Fitness Fame & Fortune

In his latest episode of of feverish backpedaling, "The Mouth of Bodybuilding" proves yet again that he needs to bone up on his social skills (we're being kind here). More importantly, as bodybuilding grows and expands into newer and bigger markets, why do the powers that be not have this guy on a leash? Every time he opens his mouth, we take a risk. That shouldn't be the case. This topic is discussed pretty thoroughly and fairly on this episode of Fitness Fame & Fortune. #RichGaspari, #JohnRomano, #ShawnRay, #ShawnRhoden, #FitnessFame&Fortune, #Olympia, #IFBB,

The bodybuilding era known as "the twilight of the golden age of bodybuilding" produced icons of the sport who's popularity still burns to this very day. This show's co-host not withstanding, guys such as eight time Mr. Olympia Lee Haney, Lee Labrada, Gary Strydom, Shawn Ray, Bob Paris, Robby Robinson, Samir Bannout and their brethren, still draw a crowd due to the indelible mark they left on the sport. One of those guys slid in right after Haney and Rich to place 3rd at the 1988 Mr. Olympia. All these years later he's as full of passion for the sport as he ever was. Yes, I'm talking about "The Flexing Dutchman," Berry De Mey. Contact Berry at: https://www.berrydemey.nl/ #BerryDeMey, #FitnessFame&Fortune, #RichGaspari, #GaspariNutrition, #https://www.berrydemey.nl/, #demeyeightyeight, #DeMey88, #JohnRomano,

Inflation and supply chain issues are real guys. The current economic conditions are leading us to a difficult period. Eventually, we're going to have to cave in and raise our prices. In the interest of transparency, We're going to go ahead and fill you in on the conditions that exist for us today and what we have to so to keep the machine running. Rather than just raise prices on you, we thought we'd get in front of what's coming and keep our customers in the loop. Hopefully, this is temporary and we can get back to "normal" soon, but for now, this is what's up..... #GaspariNutrition, #RichGaspari, #FitnessFame&Fortune, #JohnRomano, #DragonDlayerMedia, #Inflation, #SupplyChain,

Rich Gaspari And John Romano Announce The Launch of the next logical sequence for Gaspari Nutrition - Gaspari Ageless, you one stop anti-aging shop. With three initial products on the shelves and at least six more to come soon, Gaspari Ageless will span the gamut of anti-aging related supplementation. From joint issues to prostate care to digestion, brain function, heart health and inflammation, Gaspari Ageless has you covered. One shop, one stop. Head over to www.gaspariageless.com right now and enter your promo code "launch50" for 50% off your order.   #RichGaspari, #GaspariNutrition, #GaspariAgeless, #Anti-aging, #BrainBooster, #Testosterone, #Anti-inflammatory,      

1989 NPC National champ, Troy Zuccolotto, retired from professional bodybuilding shortly after turning pro to go on and amass a fortune which includes not only the opulent estate in Laguna Niguel and the obligatory collection of six-figure cars and watches, but also a string of car washes, mini storages, anti-aging clinics, hotels and a winery. In short, the guy is crushing it. How? What's the key to this individual success and how different is it from the rest? You'll see on this episode of Fitness Fame & Fortune.... #RichGaspari, #TroyZuccolotto, #JohnRomano, #FitnessFame&Fortune, #GaspariNutrition, #Business, #BuildingSuccess, #Bodybuilding, #YouthTechMedical You can reach Troy at: www.youthtechmedical.com You can purchase Rich's Classic Physique Bible and get your 40% discount on all Gaspari Nutrition products at: www.dragonslayermedia.com

1989 NPC National champ, Troy Zuccolotto, retired from professional bodybuilding shortly after turning pro to go on and amass a fortune which includes not only the opulent estate in Laguna Niguel and the obligatory collection of six-figure cars and watches, but also a string of car washes, mini storages, anti-aging clinics, hotels and a winery. In short, the guy is crushing it. How? What's the key to this individual success and how different is it from the rest? You'll see on this episode of Fitness Fame & Fortune.... #RichGaspari, #TroyZuccolotto, #JohnRomano, #FitnessFame&Fortune, #GaspariNutrition, #Business, #BuildingSuccess, #Bodybuilding, #YouthTechMedical You can reach Troy at: www.youthtechmedical.com You can purchase Rich's Classic Physique Bible and get your 40% discount on all Gaspari Nutrition products at: www.dragonslayermedia.com  

