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How do you build a successful business while creating something truly unique?

In this episode, J Dragon sits down with Dave Olit and Luke Rimkus, the dynamic duo behind Supreme Nutrition, to explore their inspiring founder’s journey. They share how they transformed a simple supplement shop into a thriving brand with six locations, building more than just a business but a loyal community and motivated team along the way. Uncover the effort behind their success, from overcoming challenges to the relentless hustle that built this thriving business.

Tune in to hear how Dave and Luke turned rejection into a tool for personal growth, their leadership strategies, and the unique culture they've created within their stores. From running clubs with over 5,000 participants to empowering employees to become store owners, these guys are redefining how to build a business that ignites passion in their team and drives community impact. This episode is packed with insights into what it takes to build a brand that resonates with people and leaves a lasting impression.

“Act like you’re the owner, and one day you will be” - Dave

You’ll leave this episode with…

• Insights into the inspiring founders' journey of Supreme Nutrition and what sets their business apart

• The story of how Dave transitioned from building over 60 stores for another business to taking the leap and branching off on his own

• Luke’s inspiring path from driving Ubers in college to breaking free of expectations and building a thriving business

• How you can turn rejection into a character building experience

• How they create brand loyalty with an inside look at their company culture and leadership style 

• How they empower their employees by giving them ownership of their stores

• The two core values that drive every Supreme Nutrition store before opening

• The risks involved in leaving a secure job to pursue a business venture and the hustle it took to make it succeed

• The process behind hiring and training top-tier employees who align with their vision

• What it’s like to walk into a Supreme Nutrition store and the unique experience they offer customers

• The Manhood Experiment of the week that will push you to take that first step and build unstoppable momentum toward what scares you

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What is the Manhood Experiment?



It’s a weekly podcast where we give you one experiment to level up your mind, career, business, health, relationships and more!

For more tips and behind the scenes, follow us on:


• Instagram @ManhoodExperiment

• Tiktok @ManhoodExperiment

• Threads @ManhoodExperiment

• Submit your questions @ www.manhoodexperiment.com
  


Resources Mentioned:

• Supreme Nutrition -www.supremenutritionusa.com

What goals have you set for yourself, and how will you ensure you hit them with laser focus and precision?

In this episode, the guys break down the importance of setting SMART goals—goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. They explore how this powerful framework can keep you focused and moving steadily toward your goals, no matter how big or small. From understanding the difference between vague ambitions and crystal-clear objectives to knowing exactly how to track your progress, this episode offers practical tips to keep you on the path to success.

The hosts also share their own SMART goals for the last quarter of 2024, demonstrating how this method has helped them get closer to their desired outcomes. You’ll learn the significance of setting deadlines, maintaining accountability, and ensuring your goals hold personal meaning—so that each step you take is driven by purpose. 

“You’ve gotta isolate your dream, isolate your goal from everything else… that way you can always keep an eye on it” - B.I.G Dreamz

You’ll leave this episode with…

• A clear understanding of what SMART goals are and how they can transform the way you set and achieve your goals

• A step-by-step blueprint for setting your SMART goals 

• Insights on how to set goals that push you toward becoming the champion of your life

• Strategies to help you follow through on goals, even when motivation is low

• The difference between setting vague goals and creating specific, actionable objectives that move you forward

• How to measure your progress and know if you're on track toward achieving your goal

• Tips on making your goals meaningful and important to you, so they stay top of mind

• The importance of outward accountability and how it can push you to stay committed

• The critical role of setting deadlines for your goals and why it matters

• How to assess whether your goals are realistic and achievable, based on your current situation

• Why your goals need to be relevant to your overall vision and how to align them with your long-term aspirations

• The Manhood Experiment of the week that will inspire you to create your own SMART goal 

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What is the Manhood Experiment?



It’s a weekly podcast where we give you one experiment to level up your mind, career, business, health, relationships and more!

