w/Special Guest Levi Tanner
Season 2, Episode 10 has been an episode in the works for several months. Filled with story after story after story that became crossroads towards happiness and life lessons, this episode has A LOT to unpack, and that's all thanks to our special guest, Levi Tanner! Levi has quite a packed schedule, so we are beyond grateful to snag some of his time and learn more about him. You will not be disappointed after you listen to today's episode!
Meet today's guest: Levi Tanner - 1:25 --> The co-owner of Primitive Parlor, a boxing coach at Longevity and Driftless Academy, and drummer for Dead Amsterdam has it all going on. Meet today's special guest!
How Levi got into boxing (and fitness) to change the trajectory of his life - 7:45 --> Learn how Levi channeled his mind to change the trajectory of his life forever by transforming himself and evolving into him becoming a coach to inspire and influence others.
Music, passion, and fun - 14:14 --> The story behind how Levi filling in for a band on a whim during a birthday party eventually leading him to playing in Dead Amsterdam, an up and coming rock band in our area that's gaining traction QUICKLY.
Massive moments and figures leading to life-changes - 17:20 --> Life is filled with massive moments and opportunities in your life, but you have to stay open to see him and jump in. The same goes for health and fitness. Dive in to learn more.
A word on building confidence - 22:20 --> Building confidence is HARD. Sometimes you have to "fake it 'til you make it" to build it (and find it). Tune in here to learn how to build your confidence and improve your health, fitness, and LIFE!
"All go no slow" - 25:02 --> You can be GREAT at what you do, but you can always be better, and in Levi's words, "It's all about progression." That means you need to use that confidence to seek uncomfortable situations to help you continue growing, especially in the toughest circumstances because most people don't realize how close they are to making drastic change in their life.
Learn more about Levi's career as a coach and learning from his mentor's - 26:44 --> Learn more about "bobbleheads", how boxing is being used to treat Parkinson's, and Levi wearing the hat as a coach/mentor (and a phenomenal one at that).
"Growing up as a kid, making memories" - 29:04 --> Levi is all about making memories. Searching for male guidance and mentorship as a kid has led him to "balance the scales" and help be that figure for others. This has evolved into how he coaches and mentors his students (and clients at the barber shop) to help them grow and stay on track.
The common thread - 35:55 --> When it comes down to having a career as a barber, coach, and drummer, the common thread through all of those has been Levi being a positive influence around people.
Commonality with father figures and male guidance - 37:31 --> Jordan shares a bit of his life as a childhood relying on a father figure and using his male role models to learn about life.
We asked Levi what is the most underrated thing a person can do for their health and fitness - 40:27 --> Find out what his answer is!
How you can find Levi and ALL THE THINGS he does! - 44:26 --> Tune in to learn more on how to find Levi (or look below).
Find out more about Levi by following him on Instagram.
Find out more about Primitive Parlor.
Follow Longevity Boxing Club on Facebook and Driftless Academy.
Follow Levi's band, Dead Amsterdam on Facebook.
