For this conversation, I wanted to share personal updates about my expanded family and the challenges and joys of welcoming my newborn son, Niko. I dive into the significant changes that come with having a second child, drawing parallels from a conversation with our COO and his running analogy.

This episode explores the importance of patience, endurance, and growth during life's stressful seasons. I reflect on what legacy means, moving beyond material wealth to focus on impact, character, and teaching future generations. Through my experiences, I emphasize the importance of purpose and direction, the difference between making and finding time, and transforming perceived enemies into allies to build a lasting legacy.

CHAPTERS

00:00 The Importance of Legacy

00:53 Life Update: Becoming a Father of Two

01:50 Challenges of Parenting Two Kids

05:28 Emotional Moments and Reflections

09:52 Defining Legacy

20:18 Making Time for What Matters

38:40 Purpose and Direction in Life

45:52 Building a Legacy Without Enemies

52:07 Final Thoughts on Legacy

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In this episode, I sit down with BPN athlete Luke Hopkins, a pro natural bodybuilder and hybrid athlete currently training for an Ironman. He recently graduated from USC with a degree in neuroscience. Luke shares how a positive mindset and psychological strategies impact high-level sport performance. He and I cover the physical and mental challenges of Ironman training, the importance of progressive overload, and the benefits of group training. This conversation is all about pacing, setting realistic goals, and the balance between training and daily life, with insights from both of our personal experiences. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 01:09 Olympic Highlights and Athletic Feats 02:21 Mental Resilience in Sports 03:33 Personal Athletic Challenges and Training Insights 12:50 Moving to Austin and Pursuing Dreams 16:15 Use Courage to Take Risks 23:25 Mental Health and Neuroscience 33:36 Handling Mistakes and Constructive Feedback 37:32 Importance of Enduring the Process 40:37 How to Balance IQ and EQ 41:59 The Power that Social Media has 45:12 Mindset and Self-Talk 47:22 Positive Psychology and Performance 55:11 What Are Group Dynamics? 01:10:50 Progressive Overload in Training and Life 01:19:17 Ironman Training Insights Follow: IG: instagram.com/thenickbarepodcast YT: youtube.com/@nickbarefitness Keep up with Luke: IG: instagram.com/lukehoplife Strength, endurance, and wellness supplements to fuel your performance. SAVE 10% at BPN Supps: https://bit.ly/nickbare10audio Follow: IG: instagram.com/nickbarefitness/ YT: youtube.com/@nickbarefitness

Today, Hope and Tony are joining me to relive the adventure of BPN's 50-mile overnight ultra. This race truly embodied who we are as a brand—a gritty race where runners are challenged to hold the standard. Not only were the runners unaware of the course or location until the day of, but we also had to contend with loose bulls, rugged terrain, and a significant course change just an hour before the race started. This race was another milestone in shaping the BPN brand that I and the BPN community will never forget.

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1:30 Welcome

3:26 Hosting the race on a working cattle ranch

10:12 How to race came to be

18:45 Designing a race for the committed

25:43 The concerns involved

30:24 Starting the race

39:34 Mapping the course

51:49 Marking the course

56:34 The hardest events to plan

59:24 Building a brand in drops

1:03:22 Medals for the finishers

1:06:14 Hope & Tony’s history at BPN

1:19:34 The confidence-boosting moments

1:23:24 Growing through failure

Steve Weatherford is a former NFL Punter and motivational speaker. He was twice named the fittest man in the NFL, and has played for 5 different teams, and is a Super Bowl XLVI Champion.

In this episode, Steve sits down with Nick to share his story and discuss the transformation he has experienced in his time after the NFL. Nick and Steve both identify ways that we can experience transformation in our own lives and become the person that we want to be.

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Dan Holguin, aka The Rasta Runner, is an ultramarathon runner, mindset & fitness coach, and transformational speaker. He also is a former professional bull rider, and has competed on American Ninja Warrior multiple times.

Dan joins Nick on the show to share his story of overcoming the tragedy, and to discuss the power of mindset and positivity, which he believes has been the greatest contributing factor for the success he’s had in his competitive endeavors as well as his personal life.

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Matt Beaudreau is the founder of Acton Academy Placer Schools, co-founder of the Apogee Strong Program, keynote Speaker, and host of The Essential 11 Podcast.

In this episode, Matt joins Nick to discuss some areas where education system in America comes up short, and how a different approach to education could potentially be the answer to ensuring the next generation reaches their full potential, and becomes the leaders that we need them to be.

They also dive deep into how we should parent, how failure should be encouraged for our kids, and how we can inspire the next generation to reach for new heights.

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In this episode, marathon coach Jeff Cunningham sits down with Nick to discuss and recap Nick’s performance at the Buffalo, New York Marathon that he ran on May 29th, 2022.

Nick and Coach Jeff discuss the importance of consistency in training, and how that compounded to allow Nick to reach his goal of running Sub-2:50, with a final time of 2:48:11. They also discuss how approaching this entire prep day by day, brick by brick, was crucial for building up to this goal.

The documentary on the Buffalo Marathon will be available to view on YouTube on Sunday, June 19th, 2022 at 10am CST.

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Mark “Smelly“ Bell is a self proclaimed “meathead millionaire” who has leveraged a successful powerlifting career into a career as an entrepreneur. Mark is the creator of the Sling Shot, an assistive tool for powerlifters to utilize when bench pressing.

Mark and Nick sit down in this episode to discuss what true strength is, and how important it is to be strong in all aspects of our life, not just physically.

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Chadd Wright is a retired Navy SEAL turned elite ultra-runner who served his country for a decade on multiple deployments to conflict zones across the world -- including a stint on President Obama's security detail.

In this conversation Nick sits down with Chadd to discuss life as a SEAL, the allure of ultra-endurance for self-betterment & the importance of having a value system in place to navigate life.