For more tips and behind the scenes, follow us on:


• Instagram @ManhoodExperiment 

• Tiktok @ManhoodExperiment

• Threads @ManhoodExperiment

• Submit your questions @ www.manhoodexperiment.com

How do you optimize your fat loss journey by eating more?

In this episode, the guys are back with a quick, action-packed discussion on how increasing your food intake might be the key to breaking through your weight loss plateau. Discover how eating the right quantities can accelerate your journey to achieving your fitness goals, and hear a compelling success story from J Dragon about his client Aaron's transformation.

Find out how to determine your daily protein needs, leverage calorie-tracking apps, and use tools like BMR calculations and body impedance scales to guide your nutrition. This episode is packed with practical tips and insights on how to make your body feel safe, reduce stress, and ultimately burn fat more effectively.

“We need to listen to our bodies and it shouldn’t be that stressful” - J Dragon

You’ll leave this episode with…

• Why eating more can be your secret to losing fat

• Understanding how you can break through plateaus when you workout and eat clean already

• The story of J Dragon’s client Aaron, who broke through his fat loss plateau with surprising changes

• What might be causing your body stress

• Why it's important for your body to feel safe to lose fat

• What reverse dieting is and how it can help you

• How to calculate your daily protein intake

• The most efficient and productive change you can make to lose fat

• Apps that will help you track your calories

• The Manhood Experiment of the week to kickstart your fat loss journey

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What is the Manhood Experiment?

It’s a weekly podcast where we give you one experiment to level up your mind, career, business, health, relationships and more!

For more tips and behind the scenes, follow us on:


• Instagram @ManhoodExperiment 

• Tiktok @ManhoodExperiment

• Threads @ManhoodExperiment

• Submit your questions @ www.manhoodexperiment.com
  


Resources Mentioned:

Macrocalculator - https://www.calculator.net/macro-calculator.html

My Fitness Pal - https://www.myfitnesspal.com/

Calorie secrets - https://www.caloriesecrets.net/

Mike's Macros - https://www.mikesmacros.com/

“What is The Manhood Experiment about? 

Well, we’re often distracted in life and never really dive deep into the real foundation of self-improvement, goal achieving, and well-being.

My name is Tarek, AKA T-Rex.

My name is Jason, AKA J-Dragon.

My name is Devon, AKA B.I.G. Dreamz.

Join us every week as we discuss the real facets of manhood, topics like, ‘How to Develop More Self-Esteem’, ‘Self-Love’, and ‘Improve Our Relationships’. 

We’ll also discuss how to improve our well-being, mental toughness, resilience, and productivity; how to develop critical skills, expand our careers and business, create financial security and contribute to a greater cause and we’ll leave you with lessons and tips. 

Our mission is to help you evolve and achieve your greatest self. 

We ourselves want to become better fathers, husbands, lovers, and leaders. So we created this podcast to embody those goals and give our listeners an experiment to improve your day-to-day life.

So Join our Team, click the Subscribe button, listen, and be enlightened”

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The Manhood Experiment coming October 15th to wherever you enjoy listening to podcasts. 

Please help us out by clicking ‘subscribe’ so you get all of our latest episodes. While you’re at it, also leave us a five star review and a comment telling us why you loved the show. We look forward to you joining ‘The Manhood Experiment’.

Follow us on instagram @manhoodexperiment to see extra content and some behind the scenes footage.

How do you turn a great idea into a marketable reality?

Join us as T Rex, a marketing wizard with a track record of building multimillion-dollar businesses, unveils the key steps to transforming your great ideas into successful enterprises. Explore the crucial role of keyword research in elevating your business, with top tools and strategies to rise above your competition. 

Discover T Rex's approach, where he offers practical methods to measure demand and competition, outlining a four-step process that ensures your concepts achieve maximum success. Whether you're starting out or scaling up, this episode delivers concise, actionable insights to sharpen your strategies and enhance your success in today’s market.

