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The Fit Effect3 Things Those Who Reach Their Goals Have In CommonSend us a textOver the years I have worked with more people than I can count. All different types of thinking, hurdles, mindsets, goals, motivations, and more.We are ALL different and unique in our own way, which makes it interesting sometimes solving challenges with the body (or mind), because at times the solutions are very independent to the individual, even if similar to someone else.I say this because I want to share 3 simple, but powerful thoughts with you today. These are 3 things I learned from the ones who reach their...2024-09-1312 minThe Fit Effect3 Factors For Setting & Meeting Your GoalsSend us a textIn this episode I talk about; Vision goals, Action goals, and the 3 things that go into ensuring you get on track to reaching those goals.Mindset, Belief, ActionGive the show a follow and find us on social media at thefiteffectstudio and michaelblife2024-08-2822 minThe Fit EffectThe Rebrand & Relaunch. Why I chose to keep it, adjust, and keep going! Episode 1Send us a textThe Fit Effect - The Missing Piece To Your Prosperity. In Today's episode I go back to 2018 and give you a quick explanation of whats going on, why I decided to rebrand & relaunch this podcast, and what the plan is moving forward. The Fit Effect is a podcast hosted by Michael Budensiek covering the ROI of health in your Business and Life, which is the missing piece to your prosperity. Having spent the last 20 years coaching individuals in a variety of ways; ranging from Personal Training, Health Coaching, Business Consulting, & Life St...2024-08-0122 min
Create Brand NVMichael Budensiek: Starting a Gym Business and the Impact of Self-CareMichael Budensiek, owner of The Fit Effect, and Nicole Alicea of Brand NV discuss the business of gyms and fitness. They explore how prioritizing self-care can have a profound impact on all aspects of life, leading to greater success.2024-07-301h 39
That Entrepreneur Show#352: Giving First, Receiving Later with Michael BudensiekMichael is one of the most inspirational guests ever to join the show. This week, he teaches us how to:Putting focus in the correct areasEthos: Authenticity and being realHow to not lose yourself in the processAI: How to use it without replacing your voice, and much more!Welcome back to That Entrepreneur Show! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe for weekly episodes and rate the show 5 stars to help others join our conversations!Our guest today is Michael, a man whose path to success is as unique as it is inspiring...2024-03-3015 min
That Entrepreneur ShowHow to Expand + Rocket: Prepare for LaunchWe are diving into ways to expand your business and the power of networking! Other areas of discussion: Rocket: Prepare for LaunchNew advice for you to succeedAM/PM RoutinesWhat's new since his first show: If you missed his first episode, tune-in here"I started coaching people over 17 years ago; I started as a Sports Coach, then a Personal Trainer, then into Entrepreneurship with a team, a Health Coach, a Business Consultant, and now focus most of my time in Strategic Advising & Life Strategy."Michael Budensiek never officially graduated high school, instead opting to get...2023-04-0617 min
A Mental Health BreakThe Circle: A Men's Group Where You Grow Stronger TogetherCarlos Garcia and Michael Budensiek are LIVE with their new movement: The Circle- A Tampa Based Men's Group - Where We Grow Stronger Together. In this episode, they share:What is the Circle?Where the Idea Came FromWhere they MetWhen the Next Event IsWhere to Find MoreThe Circle provides men with a platform of groups, retreats, programs, and resources to help them undergo transformational growth and change. Our men’s group was created for those looking to take a deeper dive into self-exploration and self-acceptance. We give men the space to find their true voic...2022-07-2612 min
That Entrepreneur Show2 Entrepreneurs Launch The CircleYou have met Carlos and Michael on their own. This time, they are back joining forces. Carlos Garcia and Michael Budensiek are back with their new venture - The Circle. In this episode, they share:What is the Circle?Where the Idea Came FromWhere they MetWhen the Next Event IsWhere to Find MoreA Tampa Based Men's Group - Where We Grow Stronger TogetherThe Circle provides men with a platform of groups, retreats, programs, and resources to help them undergo transformational growth and change. Our men’s group was created for those look...2022-07-2212 min
That Entrepreneur ShowPodcast to Podcast with "Brutal Facts"Welcome to the 2nd Podcast to Podcast Bonus Episode where Host Vincent A. Lanci will introduce another outside podcast to you. This week, we welcome Michael Budensiek and Ricky Ollivierre to discuss their show, Brutal Facts.About Brutal Facts: Welcome to Brutal Facts: the Talk Show on How to Take Control of Your Self, Health & Wealth, hosted by Ricky Ollivierre & Michael Budensiek. The Brutal Facts show is designed to talk about and problem solve real life issues and things that are blocking us from being able to grow; mentally, physically, and spiritually. 2022-06-0520 min
A Mental Health BreakLearn to Take Small Steps Toward Certainty"You've got to give yourself certainty by taking small steps." From struggling with social anxiety as a teenager, to moving across country and running a successful chain of gyms, Michael Budensiek is an inspiration on many levels! He says and lives by the thought that you live and learn. In this episode, you will hear how Michael relieved his anxiety, tips he used to stay mentally healthy both during his move from Indiana to Florida and when he arrived, daily advice to improve your mental health, and much more. WELCOME BACK to A Mental H...2021-12-1422 minThe Fit EffectFix Your Low Back Pain with Grant Elliot (RehabFix)Send us a textThis is the newest episode of the Bald Business Podcast where I an joined by Grant Elliot, creator of RehabFix . Today we are talking about the truth of your low back pain & entrepreneurship. When we sit all day long, it can cause many aches and pains, including bad back pain. Listen in as Grant breaks down how we can reduce, eliminate, and prevent that pain daily. Schedule an appointment with Rehab Fix here: https://www.therehabfix.com/Find him at https://www.instagram.com/rehabfix/ for FREE CO...2021-01-151h 05The Fit Effect3 Ways To Practice Thankfulness & Why It's ImportantSend us a textThis episode is is more life and can be applied in many different ways. With Thanksgiving being just yesterday I wanted to talk about how we express thankfulness it is our everyday life, the difference between grateful and thankful, and why it's important to keep it at the front of our mind. I would love your feedback on this episode and just want to say thank you for taking the time to listen. If I have earned it, I would love for you to leave a 5 star review on iT...2020-11-2717 minThe Fit EffectThoughts = Results: Take Responsibility for your progress and your set backsSend us a textToday I am talking about the idea of how your thoughts control the results you see. It goes from thoughts to actions and actions to results. It's so important to recognize and notice how our thoughts are affecting our outcomes and the only way that's possible is to take responsibility for our thoughts, then our actions, and then our results - good or bad - progress or set back. Check out this short episode, let me know what you think and start taking responsibility for your success today! 2020-11-2022 minThe Fit EffectThe Journey of Beat Childhood Cancer Foundation with Kyle MatthewsSend us a textCheck out this awesome interview as we go deep into how Kyle and his team are doing amazing things in the efforts to beat childhood cancer. Kyle Matthews is a Tampa based Seattle transplant who's founded or co-founded many organizations, both for-profit and nonprofit. He now serves as the Executive Director of Beat Childhood Cancer, where they drive clinical research into cures for childhood cancer, making a difference in kids’ survival today. He entered the childhood cancer world in 2010 when his wife Robyn and he lost their first son, Ezra, to can...2020-11-0646 minThe Fit EffectThe process is painful, 3 things that will help you move toward your goalsSend us a textToday's episode is short, it's short because the lesson is simple and something that I realized this week when working on our business that I share in the episode. We want it to be pain free, we want it to be easy, we want it to be simple, but it's not. So do we embrace the pain of the process or quit? I share three things you need to do right now to fight through. Thanks for listening!2020-10-2406 minThe Fit EffectWhat We Have Learned, We Need To ApplySend us a textMany times we listen to podcasts, books, and otherwise while we are doing other things and forget some of the big lessons and takeaways we have learned. Today, we are walking through the lessons that our guests have shared. Content is so readily available it's important to sit down and recall what we have learned and how we are using it to move us forward. All these people shared in the theme that the journey isn't easy, it's not just going to take you 2 weeks or 2 months, but it's go...2020-10-1616 minThe Fit EffectWhy Returning To College At 35 Made The Most Sense, Focus On Your Vision - with Thomas StantonSend us a textTom is the classic example of a leader with an entrepreneurial spirit that took a risk for the American Dream, by starting a technology company with his friend and business partner Rolland Lucas before graduating from college and passing up lucrative corporate positions being offered.After spending 10 years in the IT field, and at the ripe age of 35 Tom decided to make a career change and become an attorney. He attended Stetson University College of Law and acquired an LLM in International Economic Law from the University of Toulouse, France. He...2020-10-0946 minThe Fit EffectBuilding A Virtual Team With Jeff J. HunterSend us a textJeff J Hunter enables high-performers with virtual assistants & remote teams so that they can get more done every day -- and still have time for themselves! Creator of the CORE Branding Method and Founder of VA Staffer which is a 80+ team of Virtual Assistants & Specialists.Jeff also hosts a podcast called Savage Marketer where he talks all things marketing, branding, and sales for businesses and personal brands. In today's ever changing environment you will really enjoy the lessons and advice Jeff has for building virtual teams. 2020-10-0257 min