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Mark is the author of numerous books, including The Primal Blueprint, which was credited with turbocharging the growth of the primal/paleo movement back in 2009. In 2017, he officially became a New York Times bestselling author with The Keto Reset Diet, which reached the #1 overall bestseller among all books on amazon.com for two days. Mark has written several other books, including popular Primal-themed cookbooks and lifestyle books. In this episode, Nick sits down with Mark to discuss the effects that heavy endurance training has on the human body, as well as some approaches to nutrition that can benefit our performance and lead us to a healthier lifestyle. More Resources: BPN website: www.bpnsupps.com Nick’s website: www.nickbare.com Nick’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness Nick’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition Follow Us On Social Media! Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast Twitter: @BarePerformPod

Tennessee native and Myrtle Beach Marathon winner Ken Rideout joins Nick today to talk about growing up hustling, mental toughness, and his athletic career.

Ken is an advocate of “The Fight.” Growing up in a working class, inner city neighborhood, sports became Ken’s escape. As an endurance athlete, he approaches every event with a fighter mindset, going to battle with himself.

At the age of 50, Ken is running faster than he ever has before. Finishing the Myrtle Beach Marathon in 2:30, The London Marathon in 2:29, and The New York Marathon in 2:33, Ken is driven and determined to finish every event he competes with nothing left in the tank, making sure to give his every last ounce of effort.

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Cameron Hanes discovered his true passion for bowhunting when he was twenty. Inspired by the physical challenges of stalking elk in the Oregon wilderness—traversing mountainous terrain, braving erratic weather, and evading his quarry’s even more dangerous predators—he began an ever-evolving journey of self-improvement.

To become the best bowhunter of wild elk, to the caliber he believed he could be, Cam realized he would need more than archery skills. He would need the stamina and strength that could only come from an athletic training regimen of long-distance running and heavy-weight lifting. And every day for more than thirty years, Cam has put in the work, building miles and muscles, pushing through pain with a single-minded focus on the only goal worth having—besting himself time and again.

If Cam can do it, we all can. Everyone has what it takes to endure adversity so we can rise above average, be the best we can be, and enjoy living life to the fullest.

You can order Cam’s book, ENDURE, on Amazon now.

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Tim Kennedy is an active Special Forces master sergeant and sniper with combat deployments throughout the middle east as part of the most elite counter terrorism and hostage rescue unit within the U.S. Army Green Berets. Prior to the military, he was a professional mixed martial arts fighter and two time title challenger.

Tim sits down with Nick to talk about how fighting and violence has always been a part if his life, and how it has evolved over time through the experiences he’s had, and how he now uses it for good.

You can preorder Tim’s book, Scars and Stripes today on Amazon.

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This week's podcast guest is CrossFit champion Jason Khalipa. Jason inspires through his fitness achievements and the wisdom he has accumulated as a father, business owner, and community member. This episode discussed fatherhood and what it means to show up, protect, and provide for your family. We also discussed how to maintain momentum in your daily life and how work ethic is caught rather than taught. Jason's perspective is truly inspiring, and I am excited for you to hear his wisdom and apply it to your life.

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0:00 Intro

1:23 Welcome

8:29 Jason’s training background

11:14 Jason’s career in Crossfit

12:54 Forms of education

20:04 Surrounding yourself with mentors

24:32 Navigating fitness and career with family

36:17 Work ethic is caught, not taught

40:14 Train, protect, provide

51:43 Jason’s fitness goals

54:31 Never let your momentum get to zero

1:00:17 Putting points on the scoreboard

1:07:02 Avoiding the echo chamber

1:13:04 Sustainable nutrition

1:19:11 Daily fueling and nutrition

1:27:26 Maintaining movement

If you lost a billion dollar opportunity, how would that affect your life?

For Noah Kagan, it certainly was not easy. But he didn’t let it stop him from becoming successful.

Noah is the founder/CEO of AppSumo, a daily deals website for digitally distributed goods and online services based in Austin, TX.

Before founding AppSumo, he was employee #30 at Facebook, working directly under Mark Zuckerberg. After a 9 month tenure, Noah was fired, losing out on nearly a billion dollars in stock. He was also employee #4 at Mint.com before deciding that he wanted to be his own boss, and founding AppSumo.

In today’s episode, Noah sits down with Nick to talk about how getting fired from Facebook was just the beginning of his story, and share some great insight into what it truly means to be successful.

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Nick Cassano is a social media influencer and BPN Ambassador who has exponentially grown his platforms on both Instagram and TikTok by creating comedic content. While the content uses similar characters, the themes for the videos are incredibly diverse. Most however have some relation to sports, or Italian American heritage.

Through being authentic, providing quality content, and a professional attitude Nick has been able to build a loyal audience that looks forward to the content on a daily basis, and his content has even been featured on Barstool Sports, Buzzfeed, and more.

In this episode, Nicky sits down with Nick to enjoy some some laughs as well as discuss the importance of staying true to yourself, not letting your insecurities control you, and more.

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Mike Thompson could have listened to the doctors.

At the age of 15, after five years of battling four rounds of cancer, when they told him he wouldn’t make it past age 18. Or when they told him that he would never be able to do athletic activites ever again.  But he didn’t.

Now in his mid-30’s, Mike has completed multiple marathons and Ironmans, including the Kona Ironman, and has summited Mount Kilimanjaro. He has now devoted his life to helping others who struggle with cancer, PTSD, and more by partnering with Texas Original, one of the two operating medical cannabis providers in Texas.

In this episode, Mike sits down with Nick to share his story, as well as share about his work with Texas Original, and how they hope to educate about the benefits of medicinal cannabis.

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Everyone is creative in some way. Some may create art. Some create food. Some create businesses. For all of us, we are the creators of the life we want to live.

For many of us, being creative can come with some resistance. The choice to be original and forge your own path can be one of the most difficult parts of the creative process.

In this episode two members of the BPN Media team, Jordan Utter and Alex Rodriguez, join Nick on the show to talk all about what it truly means to be original, and shed some deep insight into how you should view originality and creativity. As they share with us, by eliminating distractions and working deeply, we can eliminate creative barriers and be more creative, original, and productive.

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What impact does your past have on your present?

Many people let their past trauma or negative experiences have power over how they live their life, and let it consume them. Others try to run from and ignore it.

Bedros Keuilian and Ray “Cash” Care have made it their life goal to help others realize that we cannot out-run, out-fight, or out-smart our past, but we can use it as a catalyst for growth and choose to be better from it. Bedros is a best-selling author, speaker, business consultant, and founder and CEO of Fit Body Boot Camp. Ray is a Navy Seal veteran and instructor for the Modern Day Knight Project, a 75 hour self-development program for men founded by Bedros.

