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Aug 2017
1h 59m

Ep. #129: My Interview on Mind Pump Medi...

MIKE MATTHEWS
About this episode

Those of you thatfollow me on Instagram know that I was in San Jose last week visiting with the Mind Pump Media team to appear on their hugely popular podcast.

We had a great time chatting about all kinds of things ranging from the trials and tribulations of being a supplement seller on Amazon, my “origin story” and initial reluctance to work in the fitness space, why many supplement companies “pixie dust” their products, what kind of music I like to listen to for working out, and much, much more.

Here are some of the main things we discussed:

  • Shenanigans of product reviews on Amazon (0:00)
  • Company acquisition vs. customer experience (15:27)
  • How hard is it to have integrity in supplement industry? (17:02)
  • What drives me? (18:12)
  • How do I get inspired to write? (20:22)
  • Guys talk the power of the human brain
  • How did I decide to get into fitness industry and why was I hesitant initially? (28:25)
  • Did things go as planned with creating Legion Athletics? (52:57)
  • How much sun exposure do you need? (1:02:55)
  • How has my own perspective on health and self-image evolved over time? (1:04:37)
  • What do I do for fun besides work? (1:14:20)
  • Relationship talk (1:26:05)
  • How do I tackle food with my kids? (1:29:52)
  • What are some of my main philosophies regarding fitness? (1:35:47)
  • What fascinates me right now in the industry? (1:47:56)

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