“This episode really is for everyone that has a great idea” - T Rex

You’ll leave this episode with…

• The power of keyword research and why you need to use it in your business

• A simple metric you can use to gauge if your idea has the potential to succeed in the marketplace

• One of the biggest mistakes T Rex sees when people are developing ideas

• Where people are missing the mark with their good ideas

• The first thing you need to do when you have an idea

• Four steps you can follow to bring your idea to life

• How to know if there is a market for your idea

• The importance of knowing what your competitors are doing

• What research engineering is and why you need to know about it

• The best places to find out who your biggest competitors are

• How you can know if there is a high search volume for your idea or product

• Websites you can use to start your keyword research

• The Manhood Experiment of the week that will start you on your journey to developing your great idea

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What is the Manhood Experiment?



It’s a weekly podcast where we give you one experiment to level up your mind, career, business, health, relationships and more!

For more tips and behind the scenes, follow us on:


• Instagram @ManhoodExperiment

• Tiktok @ManhoodExperiment

• Threads @ManhoodExperiment

• Submit your questions @ www.manhoodexperiment.com

Resources Mentioned:

• Google keyword planner - www.ads.google.com/intl/es-419/home/tools/keyword-planner/

• Helium 10 - Amazon - www.helium10.com

• Semrush - www.semrush.com

• Moz Keyword Explorer - www.moz.com

• Uber Suggests - www.neilpatel.com/ubersuggest/

Are you getting the most out of your time?

In this episode, we reveal how you can conquer your day with efficient time management techniques. B.I.G Dreamz dives into the art of planning your day for success and shares game-changing strategies to help you stay on track. Whether you're juggling meetings or striving to balance your commitments, this episode offers a step-by-step guide to help you reclaim control of your time.

Learn to set realistic timelines, avoid overload, and boost productivity without burning out. From maximizing the efficiency of your meetings to gracefully navigating conversations and keeping them on track, gain actionable tips to make every moment count and command respect through your time management skills.

“You’ll become this person who has this boundary and respect for time and others will see that in you” - B.I.G Dreamz

You’ll leave this episode with…

• The time management skills B.I.G. Dreamz wished he had learned before turning 30

• How you can plan your day for ultimate success

• Tips that can help you stick to your timelines

• A strategy to help you avoid overloading your schedule

• How you can better control and own your time

• Tips for having a productive meeting

• A helpful transition you can use to get a meeting back on track

• How you can save time and be more efficient 

• A step-by-step guide to gracefully ending conversations when you're short on time

• How managing your time well earns respect from others

• The Manhood Experiment of the week that will help you be more intentional with your time

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What is the Manhood Experiment?



It’s a weekly podcast where we give you one experiment to level up your mind, career, business, health, relationships and more!

For more tips and behind the scenes, follow us on:


• Instagram @ManhoodExperiment

•  Tiktok @ManhoodExperiment

• Threads @ManhoodExperiment

• Submit your questions @ www.manhoodexperiment.com

Ready to conquer your next big goal with unwavering determination?

This quick episode will spur you into action as J Dragon delves into the power of setting your target goal and working towards it. Using his own journey of training for an Ironman, he explains how having a clear goal can boost your accountability and strengthen your relationships. 

Learn how to choose an exciting target, involve your community for support, and create a timeline that keeps you on track. Turn aspirations into reality with this week's practical tips and kickstart your journey as you achieve your next big goal.

“I realize how much better I feel when I have something to train for” - J Dragon

You’ll leave this episode with…

• Actionable tips to help you choose what to train for

• How having a  target goal can positively impact your relationships

• Why having accountability in your community is a win-win

• The story of how J Dragon decided to compete in an Ironman 

• How J Dragon's circle of friends became a part of his target goal

• Ways that setting a target goal can positively affect your friends and family

• How team goals foster a sense of brotherhood

• How you can move from thinking about doing something to taking the action

• The benefits of setting a clear goal 

• Why you need a defined timeline for your goal

• The Manhood Experiment of the week that will give you something to look forward to

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What is the Manhood Experiment?