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Do you have enough salt in your diet?

Joining us on this week's episode, we have Dr. James DiNicolantonio to explore how salt intake is a key factor in physical performance and overall health.  Nick and Dr. James dive deep into the science behind how our body responds to salt, as well as debunk some misconceptions about this mineral that have been popularized over the years.

Dr. James is a cardiovascular research scientist and doctor of pharmacy at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute in Kansas City, Missouri, and author of The Salt Fix and Superfuel.  He has shared his expertise on The Dr. Oz Show, The Doctors, and international news media outlets.

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Does running slower make you faster?

 

On this week’s episode, Nick’s marathon coach Jeff Cunningham is back for his second time on the podcast to discuss the most effective way to train for distance running.  

 

Nick and Jeff share specific insight into how workouts are being crafted and executed to move towards Nick’s goal of running under 2:50 at the Buffalo Marathon at the end of May.  They dive deep into how to properly apply the “5 Pillars of Distance Running,” which are easy runs, speed workouts, recovery, nutrition, and strategic planning, to your training.  If you are looking to PR your next distance race, you will want to tune in to this episode.

 

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For years, there has been a stigma around runners including strength training into their workouts. For fear of injury or becoming “too big,” many people actively avoid diversifying their training in this way.

 

Sal Di Stefano has a different approach.  He believes that all forms of exercise are beneficial when applied properly, and that whether you are a strength or endurance athlete, you should incorporate elements of both into your training.

 

In this episode, the Mind Pump Media host joins Nick Bare to discuss the importance of these two forms of exercise in maintaining a healthy and fit lifestyle.  Sal dives into how strength training actually raises you metabolism and can lead to more fat loss than cardio alone.  He also covers how consistency and discipline are key in optimizing your life, and how you can make changes that will have lasting effects on you health, versus temporary, short-term improvements.

 

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In this episode, host Nick Bare is joined by BPN's Creative Director Jordan Utter to recount both their experiences running the Rocky Raccoon Ultramarathon which was held on February 5th, 2022.

 

This is Nick's second 100 mile ultramarathon, and the first race he has run since the Leadville 100 in August of 2021.  Jordan ran the 100 kilometer race on the same course to complete his first ultra. The two share insight into how they approached training, nutrition, and mindset for their respective races, and how their individual experiences differed throughout the weekend.

 

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What if there was an ingredient in just about every food product being sold in supermarkets today that could potentially have harmful effects to your metabolism and overall health?

 

Dr. Paul Saladino, the CarnivoreMD, joins host Nick Bare on the podcast for the second time to discuss the potentially harmful effects seed oils may have on your body.  He goes in depth into the science behind how these oils interact with your body and how you can take steps to avoid including them in your diet.

 

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In today's podcast, I am sitting down with my friend and legendary ultra runner, Sally McRae. Sally most recently won the Moab 240 after completing the "Grand Slam of 200s." She's admired for her mental fortitude, hardcore training tactics, and ability to push through extreme discomfort. Whenever I have the opportunity to talk with Sally,  it is not only insightful but also uplifting. I'm sure you will feel the same after listening.

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0:00 Intro

1:19 Welcome

1:56 Sally’s Go Gel launch

6:21 Sally gearing up for Western States

15:23 Being patient in your weakness

30:10 What are you going to focus on?

40:23 A champion mindset

50:54 Hyperfocusing on detail during training

1:03:40 Setting boundaries

1:16:44 Keeping belief through failure

1:34:07 Pacing Sally at Western States

1:35:57 Inspiring through content

From humble beginnings in a college dorm room, Jim DeCicco and his two brothers have built their company, “Super Coffee” into a multi-million dollar business.

 

In this episode, host Nick Bare sits down with Jim as he dives deep into how they have built Super Coffee from the ground up.  Jim shares insight on their humble beginnings of handing out samples in stores, to how they have raised capital to support their growth, how their “no deal” on national TV show Shark Tank has impacted the company, and much more.

 

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“You cannot allow your past to define your future.”

 

In this episode, host Nick Bare sits down with former police officer and Green Beret Sean Buck Rogers as he shares his captivating story of how the trauma that he has experienced has influenced his life as a service member, father, and entrepreneur.

 

In his book Rising Above, Sean chronicles the toughest battle of his life: the long, painful fight to confront his darkest fears and reclaim his life. After struggling as a young man to accept the raw trauma of his past, he eventually learned to understand and embrace it, ultimately using it to become an elite Special Forces operator.

 

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If you feel like achieving a sub-3-mile marathon pace is beyond your reach, this episode of The Bare Performance Podcast will inspire you to expand your horizons. Nick invites Jeff Cunningham, an elite marathon trainer, to share the formula and mindset that consistently lifts runners who compete around the country to excel beyond what might seem possible.

An attorney by day, Jeff has developed a hybrid coaching program that keys to training volume, speed work, adaptations and nutrition. Hard data and metrics factor in, but at the end of the day it all boils down to the one non-negotiable component: Passion. Not just passion for running a marathon or even for running itself; it’s got to be a passion for doing the work.

Jeff took Nick on and believed he was capable of a sub-3-mile race pace goal based on a few key biographical elements. With those baseline ingredients, Jeff believes, anyone is capable of hitting a sub-3 marathon goal. And he has proved himself right, time and again, as his runners reach their goals and blow beyond them.

No one can explain what it feels like to be ready to go on race day. Knowing how to manage exhaustion is the essence of marathon running – and something that cannot be achieved without exacting, consistent intentional preparation towards a specific outcome. Jeff explains how he builds confidence in his runners, brick by brick. His formula has certainly worked for Nick, who now knows the difference between running a race and racing a race. It’s an incomparable, indescribable feeling. 

The episode features lots of practical advice and reveals Nick’s plans to turn his goal of running a sub-2:50 time at the Buffalo Marathon this spring into an opportunity to share resources, training programs and tools with other aspirational runners. The ultimate goal? To inspire 10,000 personal records in the coming year! 

