Start Today Podcast

So often, people today fail to display good manners, proper etiquette or carry themselves in such a way that leaves a positive, lasting impression. This unfavorably impacts literally every area of life from relationships, opportunities, confidence, happiness and even income! Good manners are the purest form of self respect and proper etiquette is a demonstration to the world of the standards that you keep for yourself. Without good manners and proper etiquette, there is a level of success that is just impossible to reach, not to mention the harmful impact it has on your own quality of life. In this episode, Chris breaks down what proper etiquette is, why it’s a mandatory part of the success equation and provides an in depth analysis of the practical action steps to take in both your personal & professional life to experience the powerful benefits that come with practicing these behaviors! Make sure to leave us a review! We appreciate the 5-star rating but it would also mean a lot to hear from how thi

Have you ever felt like no matter what you do you can’t seem to move forward and despite your “best efforts”, you still find yourself falling short of your goals? It can be very frustrating when in our own minds we believe we’re doing all the right things, yet still fail to achieve the results we’re after. Have you ever felt this way? If so, in today’s episode Chris will be speaking directly to YOU! Take the time to listen to this one multiple times because the content just might change your perspective...and ultimately change your life!

Do you ever wonder how some people are able to stay so consistently driven?   Do you find yourself sometimes getting really annoyed with people who seemingly refuse to take personal responsibility over anything?   Have you ever wondered exactly how important a college degree is to success and helping you land a solid, high paying job?   In episode 63 Chris weighs in on these topics and much more!   Please, it would mean the world to us if you shared the podcast with a like minded friend and left us a review on iTunes, if we’ve ever brought value. Your reviews are so important to us as we LOVE hearing your feedback, success stories and testimonials! They also help us reach and help more people!

2020 is winding down.   When it’s all said and done, how will you look back and remember the year?   Will you be amongst the common who allowed their focus to be hijacked by the pandemic, situations and other circumstances outside of your control, leaving you no closer to your goals than they were in January of this year?   Or... Will you elect to rise up and be one of the chosen few, who through the pursuit of progress, not perfection, was able to thrive amidst the chaos, move forward and accomplish your goals despite the rough terrain of 2020?   In episode 62 Chris dishes out a harsh dose of reality, along with a simple game plan to help you get on track and finish the year strong!

In Episode 61, Chris sits down with his friend, philanthropist, founder and CEO of Fit Body Bootcamp, author of the best selling book Man Up and one of the most respected social media influencers in the world in the personal development space, business & mindset spaces, Bedros Keuilian. They discuss his inspiring journey from fleeing a communist country, to building an empire and becoming a multi millionaire many times over! Bedros shares many impactful lessons and the practical action steps that YOU can take to become a force in business, fitness and in life! Take notes because this rags to riches story will inspire you to take your life to the next level!

Recently, the world stood still when we heard the news that Chadwick Boseman, world famous movie star and cultural icon that prematurely passed away of colon cancer at the young age of 43.   On average, 148,000 people will be diagnosed with colon cancer this year.  Of the 148,000 people diagnosed with colon cancer, 53,000 people will die from it.     And 9,000 of those who get colon cancer will be under the age of 45!   Today's episode is going to be a wake up call for many. In episode 60, Chris dives into the serious but neglected topic of colon cancer, how colon cancer can be totally avoided and what factors increase risk. Chris recently learned a lot about this issue when confronting some unrelated health issues himself and wants to share that knowledge with all of you!   This is not one of our typical episodes! This message should be heard by everyone because it has the ability to save a lot of lives.    Please take this episode seriously and share it with a friend.  You owe it to yourself and to your fam

Back by popular demand, we decided to go to the Q&A format and take questions straight from YOU, our awesome fans!   In episode 59, Chris covers a field of topics ranging from his perspective on cannabis use, how to become more efficient in your life, what his diet looks like, how much fun he has every week and more! This episode is packed out with fresh content that will benefit everyone!     Don’t forget to leave us a review!   Your reviews are important to us! Let us know how the podcast has made a difference in your life; because it doesn’t just mean a lot to us on a personal level, your reviews inspire others to “Start Today” as well!

