TOP 5 Things That Are Included with the Monthly Beachbody Coach Fee - What the heck is this all about?

Ok, before I get into this, let me help you understand what this Coach Fee is all about. Too keep  it simple, just think of owning a franchise like Smoothie King or even your own Crossfit Box. Whenever you buy into a franchise, there is some sort of fee or royalty that you pay to operate a business of a larger company to enjoy profits. But even before the monthly franchise fee, there is an initial buy in and application process.

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WHAT DOES THIS HAVE TO DO WITH BEACHBODY?
Well, the company Beachbody is the larger company. And they have developed a separate department to handle their independent distributors, they are called Coaches. This entity is called Team Beachbody. TBB is made up of all independent business owners marketing the health and fitness products of Beachbody. Every Independent Beachbody Coach pays an initial start up fee which is as low as $39.95 depending on their business and fitness goals. Not bad since the initial start up costs for starting a Crossfit Gym is $3-$5,000 and about $1,000 per month to maintain, plus equipment etc. Oh and unlike a Crossfit Box, there is no limits to where you can work your business, as long as you have access to internet, you can work your Beachbody Business anywhere in the world and have unlimited customers.

WHAT IS THE COST OF THE MONTHLY BEACHBODY COACH BUSINESS FEE?
Only $15.95 per month. Does not include your own product purchases or personal promotional campaigns.

Ok, so now you have an idea what the costs are with starting a Beachbody Coach Business, let's talk about the Top 5 Things that are included in the $15.95 Beachbody Coach Fee that most people forget about. The list below is worth MILLIONS!

1.  THREE WEBSITES to start promoting your coaching business. Although I feel it is important to start your own website or blog for branding purposes, it's good to know that the company provides you with these tools to help you begin earning profits from anyone who buys from your websites. The three sites that you get are: a general Beachbody Coach website, a Shakeology website, and a Beachbody Ultimate Reset Website. You as the Beachbody Coach Business Owner will receive 25% commissions on any customer purchase, and high commissions of up to $105 per challenge pack sold per customer. This doesn't include the residuals from supplements such as Shakeology.

Having these three websites already is worth $15.95

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2.  RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT - The company does all the homework on the latest health and fitness trends and launches products every quarter. You don't have to spend thousands or even millions to create the newest fitness product. Beachbody does it for you, all you have to do is test it, and share it.

Oh, and get this! You as a Beachbody Coach Business Owner don't even have to handle product shipping to your clients, they do that too! You do't have to turn your home into a warehouse, you can use that space to build a kick-ass home gym or office!

3.  ADVERTISING - The company Beachbody spends as much as $140 million dollars per year in advertising campaigns that help Coaches build credibility with their own brand. From infomercials, to radio ads,  to social media campaigns and more, the company is focused on helping their Coach Network become profitable by advertising their award winning health and fitness products to the masses. But it doesn't stop there, the customers who buy from these advertisements are also strategically given to people like you and I (the coach business owners) based on our performance. Let me give you an example. I've owned a Online Beachbody Coach Business now for 6 years. I have close to 4,000 customers to date and counting. I've personally went out and found less than 1,000 of those customers, the rest of the customers were given to me by the company. Can you tell me what other company does this? Beachbody doesn't only spend millions to help you brand your business, but they also give you their customers, now that's worth a whole lot more than $15.95 per month!

4.  FITNESS APP to coach your customers! Did you know that app development is not cheap! For larger companies, app development can cost about $500,000 to millions. For smaller companies, this can be about $50,000 to $100,000. Beachbody has created an app for every Independent Beachbody Coach to build their own business and coach unlimited clients/business associates, and it won't cost the business owner one penny! The app is so high tech that you can pre-schedule your posts and let it work for you even when you're on vacation, or just don't feel like working. Just another way that Beachbody helps their Coach Network.

5.  NETFLIX OF FITNESS - By now you've heard of Beachbody on Demand. It's literally like the Netflix of Fitness. Imagine owning your own Netflix Fitness Company without having to spend millions to develop it. Your digital product has over 500 workouts and is worth $6,000. The company Beachbody continues to add new workouts so that your customers won't ever get bored, EVER! As a Beachbody Coach Business Owner, it's as simple as asking your clients a few questions about their goals, and finding which program would be best for them based on "them". Since there are over 500 workouts in BOD, your customers don't even have to do an actual program because they can just choose any workout from the library. There is also a WOD feature called "Challenge Du Jour" where a workout is posted daily, so you don't have to think about it.

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This is the wave of the future, and it's up to you if you want to partake. Beachbody on Demand does cost extra, but this is a product that was developed for all the Beachbody Coach Business Owners, and there was no investment required to profit from it. Not a bad deal at all.

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SO THERE YOU HAVE IT

Whether you are interested in starting a fitness journey, or become part of the new digital fitness age, or both, it's never been a better time to become a Beachbody Coach and Entrepreneur. If you have any questions, feel free to connect with me, I look forward to helping you on your path to success, whatever that may be =)

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***FYI, this post was not an attack on the Crossfit Brand, this was just a comparison on the start up fees for both business models.

