Fitposium

In this episode of the FITposium podcast host James Patrick and Kelly Spartonos discuss a breakdown of all the activity that has occurred since FITposium 2018 and what both past attendees as well as listeners of the show should know about the next steps to take. The show covers the importance of action, why curiosity […]

In this episode of the FITposium podcast host James Patrick discusses what entrepreneurs should do when other people try to slow then down or derail their efforts. If we are doing something new, something worth noticing, it will make some uncomfortable. Those people may try to impede your progress. This show discusses what you should […]

In this episode, James Patrick sits down with Ashlee Davis, the online editor of Oxygen Magazine during the FITposium 2018 weekend. The two about Ashlee’s background in journalism, her work with Oxygen Magazine, what she noticed from people at FITposium and what listeners should know about getting in front of the magazine. Fore more details […]

In this episode, James Patrick sits down with Tanja Schmitz, the editor in chief of Fitness Magazine and Fitness His Magazine during the FITposium 2018 weekend. The two about Tanja’s background in publishing, the creation of 250 separate magazine issues, what she looks for in contributors and how to stand out from others vying for […]

In this episode, James Patrick and Kelly Spartonos sit down with the two lead editors of STRONG Fitness Magazine, the editor in chief Kristyn Brown and the creative director Erin Lutz during FITposium 2018 weekend. The group of four chat in detail about the publishing industry, the evolution of STRONG, their experience at FITposium and […]

It is finally here! FITposium 2018 kicks off tonight in Scottsdale, Arizona. As a celebration of our fourth annual conference we decided to put together a special quick episode for listeners. For this special episode, host James Patrick sits around the table with the entire core team for FITposium 2018 as they share a little […]

In this episode of the FITposium podcast hosts James Patrick and Kelly Spartonos discuss why we will often shy away from opportunities out of fear, the source of that fear and the steps we need to take to break through our limiting mindsets and beliefs. James also announced the release of his new book FIT […]

Host James Patrick and Kelly Sparotnos discuss why it is important to always have the mindset of the student and not the expert. The most successful, most influential and most impactful individuals in our world are those who consistently and ritually focus on learning and development. This episode covers why we should maintain the mindset […]

In this episode host James Patrick chats with online advertising specialist and founder of Live Surge, Andy Franco about our misconceptions about advertising through Facebook and Instagram. The two chat about the evolution of online attention, beginning with organic traffic and SEO and how it moved into social media and why online advertising is one of […]

Host James Patrick and Kelly Sparotnos discuss everything you need to know and prepare for FITposium 2018. The two work chronologically through the entire event covering all the sessions, casting calls, portfolio reviews, expo, mixer, educational sessions, VIP reception and interactive workshops so you can effectively plan your agenda! Be sure to listen to this […]

Host James Patrick chats with fitness entrepreneur and founder of DIAKADI, Billy Polson to discuss the untold and often misunderstood life of a fitness entrepreneur. The conversation beings discussing how Billy launched his gym and how he chose to focus on educating the trainers at his facility. The two discusses the various phases entrepreneurs go […]

Hosts James Patrick and Kelly Spartonos dive head first into many of our struggles with our money mindset. The duo discusses why we have such a difficult charging for our services, what stops us from increasing our rates and how we are doing both a disservice to ourselves as well as to our clients. Listen […]

Host James Patrick chats with entrepreneur, transformation coach and author Tracy O’Malley who has taken her income from zero to multimillions, has grown her organization to have more than 77,000 people and has spoken on stage to tens of thousands of individuals. The two discuss why so many take their foot off the gas pedal […]

Host James Patrick chats with Ben Gower of Six Figure Fitness Coach on what our misperceptions are with the sales process and how to sell from a better place. During their discussion the two cover why personal development is never done in a single session, why curiosity precedes passion, how to unearth our potential under […]

Host James Patrick discusses everything fitness entrepreneurs need to know about how to leverage any media features from magazines to podcasts to tv segments to help grow their business. The reality is, a magazine is only on newsstands for 30 days. In this episode, James gives details on how you can maximize the exposure during […]

Host James Patrick chats with FITposium PRO Madison Murray on how fitness entrepreneurs who feel afraid or stuck can take the very next step in their career to move forward. Madison has attended multiple FITposium conferences and has been building a brand with exponential growth including numerous local, national and international magazine features, her personal […]

Host James Patrick chats with the founder of Tousled, Kalene Smith, about the art of how to pivot in your career. Kalene was working for a Fortune 500 company when she left her job to open up her own boutique gym. After six years of outstanding success, she left the gym to open up her […]

Host James Patrick chats with Kirstyn Brown, the editor in chief of Strong Fitness Magazine. The two start by discussing the latest in the publishing industry and then direct the conversation towards how to make an impression when pitching, how to build a successful relationship with the media, how to become a valued resources as […]

Host James Patrick chats with Nicole Myden who is the owner of The PR Concierge and provides PR consulting for brands that are driven with purpose. The two start discussing the importance of intention in our journey, the importance of choosing success versus having conditional success and happiness, how to simplify public relations, how to […]

Host James Patrick shares the full uncensored story of when he did a men’s physique competition back in 2012. Some may remember when James stepped up on stage, but he has never before told the dark side of what happened during his competition prep and why he has never stepped back up on stage again. […]