Wake Up The Sun

The South Florida fitness community is one rich with entrepreneurs, enthusiasts and go getters. I met Dan Baird through mutual friends and after having a great conversation over the phone, I invited him to jump on the podcast. Dan is the co-creator of NADS underwear which is a Certified organic non-GMO cotton created underwear product that gives your package a clean, comfortable, and healthy home and reduces harsh chemical exposure to your reproductive parts. In speaking with Dan he shared his story about living a clean and healthy lifestyle but noticed that his testosterone was significantly low for a man of his age. It propelled him into learning more about all aspects of health and how the current clothes we wear are made with harsh chemicals, dyes, plastics and more. What was even more concerning was that most athleisure wear and his day to day clothes were the most harmful and possibly contributing to his low T. His research found that male testosterone levels have dropped significantly over the last 3-5 decades. Testosterone levels are detrimentally low amongst men of all ages. Dan and his friend begun the journey of creating a better for you underwear that promises to provide their customers with the healthiest underwear possible. At NADS they will always design and create products with one main focus above all else: Health. Please enjoy the show and give their products a try. I have switched over to NADS for my day to day and while I'm sure it takes time to notices any difference I can promise you my nads have never been in a better environment. You can check out their site at www.nadsunder.com and if you have any questions you can reach Dan on his insta @dan.baird1. We hope you enjoy the show and for the love of all things good please save your nads.

I met JP through mutual friends and attended his first golf charity event benefitting Quantum House several years ago. The always smiling JP is the host with the most and always looking at ways to help, serve and benefit the community and his clients. While attending the dinner post event, his daughter spoke about the event and charity which I though was so sweet and then learned that she was in fact his business partner and soon to be finishing college at the age of 18. I was blown away and had the chance to invite them in for a podcast to learn more about what they meant. Valentina, better known as Vale is a highly motivated, intelligent and business savvy young lady. We spoke about what motivated her to become so engaged in the business side of things at a young age and she related that she was always with her dad listening to him speak to clients, watching his interactions and absorbing it all. She jumped at the chance to take college level credits while finishing high school and even become involved in the day to day real estate market of buying, selling and managing the air bnb's. A first in the wake up the sun show interviewing father and daughter, it was a true pleasure to learn about the dedication to routine, an intense work ethic all while not stressing about the unknown. You can learn more about the Jarred Parton group @jphomegroup or on instagram @jphoomegroupyt on YouTube. We hope you enjoy the show!

I had heard of Guido in the world of Crossfit for years. Founder and creator of PEAK360 a Crossfit Affiliate gym in South Miami, Guidos name is held in high regard amongst trainers, high level athletes and the community. His passion for helping others is rooted in his belief in God, a strong faith, hard work ethic and consistency. I had the opportunity of MC'ing his Rising Tides event held at his facility prior to his other creation, WODAPALOOZA kicking off down at Bayshore Miami. Admittedly I was quite nervous walking into PEAK but was greeted warmly and felt a part of from the minute of walking through the doors. After a successful evening I got to speaking with Guido and invited him on the show. One of my favorite things to do is travel podcast so on the eve on the Crossfit Open I drove down and spent some time learning more about Guidos story and how he grew a small gym into what it is today. He is NOT a morning person and never has been but once he gets going its doesn't stop. His morning routine is filled with God, family and focus. His week is already planned so after his morning routine he heads to the gym to surround himself with an amazing community. He spends his time coaching, training and improving other peoples lives and enrich his own in the process. If you haven't had the chance to stop by PEAK360 and meet Guido please do so. The team and culture that he and his wife have built are incredible. You can follow along on insta @peak360fitness or @guidotrinidad. We hope you enjoy the show!

