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105: Building the Brand: Part 6 "The Storytelling Machine"
In Part 6 of the series, I take time and recount the journey of BPN from April 2019 to summer of 2022, highlighting our move to a second warehouse, the introduction of the hybrid athlete, and the explosive growth during the COVID-19 pandemic.
We'll talk about some personal milestones, such as my first Ironman, tackling the Leadville 100, and shifting focus to the committed audience. I'll emphasize the importance of storytelling, community building, and lessons learned from endurance training that parallels business and life. The episode reflects on both professional and personal growth, especially after becoming a father.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction and Recap of Chapter Five
01:17 Building a Brand: Lessons and Growth
02:09 Endurance Journey and Pandemic Challenges
03:37 The Hybrid Athlete and Business Evolution
04:35 Fatherhood and Shifting Focus
05:42 Key Lessons from Chapter Six
09:59 Content and Storytelling Machine
12:31 Ironman Prep and Business Chaos
21:05 Leadville 100: A Life-Changing Experience
31:01 Rocky Raccoon 100-Miler: Overcoming Adversity
32:28 Marathon Training: Achieving New Personal Records
34:16 The Obsession with Improvement
38:36 Endurance Training and Business Parallels
52:09 Building a Community, Not Just an Audience
58:07 Personal Growth: Balancing Family and Ambition
01:02:58 Conclusion: Reflecting on the Journey
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104: 6 Things to Stop Doing To Take Back Control of Your Life
In this podcast episode, I discuss six key things to stop doing in order to regain and take control of your life. Drawing from my own personal experiences and mistakes, I'll emphasize the importance of stopping certain behaviors that hinder personal growth and control.
The six things highlighted include not waiting for change, avoiding assumptions, setting anti-goals alongside goals, distinguishing between busyness and productivity, seeking validation from external sources, and not letting others set the conditions of your life. These insights aim to help the listeners lead a more directed, productive, and fulfilling life.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:48 The Importance of Doing Less
02:33 Acknowledging Life Circumstances
04:30 Stop Waiting for Change
11:32 Living Life on Autopilot
17:10 Stop Making Assumptions
29:18 Stop Making Assumptions and Start Asking Questions
29:59 Set Anti-Goals Before Setting Goals
33:18 The Importance of Family Time
39:15 Stop Being Busy and Start Being Productive
48:39 Seek Internal Validation, Not External
54:07 Take Control: Set Your Own Conditions
59:20 Conclusion: Six Steps to Take Control of Your Life
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103: Answering Your Business Questions | BPN Q&A
For this episode, I decide to take a different approach and use my entrepreneurial journey to address business questions sourced from Instagram about the path of building my company, BPN, from 2012 to January 2025.
I cover the biggest mistakes I've made, the transformative shifts in our business strategy, and insights on maintaining profitability while scaling. Alongside my experiences, I share valuable lessons on leadership, the importance of vision and intent, and our future plans, including international expansion.
Chapters
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
02:32 The Importance of Learning from Others
05:59 Biggest Mistake in Business
08:34 The Role of Vision and Intent
17:35 Taking a Salary and Early Challenges
33:20 Balancing Growth and Profitability
40:55 Transformative Shifts in Business
49:46 Maximizing Endurance: The Core of Training
51:29 Evolving Business Operations: From Humble Beginnings
58:30 Marketing Evolution: From Organic to Data-Driven
01:06:14 Standing Out in a Competitive Market
01:14:32 Advice to My Younger Self: Lessons Learned
01:22:57 Expanding to the UK and Europe: A Strategic Approach
01:27:16 Raising Capital and Managing Finances
01:31:22 In-House Fulfillment: The BPN Approach
01:38:02 Conclusion: Final Thoughts and Future Plans
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102: How To Run Longer, Faster and Build Endurance
In this episode, I cover my personal journey of building endurance since 2018 and offer insights into running longer and faster. We'll discuss the adaptations and efficiencies gained through consistent practice. Covering topics such as the importance of aerobic base building, lactate threshold training, and critical velocity work.
I also share my experiences with physical challenges, training methodologies, heart rate and VO2 max training, and training structure. The aim is to provide practical advice for anyone looking to improve their endurance and running performance.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Building Endurance
01:28 Early Running Experiences and Challenges
04:29 The Journey from High School to Military Running
04:58 Discovering the Marathon and Running Strategies
10:33 Setting and Achieving Running Goals
17:00 The Marathon: A Test of Endurance and Efficiency
30:31 Understanding Lactate and Body Efficiency
31:23 Understanding Glucose Utilization During Exercise
32:59 The Impact of High-Intensity Training on Lactate Levels
33:55 Personal Experience with Lactate Threshold Testing
38:18 Adaptations from Endurance Training
41:02 The Importance of Aerobic Conditioning
44:25 Structuring Your Marathon Build
52:02 Training Methods and Personal Preferences
54:54 The Role of VO2 Max and Heart Rate in Training
01:03:44 Balancing Training Volume and Avoiding Injuries
01:06:08 Final Thoughts on Endurance Training
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101: 5 Mindset Shifts You Need To Make To Succeed Next Year
In the last episode of the year, I'm sharing the five crucial mindset shifts needed to succeed in 2025, reflecting on personal experiences and lessons learned from a wild 2024.
I'm emphasizing the importance of being results-driven, embracing change, insourcing more while outsourcing less, pursuing the process rather than the final product, and welcoming downtime.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:38 Reflecting on a Wild Year
04:10 Call to Action for 2025
08:05 Mindset Shift 1
23:56 Mindset Shift 2
32:04 Mindset Shift 3
47:42 Mindset Shift 4
01:01:42 Mindset Shift 5
01:11:14 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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Join Nick Bare, hybrid athlete, founder/CEO of Bare Performance Nutrition discussing nutrition, maximizing human performance, and living a purposeful life. Whether you're a hybrid athlete, health/fitness enthusiast, entrepreneur, or seeking intentional living, this weekly podcast offers valuable insights on nutrition and training through some of the world's most incredible individuals, while also coaching and equipping you to adopt the "Go One More" mindset.
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