Simple Fitness Changes for Salespeople on the Go, Ep #481
Sales Reinvented
Ian Cartwright thrives on maintaining headspace through disciplined organization, both physically and mentally. Drawing inspiration from his training routine, he likens his approach to rowing—focusing on executing every stroke perfectly rather than worrying about the outcome. For Ian, success in sales, much like athletic performance, comes from controlling the controllables: dedicating time to preparation, fitness, and structure. By keeping his environment and routines in order, Ian believes the desired results will naturally follow.Joining me is Ian, a New Zealand-based sales coach,...
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Small Fitness Habits, Big Sales Wins, Ep #480
Sales Reinvented
There’s a powerful link between physical fitness and professional sales performance, and my guest, Nick Kane, founder and managing partner of Janek Performance Group, joins me to dig into the details this week. With over 25 years of experience, Nick shares compelling insights on how building healthy habits and maintaining physical well-being can sharpen your focus, increase energy, boost confidence, and fortify resilience—essentials for thriving in the demanding world of sales. From morning routines and movement throughout the workday to the importance of treating health as an investment,...
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Morning Routines That Boost Sales Energy and Focus, Ep #479
Sales Reinvented
On the show this week, I’m joined by renowned sales expert Mark Hunter—also known as "The Sales Hunter"—for a dynamic conversation about the powerful link between physical fitness and sales performance. Mark shares personal stories and actionable insights, drawing from decades of experience, including his global speaking and best-selling books like "A Mind for Sales" and "High Profit Prospecting." We explore how daily fitness habits foster energy, resilience, and relentless discipline—essential ingredients for thriving in the demanding world of professional sales. You’ll hear...
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How Fitness Habits Drive Sales Success, Ep #478
Sales Reinvented
Karen Kelly’s approach to corporate sales has always gone beyond scripts and talk tracks—it’s rooted in her personal commitment to fitness and wellbeing. Early in her career, Karen set herself apart not just through her expertise, but through the discipline of starting each day with a run. Her colleagues quickly came to recognize that when she arrived fresh from her morning exercise, Karen was “unstoppable.” This daily ritual gave her mental clarity, energy, and stamina for the long days and tough meetings ahead. Unlike others who needed a caffeine boost by midafternoon, Karen found...
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Why Strong Bodies Build Better Sales Careers, Ep #477
Sales Reinvented
This week on the show, we welcome Denis Champagne—a trilingual sales coach, elite athlete, and creator of the Body Business Balance framework—for a powerful conversation all about the link between physical fitness and sales performance. Drawing on over 35 years of experience in international sales leadership and coaching, Denis shares how athletic discipline, strength training, and healthy lifestyle choices can transform not only your personal well-being but also your professional sales results. From the value of discipline over motivation, to practical advice on building resilience...
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Managing Stress and Burnout on the Road Through Healthy Habits, Ep #476
Sales Reinvented
Renowned negotiation strategist Dr. Keld Jensen—ranked among the top three negotiation experts globally and author of 27 books, including the upcoming "The Smart Negotiator" joins me on the show to shine a spotlight on the powerful link between physical fitness and professional sales performance. As someone who spends more than 200 days a year on the road advising governments and Fortune 500 companies, Keld brings invaluable personal insights on how exercise, nutrition, sleep, and even fasting keep him sharp, resilient, and creative—no matter the demands of travel or high-stakes...
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Improving Sales Results With These Simple Daily Fitness Habits, Ep #475
Sales Reinvented
Brandon Cornthwaite’s story is one of discipline overcoming distraction. Growing up in South Africa, a country shaped by military rigor, Brandon’s journey took him from the world of elite cycling to a life in the military. Throughout his varied career, Brandon discovered that maintaining physical fitness wasn’t just about health—it was key to unlocking energy, focus, and professional success. Living with ADHD, Brandon dedicated himself to exercise as a way to boost cognitive performance, manage neurotransmitter balance, and avoid the need for medication. His commitment to staying...
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Fitness Habits That Elevate Your Sales, Ep #474
Sales Reinvented
Kristie Jones — sales consultant, B2B SaaS expert, and author of "Selling Your Way In”- discovered that her best workouts aren’t defined by the time of day, but by consistency. After long, sometimes challenging days at the sales office, Kristie prefers to “defrag” with evening exercise sessions, finding them the perfect way to unwind and recharge. Rather than chasing morning routines, she focuses on fitting in activity at least five days a week, motivated by the endorphin boost each session brings. For Kristie, the most important part of fitness is enjoying the process and staying...
