Josh Trent shares how he left a cubicle job to follow his passion in the wellness industry. His journey benefitted his own health and now he’s promoting wellness in people’s lives using technology. We talk about trends and wearable technology in this episode.
founder of WellnessForce.com, is the host of Wellness Force Radio Podcast, a Wellness Consultant, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Quantified Self enthusiast & expert in Fitness Technology. Josh’s motivation to create Wellness Force in 2009 and coach over 10,000 training sessions is rooted deep in the fabric of where he came from; an early childhood & adolescent life plagued with weight & health struggles.
Along his personal and professional health journey since 2005, Josh has trained with numerous world-class fitness professionals including Juan Carlos Santana, Paul Chek, Todd Durkin, Alwyn Cosgrove & Mike Boyle.
With over 10 years of high-level experience in the health & fitness industry, Josh has been consulted by athletes, physicians, corporate executives and special populations for his work in functional fitness.
Josh has provided content for multiple fitness & digital health publications such as WellnessFX, The National Academy of Sports Medicine, Nuviun Digital Health, the Fitness Industry Technology Council & San Diego Pacific Magazine. Currently certified by multiple NCCA accredited fitness organizations, Josh continues his own transformation by publishing valuable digital health and wellness content and education in 2015.
Think Like A Journalist Quote
If a story is in you, it has to come out. –William Faulkner
Success Quote
“Do the thing and you will have the power.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson
Top Tips For Wellness Brands To Attract & Engage Consumers
- Meet people where they are.
- Consumers want accountability. Help them stay on track.
- Life logging apps are transforming people and businesses.
- Create content and guest post to other blogs.
- Create a Facebook group and drive people to join by giving away quality content.
Multimedia Resource
Evernote Josh uses the business card premium service (which at the time of this recording is about $5/month) instead of carrying business cards.
Book
The Power Of Habit by Charles Duhig
Contact
Phone Number: 619.274.1017
Skype: fitnessSD
Email: Josh@wellnessforce.com
Mentioned In This Episode
TBJA 022 Ed Alexander: Use Graphics & LinkedIn To Grow Your Brand
National Academy Of Sports Medicine (NASM)
Articles by Josh Trent
http://wellnessforce.com/resource/stop-buying-wearables-and-start-living/
http://wellnessforce.com/resource/4-wellness-apps-for-healthy-foodies/
http://wellnessforce.com/resource/josh-trent-listed-in-top-50-digital-health-influencers/
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