World’s #1 Fitness Business Coach, Charlie Johnson, reveals how he went from a failed personal trainer at 18 to building an $18M coaching empire impacting over 17,000 lives.
In this episode, Charlie shares how to kill limiting identities, overcome fear, scale past $100K/month and build teams that last, while mastering leadership, imposter syndrome, and staying ahead in a rapidly changing world.
If you’re stuck in your comfort zone, tired of empty “burn the boats” advice, or ready to break through to the next level — this episode is for you.
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🎙 Host: @husseinbyassine
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⏱ Timestamps
00:00 – From failed PT to $18M empire
02:13 – Fear vs regret: the price of inaction
06:09 – Lessons from corporate & the myth of job security
09:25 – Comfort zones, pressure & resilience
16:25 – Overcoming imposter syndrome
21:55 – Identity shifts: hustler → strategist → leader
25:36 – Fatherhood, legacy & long-term vision
29:09 – Gold medal depression & chasing meaning
38:42 – Proximity = power: getting in the right rooms
44:48 – Lessons from Alex Hormozi & scaling smart
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