Diuretics have become the bane of modern bodybuilding. Their use has become a matter of course, not a tool to employ only if needed. Sadly, today, if you're getting prepped for a contest by a whole host of internet trained gurus, you're getting diuretics - whether you need them or not. Unfortunately, some of you are paying the ultimate price for such folly. But you can't get shredded without them... So the thinking goes. The only problem with that is that it's not true. And we'll prove it to you today...... #RichGaspari, #JohnRomano, #FitnessFame&Fortune, #GaspariNutrition, #Bodybuilding, #BodybuilderDeaths, #Diuretics,

Four-time Mr. Olympia, Jay Cutler, and Chris "The Technician" Aceto get together with Rich Gaspari and John Romano and talk about how the two blasted their way through the pro ranks of bodybuilding where Jay would rack up four Sandows, four 2nds to Ronnie Coleman and a consecutive string of three Arnold Classics titles. Other than on Jay TV, no other podcast has had this duo on their show. This is an industry first! #JayCutler, #ChrisAceto, #RichGaspari, #JohnRomano, #FitnessFame&Fortune, #MrOlympia, #Bodybuilding, #ArnoldSchwarzeneggerClassic,

TAXES!!! Who likes paying taxes? I'll give you a hint: NO ONE! And talking about it is probably the most boring topic on earth. BUT...... The topic is unavoidable in business, no matter how small your business is Did you know that you can write off part of your rent if you work from home? Did you know that you can write off a portion of your landscaper's bill? Do you know how much of your car is a write off? Do you know the problems you can cause yourself if you don't plan for your taxes and put some money away as it comes in? Do you know what can land you in jail? There is probably more you don't know about your tax planning than you do know. The biggest thing is, no matter how small your business, you must do certain things to make your tax issues easier and less costly. Do you know what they are? Probably not. So, set aside sets and reps and who's going to win the Olympia for an hour and learn something extremely important! Ron Noreman is one of the nation's top CPA's. In fact, he's one of just 200 CPA's in America certified to practice in federal tax court. As a tax litigator, Ron wields incredible power. He has an unparalleled reputation for success in favorably resolving “high dollar” and “problematic” Internal Revenue and other taxing jurisdiction examinations, audits and assessments. He's also an accomplished bodybuilder and he knows the supplement biz. Any of you out there slinging away on your own - personal trainer, influencers, online coaches, competitors, supplement company owners, etc., would do yourself a tremendous favor if you have Ron take a look at your last return. You'll most likely save money. You can contact Ron at: Ron Noreman Kamler, Lewis & Noreman LLP, One Linden Place, Suite 200 Great Neck, New York 11021 516-829-0900 #Taxes, #SaveMoney, #Bodybuilding, #RonNoreman, #Rich Gaspari, #FitnessFame&Fortune, #John Romano, #GaspariNutrition, #DragonSlayerMedia,

Supplement industry mega brand, RedCon-1 was the brainchild of Aaron Singerman, formerly of BlackStone Labs.... Formerly of RX Muscle.com.... Formerly of.... Lets just say he';s been around. Aaron has built quite a brand out of what he's cobbled together from the connections he built before there was even social media. He was one of the original bodybuilding forum sensations who actually used his real name when he posted. Without the benefit of formal training, a business degree or even a high school diploma, Aaron put the pieces together and has built one of the most enviable, nine-figure, companies in our space. You want a great American success story? Then this is it - the story of RedCon-1 with its creator, Aaron Singerman. #RedCon1, #AaronSingerman, #RichGaspari, #GaspariNutrition, #JohnRomano, #FitnessFame&Fortune, #Bodybuilding, #DragonSlayerMedia,

