Overcoming Addiction to Helping Businesses Scale and Make Millions—Zach Carlin | E183

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Zach Carlin delves into his personal journey of overcoming addiction, transitioning careers from professional fighting to entrepreneurship, and his experiences working in fitness. He touches on improving gyms, his work with V Shred, and the creation of his own venture. Zach also speaks about his shift to a garage workspace, starting Next Play, and his struggle with imposter syndrome. The episode concludes with his advice for his younger self and future aspirations.

Key points discussed:

- Zach Carlin's blueprint for success emphasizes the value of past experiences and applying learned lessons to current endeavors, regardless of their direct correlation.

- As a VP of development for a custom window replacement company and founder of Summit Chasers Network, Zach transitioned from being a professional athlete to a serial entrepreneur, applying his competitive spirit and resilience to business.

- Zach's journey in the fitness industry led him to consult and revamp struggling gyms, increasing their profitability by diversifying revenue streams and implementing strategic business practices.

Timestamps:

• (01:00) — Introduction to podcast
• (01:13) — Introduction to Zach Carlin | Present career paths
• (02:24) — Blueprint of success
• (04:47) — Salary range
• (05:53) — High school experience
• (07:23) — Overcoming addiction and homelessness
• (10:46) — Competing in martial arts
• (13:42) — Charging as a personal trainer
• (16:54) — Leaving martial arts by 23
• (18:15) — Competing in crossfit
• (21:25) — Revamping struggling gyms and flipping
• (24:26) — Mistakes made along the way
• (26:33) — Increasing the profitability of gyms
• (29:42) — Collaborating with Tydax
• (31:54) — Moving back to Las Vegas | Career journey
• (35:50) — Dealing with imposter syndrome
• (37:18) — Getting into windows (Wind Choices)
• (38:10) — What Zach is most proud of, careerwise
• (39:30) — Advice to younger Zach
• (40:51) — Future goals
• (43:21) Connect with Zach Carlin

Support/Contact Zach:

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-carlin

- Website: https://www.summitchasersnetwork.com/

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/summitchasersnetwork/

Books and resources mentioned in this podcast:

- Resume course: https://bit.ly/podcastpca

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