Full Bio

Today, John is a digital nomad and location independent entrepreneur. He lives a life filled with unique experiences, sharing the stage with luminaries and traveling the world. But, it wasn’t always like that. He started young. 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 group of corporations providing a variety of educational, consulting and entrepreneurial products and services. John has helped create over 500,000 jobs.

Fitness and Personal Development Business Experience:

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 created Adventure Boot Camp. He also created Kung-fu Fitness, 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).

Speaker/Presenter:

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, John Lee Dumas, Marie Forleo, T. Harv Eker, Pat Flynn, Dr. Bruce Lipton, and many others. He has also been an expert panelist for TEDmed and fitness expert for eHow.

Author/Co-author:

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. 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.

Endurance Athlete:

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.

Martial Artist:

John has earned a 2nd degree black belt in Kung-fu, black belt in Ninjutsu, back belt in Tae Kwon Do, blue belt in Krav Maga, and blue belt in Kempo Karate and blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He’s also trained in Muay Thai for many years under 7x national champion, Bryce Krause. John is a certified instructor of self-defense, fitness kickboxing and fitness boxing. He’s competed in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Championships

Formal Education:

John holds two bachelor’s degrees (business & health science), an MBA with an emphasis in marketing, and a doctorate in education. He also completed doctoral level studies in naturopathic health education. He holds fifteen certifications including massage therapy, plyometrics, physical education, flexibility, nutrition coaching, water fitness, exercise rehabilitation, golf conditioning, Pilates, personal training, clinical hypnotherapy, sports hypnosis, PACE circuit training and yoga. His medical training includes a license in radiological technology, a medical assisting certification, and training in McKenzie rehabilitation. He has specialized training in ropes course facilitation and corporate team-building.

TV/Radio/Movies:

John has been featured on Oprah radio, ABC, NBC, CBS, PBS, FOX, FOX Sports, FOX Reality, SPIKE and ESPN. John has appeared on Starting Over, Life Moments, Camp Reality and America’s Premier Experts. He is the creator and executive producer of the awarding-winning documentary movie The Compass. He hosted the Ms. Fitness U.S.A. & World pageants on Fox Sports Net, The Fit Show, Health & Wellness Today, Core 360 Personal Gym infomercial, Personal Trainer TV, The OC Body, The Spencer Power Hour radio show, the now the Training & Coaching Lifestyle Podcast. John is also featured in the movie Riches.

Print Media:

John is the former Fitness Editor for OC Flair magazine and has been featured or mentioned in the following publications: MMA Business, Muscle and Fitness, Businessweek, U.S. News and World Report, C magazine, IDEA Fitness Journal, Cosmopolitan, Fit, New York Times, Men’s Health, Better Homes and Gardens, Women’s World, Self, Bloomberg. He’s appeared on the cover of Income, Fit Entrepreneur and Personal Fitness Professional magazines. John is the publisher of Personal Trainer Magazine.

Awards and Recognitions:

Amazon #1 Best Selling Author “Health & Wellness Today” Amazon #1 Best Selling Author “Rapid Body Makeover” Amazon #1 Best Selling Author “The Wellness Code” Amazon #1 Best Selling Author “New Rules of Success” Amazon #8 Best Selling Author “Collaboration Economy“ Personal Trainer Hall of Fame Inductee (2012) Nominated for induction to the National Fitness Hall of Fame (2011) Best Health Book: Nautilus Book Award “Peak Vitality” Best Self-Help / Motivational Book: US Book News “Peak Vitality” Top 10 New Release: Hudson News “The Compass” book Communicator Award “The Compass” movie Telly Award “The Compass” movie Quilly Award from the National Academy of Best Selling Authors Nominated for the California Community College Distinguished Alumni Award Named One of the Top 100 Most Influential Personal Trainers of All Time Named One of the Top 100 Fitness Entrepreneurs in the World Named Outstanding Member of IDEA Association of Fitness Professionals Named Top 40 Fitness Blog of 2013