Episode 42: Jeremy Stephens, Owner of Disturbing Comfort

Show Description:

Jeremy Stephens (@jeremyalan_stephens) is an online fitness coach and owner of Disturbing Comfort (@disturbing_comfort), a company that develops meal plans, training plans, fitness apparel, and strives to set a new standard in the fitness world.

In this interview, Jeremy highlights his transition from professional football, his desk job, all the way to starting and leading his fitness company. He discusses the difficulties and challenges he faced starting a company while working a stable job, and what helped him succeed with his business in a tough fitness and apparel market. He also talks about what it takes to stay true to a path and your goals, whether its fitness, business, or other personal endeavors.

You can find out more about Jeremy and his company at disturbingcomfort.com

Show Highlights:

4:00-18:00: Jeremy gets into his background, highlighting his professional football experience in Australia and Iowa, his desk job at a pediatric healthcare company, and the story behind his transition into his fitness company, Disturbing Comfort. He also discusses the challenges of getting into the fitness apparel market and the importance of incorporating authenticity into your marketing.
18:00-23:00: Jeremy talks about his weight loss story, and explains the steps he took and the types of meals he ate to consistently work toward maintaining a healthy, optimal weight.
23:00-37:00: As Jeremy grows his business, he reflects on the strategies that have helped aid this growth. He goes into depth about using other people's success stories and big affirmations in regards to the impact that Disturbing Comfort has had on the community. He also explains the importance of setting your mind to a goal regardless of what people think.
37:00-48:00: Jeremy talks about the importance and impact of his Disturbing Comfort team and the characteristics he looks for in a team member. He gets into the fitness and meal plan personalization that his business offers, and how he is able to properly retain customers.
48:00: Find out what is next for Jeremy, both personally and for the business.