sit down with Justin! We talk about how he got started in cycling then dive deep into growing your brand, similarities between business and bike racing, the importance of developing your community, and making a great career out of racing bikes and making content!2019-11-221h 14Business & BikesEthan Villaneda - Developing As A Mountain BikerAma takes over as the host of the business and bikes podcast and speaks with our Imperium athlete Ethan Villaneda. Ethan runs through his progression from mid-pack finishes to competing at USA Cycling National Championships.2019-11-101h 04Business & BikesQuitting Your Way To The TopI have the chance to sit down with my good friend Jacob Abel to discuss how he increased his income by 69% in a little over one year! We talk about being transparent with your employer and quitting respectfully after you've done your fair share for the company.2019-11-0331 minBusiness & BikesRoad to Cat. 1 Mountain Bike National ChampionIn this episode I breakdown my goal of becoming the USA Cycling Cat. 1 National Mountain Bike Champion. The ens of the episode gives a good process of breaking down your goals in all categories and how to maximize your probability of success.2019-10-2317 minBusiness & BikesAdversity, Struggle, Rejection - Plan, Patience, ReframeToday I speak about how the path the what we desire in life is not linear. There is struggle, adversity, and rejection that we face everyday. When you expect processes to take longer, plan for delays, and come away from them with a resilient and positive attitude you're much more likely to achieve what you're striving for.2019-10-1811 minBusiness & BikesThings We've Learned From CyclingAma and I talk about how cycling has impacted our lives!2019-10-1634 minBusiness & BikesHow To Be GreatIn this episode I talk about how practice can make someone great, exceptional, and fantastic in what they are pursuing! And behind practice you have planning, consistency, accountability, and sacrifice that need to take place if you plan on being above average. I say that you should not get disfouraged if you are not good when you begin something new but, through feedback, practice, counsel, and consistency you can become exceptional. Two books that you should reah are "The Compound Effect" by Darren Hardy and "Grit" by Angela Duckworth. The prinicples that these books teach you will have you understanding...2019-10-1417 minBusiness & BikesEstimator Transitioning into SalesMy good friend and neighbor Johnny sits down and we talk a little about hia transition into sales and how he uses LinkedIn to book appointments and projects for West Coast Cable.2019-10-0627 minBusiness & BikesSide Hustle: Babies & BikesI invite my brother and my neighbor on to share about our side hustles. We go over finding our first customers and the perks of not have a traditional job in your late-teens/early-twenties.2019-10-0225 minBusiness & BikesBusiness & Bikes - TrailerThis episode will give a big picture outline of what the Business & Bikes podcast will be about. Work, Business, and Bikes! I will be documenting my career as an outside sales representative at Paychex, a small business owner of Imperium Coaching, and a person intertwined in the cycling community.2019-09-3003 min