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Key Takeaways:

• (02:30): How Nick met Jeff and started working with his team – and got on the path to his first sub-3-hour marathon.
• (04:45): Jeff shares the roots of his passion for running, which stretch back to his childhood in the early 1980s. He continued to run competitively through high school, college and law school. From there he stumbled into coaching, which is his big love.
• (7:30): Jeff, who brings a hugely competitive mindset, is all about his runners’ success. When they set a goal and he helps him achieve it, that’s his ultimate satisfaction. 
• (09:30): Why the sub-3-hour marathon has such an allure. In the larger context, they’re monumental but relatable. They can be completed by athletes at all levels of fitness, but there is a line of demarcation when your time starts with a “2.”
• (13:07): Running is a rare sport in which the barrier to entry is low and the possibilities for any given individual limitless (within reason). It’s all about training and mindset.
• (17:45): Jeff shares his initial thoughts when Nick came to him with his sub-3 marathon goal and some of the amazing athletic

People run for all kinds of reasons – in many cases as a means of escape. That could have been the story for Sally McRae, Nick’s guest on this episode of The Bare Performance Podcast. Instead, this year’s winner of the Badwater 135 has used her life filled with challenges and losses to fuel her. At 42, she has built a phenomenal running career, competing in ultras around the globe while also building a family. But more than anything, she has taken from early life challenges wisdom that has sweetened her journey and inspired everyone who comes into her orbit.

This compelling conversation touches on fundamental ultra-training, strategy, nutrition, and lessons learned through various race experiences. But it’s the eloquent philosophical insights that will linger long after the podcast sign-off. With remarkable grace, Sally has found meaning in the inexplicable: a childhood marred by a chronically abusive father, a mother taken way too early by cancer, and what seemed like the loss of her dreams of competing as a professional athlete. Sally shares reflections on the upsides – as well as downsides – of strong survival skills. The protective walls that helped her endure a tough childhood might have suffocated her adulthood but because of her curious mind, open heart, and hunger to push herself to the limit, Sally came to understand some fundamental truths. For one, we are strongest at the broken places – and everyone has broken places. For another, feelings are our allies, even the toughest feelings in the midst of the most grueling race. Sally shares insights into how her training has shifted from emphasizing physical mechanics to developing psychological self-awareness and a positive mindset adaptable to all kinds of challenges (including diarrhea 14 miles into Badwater 135, known as “the world’s toughest ultra-race”).

Sally’s life story will leave everyone ready to work harder towards goals while understanding, deeply, that (to quote the songwriter Harry Chapin), “It’s got to be the going – not the getting there – that’s good.” In addition to an amazing amount of wisdom, you’ll also get the scoop on how Sally trains, nourishes herself, beats back heat, and trains for every outcome. It’s no surprise that she has prevailed in life as she did in the 135-mile Badwater Ultramarathon in 2021.

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Key Takeaways:

• (3:54): All about how Sally acquired her childhood nickname, “Sunshine.” It was given to her as a child by her mother, who proclaimed her as bright and shiny as the sun. Hence, Yellow Runner.
• (5:10): Nick and Sally share a central pain in the loss of their mothers to cancer, a grief that has driven them forward with urgency and a desire to do their best in life.
• (7:10): About the impactful role, Sally’s mother played, demonstrating grace and wisdom that provided a huge cushion. But Sally, the middle among five children, was the least liked by her physically and verbally abusive father. This set in motion many years during which Sally sought her father’s, unattainable love. She strived relentlessly, excelling at sports, holding down two jobs as a teenager, being a leader in all ways at school.
• (10:55): Sally’s mother left a deep imprint with her message that her children could do anything so long as they worked hard and went for big dreams.
• (12:50): At 15, under threat from her angry father, Sally realized that she could empower herself to stand up to him and

In today’s episode, Nick sits down with friend and Bryker and Co founder, Josh Holley to discuss raising capital and selling your business.

The episode begins with Nick and Josh discussing how they met. They were training for a marathon together and Nick says that he learned a lot from training with Josh. A big part of Josh’s training was about learning restraint in his workouts and that was a big takeaway for Nick. When they started training together, Nick says Josh taught him a lot about business as well. Josh began his role in finance in the beginning of the recession in a restructuring firm. He thought he’d only be in the role for a couple years before transitioning back to a traditional finance role, however he stayed for seven years. He credits this time with accelerating learning and leading him to his current work of building finance and accounting into businesses.

Even before you get into raising money Josh says you need to understand the cash needs of your business. Nick agrees, citing a personal story of his own business needs as an example. More than fifty percent of the time, even in well established businesses, leaders are looking at the bank account as the measure of health and success when financial statements tell a different story. Josh stresses the importance of accrual accounting, whether you’re trying to better understand the business, raise capital, or sell the business. Nick and Josh both agree that there are a lot of parallels between marathon running and business building because both require pacing and endurance.

In the early days of growing your business, you may have small bank loans, but a large part of your revenue will come from friends and family. For these types of investments, Josh recommends a Safe Agreement. This will allow those close to you to invest in your business now and not discuss valuation until you get more traditional investors. Later, when you feel like your back is against the wall, this isn’t the time to raise equity, Josh says you should be looking to get creative and work with vendors and others to save money. Nick agrees, and adds that this is why relationship building is important to him and his business.

For business owners, Nick and Josh recommend an accountant as one of your first hires. This will allow you to move to building the business not being stuck in the business. As you prepare to sell your business, there are a few things that will help you seem more desirable to buyers. This will be things like practicing accrual accounting, tracking sales tax and one time expenses, as well as implementing a board. If you don’t have these things in place there may be doubt in investors or buyers minds. Having all this in place can help you avoid earn out at closing. These things are an expense, certainly, but Nick and Josh say you’ll earn it back with investment or buy out.

As the episode ends, Josh reminds listeners that when selling your business you have to keep the buyer in mind, and Nick stresses the importance of looking to the future rather than getting bogged down in the present.

Timestamps:

0:00- Nick introduces the episode and today’s guest, Josh Holley.

3:14 - How Nick and Josh met.

8:11- Josh shares how he came to investment banking.

13:47 - Common business problems Josh sees in his work.