Choosing a Beachbody Coach for Success

With the members of my 813 Fit Club in Tampa, FL

Some of you reading this post may not know that you can actually choose your Beachbody Coach. Here's the thing, depending on if you have purchased a Beachbody Fitness Program from an infomercial, random Google link, or the official Beachbody or Team Beachbody website, you were probably assigned a coach and you didn't even know it.

BUT the cool thing is that you can request a coach change if you feel that you do not connect with your current coach. Now I do NOT condone this, and it's always best to message your coach before you make a decision to make a coach change, but in all reality, it's YOUR CHOICE.

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What if I don't have a Coach, how do I choose the BEST Coach for me? That's what this blog post is all about my friendsters! =)

I'm going to categorize this topic into two parts: Choosing a Beachbody Coach for health and fitness, and the second, choosing a Beachbody Coach for business. I'll break each part into 3 things to look for. Whether you need a coach for health/fitness or business goals, in my opinion, it's ideal to connect with the right Coach based on relatability. As a Beachbody Coach trying to build a business, it really isn't all that important, but it can have some great advantages.

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Choosing a Beachbody Coach for Health and Fitness Goals:

1.  Product of the Product - I would honestly look to see if the Coach that you are interested in has either completed the fitness program that you are interested in, or is currently doing the program. Also, is the coach actually using the products, or are they just posting sales and promotions?

2.  Relatability - Do you relate with his/her personality. Are you inspired by their story and/or transformation. Would you hang out with this Coach outside of working out? Do you feel comfortable talking and sharing your goals with this coach?

3.  Consistency - This is pretty similar to the 1st part, but are they consistent with their motivational and inspirational gestures. I would think twice if you see a Facebook post on working out, then a couple hours later, you see another post from a bar. Being human is ok, but in order to ensure that this person is focused on your goals, I would also make sure that they are confident with their own goals as well.

Choosing a Coach to help you with your health and fitness is just as important as HOW BAD you want to achieve your goals, so I encourage you to choose wisely =)

Working out at Wiesbaden Army Gym in Germany

Choosing a Beachbody Coach for Business:

1.  Product of the Product - Just like above, choosing a Coach who is using Beachbody Fitness and Nutrition is pretty darn important. It's like going to a restaurant and asking the owner of the business, "what do you recommend" and them saying I don't know, I haven't tried it.  Having a Coach who is proof that the product works will give you a better understanding of what it really takes to be successful in the business.

2.  Relatability - For me, relating to someone is the key to success. If you feel intimidated, uncomfortable, or anything along those lines, this will unfortunately deter you from having the success that you truly deserve, but then again, as a Beachbody Coach, you are totally independent so even if for some reason you dislike your Coach, you can still succeed with the systems that the company Beachbody has in place. But having a Coach that you can relate to is definitely an added bonus!

3.  Lifestyle - This is definitely not as important as the first two, because the coach that you relate to, who is also a "product of the product" may also be trying to succeed as a Beachbody Coach and still "learning the ropes". But let's say that the Coach that you are interested in is pretty successful, or seems to run a thriving coaching business, ask yourself these questions: "Is he/she living the life that I would like to live? Does he/she live a life of integrity?

Here's an example of LIFESTYLE. There are some Beachbody Coaches out there who seem like they place "materialism" up there with oxygen. They drive nice cars, wear fancy clothes and jewelry, and they may seem that appearance is everything. Now there is nothing wrong with that, because they can do anything they want because they worked hard for that, and it's their life. If you see yourself living that life, then by all means, gravitate towards a coach who lives that life because they can show you exactly how they did it.

And then there are other Coaches who are very successful, but do not get into the material things. They choose to focus on humanitarian and charitable projects. They live minimalist lifestyles, and sometimes give away a lot of their hard-earned income to the less fortunate. They may look like they are average Coaches, but trust me, they are anything but average, it's just that their priorities are a little different.

Oh, and there can also be an IN-BETWEEN. There are plenty of coaches who live simple lives, but also dive into the luxuries of life when they see fit. Now that's the life =).

Beachbody Group Workout at the Super Saturday event in Puerto Rico

So, I hope this helps you choose the BEST Beachbody Coach for you and your goals. Beachbody is a lifestyle in itself. The culture does not discriminate, it is open to anyone who is ready for a physical, mental, and financial change. It's done amazing things for me, and I promise it can do for you too, if you want it! =).

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Get Your Own Beachbody Blog via Blogger - Blog Set Up Service

One the best things that I've ever done as a Beachbody Coach was getting a blog started. I was never a writer, or someone who knew how to express myself. I was actually one of those people who would just wish that everyone could just read my mind already ha ha, any of you relate? =)

As with anything in life, in order to get to the next level, it was about me getting out of my comfort zone, and doing things that I was not familiar with. I've heard of, and have seen plenty of successful people become TOP COACHES by using a simple blog. I said to myself, if they can do it, so can I, and that's how it all started.

Living a Digital Nomadic life as an Online Beachbody Coach

Why are you starting a blog set up service for Beachbody Coaches?
It all started with me, and then my own coach team, and after that, I actually enjoyed doing it. I began creating quick and easy blogs using the BLOGGER format for my friends and people that I met during my travels, so I decided why not help the Beachbody Coach Community? It doesn't take me long at all to create a simple blog, so this allows me to help other entrepreneurs, as well as helping my own team succeed, and for me, that's what it's all about.