Over the years, I had heard of Bijan in the sport of Crossfit and his sports agency Ripple sports. I was fortunate enough to be the MC of the kickoff event called Rising Tides at Peak360 where I was able to introduce Bijan as one of the panelists and got to learn more. A soft spoken and thoughtful person explained his connection to the Crossfit world and his passion for getting into sports management. The following morning I joined the community for a workout and had a great conversation with him and asked him on the show. A native South Floridian, Bijan grew up in Miami. He pursued business as well as law school to further his education. He was always into fitness, health and had some friends who were in the beginning stages of their athletic journeys. As Bijan states "God placed people into my life and relationships that brought him peace, connection and influence. As time passed and his relationships grew he was able to step into the sports agency world and encourage his closest friends to pursue and support their careers. He believes in the power of influence and has grown his agency over the last 11 years. He shared that he also came to a crossroads where he had a lot of growing up to do. He found a connection to his community, to church and a close relationship with God where he was previously on a path of derailment. His week is filled with days dedicated to seeing his community, serving in whatever capacity he is called to and providing maximum value to his wife and clients. His agency is his ministry and he believes in creating ripples and making waves. We hope you enjoy the show and you can reach out to him on instagram @bijanheravi @ripplesports @vouxchurch or www.ripplesports.com.

I met Nick on the mean streets of Delray Beach in early 2011. We both were working in the fitness world, training clients, group training and enjoying South Florida. Our paths crossed pretty regularly but as time passes people move on or evolve into other areas of life. Now, right around the time of Covid, Nick was training clients and began starting to go online as the gyms were closing. He always had a passion for motorcycles and when not training clients he learned how to take apart, rebuild & customize bikes. Due to a nasty spill on his bike where fortunately he wasn’t hurt too seriously he began to look into the retail and clothing side of motorcycle wear. Nothing was chill enough to wear around where it didn’t look like you were a biker. He and his friend familiar with the space got to work and the result was @nickyboys_toyz at www.nbtclothing.com. They are more than just a one stop shop for bike gear and culture but an expanding brand into other areas that Nick is passionate about. We hope you enjoy the podcast and have a most triumphant day! You can reach them at www.nbtclothing.com

I met Justin many years ago through my wife and brother in law. A long time resident of South Florida and man of the people, Justin has transitioned from bartender to real estate professional and social media guru. I had the pleasure of being on Justin's podcast where we spoke about business, life and effort and was so pumped to have him on the Wake up the sun show to speak about what changed the course of his life and how he went all in on real estate. As a seasoned veteran of customer service, human interaction and connection it made for a seamless transition. "Its all about showing up" listening to the client and delivering the best outcome based on the clients needs. Justin maximizes the experience of working with a client with personal touches of thank you notes, birthday greetings and personalized connection. Justin is big on gratitude and when thinking of someone or his accountability people sending out texts of gratitude for something that they helped him with in life and being grateful for their help, support or guidance. "You never know what impact you make on someones life or they can make on yours", getting a reminder of that is what its all about. If you are a local resident of Palm Beach County and haven't met Justin out and about, I suggest you do. He's an incredible conversationalist, humorous and very informative when it comes to many topics in life. You can reach him @himmelsellshomes or 561-302-9709. We hope you enjoy the show!

I was connected to Caleb through a mutual friend this year. I reached out to ask him to come on the show and took some time as he was and is in the midst of building his clothing brand, LIFTID. We finally got some time to sit down and get to know each other and what I heard was the confidence, compassion and overall desire to be the best he can be with the time he has on the planet. He dropped "at one point I realized, I was going to die" followed with if I don't start now then it will never happen. With a background in fitness and personal training, Calebs earlier years were focused on working hard for his clients and the big box gym in Atlanta but the after hours were spent wasting time and making poor decisions. Upon moving down to Florida he always had a desire to be a creator and one day he made some comfortable tee shirts, got a foldable table and showed up to share his products with people in the community. From his genuine attitude and approachable demeanor people raved about his shirts and he found himself running through inventory quickly. He was onto something and kept going because he knows people buy on emotion. While his home doubles as his office he gave up his day job and dove headfirst into the business. Caleb shares that there is nothing really different about him or LIFTID. His goal is to make someones day better and add value to their lives. He keeps it super simple and is fulfilled by meeting new people and having others reach out for more gear. His goals include going The Olympia bodybuilding events and being able to share his product with everyone and anyone. If you are local please go check out what Caleb and LIFTID has to offer or check them out on instagram @liftid_apparel or @caleb.troutt. You can also visit their website at www.liftidapparel.com We hope you enjoy the show!

