Palm Harbor Local
The Reset: How Cavan Valance Rebuilt His Business (and Himself) From the Ground Up
Jul 21, 2026
Episode 220
Donnie Hathaway
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In this episode of Palm Harbor Local, Donnie sits down with Cavan Valance, founder of MPF Collective, for a real conversation about burnout, identity, and what it actually looks like to rebuild with intention. Cavan opens up about closing a successful fitness business, the year he took off to reset, and how he and his fiancée built something new from that clarity.
What You'll Learn:
- Why Cavan closed a thriving business at its peak — and what led up to it
- How to separate your identity from your performance
- A simple framework (aware, aligned, organized, implemented) for handling setbacks without overreacting
- How Cavan uses AI daily to save time without losing authenticity
- Why physical health is the foundation for everything else
About Cavan: Cavan Valance is the founder of MPF Collective (Mental, Physical, Financial), a mentorship and coaching community for founders and entrepreneurs. Before that, he built and closed Hidden Summit, a fitness and wellness coaching business, after five years running CrossFit gyms in New York City.
Connect with Cavan: Instagram @CavanTV | mpfcollective.com
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