Do you only use Blogger/Blogspot to set up Beachbody Coach blogs?
Yes. There are other blogging platforms, some more professional than blogger/blogspot, but this is what I use, and it has proven to be successful for me, and it works! It's not about how fancy your blog or website looks, it's more about the content, and how people relate to you, and how you promote it. If the TOP COACHES in this business have become insanely successful using the blogger platform, then I think it's safe to say that it will work for you and I as well =).

Check out some Top Coaches below who use Blogger:

2014 Top Coach Melanie Mitro uses Blogger

My own personal blogger blog earns me retail sales and leads weekly! 

2013 Top Coach Lindsay Matway uses Blogger

Lindsay McGuire, Personal Trainer and Elite Coach

What does the initial Blog Set Up include?
- Customized Top Blog Header with your slogan or business name
- 5 Page Tabs (Ex: About Me, Shakeology, Beachbody Challenge, Recipes, Challenge Groups)
- Customized Color and Design to fit your personality and niche
- Online Contact Forms
- Social Buttons for content sharing
- Up to 5 online Beachbody Specific Banners for online retail sales and leads
- Social Network Buttons to connect prospects to your other networks

"I've always been in Introvert, so blogging is a way for me to connect with people on a mass scale"

` Arnel

How much will it cost for a simple blog set up?
- Only $50 delivered in 3-5 business days (one time fee)
- Only $75 if you want your blog up and running within 24-48 hours (Rush Service)
Keep in mind, this is a one-time only set up fee. There will be no hidden fees or monthly charges. After the initial set up, it's all yours!

*I will also provide free blogger tutorials to learn how to begin posting content to your blog. "One on One" advice via video chat is also available from me for a small fee.

All Sites Are Mobile-Friendly

Yes, blogs are perfect for guys too! =)

Do you create other blogs?
Yes, I can do blog set ups for Personal Fitness Trainers, Entrepreneurs, Athletes, Other Direct Marketing Businesses, and World Travelers.

I am ready to get a blog started, what's next?
Contact me directly here, and I look forward to helping you begin building your online business!

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My Favorite Part Of What I Do

The man who taught me about Entrepreneurship - my father

At a very young age, I remember helping my father with his restaurant and food concession business. I would wake up everyday, and I would witness my father working all the time. It's almost as if that's all he did. He was still in the Navy at the time, and on the weekends, he would be selling food at festivals and fairs all over the USA.

I'm on the very far right with my Stretch Armstrong

I didn't know what an Entrepreneur was, all I knew was that my father believed in working for himself. He told me one day that if you want something, you have to go and get it yourself, and that by working for someone else, you would never be able to achieve your fullest potential.

As I got older, I began to understand what my father was teaching me. I started to find work on my own and ventured out of the family business, but I always felt out of place. I always felt like I should be the owner of the companies that I worked for, or at least, that's what I envisioned. My father planted a seed in me that I could one day be an Entrepreneur and build my own business just like he did.

My father came from poverty in the Philippines. He is not college educated, and never considered himself as a professional. He's a hustler. He's a family man. He's my inspiration.

My father is my inspiration

Spartan Race with Dad

To see my father come from a 3rd world country and become successful in a 1st world country is inspiring. If he could do it, why not me?

As the years went by, I took on plenty of jobs, and even started businesses that either failed, or became successful, but I somehow lost my passion.

As humans, we are always looking for happiness. Some people find happiness and success at a very young age......I didn't. I took me awhile to find something that I was truly passionate about.

6 years ago, I found my passion in health and fitness and helping others along the way. Prior to that, I was out of shape, miserable, and was a borderline alcoholic. P90X changed my life.

Never forget where you came from

Everything that my father taught me at an early age started to come back to me in full swing. With my life in shambles, it was time to rebuild.....mind you I was already in my late 30's to early 40's. It has taken me all this time to find my true calling.

You see, life is mysterious. It doesn't work like you always want it too, but in the end, with patience, and the willingness to learn, things happen when you don't give up. Was it hard? YES. Is it still hard? ABSOLUTELY!

Anything worth doing will bring on many challenges. It's really about finding something that helps you propel forward. It's about finding a reason to believe, and finding that thing or person to fight for. In this case, it's my daughter and my family. Yes, I have goals and hobbies, and things that I like to do for myself, but my family will always be number one.

I work hard everyday for my family

There are a lot of things that I love about what I do. But if you were to ask me what my favorite part of what I do is......it would be the FREEDOM. It was never about the money, never was.....it was always about living my life on my own terms.

That's my favorite part.

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Why Become a Beachbody Coach?

What's the big deal? 

Just to set the record straight, I wanted to let you know that this post is by no means focused on trying to "RECRUIT" everyone into the Beachbody Coach lifestyle. In fact, I'll be honest with you, I am pretty darn picky on who I would like on my coach team anyways, but if you're reading this, I'm sure that you are amazing =)

To build a successful online fitness empire, it takes the right people, with the right attitude, and the right vision. Those are the people who I find that I connect with on a personal and business stand point. 

Personal Trainer VS Online Beachbody Coaching

Personal Trainer - Limited territory and clients, you have to be there to make money

Online Beachbody Coach - Unlimited territory/customers, work from anywhere around the world

If helping people is your goal, then isn't helping the masses more in-line with your goals?