I met Derek years ago through mutual friends and he always was super kind and had great energy. What I didn't know is that he was building an amazing business and culture behind Razorback Electric. Over there years I would run into him randomly at a workout or community event and it seemed that every time there was a new family member. Derek is a father first, husband and local business owner with an absolutely amazing story of overcoming tragedy and turning it into triumph. What started out as a simple and humble service job for another business changed Dereks life for the better. He dug ditches and showed up no matter what. His boss at the time became an incredible mentor to him and encouraged Derek to learn more about the process and business. Derek remembers the old times fondly in that it was so simple, get up, get plugged into good living, go to work and do whatever was asked of him and then repeat the next day. The system is pretty simple once you get into that routine and habit. Along the way he went back to trade school to learn more about what he was doing all while focusing on showing up for the customer and providing the best service he could. Fast forward to 2023 and he was transformed his life and the life of those around him by consistency building off the fact of effort, quality work and surrounding himself with the best people possible. He's admitted to having his struggles with observing how some people do business down here and realizes that he can only control how he operates and encourages his employees to do the same. His day to day consists of how he began his journey......Get up take care of his "roommates", get connected to God, have his day planned out to get the small tasks done one at a time and remember to stay present in the beautiful life that he enjoys each and every day. Razorback Electric has a staff of tradesmen, fully licensed and accredited and will complete your project as planned. They specialize in residential new home construction, current home upgrades, electrical panel repairs and/or replacement, and custom lighting of the interior and exterior of your home. In the commercial field, Razorback Electric, Inc., works with many contractors on ground-up business construction, commercial wiring, custom lighting, walk-in refrigeration and the many other custom wiring and lighting needs of the business industry. We hope you enjoy the show and if you are in need of his services please do not hesitate to reach out at www.razorbackelectric.com or on instagram @razorbackelectric

I met Caitlin back in 2016 when she would come train with her volleyball team at Impact Sports Performance. As the years progressed I watched her transition from playing sports at a collegiate level to training and then beginning her own coaching/training and brand. In a short amount of time she has come a long way. She sat down with me over lunch to tell me about the tremendous amount of charity and service she was involved with. As we sat, I knew more people needed to hear her story and journey from Miami to becoming an entrepreneur and giving back to young women that may miss out on a chance to excel in their sport. Growing her brand took 1-3 years of working with others and learning what to and NOT to do in business. She values each learning experience and proceeds coming from being her authentic self. She focused so much on programming and packing so much into a training session that she left out one of the most important part of truly connecting with each and every client on a more personal level. That is what drives her now and where she has found most of her success in truly getting to know each client, what drives them and how she can best serve in their journey. Her morning routine sets herself up for success each day and starts with readings, prayer and connection to God. Her faith is of utmost importance and prepares her to have a full and most productive day. Caitlin loves her life, job and the chance to serve so please reach out on instagram @chancetoserve or @coachcait__ or her website www.coachcait.com. Enjoy the show!

I was introduced to Josh by his lovely wife Jenna many years ago after a chance encounter at a local juice spot. My wife Chelsea and I were invited to their home and spent some time getting to know each other over delicious food and conversation. Josh by trade is a business man who has worn many hats from teacher, tech genius, salesperson and the list goes on ad infinitum. Josh and I randomly run into each other and caught up over the years regarding ironman training, random ideas for business and FROPRO related questions and recently, Chelsea showed me his TIK TOK account where he discusses business, tips, connecting and coaching on a regular basis. "Why don't you have him on the show?" and that's how it happened. Josh is a great coach mentor and has had years of experience in sales. He has amazing examples, real life stories in which communicating with people and finding out what they want and where they are coming from is the most important. In a rare flip of the script he started asking me questions and we did a role-play in talking with someone struggling. It got me out of my comfort zone and we began discussing what's the most important for everyone to engage in and he believes mindfulness can solve anything and point people in the right direction if they feel off course. You can follow his journey on instagram @BRAUN or his most followed on TIK TOK - @JOSHUA_BRAUN or LINKEDIN - JOSH BRAUN

