The Excellence Cartel

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

Episode 113: Physical Therapy Applications with Dr. Lawler (Part 2)  Today we got some "in clinic" hands on troubleshooting from Dr. Lawler on shoulder, back, and knee pain.  This is an episode we are also putting up on YouTube so listeners can also view the therapeutic movements being performed and physical ailments being diagnosed.  Be sure to check it out here https://youtu.be/BL-28UnHxQc and let us or the good doctor know if you have any questions! www.theexcellencecartel.com

Episode 112: Physical Therapy Applications with Dr. Lawler  Today we invited Dr. Racheal Lawler, owner of Anatomy Repair in Cleveland, TN onto the show to discuss the common anatomical issues which arise in athletes chasing strength and size.  Tight shoulders, low back pain, hip pain, knee pain, etc. are common in male and female athletes as well as general population clientele of all ages.  Dr. Lawler breaks it down for us and explains the common symptoms and situations involved when we experience joint and muscle pain.  This is a two part series, so join us next time for applicable tips and tricks to fix any muscular imbalances or joint pains you may have. www.theexcellencecartel.com

Episode 111: Estrogeneration ft. Dr. Anthony Jay  Today we invited Dr. Anthony Jay, author of Estrogeneration onto the show to discuss the implications and origins of increased environmental estrogens on our bodies.  Estrogen dominance and testosterone deficiency are both on the rise, and it's no coincidence so is our consumption of and interaction with plastics, detergents, and other environmental sources of estrogenics.  Dr. Jay discusses how we've all become overdosed on estrogen and provides some key takeaways to reduce exposure. www.theexcellencecartel.com

Episode 110: Open Q&A with Coaches Alicia and Sarah   Alicia and Sarah are back today to join us on a round table, rapid fire style Q&A to answer your questions.  We cover benefits of HRT, recent deaths in bodybuilding, dawn phenomenon, activity trackers, and monitoring client progression.  This episode was filled with great take away information as well as laughs so let us know what you think and if our answers helped.  Also don't forget to register for PEC 5 in Dallas, TX. We are already getting sign ups and it's looking like our biggest event yet! www.theexcellencecartel.com

Episode 109: Coaching Spotlight with Sonia Rosario   Today we invited Sonia Rosario, owner of SR Fitness onto our show alongside Mathew Park from Trainer Revenue Multiplier to discuss Sonia's coaching business and her aspirations for continued growth.  We discuss price points, her ideal client, and her fears and hopes being a new coach in this ever changing space. www.theexcellencecartel.com

Episode 108: Hashimoto's!   It was just us three on the podcast today and we decided to take a deep dive into the obscure yet prevalent auto-immune disease known as Hashimoto's.  1 in 5 people suffer from an auto-immune disease with 75% of sufferers being female. Hashimoto's is the most common form, affecting about 8% of the US population.  Join us along a deep dive into thyroid function, thyroid testing, and the ins and outs of proper coaching and treatment to slow Hashimoto's disease progression.  This is a knowledge and application packed episode, hope you enjoy it and let us know if you have any questions! www.theexcellencecartel.com

Episode 106: Finding Balance with Social Media  Laurin Conlin joined us today from a solo trip away after unplugging from her social media for 10 days.  We discuss the necessity of social media as a tool for online coaches while expressing our unique feelings toward it as a distraction.  Our world has changed and will continue to change. Those of us who can adapt and maintain solid ground will have a greater chance of longevity in business.  How do you feel about social media? Let us know! www.theexcellencecartel.com