Another point here. I am not someone who needs constant recognition, I am not flashy, and I don't get excited about materialistic rewards, or fancy tourist trap trips or BMW's. BUT......I do have goals, I love to travel, I love culture, I love to spend time with my family, I love staying active, I love being without a boss, I love volunteering, and I absolutely love helping people. Oh, and I love to eat....A LOT =)

"There is no such thing as a PERFECT Beachbody Coach, so don't think that you have to be"

Now I totally understand that it's ok to splurge every now and again, and trust me, I do just that sometimes, but through the years, I have learned to appreciate what I have, and everything else I receive is just a sheer bonus in my life. For me, it's not about what you have, it's about experiencing the special moments in your life with the people who matter most. 

So why become a Beachbody Coach?

I have to ask WHY NOT? If I shared the things that my coach family and I have done with the freedom that came from this opportunity, then and only then will you be able fully understand and visualize the BIG PICTURE of what Beachbody Coaching is all about. 

I cannot speak for everyone, but I have met so many amazing people with inspiring stories. I have come to understand that everyone has their own reasons, just like I have my own. No two dreams and goals are the same, there is always something different. But one thing is for sure, I have found that most people want to be more happy, more healthy, have more time in the day, and be more financially stable. Now I don't know about you, but if you throw away all the excuses, and open your mind to the possibilities, this can be the vehicle to help you with those 4 simple things. For me, it's totally worth the risk to achieve that.

But again, this is not for everyone. If you're LAZY, forget it! But if you have the right attitude, and posess a strong vision for your future, then that's a start.

Beachbody Super Saturday

(Hosted quarterly all over the USA and Canada) 

Learn, Socialize, Workout, Pay it Forward

"Beachbody Coaches are NOT Personal Trainers, we are merely people who enjoy the healthy lifestyle, and we simply share it with people, that's it"

What separates Beachbody Coaching from other similar opportunities? 

So I am not a comparison type of person because I know that there are so many amazing opportunities and products out there. But in a nutshell, here are some things to consider:

-  Beachbody Coaching allows you to work towards gaining the 4 simple things above: happiness, health, more time, and financial stability. 

- With a ton of amazing companies out there providing great health products and services, the Beachbody Coaching Business provides a one-stop shop solution for health and fitness. It's not about getting a Crossfit membership at a box, and then buying a supplement from another company. The opportunity provides fitness programs along with premium supplements for your nutritional goals. And on top of all of this, the top notch support from your very own coach family puts everything together. You're in business for yourself (Entrepreneur, CEO etc) but never by yourself. 

- Beachbody Coaching provides a healthy lifestyle that can be monetized by sharing it with people. 

- Unlimited Passive Income, which means having the ability to earn while you are pretty much sleeping. Nope, this is not a sales tactic, I do this all the time, and I'm still amazed! We are all brainwashed to thinking that the only way to make a living is to find a safe, secure job or being a slave to a traditional business. I'm sorry, but I don't want to make a living, I want to live my life! 

So one last time, why become a Beachbody Coach?

Hmmm, I don't know, you tell me =)

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My daughter and I 

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Beachbody Coach Travel

Success Club Trip - Walt Disney World

So you like to TRAVEL ehh =) Me too! 

I wanted to conjure up (not even sure if I am using the word correctly lol) this quick blog post because there isn't very many people who know about the TRAVEL INCENTIVES as a Beachbody Coach. So let me explain as much as I can, and as QUICK as I can!

Based on your performance as a Beachbody Coach/Entrepreneur, the company provides you with some amazing trips, here are some of the most popular ones:

- Success Club Trip: Any coach can register for this trip and eventually get their whole trip paid for. The incentive program allows you to set certain goals, and if met, the trip itself which most of the time is a cruise, can be paid in full, or partially paid for based on how you meet your goals, as well as the minimum requirements from the company.

- Leadership Retreat: This trip is for 5 Star Diamond QUALIFIED Coaches and above. In a nutshell, if you have helped 5 of your friends become entrepreneurs, you earn this trip which consists of some exclusive training and a lot of time for fun, exploring luxury destinations, and camaraderie with other leaders in the business.

- Elite Adventure: Now this trip is like the SUPER BOWl of all Beachbody Coach EARNED travel. If you are among the TOP 10 in the company, you have an exclusive invitation! The qualifications are pretty tough, but are definitely doable. With hard work, anyone can do this, but not very many coaches will. The elite adventure trip takes the Top Ten Coaches to exotic or far-away places. Some past trips have been in Europe and South America. Oh, and trust me, you get PAMPERED like royalty, maybe even better ha ha!

Quick video from the 2013 Elite Adventure in Tahiti

So those are the 3 top earned travel trips that the Beachbody Company offers to their Coach Network. Now don't let this list limit you to think that this is it....NO WAY JOSE! When you build your Beachbody Coaching business, you are building something that will continue to provide you and your family with RESIDUAL INCOME (google it lol). What does this mean? It means that your income will continue to come in, even when you are sleeping, not working, traveling etc. So let's say that you're in South East Asia, this means that you can literally stay as long as you want, or continue to jet set around the world because you can literally work your business from anywhere (there is internet)!

