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2047: How to Become One of the Highest Paid Trainers in the Fitness Industry With Don Saladino
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Don Saladino, trainer of Hugh Jackman, Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively and many other Hollywood A-Listers.
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“You are all expendable.” His origin story in the health & fitness space. (2:19)
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Working with celebrities compared to athletes. (18:14)
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Dealing with ‘snake oil’ actors in the business. (26:22)
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How using data points can become weapons. (33:49)
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The craziest celebrity transformation. (37:33)
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Why he stays away from performance-enhancing drugs. (41:05)
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How he managed the 2008 market crash. (46:26)
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Surviving the pandemic and going digital. (49:04)
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Why did his original app crash and burn? (52:40)
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The “vanity metrics” of social media, and why you shouldn’t build your business around it. (54:27)
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The obsession of wanting to get better at your craft, and the power of relationships. (1:01:12)
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Breaking down his revenue streams. (1:08:55)
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The Barn Saladino. (1:13:40)
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His relationship with fitness. (1:16:13)
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Fitness is a perfect vessel for growth. (1:21:20)
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The evolution of his relationship with money. (1:26:17)
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Leading by example with his children. (1:30:57)
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Featured Guest/People Mentioned
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DON SALADINO (@donsaladino) Instagram
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Hugh Jackman (@thehughjackman) Instagram
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Ryan Reynolds (@vancityreynolds) Instagram
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Blake Lively (@blakelively) Instagram
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Liev Schreiber (@lievschreiber) Instagram
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ATHLEAN-X™ | Jeff Cavaliere MSPT, CSCS (@athleanx) Instagram
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Scarlett Johansson (@scarlettjohanssonworld) Instagram
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Sebastian Stan (@imsebastianstan) Instagram
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Dwayne Johnson (@therock) Instagram
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Michael Boyle (@michael_boyle1959) Instagram
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Kelly Starrett (@thereadystate) Instagram
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Frank Sepe (@frank_sepe) Instagram
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THE BARN (@thebarn_saladino) Instagram
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Mike O'Hearn (@mikeohearn) Instagram
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Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (@drgabriellelyon) Instagram
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Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram
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Kelsey Heenan (@thedailykelsey) Instagram
- Paul Chek (@paul.chek) Instagram