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www.MOSTmag.com || FITNESS MAG A ZINE || 73FMM: 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%u2019t 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%u2019t. FMM: What do you miss about being in the active military?CW: There%u2019s 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%u2019s 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%u2019t 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%u2019t 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%u2019t feel like training though, and then I%u2019ll check my emails and Facebook messages, and I%u2019ll see all of the people that are inspired by me and I don%u2019t 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 >>>