Underdog Podcast
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Behind the Business: Lessons From Our Biggest Production Yet (and a Funny Story)
In this episode, we pull back the curtain on our latest production and share everything we learned along the way. From unexpected challenges to major wins, we break down the process, what went right, what didn’t, and the lessons that will shape our future
Behind the Business: Winning When It Hurts: The Truth About Optimism and Resilience
In this episode of Behind the Underdogs, we explore the art of staying optimistic when the odds feel stacked against you. From the inevitable rejections and failures in business to the lessons learned from the sports world, we dive into the universal trut
Behind the Business: Past Production Runs Almost Broke Us—Here’s How We Survived
In this episode of Behind the Business, we dive into the ins and outs of Underdog's upcoming production run. We discuss how this run differs from those in the past, the challenges we've faced, and the invaluable lessons we've learned along the way. From r
Shifting From Football to New Passions, Harnessing Athletic Discipline in Business, and the Importance of Fitness with Trevor Gelder
In this episode, we sit down with Trevor Gelder, a lifelong athlete whose journey from football to becoming a VP of talent management is anything but ordinary. Trevor opens up about facing a career-ending injury, shifting his focus to new goals, and build
From Basement Intern to Pro AT: Bryan Schopieray on Athlete Recovery, Mental Resilience, and Team Culture
In this episode, we sit down with Bryan Schopieray, a seasoned athletic trainer with a passion for helping athletes overcome both physical and mental challenges. Bryan shares how his journey shifted from mechanical engineering, inspired by his dad's busin
Strive for Greatness: From Sports to the Marine Corps, Battling Mental Health, and Pushing Limits in OCR with Jayson Wissmueller
In this episode of Behind the Underdogs, we sit down with Jayson, a former D3 football recruit who felt a higher calling and joined the Marine Corps back in 2005. His path as an entrepreneur saw him start an agricultural business and open his own gym befo
Behind the Business: The Daily Hustle of a Start Up Brand
In this episode, we dive deep into the relentless hustle required to continue to level up. Starting with sending as many Instagram messages as possible each day, Joey shares stories of reaching IG message caps to build awareness. We discuss the importance
The Power of Calisthenics, Climbing Everest, and Building a Coaching Business with Glenn Cowden
In this inspiring episode of Behind the Underdogs, we sit down with Glenn Bowden to dive into his journey from troubled beginnings to fitness coaching and summiting Mount Everest. Glenn shares how his brother’s tough love led him to discover the transform
Behind the Business: A Trip to Andy Elliot's HQ, Turning Rejections into Successes, and Human Interaction
In this episode of the Underdog Podcast: Behind the Underdogs, we peel back the curtain on what it really takes to make it in business. This episode dives into raw, unfiltered moments, from our trip out to Andy Elliot's HQ to navigating rejection at in-st
Behind the Business: Collaborating with Andy Elliot and the Power of Being Around the Right People
In this episode of The Underdog Podcast, Behind the Business segment, we dive into an incredible weekend with The Elliot Group in Tampa Bay, Florida. It all started with an Instagram post by Andy Elliot, where we shared our story and got the chance of a l