The Anthony Amen Show
"I take accountability for everything, because it gives me something to fix. It isn't anyone's fault but my own."
That's the show.
The Anthony Amen Show is for founders, operators, and CEOs who are tired of the soft version of business advice. Some episodes are interviews — founders and operators talking about what actually worked, what nearly broke them, and what they leave off LinkedIn. Other episodes are me and Yaw — also a founder — going at the questions most podcasts won't touch honestly.
Every episode has a real belief, a real tradeoff, and a point where the belief breaks. No motivation. No top-5-tips. No safe takes.
I've built and run a premium fitness company for 9 years — through every version of hard you can imagine, and a few you can't.
Accountability is leverage. Most people won't pick it up. The ones who do are who this show is for.
New episodes Mondays.
Episodes
342 episodes
Accountability Built This Dojo
In this episode, I sit down with Andrew to hear the real story behind building a martial arts studio that has survived for 31 years. We talk about the setbacks that shaped him first, from pursuing criminal justice and trying multiple times to b...
Keep Or Fire?
In this episode, I talk about how you can learn more about leadership from one tough question than from a hundred motivational quotes: would you keep this employee, or fire them?I put myself on the spot with ten rapid scenarios that eve...
Entrepreneurship Gets Lonely Until You Build The Right Circle
Yaw and I break down the reality of entrepreneurship and the loneliness that can come with it. Even when you’re surrounded by people and things look like they’re working, it can still feel like you’re carrying everything on your own....
He believes losing is totally fine! Is it?
Two brothers working under the same roof sounds simple… until you hear what actually powers it. On this episode of The Anthony Amen Show, Anthony talks with guests Devin and Tyler about the shared family code that shaped who they ...
Is College Worth The Debt In 2026?
I’ve been thinking a lot about how the college question was never really about education—it’s about outcomes. Growing up, I constantly heard, “What school are you going to?” like there wasn’t even another path. Now I’m starting to challenge tha...
You Can Use Debt Without Letting It Use You
Credit card debt feels normal… until you run the numbers.In this episode, we break down the “money math” that determines whether you build wealth or stay stuck paying interest. From 22% APR and compounding debt to balance tran...
Purpose Creates Happiness
In this episode, we break down what happiness really is and whether it’s something you can actually build.We get into depression, bullying, and the moments where people feel like they don’t matter. This is a real conversation ...
From Sleeping On The Floor To Making A Feature Film
In this episode, I sit down with Ulysses to talk about what it really takes to chase filmmaking.From growing up with a single mother who immigrated from Mexico to building his own path in film, his story is about sacrifice, pr...
Trauma Can Become Fuel If You Let It
In this episode, I sit down with George to talk about how loss can either harden you or shape you.He shares what it was like losing his mom to cancer during his senior year and how that pushed him to understand health, pain, a...
Marriage Without An Exit
The wedding doesn’t magically upgrade your relationship. The real upgrade or the real collapse usually starts when the pressure hits: kids, sleep loss, money stress, business risk, and the moment you realize the help stops showing up.An...
A Basketball Injury Led Dr. Jeff Block To Chiropractic Care
A single bad fall can change everything, especially when the “standard” plan is pills and bed rest and you keep getting worse. That’s where Dr. Jeff Block’s story starts, and it quickly turns into a bigger conversation about what chiropractic c...
From Poverty To Film Director
In this episode of The Anthony Amen Show, Yaw steps into the spotlight to answer the question everyone keeps asking: who is he, and how did he get here so fast?Yaw shares his full story, from growing up in New York with Ghanai...
How To Get Hired Fast
Most job advice is polite. This one is practical, a little ruthless, and built from the employer side of the table. We walk through what actually separates the candidate who gets a call back from the pile of “easy apply” submissions. If you’re ...
Case Files: How Long Should You Chase a Dream Before You Quit?
Six years to break even sounds like failure on paper, but it can also be the moment your business finally tells the truth. We dig into one of the hardest questions in gym ownership and entrepreneurship: when is it worth staying in the fight, an...
The Freedom Myth Of Entrepreneurship
“Entrepreneurship gives you freedom” is the line everyone loves to repeat, but we put it on trial and the verdict gets complicated fast. We talk about the kind of freedom business ownership can actually buy: control of your time, control of you...
Rapid Fire: Discipline Beats Motivation
Motivation sounds great until it disappears on a random Tuesday. We kick off a rapid-fire game that quickly turns into a real, practical debate about discipline vs motivation, consistency vs skill, and why “starting” is often the only hack that...
Healthcare’s Quiet Monopolies And The Cost Of Care
Ever look at a medical bill and wonder who actually gets paid—and why the numbers make no sense? We sat down with Dr. Christopher Eamon, interventional pain physician, and Tim Groth, CEO of Groth Pain & Spine, to map the full journey from e...
How A Young Mom Built A Gym And A Career In Fitness Leadership
In this episode of The Anthony Amen Show, Anthony sits down with Amanda Leal, COO and fitness specialist for Redefine Fitness, to talk about leadership, resilience, and the reality of growing through adversity while balancing motherhood, fitnes...
Menopause, Hormones and Real Answers With Dr. Vanessa Soviero
Menopause can feel like your body changed the rules without telling you. In this episode of The Anthony Amen Show, Anthony sits down with Dr. Vanessa Soviero, an OB GYN and certified menopause specialist, to cut through the confusion around hor...
Quitting A Six-Figure Job To Build A Life You Actually Want
What happens when a “lifer” job meets a restless mind and a real shot at purpose? We sit down with John friend, accountability partner, and newly minted real estate pro to trace the unglamorous path from corporate security to building a busines...
Rethinking Massage For Real Recovery
Most people think massage is either a fluffy spa day or brutal pain disguised as “progress.” Neither actually works.Anthony sits down with Sophia, founder of In Body Massage and Wellness, to break down what massage looks like when it’s ...
From Sleep Apnea To SIBO: Fixing Root Causes With Functional Medicine
Ever been told “you’re fine” while your body says otherwise? In this episode, we trace a real journey from unresolved sleep apnea and chronic fatigue to the root causes hiding in hormones, gut health, and systemic inflammation.<...
Rethinking “Safe” Careers In Fitness
What if the “safe” healthcare career isn’t actually the smarter financial move?In this episode, we break down the real numbers behind becoming a physical therapist versus a personal trainer. Tuition costs, certification timelines, start...
