Starting a business with a $20,000 loan would scare most entrepreneurs, but for Nick Bare, that was all he needed to succeed. He started Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) in his college apartment as a side hustle, scaling it into a $60 million nutrition brand. Along the way, he adopted a mindset that would transform both his startup and personal life: 'Go One More.' In this episode, Nick shares his journey as a creator-entrepreneur in the nutrition industry, offering actionable health and fitness tips. He also explains how the Go One More mindset can help entrepreneurs scale their businesses, build discipline, and achieve work-life balance.
In this episode, Hala and Nick will discuss:
(00:00) Introduction
(02:39) Scaling BPN from Side Hustle to $60M Brand
(12:11) How Military Service Shaped His Business Mindset
(14:10) The Visionary vs. Integrator Leadership Roles
(18:58) Why Brand Awareness Drives Sales and Revenue
(32:05) Building a Legacy Brand and Work-Life Balance
(38:52) Understanding the ‘Go One More’ Mindset
(50:09) The Power of Consistency vs. Occasional Greatness
(01:00:54) The Truth About Nutrition and Creatine
(01:08:51) Supplement This: Practical Tips for Entrepreneurs
Nick Bare is an entrepreneur, hybrid athlete, and US Army Veteran, widely recognized as the founder of Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN), a seven-figure supplement company. He is the author of 25 Hours and the latest, Go One More, and also hosts The Nick Bare Podcast. With over a million YouTube subscribers, Nick is a leading fitness content creator who has helped millions of people achieve their health and wellness goals.
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