Back in 2016 Michael and I connected via social media as I was preparing to run the NYC Marathon and competing for a spot in a national television spot for Foot locker second chances initiative. Michael is a substance abuse coach, counselor and speaker from Australia. He experienced some serious bouts of depression, anxiety and drinking excessively as a young lad growing up and decided to change his life with the love and support of his family and mates. That experience led to taking a risk and going to work part time for a company that educated people on substance abuse, mental illness and overcoming challenges in every day life. That part time risk turned into his passion and allowed him to travel the world working, meeting and having conversations with many differently people. One of his favorite lines is "never underestimate the power of having a conversation" He believes you can learn a lot about others and yourself if you are truly listening and engaged in 'being' present with people. Along the way he has created a brand called JOURNEY apparel where everyone has a story and it's a clothing label based on important conversations about mental health. Its a side passion project that aligns with his daily journey of improving his life and those around him one day at a time. You can check that out on instagram @_journeyapparel_ as well as follow along with Michaels travels @michaeldonehue. We hope you enjoy the show and get to know Michael as legend he is day in and day out. Enjoy!

One of my favorite couples and stories straight out of Delray Beach. Fit Food Express is nestled in Delray Beach and run by a stellar couple Andrew Arnold and Syd Breiding. They are an incredible couple that met while both working as employees at Fit Foods and became even closer as they lasted through the challenges. The challenges of changing locations, the sale from original owner, multiple people working in and outside the business and the trials and tribulations of being in the highly scrutinized food and meal prep business. Andrew moved down here to get his life in order and began working part time as a chef and operations employee for fit foods. He was dedicated to making delicious food, delivering quality customer service and maintaining his sobriety. Through the years employees came and went and Syd entered the picture. What started as a co working experience turned into a great friendship and closeness that eventually led to them going on a date and cementing their relationship. When the original owner decided to retire and move, Andrew and Syd saw the opportunity to take over and grow the business. Due to the challenges of commercial real estate in Delray Beach, there was an opening not to far away from the original location. They jumped on it and turned a dilapidated old building into a sleek, fast causal, relaxing space and reopened with a new and improved look. Everything worth doing takes time, patience, effort, communication and knowing what you excel at. Syd opens the store every morning and welcomes the community with her warm smile and quiet demeanor. They have build relationships with the people who have been frequenting Fit Foods for years and say its like having a great big family. They are the prime example of following your heart, dreams and putting in a massive ton of effort. I hope you enjoy the show and if you haven't been by to try their food then I suggest you do. You'll feel right at home. They have many more plans to host fun events, try new food items and really encourage healthy quality food for the Delray Beach community. You can visit them at 333 NE 3rd ave and also follow along on instagram at @fitfoodexpressdelray. Enjoy!

I met Dylan several years ago through a mutual friend. We both were seeking a better lifestyle and design for living and got to know each other. Dylan is one of the hardest workers, most honest and upfront people I have ever met. He tells it like it is which is so rare in todays society. There is no bullshit or facade, only real and honest communication and I hold that dear. I've wanted to have Dylan on the show for quite some time but we are all super busy. Watching Dylan build another successful business, walk through some challenging personal issues and raise his kids has been miraculous and it only seemed fitting that the time was right. Dylan is in the financial information and literacy business. He is the research and the information behind www.behindthemarkets.com They specialize in knowledge in smaller financial tools and opportunities for the everyday person to the high level financial minds of the country. His belief is to live with gratitude, share what you are passionate about, work harder and smarter than anyone else in and on the business and the rest will take care of itself. He values his time with his children, freedom in structure and being present in whatever he is doing. Please reach out if you have any questions, either on instagram, LinkedIn or twitter @behindthemarkets to Dylan regarding financial, spiritual, emotional questions. You will not be disappointed! We hope you enjoy the show!

I met Alex at his old family restaurant Mellow Mushroom in Delray and then reconnected with him through my brother in law. Alex hosted a small friendly poker game at his house in Delray. One of my favorite things about living in such a great community in South Florida is you get to see people grow and expand their network and follow their dreams. Alex has a passion for helping people and believes that if a client seeks you out you should give everything to that client: full transparency, 100% effort and consistency because that client can become a raving fan and possible a lifetime connection. Alex started his real estate business while working another job and within a few years had built a remarkable and prestigious organization of like minded real estate professionals now known as the Platt Group. He and his wife are a great team that balance all sides of the business and believe in adding value and always taking the high road. Alex starts his day super early and handles most of his business and set up before most people wake up but it starts the night before when he checks everything ahead for the next day. If you are seeking a true real estate professional that delivers an amazing service and experience than look no further. You can reach them at www.compass.com - Platt team, @Alex.platt on instagram or linked in. We hope you enjoy the show!

