Episode 494: Adam Schafer: The Shocking Stat That Explains Why Most Trainers Stay Broke
Listen to the full episode: https://youtu.be/NrHBimydPBU?si=mI2cLamva379hWMy
Why do 70% of personal trainers sleep with their clients, and how does this statistic explain why most fitness professionals never build real wealth? In this Fitness Friday episode on the Habits and Hustle podcast, Adam Schafer from Mind Pump drops truth bombs about what separates successful trainers from those who plateau at $40K a year.
We unpack the psychology of professional boundaries, why "motivation is bullshit but self-belief is everything," and how the same insecurities that lead to sleeping with clients also trap people in toxic relationship patterns.
Adam Schafer is the business strategist behind Mind Pump Media, a fitness podcast generating over $10 million annually. With eight national certifications, a pro-card in bodybuilding, and experience managing some of the largest fitness clubs in the Bay Area, his greatest achievement remains creating a media empire that disrupted the entire fitness industry.
What we discuss:
Why trainers sleeping with clients is second only to hospitals for workplace affairs
How breaking professional boundaries costs you the highest-paying, long-term clients
Why your peers lose respect and won't work for someone who crosses these lines
"Motivation is bullshit, self-belief is everything" - the mindset shift that creates success
Breaking addiction to "broken people" - how ego-feeding relationships mirror bad business choices
The confidence factor: Why self-belief matters more than looks, talent, or connections
Why successful people keep dating the wrong people despite self-awareness
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Episode 493: Ben Greenfield: How to Actually Look 20 Years Younger + His Most Extreme Biohacks Revealed
What happens when biohacking's biggest evangelist spends $40,000 replacing his blood with young plasma? In this episode of Habits and Hustle, I sit down with Ben Greenfield, the ultimate biohacker and author of "Boundless," for a deep dive into the science of optimization.
We discuss the real science behind fat loss, his daily skincare routine that keeps him looking decades younger, and why he believes faith is just as important as physical optimization. We also dive into his controversial take on GLP-1 microdosing, why the 12-3-30 treadmill trend is overrated, and how he went from extreme experimenter to finding balance between optimization and spirituality.
Ben Greenfield is a biohacker, human performance consultant, and New York Times bestselling author. He's one of the world's leading experts on performance, recovery, sleep, digestion, brain optimization, and anti-aging. His revised book "Boundless" is considered the encyclopedia of health optimization.
What We Discuss:
(04:00) Why most people need digestive enzymes after 40 and how they unlock nutrients
(18:00) Cold plunging for women: What the research actually shows
(36:00) The 12-3-30 treadmill trend: Why it's overrated for body composition
(51:00) GLP-1 agonists: Why microdosing might be the future of appetite control
(1:05:00) The plasma replacement therapy that cost $40K but made him feel "unstoppable"
(1:27:00) Faith, forgiveness, and finding purpose beyond biohacking
(1:37:00) His anti-aging skincare routine that keeps him looking decades younger
…and more!
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Find more from Ben Greenfield:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bengreenfieldfitness/
Website: https://boundlessbook.com/
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Episode 492: Sal Di Stefano: The Morning Meal That Reduces Anxiety & Why Fasting Backfires
Listen to the full episode: https://youtu.be/6jLhl8Zaznw?si=jaBuMbIWQApYpeEv
Why does starting your day with protein reduce anxiety for the rest of the day? In this Fitness Friday episode on the Habits and Hustle podcast, Sal Di Stefano joins me to break down the science of blood sugar control, why intermittent fasting is "a terrible way to lose weight," and the shocking truth about cardio versus strength training for fat loss.
We also unpack the biggest mistake women make when tracking progress: obsessing over the scale instead of body composition. Sal explains why 40% of weight lost through cardio comes from muscle, shares a study where strength training alone beat cardio AND strength training combined for fat loss, and reveals why psychologists now prescribe high-protein breakfasts to anxious patients.
