Reggie Lamptey, Trainer/Massage Therapist

Reggie Lamptey, CEO of Body Defining, LLC is an Own Your Power member and coaching client who I’m very proud of. His New Jersey-based business as a Personal Trainer is blossoming and he helps so many people get in shape and stay in shape. Even though I have a trainer in Florida, he still checks up on me to make sure I’m working out! LOL … He truly loves what he does! Read on to find out why.

Simone

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Main service/product?
Personal Training & Massage Therapy

How long in business?
5+ years

What does your business do?
It provides personalized health, wellness, and fitness options to help reshape an individual’s body and mind  to achieve any goal they may have.

Most popular problem you help people solve?
The most popular problem we help people solve is weight loss. We do this by providing our clients with personalized programs to help  them accomplish their goals. We also provide them with a place to get nutritional products (www.rlamptey.qhealthzone.com) to aid in their process of living a healthier lifestyle. Body Defining also provides ongoing support to our clients … doesn’t end once your session is done. We want to make sure you keep on the right path to achieving your desired goals and dreams.

What year did you kiss Corporate America goodbye and why do you hope to never go back?
In 2005, I hope to never have to go back, because I feel like this is what I was put on this Earth to do. My purpose is to help change people’s lives and steer them on the right path to a better and healthier life.

How do you stay motivated?
I keep myself motivated by knowing that I am helping people. I enjoy when people have found a new joy and purpose in their life, and just the thought of knowing I had something to do with it makes me feel good.  It is all the reward I need.

Biggest pet peeve in business?
My biggest pet peeve in business is when people aren’t punctual. If this is your business and you’re passionate about what you  do, then you should always be on time, and by on time that means a few minutes early. If you can’t be on time, then you’re just not passionate about what you’re doing.

What’s a bold move you took that turned your business around?
Taking the time and putting out some money to connect myself with some successful business people. Listening to them speak and just paying attention to the things they did to help themselves become successful. I don’t need to re-invent the wheel; I just need to customize it to fit my needs.

One thing that you would change if you could?
Getting people in this country to understand there is more to exercise than just looking good. That it is important to  exercise to help keep you healthy and living long. Also, that it is a lifestyle change. It’s okay to make the change; it will only benefit them in the long run.

What’s your favorite area on www.ownyourpower.ning.com?
Networking … it is just amazing the people you can meet and connect with that you wouldn’t otherwise have a chance to.

What’s a unique talent that you have that might surprise us?
I am very good when it comes to writing poetry and doing different types of art.

You know the expression, “You can’t take it with you.” … well, if you could, what would ‘it’ be?
My BlackBerry. It allows me to talk, text, bbm, check emails and surf the web. I’m sure it can do more, but who has time to read that thick book … LOL.

Have you used Social Networking to gain new contacts/business? If so, what have been any results?
Social Networking has helped me gain new clients for my business, as well as meeting people who can help me in different areas  to help my business behind the scenes.

If you could do it all over again, what is the biggest mistake you’d avoid next time around?
Trying to do everything all on my own. I didn’t have faith that people would be able to help me accomplish my vision, but I have come to realize the power of having a team.

Most exciting moment that you got your time to shine?
Being a part of a high school track coaching staff, which has produced some exceptional athletes, who have gone on to receive athletic scholarships.

What was your last barter and what was if for?
I bartered with a friend of mine who was a web master. I was his fitness coach by providing some personal training and a customized workout regimen, which he could do on his own. In turn, he worked on my website and made the changes and updates that I needed done.

What’s in your CD player/iPod right now?
Some hip hop for the workout days, and some R&B for my “me time” moments.

If you could have superpowers, what would you want?
I would like to have the combination of Wolverine and Night Crawler.  I would be able to teleport to where I wanted to be, as well as having the power to heal from anything.

Add Reggie as a friend in the Own Your Power community!

Website (s):
www.bodydefining.com
www.rlamptey.qhealthzone.com
Contact:
Reggie@bodydefining.com