Today we’d like to introduce you to Conan Sandberg.
Hi Conan, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
I entered the Air Force right out of high school. From there I was traveling the world, learning new skills, and growing as a leader while serving the United States of America. As I progressed through ranks as quickly as allowed with excelling in volunteer work, personal development, and supporting my missions; I developed strong life skills. With many struggles and road bumps along the way, I also fell many times and learned valuable skills. As I continued through my military career doing primarily Information Technology and Cyber security-related work; I found a passion for health and fitness. A few aspects of health and fitness I found the most valuable were the skills developed through it. Discipline, grit, patience, and endurance. These skills practiced and developed carry to every area of my life. Executing key critical tasks every day over and over again. Using time management with those critical tasks to ensure I moved forward each day.
From the military; my transition to civilian life was smooth by spending years preparing for it. Maximizing the opportunities the Air Force presented to me by continuing to push myself. Completing an Associates, Bachelors, and Masters Degree; completing numerous certifications; volunteering for leadership training and challenges when they came up. With the transition to the private sector, I maintained the same core values and habits I had from the military. Hard work, discipline, and executing on critical tasks each day. The core values I live by I developed from 1st Phorm (company) which has taught me a large majority of the life skills I have today, Loyalty, Go the Extra Mile, Stay Humble, Be Disciplined, Accept Responsibility, Take Initiative, Lead by Example, Build Positive and Fun Relationships, Always be Learning, Be Selfless, Be Enthusiastic, and Believe. Those values have progressed me to be the youngest leader in my position in one of the largest companies on the planet and continue to grow my business as a health and fitness coach for hundreds of people.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Life is never a smooth road. I faced struggles like anyone else; tragedy, family/friend deaths or illness, personal setbacks, shut down in career moves, and more. The mindset shift from blaming others to accepting responsibility changed everything. Understanding to focus on what I can control. Looking at situations as winning or learning from a setback. I was almost kicked out of the military at one point, faced numerous serious injuries, multiple life events overlapping, and more.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
My business recently rebranded from Conan’s Personal Training to The Sandbox Fitness. My goal and business mission is to help as many people as possible get real and long-term results. What sets me apart is how much I care about helping others. I went through a long weight loss journey and know the struggles, the social pressures, and everything that comes with being overweight. I am extremely passionate about giving back to others to show them how they can get the keys back to their life. Be in control of their actions and win! I am most proud when I get a message, a post, a call or see the mental and physical change of helping someone with their health and fitness. My brand is about helping others get better in all areas of life by the habits created with a healthy long-term lifestyle. I have a private Facebook group, website, and coaching through the 1st Phorm app which is a complete lifestyle app with all the tools to win each day!
We love surprises, fun facts and unexpected stories. Is there something you can share that might surprise us?
A surprising part of me is I was 60 pounds overweight while still in the military and spent a year working each day to lose the weight and get my health back in a good state.
Contact Info:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://conanspersonaltraining.mailchimpsites.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conansandberg/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/conan.sandberg
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHNmeTOLTkmfAJ0MD7BQ2Mg
