The Nick Bare Podcast 085: Building the Brand: Part 1 "Confidence"
Sep 23, 2024
Explore the inspiring journey of building confidence while launching a nutrition brand. Discover the speaker's battle with an eating disorder and how it ignited a passion for fitness. Hear about pivotal moments such as joining the Army ROTC and the creative spark that led to Bare Performance Nutrition. Early challenges, marketing struggles, and the power of naivety reveal the realities of entrepreneurship. It's a deep dive into personal growth and determination that fuels success.
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Eating Disorder to Fitness Journey
- Nick Bare battled a severe eating disorder as a teenager, marked by restrictive eating and significant weight loss.
- This experience sparked a transformative journey into fitness and nutrition, shifting his unhealthy obsession with food into a passion for bodybuilding and healthy eating.
Early Exposure to Fitness Industry
- Nick Bare's passion for fitness led him to work at New York Fitness, selling memberships and supplements.
- This experience exposed him to the fitness industry and fueled his interest in nutrition and supplementation.
The Confidence Boost of LDAC
- Earning an 'Exceeds Standard' rating at LDAC boosted Nick Bare's confidence significantly, shifting his self-perception from average to exceptional.
- This "first win" sparked a new belief in his potential and motivated him to pursue bigger goals.