We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Kyle Lampi a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Kyle, thanks for joining us today. What did your parents do right and how has that impacted you in your life and career?

Ultimately, my parents taught me the power of consistency. I didn’t need to be perfect or even good at anything—I just had to keep showing up.

I remember trying out for the basketball team in middle school. Honestly, I had no business going out for basketball; I was terrible. But I kept showing up to practice and giving it my all. I spent hours in the front yard at home, shooting basket after basket—most of them misses. I played until the streetlights came on, and funny enough, I never got much better! But somehow, I made the team. Sure, I only played in the last minute or two of games we were already winning, but I still got to play.

That experience taught me an important lesson: just keep showing up, no matter the outcome. It builds grit and determination. Even though basketball wasn’t where it paid off for me, the lesson stuck. When I picked up the guitar, I applied the same relentless effort. Instead of missed baskets, I was flubbing notes and skipping strings until my fingers ached. But this time, I actually got better—and better, and better. For the first time, it clicked in my head: *consistency = results*. The habit I built through basketball finally found its purpose in music.

That mindset stuck with me in everything I do—friendships, fitness, business, investing, nutrition, you name it. Consistency always pays off. It might not look exactly like what you imagined, but it always leads somewhere meaningful.

Kyle, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

My fitness journey has been a long one, but movement has always been a part of my life. As a kid, I was into skateboarding, karate, dirt bikes, sports, and swimming. It wasn’t until my early 20s that I started lifting weights seriously. From there, I began coaching CrossFit and became deeply curious about program design, nutrition, and how to use these tools to help people unlock the best versions of themselves.

At Lampi Fitness, I work with men and women aged 30–50, helping them take the guesswork out of looking and feeling their best. My goal is to teach them how to achieve their fitness goals and sustain those results for the rest of their lives.

What sets my practice apart from a typical personal trainer is the depth at which I work with clients. We go beyond surface-level goals and dive into the truest intentions behind why they want to look and feel good. These conversations often get emotional—sometimes even ending in tears—but this is where the real magic happens. Once we uncover their deepest motivations, I create an all-encompassing plan that ties together lifestyle, nutrition, and exercise aimed at these highly specific goals.

Another business I’ve recently started with a friend and client is a fully sourced fitness supplement company that harnesses the power of hemp-derived THC in its products. Right now, we’re launching with a creatine gummy that includes a microdose of THC. It’s designed to help you feel grounded, present, and able to power through your workouts with unmatched clarity and strength.

You can check us out at www.grnsession.com!

Other than training/knowledge, what do you think is most helpful for succeeding in your field?

Understanding nutrition and exercise programming can only take you so far if you truly want to make an impact on someone’s life. To really connect, you need to excel at building relationships. That means being a great listener and paying close attention to subtle cues—changes in body language, how clients respond to questions, or even how they move.

Most of the time, people don’t express what they’re truly feeling with words; they express it through movement. Being hyper-aware of these nuances and truly knowing your clients is what enables you to tailor their programming to meet their unique needs.

Any advice for growing your clientele? What’s been most effective for you?

Marketing is, admittedly, my weakest link in business. The strategy that’s brought me the most clients has always been simple: serve my current clients well. When people are happy with how they feel and look, others notice—and they ask questions. Nearly all of my clients have come through referrals from other clients.

Could I put more effort into scaling with paid ads and polished videos? Probably. But honestly, the thought of that makes my head hurt. I know I’m likely leaving a lot of money on the table by not going down that route.

That said, I’m happy with how things have been so far. There’s always room to grow, but for now, focusing on delivering a solid and repeatable product has been the most effective approach—and I’m good with that.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.lampifitness.com & www.grnsession.com
• Instagram: @lampifitness & @grnsession.com
• Other: https://www.grnsession.com

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