22:08 - Josh discusses how to better understand your business.

36:56 - Safe Agreement

48:34 - The importance of accounting

1:03:14 - How to get ready to sell your business.

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In today’s episode, Nick speaks with Omar Crispy Avila, who joined the U.S. Army in 2004 as an Infantryman and deployed to Iraq in 2006. 11 months later, his vehicle was struck with a 200 pound IED, resulting in burns to 75% of his body and an amputation of his right leg. Over the past few years, he has made huge transformations and discovered his fulfilling life purpose to help other people through his stories. 

Through his social media presence, Crispy portrays himself as a true, all American patriot. He expresses his love for America as a whole and the freedoms and opportunities the nation offers to so many. In this country, he is able to live his wildest dreams. Crispy came to America when he was just 7 years old and was granted citizenship during high school. In his home country of Mexico, citizens are not allowed to voice their opinions or own firearms to protect themselves. 

Crispy recounts his experience watching the attacks of 9/11 live in school just after he became a U.S. citizen. This marked a defining moment of Crispy’s life when he knew he wanted to serve his country. He turned down a football scholarship to join the Army one month after graduation and was deployed to Iraq very soon after. 

Crispy recounts a few attacks he experiences there, specifically the one of May 14th. Though he remembers feeling angry with God for letting his friends be killed, he was making his peace with him at this moment. Something inside of him told him to get up, that he wasn't going to die here today. With broken legs, third degree burns and partial blindness, Crispy was taken out of the area of attack. He was in an induced coma for 3 months and woke up in Houston to the news that his friend had died.  To date, Crispy has had a total of 105 surgeries. His doctors discovered cancer in his foot and brought in a specialist to take a look at it. Though they were able to remove it all, Crispy couldn't walk on his feet anymore. He pleaded with the doctor to have his leg amputated. 

Crispy has not always been in the place he is today, and spent much of this aftermath in a very dark place. It was the loving people he surrounded himself with who made him the man he is today. He shares the story of connecting with Chris Kyle. Discussing vulnerabilities, Nick points out that opening up is the best way to instantaneously connect with others on a meaningful level. Crispy believes he is a better person today because he was finally able to put his pride aside and find the courage to ask for help. 

Then, Crispy recounts the opportunity which led him to meeting and connecting with kids who also suffered from severe burns like his own. The organization Sons of the Flag helped him find his own calling in helping others. Sometimes people don’t need to hear advice, but just want to know that they aren’t alone. Crispy feels he gets more out of giving advice than anything he may get out of it. Crispy shares that while many people search for resilience, few really have it. Until you’re put in a situation, you’ll never know how you would react to it. 

In closing, Crispy shares his experience undergoing stem cell therapy and the miraculous ways it has changed his life by relieving chronic pain. Sharing vulnerabilities is really what the world needs right now and Crispy is living proof of it. 

Timestamps: 

0:00 - Nick introduces the episode and today’s guest, Omar Crispy Avila.

2:10 - What does patrio

In today’s episode, Nick talks with ultra-endurance athlete Robbie Balenger about his accomplishments, recovery techniques, diet, and running career. While he has admired Robbie for some time, Nick met Robbie for the first time in Leadville when the two ran the Leadville 100.  Robbie had formerly completed the 2019 Transcontinental run, and his competition of the Leadville 100 was part of what he dubbed the ‘Colorado Crush” - a multi-month undertaking consisting of the Leadville trail series, the Colorado trail, and all fifty-eight Colorado peaks.    

By way of background, Robbie shares that he spent a number of years in Austin before moving to his current city of Denver, CO.  He moved to Austin for family, but stayed for the fun, getting into the food and bar scene and spending a lot of time partying.  Eventually, though, Robbie started falling in love with running and endurance training, and he found that it provided a healthy form of the same elation he pursued through partying.  Seeing that partying didn’t help him be his best for his work, and finding in running a substitute for the physical boost partying gave, Robbie found himself more and more invested in the sport.

His races quickly evolved -a half marathon led to a marathon, and then to an eighty-mile race.  About two and a half years after his first fifty-miler, Robbie was running the Transcontinental.  His move to Denver only deepened his drive to run, and transitioning to a plant-based diet aided his performance as an athlete.  Robbie’s aim in changing his diet was primarily to enhance his performance, but it also had a secondary grounding in concern for environmental health.  While Robbie is a committed advocate of plant-based eating, he also explains how people can care for environmental needs even without adopting his plant-based diet; for one thing, they can pay close attention to sourcing when purchasing and consuming meat.

Even with rigorous training and a plant-based whole food diet, Robbie’s body was seriously challenged by the Transcontinental.  He dealt with hallucinations and paranoia, shin splints, tendonitis, and more.  But after the first month of running, his body adapted and the work became somewhat easier.  As he settled in and ran, he was able to do a lot of thinking; ultimately, Robbie feels that he came away from the race with a deepened sense of self-confidence, growth in trust of/reliance on others, and a clearer sense of how to define himself as a man.

Shifting gears a bit, Nick asks Robbie to share about NuCalm, one of Robbie’s sponsors and a company Nick and his team are interested in exploring.  NuCalm offers a unique concept for recovery centered on the fact that recovery at base is rest.  It’s difficult during races to get good sleep, so Robbie decided to use NuCalm’s three-part system to enhance his sleep quality and foster cellular recovery during the Leadville 100.  He tried the system throughout the Colorado Crush, and continues to use it as part of his regular routine.  His results have been profound, and offer great possibilities for runners looking to boost recovery both during and after races. 

Finally, Robbie shares about how cycling fits into

In today’s episode, Nick provides a recap from the recent Leadville 100 Ultramarathon, a race that was about “more than the miles” and required the contributions of the BPN team. 

On August 21 and 22, Nick raced a distance of 100 miles through the Rocky Mountains, joining only about half of the participants in meeting the 30-hour time limit for completion.  With the help of the BPN team, Nick finished the race in 27 hours, 53 minutes, and 5 seconds, having faced 15,600 feet in elevation ascent and descent, high altitudes, and overall both a great and challenging race.  Now, he wants to share with listeners about the details of the race - talking about everything from checkpoints to nutrition strategy, ups and downs, and the role his teammates played in the competition. 

Nick’s training began in the spring after he was chosen by lottery to be allowed entry in the race.  This training included not just preparation for mountain terrain, but training for elevation shifts.   The Monday before the race, he and several other BPN workers arrived confident in Leadville ready for more altitude training and trail reconnaissance (for both Nick and his team members who would be shooting film for a documentary expected out in October!).  Nick and his team built out a plan for the race, with each member having a specific role outlined.  Nick’s main role, himself, was to embrace the suck that would come with enduring the race. 

On the day of the race, Nick was up at 2:30 am for breakfast, which consisted of a bagel and some BPN products - G1M and electrolytes; his ultimate goal was to build up his sodium and carbs.  He prepared himself mentally, got dressed in carefully chosen clothes, and loaded up about 100fl oz of water in his pockets.  The race had an exhilarating start at 4am, and Nick explains his steps crossing checkpoints, maintaining nutrition levels, making connections with his crew, and beginning to knock out the many miles of the course. 

The course had 13 checkpoints over its 50 miles (traveled twice), and Nick had 7 drop bags placed at checkpoints where he would possibly if not certainly be unable to see his crew.  He shares with listeners about the meals he chose to maximize helpful calories and keep his fluid and electrolyte levels high, the short time windows he allotted for stops, and about his plans to handle GI issues and prevent issues with injury or weariness.  Nick also explains how he felt at different points in the race, and how he paced himself.

Listeners will hear about Nick’s fall and bloodied hands, decision to refill water at a mountain stream, and shock at finding crew members at a mountain summit checkpoint.  They will also  hear about the toll the high altitude took as the end of the race drew near;  Nick found himself - with fresh shoes, a pacer, and only 38 miles to go - struggling to breathe.  He started to really feel the previous miles, and knew he just needed to get to the end.  He just needed to go one more.  And one more.  And one more.  Through a temperature drop, a bout of uncontrollable shaking, a transition to a new pacer, and

Nick kicks off the conversation with a brief introduction of Matthew and his tendency to be “as cool as the other side of the pillow”—acting quickly on the next practical step while maintaining calmness. Asking Matthew to share about his book, Green Lights, Nick appreciates Matthew’s ability to be present in the moment. Learn how this aspect of Matthew’s life has evolved over the course of his various achievements as he has learned the importance of putting his head down to work hard, rather than worrying about the minute-to-minute results. Listen to the importance of having “joy in the doing” and why you should stop anticipating the ending of things. Matthew shares how perspective and experience build maturity and wisdom, and how he fights against the addiction for immediate results and chasing false summits.

The conversation shifts as Nick asks Matthew to share about false peaks and points in his own career—times when he felt like he couldn’t continue moving forward. Matthew shares about the importance of a balanced understanding of gratitude, and how complacency can lead to people living off the ‘glory days’ and looking in the rear view mirror for too long.

Looking at a story Matthew shares in Green Lights, Nick asks him to chat about what roots him as a man with so much success. Listen in on having a value based life and taking a look at the history of time to see how nothing matters—and everything matters—all at the same time! Through belief, trust, and faith, Matthew works to perform his very best at the one shot he gets in this life! Having faith in yourself is important, but some level of doubt also proves helpful. Matthew tells us about moments where he doubted himself and why he works to process an understanding of why something succeeded or failed. Nick and Matthew both enjoy movement and running to freely process.

Turning the conversation towards Hollywood, Nick asks Matthew about his view on expectations. Matthew’s surprising perspective of compartmentalization and going into everything with high expectations has helped him to trick himself to successfully stay in the chase. Why does Matthew dislike the term “unbelievable”? Diving deeper into this word, Matthew says we ought to give more credit to both the good and the bad when they occur—extending the bandwidth of what is believable and giving credit where it’s due. People have more capacity and internal power to self-determine than we give the credit for.

In considering risk, Matthew says that the crucial denominator of going all in, and the importance of over-committing. Learn about the largest career risk he ever took and how he worked to challenge the vitality of his own life by un-branding. Nick asks about the most challenging role Matthew has held and how his need to be obsessed with every role he plays has impacted his family. They discuss the challenges of different genres and how he battles to keep integrity in his roles.

As this episode draws to a close, listeners hear about Matthew’s ‘Less impressed, more involved’ motto and the unique community in Austin, Texas. Learn about the persona that Austin has and how they work to be trailblazers, marked by optimism and hospitality. Growth and change are happening, but the basic value systems are not changing. You can be who you want to be in Austin, TX!

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Timestamps:

1:01 - Podcast introduction

1:43 - Matthew McConaughey welcomed on

In this week's episode, I am excited to welcome world champion powerlifter Russel Orhii. Russ was the first athlete I ever signed, and he truly embodies the DNA and culture of BPN. His incredible work ethic and commitment to authenticity are revolutionizing the sport of powerlifting. During our conversation, we covered everything from training tips to the culture of his sport and the sacrifices required to achieve greatness. This is an inspiring and informative conversation you won't want to miss.

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Topics:

0:00 Intro

1:04 Welcome

2:45 Being hyper-focused

7:22 There’s no blueprint

11:37 How Russel starting lifting

15:01 The athlete mentality

18:30 Why powerlifting has stayed so niche

22:44 Capturing content in the fitness space

24:44 Preparing for the powerlifting championship

28:04 Tips for traveling to competitions

35:02 Cutting weight before competitions

38:59 Eating and hydrating for races and competitions

45:49 There’s no room for pride while running an ultra

49:58 Gaining inspiration to be great

55:59 Mental preparation for performance

59:07 Sacrificing for the end goal

1:02:34 Taking your craft seriously

1:05:33 Building community

1:14:04 Russ being the first BPN athlete

This week, I am excited to have Layne Norton with me on the podcast. Layne has been a huge inspiration and a source of knowledge since my health and fitness journey began. After years of study and research, he obtained a PhD in nutritional sciences, and his extensive knowledge is evident in our conversation. We'll be delving into topics ranging from the science and psychology of pain to navigating misinformation to the science behind our eating habits. You're bound to come away from this episode smarter than before.

