Iron Sights
316 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsWelcome to Iron Sights podcast hosted by Scott Howell. This podcast candidly seeks to create opportunities and deliver impact by sharing the experiences and wisdom of successful entrepreneurs and thought leaders who unapologetically aim to WIN in health, fitness, business, and life. Welcome to old school meets new school, tradition meets innovation, and imperfection meets excellence. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show.
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#14 - David Skolnik, DPT: The multidimensional aspects of strength, mental health, the Stronger Than Stigma movement, the realities of Physical Therapy in our modern medical system, imposter syndrome, and why fitness isn’t essential in America
July 27, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBEp 14: David Skolnik is the founder and owner of Stronger in Motion and Co-Host of The Essential Strength Podcast. As a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach, and competitive powerlifter, he has worked with a very diverse group of patients and clients for more than a decade. David has a unique perspective on the world of Physical Therapy (PT) and discusses the gaps that exist in how it fits into our modern healthcare system. In this episode he discusses ...
#13 - Dr. CK Bray: Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology, Human Development, and the 9 anchors to brain performance and health
July 20, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBEp 13: Dr. CK Bray is CEO and founder of the Adaption Institute, a research-based firm that provides science-based solutions for organizations. Dr. Bray and his team of neuroscientists, behavioral change experts, and university-based researchers focus on the skills and capabilities needed for employee and organization fulfillment and success in the 21st-century world of work. Since 2002 Dr. Bray has worked with Fortune 500 organizations and numerous tech startups, creating distance and in-pe...
#12 - Bryan Kramer: From small business owner to TED speaker, leveraging human intelligence as a competitive advantage, importance of having purpose & passion, rebuilding personally and professionally, and the 3 pillars for ultimate success
July 13, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBEp 12: Bryan Kramer is a Business Performance Coach, best selling author of two books, and TED Speaker. His first book, “There is no B2B or B2C: It’s Human to Human: H2H” started the Human-to-Human global business movement; his second titled “Shareology: Understanding Sharing to Power Human Business” has sold over 35,000 books and was awarded the USA Today top 150 books. In this episode Bryan talks about the shifts social media has forced big businesses to make and why it’s no longer B2B and...
#11 - Mike Potenza: Strength & Conditioning coach for the San Jose Sharks on training elite athletes
July 06, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBEp 11: Mike Potenza is the Strength and Conditioning coach for the San Jose Sharks. He's responsible for the team's overall strength and conditioning programs -- including the creation of individualized postseason workout programs and assistance in the rehabilitation efforts for all injured players. Before coming to San Jose, Potenza served as the strength and conditioning coach for the University of Wisconsin men's and women's hockey teams, both of which were 2006 NCAA National Champions. T...
#10 - Dr. Bob Porzio: Leaving emergency medicine for longevity and integrative medicine, the pro natural bodybuilding circuit, why you should worry if the doctor says you're "normal", and how to think about hormone health differently
June 29, 2021 07:00 - 2 hours - 83.5 MBEp 10: Dr. Bob Porzio is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine who specializes in Longevity and Integrative Medicine. Using integrative therapies, including a combination of bioidentical hormone therapy and personalized nutrition, fitness, and stress-reduction regimens, Dr. Porzio helps restore his patients’ well-being, libido, energy, mental clarity, and overall quality of life. In this episode, Dr. Bob talks about how fitness has been a way of life - from the natural bodybuilding circuit, compe...
#9 - Adam Schafer: Personal Training, Starting a Successful Podcast, Fatherhood, and How to Get Back into Fitness
June 22, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBEp 9: Adam Schafer is CEO and Co-founder of Mind Pump Media, and Co-host of the popular Mind Pump podcast. Adam’s love for sports led him down the path of learning about fitness and nutrition. Adam got started with his career in fitness in 2001. As a part of his ongoing quest to learn and grow in his career Adam has obtained certifications from top fitness training institutions including the International Fitness Professionals Association, the National Academy of Sports Medicine, the Nationa...
#8 - Camile Periat: From IFBB Bikini Pro, to entrepreneur, relationships, and everything in between
June 15, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBEp 8: Camile Periat began competing in 2013 and earned her IFBB Pro card on her third show. She has worked her way as a top ranking IFBB Bikini Pro, through out her career. She is a 6 x Pro Bikini Champion, 3 x Olympian (ranking 7th place in 2018), Competed in the 2018 and 2019 Arnolds Classic and qualified for 2020 Olympia. She is an Evogen Nutrition Sponsored Athlete and proudly represents their brand in her Santa Cruz Sports Nutrition store. Camile created Team Pulse in 2013 and has coac...
#7 - Eric Yamashita: The rewards of being the underdog through 29 bodybuilding competitions, rising from the ashes as a business owner, hard lessons on learning to say "no", the ripple effect of positivity, and the impact of making Every Day Better
June 08, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBEp 7: Eric “Big E” Yamashita is Hawaii’s BEST Personal Trainer, former NPC bantam weight bodybuilding competitor, proud father, philanthropist, founder of Every Day Better Hawaii (EDB), and the master of living the EDB mantra. In this episode Eric talks about the intangible and invaluable gifts he's received from both the sport and community of bodybuilding on the islands of Hawaii. He unpacks what it's like to build a business around his passion for helping people. And, he talks about the o...
