Apogee Strong Greg Siewers: From Paintball Prodigy to Fitness Entrepreneur – Mastering Mindset, Overcoming Adversity, and Building a Business Empire
Are you stuck trying to figure out your next move? Maybe you’ve got the talent, the passion, and even the drive—but you’re wrestling with doubt, outside pressure, or the fear of failure. What if the real problem isn’t the obstacles in front of you, but the mindset you carry into the fight? What would it look like to bet on yourself fully—no plan B, no safety net—and actually win?
Today's guest, Greg Siewers, knows that battle better than most. Known to many as the Michael Jordan of paintball, Greg turned an obsession he discovered at age nine into a professional career that took him around the world, earning multiple world championships and representing Team USA. But Greg’s story doesn’t stop with sports. He’s a serial risk-taker who carried the lessons of elite competition into entrepreneurship—building gyms from scratch, scaling them to six-figure revenues, selling them at a profit, and now launching a supplement brand with the same relentless drive.
Greg Siewers is a former World Champion paintball player, multi-gym owner, and now CEO of MAPtrition Supplements. His goal is to simplify fitness and nutrition for all levels as he works toward reaching 1,000,000 people, helping them become healthier, happier, and more dangerous versions of themselves. Known as the Michael Jordan of paintball by fans of the sport, Greg has translated the mindset of elite competition into entrepreneurship—building gyms, scaling them to six-figure revenues, selling them for profit, and now creating a supplement brand rooted in integrity and performance.
What makes Greg unique isn’t just his achievements—it’s the way he translates the high-pressure mindset of world-class athletics into the everyday grind of business and life. He knows what it means to silence doubt, push past resistance, and take risks others wouldn’t dare to try. And in this conversation, he shares exactly how you can apply those same principles to your own journey—whether you’re building a business, chasing a dream, or simply trying to lead yourself and others with confidence.
Quotes:
"If I just keep trying. As miserable as it is, it's okay if it's miserable, but if I keep trying, it'll work."
"There was no plan B. If everything burned to the ground, I'm so able and willing to work hard to build it again that it won't matter."
"No one can teach you that. So the fact that you failed and are willing to do it again, you now have a stack of undeniable proof that you are willing and able to do that thing."
Actionable Takeaways:
Bet on yourself with no plan B. Ask: If I stripped away the safety nets, would I still go all in? Write down one area of your life where you’ve been holding back out of fear—and commit to a decisive action this week.
Focus on the “first 10 seconds.” Like Greg visualized the opening play in paintball, break down your next big challenge into the smallest first step. What’s the single action that will get you moving forward today?
Reframe failure. Instead of asking, What if I fail? ask, What would I learn if I failed—and how would I rebuild? Journal through both the worst-case and best-case outcomes of a risk you’re considering.
Surround yourself with A-players. Evaluate your circle—are the people closest to you challenging you to grow, or are you the smartest person in the room? Commit to connecting with one mentor, peer, or network that’s operating at the next level.
- Choose purpose over noise. Identify the “signal” that actually drives your goals and cut one distraction this week—whether it’s chasing trends, busywork, or other people’s opinions.
Conclusion:
Greg’s journey proves that greatness isn’t about avoiding failure—it’s about having the courage to step into uncertainty, commit fully, and outlast everyone else. Whether on the paintball field, in the gym, or in business, his story is a reminder that betting on yourself is the most powerful investment you can ever make.