Like right now, I'm actually in Gothenburg, Sweden. This city is absolutely amazing! I'll be in Europe for a little over 2 months, I can't believe it, but that's what happens when you are consistent with building an online Beachbody Coaching business, you can travel for as long or short as you like =)

Working my Online Beachbody Business on the train from Norway to Sweden

I love the fact that I can travel and work from anywhere around the world!

Photo: Banaue, Philippines

Do you enjoy traveling? Are you looking for a way to do something that can help you become more healthy, happy, and financially independent? Well, look no further, it's right here =) Message me and I can help you get started, you're going to love the journey!

Happy Travels!

Disclaimer: Beachbody Coaching and the Beachbody Coaching business does not promise any level of success. Your success solely depends on your performance.

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Finding Your Niche as a Beachbody Coach

Finding Your Niche

A lot of people think that when you become a Beachbody Coach that you have to try to cater to EVERYONE! That is somewhat true, but it's really more about finding your NICHE, and once you've done that, it makes it much easier to brand yourself, along with your future fitness empire. Here are some examples of what some Beachbody Coaches specialize in and who they cater to:

- Single Parents
- College Students
- Families
- Young Professionals
- Athletes
- Personal Trainers who are interested in providing more options to their clients
- People with Weight Loss Goals
- Obstacle Course Racers
- Vegans
- Business Owners who want to diversify
- Over 50 and Fit
- Aspiring Entrepreneurs
- Pregnant Women
- Health Nuts

These are just a few examples of some NICHE MARKETS as a Beachbody Coach. As you can see, Beachbody Coaches can be anyone, and they are! What's even more exciting is that Beachbody Coaches can provide solutions to anyone who simply wants to be happy, healthy, and even financially free! Every Coach will have their own specialty, but that does not mean that they cannot help other people who have other goals. For example, I mostly help people who want to become better athletes and would like to train and prepare for an obstacle course race, endurance event or a 5K etc. But I can also help people who want to shed some pounds or want to get super ripped, that's because we (the company who we are affiliated with, Beachbody) have fitness and nutrition programs for everyone! As a Beachbody Coach, it is very important to find your niche because you will be able to make better use of your time in regards to the way that you post things on social media, how you relate to people, and all of this will come to play with your time management and productivity as a Beachbody Coach.

Here are some things to ask yourself that can maybe help you find your niche:

- What are you passionate about?
- Who do you hang around with?
- What social media channel are you savvy with?
- Which Beachbody fitness and nutrition programs have you done?
- What are your hobbies?
- Are you an introvert or an extrovert?

Finding your Niche is very important! 

I have been a Beachbody Coach since late 2010, and I didn't really find my niche until I found my passion in obstacle course racing (about a year into it), so it may take some time to find your niche, but that's ok, it will happen. I absolutely love helping people become better athletes, but at the same time, I am also heavily focused on finding aspiring entrepreneurs who love living the healthy lifestyle and has a little business savviness in their blood, because it's not all about helping people with their health and fitness goals (that's only the beginning), it's also about helping them get financially fit as well, and when you put two and two together, you get one heck of an awesome lifestyle!

I have seen people who were miserable, 100 pounds overweight, and unemployed who later became super healthy and amazingly ripped, and most inspiring of all, they became successful entrepreneurs by simply sharing what Beachbody has done for them. There are so many amazing stories of success with this Beachbody Coaching Opportunity that it would take a bazillion years to tell you =) I know, I'm being a little ridiculous, but it's true, there are so many lives being changed by this fitness movement, the question is, WHY NOT YOU? Why not now?

Beacbody Coaching - It's your time! 

Straight Up Facts on Beachbody Coaching

So if you are already a Beachbody Coach, then I encourage you to focus on your niche and continue to brand yourself according to that. It will be a TIME SAVER! And if you are not a Beachbody Coach, I think it's time that we talk, because the growth of this opportunity is insane, and if you don't hop onboard, guess what? Someone else will, so it might as well be you! =) Of course I am pretty selective with whom I bring on to my team, but if you have BIG GOALS and you love helping people, then that's definitely a start! Feel free to fill out this Coach Application by clicking here, then message me on Facebook, so I can see if you would be a good fit for the team. I look forward to chatting with you!

Looking forward to helping you find your true potential!

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How To Be A Successful Filipino Beachbody Coach

Success as a Filipino Beachbody Coach

For the record, I am a Full Time Star Diamond Beachbody Coach, and also a PROUD Filipino-American. I decided to create a blog post about this to help other Filipino-Americans understand that it is very possible to become successful as a Beachbody Coach, as well as an ENTREPRENEUR.

I have been a Beachbody Coach since late 2010, and when I started, there were not very many filipinos pursuing the goal of becoming a Beachbody Coach. Even to this day, you do not see very many Filipinos on the recognition stage at the Beachbody Coach events. My question that I always ask myself is WHY? Filipinos are one of the most hard-working, loyal, and committed people on the planet, so why aren't there very many filipinos flocking to the opportunity? Since my success with P90X in late 2010, I have been contacted by hundreds of filipinos from all over the world about getting in shape. One of the questions that I always get is "Can I still get good results while still eating filipino food?" Yes, there is a huge difference in the food culture with the filipino community, but just like anything, it's all about wanting to change some things in your life, to change some things in your life, and sometimes it means having to do things differently from what you're accustomed too.

