Choose Hard with Cody McBroom

• #80 - Luka Hocevar on Coaching Excellence, Building Culture & Developing Character

  In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom reconnects with his first and most influential mentor, Luka Hocevar, to explore what it really takes to build a lasting career—and life—in fitness and leadership.Luka shares lessons from decades as a coach, gym owner, and entrepreneur, revealing the timeless principles that separate great coaches from the rest. Together, they dive into the realities of mentorship, the evolution of coaching philosophy, and the grind of running a gym that’s built to last.You’ll learn: - The power of mentorship and how to find the right mentors early on- Why culture > programming when it comes to transformation- What separates elite coaches and business owners from the average- The real hardships behind entrepreneurship—and how to “Choose Hard” through them- How to build legacy through leadership, community, and consistent standardsThis conversation isn’t just for coaches—it’s for anyone pursuing greatness in fitness, business, or life.Follow Luka Hocevar on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukahocevar/Learn more about his gym, coaching, and more: https://linktr.ee/lukahocevar 📌 Follow Choose Hard on instagram @choosehardpodcast and grab Choose Hard Merch at www.choose-hard.com❓ASK YOUR QUESTION FOR THE NEXT Q&A EPISODE:⇨ question.choosehardpodcast.comℹ️ LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR FITNESS & NUTRITION COACHING:⇨ www.fatlosstransformation.com {1-On-1 Coaching}⇨ https://www.tailored-coaching.com/mentorship-coaching {Mentorship w/ Cody}📲 DOWNLOAD MY APP & START A TRAINING PLAN, FOR FREE:⇨ www.thetailoredtrainer.com🛒 PURCHASE YOUR CHOOSE HARD HAT & JOURNAL:⇨https://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.shop/collections/all 💊 JOCKOFUEL SUPPLEMENTS (Code CHOOSEHARD for 20% Off):https://jockofuel.com/discount/CHOOSEHARD🎙️CLIENT CASE STUDIES & TRANSFORMATION STORIES:- SPOTIFY: ⁠https://bit.ly/tlrd-transformations-spotify⁠ - APPLE PODCASTS:⁠https://apple.co/3GPlDxG⁠ GET MORE FREE CONTENT AT THE LINKS BELOW:📖 FREE ARTICLES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blog⁠ 💾 FREE GUIDES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides⁠IG -⁠https://www.instagram.com/codymcbroom⁠YOUTUBE -⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1⁠INQUIRIES – ⁠[email protected]

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• #79: Dr. Katie Dabrowski on The Future of Physical Therapy: Training to Get Stronger, Not Just Pain-Free

  In this episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom sits down with Dr. Katie Dabrowski, Physical Therapist and Strength Coach from Old Bull Athletics, to break down one of the biggest misconceptions in fitness and rehab: that physical therapy and strength training should be separate.Together, they discuss how bridging the gap between rehab and performance can help you go from pain to powerful, why the best “rehab” often looks like smart training, and how athletes and everyday lifters alike can bulletproof their bodies for the long term.You’ll learn:- Why traditional PT often falls short—and how to fix it- How to train through pain safely and rebuild confidence under the bar- The role strength training plays in long-term injury prevention and mobility- Practical steps to integrate PT principles into your everyday workoutsWhether you’re a coach, athlete, or someone recovering from injury, this conversation will change how you think about training, recovery, and performance.Follow Katie on instagram at @ktdabrowski and learn more about her work at https://oldbullathletics.com/ 📌 Follow Choose Hard on instagram @choosehardpodcast and grab Choose Hard Merch at www.choose-hard.com❓ASK YOUR QUESTION FOR THE NEXT Q&A EPISODE:⇨ question.choosehardpodcast.comℹ️ LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR FITNESS & NUTRITION COACHING:⇨ www.fatlosstransformation.com {1-On-1 Coaching}⇨ www.tailored-coaching/community {Group Coaching}📲 DOWNLOAD MY APP & START A TRAINING PLAN, FOR FREE:⇨ www.thetailoredtrainer.com🛒 PURCHASE YOUR CHOOSE HARD HAT & JOURNAL:⇨https://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.shop/collections/all 💊 JOCKOFUEL SUPPLEMENTS (Code CHOOSEHARD for 20% Off):https://jockofuel.com/discount/CHOOSEHARD🎙️CLIENT CASE STUDIES & TRANSFORMATION STORIES:- SPOTIFY: ⁠https://bit.ly/tlrd-transformations-spotify⁠ - APPLE PODCASTS:⁠https://apple.co/3GPlDxG⁠ GET MORE FREE CONTENT AT THE LINKS BELOW:📖 FREE ARTICLES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blog⁠ 💾 FREE GUIDES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides⁠IG -⁠https://www.instagram.com/codymcbroom⁠YOUTUBE -⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1⁠INQUIRIES – ⁠[email protected]

