On this episode of The Burn Podcast, I have the pleasure of welcoming Dawn Harper-Nelson, an elite track athlete and Olympic gold and silver medalist. In our conversation today, we're diving into the realms of competitive mindset, personal growth, and the power of discipline. Dawn shares her journey from overcoming significant injuries to standing atop Olympic podiums, highlighting the inner fire that propels her forward. A favorite among athletics fans for her fierce determination and ability t...
Apr 29, 2024•34 min•Season 6Ep. 17
On this episode of The Burn Podcast, I have the honor of having Jason Redman, a decorated Navy SEAL who's faced down some of the most intense challenges a person can go through. We're unpacking the principles of resilience, the power of the "overcome mindset," and how preparation, awareness, and action can determine how we navigate through life's most INTENSE ambushes. I believe that the fuel to succeed BURNS within us all, and my conversation with Jason is a testament to what it looks like when...
Apr 22, 2024•34 min•Season 6Ep. 16
It's time for round 3 with Colton Paulhus. He's not just the CEO of Anchored Tiny Homes, but also the mind behind The Visionaries Table Podcast, and a guy who's been crushing it both in dropping pounds and growing his business. We're keeping it REAL in this episode, digging into what it takes to build mental toughness, stick to those high-performance habits, and why dialing in your discipline is non-negotiable. Between Colton's weight-loss wins and his quest for a billion-dollar empire, we've go...
Apr 15, 2024•50 min•Season 6Ep. 15
In this episode we give you a special conversation I had with Ryan Pineda on his podcast. I made a joke about turning it into a special episode of The Burn, so we did just that. If you haven't heard of him, you might be living under a rock. He's everywhere! Ryan has founded 7 different companies. In addition to that he owns 500+ rental properties, has received 1B+ views on social media, and is a retired pro baseball player. In this conversation we get into the nitty gritty on what it looks like ...
Apr 08, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 6Ep. 14
Join us as we sit down with Phil Heath, a man whose response was to become a seven-time Mr. Olympia champion, earning him the name "The Gift." Our conversation traverses from his basketball beginnings to the meticulous preparation that carved his place in bodybuilding history. Phil's candor about his high school coach's challenge that sparked his competitive fire serves as a reminder that sometimes our greatest moments of growth are born from adversity. Exposing the raw vulnerability required of...
Apr 01, 2024•50 min•Season 6Ep. 13
This week on the show we are breaking down the Mental Framework of CHAMPIONS... I call it the 4 P's of the Standard. No matter what your industry, career, or discipline these 4 P's are a framework that will take YOU to continual peak performance if you implement them into your lilfe. When researching for my latest book The Standard, I crafted this framework from looking at my coaching work over the last 18+ years and found that this cycle is EXACTLY how winners WIN (and keep winning) Need help w...
Mar 25, 2024•30 min•Season 6Ep. 12
Join us on The Burn Podcast as host Ben Newman engages in a riveting dialogue with the incredibly inspiring Jen Gottlieb. Former co-host of VH1's "That Metal Show" and co-founder of Superconnector Media, Jen has forged her path from TV personality to one of the most sought-after motivational speakers and business coaches in the industry. Her drive and passion are a testament to what it means to discover and ignite one's "Burn." In this episode, you'll be captivated by Jen's powerful journey and ...
Mar 11, 2024•30 min•Season 6Ep. 10
Have you ever wondered how a chance meeting could pivot your life's direction towards unimagined success? Bruce Cardenas's extraordinary journey from the Marines and LAPD to becoming the strategic mastermind behind Quest Nutrition's billion-dollar valuation is a tale that resonates with the power of seizing the day. In our latest episode, Bruce sits down with us to recount the twists and turns of his incredible story, emphasizing the profound influence of relationships and an unwavering service ...
Mar 04, 2024•29 min•Season 6Ep. 9
In this episode of The Burn, join host Ben Newman as he interviews special guest Jimmy Rex, bestselling author and coach, about his journey from real estate success to coaching and personal development. In this episode, we cover: - Jimmy's transition from real estate success to coaching and the underlying motivation behind it. - The powerful lesson Jimmy learned from a conversation with Ed Mylett that inspired his latest book, "Be One." - The impactful story of Jimmy's baseball career and the bu...
Feb 26, 2024•25 min•Season 6Ep. 8
When Jamie Kern Lima, the Denny's waitress turned CEO of a billion-dollar beauty empire, sits across from you, you know you're about to hear a story FUELD by a very strong BURN. Our conversation, saturated with strands of self-worth and confidence, presents new paradigms for personal fulfillment. Jamie's candidness about her rise through the ranks of L'Oréal, and her own battles with self-doubt despite her monumental success, offers a resonating voice for anyone who's ever felt 'not enough'. - D...