There are many reasons why I believe that you cannot find very many filipinos striving for success as a Beachbody Coach, or an entrepreneur for that matter, and I will share some of them with you below, but I will mainly focus on ways that filipinos can be successful in this fast-growing industry. Before I begin, I would like to say that I love my filipino culture, and this post does not represent all filipinos. I know that there are many filipinos who are moving up the ranks in the Beachbody Coaching Business, but it would definitely be nice to see more. Also, for the record, I do not support and promote racism, and although this post is about success as a filipino Beachbody Coach, anyone can use and customize this information to succeed as a Beachbody Coach whether they are filipino or not. Beachbody Coaching is for everyone!

Here are some ways to become a SUCCESSFUL Filipino Beachbody Coach:

WHITE RICE - Get rid of it! Now this might seem pretty intense, but the truth hurts. It's no secret that if you want good results (you know like abs), it is best to get your CARBS from whole grains. Trust me, it was very tough for me to switch from white rice to brown rice, but my goal was bigger than my craving for eating white rice. You don't have to quit cold turkey, try eating it in moderation first, then slowly make the switch to brown rice. Once you have achieved your health and fitness goal, you can simply eat it as a cheat meal every now and again. This goes for a lot of filipino foods that are not very healthy. In order to become successful as a Beachbody Coach, it starts with you, making yourself better and healthier. Just because you do not eat white rice everyday doesn't mean you're a filipino sell out, it means that you care about your health, your life, and your family, so don't let anyone tell you differently. I've seen way too many filipinos live short lives because of chronic illnesses that could have been prevented by eating healthier foods. Make good food choices, be open to Beachbody Fitness and Nutrition, and share it with the community, you can make a difference!

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NOT ALL SUCCESSFUL FILIPINOS ARE DOCTORS - Growing up in a filipino household and attending a lot of filipino events, there was always people talking about how successful this filipino doctor was, and how rich they were as a medical professional. Almost every single time, I would hear someone brag about how rich their doctor friend was. I mean, I get it already. These people have worked hard for what they have, but what about the other successful people? What about the restaurant owners, the financial gurus, the self-made people, and franchise owners? Why weren't they getting any credit? I grew up in a family of entrepreneurs. My grand parents owned small retail shacks and restaurants. My father ended up owning a number of restaurants, and even a very successful catering and concession business in Florida. I grew up wanting to be in business for myself. The idea of working for someone just DID NOT interest me one bit, and I knew at an early age that it wasn't for me. So yes, I get it. Not a lot of filipinos grew up in households with entrepreneur minds, but that doesn't mean that you cannot be one. Beachbody Coaching teaches you how to become an entrepreneur, and how to make it on your own. Most filipinos have the mind set of working for other people all of their working lives, it's how they were raised. But I want to tell you that filipinos come from a very hard-working culture, so why not work hard for yourself? All it takes is a decision, because you already know what hard work and dedication is all about. So take that hardcore work ethic, and go in business for yourself, it will be a lot more rewarding! There are many medical professionals who have retired and have gone on to make Beachbody Coaching their full time gig. Isn't is cool to be able to help people as a medical professional as a hobby versus a career? Doctors volunteer their services and help people all over the world. Whether you are a doctor, lawyer, or whatever.... Beachbody Coaching can allow you the freedom of doing your passion when you want, where you want, and most importantly, on your own terms. Now that's freedom!

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INFLUENTIAL -  We all come from a culture where we are easily influenced by media, and other things such as your job, friends and family. I think it's ok to be influenced, if what is influencing you is positive and can better your life. I think that this is always a challenge by not just filipinos, but for everyone. I remember growing up and hearing conversations like: go to school, get good grades, go to college, and get a good job! "Everyone is doing it!" Now I'm definitely not knocking education, in fact, I highly encourage it! But instead of going for a good job, why not start a business? Don't wait after 20-40 years to find out that all that time you were making your boss rich and paying for his/her family vacations, when you could've been building a strong financial future for you and your family. Beachbody Coaching teaches you how to build a business part-time while you are working full time at your job, and in 2 to 5 years, you will eventually be able to enjoy a 6-7 figure residual to help you live the rest of your life, the best of your life! It doesn't have to take 20-40 years to retire if you play your cards right. Be careful who you are influenced by, if it doesn't benefit you and your family in a positive way, then most likely you are wasting your time, and nobody has time for that! =)

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CULTURE - I can't give up white rice, working out is a western thing, I can't speak good english, I don't have a big network, I don't have a lot of friends, my job is a workout so I don't need to workout.....I've heard all the excuses in the book. Just like anyone else, filipinos will also make excuses why they don't have any money and time to live a healthier lifestyle, and even become a Beachbody Coach. Listen, it's not a culture thing, a money thing, or a time thing, it's your life that we're talking about here. Rather than making excuses about not having enough time to workout, or not having the skills on how to become a better version of yourself financially, maybe try focusing on what is the most important thing in your life, and start making things happen. I used to make a lot of excuses, and I hid behind them all the time, because it was the easy way out. You may think that you have to work harder as a minority, but that should even be more motivation to become successful, to fight for you and what you believe in, and to show the community that yes, filipinos can also be successful as a Beachbody Coach. Now I'm not saying that Beachbody Coaching can be the solution to your health and wealth problems, I'm saying that it is, and I am proof of that. =) If you want a better life, I encourage you to refrain from making any culture excuses, just start making things happen. If you need help, I am here for you!