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Topics:

0:00 Intro

0:47 Welcome

5:13 The science of pain

19:21 Injuries during training tapers

25:13 Consistency is an equalizer

36:34 Mechanistic studies

46:51 Do the research

54:51 Identifying who an expert is

59:06 Why we’re addicted to negativity

1:04:41 Managing the misinformation

1:15:47 Types of testing and research

1:25:10 Intermittent fasting

1:39:37 Eating habits

1:32:21 Cell autophagy and fasting

1:36:40 Blood sugar levels

1:45:04 Eating frequency

1:48:48 Tracking serving sizes

1:54:34 Stepping over rocks to pick up pebbles

2:10:00 Deadlifting

In this episode, I'm sharing a new installment in the "Founder's Journey" series about starting from zero. Humble beginnings are nothing to be ashamed of. I started my business in the spare room of my parent's house after taking a $20,000 loan from USAA. This episode will give you a peek behind the curtain of where I started and how I've grown personally and in business to inspire you to take the first step. Save 10% at BPN Supps: https://bit.ly/nickbare10audio Follow for more:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@nickbarefitness Topics: 0:00 Intro 1:45 Welcome 8:43 The beginnings of BPN in 2012 21:47 How being a father shaped my perspective 28:37 Starting my business with a USAA loan 36:29 You just have to get started 40:54 My operation in the beginning 50:57 How I launched BPN 58:47 Don’t be intimidated to start from zero 1:05:47 Attracting the right people 1:14:23 Ways I’ve grown

In this week's episode, I welcome a guest: my good friend and world-renowned chef, Dan Churchill. As the executive chef at The Osprey in Brooklyn, Dan has gained insight and experience at not only curating incredible dining experiences but also creating dishes that fuel and serve your body well. There's a lot to consider when we think about our eating habits - how they affect our performance, our gut health, and even the effect that stress levels have on our metabolism. Dan is a fantastic resource on this topic, and this conversation is hugely insightful on eating for performance.

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Topics:

0:00 Intro

0:23 Welcome

3:08 Trust your gut

9:42 Data vs intuition

17:50 Eating like a legend

20:28 How your brain affects your gut

27:05 Eating for performance vs aesthetics 

31:27 Approach your diet as an individual

36:32 Food as a tool

40:43 The diet groups

45:53 Planning your fuel

56:32 Dan’s upcoming book

1:05:29 The truth about restaurants

1:12:03 All in instead of all consumed

1:18:24 Binge eating

1:24:10 Feeding your gut’s microbiome

1:28:46 The mechanisms of food

Today's episode is all about losing fat and getting shredded. It is crucial to understand that the goal should not be merely about losing weight but about losing body fat. I will discuss some interesting concepts that might be new to you, such as the gut-brain axis, how cortisol levels can affect your body, and how simple blood work can help you determine where to focus your efforts. I address hot topics like the impact of seed oils and processed foods and the most effective training methods for fat loss. This episode aims to help you set realistic goals and sustain your progress through healthy and safe methods. Save 10% at BPN Supps: https://bit.ly/nickbare10audio Follow for more:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@nickbarefitness Topics: 0:00 Intro 0:28 Welcome 1:42 What is the goal? 6:41 Calories in vs. calories out 12:00 What I would recommend anyone to do 17:47 Cortisol management 22:57 Weight loss vs. fat loss 27:04 Prioritizing protein 32:40 Fiber intake 37:26 Unprocessed, processed and ultra-processed foods 44:24 Seed oils 50:07 Food substitutions for less calories 55:59 Training to facilitate fat loss 1:02:53 Diet tribes

Today's episode marks the end of my filming in Nashville. As my family and I move back to Texas, I am looking back at the last eight months and how valuable they have been as a season for me to sharpen my ax. There are hundreds of lessons I've learned in this season, but in this episode, I'm picking the six that have impacted me the most. I am so grateful for my time in Nashville because, with it, I am now returning to Texas more energized and full of vision and inspiration, ready to build the next chapter of BPN.

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0:00 Intro

1:05 Welcome

2:33 Looking back at the past 8 months

7:03 What’s brought me back to Texas

11:11 Lessons from Nashville

13:53 Professional ambition and personal presence

22:37 The loudest criticism

24:30 Entrepreneurship is 80% vision

33:34 Decentralized organizational structures

44:17 Change breaks the brittle

52:52 Necessary endings

1:01:49 You’ll never know if you don’t try

In this week’s episode, I am breaking down the nutrition you need to lift heavy and run far. We are constantly inundated with information on social media and the internet about new studies and diets, and it’s easy to be pulled into a particular way of thinking without being diligent in doing the research ourselves. The methods are many, but the concepts are few. The perfect diet is the one you can adhere to. I will be taking you on a deep dive into what I consume as a hybrid athlete and how it works to fuel my performance. Enjoy!

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0:00 Intro

0:36 Welcome

1:58 Run thoughts

11:25 There isn’t a perfect diet

13:28 Information overload

19:17 Healthy relationships with food

26:24 Food to fuel running and lifting

32:07 Establish your goals

40:52 Eating for recovery

45:37 Holding the standard

47:52 Does running make you lose bulk?

50:54 How I prioritize what I consume

54:26 What my diet looks like

1:12:01 Don’t skip the research and learning

1:15:53 Keep a big picture perspective

These are five essential traits you need to master in order to truly go all-in on your goals and purpose. I'm exploring the importance of operating at "Level 12," where intensity outweighs mere volume, and how building resilience through hardship can be a game-changer. I'll also emphasize the power of owning your focus by eliminating distractions and playing the long game for lasting success. You can challenge the norm by rejecting conformity and leading with your values.

CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Purpose and Success 01:33 Defining Personal Success 03:26 Five Traits to Master for Success 07:36 Operating at Level 12 17:38 Resiliency Through Hardship 29:55 The Importance of Focus 30:15 The Fear of Focus 31:33 Burning the Boats: No Plan B 32:10 The Myth of Serial Entrepreneurship 34:39 Lessons from Steve Jobs on Focus 35:22 The Hard Way to Learn Focus 36:59 Turning Down Opportunities for Focus 39:07 The Launch and Closure of Lost Supply Apparel 41:50 Rejecting Brand Partnerships for Clarity 45:07 Playing the Long Game 47:28 The Power of Delayed Gratification 52:20 Rejecting Conformity 59:23 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

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In today's episode, I share my experience of The Speed Project, one of the toughest, grittiest, and most disruptive races. We gathered six runners who had never worked together before to participate in an unsupported 300-mile relay race through some of the most unforgiving terrains in the country. The course was full of inclines and declines, with thousands of feet of elevation gain and loss through mountains and deserts, and we had to plot our own route with precision and speed. This was an unparalleled experience for me, and I can't wait to share some of the stories that came out of it with you all. Enjoy!

