The Intensity Podcast
Hustle. Heart. Humor.
Hosted by fitness expert and CEO Hans Hartleben (former bodyguard to Henry Hill, famous mobster- Lucchese crime family), mixes high-energy motivation, current events, and raw humor, all while delivering tough love and unfiltered perspectives.
With his unique background in entertainment and fitness, Hans brings a comedic touch to his insights, using humor and real talk to inspire listeners to break through barriers and live their best lives.
The Intensity Podcast
Swinging for More: Chris Brooks on Failure, Fatherhood & Entrepreneurship
In this episode, Hans sits down with Chris Brooks — a multi-million-dollar entrepreneur, father, and softball coach who turned early failures into the foundation for massive success. Chris opens up about what it’s like to lose big, rebuild from the ground up, and find balance between business, family, and passion.
This is more than a story about entrepreneurship — it’s a masterclass in resilience, discipline, and mindset. Chris shares the hard lessons that shaped his leadership, the habits that rebuilt his confidence, and the mentality that keeps him winning on and off the field.
If you’ve ever failed, started over, or felt the pressure to perform, this episode will remind you: success isn’t about how you start — it’s about how you swing back.