I get LOTS of business questions. LOTS. The MAIN problem I see amongst other coaches and entrepreneurs in general is they are too busy following and copying and doing nothing unique or different. In essence, they are not being themselves. This is also known as being sheep. Take a look at my gym web site and you'll see plenty of other coaches who have taken the initiative to cut and paste and make a few slight edits. This is a recipe for average. Now, for those who don't aspire to be average, … [Read more...]
Spartan Underground QnA II: What Is The BEST Way to Prep for Spartan Race?
In this episode of The Underground Strength Coach Meets Spartan QnA Joe DeSena answers the following questions: 1) What is the BEST way to prepare for The Spartan Race? 2) How many burpees does Joe do on average every day and every week? You'll also see Joe going through his workout LIVE while our boys go through their wrestling workout. Check it out and enjoy :) … [Read more...]
Spartan Underground QnA 1: Toughest Life Lessons, Inspiration Through Exercise & Best Marriage Tip
Last weekend Joe DeSena stayed at my house and spent time at The Jersey Shore for the first time ever. His daughter and 2 boys met us at the beach and we got them in the water just as low tide ended and crushed some body surfing. The weekend was a whirlwind of fun where we mixed great family time with great food, wrestling, training and talking life and business. I asked for your questions to ask Joe on my Facebook Fan Page and as promised, I made it happen for you. Below is Pt 1. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Behind The Scenes with Joe DeSena, Barbell Shrugged & The SPARTAN Lifestyle
You've asked what happened "behind the scenes" when me and my homies from Barbell Shrugged hung out with Joe DeSena for the day. Check out this podcast and the AWESOME behind the scenes footage of our day in the life of a SPARTAN. - The Barbell Shrugged Podcast - Behind the scenes at The Natural Farm on Spartan HQ in Vt - The Hike up the mountain on the stair case built by Death Race Competitors - Does survival of the fittest exist amongst Humans? - LOTS of Life Talk! You … [Read more...]
STRONGCast 18: The Spartan Experience w/Joe DeSena & Spartan Lifestyle
WOW. Wake up at 3:30 AM. Get your ass kicked before the sun rises starting at 5 AM. Eat some AWESOME, Natural food all day long. Work, Play, Work, Eat. What else happened during my 24 hrs up in Pittsfield, Vt with Joe DeSena, founder of The Spartan Race and The Barbell Shrugged Crew? Well, what happens in Pittsfield, VT..... … [Read more...]
STRONG Cast 15: Joe DeSena, Spartan Race Founder & The Spartan Lifestyle
In this episode of The STRONG Life, aka STRONGCast, I interview The Founder of The Spartan Race & The Death Race, Joe DeSena. This is an amazing story, from his early years growing up in Queens, then living "the perfect life" in NYC while working on Wall Street and giving it ALL up to move to Vermont and start living a Spartan Lifestyle. In this episode of The STRONG Life we talk about..... … [Read more...]