The only bodybuilder son of a Mr. Olympia, Sergio Oliva Jr, has a candid conversation with Rich Gaspari and John Romano about what it's like to be the only person in the entire world with such a distinction. Does being Mr. O's son help him? Hurt him? Why kind of challenges does occupying such a position have for your career? Find out if Dad supported his son - the answer might shock you. Actually, most of this interview is beyond what you'd think! And check out Sergio's supplement company: cosmic-industries.com And his clothing line: Victoryclothing.com #SergioOliva, #SergioOlivaJr, #RichGaspari, #GaspariNutrition, #JohnRomano, #DragonSlayerMedia, #FitnessFame&Fortune, #Cosmic-industries, #VictoryClothing,

Drug use in the Olympics? Whos' clean, anyone? How do those Olympic athletes pass the drug test? Who should take testosterone? For how long? Why is China giving their men testosterone? Why are American men being feminised? How does the Olympic committee determine gender?How did Lance Armstrong pass all his drug tests? Should police and soldiers be on PEDs? You'll love the answers by some of the most respected minds in the biz..... #RichGaspari, #MilosSarcev, #DavePalumbo, #FitnessFame&Fortune, #Testosterone, #Olympics, #PassingDrugTests, #PEDs,

By far our most popular guest, Lee Priest returns as promised to continue the conversation where we left off the last time he was on the how. Well, we may not have picked right up where we left off, but we did cover some interesting and controversial topics (Without getting political - until Rich brought it up at the end!), such as transgender athletes, diuretic use, drug use, gurus, pre contest dial in procedures, who gained and lost more fat, who's going to screw up their physique by the time they compete in the Olympia.... not to mention Lee's new training app and what's it all about and where to get it. And other general bodybuilding stuff three old school friends could talk about.... #LeePriest, #RichGaspari, #JohnRomano, #FitnessFame&Fortune, #Bodybuilding, #Steroids, #Diuretics, #MrOlympia,

Rich Gaspari and John Romano talk about the weather, transgender athletes in sports, John's Mind Pump reaction to his position on transgender athletes, and various ramblings that include the American dream, slaughter houses and future guests..... Nothing but two old men rambling!! #FitnessFame&Fortune, #RichGaspari, #JohnRomano, #GaspariNutriton, #MindPump, #TransgenderAthletes, #Transgender, #Bodybuilding

To say that 90's bodybuilding superstar Aaron Baker was "underrated" is an understatement. Categorically revered as an Olympia threat, his "defection" to Vince McMahon's WBF sealed his fate when he left and competed in the IFBB - Notice we didn't say "back to the IFBB." Aaron never was in the IFBB before signing with the WBF!! Get the whole story and and more with the original BatMan of bodybuilding on this episode of Fitness Fame & Fortune...   #FitnessFame&Fortune, #DragonDlayerMedia, #RichGaspari, #JohnRomano, #AaronBaker, #Bodybuilding, #BodybuildingPodcast, #OldSchoolBodybuilding, #90'sBobybuilder, #MostUnderratedBodybuilder

Rich Gaspari and John Romano take another departure from the norm and talk among themselves about the current impact the older guys in the sport are having on the younger guys. Elder statesmen or dinosaurs? relevant or out of touch? You be the judge.....

Milos Sarcev and George "Dr Testosterone" Touliatos MD., go head to head in a no holds barred discussion on performance enhancing drugs - steroids, androgens, insulin and growth hormone. Bro science can be just as bad - or worse - than no science. What's the truth? How much insulin do guys take? How is used correctly? Dosages? Timing? What to take with it? These questions and more and debated and dissected by two of the foremost experts in the field on this incredible, first of its kind, episode of Fitness Fame & Fortune!

From his studios at Mind Pump Media, Sal Di Stefano talks to Rich Gaspari and John Romano about his new book, The Resistance Training Revolution - the no cardio way to burn body fat and age proof your body. Burn fat with no cardio? That's right. Rich does it, John does it, Sal deos it, now you can too. Actually, anyone can. As long as you can do a little lifting twice a week, you'd be well on your way!