I met Sean years ago when I was getting my life together. He was a mutual friend of my wife and brother in law. I kind of knew what he did but wasn't entirely sure. We reconnected when Chelsea and I were looking to buy our first home and he lived in the neighborhood. He made the experience pretty easy and was always available for questions or concerns. After we moved in and were neighbors did we become closer and share similar interest in fitness, triathlons and run into each other as he was walking around the neighborhood with his kids. Sean is a true entrepreneur and has a passion for business and helping people achieve what they most want out of life. After college he entered the real estate market and rose to the highest ranks with a small company that was acquired by a real estate conglomerate. Now he is the Managing Director of Coastal Management which is a private equity company specializing in giving successful people access to and advice about institutional real estate and venture capital investment opportunities. He and his team fulfill this mission by delivering personalized guidance that supports your investment objectives. Aside from being a successful businessman Sean makes it a point to be and stay present with those he's with. He's a great husband and father of two and spends his limited free time competing in ironman competitions. One of his tips to success is taking the time at the end of the day to review what's happened and prepare for the day ahead. Its part of his disciplined routine that keeps everything running smoothly. If you are seeking to connect with Sean you can do so on instagram @investwithcoastal or @seanrcasper or linked in. Remember to enjoy the show and INVEST WITH COASTAL at www.investwithcoastal.com

I met Eric on the plan ride home from California after EXPO WEST, which is one of the largest food shows in the planet. Chelsea and I were returning home and Eric was stowing his bags when we struck up a conversation and knew some similar people and talked about the show. Eric is the CEO and founder of Pillars drinkable greek yogurt. A brand that has rapidly grown over the lat couple of years and is now sold Nationwide in all major retail markets. https://www.pillarsyogurt.com We stayed in touch and he came by HQ to see our production and how we operate, even to bounce ideas off each other in what's worked and what hasn't. He's a new transplant to Florida so we got to speak about our experience and living down here while growing a business and learning more about his back story. His journey to where he is today is a great one with many highs and some serious challenges. A true entrepreneur and business man, Eric experience what he thought was a promotion and highlight of his career turned getting fired into a huge yogurt empire. In our podcast we discuss there being no shortcuts in anything you do, how to handle loss and inexplicable situations without taking them personally and ultimately taking acquired knowledge and building a massive nationwide company. If you are just starting out on your own business this podcast will give you some directions of what to do in the face of adversity. If you are trying to reach Eric, you can do so via insta @pillarsyogurt or at their website mentioned above. Enjoy the show!

There are many restaurant establishments in the South Florida area and one that recently opened as a result of the covid pandemic was How Ya Doughn. A pizza establishment created in the house of family man Garrett Goodman in central boca. While most of the world shut down, Garretts former business and team went to working remotely. With being at home so much and a true foodie, Garrett began making his own style of pizza in a pizza oven he had seen his friend have on the balcony of his apartment. As with any creation there were multiple trials and testings before he was satisfied with the end product. Originally, he made pizzas for his wife and a few neighbors, but the buzz grew about the insane taste and flavor profiles. After some time of people asking about it they decided to make more to sell to the locals as most restaurants were closed and it was a fun way to pass the time and enjoy being home even more. What started as a couple pizzas every hour turned into 150-200 pizzas a week. The journey of How Ya Doughn was born and Garrett and his family never looked back. He sold his portion of the company he was a part of and dove head first into the restaurant business with the opening of his first brick and mortar location in east boca off federal and Spanish river. A ton of local and community support spread the word of his pizza and brought people from all over to try it out. He was even featured on Dave Portnoys barstool page - One bite everyone knows the rules and received an amazing score. It went viral and led Garrett to make a decision to look for more locations which are set to open within several months into next year spread around the South Florida area. He believes in team, culture and delivering the best possible experience to his customers without exception. He also speaks on the sacrifice necessary to go after your dreams and commit to a routine that works for you and never let up on it. He and his wife are the perfect team and have their strengths which contribute to the overall success of How Ya doughn. If you haven't tried a pie yet, you are missing out and must head over to @howyadoughn or head over to their website at www.howyadoughn.com. I suggest the Hot mozz but there are many other fine pies to choose from. Enjoy the show!

