In this episode of The Jeff Fenster Show, we sit down with the unstoppable Forbes Riley. From overcoming childhood adversity—including a disfiguring accident and her mother’s hostage situation—to becoming a global fitness icon and entrepreneur, Forbes’ journey is nothing short of inspiring. We dive into her early struggles with weight, her dreams of being on Broadway, and how she rose to become a TV star, best-selling author, and creator of the SpinGym. With over $2.5 billion in product sales and a spot in the National Fitness Hall of Fame, Forbes shares her insights on perseverance, innovation, and why she believes in the power of taking a leap. Tune in for her powerful philosophy of success: “If You Leap, the Net Will Appear.

On this episode of the podcast, Jeff Fenster sits down with real estate mogul Than Merrill to discuss his incredible journey from the NFL to real estate success. Than shares how his love for education and seizing opportunities propelled him to transition from football to the world of real estate. They delve into the importance of systems and processes in real estate investing, starting small with rentals and fix-and-flip projects. Together, they highlight the evolution from technicians to managers to entrepreneurs in building their real estate empire, FortuneBuilders. Tune in to learn about their strategic planning, risk management, and gradual growth in the exciting world of real estate investing.

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On this episode of the podcast, Jeff Fenster interviews Michael Nichols, a former Marine Corps member, about the challenges of transitioning from military to civilian life. Nichols shares his personal journey and the creation of the Veteran's Impact Program (VIP) to support service members in their transition, focusing on fitness and mentorship. They discuss the Skill Bridge program, which allows companies to train service members for post-military employment, and the benefits of hiring military-trained individuals. The episode emphasizes the value of structured programs within companies to support transitioning service members and promote successful integration into civilian life.

Be sure to tune in to learn all this and more!