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From Burnout to Breakthrough Sales Success Through Wellness, Ep #473
Sales Reinvented
There’s a powerful connection between physical fitness and professional sales success. Bob Woods, a leading LinkedIn and social selling strategist, best-selling author, and Chief Product Officer at Social Sales Link, shares how fitness energizes and builds resilience—key ingredients that help sales professionals shine in their roles. From his personal journey of losing 120 pounds to the daily habits that keep him sharp, Bob offers practical strategies and real-world examples of how movement, sleep, and consistency fuel both business achievements and personal health. Whether it’s treating...
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Uplevel Your Sales with Fitness and Mindset Routines, Ep #472
Sales Reinvented
Laura Hayton, Head of Business Development North at Transicon and a passionate advocate for the power of physical fitness in boosting sales performance, is with us on the show this week. Laura opens up about her personal journey, revealing how strength training helped her overcome anxiety, build resilience, and unlock a new level of professional success—all while balancing the demands of her career and being a single mother to neurodivergent twins. We explore the direct connections between physical well-being and high performance in sales, and discuss the practical steps sales professionals...
info_outlineThis week on the show, we welcome Denis Champagne—a trilingual sales coach, elite athlete, and creator of the Body Business Balance framework—for a powerful conversation all about the link between physical fitness and sales performance.
Drawing on over 35 years of experience in international sales leadership and coaching, Denis shares how athletic discipline, strength training, and healthy lifestyle choices can transform not only your personal well-being but also your professional sales results.
From the value of discipline over motivation, to practical advice on building resilience and maintaining focus, Denis offers actionable insights for sales professionals who want to perform at their best without burning out.
This episode is packed with inspiration to help you strengthen both your body and your career.
Outline of This Episode
- [00:00] Using fitness enhance sales performance without burnout
- [05:26] Sales and fitness both require doing disliked tasks for greater benefits.
- [07:07] Encourage clients to clarify their goals to inspire self-motivation and decision-making
- [10:13] Community and self-care help manage life's challenges
- [11:13] Denis’ top three fitness and performance dos and don’ts
- [12:44] A real-world example of improving sales performance through physical fitness
The Overlooked Link: Fitness and Elite Sales Performance
Sales is often seen as a mental game—strategy, psychology, and persuasion take center stage. But Denis reframes fitness as more than exercise—he defines it as the ability to navigate your life with more resilience, sustainability, and leverage.
Translate that to sales, and it’s easy to see the overlap: high-performing salespeople serve others best when their own bodies and minds operate optimally. Sales is fundamentally about serving others.
When we neglect our health, we lose the capacity to serve our clients well. You can’t sell “at your best” if you’re rundown, fatigued, or lacking motivation.
Lift Heavy, Eat Real, Sleep Deep
What fitness practices create the biggest impact? Denis leans heavily into the importance of strength training, a lesson carried from his days as a gold-medal squash player and still relevant today.
Maintaining muscle and strength is important as we age, he says—both for longevity and for keeping your edge in high-pressure fields like sales.
His formula is simple:
- Lift heavy.
- Eat real food.
- Sleep well.
Denis’s approach to nutrition is simple: If it has more than two ingredients or your great-grandmother wouldn’t recognize it, it’s not real food.
This approach demystifies healthy eating, making it easier to adopt a well-balanced diet.
Discipline Over Motivation: The Secret Driver of Consistent Success
A recurring theme in the episode is the distinction between motivation and discipline. Both in fitness and sales, motivation is fleeting—what matters most is the discipline to act even when you don’t feel like it.
Discipline is about doing what you need to do, regardless of how you feel, Denis explains.This lesson carries profound importance for salespeople.
Prospecting, cold-calling, or other less-loved tasks are akin to tough gym sessions; they’re rarely fun, but crucial.
Clarity of why ensures discipline takes over when motivation fades—Denis cites research where “why” was deemed the single most important word in the English language.
Community, Consistency, and the Value of Now
Sales, like fitness, can be isolating. Denis urges professionals to connect with supportive communities—whether fellow athletes, peers, or accountability groups.
Sharing progress, celebrating personal bests, and rallying together builds positive momentum and fortifies against burnout.
Don’t wait too long to make changes; life moves quickly, and postponing hard but beneficial changes only makes them harder later.
Embrace challenges today, and you’ll age—and sell—with greater vitality and ease.
Fitness as a Foundation for Achievement
Denis closes by sharing a real-world example of a coaching client who became a world champion swimmer while building a thriving private counseling practice.
The consistent planning and rigorous routine required by athletic training mirrored and strengthened his business habits. As Denis wisely notes, “How you do one thing is how you do everything.”
Physical fitness is an investment in your professional edge. Appreciate your life, strive to be stronger, take on the tough challenges—and remember that your discipline in the gym shows up in your sales numbers.
Selling is about serving, but to truly serve others, you must first care for yourself. That’s the real win-win.
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