How Exercise Won a $3M Client and Changed My Life
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How Exercise Won a $3M Client and Changed My Life

In this episode of The Wisdom, Lifestyle, Money Show, host Scott Dillingham shares how answering "because I exercise" won a $3M mortgage client, transforming his mindset, health, and business.

Scott recounts a client shopping lenders who asked why choose him; his response highlighted exercise's benefits—more energy, sharper mind, better service—leading to the deal and inspiring his fitness focus.

He details starting with organic multivitamins for health, then light jogging (building habits over 60 days), progressing to 10-30 minute routines combining leg presses and curls—emphasizing small starts to avoid burnout.

Benefits include weight loss, confidence, reduced stress (endorphins counter cortisol), improved sleep/memory, and business success; advises measuring body changes over scale weight due to muscle gain.

For beginners: Consult doctors, start easy (e.g., 10 minutes), elevate heart rate to 110-140 bpm for fat-burning; build routines without overdoing to sustain motivation.

In 2025, Canada's fitness trends emphasize wearable tech (#1 globally per ACSM), mobile apps (#2), older adult programs (#3), functionality/inclusivity/social connections, AI personalization, and holistic wellness—aligning with Scott's life-changing routine amid post-COVID health focus, per ACSM, Canfitpro, and BDC reports.

This episode motivates with personal transformation through exercise, tying to entrepreneurial growth in 2025's wellness-driven economy.

Guest Bio 
Scott Dillingham is the host of The Wisdom, Lifestyle, Money Show and founder of LendCity Mortgages in Windsor, Ontario, specializing in home and investment financing. From banking to brokerage, Scott credits exercise for his success, sharing how it boosted energy and mindset. Passionate about personal growth, he inspires with real-life transformations. Connect with Scott at lendcity.ca, call 519-960-0370, or listen for motivational insights.

Key Takeaways
  • Unique Pitch: Answered "why choose me" with "because I exercise"—explained benefits like energy, clarity, better service, winning a $3M client and sparking life changes.
  • Start Simple: Began with organic multivitamins to feel healthier, avoiding processed ones causing issues—built passion for improvement.
  • Habit Building: Followed advice to start small (e.g., jog past 5 houses vs 5km) for 60 days to hardwire routine—avoids overwhelm, sustains motivation.
  • Progressive Workouts: From walking-speed jogs to 10-minute leg press/curls; no full rest days—light activity maintains benefits without strain.
  • Heart Rate Zone: Target 110-140 bpm for fat-burning, cardiovascular strength; nose-breathing indicates sustainable intensity.
  • Benefits Beyond Physical: Reduced stress (endorphins vs cortisol), better sleep/memory/confidence, happier outlook—flips moods, enhances relationships/work.
  • Measure Smart: Avoid scale fixation (muscle weighs more than fat); track body measurements/clothes fit for true progress.
  • Mindset Tie: Exercise mirrors business resilience—small steps lead to big gains; applies to entrepreneurship amid 2025's wellness trends.
  • 2025 Trends: Wearables/apps top ACSM list; focus on older adults, functionality, AI personalization, inclusivity—boosts holistic health post-COVID.
Resources and Links

Call to Action 
If Scott Dillingham's story of exercise transforming his business and life in 2025's wellness-focused trends motivates your fitness journey, visit lendcity.ca or call 519-960-0370 for support. Share this episode with those seeking mindset shifts—tag us on social media! What's your small workout start? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help others find 2025 fitness trends, habit-building tips, or success stories. Tune in next week for more on personal growth.
  • (00:02) - How I Earned a $3 Million Client
  • (01:50) - The Power of Exercise
  • (04:09) - Starting with Small Steps
  • (06:42) - Building Healthy Habits
  • (08:33) - Benefits of Consistent Exercise
  • (11:40) - The Importance of Intensity
  • (13:29) - Measuring Progress Beyond the Scale
  • (17:53) - Transforming Your Life Through Fitness

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