The Excellence Cartel

Episode 124: Open Q&A Today we relaxed the show a little to take on some of the questions we got in our DMs. How much overhead is acceptable in a coaching business? How to support depletions on HBC? Clothing recommendations for bodybuilders? We got a mixed bag today so we hope you enjoy our take and get some laughs along the way.

Phil Viz joins Jason and Jeff Black today as Jeffrey Su is recovering from an emergency appendix removal. We sat down with Phil to discuss breaking down mental health as a competitor, lifestyle enthusiast, and business owner. From the performance enhancers you might take for competition and their effects on mental health to how to sustain your mental health as your business grows. Phil even discusses Kanna with us, a nugget of info to help recover from addictions to managing anxiety. With over 50 years in the industry on this episode, the experience and wisdom shared are worth tuning into! www.theexcellencecartel.com

Episode 122: The Tiger King   We had the pleasure and the privilege of having Marc Lobliner on our show today, the CEO of tigerfitness.com!  Marc talks about his businesses, what success and having enough means to him now and the twists and turns along the way which made him value coaching, family, and legacy. www.theexcellencecartel.com

Episode 121: Jason's DNA Results   Jason took one for the team and got his DNA tested by Dr. Anthony Jay and today we break down the findings and analyze areas of risks on his report.  DNA testing can provide insight into genetic risks to your health and allow you to be preventative.  We can't change our genetics but we can change our habits and our environments.   Tune in to find out what Jason has learned and if Jeff Su will ever go bald. www.theexcellencecartel.com

Episode 120: Eating Disorders with Harriet Frew   Today we invited Harriet Frew, eating disorder therapist from the UK to chat with us about identifying patterns of disordered eating.  The unfortunate truth is that eating disorders are a common occurrence in the fitness industry, often hidden by goal focused physiques, Type A personalities and other displays of perfection.  But underneath those displays are trauma, anxiety, and a need for attention that must be counseled.  Anorexia, bulimia, orthorexia, and other sub categories or eating disorders are on the rise but still not being talked about. Today we wanted to break that stigma and motivate anyone who listens today to start that conversation towards recovery. www.theexcellencecartel.com

Episode 119: Female Virilization with Jamie Pinder    Jamie joined us again today to talk openly about the side effects of female steroid use.  Physique enhancement in the competitive space can take a dark turn when you combine insecurities and access to drugs which have lasting, irreversible effects.  What you want at 22 will be a lot different than what you want at 35. Take the time to educate yourself before making decisions which have life long effects.  For more information on this topic check out Jamie's podcast on YouTube, "Cats, Clits, & Clen". www.theexcellencecartel.com

Episode 117: Deductive Reasoning and The Four F's with Vince Pitstick   Inductive reasoning doesn't work when you are dealing with complex metabolic conditions - the act of applying a solution.  Deductive reasoning entails peeling layers back, finding your heaviest domino, and working a case from its roots out to its branches.  Today we invited the Metabolic Mentor himself, Vince Pitstick on to talk about his patented approach: Flush, Feed, Function, Fast and how he's changing lives and our industry through systems based coaching. www.theexcellencecartel.com

Episode 116: Longevity Drugs with Austin Stout  Austin joined us today to discuss the benefits of certain drugs like Telmisartan, Metformin, Insulin, and GH as they relate to longevity and physique enhancement for both men and women.  We discuss benefits, risks, dosages, and application within an hour! www.theexcellencecartel.com

Episode 115: The Business of Fitness with Nate Telow   Today I (Jeffrey Su) took the mic and hosted the show and we had fellow Massachusetts native Nate Telow on to talk about his various roles and adventures in the business of fitness and what success and happiness means to him in hindsight.  From the halls of Berkeley College to personal training to managing corporate gyms, Nate weaves his detailed story of leadership, business lessons, relationship building and what it means to find courage under pressure.  If you are a coach or a trainer this is a story you must listen to. www.theexcellencecartel.com

Today is just Jason and Jeff Black as Su enjoys his vacation. Jason and Jeff hit the vault of questions and picked 6 random ones to entertain you all with for this week. 1)The importance of blood sugar readings in the off-season. 2)Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease 3)4 Types of PCOS 4)Thoughts on Primobolan 5)Coming off birth control - blood work or Dutch test? 6)One thing we have learned in business from 2021 www.theexcellencecartel.com