E262: Don Saladino: From Red Carpets to Reach: Scaling Success by Reinventing Yourself

Think back to your very first job – whether it was a full time 9-5, a nights and weekends cash based gig, or the daily chores you had as a child.  What lessons did you learn or habits did you develop in that job that contribute to your current role?

For Don, working in his family’s catering business as a child taught him the value of hard work, social adaptability, and a “do what it takes to get the job done” mindset.

A keynote speaker and fitness entrepreneur, Don has coached actors, athletes, & musicians for over 20 years.  He opened his first NYC Gym, Drive 495, in 2005. After operating brick & mortar gyms for 15 years, Don expanded to a global online fitness business and has developed a reputation for training some of the biggest names in Hollywood for the big screen. Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Jake Gyllenhaal, John Krasinski, Emily Blunt, Annie Hathaway, Sebastian Stan, Liev Schreiber, Hugh Jackman, & David Harbour are among his roster of clients. 

He has been tapped as a fitness expert in several popular publications and sits on the advisory board of Men’s Health Magazine.

Discussing everything from his catering experience to his extremely successful career training celebrities in New York City, in today’s episode, Don expands on a few key points, including:

• The best piece of advice he received from his grandfather (26:00)
• His training approach as he gets older (28:30)
• The most important “next step” for young coaches and entrepreneurs (41:00)
• How to handle and improve upon your biggest social weaknesses (59:50)

How to Connect w/ Don:

Website: Donsaladino.com

Instagram: @Donsaladino

Upcoming Event:

The Art of Coaching 30 Day Challenge is BACK starting March 6th! That’s three weeks away.  While still leadership and communication focused, this time around we’re going to focus on one particular topic – how to be a more effective speaker!  Whether you have aspirations of presenting at a conference, sharing your story, being more persuasive when pitching to clients or being confident when presenting new ideas to other professionals- this is the Challenge for you.  And at less than $4/day, this deal is a no-brainer!  Sign up TODAY.

Sponsors:

VersaClimber: If I could only have one piece of cardio equipment for the rest of my life, it would be the VersaClimber. They are the first and the best at what they do, offering a non-impact, joint friendly strategy for getting the work you need, no matter your body type or goals.  Whether you’re looking for a quick 10 minute workout or a full 30 minute cardio session, VersaClimber has you covered. For the Art of Coaching exclusive deal of 15% off, contact Versaclimber and give them the code AOC15.

Momentous: When it comes to your health, the best thing you can do is control the controllables. And that is why we are proud to partner with companies like Momentous. So whether you’re trying to sleep better, improve basic health markers, knock out a 5k get stronger or simply ensure you have your overall nutrition covered, Momentous has your back.  Use Code: BRETT15 for 15% off your order.