#192: John Spencer Ellis– Using Martial Arts, Coaching and Brain Training to Reach Peak Performance
Summary: <a href="http://www.success101podcast.com/192">www.success101podcast.com/192</a><br> <br> <br> <br> John’s unique business success story started in a 380 sq. ft. studio apartment where he slept on the floor. He had just $2,000. What began as a personal training business has grown into a global multi-million dollar group of corporations providing a variety of educational, consulting and entrepreneurial products and services. John has helped create over 500,000 jobs.<br> FITNESS AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS EXPERIENCE:<br> Each week, over one million people enjoy a fitness, coaching and personal development program John developed. His systems are used in the top resorts, spas and fitness centers. John is the CEO of the <a href="http://www.nestacertified.com/" rel="noopener">National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA)</a>, <a href="http://www.personaltrainerhalloffame.com/" rel="noopener">Personal Trainer Hall of Fame (PFHF)</a>, <a href="http://www.fitnesshalloffame.com/" rel="noopener">Fitness Hall of Fame (FHOF)</a>, <a href="http://www.spencerinstitute.com/" rel="noopener">Spencer Institute for Life Coaching (SI)</a>, <a href="http://www.triathloncoachcertification.com/" rel="noopener">International Triathlon Coaching Association (ITCA)</a>, and the <a href="http://www.mmaca.net/" rel="noopener">Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association (MMACA)</a>. John created Adventure Boot Camp. He also co-created Intense Mixed Performance Accelerated Cross Training (IMPACT), Kung-fu Fitness, TACTIX and co-developed Survival Combat Fitness (SCF). His programs are used by Cirque du Soleil, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, U.S. Secret Service, FBI and Coast Guard, and he’s consulted the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championships).<br> SPEAKER/PRESENTER:<br> John delivered the Commencement Speech for (IVC) Irvine Valley College and shared the stage/screen with the following luminaries: Jack Canfield (Chicken Soup for the Soul), Mark Victor Hansen (Chicken Soup for the Soul), Leigh Steinberg, Daymond John (Shark from Shark Tank), Kevin Harrington (Shark from Shark Tank), Jeff Hoffman (Billionaire & founder of Priceline.com), Barbara De Angelis, Jon Biel, Lewis Howes, Grant Cardone, Denis Waitley, Frank Maguire (founder of Fed-Ex), Leeza Gibbins (Emmy award winner, NYT best-selling author, winner, Celebrity Apprentice), Michael Gerber (E-Myth), Les Brown, Joe Vitale, Simon T. Bailey, John Assaraf, JJ Virgin, Tai Lopez, Ali Brown, James Malinchak (ABC’s Secret Millionaire), Forbes Riley, James Altucher, Brian Tracy, Larry Benet, Dr. John Demartini, Marie Diamond, Topher Morrison, Martin Rooney, Kevin Nations, Peter Thomson, Gary Goldstein (producer, Pretty Woman), Caleb Maddox, Dr. Robi Ludwig, Ryan Lee, Jesse Elder, Marie Forleo, T. Harv Eker, Dr. Bruce Lipton, and many others. He has also been an expert panelist for TEDmed and fitness expert for eHow.<br> AUTHOR/CO-AUTHOR:<br> New Rules of Success, The Compass, The Code, How Badly Do You Want It, Peak Vitality, Power of Champions, The Wellness Code, The Ultimate Life Coach Business Book, Collaboration Economy, Rapid Body Makeover and Health and Wellness Today.<br> <br> John has collaborated on books with other leading experts such as Dr. Oz, Dr. Deepak Chopra, Dr. Dean Ornish, Dr. Wayne Dyer, Dr. John Gray, Eckhart Tolle, Dr. Andrew Weil, Dr. Michael Beckwith, Kevin Harrington, Yanik Silver and Mariel Hemingway.<br> <br> <br> ENDURANCE ATHLETE:<br> John has ridden his bicycle enough miles to circle Earth. He competed in over 100 sports competitions including the Ironman triathlon. He also finished 5th at the U.S. National Run/Bike Championships and won the Montebello Cycling Classic and Roadrunner Inline Skating Competition.<br> MARTIAL ARTIST:<br> John has earned a 2nd degree black belt in Kung-fu, black belt in Ninjutsu, red belt in Tae Kwon Do, blue belt in Krav Maga,