Feb 21, 2024•30 min•Season 6Ep. 7
The Burn Podcast X The Visionaries Table Collab Ep.1 Join Ben Newman and Colton Paulhus in this motivational episode, where they dissect the pillars of peak performance and the grit needed to achieve ambitious goals. Tune in for insights into the transformative power of discipline, legacy, and mental toughness. - Delve into the significance of maintaining consistent daily habits with the inventive "prize fighter day" method. - Understand how embracing challenges and reframing perspectives can al...
Feb 12, 2024•53 min•Season 6Ep. 6
This week on the show we are getting SERIOUS about discipline. Don Saladino has trained some of the highest profile people on the PLANET. Now we talk about that, but the the life lessons from our conversation goes well beyond the gym and goes far deeper than status. We became fast friends at Dr. Gabrielle Lyon's Forever Strong Summit and I knew we had to talk about his BURN. Don has coached actors, athletes, & musicians for 25+ years. He opened his first NYC Gym in 2005. After operating bric...
Feb 05, 2024•40 min•Season 6Ep. 5
In this episode of The Burn, host Ben Newman talks with Mel Abraham, author, coach, and financial expert. Mel Abraham discusses the lessons he learnt from his father about doing the right thing and his experience of battling cancer. He shines a light on the importance of being present for family above pursuing profit and the necessity of achieving harmony in life. He also shares his perspective on the pandemic's financial struggles and his inspiration for writing his book 'Building Your Money Ma...
Jan 29, 2024•29 min•Season 6Ep. 4
In this dual episode of 'The Burn' and 'Negotiate Your Best Life', hosts Ben Newman and Rebecca Zung engage in an in-depth conversation exploring their respective fields of performance coaching and narcissism. Ben Newman relays his own challenging experiences growing up with a demanding father and losing his mother at a young age. He discusses how these experiences drove him to be better and have disciplined standards. Rebecca Zung provides psychological perspectives on narcissism, explaining ho...
Jan 22, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 6Ep. 4
🎙 Thrilled to have Brian Anderson on this week's episode of The Burn Podcast. Join us for an in-depth conversation with the seasoned coach as we delve into his 28-year coaching journey and his role as K-State’s running backs coach, his thoughts on hard work, and of course his BURN🔥 As the Big 12 horizon expands, we share the excitement for the upcoming season and the new challenges it brings. Brian's insights serve as a pregame huddle for all of us, reminding that whether we're calling plays o...
Jan 15, 2024•31 min•Season 6Ep. 3
In another episode of The Burn, host Ben Newman interviews Iconic Becker, the founder of Klevr Events. Becker's inspiring story includes overcoming near-death experiences, adversity and challenges to now creating high-level events with an unparalleled attention to detail. Becker shares the importance of persevering and failing forward, noting that out of failure can arise resilience, learning, and success. Throughout the discussion, the pair touch on the significance of pursuing one's passion an...
Jan 08, 2024•25 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Does losing your every dream feel like your life is over? For former NFL player Trent Shelton, it was the beginning of a journey that would make him an icon of resilience, toughness and authenticity. In this episode of the 'burn,' he shares his unfiltered story, from the struggle with failure, athletes' life pressure and his enlightening encounter with a man that led him down the path of mindfulness, peace and strength. Trent talks about his upcoming book, 'Protect Your Peace' and invaluable adv...
Jan 02, 2024•28 min•Season 6Ep. 1
As 2023 comes to an official end, so does Season 5 of The Burn Podcast🔥! We still can’t believe we’re well over 200 episodes now. It seems like yesterday we were just getting started with the first episode and guest. As we do every year, we wanted to put together a little mashup of some of the best moments from this season. Make sure to stay tuned because we are going to turn it up in Season 6! Happy New Year from The Burn Podcast Team and thank you to each and every single guest we had this se...
Dec 26, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 50
We started this show because of the intense BURN I have for carrying on my mother's story... My mother died 11-days before my 8th birthday battling a rare disease called Amyloidosis... today we sit down with Mark McIntosh a survivor of Amyloidosis. This conversation is deeply emotional for me but also incredibly hope inspiring for those battling something that seemingly doesn't matter... Mark's perspective and energy towards LIVING will absolutely light you up and inspire you to look at your cur...
Dec 18, 2023•36 min•Season 5Ep. 49
This week we sit down with Ben Kenyon, Director of Performance for the Philadelphia 76er's to talk about his BURN. Success does not happen by accident. Ben Kenyon knows that all too well. His "hustle inspiration" started years ago as he put in the work, sometimes even sleeping on the floor, as an unpaid Strength and Conditioning intern at University of Florida. Fast forward to 2023, now he is responsible for helping to improve the performance of elite athletes in the NBA as the Philadelphia 76er...
