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960: Mark Bell
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with Mark Bell at his Supertraining Gym studio in Sacramento, CA.
- In his experience, what are the benefits that come along with age? (3:07)
- How different is the skill of building mass for bodybuilding than powerlifting? (10:00)
- What lead him to hire Hany Rambod? Did he do everything he told him to? (13:40)
- How was he able to run his gym while getting ready for his show? (19:43)
- When did he start making money? How did he figure out how to survive? (23:15)
- Where does survival mentally come from? (31:46)
- Is he more aware of the environment he is raising his own kids in? (36:43)
- Does he remember his first business failure? (38:05)
- His connection to ‘pro wrestling’ and how he met John Cena. (41:35)
- From what he learned from pro wrestling, has that transferred into his success in new media? (48:12)
- Did he battle with addiction during the ‘steroid era’? (51:17)
- Does he remember what is first cycle was? Was it a love affair from day 1? (55:50)
- Has he thought about the ‘going on gear’ conversation with his own kids? (1:00:35)
- What is his opinion on SARMS? (1:02:11)
- What made him think about getting into the podcast space? What has the journey been like for him? (1:05:42)
- What did he learn from his relationship with his former co-host? (1:12:43)
- How did his fans react with the podcast change? Was there any push back? (1:18:43)
- The guys reminisce over their first interview with Mark. (1:20:28)
- What have his kids taught him about himself? (1:24:25)
- Are his kid’s naturals when it comes to sports? Have any interest in competition? (1:27:40)
- Has his son expressed any interest in lifting weights? (1:35:00)
- What is something specific he has been working on HIMSELF? (1:38:09)
- Is social media enhancing or hurting what he is doing? (1:45:04)
- What is in store in the future for himself and his companies? (1:48:40)
- Mark Bell (@marksmellybell) Instagram
- Hany Rambod (@hanyrambod) Instagram
- 4x Mr. Olympia Physique Champ (@jeremy_buendia) Instagram
- Chris “Boar” Bell (@bigstrongfast) Instagram
- John Cena (@JohnCena) Twitter
- Shelton J. Benjamin (@Sheltyb803) Twitter
- Brock Lesnar (@BrockLesnar) Twitter
- Stan "Rhino" Efferding (@stanefferding) Instagram
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