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. 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. Chapters 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 02:32 The Importance of Learning from Others 05:59 Biggest Mistake in Business 08:34 The Role of Vision and Intent 17:35 Taking a Salary and Early Challenges 33:20 Balancing Growth and Profitability 40:55 Transformative Shifts in Business 49:46 Maximizing Endurance: The Core of Training 51:29 Evolving Business Operations: From Humble Beginnings 58:30 Marketing Evolution: From Organic to Data-Driven 01:06:14 Standing Out in a Competitive Market 01:14:32 Advice to My Younger Self: Lessons Learned 01:22:57 Expanding to the UK and Europe: A Strategic Approach 01:27:16 Raising Capital and Managing Finances 01:31:22 In-House Fulfillment: The BPN Approach 01:38:02 Conclusion: Final Thoughts and Future Plans Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 20% off FOR LIFE https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/pages/bpn-membership?srsltid=AfmBOorlpjVeag2kkt3eZ5UpWcFA5Bb2v5V_93lmO47Vn_Y8DRdLwDLL Follow: IG: instagram.com/nickbarefitness/ YT: youtube.com/@nickbarefitness