087: Building the Brand: Part 2 "Solitude"

087: Building the Brand: Part 2 "Solitude"

In this chapter of Building the Brand, I cover my time from landing in Fort Benning, Georgia in October 2013, to arriving at Fort Hood, Texas in October 2014. I share how my severe eating disorder led me to fall in love with fitness and start Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN). I recount my Army ROTC experiences, graduating college, and the challenges faced during Ranger School.


This chapter reflects on the importance of solitude, resilience, and the life lessons learned, paving the way for BPN's growth and my leadership approach.


Chapters

00:00 Overcoming Personal Struggles

00:10 The Spark of Fitness and Nutrition

00:25 Military Journey Begins

00:50 Starting BPN: The Early Challenges

02:05 Reflecting on Chapter One

05:00 Arriving at Fort Benning

07:56 Lessons from Military Training

18:33 The Importance of Solitude

24:56 Preparing for Ranger School

32:55 Mastering Time Management

34:47 The Ranger School Challenge

39:48 Facing Setbacks and Resilience

50:45 Lessons in Leadership and Character

53:50 New Beginnings at Fort Hood

59:46 Going All In on BPN


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170: The Sacrifices Required to Build Something That Lasts | Bailey O'Brien

170: The Sacrifices Required to Build Something That Lasts | Bailey O'Brien

In this episode, I sit down with BPN Athlete from the land down under Bailey O’Brien to talk about why he quit CrossFit, building a gym, protecting its culture, and making the kind of sacrifices that ...

20 Apr 1h 30min

169: Nate Pontious' Journey From Combat Veteran To Texas Rancher

169: Nate Pontious' Journey From Combat Veteran To Texas Rancher

In this episode, I sit down with Nate Pontius of Pontius Ranches to talk about what it really takes to build a ranch in central Texas. Adapting through drought, raising animals with intention, and pro...

13 Apr 1h 32min

168: Why I've Changed My Mind About Chasing Success

168: Why I've Changed My Mind About Chasing Success

I’ve changed the way I think about success. I don’t see it as a finish line anymore, but as a pursuit rooted in purpose, obedience, and who I’m becoming along the way. In this episode, I reflect on fa...

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167: Inside My Mind in March 2026

167: Inside My Mind in March 2026

This is a potentially new ongoing series I wanted to try. I'm calling it, "Inside My Mind." The goal is to have more open and honest reflection into some of my personal thoughts and developments and h...

30 Mar 1h 16min

166: Life Updates, Parenting, and Social Media Detox with Stef Bare

166: Life Updates, Parenting, and Social Media Detox with Stef Bare

In this episode, Stef and I sit down for a real conversation about our family, faith, routine, and the season we’re currently in right now. We reflect on the chaos and gift of parenting, why we’ve cho...

23 Mar 1h 19min

165: More Than Muscle: The Protein Conversation

165: More Than Muscle: The Protein Conversation

Protein isn’t just about building muscle. In this episode, I break down why protein plays a critical role in performance, recovery, body composition, and long-term health. It helps repair tissue, supp...

16 Mar 1h 4min

164: How to Turn Hard Seasons Into Your Biggest Breakthrough | Ken Rideout

164: How to Turn Hard Seasons Into Your Biggest Breakthrough | Ken Rideout

Ken Rideout returns to the podcast to talk about his new book, Everything You Want Is on the Other Side of Hard, and the life experiences that shaped it. We discuss his rise from addiction and adversi...

9 Mar 1h 11min

163: Carbohydrates & Performance: Fueling for Strength, Endurance, and Hypertrophy

163: Carbohydrates & Performance: Fueling for Strength, Endurance, and Hypertrophy

In this episode, I covering all things carbohydrates and why they have are one of the most important tools in your training, recovery, and performance. For me, it always comes back to this: train hard...

2 Mar 1h

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