Personal Trainers & the Gym Industry with UFC Gym VP Don Cardona Don’s first impression of Sal, and how their relationship was built. (2:01) Building and inspiring other people. (5:47) Gym culture then and now. (10:38) Challenging moments early on. (13:50) The differences in the club industry. (20:14) Empowering the fitness professional through culture. (30:22) How do we keep the RIGHT people? (32:58) Attracting the best talent and bringing mixed martial arts to the masses. (42:59) Merging Social and Brick & Mortar. (47:12) The goal moving forward. (55:37) Nailing the 4 F’s: Faith, family, fitness, and finances. (57:51) Aging like fine wine. (1:00:39) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit NASM for this month’s exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Fitness and Nutrition Bundle – Buy CPT get CNC Free! ** Code MPMFNB at checkout ** EARLY ACCESS to the Black Friday Sale is open NOW! ** ALL MAPS Fitness Products 60% OFF. Coupon code BLACKFRIDAY. The code will expire on Sunday, December 1st. Each purchase enters you to win one of two 5-day stays at the Mind Pump Park City Vacation Home. Each winner will receive $1,000 cash for travel and food. Bundle purchase - 10 entries, Program purchase - 5 entries, ALL other MAPS purchases (mods, guides, etc.) - 1 entry. Winners will be announced and contacted in December. ** Mind Pump #2465: How to Become a 6-Figure Trainer Mind Pump #1390: The State of the Gym Industry with UFC Gym President Adam Sedlack Mind Pump #1525: The Death of the Gym Industry?: A Reality Check With UFC Gym CEO Adam Sedlack UFC Gym and Alta Global Launch Gym Programs in Costa Mesa & Huntington Beach, California: Part of a Global Rollout to 150+ UFC Gyms Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Don Cardona (@dc.fit1) Instagram Adam Sedlack (@ceoufcgym) Instagram Hany Rambod (@hanyrambod) Instagram

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