Get an inside look at the real life of a coach and entrepreneur who's shaping the fitness world from the ground up. Candace Dixon sits down with Kyle Lampy to explore his journey from an outdoor-loving kid to a seasoned fitness coach. Kyle talks about the lessons his dad taught him, building a career through tough times, and why keeping things simple always wins. He shares how listening to clients, making tiny changes, and creating real solutions can drive lasting results.

This episode of Back Room Talk explores the inspiring journey of Edward "Eddie" Geraghty, an Irish fitness coach whose path from gym cleaner to head coach and successful individual design practitioner demonstrates how dedication, proper education, and genuine care for clients can create extraordinary career growth. In just two years, Eddie grew from 10 clients to 65 while building Ireland's premier individual design coaching service and mentoring a new generation of professional coaches.

This episode of Back Room Talk explores the remarkable journey of Ronel Velasquez, a Venezuelan coach whose path from martial artist to security captain to professional fitness coach demonstrates how diverse life experiences can create coaching excellence. Now based in Colombia and known as "The Movement Champion," Ronel has built a thriving remote coaching practice that serves clients across continents while maintaining the deep, relationship-focused approach that defines exceptional coaching.

This episode of Back Room Talk explores the inspiring journey of Daniel, a Swedish fitness coach who transformed from business studies student to gym owner to remote coaching entrepreneur. His story demonstrates how following your passion, combined with systematic education and a commitment to relationship-building, can create a thriving coaching practice that serves clients across continents while maintaining the personal touch that defines exceptional coaching.

Explores the inspiring journey of Ahmad Tarek, an Egyptian fitness coach and gym owner who transformed from engineer to fitness entrepreneur. His story demonstrates how passion, persistence, and professional education can create not just a successful business, but a thriving fitness community that changes lives through sustainable health practices and genuine care for client success.

This episode of Back Room Talk explores the remarkable journey of Michal Scepko, a Slovakian fitness coach whose path from competitive swimmer to Navy SEALs combat diver to professional coach demonstrates how elite military training can forge exceptional coaching excellence. After 20 years of military service, Michal has built a thriving coaching practice.

This episode of Back Room Talk explores the powerful journey of Deven Kennedy, a police officer turned fitness coach who transformed personal tragedy into a life-saving mission. After experiencing injury and psychological trauma on duty, followed by the devastating loss of a colleague to suicide, Deven founded Resilience Through Fitness, a coaching service dedicated to supporting first responders across Canada and the United States through the unique challenges of their demanding careers.

In this episode, Mizar Fuente Ortega shares his transformative journey from elite gymnast to a coach who prioritizes health over mere performance. He discusses his personal experience with competitive burnout, the evolution of his coaching methodology, and the importance of building supportive relationships with clients. Mizar emphasizes the need for coaches to adapt to individual client needs, especially in the wake of COVID-19, and highlights the significance of mentorship in the coaching community. He also reflects on the balance between coaching and personal life, the importance of skill acquisition, and the necessity of falling in love with the process of growth and development.

This episode of Back Room Talk takes us inside the world of Devin Wells, a part-time coach at OPEX Round Rock who balances his coaching passion with a successful tech career. From his journey as an inquisitive client to becoming a coach who empowers others toward autonomy, Devin shares valuable insights on building genuine client relationships, the power of effective communication, and how AI can enhance (not replace) the coaching experience.

A look inside the world of Robin Steyvers, a fitness coach who's redefining professional coaching by bringing coaches and entrepreneurs together through immersive retreats. From his early days helping friends at outdoor calisthenics parks to running Viomatico retreats on the beautiful island of Madeira, Robin shares his journey coaching and prioritize deep relationships.

This episode of Back Room Talk takes us inside the remarkable journey of Emile Ndekezi, who transitioned from seven years as a high school teacher to becoming a sought-after coach with a waitlist of clients in less than a year. Emile shares how his intentional approach to coaching, commitment to working with younger athletes, and focus on creating genuine connections has allowed him to build a thriving practice while maintaining work-life balance.

In this episode of Back Room Talk, we explore the remarkable journey of Erwin Regidor, whose path from fitness enthusiast to international coach demonstrates how embracing unexpected opportunities and focusing on genuine client relationships can lead to a fulfilling coaching career. Now balancing a thriving hybrid coaching practice with a growing family, Erwin's story offers valuable insights for coaches at any stage of their journey.

This episode of Back Room Talk takes us inside the remarkable journey of Austin "Coach Kap" Kapetanakis, a standout coach at Hudson River Athletics who has built a thriving practice combining in-person and remote coaching while maintaining his own competitive CrossFit career. Austin shares how he transitioned from a corporate career during COVID to become a successful professional coach, why authentic relationships and individualization are the cornerstones of his approach, and what it takes to build a sustainable coaching business.

This episode of Back Room Talk dives into the inspiring journey of Brandon Gallagher, a standout strength and conditioning coach working with some of the UFC’s top fighters, including Ian Machado Garry. Brandon shares how he built a career training elite athletes, why foundational principles always win, and what it takes to thrive as a professional coach. Whether you're an experienced coach or just starting out, this conversation is packed with valuable insights.