The Balanced Warrior Podcast
The Balanced Warrior Podcast is here for high achievers, entrepreneurs, financial advisors, self-employed professionals, and driven individuals who are constantly producing, striving, and juggling it all. If you're aiming to earn between $250,000 and $1 million in annual revenue, while managing the demands of a successful career and a fulfilling family life, this podcast is for you. Hosted by Chris Berlow, Paul Melella Jr., authors of the best-selling book, “You Have Infinite Power” and Michael Mertens, founder of “World Class Taekwondo” and highly sought after business and martial arts consultant. They are all serial entrepreneurs and lifelong martial artists who have blended Eastern philosophy with modern business strategies to build lives that are prosperous, purposeful, and balanced. They've coached thousands of professionals to do the same, without sacrificing their health, relationships, or peace of mind. Whether you're a business owner who’s tired of trading personal time for professional wins, or a growth-minded leader looking to achieve multi-dimensional success, you’ll find practical, powerful guidance here. Each episode is packed with actionable insights, high-performance habits, and candid interviews to help you thrive in every area of life. Regular topics covered on the Balanced Warrior Podcast • High-performance habits for demanding careers • Work-life balance for entrepreneurs • Success without burnout • Time management for professionals • Business growth strategies • Peak performance • Entrepreneurial mindsets • Scaling an advisor business • Enjoying quality family time as a high achiever • High-income growth strategies • Productivity for busy professionals Get ready to be inspired, equipped, and energized….so you too can become a Balanced Warrior!
Episodes
In this episode, we delve into the art of living a multi-dimensional life with the inspiring Casey Schwartz of Schwartz Legacy Planning. Discover how this attorney, entrepreneur, wife, and mother expertly juggles a thriving career with family, self-care, and intentional living.
Learn practical strategies for prioritizing what truly matters, setting powerful boundaries, and crafting a routin...
In this empowering episode of The Balance Warrior Podcast, Coach Chris and Coach Paul break down a simple mindset strategy that can help you stay grounded, confident, and focused….even when life throws you off course.
If you consider yourself a high achiever or someone working in a demanding career, coach Chris and Paul will help you simply shift your mindset.
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<...If you're working in a demanding career or you associate yourself with being a high achiever, and you're also raising children, this podcast episode is for you.
In this episode of the Balanced Warrior Podcast, we dive into a raw and emotional conversation about parenting, connection, and what it means to truly show up for your kids. All while managing and growing a demanding career.
In this inspiring episode of the Balanced Warrior Podcast, Coaches Mike and Chris discuss the importance of making your future better than your past. They explore how age should not be seen as a limitation but as an opportunity for growth, achievement, and new challenges.
The Balanced Warriors provide actionable strategies to ensure continuous personal and professional progress. Call it a r...
Are you a high achiever juggling a demanding career, family, health, and personal growth?
Do you ever feel like you’re forced to sacrifice one area of your life to excel in another?
If so, you're in the right place. Welcome to the Balanced Warrior Podcast, where we believe that multidimensional success is not only possible but essential.
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In this episode of the Balanced Warrior Podcast, we dive into the importance of taking consistent, intentional action and maintaining faith in the process of growth and self-improvement. We discuss how small, repeated efforts create lasting change and how shifting your mindset from “if” to “when” transforms your potential. Focusing on these key takeaways can help you, the high achiever, live a more balanced, an...
Welcome to the Balanced Warrior Podcast for high achievers. In this episode, Coaches Mike, Chris, and Paul dive into the idea that sometimes the smallest adjustments lead to the biggest results. Inspired by a simple yet powerful training moment, Mike shares how a slight change in his exercise form dr...
In this inspiring episode of the Balanced Warrior Podcast, we sit down with Stephen McManus, a Marine veteran, real estate entrepreneur, and leader who embodies discipline, faith, and success. Stephen shares his journey from the military to corporate life and eventually entrepreneurship, highlighting the importance of mindset, discipline, and authenticity in achieving a well-balanced life.
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Episode Summary:
In this emotional episode of The Balanced Warrior Podcast, Coach Paul Melella and Coach Chris Berlow discuss the importance of living a life filled with purpose, gr...
In this episode of Balanced Warrior, we are joined by special guest Mike Regina, a serial entrepreneur who embodies the philosophy of multidimensional success. Mike successfully manages multiple businesses, oversees a team of over 40 employees, nurtures a nearly 25-year marriage, and prioritizes time for his three children, regular exercis...
In this episode of the Balanced Warrior Podcast, hosts Michael Mertens and Coach Paul Melella interview Mike Epstein, CEO of Next Gen Agency, a leading provider of VIP outsourced business solutions. Mike shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings in Shrub Oak, NY, to building a multi-mill...
In this episode, Coaches Paul, Chris, and Mike are back to dive into how to live a balanced, fulfilled life across health, wealth, and personal growth. We start off with a laugh about Halloween candy temptations and how each of us managed to (mostly) stick to our health commitments by setting some non-negotiables.
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In this episode, Balanced Warrior coaches Chris Berlow and Paul Melella explore the five Rules of Il Il Shin to develop personal growth, self-mastery, and mindfulness. In the discussion, they emphasize the need for continuous improvement, self-awareness, and the establishment of individual rules a...
In this episode of Balanced Warrior, we have the privilege of hosting Jill Russack, an empowerment coach dedicated to helping high-performing women navigate career uncertainties, conquer self-doubt, and emerge as confident leaders.
Key Takeaways:
1. Cultivating a clear vision for advancing in your career.
2. Developing the ability to spot hidden opp...
In this episode of the Balanced Warrior Podcast, hosts Michael Mertens and Paul Mellela dive into the critical concept of longevity and how to prepare for a life of multidimensional success. As they celebrate Michael's 54th birthday, they reflect on their journeys and share insights on maintaining physical, mental, ...
- Avoid letting summer turn into the lost quarter
- High performers celebrate, recuperate, and recharge, then swiftly return to their routines
- Adapt your habits to the changing s...
This week on the Balanced Warrior podcast, coaches Chris Berlow, Michael Mertens, and Paul Melella join us to inspire and entertain. Inspired by one of Paul’s clients, who admitted struggling to stay focused amidst the current political climate, this ...
Curt Thomas, a dynamic keynote speaker with over 23 years of leadership and management expertise, shares his inspirational journey from overcoming the challenges of failing 9th grade to becoming a successful professional.
His diverse career spans from serving as an enlisted airman in the Air Force, a dedicated state trooper in South Carolina, to a seasoned account manager in a Fortune 500 ...
This week on the Balanced Warrior podcast, coaches Chris Berlow and Mike Mertens delve into profound life philosophies. With decades of experience in martial arts training, personal development, entrepreneurship, and mentoring thousands of individuals, philosophy has become increasingly significant in their lives, particularly at their current life...
In this week's episode of the Balanced Warrior podcast, coaches Chris Berlow and Mike Mertens delve into effective strategies for organizing overwhelming information. We also extend our congratulations to Mike for successfully hosting a National Convention with over 180 professional Taekwondo practitioners. The event featured an impressive lineup o...
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