<p>For this episode, I decide to take a different approach and use my entrepreneurial journey to address business questions sourced from Instagram about the path of building my company, BPN, from 2012 to January 2025. </p> <p><br></p> <p>I cover the biggest mistakes I've made, the transformative shifts in our business strategy, and insights on maintaining profitability while scaling. Alongside my experiences, I share valuable lessons on leadership, the importance of vision and intent, and our future plans, including international expansion.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Chapters</p> <p>00:00 Welcome and Introduction</p> <p>02:32 The Importance of Learning from Others</p> <p>05:59 Biggest Mistake in Business</p> <p>08:34 The Role of Vision and Intent</p> <p>17:35 Taking a Salary and Early Challenges</p> <p>33:20 Balancing Growth and Profitability</p> <p>40:55 Transformative Shifts in Business</p> <p>49:46 Maximizing Endurance: The Core of Training</p> <p>51:29 Evolving Business Operations: From Humble Beginnings</p> <p>58:30 Marketing Evolution: From Organic to Data-Driven</p> <p>01:06:14 Standing Out in a Competitive Market</p> <p>01:14:32 Advice to My Younger Self: Lessons Learned</p> <p>01:22:57 Expanding to the UK and Europe: A Strategic Approach</p> <p>01:27:16 Raising Capital and Managing Finances</p> <p>01:31:22 In-House Fulfillment: The BPN Approach</p> <p>01:38:02 Conclusion: Final Thoughts and Future Plans</p> <p><br></p> <p>Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 20% off FOR LIFE</p> <p><a href="https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/pages/bpn-membership?srsltid=AfmBOorlpjVeag2kkt3eZ5UpWcFA5Bb2v5V_93lmO47Vn_Y8DRdLwDLL" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/pages/bpn-membership?srsltid=AfmBOorlpjVeag2kkt3eZ5UpWcFA5Bb2v5V_93lmO47Vn_Y8DRdLwDLL</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Follow:</p> <p>IG: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenickbarepodcast/episodes/instagram.com/nickbarefitness/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">instagram.com/nickbarefitness/</a></p> <p>YT: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenickbarepodcast/episodes/youtube.com/@nickbarefitness" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">youtube.com/@nickbarefitness</a></p>