Abstract EssayFrom Pro Wrestling to Publishing: Chad Martin on Storytelling, Entrepreneurship, and Building an Independent Creative Career
Chad Martin Author/Podcaster/Pro Wrestler/Personal Trainer. I've always believed that everyone has a story worth telling, and I've been fortunate enough to live several of them. I'm an author, podcast host, entrepreneur, certified personal trainer, internet radio station owner, and professional wrestler, and while those careers may seem unrelated at first glance, they've all been driven by the same passion: connecting with people. As an author, I write across multiple genres, including horror, fantasy, science fiction, business, and personal development. I love creating worlds that entertain people while making them think, whether that's through supernatural thrillers, epic adventures, or books that challenge the way we think about investing, financial freedom, and building a better life. Writing has taught me that every person has experiences, failures, victories, and lessons that deserve to be shared. I'm also the creator and host of the FAFO Podcast, where I've had the privilege of sitting down with authors, entrepreneurs, creators, and fascinating people from all walks of life. Because I'm on the other side of the microphone every week, I understand what makes a great conversation. I don't believe in canned interviews or rehearsed answers. I enjoy authentic, long-form discussions where there's room to explore ideas, tell stories, laugh, disagree respectfully, and go down unexpected rabbit trails that often produce the most memorable moments. Outside of writing and podcasting, I'm a certified personal trainer and have spent years helping people improve their health and confidence. Fitness has always been about much more than lifting weights—it's about discipline, consistency, mindset, and helping people become stronger physically and mentally. Long before I was writing books or interviewing guests, I entertained audiences as professional wrestler Big Daddy Storm. Wrestling taught me storytelling in its purest form. It taught me how to command an audience, think on my feet, adapt in real time, and understand that people connect with authenticity far more than perfection. Those lessons have influenced everything I've done since. I also own Undefined Radio, an independent internet radio station dedicated to giving independent musicians, podcasters, and creators a platform to reach new audiences. I believe independent voices deserve to be heard, and I enjoy helping others grow just as much as growing my own projects. If you're looking for a guest who can speak about writing, publishing, podcasting, entrepreneurship, fitness, entertainment, storytelling, branding, creative entrepreneurship, or simply the lessons learned from living an unconventional life, I'd love to join you. I'm laid-back by nature, I genuinely enjoy conversation, and I don't need a list of prepared questions to have a great interview. Some of the best discussions happen when two curious people simply sit down, start talking, and see where the conversation leads.