In today’s episode, Chris changes things up and reads a short fictional story that he wrote which allows you to take a look from the outside in and experience the path to creating endless new opportunities to advance your career, get fat raises, earn bonuses and how claiming your spot in the winners circle!   The story is short and impactful! Its unique narrative highlights the key points, behaviors and practical action steps that separate the professional from the amateur.   Make sure to pay it forward and share this episode with a friend if the message speaks to you!

In Episode 57,  Chris sits down with his great friend, former president of the Hells Angels, Mel Chancey.      They discuss Mel's incredible, inspiring journey from being one of the most feared, ruthless, violent criminals and boss of the notorious motorcycle club, the Hells Angels; to transforming his life, dedicating it to serving others and starting numerous successful ventures that have made Mel one of the most respected, influential, well liked public figures in the fitness industry today!     Mel shares gory details about the life of a 1%’r, the lifestyle he lived, adversity he faced and discusses being on the front lines of the infamous 6 year territory war between the Hells Angels and the Outlaws, which was one of the most deadly gang wars of our time.     You’ll definitely want to listen to this more than once, as it will be one of the most impactful, motivational, epic  stories of redemption you’ll ever hear!

In episode 56, Chris shares a very personal story from his childhood. During a time where he had just experienced significant trauma, he was taken into a foster home where he was introduced to his 2 new older foster sisters, biological teenage sisters, both who had Down Syndrome.   Coming from a broken home at a very young age they welcomed a scared, confused, psychologically damaged little boy into their home with open arms and open hearts...   In episode 56, for the first time ever, Chris publicly discusses the incredible life lesson he learned from his 2 foster sisters with Down Syndrome.

This episode is dedicated to you, our loyal listeners! We are diving deep and answering YOUR questions! How To Crush Your Insecurities, How to Let Go of the Past and Forgive the Unforgivable, Bouncing Back From Failure, How to Drop Quarantine Weight Gain, Finding Motivation When Life’s Got You Down and More! This might be our strongest Q&A episode yet! Join us as answer YOUR questions and if you find this information valuable, share it with some friends!

Your mental health is just as important as your physical health right now. Many of us are having extraordinary emotions in response to extraordinary times and circumstances. People are attempting to do their best to help contain the spread of the corona virus, keep up with government shutdowns/sanctions, make sense of the protests, rioting , democrats vs republicans and all the other BS being jammed down society’s throat right now. Americans feel unsafe , uncertain and have been led to believe we are destroying ourselves from within. These feelings lead to anxiety, depression and anger, which add fuel to fires that are already burning out of control. So with so much seemingly out of our own control, what can we do to play our part to move ourselves forward as a nation? In episode 54 Chris gives you a hard hitting wake up call on the valuable opportunities we’re neglecting as individuals every single day, which will unequivocally change culture, society and the world. Selfless, random acts of kindn

With so much going on right now we wanted to give back to our audience with a Q&A episode where we answer questions straight from YOU!   In episode 53, Chris and Rick answer questions about everything from Chris’ thoughts on our country's leadership, what he believes needs to happen to end police brutality, improve community/law enforcement relations, lower crime in general, to reprogramming your mind to being ok with taking risks, and more!  

We as humans are organically bent towards negativity and comfort. Of the tens of thousands of thoughts we have every day, 80% are negative. These thoughts pull down your life and affect you in more ways than we realize. Hence the importance of controlled focus and elevated levels of consciousness! It isn’t until we decide to pursue the hard way and choose the path of discomfort that we can begin to develop our true potential and tap into our primitive instincts. Science has shows us that discomfort actually helps us get healthier and stronger, both physically and mentally! In part two of this power packed interview with Dr. Saman Soleymani, him and Chris discuss scientific studies on topics like DMT, the proven health benefits of discomfort, heat shock proteins and some inspiring stories from their long history; including how Dr. Saman once talked Chris out of shutting down Nutrition Solutions and walking away from it for good! So much gold in this one! Make sure to share this episode and LEAVE US A REVIE

Covid-19 has affected our world in ways nobody could have expected.   Every day more conflicting, erroneous news is being spread and with some states returning to a sense of normalcy while others are still on strict lockdown, how are we supposed to know what’s really going on?   More and more people are dying from the Corona Virus- or so they say...   The media has painted a grim picture that is affecting us negatively all as a society and it’s time the the truth is finally told!   Chris brings us a special treat in part one of this 2 part interview with his great friend Dr. Saman Soleymani. Dr. Saman is a medical physician, entrepreneur, medical director for Nutrition Solutions and community leader. In this episode he shares his extensive knowledge, insight and shines a bright light on exactly why the media continues to report false information about the COVID-19 death count & how we move forward from here!   Please share this episode! This is a must listen for all.