Working out in Baclaran, Philippines

Arnel Banawa is a Star Diamond Beachbody Coach focused on ending the trend of obesity though Beachbody fitness and nutrition, helping the sport of obstacle course racing grow, and promoting independent world travel. Connect with me on Facebook!


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Arnel Banawa Confessions - Q&A Time

Let me start off by saying that I am not the type of person who enjoys being in the SPOTLIGHT. I'm sure that a lot of you know me from some of the obstacle course racing videos that I create for my OCRTUBE media project, and you will see that most of my videos are FOCUSED on other people, and not myself =).

It brings me joy to be able to document the journey, struggles, and triumphs of the people around me, and that's one of the reasons why I am very passionate about what I do as a Beachbody Coach, I just love helping people, and making it about them.

So WHY a Q&A about me?

I've turned down a few interviews only because again, I just do not feel comfortable being in the spotlight, I actually run from it, not because I'm afraid, but mostly because I take my life and my family VERY seriously, I enjoy my private life, as I'm sure that most of you do as well.

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I've learned a lot as a Beachbody Coach, in terms of leading my team and challengers to success, and it's been a rollercoaster, but these are the things that have made me SPARTAN strong. I stay out of the limelight so that I can focus on the people who matter most to me, like my family and my coach team. These people have dedicated A LOT of their blood, sweat, and tears with me, and they truly deserve my full attention, so I reserve that EXCLUSIVELY for them. =)

I've created a few social media channels for other people to learn more about me, and what I do because I know the importance of building relationships. If I'm not relatable, then why would people want me to coach them right?

A lot of people ask me what I do for a living, and they are always shocked to find out that I am a full-time Beachbody Coach! I mean, I literally run an internet fitness company from my smartphone and/or my macbook, and that's how I am able to travel and film a lot of the obstacle races that you see on my YOUTUBE channel. Again, I don't say this to brag because it was pretty damn TOUGH to get where I am, and I am just now scratching the surface and getting started. People think SUCCESS just comes easy sometimes especially if they're only looking from the outside in, BUT I struggled a lot for years! I've hit rock bottom, slept in my car for months on end, and used to live off of RAMEN NOODLES (that's a good week), so I know about struggle. I know what HARD is. It's not fun, and all I knew was that I didn't want to live that crappy life anymore, so I quit making excuses. I focused on being an honorable father to my daughter, and everything started coming into place.

My daughter and I

My social media channels are focused on sharing my journey with people (good and bad) and to hopefully make an impact around the world. It's NOT to show off, or make anyone think that I am better than they are (because I'm not), I definitely have a lot of weaknesses, and I am by no means PERFECT, no way!

I am just like most of you who just wants to be happy, provide for my family, travel around the world, and leave a legacy.

So back to the Q&A, I've had a number of questions lately about what I do, and who I am, so instead of spending all day messaging and sharing on my social networks, I felt that it would make sense to post a blog on some of the common questions that I've been receiving, so here goes! =) I'm just going to cover a few questions now, and will post another blog later.

ARE YOU SINGLE?
Yes, I am single. It's not that I don't believe in marriage or relationships, it's because it's not a priority for me. I've met a ton of people who are unhappy, and they always say this, "If I could just find someone to be with me, then I would be happy". That BS!! Make yourself happy, and the person you meet someday will just enhance your life. I don't ever go out looking for relationships, it's not natural. Things will happen when it's meant to happen, so my piece of advice is to relax and enjoy your life! Learn to be happy with who you are first, and you'll be surprised how amazing your life will be.

HOW ARE YOU ABLE TO TRAVEL ALL THE TIME?
Well, I don't really travel all the time, but I have a online business that allows me to be location-independent. As long as I have internet, I can work from anywhere around the world. And FYI, this didn't happen overnight (so don't think for a minute that this opportunity just fell into my lap), I went through many failed businesses since 2002, and finally found something that gave me the opportunity to become digitally nomadic. Not everyone can travel like I do or would like to travel like I do, but I'm not like everyone, and you shouldn't be either.

Bagan, Myanmar

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WHAT WORKOUTS DO YOU DO AND RECOMMEND?
I've been doing Beachbody Specific Workouts since 2010. My first program that I completed was P90X which helped me hit some PR's (1:36 half marathon, 19:30 5K) and I even hit some podium wins in OCR being in the top 10% precent. I think that I've completed most of the advanced Beachbody programs (primarily the ones that are strength and athletic-based specific), and I continue to do the workouts, mostly creating hybrid programs to help me stay in peak physical condition for adventure traveling and filming races in some of the most toughest terrains around the world. They've worked for me all these years, and the company Beachbody continues to be innovative with the latest movements in exercise science. I recommend that people do whatever they feel is good for them. It's not about what I do, it's about what your goals are. If you ask me to help you, I can only give you advice based on what I've learned with my experiences with my workouts, as well as learning from some of the best OCR and endurance athletes in the world.

