How Martial Arts Forged Fitness Leadership: The Pete Holman Story

Ready to ignite your journey from personal trainer to entrepreneur? In this powerhouse episode of the "NASM-CPT Podcast," host Dr. Rick Richey welcomes the dynamic Pete Holman—IDEA 2022 Leadership Award winner, physical therapist, martial artist, and inventor—to unpack the mindset and practical steps fitness professionals need to evolve their careers. Discover how martial arts, perseverance through failure, and pure grit inspired Pete to transition from service provider to global brand creator, with innovations like the TRX Rip Trainer and Glute Slide. He shares actionable wisdom on building your personal brand, finding your unique niche, and embracing failure as an essential part of growth. He reveals the secrets behind intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, the power of goal setting, and how self-mastery unlocks business success. You’ll get honest stories about overcoming setbacks, the necessity of thinking outside the box, and why writing down your goals can make you up to 25% more productive! This episode offers insightful takeaways for personal trainers, fitness professionals, and anyone ready for their next big move. Perfect for those searching "how to become a fitness entrepreneur," "personal training business tips," or "motivation for fitness professionals," this episode will fire you up to pursue your passion and level up your game. Tune in now, get inspired by Pete’s journey, and learn how to turn your fitness dreams into reality. Don’t miss out—hit follow, share with your community, and start building your personal brand today! If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! The content shared in this podcast is solely for educational and entertainment purposes. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek out the guidance of your healthcare provider or other qualified professional. Any opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of NASM. Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm