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Episode 3 From paper routes to executive suites: Nathan’s Journey of Growth, Grit, Leadership
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🎧 Episode Synopsis
In this raw and honest episode of Slicing Through the Noise, Deputy Managing Director Nathan opens up about the highs and lows of his journey—from growing up as one of seven kids in a large family to navigating tax debt, business ownership, and major leadership responsibilities. Nathan shares candid stories of his early jobs, how McDonald’s instilled a customer-first mindset, and what it really took to lead others in both fitness and corporate spaces.
From nearly going broke to learning how to lead with accountability and authenticity, this conversation is packed with real-life lessons for anyone scaling themselves and their business.
Whether you’re building your first team, rebuilding from a financial mistake, or trying to stay grounded in the chaos, Nathan’s journey is a powerful guide to what leadership really looks like behind the scenes.
📌 Episode Breakdown
00:00 – 05:42 | Origins of a Leader
Growing up in a household of nine
Lessons in resilience, discipline, and humility
How early family dynamics shaped leadership instincts
05:43 – 11:55 | First Jobs, Big Lessons
Paper routes, trolleys, McDonald's: building customer service DNA
The power of showing up and learning from everyday people
Learning people skills through repetition and accountability
11:56 – 18:23 | Who You Surround Yourself With Matters
What happens when you have the wrong people around
Mentorship, values, and checking your own behavior
Staying grounded and seeking wisdom from others
18:24 – 24:01 | Discovering a Passion for Fitness
Starting in personal training and loving the grind
How transformation begins in the mind
Seeing beyond aesthetics to deeper purpose
24:02 – 30:15 | Early Leadership in Fitness
Starting at Vision Personal Training
Learning to lead clients who were older and more experienced
Building trust, authority, and presence
30:16 – 36:33 | Humility, Cockiness & Coaching
Being humbled by feedback
Recognizing when ego gets in the way
Growing into self-awareness and emotional maturity
36:34 – 43:11 | Becoming an Owner: The Real Cost
Vendor finance, buying the studio, and hidden problems
Discovering a $110,000 tax debt
Crisis, confrontation, and the cost of blind spots
43:12 – 49:19 | Facing the Financial Truth
Taking responsibility and fixing the mess
Learning financial literacy the hard way
The value of being uncomfortable with the numbers
49:20 – 55:00 | Building for the Long Term
Introducing structure, systems, and sustainable growth
Supporting people and process
Staying aligned with the original vision
55:01 – 60:00 | Final Lessons & Legacy
How leadership evolves over time
Working with family, leading with integrity
Advice for anyone scaling something meaningful
🎯 Key Takeaway
“You can’t grow a business faster than you grow yourself. Leadership is personal—make it count.” – Nathan
Perfect For
Leaders navigating personal and professional growth
Entrepreneurs managing financial setbacks
Coaches, mentors, and people developers
Anyone looking to lead from a place of self-a
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