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• #78 – Celebrating 8 Years In Business & 15 Years In Coaching—Here’s What I Learned

  In this special episode of The Choose Hard Podcast, I celebrate 8 years of running Tailored Coaching Method and reflect on my 15-year journey in the fitness and coaching industry. From my very first days as a personal trainer, to building a business that’s impacted thousands of lives worldwide, I share the lessons, failures, pivots, and wins that shaped my career.If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to grow from a young trainer to an entrepreneur leading a coaching company, this episode pulls back the curtain on the sacrifices, breakthroughs, and defining moments along the way.📌 Follow Choose Hard on instagram @choosehardpodcast and grab Choose Hard Merch at www.choose-hard.com❓ASK YOUR QUESTION FOR THE NEXT Q&A EPISODE:⇨ question.choosehardpodcast.comℹ️ LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR FITNESS & NUTRITION COACHING:⇨ www.fatlosstransformation.com {1-On-1 Coaching}⇨ www.tailored-coaching/community {Group Coaching}📲 DOWNLOAD MY APP & START A TRAINING PLAN, FOR FREE:⇨ www.thetailoredtrainer.com🛒 PURCHASE YOUR CHOOSE HARD HAT & JOURNAL:⇨https://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.shop/collections/all 💊 JOCKOFUEL SUPPLEMENTS (Code CHOOSEHARD for 20% Off):https://jockofuel.com/discount/CHOOSEHARD🎙️CLIENT CASE STUDIES & TRANSFORMATION STORIES:- SPOTIFY: ⁠https://bit.ly/tlrd-transformations-spotify⁠ - APPLE PODCASTS:⁠https://apple.co/3GPlDxG⁠ GET MORE FREE CONTENT AT THE LINKS BELOW:📖 FREE ARTICLES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blog⁠ 💾 FREE GUIDES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides⁠IG -⁠https://www.instagram.com/codymcbroom⁠YOUTUBE -⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1⁠INQUIRIES – ⁠[email protected]

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• #77 - The Truth About Body Fat %, Insulin, and Seed Oils