Dec 11, 2023•28 min•Season 5Ep. 48
Angie Wisdom is a master in helping individuals uncover and define what they should consider "non-negotiables" in their lives. Angie and I share MANY similar beliefs and when I read her book " The Non-Negotiable YOU " it TRULY took a deep dive into some of the shared philosophies I shared in " The Standard ". In this conversation we talk about Angie's inspiring journey, the ripple effects of mindset changes, and the truth about having discipline in all areas of your life. Check out the full epis...
Dec 04, 2023•24 min•Season 5Ep. 47
Erik Rock has nearly two decades of brand building experience in various industries including retail, development, land development, real estate, marketing, branding, and performance coaching. Host of his own show "Man on a Mission"- Erik is a man of his word and is a living breathing example of living to a STANDARD. This conversation is packed full of some powerful lessons, stories, and a few emotional moments about a mutual friend. (We didn't expect to talk about) Whether you are a long time l...
Nov 27, 2023•29 min•Season 5Ep. 46
This episode of The Burn Podcast is giving YOU a front row seat in the historic Alex Theatre from Brendon Burchard’s GrowthDayLA event. @BrendonBurchard This event was packed full of some the highest performance coaches in the world (and one you might recognize, ;) We wanted to bring this special episode to the show because the energy and emotion was HIGH- but Ben talked about something very close to him and had a very important challenge to the entire audience. Go check out this episode on Yout...
Nov 13, 2023•24 min•Season 5Ep. 44
This week on The BURN Podcast we are coming to you from our 2023 Las Vegas BOOT CAMP Stage. On day 2 Ben sat down with Justin Gatlin to talk about "The Championship Mindset." Justin Gatlin is a three-time Olympian, Winner of the Gold Medal in the 2004 100 meters, and a constant figure in the World Championships... Justin KNOWS success at the highest level. Gatlin's personal best of 9.74 seconds ranks fifth on the all-time list of male 100-meter athletes. In this conversation we get REAL. Justin ...
Nov 06, 2023•46 min•Season 5Ep. 43
This week's episode of #TheBurnPodcast is a masterclass on balance, hard work, and living to a STANDARD. Gavin Ekstrom is one of the highest performers in the mortgage industry but also a strong example of a father, husband, and business partner. In this episode we talk about not only Gavin's BURN, but how he has been able to continue to push boundaries in a volatile market, persist through the TOUGH times when many people would have quit (and did), as well as maintaining a highly balanced life ...
Oct 30, 2023•27 min•Season 5Ep. 42
Join me as we get direct about business financing with CEO and Founder of Coastal Kapital, Kortney Murray. She has a history of entrepreneurship, starting from heavy equipment sales to owning a clothing store, giving her diverse insights into business ownership and management. Kortney's unwavering determination in a male-dominated industry has made her one of the most connected female business leaders, breaking barriers and inspiring others. Her mission is to create successful business partnersh...
Oct 23, 2023•25 min•Season 5Ep. 41
Operating at a high level often comes with people living in an unbalanced way. This week's guest, Chris Cocores has committed to developing his life around his work, and not the other way around. Chris Cocores is the CEO and President of UFinancial out of Mechanicsburg, PA. Chris is a long time friend and client that is very much an iron sharpens iron relationship with us. His leadership and resume speak for themselves, but he is a true example of what can happen when you show up and continue to...
Oct 16, 2023•29 min•Season 5Ep. 40
In this very special milestone I wanted to take the opportunity to speak on consistency and gratitude. This show wouldn’t be anything without the passion and dedication of a few people and their commitment to making the show what it is today. Within those thank you’s are a few stories that I feel that YOU will find inspiring and maybe even help YOU find and connect to YOUR burn more often. Enjoy episode 200. Here’s to another 200+ episodes and hundreds of thousands of lives impacted. 🔥🔥🔥 http...
Oct 09, 2023•18 min•Season 5Ep. 39
In this powerful episode, we chat with former NFL fullback Jed Collins, a man whose journey from end zone glory with Drew Brees to the financial planning arena is nothing short of awe-inspiring. Prepare to be immersed in the world of peak performance as we unravel the mental toughness strategies that fueled Jed's success both on the gridiron and in his entrepreneurial ventures. Rooted in the ethos of "stealing an inch" from his NFL days, we explore how this mantra continues to drive Jed's entrep...
Oct 02, 2023•29 min•Season 5Ep. 38
In this episode of The Burn Podcast we sit down with Edwin Arroyave, CEO and Founder of Skyline Security Management. Edwin takes us from his humble birth in Bogotá, Colombia, to his family's move to the U.S. and their encounters with law enforcement. His recollections of his mother's unwavering love and the prayers that shaped his outlook . From ruling the roost as the youngest manager of a call center at 18 to turning the tables and starting his own business, Edwin's life is a testament to the ...
Sep 25, 2023•27 min•Season 5Ep. 37