Chris Aceto is best known as "The Technician." He aptly owns this title, supported by the 32 pro bodybuilder's he's worked with and their combined 96 pro wins, several of them Mr. Olympias. Chris is one of those guys who's been behind the scenes for literally decades. From one of Joe Weider's favored writers, to RXMuscle co-host, to the very top of the most prestigious round tables of contest prep gurus, Aceto has seen it all and isn't afraid to say so. How did he rise to the top at Weider? Who was his toughest diet case? Who trained the hardest? His views on the Olympia, several of the competitors, Phil Heath, and his particular angst over the Shawn Rhoden matter. It's a little long, it could have gone on for hours. Rich, Chris and Romano have known each other for over 30 years and it's evident in their banter. This is one of the best interviews yet!

Lee Priest is Bodybuilding's most controversial player and one of the most popular. Love him or hate him, Lee is the most un filtered guy you'll ever meet, and a great friend. We had a great convo about these days, the good old days and days to come. The episode is a bit long, even though we cut it short!. But, we're sure you'll love it. #LeePriest, #RichGaspari, #OldSchoolBodybuilding, #MrUniverse, #Bodybuilding, #FitnessFame&Fortune, #JohnRomano

This week, Rich Gaspari and John Romano take a break from the norm and just sit back and talk bodybuilding. Mostly old school bodybuilding. From how the concept of tanning came about to what it was like to train with Lee Haney and some of their antics in the gym. What exactly is "training intensity" and is it a perception easily shared? Can you train too hard? Who were some of the hardest training guys back in the day - Mentzer, Yates, Platz? What were their workouts like? Did Tom Platz really do 100 rep sets? Find out all that and more on this old school bodybuilding episode of Fitness Fame & Fortune! *** Sorry for the abrupt ending guys, we had some wicked internet gremlins move in during the final minutes.......

Mr. Olympia Samir Bannout, one of the most prolific posers in the bodybuilding, talks to Rich Gaspari and John Romano about old school bodybuilding. What don't bodybuilders put into their posing today compared to what they did in Golden Era of bodybuilding? Who trained the hardest? Who was the strongest? Who deserved their Mr. Olympia title and who didn't? Get it right from the guy who isn't afraid to tell you, this week on Fitness Fame & Fortune. #MrOlympia, #SamirBannout, #RichGaspari, #JohnRomano, #Bodybuilding

Mr. Olympia Brandon Curry talks to Rich Gaspari and John Romano about his quest for the title. From humble beginnings in the sport to being invited to train in Kuwait at Oxygen Gym, and eventually winning the O. But it wasn't without sacrifice. Brandon left his wife and kids for over a year to design the physique that would bring home the Sandow. It's an uplifting interview with a really down to earth good dude.

Rich Gaspari has long been known as one of the pioneering modern day bodybuilders, who set the conditioning standard for the 90's era bodybuilder - to this day considered the best era of bodybuilding. But, for what other contributions to the sport is Rich responsible? You'll be surprised when you find out. 

Having won 29 pro shows over an impressive 25+ year career, Dexter Jackson has won every pro bodybuilding title in the world, except for the Arnold Classic Brazil, which he probably would have won had Covid not canceled the show. Dexter is, without a doubt, the winningest bodybuilder to ever have lived. Find out how he did it on this episode of Fitness Fame & Fortune. 

Doug Miller talks with Rich Gaspari and John Romano about the supplement store / supplement brand empire created by one of the hardest working men in bodybuilding. Can someone working 80 hours a week at a high stress, haigh demand, job not only build a championship physique, but also a thriving business? For those of you who think you don't have time to succeed in business, you need to drop what you're doing right now and check out this podcast!

Ever wonder who invented spray tanning? ever wonder how much money you can make off such an endeavor? Check out this week's interview with ProTan founder and CEO, Stacy Kaufman.

In this episode, Rich Gaspari and John Romano keep to themselves and continue the Mr Olympia discussion where they left off in the last episode with Shawn Ray.  What does the future hold for the greatest bodybuilding show on earth? Is Phil done? Can Rhoden get back in? What made this Big Ramy's best showing? .... And more!

Shawn Ray, Rich Gaspari and John Romano on the recent Olympia event, the future of the Olympia, and what the business prospects look like moving forward in a new world. We also go over the personal financial aspects of bodybuilding and how Shawn has made bodybuilding work for him both on and off the stage.

Rich Gaspari and John Romano give the inside company process on how Gaspari launches a new product online. Creative process have their challenges and you have to roll with them to end up realizing what you envision. Anything is possible. This is how Gaspari does it and it can serve as a model for your product or service.

Olympia President, Dan Solomon tells Rich Gaspari and John Romano why he had no choice but to leave Las Vegas and take the Olympia to Orlando. This is the first formal interview since the move. Get all the details here!

IFBB superstar Branch Warren is this week's guest on Fitness Fame & Fortune. From successful businesses in shipping, logistics, bodybuilding and beef jerky, Branch shares some great stories and sage insight in running a successful fitness related business.

Andy Frisella sits down with Rich Gaspari and John Romano and discuss business, life, hard work, kids, and what it takes to get up and keep moving the ball down the field. (We're sorry for the horrible sound quality in parts of the show. The problem has since been rectified. WE sincerely appreciate you putting up with it.  Growing pains folks).

Before the term "podcast" even evolved, Carl Lanore was posting shows by the truck load. About to complete 15 years on the air, Super Human Radio is the longest running health and fitness podcast in the industry. Find out what it takes to make a podcast successful bty the master himself. Anyone who wants to broadcast themselves will learn something from Carl!

Rich Gaspari and John Romano talk about overcoming adversity in business. One of the most difficult climbs up the corporate ladder is exemplified by the many roadblocks put in front of Rich Gaspari and Gaspari Nutrition. Owning a supplement company may seem like an unobscured path to untold riches, but things are not always what they seem. See how adversity comes in many flavors and how you address it will vary. Or, it can kill you. Find out how Rich survived....

On Episode 21 of Fitness Fame & Fortune, Sadik Hadzovic, Men's Physique Olympia, talks business with Rich Gaspari and John Romano. Find out how a refugee from Montenegro made it to the Olympia stage, built a huge following while doing it, and how he turned that fame into enough of a fortune to have an exotic car problem. Find out what common thread Sadik shares with all the other successful guys who have been on the show....

All the way from Greece, George "Dr Testosterone" Touliatos reveals the cold hard truth about not only the business, but also the sound application of performance enhancing drugs, from hardcore athletes to aging men on hormone replacement therapy. "Dr. T" as he's affectionately known in sports circles, George Touliatos is a real live medical doctor and competitive bodybuilder who has plied his craft on numerous athletes, including himself with little, if any, ill effect. Vilified in the press and demonized by alarmists with agendas, testosterone - and its derivatives - still endured in popular culture and in sports, regardless of the fact that they are banned and illegal. There's a very interesting paradox in play here. You might want to learn the truth......

Industry Giant Steve Cardillo, maker of the most famous and well made lifting belts in the world, talks business with Rich Gaspari and John Romano. Steve has been a mainstay in the lifting business for decades. The names who wear Cardillo belts not only include many Mr. Olympias and power lifting legends, but also famous stars such as Michael Jordan and The Rock. Learn his secrets for getting his product in the hands of the best of the best!

Back by popular demand, Rich Gaspari and John Romano fly solo this week and discuss the evolution they've seen occur in the supplement industry over the last 30 years. Marketing has changed a great deal since the days of Magazine supplement ads and big dollar contracts given out like candy to bodybuilders. Today, social media and direct to consumer models have radically changed the landscape. Those who evolved survived, those that didn't perished.  The question that begs to be asked then is, how can a new company emerge and survive today? you'll be surprised at the answer.

"Lee LaBrada is the "other Lee" in Rich Gaspari's life. Not only fierce competitors on the Olympia stage, Lee and Rich became competitors in the sports supplement industry - and remained good friends to this day! Lee is yet another very successful bodybuilder entrepreneur who cut his teeth in the old school, but was able to steer his company as times changed and maintained his success for the near part of 25 years. It is, in fact, the example Lee set that inspired Rich to go into the supplement business over two decades ago. Find out what motivated Lee, how he dealt with adversity and what were the defining moments that lead him to believe there would be nothing stopping him."

Four-Time Mr. Olympia, Jay Cutler reveals the ups and downs of his career, both competitively and in business. How and where he made his money, as well as some sage advice about what to do with your money. Injury, personal struggles and the lessons learned from defeat, Jay Cutler is arguably one of the most successful Mr. Olympias of all time.

Eight-time Mr. Olympia Lee Haney talks to Rich Gaspari about his career after bodybuilding, his certification program, various investments and the lessons he learned along the way. And, some hilarious, never before heard, stories about his old training partner, Rich Gaspari! (you're going to die laughing!)

Starting a new business, especially in the fitness industry, is wrought with tedious details that have to be managed properly. One false move can cost you millions, if not your entire company. John Romano and Rich Gaspari pool their experience in the fitness business (over 70 years combined) to share with you what they think are the preparatory basics of how to set up your business, manage it, save money and turn your idea into a fortune. 

Critically acclaimed filmmaker, Chris Bell, most known for his groundbreaking steroid documentary, Bigger Stronger Faster*, talks to Rich Gaspari and John Romano about his experience with psychedelics for the treatment of chronic pain and drug addiction and how these experiences wind their way into his films. From mushrooms, to Ibogaine, to ketogenic diets, Chris has a very interesting outlook and what might become the next greatest thing.....

Known around the world as "The Incredible Hulk," Lou Ferrigno played the real life super hero. The former Mr. Universe became known from his appearance in the cutting edge documentary by George Butler, Pumping Iron, where he played opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger. Lou went on to play lead rolls in over 20 films and TV shows including Hercules, Sinbad and the King of Queens. But, Lou will always be known best for his roll as the Incredible Hulk.  Recording this episode was a bit of a challenge. If you notice less than stellar audio, there's a reason: Lou is deaf. He uses a combination of lip reading and hearing aids to be able to communicate. He can use a telephone because his hearing aids have a Blue Tooth connection to his cell phone, which enables him to hear his cell phone through his hearing aids. So, we had to rely on the old telephone to conduct this remote interview.  While the audio is a little less than par, the interview itself more than makes up for it. We know you'll enjoy it!

Fitness industry Icon and all round good looking guy, Mike O'Hearn, sits down with Rich Gaspari and John Romano to talk about how he made fitness work for him. How he set up his life and his business so that he never had to worry about keeping a roof over his head. Anyone seeking a career in fitness would do well to follow Mike's lead.....

IFBB pro Ben Pakulski has built a tremendous business that provides thousands of people with real value for their fitness dollar. From soccer moms to all out pro athletes, Ben employs his MI-40 training system to bring about real results. Find out how to turn your personal training business into a home run on this week's episode of Fitness Fame & Fortune.

World renown strong man, gym owner, trainer, YouTube staring F-bomb dropper with a woman's heart, CT Fletcher talks to Rich Gaspari and John Romano about his business, how he blew up on YouTube, how he grew his business off of it, what drives him and his passion for lifting and to always remember that, no matter what happens, “it's still your mutha-f***'n set!”

Fitnes Fame & Fortune hosts Rich Gaspari and John Romano give you 11 tools you can start using today to help get you through this pandemic lockdown. Your mind is the most powerful muscle and it can dictate your path - either positively or negatively. Use the positive attributes of your thought process to make good things happen, even when times are terrible.

Coming to us from New Zealand, personal fitness super star, Josef Rakich, talks to Rich Gaspari and John Romano about how he built one of the most successful online personal training and diet programs in the world. 

The universal measure of strength is undeniably the bench press. When someone asks, "how much can you lift?" they're talking about your bench. Mark Bell invented the definitive devise that will absolutely help you add pounds to that lift. This single product launched what has become a haven for lifters. From his gym, his training methods, his products and his podcasts, Mark Bell is a stellar example of a big strong dude who made a lot of money doing something he loves. In this episode of Fitness Fame & Fortune, Rich Gaspari and John Romano elicit the secrets to Mark's incredible success.