Earlier this year I had the privilege of visiting El Portal Miami and the BREATHTRIBE crew headed up by Javier and his wife. The location was their home, studio and breath work workshop. They were incredibly hospitable and we clicked instantly over fitness, health/wellness/cold exposure and more. I was really off my breath work routine since the COVID shut down as life got busy again. I spent the day working on my breath work with the others in the workshop and focused on being present and open to the challenging stillness and lack of movement. It was most triumphantly transformational and got me back into the daily morning breath work that accompanies my morning routine of prayer, journaling, meditation and movement. It has been several months and Javi and I remained in touch and was so grateful to have him come by and see FROPRO HQ. He is a breath work instructor, jiu jitsu competitor, father, husband and community health specialist. His methods and teachings have helped many people across the country. If you're looking to learn more about breath work and assigning value to every day living while being aware of your presence. You can reach Javi and his team @breathtribe, @jgutierrezmar, @functionalpatterns or on their website at www.breathtribemiami.com. It was a game changer for me and I recommend you reaching out and finding out more to assist your daily routine.

I met Sarah several years ago down in Florida through some mutual friends. Little did I know she was a hometown hero from Weschester County New York and that we grew up right near each other. If you know Sarah she was easy to talk to and engaging in conversation which made me feel like I had known her for years. Over the years we stayed in touch and what transpired was one of inspiration. She worked in retail for years and stayed with different jobs until it became too much and then sought other employment. In 2016 she took a "chunk" of money and invested in her growth as a business person and eventually a business owner. She surrounded herself with high network high level people and never looked back. As a result of being in the same room, she connected networked and started working with one of her mentors. She immediately took off organizing and facilitating his schedule and time so effectively it opened up many more doors to where she could now work from anywhere on the planet. This led to creating more opportunity to travel and see the world all while staying on top of her commitments. Sarah soon realized that she had a passion for helping other people travel the world and became a "guide" to knowing where to go and what to do which makes it even easier. Sarah has transformed her life and taken the risks that she never thought she would. She suggests to every one she meets to go out, live life and do what fires you up. You can follow Sarah on instagram @sarahpesso or www.sarahpesso.com. Enjoy the podcast!

I had the pleasure of meeting Kelly at a speaking event earlier this year that our Mutual friend and podcast guest Adam Jablin created. Kelly and I connected at the Hero Project and got to chatting about sobriety, business, life, relationships, success/failure and many other topics. We stayed in touch since and have had some amazing conversations that we upbeat, positive and very helpful to me. He sent me his book and what a powerful message of overcoming tragedy and turning it into triumph. A consummate professional, business owner, father, fitness junkie and more Kelly has overcome a challenging childhood that would have killed most people.Surrounded by poverty, physical and emotional abuse, violence and more he took charge of his life and wouldn't be stopped. All of that intensity nearly ruined everything until 4.5 years ago when he put down the bottle, the drugs and started over. He never hit a typical rock bottom but on NYE he was done with the lifestyle and hasn't looked back. I was fortunate enough to be on Kellys podcast which is set to air later this year but he was recently in town and we had the opportunity to wake up the sun, jump on the podcast, workout and barrel down in the Ice Barrel. We covered a lot of topics of being unapologetic and direct to how you are feeling, believing people when they sho you who they are and giving the benefit of the doubt sometimes to a fault. Kelly approaches life with intensity, tenacity and believes his worst day sober is better than his best day partying. He spends his time coaching others and giving back to society. If you are looking for a solid conversation, a kick in the ass or have any questions for Kelly don't hesitate to reach out on instagram @kelly.siegel.71 check out his phenomenal life story with the Harder than Life - book/podcast or visit www.harderthanlife.com & YouTube. Have a most triumphant day and remember he's not here to fit in.