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0:00 Intro

0:29 Welcome

3:08 The background of The Speed Project

8:46 BPN’s involvement

12:53 June is going to be a big month at BPN

14:59 What has made The Speed Project unique

17:15 The logistics

22:59 The start of the race

28:26 Our approach of the route

38:32 Barstow and the dogs

45:29 The difficulty of planning the course

49:24 Our fuel strategy

54:43 Where it got really interesting

1:02:33 The last 40 miles

1:06:07 Doing the hard things

This week's episode comes from our Los Angeles base camp as we prepare for The Speed Project. I welcomed Lucy Haldon, an exceptional hybrid athlete from Manchester, UK, as our guest. In this episode, Lucy and I had a raw and vulnerable conversation about her experience dealing with imposter syndrome after being invited to join our team for The Speed Project. We also discussed the challenging yet rewarding decisions that come with letting go of negative relationships and shared our experiences of overcoming eating disorders. Lucy is a true inspiration to people all over the world, demonstrating what it means to have courage in the face of adversity. Enjoy!

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Topics:

0:00 Intro

1:05 Welcome

2:39 The Speed Project

7:50 Exposing vulnerabilities

13:17 Imposter syndrome

18:21 Embracing the discomfort

25:14 The confidence to ask questions

28:57 Getting around the right people

43:36 Courage is the action required

47:17 The pain cave

53:39 Lucy’s training evolution

1:02:11 Overcoming eating disorders

1:12:41 Setting the example

1:18:27 The most exciting race

Save 10% at BPN Supps: https://bit.ly/nickbare10audio Follow for more:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@nickbarefitness Topics: 0:00 Intro 0:52 Athlete week 5:40 The future of the team 9:40 Surviving vs thriving 13:27 Being the best brand 17:35 Pursuing what matters 27:59 Feeling inferior to your potential self 38:31 The mockingbird and the crow 45:56 Belief and courage 48:04 You can’t be the best at everything

In today's episode, I am breaking down the responsibility of being a leader. We all take on leadership roles in some capacity, and it is our responsibility to learn and grow in these positions. While I wasn't always confident in my leadership abilities, my experiences as a platoon leader in the Rangers and leading BPN for the past 12 years have provided me with invaluable insights and lessons that have shaped my leadership ethos. Tune in to this episode to hear more about my journey and be encouraged on how you can develop into a leader that people are compelled to follow. Enjoy!

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0:00 Intro

0:33 Welcome

3:24 My recommended reads

6:16 Leadership is not a job title

14:47 My first introduction to leadership

25:07 The start-up phase

30:13 BPN equity incentive plan

42:59 Never Go Back

56:20 Comparison

1:02:49 Competitors vs enemies

In today's episode, I'm laying out eight things I would do if I had to start training all over again. I am sharing things I did right as well as things I did wrong. You will hear about what I've learned through years of strength training, marathon preps, and nutrition with simple yet effective lessons that will optimize your performance and progress. This episode inspires you to take incremental steps to achieve exponential results. Enjoy!

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0:00 Intro

0:32 Welcome

5:25 What I’ve done right and done wrong

7:02 Get serious about strength training

17:57 Run earlier but run smarter

26:34 Eat properly to fuel your training

39:56 Prioritize strength and power

49:19 Train for performance over aesthetics 

55:47 Hire more good coaches

1:02:43 Take the bulk/cut cycles with a grain of salt

1:12:27 You have to fall in love with the journey

In today's podcast, I am kicking off a new series. The "Current Obsessions" series is all about what is fueling me and my passions for this moment in time. I'm talking about life updates, what I'm eating, reading, and listening to, and most importantly, what is inspiring me. This has been a massive season of growth and learning for me. I am especially excited to share the thoughts and ideas shaping my perspective on business, relationships, and the world. Enjoy!

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0:00 Intro

0:32 Welcome

1:29 Life update

8:20 What I’m reading and listening to

18:40 What I’m eating

28:46 Writing my next book

35:09 Winning isn’t the ultimate purpose

41:03 Learning is a personal responsibility

48:11 Mastering the basics57:12 Setting boundaries

1:02:00 Courage is required

Today's episode is all about hybrid athlete training. I have received many questions from listeners interested in learning about various aspects of training, such as training sequences, methods to avoid overtraining, and even recovery tips. I am excited to share what I've learned over years of hybrid training that has helped me achieve long-lasting results and maintain a healthy lifestyle. So, tune in for valuable guidance to support your fitness and health journey. Enjoy!

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0:00 Intro

0:26 Welcome

2:34 Why hybrid and what is it?

8:45 What I’m training for next

12:58 A typical week of training

16:57 Sacrificing size for speed

22:29 How I find time to lift and run

34:36 Balancing training legs and running

39:41 How to avoid overtraining

50:37 Training sequences

54:59 Recovery

In this week's solo episode, I'm recapping life updates, the Austin Marathon, and what it means to do your job. Doing your job isn't only about the overall tasks but also how you execute and show up in this moment. It is about where your feet are right now, whether you need to show up as a boss, employee, spouse, parent, or friend. It's about doing the tough things and finishing well, making the hard choices that will lead to long-term gain. So the question today is, can you do your job?

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0:00 Intro

0:51 Welcome

2:27 Baby boy Bare

11:57 Austin Marathon weekend

13:55 My history of the Austin Marathon

17:00 The future of BPN in Austin

24:08 Can you do your job? 

32:58 Doing my job as CEO

36:43 Getting the brand back on track

41:34 Our key initiatives

51:19 Who you surround yourself with

56:32 Three different types of people

59:49 How I’m approaching CEO differently