#189 Why Successful Leaders Invest in Their Health, Energy & Alignment

🧠 What do energy, health, and mindset have to do with scaling a business?  Turns out — everything. In this powerful episode, James sits down with Coach Nate Engels, founder of Wellness League, marketing strategist, speaker, and certified health coach, to unpack why the most successful entrepreneurs don’t just grind — they invest in their health, mindset, and alignment first. Nate shares real, raw stories about:Building his business from scratchLearning to pivot from burnout to purposeHow stress is literally killing performance (and what to do about it)Why creative business owners need to reclaim their identityAnd how walking, grounding, and intention can transform your leadership Whether you"re a $500K company or managing a team of 200, this episode is your reminder that your business will never outgrow your personal health and discipline. 🎧 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ Why the most successful people outsource their fitness✅ How business stress is affecting your sleep, weight & focus✅ How to reconnect with purpose when burnout hits✅ The truth about managing stress during business setbacks✅ Why movement and recovery are non-negotiables for leaders✅ Coach Nate’s journey from rock band → baseball → health → marketing 📚 Episode Breakdown:(00:00) – Meet Coach Nate(01:25) – From Health Coach to Creative Marketer(03:40) – Building a Vision-Driven Life(07:00) – Childhood Programming & the Drive to Excel(10:30) – Why High Achievers Prioritize Health(14:00) – Hot Seats, Vulnerability & the Health Wake-Up Call(16:20) – The Real Killer: Stress & How to Combat It(21:00) – Grounding, Walking, & Reconnecting with Your Body(22:30) – Nate’s Wild Journey: Musician → Coach → Business Owner(26:45) – Staying Independent, Strong & Mobile as You Age(30:00) – Managing Payroll Pressure, Burnout & Business Stress(34:00) – From Cleaning Toilets to Cold Calls: Staying Humble(36:48) – How to Work With Nate for Marketing or Wellness Support 🔥 Want to Work with Coach Nate?🔗 Contact Nate Engles – Marketing + Wellness Support - LinkedIn Profile 📍Based in Wichita, KS? Book a private session at Wellness League. https://www.wellnessleagueict.com/  💼 Our Trusted Partners:✅ uSource: All-in-one hub for the facility maintenance industry  – Start Free Trial ✅ Campos Law: Legal partner for cleaning companies – Book a Call ✅ Team Engine: Hire, communicate, and manage your workforce – Learn More ✅ Swept: Janitorial software that scales with you – Check it Out  🙌🏼 Join Our Community:🚀 Private Facebook Group: The Profitable Cleaner Community 📈 Profit Advisory Board: Business Growth Community  Text Our Community JOIN today Support the show