#6 - Jason Khalipa: critical skill building as a foundation for success, leadership learning lessons, overcoming the unexpected through the AMRAP mentality, effort over everything, and the crucial power of positive mindset
June 01, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBEp 6: Jason Khalipa is a professional athlete as CrossFit's Worlds Fittest Man, philanthropist, author, father, and a successful serial entrepreneur. He is the founder of NCFit the NCFit Collective, and the host of the Effort Over Everything podcast. In this episode Jason talks about the beginnings of his industry career and the pivotal points along the way. From his challenges as a professional athlete to the battle of fighting cancer, Jason provides real world insights and speaks about the...
#5 - Mike Salemi: from not being good enough to Kettlebell world champion, training at Westside Barbell, understanding bravery, importance of authenticity, and the key to building a successful business and relationships
May 25, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBEp 5: Mike Salemi is an elite athlete and world champion Kettlebell Master of Sport, strength coach, and educator to thousands. In this episode Mike reveals his journey as an athlete working with world class coaches and the challenges and triumphs along the way. He talks about the importance of mindset and his tenacity towards being the best while uncovering the realities in achieving and winning in sport, business, and life. The grind, maintaining balance, committing to excellence, and know...
#4 - Sal Di Stefano: The Resistance Training Revolution, why you should stop doing cardio, and getting ripped through focusing on health - not aesthetics
May 19, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBEp 4: Sal Di Stefano is a 20+ year fitness industry veteran, expert coach, co-host of the wildly successful Mind Pump podcast, and author of The Resistance Training Revolution. In this episode we dig into growing up in the old school fitness business, why not everyone can be an entrepreneur, why chasing aesthetics will ruin your health, and why you should stop doing cardio if you want to build muscle and lose fat. Iron Sights podcast is hosted by Scott Howell. *Please make sure to leave a re...
#3 - Sherry McAllister, DC: Health, Happiness, Adjusted Reality, and How Your Zip Code Can Mean Life or Death
May 19, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBEp 3: Sherry McAllister is a practicing Doctor of Chiropractic, President of the Foundation For Chiropractic Progress, and the host of the Adjusted Reality podcast. This episode covers how overcoming fears and misconceptions leads to discovery and success, how today’s Chiropractor can win in a world of overprescribed medications and missed diagnosis’, and why your zip code determines the medical care you receive and how that could kill you. Iron Sights podcast is hosted by Scott Howell. *Ple...
#2 - Ryan Read: From Jump Shots to Booty Shots, Instagram fame & fortune, and why comparison is such an evil b*tch
May 18, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBEp 2: Ryan Read is the owner of THRIVE Specialized Training, the host of the WHOA It’s Ryan! podcast, and doesn’t hesitate to say whatever is on his mind. In this episode Ryan reveals his inside knowledge of strong Italian women, the realities of playing professional basketball, what failure really teaches someone, how he has made a small fortune focusing on perfecting the Instagram booty, and how he successfully navigates social media fame and his personal relationships. Iron Sights podcast...
#1 - Who is Scott Howell?: Fitness, Friendships, and Failures (ft. Jackie Sprugasci)
May 18, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBEp 1: Scott Howell is a veteran health & Fitness Industry expert with over 25 years of hands-on experience as a Business Leader, Innovator, Educator, and Operator of hundreds of US health clubs. This episode gives an inside look at Scott’s journey in the fitness industry - from personal trainer, to national director of business development, becoming a CEO of Red Dot Fitness, the fundamentals of learning by doing, and what led him to launch the Iron Sights Podcast. Iron Sights podcast is host...
#1 - Who is Scott Howell?: Fitness, Friendships, and Failures (ft. Jackie Sprugasci)
May 18, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBEp 1: Scott Howell is a veteran health & Fitness Industry expert with over 25 years of hands-on experience as a Business Leader, Innovator, Educator, and Operator of hundreds of US health clubs. This episode gives an inside look at Scott’s journey in the fitness industry - from personal trainer, to national director of business development, becoming a CEO of Red Dot Fitness, the fundamentals of learning by doing, and what led him to launch the Iron Sights Podcast. Iron Sights podcast is host...
Iron Sights Podcast Trailer
May 11, 2021 11:00 - 35 seconds - 442 KB"Iron Sights" podcast is hosted by Scott Howell. Welcome to Iron Sights. This podcast candidly seeks to create opportunities and deliver impact by sharing the experiences and wisdom of successful entrepreneurs and thought leaders who unapologetically aim to WIN in health, fitness, business, and life. Welcome to old school meets new school, tradition meets innovation, and imperfection meets excellence. *Please make sure to leave a review if you enjoyed the podcast!