Sal Di Stefano is a fitness expert with over 20 years of personal training experience and co-host of the Mind Pump podcast, one of the top-rated fitness shows in the world.
What we discuss:
How protein at breakfast controls blood sugar and reduces anxiety throughout the day
The two-question filter for any fitness advice: "Will I do it?" and "Is it realistic?"
Intermittent fasting's original purpose and why it fails for weight loss
Cortisol addiction and the binge-restrict cycle fasting creates
When cold plunges hurt more than help for overstressed people
Cardio vs strength training: why 40% of cardio weight loss comes from muscle
The study where strength training alone beat cardio for fat loss
Ditching the scale: better metrics for tracking body transformation
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Find more from Sal:
Instagram: @mindpumpdistefano
Podcast: https://mindpumppodcast.com/
X: https://x.com/mindpumpsal
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Episode 491: Jay "Jeezy" Jenkins: The $4M Bet That Built an Empire + His 7-Question Mentor Method
From cutting lawns for $5-$10 each to building a business empire worth millions, Jay Jenkins has never played it safe. In this episode of Habits and Hustle, I sit down with the artist better known as Jeezy for a raw conversation about betting everything on yourself.
We discuss why he spent $4 million of his own money before getting signed, and the unconventional way he built relationships with mentors like Tony Robbins and Robert Greene. We also dive into his transition from music mogul to business empire builder, his upcoming Vegas residency with a 101-piece orchestra, and why he believes pain is a prerequisite for leadership.
Jeezy is a Grammy-nominated rapper, entrepreneur, and New York Times bestselling author. He's built million-dollar businesses including Avion Tequila, launched his own energy drink Edge, and is known for his mentorship programs and philanthropic work through his Street Dreams Foundation.
What We Discuss:
(03:00) From lawn mowing to watermelon entrepreneur: His first business ventures
(07:00) Why he spent $4 million of his own money before getting a record deal
(14:00) His secret "board of directors" including Tony Robbins, Robert Greene, and TD Jakes
(20:00) The seven-question strategy that gets him face time with billionaires
(27:00) Building and selling Avion Tequila: The $100M+ exit strategy
(35:00) Why he gave away half a million mixtapes for free
(46:00) Mental health, self-development, and finding peace after chaos
(51:00) The Vegas residency with 101-piece orchestra that's making history
(54:00) Why Tony Robbins doubles his charity donations every year
...and more!
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Episode 482: Mark Cuban's 5:30 AM Success Formula: How a Billionaire Structures His Day for Maximum Impact
Listen to the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThY-UBFtGK8
What does a billionaire's morning routine actually look like? In this Fitness Friday episode, I'm sharing an expert from my conversation with Mark Cuban about the daily habits and routines that fuel his billion-dollar empire.
Tune in to discover why Mark sleeps only 5-6 hours but takes strategic naps, how he processes hundreds of emails daily while still prioritizing family time, and the surprising workout that helped him meet his wife. This isn't your typical morning routine - it's intentional living from someone who's built multiple billion-dollar companies.
Mark Cuban is a billionaire entrepreneur, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, and star investor on Shark Tank. At 64, he maintains his competitive edge through basketball, Zumba classes, and a vegetarian diet while building companies that disrupt entire industries.
What we discuss:
Why Mark Cuban Wakes Up at Exactly 5:30 AM Every Day
The Email Management System That Keeps Him Accessible to Anyone
How He Balances Billion-Dollar Businesses with Being Present for His Kids
Why He Refuses to Take Meetings or Phone Calls (and What He Does Instead)
The Sleep Tracking Strategy That Maximizes His 5-6 Hour Nights
The "Sales Cures All" Philosophy That Built His Empire
How Strategic Napping Became Part of His Success Formula
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Habits and Hustle helps share the stories, habits, and rituals of people's journeys on living fulfilled lives. Host Jennifer Cohen interviews thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and overall extraordinary people who share their insight and open up about the normally hidden aspects that have made a difference in their success.
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