FMM: What was the most interesting model
shoot you have ever done and why?
CW: Shooting with Jason Ellis to me was a game
changer. Within 4 photoshoots we landed 13
magazine covers and still continue to land cover
after cover every time we shoot. He took my career
to the next level with the images he took. However,
I put in the leg work and 11/13 of those covers I
reached out to the editors for the magazines and
landed them by pitching the publication with his
cover images.
FMM: What was the most challenging aspect
of switching from a career in the military to a
career in the fitness world?
CW: Everything is very structured in the military
and transitioning into being a fitness model there
isn’t a guide or anyone to just point you in the right
direction to help you be successful. I just figured
it out on my own and adapted to what worked and
what didn’t.
FMM: What do you miss about being in the
active military?
CW: There’s a lot about the military that I miss.
I enjoyed all of the travel I did in the military
including the multiple deployments I volunteered
for, but I also miss the personal challenges that
I had daily. As a Non Commissioned Officer
(SSG) I had a lot of responsibility and weight on
my shoulders with troops that depended on my
judgment, so I really enjoyed the leadership roles.
Whereas now, it’s just me overseeing my career
and hiring third party personnel to do my web
design, graphics design, videography, etc.
FMM: Do you ever desire to return to any work
in defense or military contracting?
CW: Possibly, if things don’t work out for me in the
fitness community, my goal is to be a US Marshall
and be a part of the fugitive task force.
FMM: How are you able to get up every morning
and train 6 days a week? What do you do when
you are un-motivated?
CW: For most people they work a normal 40+ hour
work week, but I am fortunate enough to only be
focusing on my career progression and staying in
shape which isn’t a job because fitness to me is
a lifestyle that I would follow even without it being
my career.
I do have days that I really don’t feel like
training though, and then I’ll check my emails and
Facebook messages, and I’ll see all of the people
that are inspired by me and I don’t want to let them
down. I also watch YouTube motivational videos to
help motivate me and pump me up.
FMM: How did the tragic experience in
Afghanistan change your perspective on life
and/or your priorities?
CW: May 3, 2012 in Afghanistan is an experience
that I will remember forever. Ironically, I was
working out in the gym and a 107mm rocket
impacted 3.5 feet from me, and I should have
been killed, but survived by some force of a higher
power because it was not my time to go. What I
took out of that experience is to never take life for
granted because you never know which day would
be your last.
FMM: If you could do any job other than what
you are doing-what would that be?
CW: I hinted on this a little bit earlier, but I have
always wanted to be in Law Enforcement, so
I would have to pick one of two jobs. 1- US
Marshall, 2- State Trooper
FMM: You offer a number of memberships
and training programs through your websitewhat makes your programs unique from other
ones? What sets you apart from other personal
trainers?
CW: Good question-what really sets my
online coaching apart from anyone else is the
constant communication with my clients. I think
communication is the key to fully capitalizing on a
client/trainer relationship for online coaching since >>>
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