Focus on WHYReflections and Observations with Amy RowlinsonAmy Rowlinson shares her reflections and observations of these recent podcast episodes: 086 Creative Evolution with Sam Farrow 087 Take the Next Step with Michael Budensiek 088 Create Your Own Luck with Ryan Carruthers 089 School of Nature with Lara Cowan 090 Silence Speaks with Professor Laura Serrant OBE 091 Make a Difference with Richard Little KEY TAKEAWAY “Your body is a constant projection of you in the world. Every cell eavesdrops on your thoughts. You cannot respond to the world without affecting your tissues and organs. Wit...2020-10-0219 minThe Fit EffectSmall Town Dentistry To Semi Retired At Age 38 with Dr. Greg WintereggSend us a textA story of entrepreneurship. Greg teaches professionals and small business owners real-world management, sales and leadership skills so that they can achieve the maximum potential for their business. He built his first business up to the point where he was semi-retired at the age of 38 prior to selling it and becoming a partner in what has since became one of the largest health care consulting firms in North America. Currently, he owns or works as a partner in three companies that do over 20M in annual sales. You are go...2020-09-2546 min
Focus on WHYTake the Next Step with Michael BudensiekAs a personal trainer and fitness coach, Michael Budensiek believes that he is privileged to be in a profession where you are able to truly change the whole person. Taking people from their lowest low to their highest high in their life, he helps them with nutrition and exercise, he listens to their problems and works on their behaviour management. Michael believes that exercise is powerful as it gives you the courage and strength to take on the world. KEY TAKEAWAY “It’s hard for us to separate ‘this is what I want most’ versus ‘this is wh...2020-09-2345 minThe Fit EffectA journey of entrepreneurship & immigration with Arjun ChoudharySend us a textToday I am joined by Arjun Choudhary to talk the Entrepreneurial journey in the midst of moving to the US just four years ago. We are talking everything from high stress entrepreneurial struggles to dealing with immigration concerns right in the middle of it all. Arjun is a member of the company’s executive leadership team at the Onicx Group, he is focused on day-to-day operations and overall strategy. He plays an integral role in driving Onicx’s future pipeline of activity, including development, acquisitions, and third-party services.He has w...2020-09-1838 minThe Fit EffectImproving Your Relationships in Business and in Life with Phil LewisSend us a textIn today's episode I had an awesome conversation with coach, relationship counselor, and speaker with the John Maxwell team, Phil Lewis. Phil has over 20 year experience in developing, leading, and counseling people on relationships. Relationships are vital to our success in business, but also in life. Relationships with our teams, vendors, network, and family can and will propel us forward if we build the right relationships. Check it out! 2020-09-1140 minThe Fit EffectLife & Business Transformation With The Mindset Mentor, Angela CoxSend us a textAngela had a long career at the highest level in corporate strategy and transformation plus consulting and executive coaching. Then she made a switch in September 2018, set up her own company and retrained as a behavioural change life-coach. This followed the publication of her book, Enough, which went on to become an Amazon best-seller.She is a Spear’s 500 Top Behavioural Change Life Coach, Top 10 Business Podcast Host & Best-Selling AuthorShe has also had huge success with her health journey that set her on this path to complete transformation2020-09-0442 minThe Fit EffectInside Your Customers Imagination with Chip BellSend us a textYou are going to really enjoy this conversation I had with Chip Bell!Chip is a world-renowned authority on customer loyalty, partnership and service innovation, he has written over 700 articles and blogs for business journals and magazines. He has appeared live on CNN, CNBC, CNN, Fox Business, Bloomberg TV, ABC, and his work has been featured in Fortune, Businessweek, Forbes, Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Inc. Magazine, CEO Magazine and Entrepreneur. Global Gurus 2020 ranked him the #3 keynote speaker in the world on customer service. He has been ranked in the top 3...2020-08-2854 minThe Fit EffectGiving back to your community, volunteering, and philanthropy with Kuleen ShahSend us a textKuleen Shah is a local Tampa entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist, and all around great guy. Today, he joins me on the show to talk about the importance of giving back, why he enjoys it so much and how it can positively affect your community by getting involved. You will really enjoy what Kuleen has to say and i know I had a great time chatting with him. 2020-08-2124 minThe Fit EffectEntrepreneurship and Overcoming Failure with Jeff NischwitzSend us a textJeff is a reformed lawyer who now speaks, teaches, and coaches on leadership & culture. He said after his first big failure being an entrepreneur and three years later being completely broke it then took him 5 years to really admit to himself what had happened. Jeff has a great story and so many great lessons, I know you will really enjoy this episode with Jeff Nischwitz. 2020-08-1445 min