WHY DON'T YOU RACE COMPETITIVELY ANYMORE?
Almost 3 years ago I endured my first injury while obstacle racing. I popped my knee out going down a mountain in Killington, VT. Since then, my knee has never been the same. I also unfortunately inherited the infamous Gout from my family line, which has gotten a lot worse with age, especially with some of my more extreme workouts, including long distance running. I was feeling sorry for myself for the longest time because of the athletic goals that I set for myself, the ones that I could not achieve because of my condition. But I have come to a realization that I cannot control everything, so it's best to make due with what I have, and make the best of my life and appreciate the fact that I am alive and healthy.

I still workout, I still run, I still live an active lifestyle, and instead of training for a race, I am simply training just to be active and happy. These days I am more focused on my nutrition, coaching people, and growing my cause-related media project.

Filming the Nuclear Race UK - 2016 

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So to wrap things up, I'd like to say that I've had a wonderful 45 years of learning the in's and out's of life, and I look forward to continuing my journey because the day that I stop learning is the day I stop living, and I'm definitely not done yet! 

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Work Spaces While You Travel

Lancaster Train Station, Pennsylvania

This is a pretty important topic for me since I find myself traveling a lot for my OCRTUBE media project. But in order for me to continue supporting my project, I also have to continue working my online fitness business. Having an online business has it's benefits, but it can also be challenging when it comes to having a set work schedule, there' no such thing, at least for me.

Just to back up a bit, I travel about 7 months out of the year filming obstacle course races. And most people do not know this, but I do this for free! To support my cause-related media project, I rely on my online fitness business to fund my project. Yes, my current online Beachbody Coaching business is basically the financial backing for my ocr media project. The goal for my ocr media project is to help the sport of obstacle racing grow globally, while raising awareness for some of my favorite charities. Everyone has a way that they would like to give back, so this is my good deed for the sport that I am passionate about, and it also supports the causes that I truly love.

Working at Old City Coffee - Philadelphia, PA

BACK TO THE TOPIC

So since I am traveling all the time, the most challenging part is finding the time and space to work online. Traveling in 3rd world countries are the most challenging since WIFI is not always available.

I find myself working in these types of places the most:
-  Coffee Shops
-  Work Spaces
-  Hotels, Hostels, Airbnb's
-  Airports

Working at the Philadelphia House - City Hostel | Philly, PA

 Working at ISC - NYC

For me, atmosphere is everything. I do enjoy working in coffee shops the most. Although work spaces have better internet, some of these places do not have the social interaction that I enjoy. I sometimes take breaks and get all caught up chatting with other digital entrepreneurs about what they do, and get tips on other work space travel locations.

Airports, although convenient, is my least favorite place to work. When I am in between flights or have long layovers, I try to be productive with my time, but it always makes me feel rushed knowing that I only have a limited time. Airports just feel very, very hectic to me, and I do not like the feeling that way =). I also dislike it when I am working on an online project, and it's time to board the plane and I'm right in the middle of something big! Un-finished business is just one of my pet peeves, anyone else feel this way?

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Working at hotels, hostels, and airbnb's can be very relaxing, but I find that the internet is not as consistent. Hotels are great, but they tend to be pricey. Hostels are cheap and a great way to meet other travelers, and although most of the time they have decent internet, these places can get pretty rowdy at times. Airbnb's are good for your wallet. I tend to book airbnb accommodations when I want to be anti-social, yeah....I get like that a lot especially if I know that I have a lot of work to do.  Airbnb's can be a great place to work, but the WIFI can be inconsistent and far away from things like markets and sight-seeing adventures. Whenever I book an Airbnb, I always ask about their internet, but it's not always working when I get there. =)

Working at Callowhill Coffee Shop - Reading, PA

WORK SCHEDULE

I try to keep things simple. I do have somewhat of a schedule that I try to follow, but it doesn't always work as planned, in fact, it never does. When you travel all the time, there is no set day when you are arriving and departing. I do a lot of last minute travel, so that makes things even more difficult for me. Here's what a general work schedule looks for me:

- Film and edit obstacle race videos on the weekends
- Complete video editing on Mondays (that is if I only have one video project, if I have two or more, video editing can go well into wednesdays and even thursdays, which I try my best not to do)
- Work my Online Beachbody Business from Tuesday to Friday (this is a huge priority because this is currently my primary income)

So I know that my above schedule is very broad, but setting days to work on my OCRTUBE project and my Beachbody Business is very important. BALANCE is key =).

Working at Amigo Hostel - Amsterdam, Netherlands

THAT'S IT FOR WORK SPACES

For someone who's office is their backpack, it can be daunting at times. Some people think that it's a dream come true to wake up in a different place almost every week, and trust me, I'm not at all complaining, but it can take some time to get used to. It's definitely not for everyone, and you can easily be UN-productive, but the one thing that I always have to remember is that if I don't work, I will not be able to travel and help people change lives, and that's the whole reason why I do what I do =).

Do you have entreprenuer tendencies, or open to multiple sources of income? Feel free to contact me, I'd love to share some ideas with you. I'm also available for video chat, serious inquiries only please =).