

From Bouncer to Starting a $100M Health Empire with Derek MPMD
135 snips Jan 6, 2025
Derek MPMD, an entrepreneur and health influencer, shares his inspiring journey from being a bouncer to running a $100 million health empire. He discusses the challenges of maintaining transparency in the fitness industry and the deceptive wellness marketing tactics influencing consumers. Derek also reflects on his evolving health approaches, including the use of testosterone replacement therapy and insights about celebrity fitness. He emphasizes the importance of managing finances wisely and shares tips on optimizing productivity as a content creator.
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Bouncer to Blogger
- Derek's leg injury while working as a bouncer led him to writing online.
- This unexpectedly launched his career as a content creator and entrepreneur.
Starting an Online Business
- Start small and build an audience by creating valuable content.
- Leverage affiliate marketing and online platforms like WordPress.
Transparency and Fame
- Calling out the lack of transparency around PED use in the fitness industry can gain attention.
- This approach helped Derek gain recognition and even led to an appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast.