Boss Status ft. Doug Miller & Patrick "Meaty Thighs" Mabe

We are proud to announce our newest athlete, IFBB pro Jordan Hutchinson. Many know and love Jordan, and in this podcast episode, we sit down and talk to him to get to know him a little better and talk about his story.

The crew is back, and this time we are talking about being offended and everything that involves that mix of emotion when we feel offended about something. What causes it, how we react to it, and how we can overcome it and turn an offense into a positive.

Carl returns for the second part of his testimony and discussing everything he went through. Pastor Brian also joins in and provides valuable insight.

On this episode of Boss Status, the team is joined by Scott Welch, also known as "The Supplement Genius" as he discusses the current trends within the supplement market. Scott has devoted his career to this industry, and he provides a lot of insight into the market today.

This episode gets very real. Carl returns to the podcast to update us on his life as of late, as well as give his testimony and discuss the difficulties he has been through in the past year. Strap in.

This is a very special episode of Boss Status in which we dive deep discussing our biggest collaboration to date with Hasbro's Transformers.

Join us as we dive into the story of Kris Gethin and expand a little more on how Kris and I started Unmatched.

On this episode, we have our good friend and longstanding partner, Kevin Wilhite of Triad FSN on to talk business and being a valuable partner in an industry full of innovation.

This episode is all about brand collaboration, formulation, and the tedious work of R&D. Joined by our director of R&D, Dave Rynecki, he goes into great detail what it takes to secure licensed collaborations and the process of researching, formulating, and developing new products.

Sometimes it can be challenging finding your "it," and then relentlessly pursuing it. This episode goes into great detail of finding out what your "it" is, and if you truly achieve it, or if this is an ever-developing reason that you continue to chase over time.

On this very special episode of Boss Status, Doug Miller and Patrick Mabe are joined by one of the leading contest prep coaches, Paul Revelia. This is a deep dive into how Paul got started and established a multi-million dollar coaching business working with tons of clients throughout the years, and the core values that are instilled in his business. We are blessed and grateful to have Paul on the Core Nutritionals team!

This episode of Boss Status is all about just saying yes! Saying yes to opportunity, getting comfortable with being uncomfortable, and reaching new heights and building character through accepting new opportunities all while figuring it out along the way.

In this episode of Boss Status, Doug, Patrick, Carl, and Brian discuss the importance of valuing ethics over money, and how necessary this emphasis is in both business and personal life.

Doug, Patrick, and Carl return to talk about one of the company's 12 Core Values, this one which is "Collect the Gold Dust." This is an important value in both business as well as personal finances that if you stick to, you will find yourself making smart, well-informed decisions when it comes to business finances as well as your own.

In this episode of Boss Status, Doug, Patrick, and Brian discuss the steps and missteps that lead to the downfall of leaders and others alike.

Ask The Boss returns with another episode full of thoughtful questions and informative answers!2:28 How do I put out good, high quality content?6:57 What about youth development in sports? What have you seen as you have grown within the industry?11:56 Why/how do you split up your workouts to train arms by themselves? 13:41 What was your first job ever?15:28 What got you into the supplement game?18:24 Did you see yourself here ten years ago?20:05 How much of your transition into entrepreneurship was planned? 24:24 What are your thoughts on the contributing factors to the rise of childhood obesity in this country? 27:17 How do you feel about dog eat dog personalities in the workplace? How do you handle these?30:09 What's the best stack for digestion and elimination?32:05 If values/morals are aligned, does the source of those beliefs matter?36:12 Biggest change you anticipate seeing in the supplement industry in the next 5 to 10 years?39:09 Hardest business lesson you've learned this quarter, and what's the greatest opportunity? 41:06 When are you coming back to California?41:39 Will lemon Italian ice be coming to pump?44:49 The Bible says not to kill, but there are soldiers. Same as premarital sex and porn?46:39 Show me on the Bear where 12oz cans hurt you.49:23 If you could go back and change how you started your business, what would you do?50.25 - What's your biggest daily struggle right now, in regards to running all the brands?54.04 - What injuries have you had, and how did you stay positive through the repair phase?59.19 - What is the best shoulder machine? 1.00.48 - What is your daily limit on caffeine?

Doug and company sit down with TJ Humphreys to talk about his entrepreneurial journey in the supplement industry that has led him to where he is today.

Many of us have both a love and hate relationship with social media, finding it as a necessary tool for promoting brands, marketing, staying on top of the latest news within our industries, but there is also an unhealthy side and many negative aspects that can accompany it. Doug and company dive deep on this episode to discuss social media and all of its challenges.

Many of us have both a love and hate relationship with social media, finding it as a necessary tool for promoting brands, marketing, staying on top of the latest news within our industries, but there is also an unhealthy side and many negative aspects that can accompany it. Doug and company dive deep on this episode to discuss social media and all of its challenges.

In this episode of Boss Status, Doug Miller, Patrick Mabe, and David Dodrill talk with Core Nutritionals Elite Athlete and the 2022 WNBF Men's Physique Overall World Champion about his life, fitness, competing, challenges, and mindset.

In this episode of Boss Status, Doug Miller and Patrick Mabe talk with Pastor Brian Burgess and Nutrition Corners General Manager, Carl Frady about living a disciplined life and how it affects you in every day tasks, decisions, mindset, and more.

In this episode of Boss Status, Doug Miller and Patrick Mabe talk with Pastor Brian Burgess and David Dodrill about the importance of being on location in the workplace as opposed to working remotely, and how that affects productivity and the influence that work culture has.

In this episode of Boss Status, Doug Miller and Patrick Mabe sit down with 4th place finish at the 2022 Olympia as well as Core Nutritionals Elite Athlete, Daraja Weidemoyer, and talk about her backstory, training, what it has taken to get to where she is, and where she is going on her rocketship of a journey.

In this episode of Boss Status, Doug Miller and Patrick Mabe tell the story of 'Merica Energy, the rise, successes, struggles, and ultimately, the decision to put the brand to rest.

Ask The Boss returns with another episode full of thoughtful questions and informative answers!4:54 With the company growing at such a rapid rate with lots of projects going on at once, how do you continue to identify which items need to be prioritized?9:10 Who do each of you look up to in and outside of our industry?14:49 What are your viewpoints on caffeine cycling?23:16 When looking for new locations and spots for new stores, gyms, etc., how do you know a spot is prime or "the one?" Altogether, we've opened 14 stores, and 12 are still open. Taking risks is always involved in growth and Can't Out-dream God. From those two closes, what did you take away that can be used in looking at upcoming locations?30:31 How do you manage your work/life balance, being a father, being a healthy, happy husband, fitting in personal free time, getting adequate sleep etc. without sacrificing any of these in a detrimental way, all while keeping your foot on the gas in your professional career as well as personal growth? Tips, tricks, experiences? Sometimes I feel there just aren't enough hours in the week to take care of family, maintain my personal journey, and execute at high levels professionally.40:28 Favorite brand in the stores aside from your brands?45:09 When will he finally do a powerlifting meet???46:42 Without giving any important details, is there anything exciting coming down the pipeline for Core?47:52 In what ways are flavor collaborations or collaborations in general important for our brands?52:59 How has the change in Department of Transportation regulations affected this industry from when you started to now? Do you think we will ever see a return to lower cost of goods in the next 10 years?58:56 If you could have dinner with anyone alive or deceased, who would it be and why?1:01:49 At what moment in your life did you realize that you needed a urinal in your master bathroom?

Ask The Boss returns with another episode full of thoughtful questions and informative answers!3:46 What is your favorite bicep or tricep exercise?5:23 What is your most recommended workout split for the most gains?9:38 Why do you lie about doing enhancing drugs?17:10 What are the chances of opportunities for employment at Core, 'Merica, Nut Corners? What qualifications make me more competitive?20:39 Thoughts on the current state of natural bodybuilding? What changes would you make to the industry, if any?23:46 What do you think about including short but high-intensity sprints during leg day?24:52 How do you decide between Harness and Fury V2?30:21 What was the hardest part about opening up your own gym?34:38 What is the best product you've worked on?34:55 Looking back at the products you've released, are there any you're disappointed in?45:25 Do you drink alcohol?47:05 What do you think based on your experience prevents people from seeing results?50:12 Who would you want your successor to be in 10 years?53:01 What are Core Nutritionals' core values?

In this podcast series called "Boss Status," Doug Miller sits down with Patrick Mabe and regular guests to talk about the business of health, and the health of business.In episode 20, Andy Lewis, CEO of Norse Fitness joins the podcast to talk about his life growing up, starting a metal band, and how his experiences and trials led to the creation of Norse Fitness, which has turned into quite the culture.

In this podcast series called "Boss Status," Doug Miller sits down with Patrick Mabe and regular guests to talk about the business of health, and the health of business.In episode 19, Nutrition Corners GM, Carl Frady, and David Dodrill, VP of Sales for Arms Race Nutrition, join the usual suspects Doug and Patrick to talk all things fatherhood. From the experience of growing up to now being fathers of their own, there is much insight from several perspectives that offer an in-depth view of what it is to be a father.

Ask The Boss is back by popular demand! Now held as a segment under the Boss Status podcast, this is your chance to ask the boss your burning questions!Timestamps:1:35 Will Core do an energy drink?5:57 Will you ever create another high-stem pre-workout in the future like Zap?7:23 Is online coaching open to overseas applicants?8:23 What is your absolute favorite arm exercise?12:44 How many phases or cycles are in your training manuals?16:27 Core PUDD'N flavor - favorite to least?17:21 Your thoughts on L-Carnitine and if you need to cycle it?17:44 When will you be back on stage?18:21 Thoughts on intra-workout protein and carbs?20:31 Which of the 12 core values would you say speaks the most to you at this point in your life?26:38 How would you get out of a 'burnt out' mentality when you know you're really not?30:19 What's your go-to when you stop at a Wawa?32:59 When is Core FURY 2.0 coming?33:45 Is Core HYDRATE something you would travel with?34:07 How do you find athletes you want to work with?34:53 Can you compare Arms Race Clarity and Core Nutritionals ZONE?36:41 How do you go about lifting when you're not feeling well? Multiple days off? Try to work through it?38:11 What stack would you recommend to women wanting to build lean muscle and why?39:14 Who do you want to see come to the Nut Bash in 2023?41:40 Do you plan on opening an EU shop?43:23 What's your go-to pre-workout stack and recommendation if you're training after 4PM?

In this podcast series called "Boss Status," Doug Miller sits down with Patrick Mabe and regular guests to talk about the business of health, and the health of business. In episode 17, Shane from Stack3d joins the podcast to talk about the beginnings of his involvement in the supplement news sector, the progression to where he is today with Stack3d, and traveling with his family as nomads while balancing work at the same time.

In this podcast series called "Boss Status," Doug Miller sits down with Patrick Mabe and regular guests to talk about the business of health, and the health of business. In episode 16, Doug and Patrick speak with Justin Weeks, CEO of Europa, discussing his role in the company, and rebuilding the business back to its glory pre-pandemic days.

In this podcast series called "Boss Status," Doug Miller sits down with Patrick Mabe and regular guests to talk about the business of health, and the health of business. In episode 15, Doug and Patrick take a seat with the boys from Purus Labs, talking about their story, background, and company culture.

In this podcast series called "Boss Status," Doug Miller sits down with Patrick Mabe and regular guests to talk about the business of health, and the health of business. In episode 14, Doug, Patrick, Carl, and David sit down to memorialize our story, from beginning to current day.

Ask The Boss is back by popular demand! Now held as a segment under the Boss Status podcast, this is your chance to ask the boss your burning questions! Timestamps: 11:57 Aside from growth, what goals do you have for your businesses? 23:06 What is your favorite Core protein flavor? 28:02 In your opinion, what is the most underutilized vitamin/mineral? 28:49 Best stack that includes Hollow Point? 31:36 How do you listen to your employees? 34:09 What is something that keeps you up at night as a business owner? 42:01 How long are you going to rock the mullets? 43:26 What is moving products in today's industry? Is it culture? Is it price? Is it gimmicks? 47:14 Why the heavy dose of GBB in Longevity? 48:24 Are all the Core products safe to take for natural athletes that compete in natural organizations?

Ask The Boss is back by popular demand! Now held as a segment under the Boss Status podcast, this is your chance to ask the boss your burning questions! Timestamps: 3:33 With how quickly the business is growing and the amount of possible stores/gyms to come, is there the possibility of franchising out or partnering? Opportunities for buy-ins? 12:43 Thoughts on GVT vs. cluster training? 21:43 Is there a business that you don't know much about that you would like to get into one day? 23:35 In the book Good To Great, they talk about getting the right people on the bus without the need to incentivize them. What is your opinion on fostering the environment for the right people, and what have you done with your various businesses to foster the environment for the various people that work for you? 41:20 How do you foresee formulations going for most products such as test boosters, pres/pumps, sleep aids, etc.? Do you think companies will just raise prices, reformulate, or break up into two or more products? Do you think the industry will start to decline? 44:25 How do you balance being friends with your employees but still maintain a professional relationship without losing the level of respect that comes with leadership?

In a brand new podcast series called "Boss Status," Doug Miller sits down with Patrick Mabe and regular guests to talk about the business of health, and the health of business. In episode 11 Caleb Hageman of Granite Supplements sits down with the boys to talk about anything and everything about being a sales rep in the supplement industry and serving the customer.

In a brand new podcast series called "Boss Status," Doug Miller sits down with Patrick Mabe and regular guests to talk about the business of health, and the health of business. In episode 10, Arms Race is joined by its very own Julian Smith and athlete Samantha Sweeney to talk all things regarding the industry, their apps, and being in business with your significant other.

In a brand new podcast series called "Boss Status," Doug Miller sits down with Patrick Mabe and regular guests to talk about the business of health, and the health of business. In episode 9, James Gracely, Sales Director of 'Merica Energy, talks about his start in the beverage industry, working as VP of Specialty at Bang followed up by working alongside Dan Bilzerian at Ignite. James has been in the industry for years, and has a wealth of knowledge to share throughout the podcast, as well as his contributions to 'Merica Energy thus far.

In a brand new podcast series called "Boss Status," Doug Miller sits down with Patrick Mabe and regular guests to talk about the business of health, and the health of business. In episode 8, the boys from PricePlow come to town and sit down to talk about the business model of PricePlow, common misconceptions, and even dive a little deeper to get more personal. This episode is complete with a sampling of 'Merica Energy's newest flavor to be launched at this year's Arnold Classic, Blue Valor.

In a brand new podcast series called "Boss Status," Doug Miller sits down with Patrick Mabe and regular guests to talk about the business of health, and the health of business. In episode 7, fitness coach, Brian DeCosta joins the podcast to talk about the life of a social media influencer, coaching, leaving behind the 9-5 life for an entrepreneurial lifestyle, and so much more. It was a pleasure having Brian here and sitting down to pick his brain.

In a brand new podcast series called "Boss Status," Doug Miller sits down with Patrick Mabe and regular guests to talk about the business of health, and the health of business. In episode 6, 212 Mr. Olympia champion Shaun Clarida joins the podcast, answering a variety of questions about life, training, competition, and bodybuilding. This episode takes you deep into Shaun's life and explores what it takes to be the best.

In a brand new podcast series called "Boss Status," Doug Miller sits down with Patrick Mabe and regular guests to talk about the business of health, and the health of business. In episode 5, Doug Miller talks with special guest, David Dodrill, traveling sales rep for Arms Race Nutrition alongside Patrick Mabe, National Sales Director for Core Nutritionals and 'Merica Labz, and Carl Frady, General Manager of The Nutrition Corners, about building a brand. Specifically, building a supplement brand and digging into the weeds of money, cost, and what it takes to build a brand.

In a brand new podcast series called "Boss Status," Doug Miller sits down with Patrick Mabe and regular guests to talk about the business of health, and the health of business. In episode 4, Doug Miller talks with special guest, Brian Burgess, pastor of Beulah Baptist Church, alongside Patrick Mabe, National Sales Director for Core Nutritionals and 'Merica Labz, and Carl Frady, General Manager of The Nutrition Corners, about Brian's new book, All But Eight, and the importance of having your closest eight in your circle throughout your life.

In episode 3, Doug Miller talks with Patrick Mabe, National Sales Director for Core Nutritionals and 'Merica Labz, and Carl Frady, General Manager of The Nutrition Corners, about hiring, what has worked well, what has not worked well, and compensation structures.

In episode 2, Doug Miller talks with Patrick Mabe, National Sales Director for Core Nutritionals and 'Merica Labz, and Carl Frady, General Manager of The Nutrition Corners, about exclusives, competitors and relationships, ambassadors, and distribution.

In episode 1, Doug discusses with Patrick, National Sales Director of Core Nutritionals and 'Merica Labz, and Carl, General Manager of the Nutrition Corners, the core values and beliefs that drive the brands, and those things that always hold true.