In this episode, I sit down with my boss and fitness director of the Blackhawk Fitness and Wellness Center, Shelby Stamets. We talk about management skills, how to build and maintain team culture, mindset around fear and ego, and traveling! Enjoy! Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonwttw/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jasonwttw_?s=09 Tiktok:  https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJyfDpxX/

In this episode, I talk with my friend and client Faustina. She's pursuing nursing, loves to workout, and has great energy. We talk about the importance of self esteem and surrounding yourself with a good circle of people, mental health discussions around anxiety and depression, and fitness tips for knowing how to manage correct exertion or over exertion in the gym. - Connect with me: Text me 510-288-2750 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonwttw/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jasonwttw_?s=09 Tiktok:  https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJyfDpxX/

In this episode, I talk about how I'm joining another private gym location in San Ramon, Ca called ATP Fitness. I have zero clients in that city, but thanks to my LinkedIn content, I've made a friend in San Ramon who I've been able to network with and land as my first client. I also talk about the timing of doing free sessions, moving with speed in decision making, and how adjusting as a trainer is super important. There's also a segment where I talk about how I brand and format my media and training styles differently between the private gyms I train at. - Connect with me: Text me 510-288-2750 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonwttw/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jasonwttw_?s=09 Tiktok:  https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJyfDpxX/

On this episode, I discuss topics on what it means to tone muscle, have a healthy phycology around the weight scale, burning fat, and weekly exercise regimens. - Connect with me: Text me 510-288-2750 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonwttw/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jasonwttw_?s=09 Tiktok:  https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJyfDpxX/

In this episode, I chat with Soy about topics around my fitness career and different things I'm working on in the NFT world and personal training industry, how interesting cats can be, the importance of listening to your body as you grow older, and some reminiscing on our martial arts experiences. - Connect with me: Text me 510-288-2750 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonwttw/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jasonwttw_?s=09 Tiktok:  https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJyfDpxX/

Something I'm excited about to develop is a super tight and strong community around a NFT project that is connected to my fitness and my future gym services. I've brain stormed ideas already and want to be sure I show the process and journey along the way of it being nothing to something. I'm only 30 and I can feel that this can really push and direct me to create something special over the next decade. Let's see how this goes and what I come up with and what unfolds. Not sure when this will be finished. Definitely within the next year I hope. Want to chat with me what I came up with so far or have questions about NFTs, reach out. Let's chat. - Connect with me: Text me 510-288-2750 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonwttw/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jasonwttw_?s=09 Tiktok:  https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJyfDpxX/

In this episode I talk about some of my training methods and philosophy behind love the journey, do the work, and having fun. I also talk about how I train a client when they're having a rough day, assessments, how I give nutrition advice, and how I keep workouts fun. - Connect with me: Text me 510-288-2750 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonwttw/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jasonwttw_?s=09 Tiktok:  https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJyfDpxX/

In this episode, I talk about how good self talk needs to be protected and constantly communicated to my clients so they don't discredit their wins or misjudge their progress on their fitness journey. I also talk about how to workout with lower back pain, how I'm able to adjust and adapt quickly to a clients soreness or pain, and how I create unique experiences each and every session. - Connect with me: Text me 510-288-2750 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonwttw/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jasonwttw_?s=09 Tiktok:  https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJyfDpxX/

In this episode, I talk about how I transitioned from doing backyard workouts since March 2020 to December 2021 by relaunching my fitness and personal training career at XFIT gym in Pinole. It's been awesome! I share how I got started, what's been different, and how I use social media to brand myself within and outside of the gym. - Connect with me: Text me 510-288-2750 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonwttw/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jasonwttw_?s=09 Tiktok:  https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJyfDpxX/

In this episode, I sit down with tennis coach and former pro tennis athlete, Aaron Rusnak. Aaron ranked top 25 in male athletes, has been coaching for over 26 years, and develops youth and division 1 tennis athletes. We talk about being competitive, the mindset and intentions in coaching athletes so they develop strength in both mental and physical areas, and how being a good listener is one of the ultimate skills of a good coach.