The Rialto Marketing Podcast21. The Entrepreneurial Journey Is HardBeing an entrepreneur is hard. If it was easy, everyone would be doing it! In this episode of The Rialto Marketing Podcast, we are talking with Michael Budensiek of the Bald Business Podcast about ways to make the journey easier.2020-08-1042 minThe Fit EffectGoogle Ranking & How To Improve Your Position Online with April BrownSend us a textApril Brown is a digital business strategist, course creator, marketing nerd, and unabashed SEO Seductress. She’s spent her corporate career helping companies create big impact and ROI. As an entrepreneur, she brings those same results to her clients as she helps them start and navigate the strategies and “How To’s” of business.April has been featured on podcasts and as a speaker for organizations like WordCamp, multiple Tuesdays Together chapters, Tea Time the Podcast, and more. She’s the co-leader of the creative entrepreneur group, Tuesdays Together Indy, an avid hiker...2020-08-0740 minThe Fit EffectLooking for opportunities and the entrepreneurial journey with George McGehrin.Send us a textFor close to 20 years, George McGehrin has run a national executive search/recruiting firm mostly dealing with executive search and leadership at the C-Suite level such as CEO, CFO, and alike roles throughout the US, Europe, and South America.Besides managing his recruiting firm, he also works with similar executives in terms of helping them empower their careers, both on the branding and coaching side of the business.One fun fact about George is that he decided to start a business, literally at the unemployment office waiting to learn...2020-07-3147 minThe Fit EffectDiscovering Your Mission with Stan LiberatoreSend us a textStan is the CEO of No Limit Technology and founder of Disrupt the Bay in Tampa, FL where they raise money for research in childhood cancers. Stan has a great story and more importantly an amazing mission to help others. In this episode Stan and I talk about his journey, why he has a mission for improving treatment for childhood cancers, and how you only have one chance at this life. You are going to love Stan and the energy he brings to the show. 2020-07-2444 minThe Fit EffectThe importance of networking and leadership with Aakash PatelSend us a textEntrepreneur Aakash Patel founded Elevate, Inc., a Florida-based strategic business consulting firm providing public relations, community relations, targeted networking and social media, in 2012, and he is reputed for making significant connections and achieving client results. Elevate, Inc. has served upwards of 200 companies to date.A master networker and community leader, prior to Elevate, Inc.’s launch, Patel served as an Editorial Assistant at the Tampa Bay Times Tallahassee Bureau, the Public Relations Coordinator for the Westin Tampa Bay hotel and Aqua restaurant, and was the founding Business Development Director for Chamber.co...2020-07-1730 minThe Fit EffectFocus On Why with Amy RowlinsonSend us a textAmy is a Coach, Mentor, iTunes #1 Podcaster, Mastermind Host, Speaker and Property Investor. Through coaching, Amy inspires and empowers entrepreneurial clients to discover the life they dream of by assisting them to make it their reality through their own action taking. She helps them to focus on their WHY with clarity uniting their passion and purpose with a plan to create the life they truly desire.Amy launched the Focus on WHY Podcast on 30th April 2020. This new podcast provides a wonderful platform for people to share relatable, uplifting and inspiring...2020-07-1042 minThe Fit EffectStop wasting money in your marketing with Tim FitzpatrickSend us a textTim Fitzpatrick is an entrepreneur/business owner with expertise in marketing and business growth. He has 20+ years of entrepreneurial experience with a passion for developing and growing businesses. That passion served him well in operating and managing a wholesale distribution company he co-owned for nine years. The company grew an average of 60% a year before being acquired in 2005.Since then, he’s had failures and successes that have been valuable learning experiences. He started Rialto Marketing in 2013 and has been helping small business owners and entrepreneurs eliminate the confusion of marketing us...2020-07-0339 minThe Fit EffectHow to overcome the struggle with Dr. Carlos GarciaSend us a text(*WARNING* the first 4min of this episode the sound is adjusted due to technology error) Dr. Carlos Garcia is a veteran, clinical Psychologist, past firefighter, friend, and mentor. With over 10 year experience in psychology and now 3 years as an entrepreneur, Carlos spends much of his time working with other business owners, CEO's, executives, and people looking to push themselves outside of their comfort zone so they can achieve their life goals. Carlos is not just an expert in the field of getting out of your head and moving forward, he is...2020-06-2645 minThe Fit EffectWhy Your Business Sucks With Mark MinardSend us a textFrom Overcoming Jail at Age 17, To Building His Own Company at Age 26 In The Peak of The Recession...Mark Minard is the CEO & Owner of Dreamshine, which proudly serves individuals with special needs. Mark is a world -wide and motivational speaker, best selling author of leadership books and personal development books which are, The Story of YOU, Transforming Adversity Into Adventure, Taking You Dreams To The Next Level & Beyond! And his newest book now available for pre-sale: 16 Reasons Why Your Business Sucks: How to Be Freakin’ Awesome at Every Level of Your Business, Lea...2020-06-1946 minThe Fit EffectStop Giving Up - 3 things that will help you keep moving toward your goalsSend us a textHow many times have you quit? I know I have many times. Sometimes we quit before we even start, but why? There are many reasons why we quit, but there is still victory in there when you look close enough. Today I am talking about one of the many times that I quit and why. Plus how to stop quitting and keeping moving toward your goals. 