  In this episode of the Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom and Tailored Coaching Method’s Coach Kyle team up for another listener Q&A, tackling some of the most common (and controversial) questions in fitness and nutrition. From programming strongman-style training like farmer’s carries and sandbag work, to breaking down whether weight loss goals should focus on total weight or body fat percentage, this conversation delivers both science and practicality.Cody and Kyle also dive into the accuracy of body fat testing methods, whether insulin spikes really impact fat loss goals, and how to approach the heated debate around seed oils with your nutrition clients.Plus, they tackle rapid-fire segments on the hard things more people should be doing, the one piece of advice they’d give to their kids in high school, and what they’d like to see more people doing in their fitness journeys.👉 In this episode, you’ll learn:- How to incorporate strongman training into your workouts- The truth about body fat % vs. scale weight for fat loss goals- The most accurate ways to test your true body fat percentage- Whether insulin and blood sugar spikes really affect fat loss- What you should (and shouldn’t) worry about with seed oilsThis episode blends science-backed insights with real-world coaching experience—perfect for anyone who wants clear answers to today’s most confusing fitness questions.Listen to Kyle’s Episodes on the Tailored Coaching Podcast: https://tr.ee/tlrd-podcast And follow Kyle on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_lifts_things/ 📌 Follow Choose Hard on instagram @choosehardpodcast and grab Choose Hard Merch at www.choose-hard.com❓ASK YOUR QUESTION FOR THE NEXT Q&A EPISODE:⇨ question.choosehardpodcast.comℹ️ LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR 1-ON-1 FITNESS & NUTRITION COACHING:⇨ www.fatlosstransformation.com📲 DOWNLOAD MY APP & START A TRAINING PLAN, FOR FREE:⇨ www.thetailoredtrainer.com🛒 PURCHASE YOUR CHOOSE HARD HAT & JOURNAL:⇨https://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.shop/collections/all 💊 JOCKOFUEL SUPPLEMENTS (Code CHOOSEHARD for 20% Off):https://jockofuel.com/discount/CHOOSEHARD🎙️CLIENT CASE STUDIES & TRANSFORMATION STORIES:- SPOTIFY: ⁠https://bit.ly/tlrd-transformations-spotify⁠ - APPLE PODCASTS:⁠https://apple.co/3GPlDxG⁠ GET MORE FREE CONTENT AT THE LINKS BELOW:📖 FREE ARTICLES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blog⁠ 💾 FREE GUIDES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides⁠IG -⁠https://www.instagram.com/codymcbroom⁠YOUTUBE -⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1⁠INQUIRIES – ⁠[email protected]

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• #76 - How to Build a Gym That Lasts: Andy McCloy on World-Class Coaching & Business

  In this episode of the Choose Hard Podcast, Cody McBroom sits down with Andy McCloy, owner of BCI in Alabama and a respected leader in the strength and conditioning world. Andy has been building a successful gym for decades, and in this conversation he shares what separates world-class gyms and coaches from those that fail within a few years.Cody and Andy dive into the core principles of long-term business success, the importance of mentorship and guidance, and what today’s generation of coaches are missing compared to the OG’s who paved the way. Andy also shares powerful lessons from his own upbringing, the one book every listener should read, and his take on what’s overrated and underrated in fitness, business, and life.If you’re a coach, entrepreneur, or anyone striving to build something that lasts, this conversation will give you the tools and perspective to stay in the game long-term.👉 In this episode, you’ll learn:- The 1–3 keys to long-term gym success- Why mentorship and guidance are non-negotiable for growth- The difference between average coaches and world-class coaches- What lessons from the past today’s world has forgotten- Andy McCloy’s current “Choose Hard” battle📌 Follow Choose Hard on instagram @choosehardpodcast and grab Choose Hard Merch at www.choose-hard.comWatch My Free Fat Loss Case Study Webinar, Breaking Down Exactly How I Coach People Through Their Life-Changing Transformations:⇨ https://www.tailored-coaching.com/client-case-study❓ASK YOUR QUESTION FOR THE NEXT Q&A EPISODE:⇨ question.choosehardpodcast.comℹ️ LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR FITNESS & NUTRITION COACHING:⇨ www.fatlosstransformation.com {1-On-1 Coaching}⇨ www.tailored-coaching/community {Group Coaching}📲 DOWNLOAD MY APP & START A TRAINING PLAN, FOR FREE:⇨ www.thetailoredtrainer.com🛒 PURCHASE YOUR CHOOSE HARD HAT & JOURNAL:⇨https://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.shop/collections/all 💊 JOCKOFUEL SUPPLEMENTS (Code CHOOSEHARD for 20% Off):https://jockofuel.com/discount/CHOOSEHARD🎙️CLIENT CASE STUDIES & TRANSFORMATION STORIES:- SPOTIFY: ⁠https://bit.ly/tlrd-transformations-spotify⁠ - APPLE PODCASTS:⁠https://apple.co/3GPlDxG⁠ GET MORE FREE CONTENT AT THE LINKS BELOW:📖 FREE ARTICLES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blog⁠ 💾 FREE GUIDES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides⁠IG -⁠https://www.instagram.com/codymcbroom⁠YOUTUBE -⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1⁠INQUIRIES – ⁠[email protected]

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