Becoming Ronin Podcast – #28 – Mike Dolce, Get Shredded and Improve Your Financial Health

Smitty and OB are extremely excited and honored to bring Becoming Ronin listeners, strength coach, entrepreneur, and nutrition pioneer, Mike Dolce. Mike is a breath of fresh air in an industry full of untruths and misconceptions. Mike’s brass tax approach is nothing but empowering and honest. In this episode the guys briefly discuss Mike’s humble beginnings, then dive deep on high level coaching, an extreme ownership approach with nutrition, and much needed industry financial advice. This episode is a kick in the pants while giving a peek ‘behind the curtains’ on the mindset of a world renown coach. Get your note pad ready for this episode!

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[0:00] Intro

[7:30] Mike’s Unique Background

[17:20] Mike’s Current Outlook on Coaching

[20:00] Is balance possible with excellence?

[30:10] Early Career Mistakes

[32:30] Transitioning from Coach to Athlete

[39:40] Becoming MMA Coach of the Year

[42:00] The Difference Between Training Athletes and Gen Pop

[47:51] Where to Start With Nutrition

[59:10] How to Combat Common Nutrition Mistakes

[1:04:19] Where Most Go Wrong with Fasting

[1:07:00] Three Weeks to Shredded

[1:19:34] How to Take Back Your Finances