My First Million cover image

My First Million

Derek From More Plates More Dates: His +$100M Business Empire, Bryan Johnson & TRT

Sep 12, 2023
Derek, the founder of More Plates More Dates, shares the journey behind his +$100M business empire. He discusses the transition from bodybuilding to entrepreneurship and insights on investing. The conversation dives into the challenges of running a supplement e-commerce store and navigating the health supplement landscape. Derek also shares his thoughts on Bryan Johnson and the complexities of hormone optimization. This episode is packed with lessons on personal finance and the importance of informed health decisions.
01:12:22

Episode guests

Derek

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Building trust with an audience is crucial in the health niche, especially with conflicting information and multiple influencers offering different recommendations.
  • Tech industry leaders like Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and Brian Johnson prioritize fitness, but consistency and not contradicting health protocols are key.

Deep dives

Derek's journey from affiliate marketing to starting his own businesses

Derek started his career in affiliate marketing, promoting products that he personally used and believed in. This allowed him to monetize his recommendations and generate funds to start his own businesses. He began with supplements and hair loss prevention products, eventually branching into telemedicine and hormone optimization.

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts

Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
App store bannerPlay store banner