It’s a weekly podcast where we give you one experiment to level up your mind, career, business, health, relationships and more!

For more tips and behind the scenes, follow us on:


• Instagram @ManhoodExperiment 

• Tiktok @ManhoodExperiment

• Threads @ManhoodExperiment

• Submit your questions @ www.manhoodexperiment.com
  


How can a friendly online relationship turn into a financial nightmare?

In this episode, the guys dive into the dark world of pig butchering scams—a term that captures the sinister nature of these elaborate cons. They explore the methods scammers use to build trust and manipulate their victims, often employing advanced techniques like AI. Learn about the staggering financial impact of these scams, with over a billion dollars lost to romance scams alone, and discover how young men are specifically targeted, offering insights to help them avoid falling victim to these schemes.

Through real-life examples and a step-by-step breakdown of scam tactics, the guys provide practical advice on identifying these cons and protecting yourself and your loved ones. From the psychological manipulation of love bombing to the crucial importance of discussing big investments with others, this episode is packed with insights to help you stay vigilant. Tune in to gain the awareness you need to discern between genuine opportunities and potential scams.

“Once you begin to understand how it works, you’ll have the awareness and be able to avoid things like this” - T Rex

You’ll leave this episode with…

• What a pig butchering scam is and how it can affect you

• Ways this scam affects men and how they are falling prey to them

• The people pig butchering scams target

• Real-life examples of what these scams look like

• A step-by-step break down of how these scams work

• Ways in which scammers build your trust before they scam you

• How scammers are using AI to make their scams look more legit

• What love bombing is

• What the scammer does once you’ve been scammed

• How you can identify scammers for your own safety and for the protection of those you love

• Ways you can discern between the right investment opportunities and the wrong ones

• The Manhood Experiment of the week that will allow you and others to be aware of pig butchering scams

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What is the Manhood Experiment?



It’s a weekly podcast where we give you one experiment to level up your mind, career, business, health, relationships and more!

For more tips and behind the scenes, follow us on:


• Instagram @ManhoodExperiment

• Tiktok @ManhoodExperiment

• Threads @ManhoodExperiment

• Submit your questions @ www.manhoodexperiment.com
  


Resources Mentioned:

• John Oliver on CNN

• Erin West, Santa Clara Deputy District Attorney -  “They are running circles around us: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Vo3wLAiHGu8

• John Oliver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLPpl2ISKTg

Do you feel confident expressing when you're not okay?


In this episode, the guys dive into men’s mental health and the journey of vulnerability, following Mental Health Month. They tackle stereotypes and explore how bringing emotions to the surface can lead to deeper, more fulfilling relationships. With personal stories and reflections from their own lives, the guys discuss struggles, overcoming feelings of being a burden, and techniques to break out of downward spirals and return to positive emotions.

Learn how to navigate the impact of breakups, loss, economic stress, and the pressures of constantly comparing yourself to others on social media. Discover practical advice on assessing your mental health, understanding the interconnectedness of spiritual, mental, and physical well-being, and the transformative power of sharing and making space for others to be heard. This episode is packed with actionable tips to help you start rewriting your story and take steps toward a healthier, more fulfilled life.

“Men, we don’t have it all figured out, and that is ok” - J Dragon

You’ll leave this episode with…

• Why ‘Breaking the Silence’ and embracing vulnerability are crucial for personal growth

• Ways you can express your emotions openly and without fear

• The impact of stereotypes on men's mental health and how you can challenge them

• Tools to manage feelings of being a burden on other people

• Strategies for navigating tough times like breakups and losses

• Two questions you can ask yourself as you begin thinking about your mental health

• The way your spiritual, mental, & physical health are connected

• Services where you can get help 

• How men’s groups may help you and the power of sharing

• What is Trauma?

• Tips on how you can give people the space to be heard

• The ManHood Experiment of the week that will empower you to take control of your mental health journey

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What is the Manhood Experiment?



It’s a weekly podcast where we give you one experiment to level up your mind, career, business, health, relationships and more!

For more tips and behind the scenes, follow us on:


• Instagram @ManhoodExperiment

• Tiktok @ManhoodExperiment

• Threads @ManhoodExperiment

• Submit your questions @ www.manhoodexperiment.com

Resources Mentioned:

• The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to High Performance and Personal Renewal - By  Jim Loehr & Tony Schwartz

• Better Help - https://www.betterhelp.com/

Are you dreaming of starting your travel adventure but don’t know where to begin?


In this episode, T Rex and J Dragon are joined by Jacki Mercer, a seasoned traveler who has spent the past 18 years living around the world. Jacki, a transformational coach, podcast producer, and podcast co-host, shares her journey from where she started to her current life in Costa Rica, and offers invaluable tips on how to kickstart your own travel adventures. Learn about the different types of travel you can do, opportunities for work abroad, and travel hacks to make your journey smoother and more affordable.

Discover how to overcome common travel fears and misconceptions, and get practical advice on packing, staying safe, and experiencing local culture. Jacki also delves into the importance of being present, releasing expectations, and rooting yourself while traveling. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or a beginner, this episode is packed with insights to help you make your travel dreams a reality.

“Travel is full of the unexpected and you can be disappointed from those [unmet] expectations or take in the moment and surrender to it” - Jacki

You’ll leave this episode with…

• Hacks on how you can travel more efficiently with Jacki Mercer, solo-female traveller,  transformational coach, & podcast producer

• The first steps you need to take to turn your travel idea into an actual trip

• The different types of travel you can do

• Travel hacks that will help you save money

• Why J Dragon says “It’s never been easier to travel”

• One of the biggest expenses when you travel and how you can make it cheaper

• Tips to help you figure out the public transport system in a new country

• How hostels make travel more fun and help you meet new people

• Must-have apps that will make your traveling easier

• Safety tips for when you travel (especially solo-female travellers)

• The best travel insurance for travellers 

• Tips on how you can overcome jet lag and pack more efficiently

• Examples of countries you can go to where your money stretches further than in the USA or Canada

• The Manhood Experiment of the Week that will get you ready for your next travel adventure

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What is the Manhood Experiment?



It’s a weekly podcast where we give you one experiment to level up your mind, career, business, health, relationships and more!

For more tips and behind the scenes, follow us on:


• Instagram @ManhoodExperiment
• Tiktok @ManhoodExperiment
• Threads @ManhoodExperiment
• Submit your questions @ www.manhoodexperiment.com


Resources Mentioned:

• Jacki’s Instagram: @jackimmercer

• Jacki's Podcast - “On The Edge: With Brittany MacLeod & Jacki Mercer” on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0u0Fzzb9OT8gjPymfvm3sy?si=bc8439b30b754226

WORKING VISA'S

• Tier 5 Youth Mobility Scheme Visa - https://www.gov.uk/youth-mobility

• Working Holiday Makers Visa - https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/what-we-do/whm-program/overview

CRUISE & RESORT HIRING AGENCY

• Cast-a-way Cruise and Resort Hiring Agency - https://www.cast-a-way.com/

FLIGHTS

• Momondo - www.momondo.com

• Skyscanner - https://www.skyscanner.com/

• Google flights 

• Kayak - www.kayak.com

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

• Rome2Rio - https://www.rome2rio.com/

• Flix bus - https://www.flixbus.com

ACCOMMODATIONS

• Booking.com - www.booking.com

• Hostel world - https://www.hostelworld.com/

INSURANCE

• World Nomad Insurance - https://www.worldnomads.com

VOLUNTEERING

• World Back Packers - https://www.worldpackers.com/