498: Mind Pump Interviews Barbell Shrugged Host Mike Bledsoe
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In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin interview Mike Bledsoe (@mike_bledsoe) of Barbell Shrugged and the Mike Bledsoe Show (www.thebledsoeshow.com). The conversation covers a variety of topics, CrossFit, building a fitness business, relationships and psychedelic experiences. Get our newest program, Kettlebells 4 Aesthetics (KB4A), which provides full expert workout programming to sculpt and shape your body using kettlebells. Only $7 at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need\\u2026 it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates. Get your Kimera Koffee at www.kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% off! Got a beard? Condition your beard with Big Top Beard Company\\u2019s natural oils and organic essential oil blends to make it not only feel great but smell amazing! Get Big Top Beard Company products at www.bigtopbeardcompany.com, code "mindpump" for 33% off. Add to the incredible brain enhancing effect of Kimera Koffee with www.brain.fm/mindpump 10 Free sessions! Music for the brain for incredible focus, sleep and naps! Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts!
- Mind Pump intro to interview with Mike Bledsoe (1:43)
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Mike explains the dynamic of his podcast and who he works with (4:44)
o\\xa0\\xa0 Have to have same goals
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Mike\\u2019s opinion on the state of the fitness industry (8:33)
o\\xa0\\xa0 Authenticity
o\\xa0\\xa0 No message
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Mike explains his involvement in the Crossfit community and how it has grown (15:16)
o\\xa0\\xa0 Moving into professional phase
o\\xa0\\xa0 Gone more mainstream and \\u201cclean\\u201d
o\\xa0\\xa0 Barbell snatch \\u2013 proper way to perform
o\\xa0\\xa0 Mobility has become important
o\\xa0\\xa0 Kelly Starrett
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What made him start his podcast \\u201cBarbell Shrugged\\u201d? (20:08)
o\\xa0\\xa0 Got into radio early on
o\\xa0\\xa0 You can talk about whatever you want
o\\xa0\\xa0 Found his niche to talk about \\u2013 Strength and Conditioning in Crossfit
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Mike discusses his first experience with mushrooms (27:40)
o\\xa0\\xa0 Started with conference and topic of empathy
o\\xa0\\xa0 Growth or scared
o\\xa0\\xa0 Meant to create
o\\xa0\\xa0 Interacted with his wife and listened
o\\xa0\\xa0 Integration
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How likeminded is he with his partners? (50:47)
o\\xa0\\xa0 Keeps the wheels on the bus
o\\xa0\\xa0 System oriented
o\\xa0\\xa0 Know their roles and happy in them
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What are the legs to his business?\\xa0
o\\xa0\\xa0 Automation
o\\xa0\\xa0 Web development
o\\xa0\\xa0 Business coaching
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What are some moments that changed him as a fitness professional? (58:40)
o\\xa0\\xa0 Movement \\u2013 Program Design \\u2013 Nutrition
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What is his opinion of IIFYM / supplements (meal replacements)? (1:03:52)
o\\xa0\\xa0 Disregard for artificial sweeteners
o\\xa0\\xa0 Gut health
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What is getting him excited in the health/wellness land? (1:11:08)
o\\xa0\\xa0 Memory stored in the fascia\\xa0
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Mike discusses his wizard (1:22:58)
o\\xa0\\xa0 Helps him remember things differently
o\\xa0\\xa0 Life coaches
o\\xa0\\xa0 Highly qualified
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What has he recently gone through that challenged him? (1:31:18)
o\\xa0\\xa0 Became less competitive and more collaborative
o\\xa0\\xa0 Grew up less off than his friends
o \\xa0\\xa0Retreats
o \\xa0\\xa0Circling\\xa0
o\\xa0\\xa0 Woman are a burden
o \\xa0\\xa0Burning Man
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Does Barbell Shrugged go out on retreats/getaways like the Mind Pump guys do to create programs? What was their most difficult year? (2:04:16)
o\\xa0\\xa0 Took direction of company off training programs to helping the gym owner
o\\xa0\\xa0 Path of becoming more sensitive
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What is in the future for Mike and his company? Biggest mistake the box owner makes? (2:08:09)
o\\xa0\\xa0 By 2018 build media team
o\\xa0\\xa0 Putting all effort into the box owner
o\\xa0\\xa0 People become stressed out / too into business / let culture die
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What are good / average / shitty numbers to being Crossfit box owner? Competitors/Price Wars talk\\xa0 (2:20:55)
o\\xa0\\xa0 Need to make money off 150 members
o\\xa0\\xa0 $40-50 K Good
o\\xa0\\xa0 $15-20 K Average
o\\xa0\\xa0 $1-2 K Shitty
o\\xa0\\xa0 10,000 boxes in the US
o\\xa0\\xa0 Barry\\u2019s boot camp, Orange Theory competitors
o\\xa0\\xa0 Planet Fitness model
o\\xa0\\xa0 Moving towards less fear based tactics
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Mike\\u2019s take on social media (2:23:23)
o\\xa0\\xa0 Way to connect with people and build relationships
o\\xa0\\xa0 Uses Facebook for social life
o\\xa0\\xa0 Success comes from podcast
o\\xa0\\xa0 Facebook ads and email marketing
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Sexual revelation talk / Final thoughts (2:429:00)
o\\xa0\\xa0 Orgasmic meditation
o\\xa0\\xa0 Adult friend finder
o\\xa0\\xa0 Tender
o\\xa0\\xa0 Trends in music
o\\xa0\\xa0 VR