In this episode of The Get Shit Done Experience highlights the inspiring story of Joshua “JT” Thompson. Joshua shares his journey from growing up in Illinois, serving in the Navy, to building a successful sales and entrepreneurial career. He recounts his struggles with PTSD, personal challenges, and a battle with cancer.

Joshua's story emphasizes the importance of discipline, faith, and resilience. Now, he's pursuing a new purpose in mental health counseling and aims to help others through their darkest times. Join Joshua as he shares his transformative journey and newfound mission.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Resilience Through Adversity: Joshua overcame PTSD, personal struggles, and cancer, demonstrating incredible strength and perseverance.
• The Power of Discipline & Faith: His journey highlights how discipline and faith played a crucial role in navigating life’s challenges.
• Career Evolution: From the Navy to sales and entrepreneurship, Joshua continuously adapted and thrived in different fields.
• A New Purpose: Now focused on mental health counseling, Joshua is dedicated to helping others through their darkest times.
• Transformation & Growth: His story is a testament to turning hardships into opportunities for growth and impact.

QUOTES

• "I’ve climbed the mountain, fell off it, dusted myself off, climbed it again, found out I have cancer, still battled cancer, but came out clean, found God, and finally figured out my purpose at 49 years old."
• "If I can help one person get out of what I was in—once a week or even once a month—that’s more therapeutic for me than anything else." - Joshua Thompson
• "Lean into your faith, whatever your higher power is. That’s what really gave me the strength and turned my life around."
• "I don’t know that I had a purpose before. I was talented, capable, competitive. But that’s different than having a purpose."

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Ron Moore shares his inspirational journey, shaped by his mother's work ethic and passion for fitness—values he carries into his roles as Regional Vice President of Personal Training and District Vice President of Fitness for LA Fitness. He explores the importance of maintaining an open-minded, empathetic approach to leadership and coaching, emphasizing strong communication and team building.

Ron also discusses his enthusiasm for the 'Get Shit Done' philosophy, touching on personal and professional goal-setting, as well as navigating corporate culture post-acquisition. Additionally, he highlights his family's venture, Fly Dog, which blends entrepreneurship and charity, demonstrating the central role of family and gratitude in his life.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Work Ethic & Passion for Fitness: Ron credits his mother’s dedication and drive as key influences in his leadership roles at LA Fitness.
• Empathetic Leadership & Coaching: He emphasizes the importance of open-mindedness, strong communication, and team building in fostering a positive work culture.
• 'Get Shit Done' Philosophy: Ron discusses the power of goal-setting, both personally and professionally, to drive success.
• Navigating Corporate Culture: Insights on adapting to organizational shifts, particularly post-acquisition, while maintaining a strong leadership approach.
• Entrepreneurship & Giving Back: His family’s venture, Fly Dog, showcases how business and charity can intertwine, reinforcing the values of family and gratitude.

QUOTES

• "When you walk in and you have a good culture and you have synergy, not every day is going to be great, but when you have that, people are going to find ways to be successful when they're working together."
• "Sometimes you just gotta take the jump, baby. And then what do you do? You get shit done."
• "Two brains are better than one. When we can do this together, we can create something completely different."
• "Where is that sunset? Wherever my kids are."
• "The most important person you should prioritize is your spouse, because what you want to instill in your kids is a great marriage."
• "Life is good, man. It’s good. Life is so good."
• "Not every episode will be received the way I’d like it to—do I give up and not do the next one? No. That’s just what the result was for that one. What do I learn from it? How do I make it better?"
• "Monday’s going to kick ass, but I gotta tell you, Wednesday’s going to suck. The key is—can you come back Friday?"

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Timecodes

00:00 The Influence of Mom: Building Work Ethic and Passion
04:12 Navigating Acquisitions: LA Fitness and Xsport
09:42 Leadership and Coaching Philosophy
23:24 Setting Intentions and Personal Growth
25:27 Balancing Personal and Professional Life
30:53 The Power of Repetition and Manifestation
37:03 Family Influence and Athletic Background
42:05 The Danger of Expectations
42:58 The Importance of Authenticity in Business
45:04 Empathy and Energy in Customer Interaction
48:48 The Role of Personal Trainers
56:37 Setting Realistic Goals and Staying Motivated
01:00:55 The Law of Attraction and Family Business
01:02:43 Fly Dog: A Family Venture
01:11:23 The Culture at LA Fitness
01:17:55 The Importance of Family and Marriage
01:26:16 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode of The Get Shit Done Experience podcast, John Morris interviews Alex B Sheridan, founder and CEO of Impaxs Marketing. Alex discusses his pivot from a traditional done-for-you content model to helping companies build their own internal content teams. He emphasizes the importance of CEOs and leaders becoming influential voices within their companies and how personal brands outperform company pages on social media. Alex also shares insights into effective sales strategies, the importance of brand storytelling, and the evolving digital landscape. The conversation covers the challenges and rewards of embracing new technology, personal branding, and the future of marketing in an increasingly digital world.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Pivot to Internal Content Teams: Alex shifted from a done-for-you content model to empowering companies to build their own internal content teams, providing them with the tools and knowledge to sustain their content creation in-house.
• Influential Leadership: CEOs and leaders should cultivate their personal brands, as they can have more impact on social media than on company pages. This creates trust and authority, resonating more with audiences.
• Sales Strategies: Effective sales are no longer about traditional methods; Alex discusses modern strategies that prioritize relationships, trust, and authenticity over hard sales.
• Brand Storytelling: Telling a compelling brand story is vital for companies to differentiate themselves, connect with audiences on an emotional level, and establish a long-term impact.
• Adapting to New Technology: The digital landscape is constantly evolving, and businesses must be open to embracing new technologies and adapting their strategies to stay ahead.
• Future of Marketing: The future of marketing is digital-first, with personal branding, storytelling, and adaptability becoming core strategies for success.

QUOTES

• "They only want to talk to a salesperson when they are a captive, when they're captivated, and they're in a ready buying position."
• "The one that is going to win the most is the one that has the best branding and the best marketing that funnels into sales."
• "Why would you not use this megaphone, where you know people are on here nonstop? Yes, that's where they're at. That's where they're at."
• "The things that you're scared to do, the things that you're saying, 'Oof, this makes me uncomfortable,' might just be the very next thing that you end up putting almost all of your trust and efforts and energy and resources into that could very well take your business to the next level."
• "You always have the biggest fear right before the biggest breakthrough."

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Timecodes
00:00 Introduction
03:22 The Shift to Internal Content Teams
05:27 The Power of Personal Branding
13:47 Building a Brand Story
17:51 Scaling Content Creation
27:33 Brand Messaging and Strategy
40:33 Dynamic Sales Team and Future Plans
41:44 Transforming Sales Strategies
43:29 The Power of Personalized Outreach
45:04 Building Trust and Credibility
47:48 Effective LinkedIn Engagement
59:41 Transparency in Pricing
01:03:02 The Future of Marketing and Sales
01:10:46 Final Thoughts and Inspiration