In this episode, I talk about the setup and transportation that goes into my pop up outdoor kickboxing classes. I share a few words on Disneyland Halloween and what I think is probably one of the best Halloween themes of all time. I also share a few words on taking action and the beauty of going for something even when you don't know the outcome or what to expect. Join my text community 510-288-2750

In this episode, I talk about Lil Wayne and his ability to stay relevant since the 90s. At the age of 39, he's still fresh in music because of his willingness to adapt and grow as music has evolved. His career is a lesson and example we can all learn from. I certainly pay attention to Wayne's work ethic and competitive spirit towards how he creates time after time. Enjoy this episode. Join my text community https://my.community.com/jasonrichardsonalbini

I share a recap on how my outdoor kickboxing workout went. There were 5 incredible people that I trained in the park on heavy bags. I discuss the cargo van rental van process, how I personally loaded and unloaded the freestanding heavy bags, how the class ran and can continue to run, the power of filming this workout, and how being willing to do the not so fun part of the behind scenes work is very doable when you love the work itself. That kind of mentality is one of the things that gives someone an edge on people who don't love the work. Join my text community https://my.community.com/jasonrichardsonalbini

In this episode of Kickin' It With Jason, I talk about how it's very easy to find free music from talented, very skillful artist on tiktok and Instagram. There are people who have made beats that are produced well and they want you to use their music! Secondly, I chat about Kickboxing and range drills to try on the heavy bag. Lastly, I talk about what it would be like to create workout packages through NFTs. Connect to my text community https://my.community.com/jasonrichardsonalbini

Chatting about my idea to do outdoor kickboxing classes and pop up workouts. Doing my first kickboxing outdoor event at Pinole Fernandez Park. I made 7 spots available and asked my text community to help me test it out. It's going to be fun teaching a group fitness class again even in these conditions. I'm pretty excited about it. Get on my text community :) https://my.community.com/jasonrichardsonalbini

In this episode, I talk about recognizing how your wins and even your losses specifically in this fitness game are unique to you. Other people's accomplishments with their weight loss goals or whatever it might be doesn't lessen your journey or make your wins less meaningful. I also talk about tips in using footwork when working the heavy bag for your kickboxing workouts, and deadlifts tips. Check out my series on YouTube, "My Journey To Opening My Gym" https://youtube.com/user/JasonWTTW

In this episode, John Devin Bates, a talented Jazz artist joins me on my podcast. We talk about why I gave Drake's new album a 7 out of 10, the music production of the album, song writing, and the different ways to look at music from a musical ear or casual listener. Check out my new series on YouTube; "My Journey To Opening My Gym" https://youtube.com/user/JasonWTTW

Since the pandemic started in March 2020, about 9,000 gyms have shutdown for good due to tough restrictions set in place that completely cut memberships and revenue away for gym owners. At that very moment, the fitness industry went from mostly being a physical in-person kind of business to virtual and video type of business. Today, high tech companies like Peleton, Mirror, and Fight Camp have been great examples of what high tech/low months subscription based workouts can look like. Boutique gyms and studios can do it in a similar way by bringing content and videos that customers can enjoy as well. In today's world and moving forward, it's a good idea for gyms to have a hybrid model of online and in person memberships. Those two worlds are now integrated and neither are going away. Personal training can still be the same, but I also think mobile trainers will become more of a business with trainers bringing the equipment via a commercial van and/or arriving at home gyms to offer services. I talk about these topics more in depth in this episode! Enjoy! Subscribe to my YouTube https://youtube.com/user/JasonWTTW

In this episode, I talk about a list of leg exercises that are super helpful if you work a desk job to keep your hips and spine aligned after sitting all day, I talk about how I love Doja Cat's music and think she's underrated, and I also chat about how to use Twitter to jump into thousands of conversations around topics that are important to you. Follow my new series on YouTube "MY JOURNEY TO OPENING MY GYM" https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ3MODS3tfU1yq397dmgCAjCk_3BUuC_

In this episode, I go through a list of things that ultimately are the building blocks and frame work to starting up a gym. Licensing comes down to music and permits. Financing is how to get money for the overhead and rent. The space is about where and how big or small of a building I want to start in. That's a tie into demographics. Staff is the vision of the team. Who will do what, systems, and careers. The marketing is the strategy around branding and making sales. Good episode here. Thanks for following the journey!