2020-06-1213 minThe Fit EffectThe actions you take today determine the results you produce tomorrowSend us a textIt's easy to get wrapped up in the things that come up on a daily basis and lose sight of what we need to do to reach the goals we want to reach. It's been a crazy couple weeks for me and I found myself not only becoming distracted, but also considering pushing off actions I needed to take for another day or time. You need to be taking regular consistent action toward your goals, because no one is going to do it for you. Today I am touching on three things that...2020-06-0520 minThe Fit EffectNetworking: The forgotten rule of success and how to use itSend us a textThe more people you know, the more people know you. Building your network is a big part of creating a sustainable business that lasts.I know for a lot of people, putting themselves out there and meeting new people constantly can be scary, exhausting, or even seem impossible. Networking is a great tool that will put you paces ahead of your competition and is a superpower when used in a local business. It might be one of your greatest struggles, but you can turn it into one of your greatest strengths. In this...2020-05-2918 minThe Fit EffectBuild a team to create the dream - The process for building a great teamSend us a textBuilding a team can be fun and exciting, but it can also be frustrating and stressful at time. Building a team is not just about putting people in place for a paid position, you might need a team for volunteer work, you might be looking for people to start a brand new idea or product launch, you might be putting together a sports team. No matter what kind of team you are wanting to put together you need a process for finding those people. Today, I share a story with you about a...2020-05-2226 minThe Fit EffectCreating a support system is vital to long term sustainable successSend us a textIn a world where negativity and tough situations are around every corner having a person or small group of people who support you in your journey to reaching your goals is vitally important. Here are just a couple short stories on how support looks and what you need to do to create your own support system. You can't expect a support system to just appear out of thin air, but you can take these steps to setting one of you can rely on to help you win. 2020-05-1516 minThe Fit EffectAsk for help, your ego doesn't care if you loseSend us a textYou have to find guidance and then take time everyday to improve to ensure you reach your goals. Today I am sharing a story about the time I was looking to hire the first coach that was going to be a pretty significant investment. I love having coaches and mentors, but once I found out the investment it was going to take to get the help I was wanting, my ego kicked in and started telling me all kinds of crazy things. It is my hope that that after listening to this episode...2020-05-0820 minThe Fit EffectHype can get you started, but it won't keep you going.Send us a textI love being excited and getting pumped up about things. The intense amount of motivation we can feel when we get excited can be used to launch us into a new pursuit of a goal or give us a nice boost toward the one we are working on. Too many times we rely on that feeling of motivation to get us there though. Today, I am sharing with you the story and lessons I learned when I opened our very first fitness studio in late 2013. The beginning was awesome because we were motivated...2020-05-0122 minThe Fit Effect$40,000 in debt, running out of options, and nothing to show for itSend us a textLook for the lessons in your failures, giving up is not an option. The journey of entrepreneurship is long, it's a lifestyle. I have tried to start several different projects, products, and small businesses. In today's episode I am sharing a story about a supplement company I launched with two other guys in early 2013. There are a lot of lessons in here, but I have learned to ask myself two major questions whenever things get tough or I don't get the desired result and this has proven to help me continue on...2020-04-2423 minThe Fit EffectFrom almost losing my dream career to crushing itSend us a textWhat are you willing to sacrifice to reach your goals? Today I am diving into two stories that required me to sacrifice everything from time, energy, and finances to move closer to my goals. Then I cover the three things you need to get to get start making the sacrifices you need to make to reach your goals.2020-04-1825 minThe Fit EffectAbout meSend us a textDiving into a 10,000 foot view of my life, how I got into entrepreneurship, and why it's important to know this before I get deep into podcast episodes. 2020-04-1716 minThe Fit EffectIntroduction And Why Businesses FailSend us a textWhat you can expect from the Bald Business Podcast. 2020-04-1612 min