Luka Hocevar on the Toughest Lessons He’s Learnined in Business and Coaching

If you wanted to become a better coach… …open your own gym… …or just be happier and more successful in life, how amazing would it be to learn from someone with 20+ years practical, in-the-trenches experience? My guess is pretty darn valuable. And lucky you, but that’s the entire theme of today’s show! In this […]

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Luka Hocevar and Andy McCloy on Building the Life You Want and a Gym that Lasts

What can I even say about this episode? If you want to be a more successful trainer or fitness business owner, then this is the show for you. With close to 50 years of combined knowledge, Andy and Luka are not only two of my best friends, but guys that have worked tirelessly to not […]

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Luka Hocevar on Using Deliberate Practice to Become an Elite Trainer or Coach

My good friend, entrepreneur and coach, Luka Hocevar is always one of my favorite people to have on this show. When he’s not on the road or dabbling in real estate, he’s the Founder, Owner, and Operator of Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance. This Seattle-based facility focuses on helping clients achieve maximum fitness through customized […]

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Luka Hocevar on Collecting Role Models and Hunting Skillsets

My good friend, entrepreneur and coach, Luka Hocevar, always seem to move a thousand miles an hour. And with the many hats he wears, you may get a different answer every time you ask him what he does. While he dabbles in real estate, he is also the Founder, Owner, and Operator of Vigor Ground […]

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Luka Hocevar on the Art of Selling Fitness

Luka Hocevar is an entrepreneur, fitness coach, and owner of Vigor Ground Fitness. Vigor Ground is an amazing facility located in Seattle that focuses on helping clients achieve their fittest version of themselves through customized fitness programs. Luka joins me today to share his passion for fitness and his strategies in designing training programs for […]

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Physical Preparation with Luka Hocevar

Luka Hocevar is one of the most interesting people I’ve ever met, and more importantly, he’s someone I consider a close friend. The bottom line is if you want someone who knows both the training and business sides of his industry, he’s definitely someone you want to know about. In this wide-ranging interview Luka and […]

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Matej Hocevar on Soccer Programming, Return to Play, and the Role of the S&C Consultant

Husband. Father. World traveler. And coffee aficionado. All those things describe my good friend Matej Hocevar, and I’m beyond excited to have him back on the podcast. Matej Hocevar is the co-founder and co-owner of VigorGround, a fitness and performance facility in Ljubljana, Slovenia. He is a lead educator for the UEFA football fitness licences […]

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Mike and Luka on Wins, Losses and Playing the Long-Game in the Fitness Industry

I’ve got a pretty special podcast for you this week my friend. As you may or may not know, I spent last weekend in Seattle giving one of my Complete Coach Seminars. These are always great weekends, which are only made better by the amazing people I have around me. Now if you know anything […]

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Matej Hocevar on Microdosing Info, KPI’s and World Travel

  Matej Hocevar is a guy I often refer to as the World’s Most Interesting Man. Whether it’s speaking multiple languages, traveling the world, or simply his curiosity and zest for life, he’s a guy I feel honored to call a good friend. Matej is also the owner of Vigor Move and Live in Ljubljana, […]

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Building a Fitness Business that Works for YOUR Life with Andy McCloy

Look my friend – like it or not, 2026 is right around the corner. Which leads me to a simple question: Will this be your best year EVER? Whether we’re talking about growing your fitness business, becoming a better coach, or just leading a more authentic and genuine life, I really think today’s episode is […]

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7 Takeaways from the Built to Last Mastermind

This past weekend, I had the honor and privilege of speaking at Andy McCloy and Luka Hocevar’s Built to Last Gym mentorship in Nashville, Tennessee. These guys have been so influential in my career, and they’re two of the best friends a guy could ask for. Not only are they real coaches and real business […]

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Andy McCloy on Kaizen Coaches and Building an ELITE Gym Culture

One thing I’m always leery of are fitness industry buzzwords. For instance when people start talking about cleanses, detoxes, or fitness “challenges” I’m immediately skeptical. And in that same vein, you here all kinds of people today talking about gym culture. But what does that really MEAN? Can you truly create a gym culture? And […]

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5 Reasons You’re Feeling Stuck in the Fitness Industry

As an adult, it’s NORMAL to feel stuck at certain points in your career… …and I believe this is even more true in the fitness industry than others! Look, I’m 24 years in and I know there were numerous times along the way I felt like I was making zero progress. Couldn’t get a job […]

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Using the Ground Prep Series to Unlock Your Back, Knees and Hips

Are you looking for a mobility series you can do in 5 minutes to improve how virtually EVERY JOINT in your body moves and feels? If so, you need the Ground Prep Series in your life! This is a mini-circuit I created years ago because, unfortunately, I keep getting older… …and my body keeps reminding […]

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Principles, Strategies and Tools To Be A Better In-Person Coach

Well, couldn’t sleep last night but I guess it was because I was so fired up to share this! 🙂 Last week I went on my good friend Luka Hocevar’s podcast, with the primary theme being “how to be a better in-person coach.” As always, Luka and I could talk forever on these shows, but […]

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