When I first opened my gym, I thought I needed to surround myself with people in the same industry to feel understood. What I didn’t expect was that one of my most impactful business relationships would come from a coffee shop a few blocks away.

In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend Megyn Rodgers, owner of The Molecule Effect, to talk about what building businesses side by side—in completely different industries—has taught us about leadership, success, and community.

We talk about redefining success, hiring for personality over skill, letting go of control, building trust with your team, and why having business “spotters” matters more than having all the answers.

I also kick things off with a Hey Coach listener question about feeling embarrassed to share struggles when it seems like everyone else is crushing it.

If you’re craving honest conversations about entrepreneurship, leadership, and what it really takes to build a business, this episode is for you.

Connect with Megyn:

Website: www.themoleculeeffect.com

Instagram: @themoleculeeffect

LinkedIn: Megyn Rodgers

Email: megyn@themoleculeeffect.com

If this episode resonated and you want more conversations about business, leadership, movement, and sustainable success, you can find me here:

🌐 Website: https://www.leslieboyce.com

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieboyce_

📝 Substack: https://leslieboyce.substack.com

✉️ Email: leslie@thefitnessofbusiness.com

I share weekly insights, behind-the-scenes reflections, and resources for business owners who want to grow without burning out.

I used to obsess over closing my Apple Watch rings, ignoring the meaningful movement that didn't hit arbitrary numbers. If you're working incredibly hard but don't have the flashy wins to show for it, this episode is for you."

Your one tip:
Start a "smile file" - every time someone sends you positive feedback, add it. This is the real measure of your impact.

Connect With Me:
🌐 Website: www.leslieboyce.com
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/leslieboyce_
📧 Substack: https://leslieboyce.substack.com/

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From Ski Bum to CEO: Why Your "Wasted" Years Are Actually Building Your Future

Environmental studies major. Ski instructor. Weather girl. TV producer for National Geographic and Real Housewives. CEO of a $1.2M+ commercial cleaning company with 800+ employees.

Shari Cedar's career path makes absolutely no sense on paper—until you understand how every seemingly unrelated chapter built the exact skills she needed for the next one.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why what you don't know should inspire you, not scare you
• How to become an expert in anything (hint: it's a TV production skill)
• The moment Shari realized her "cool, sexy" career was leaving her empty
• Why working with your spouse requires staying in your lane
• How to know when to say no to opportunities (even money)
• The discipline required to build a people-first culture across 800+ employees
• Why time management is the one skill she wishes she'd developed earlier

Shari went from parachuting into different worlds as a producer to building a commercial cleaning empire that provides stability for hundreds of families. Her identity was so wrapped up in being a TV producer that when people asked what she did, she couldn't say "commercial cleaning" for years.

But here's what changed: she stopped chasing what looked impressive from the outside and started building something that made her feel whole on the inside. Legacy over fleeting. Longevity over quick wins. Community over individual glory.

If you're in a job that feels like it's not your "real career," or you can't see how your current skills could possibly transfer to something bigger, this conversation will shift your entire perspective.

Connect with Shari:

• LinkedIn: Shari Solomon Cedar
• Instagram: @shari.cedar
• Company: AK Building Services

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Just Win Today

Episode Description:
Stop measuring your success by the end goal you haven't hit yet. In this Tread Talk, I'm sharing the mindset shift my strength coach taught me that changed how I approach both training and business - one day at a time.

Your One Tip:
Define what "winning the day" looks like for your business and commit to doing just that - one day at a time.

Connect With Me:
🌐 Website: www.leslieboyce.com
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/leslieboyce_
📧 Substack: https://leslieboyce.substack.com/

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You're Tracking the Wrong Thing

Episode Description:
I used to count empty seats at my cabaret shows instead of celebrating who showed up. Sound familiar? In this Tread Talk, I'm sharing why tracking your wins like you track your lifts changes everything about how you see your progress.

Your One Tip:
Reframe your “to-do” list into an “I did it! List” and at the end of each day, reflect on all the tasks you DID accomplish, not the ones you didn’t.

Connect With Me:
🌐 Website: www.leslieboyce.com
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/leslieboyce_
📧 Substack: https://leslieboyce.substack.com/

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Stop Chasing Soreness: Why Recovery Is Your Secret Performance Strategy

Think rest days are for the weak? Think again. Olympic mental performance coach Paul shares why constantly pushing yourself to exhaustion isn't a badge of honor—it's sabotaging your success.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why entrepreneurs fall into the same trap as overtraining athletes
• The research-backed connection between flow states and high performance
• How measuring your wellbeing can unlock better business decisions
• Why doing nothing is actually doing something crucial
• The surprising habits of successful entrepreneurs (hint: they discuss ideas the same day)

Paul coaches both Dutch Olympic bobsled athletes and high-performing business owners, giving him unique insight into what separates sustainable success from burnout. His MBA research on 29 entrepreneurs revealed fascinating patterns about who succeeds and why.

If you've ever felt guilty for not working evenings and weekends, or wondered why pushing harder isn't producing better results, this conversation will shift your entire approach to performance.

Connect with Paul:

• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/paulpostema
• Website: www.paulpostema.com
• Newsletter launching February 2026

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When I opened my gym, I brought on a business partner because I didn't feel confident going it alone. Here's what that imposter syndrome was actually telling me - and why it shows up right before your biggest breakthroughs.

Your One Tip:
Name one new thing you're trying that makes you feel like an imposter and commit to doing it anyway.

Connect With Me:
🌐 Website: www.leslieboyce.com
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/leslieboyce_
📧 Substack: https://leslieboyce.substack.com/

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Coming back to the gym after having my baby taught me a hard lesson about comparing myself to my past performance - and why your early business work deserves the same grace you'd give a client starting over.

Your One Tip:
Look back at your early work and celebrate how far you've come instead of cringing at imperfection.

Connect With Me:
🌐 Website: www.leslieboyce.com
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/leslieboyce_
📧 Substack: https://leslieboyce.substack.com/

New full episodes drop every Tuesday