Right now there’s  another pandemic going on. It’s hidden in plain sight and this year alone will have a body count at least 300% greater than the Corona Virus.   We have taken great precautions in an attempt keep people safe from COVID-19 , but we have taken hardly any action to keep people safe from themselves   This pandemic has become so common and accepted in our society, that you would never even know it’s there. But it is...   And it’s killing more people every single year!   The worst part? The diseases and sickness brought on by the pandemic in question can actually be entirely avoided if we take the proper course of action.   In episode 50, Chris discusses the ability to think for ourselves, the pandemic going on that is way more concerning and deadly then COVID-19 and takes you on a short journey where you’ll observe the responsibilities of your life from an entirely different view point.   This episode will hit hard and although it may be  inconvenient being confronted with the harsh truth, it’s o

The majority of the world doesn’t truly take their success seriously but believe they do.   Overall laziness, excuses, complacency, toxic relationships, failure to accept responsibility and the lies we tell ourselves are among the many hazards that can threaten our success and destroy our chances of living up to our full potential.    When things get hard, we must never quit.  When we succeed, we must not become complacent.  When we lose, we must not cower and become timid.     If we want to succeed, we must apply the most amount of pressure at all times to everything we seek to conquer; including the weaker sh*ttier version of ourselves that needs to be destroyed forever.   In this episode, Chris calls us to action! Be prepared for a fire to be ignited under your ass and within your soul! This episode serves as a “not so gentle” reminder to the world that the process of achieving greatness and living our best lives is NOT something that is done on a part time basis. It is something that needs to consume you

Is it possible that the pandemic in society and all the hardship that’s materialized as a result, isn’t actually what it seems to be? No, we’re not talking about conspiracy theories or secret political agendas; but what if this “adjustment period” has deliberately been imposed on our world by a higher power in order to teach important, critical, life changing lessons that we will never forget? What if the universe was fed up with watching our unappreciative, over entitled, unaware, weakened society self destruct and collapse on itself - and decided it was time to intervene? What if this was all part of a bigger plan that no mortal would be able to intelligently identify or comprehend as it was happening, to force us to evolve, adapt and permanently change for the better? What if the Corona Virus and all its collateral damage wasn’t actually happening to us, but actually happening for us? Prepare to have your mind blown as Chris bitch slaps you across the face with a massive dose of perspective that very

With so many of us having more free time on our hands than normal, we wanted to go to the Q&A format and take questions straight from our audience!   In episode 47, Chris answers questions about the best ways to stick to a diet and exercise routine during quarantine, how he is staying positive, mentally healthy and keeping his team’s mindset in a good place during this transitional period, how to deal with a toxic relationship that you feel there is no escaping, as well as identifying the difference between being undervalued/under appreciated in the work place, or simply not pulling your weight in a capacity that warrants recognition!   This episode is full of gold that will benefit so many with everything that’s going on in society with COVID-19 with a couple of fun personal stories thrown in the mix!   Don’t forget to leave us a review!   Let us know how the podcast has made a difference in your life; because not only does it mean a lot to us, but your review may inspire others to start their personal d

Lately, everywhere you turn all you hear about COVID-19, the Corona Virus and how it’s affecting our culture.  Some have decided to lose their minds, panic and prepare for the apocalypse, while others feel the world is overreacting.   With a government travel ban on domestic flights, sports leagues, amusement parks and schools closing their doors, drastic measures are being taken to mitigate risk at all costs.   But how can we contribute at our level to help ourselves, family, friends and loved ones get through this uncertain situation in the safest, most vigilant, productive manner possible?   On this special episode of the Start Today Podcast, Chris shares his perspective on what he believes we must to do to effectively lead ourselves and the people around us through these adverse times.