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934 - Adam Schafer: From Mowing Lawns to Making Millions
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In today’s episode of the Man Within Podcast, I sit down with Adam Schafer, co-founder of the Mind Pump Podcast — one of the most popular fitness podcasts in the world — to unpack his wild journey from mowing lawns as a broke teenager to building a multimillion-dollar fitness empire.
If you know the Mind Pump Show, you know the impact Adam, Sal, Justin, and Doug have made in the health and wellness space. But in this conversation, you’ll hear the behind-the-scenes story — the risks, the failures, the shady business deals, the turning point with marijuana clubs, and how one simple podcast idea exploded into a global brand.
🎙️ Get ready, because we'll talk about:
Adam’s humble beginnings as a teenage entrepreneur
The raw truth about chasing money (and why it didn’t satisfy)
How the Mind Pump Media team formed and scaled their business
Business lessons that apply to any entrepreneur, creator, or dreamer
The real reason vulnerability and authenticity built their loyal audience
Whether you're a fan of Mind Pump Show, an aspiring entrepreneur, or someone who's hit rock bottom and wants to rebuild — this is a must-listen.
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Today's chapters are: 00:00 - Introduction and NBA Passion 01:51 - The Mind Pump Team Dynamics 05:01 - Early Entrepreneurial Experiences 09:47 - Transitioning to Fitness Industry 16:02 - The Marijuana Business Journey 23:01 - Realizations and Shifts in Career 30:02 - Building an Authentic Fitness Brand 32:48 - Navigating the App Landscape 36:04The Birth of Mindpump 40:47 - Building Community and Value 45:53 - Monetizing the Podcast 50:22 - Mindpump's Evolution and Revenue Streams 54:59 - Real Estate Ventures and Investment Strategies 01:02:54 - The Journey into Angel Investing 01:07:14 - Building a Coaching Business for Trainers 01:12:05 - Navigating Media and Communication Challenges 01:16:03 - Transforming Financial Relationships 01:25:28 - Achieving External Freedom and Fulfillment939 episodes
Manage episode 480707212 series 3317792
In today’s episode of the Man Within Podcast, I sit down with Adam Schafer, co-founder of the Mind Pump Podcast — one of the most popular fitness podcasts in the world — to unpack his wild journey from mowing lawns as a broke teenager to building a multimillion-dollar fitness empire.
If you know the Mind Pump Show, you know the impact Adam, Sal, Justin, and Doug have made in the health and wellness space. But in this conversation, you’ll hear the behind-the-scenes story — the risks, the failures, the shady business deals, the turning point with marijuana clubs, and how one simple podcast idea exploded into a global brand.
🎙️ Get ready, because we'll talk about:
Adam’s humble beginnings as a teenage entrepreneur
The raw truth about chasing money (and why it didn’t satisfy)
How the Mind Pump Media team formed and scaled their business
Business lessons that apply to any entrepreneur, creator, or dreamer
The real reason vulnerability and authenticity built their loyal audience
Whether you're a fan of Mind Pump Show, an aspiring entrepreneur, or someone who's hit rock bottom and wants to rebuild — this is a must-listen.
Got a Question? It Could Be on the Podcast! Submit It Through This Form
Find Out More About My DeepClean Recovery Program Here
Get A Free Copy of The Last Relapse, A Blueprint For Recovery
Today's chapters are: 00:00 - Introduction and NBA Passion 01:51 - The Mind Pump Team Dynamics 05:01 - Early Entrepreneurial Experiences 09:47 - Transitioning to Fitness Industry 16:02 - The Marijuana Business Journey 23:01 - Realizations and Shifts in Career 30:02 - Building an Authentic Fitness Brand 32:48 - Navigating the App Landscape 36:04The Birth of Mindpump 40:47 - Building Community and Value 45:53 - Monetizing the Podcast 50:22 - Mindpump's Evolution and Revenue Streams 54:59 - Real Estate Ventures and Investment Strategies 01:02:54 - The Journey into Angel Investing 01:07:14 - Building a Coaching Business for Trainers 01:12:05 - Navigating Media and Communication Challenges 01:16:03 - Transforming Financial Relationships 01:25:28 - Achieving External Freedom and Fulfillment939 episodes
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