From $100K at 19 to Building a Fitness Empire | Entrepreneur Gerry Shares His Story | MITM EP31 Pt 1

From $100K at 19 to Building a Fitness Empire | Entrepreneur Gerry Shares His Story | MITM EP31 Pt 1

From $100K at 19 to Building a Fitness Empire | Entrepreneur Gerry Shares His Story | Part 1 MITM EP31 Pt 1 of 2DESCRIPTION:What does it really take to build a successful business?In Part 1 of this Entrepreneurship Edition of Meade in the Middle, Michael Meade sits down with longtime friend, entrepreneur, fitness leader, and business builder Gerry Washack. From a difficult childhood and early internet ventures to building multiple fitness brands across the Coachella Valley. Gerry shares the lessons, failures, risks, and mindset that helped shape his entrepreneurial journey.Gerry opens up about losing his mother, growing up in a challenging household, becoming a young entrepreneur before the internet boom, leaving college, moving to California, building gyms, surviving business failures, and creating the Fit in 42 program that transformed both lives and businesses.This episode is packed with real-world lessons on entrepreneurship, leadership, resilience, accountability, business growth, and betting on yourself.If you're an entrepreneur, business owner, aspiring leader, or someone looking for inspiration, this episode is for you.https://strongrepublicpersonaltraining.com/https://fitin42.com/Subscribe for more conversations on entrepreneurship, business, leadership, culture, and life.CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction to Jerry01:23 Entrepreneurship, Leadership & Personal Growth02:11 Growing Up & Family Challenges04:49 Becoming a Father06:14 Writing Children's Books08:22 Sports, Competition & Early Discipline10:46 First Business Ventures12:17 Making Money Online as a Teen14:14 Leaving College & Moving to California16:41 Becoming a Personal Trainer18:39 Why He Wanted to Be an Entrepreneur19:41 Opening the First Gym20:21 The 20,000 Square Foot Mistake22:22 Creating Fit in 4224:58 Scaling the Business26:39 Expanding into New Markets28:14 Building Strong Republic30:12 Creating a Brand for a Different Audience32:47 End of Part 1f this story moved you, drop a ❤️ and comment “RESPECT” below.Subscribe for more powerful conversations that matter.🎙️ Meade in the Middle — where nothing is off limits.👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for weekly conversations that challenge the narrative.Recorded at 1 life studios. La Quinta, CAhttps://www.1lifestudioscv.com/Follow us on:Instagram: meade_in_the_middleTiTok: @meadeinthemiddle

From Iron Chef to Sumo Dog: Jeffrey Lunak's Entrepreneurial Journey - MITM EP29 Part 2

From Iron Chef to Sumo Dog: Jeffrey Lunak's Entrepreneurial Journey - MITM EP29 Part 2 🔥 From sleeping on a dream to building one of the most talked-about food brands at Coachella, Jeffrey Lunak shares the incredible journey behind Sumo Dog.In Part 2 of Meade in the Middle, Jeffrey discusses the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, the years of rejection, opening restaurants, surviving COVID, scaling Sumo Dog across stadiums and festivals, and why success often comes after years of eating "sh*t sandwiches."If you've ever dreamed of starting a business, this episode is packed with hard-earned lessons on perseverance, failure, growth, and finding something you truly love. https://www.eatsumodog.com/Instagram: eatsumodogIf this story moved you, drop a ❤️ and comment “RESPECT” below.Subscribe for more powerful conversations that matter.🎙️ Meade in the Middle — where nothing is off limits.👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for weekly conversations that challenge the narrative.Recorded at 1 life studios. La Quinta, CAhttps://www.1lifestudioscv.com/Follow us on:Instagram: meade_in_the_middleTiTok: @meadeinthemiddle

From Iron Chef to Sumo Dog: Jeffrey Lunak's Entrepreneurial Journey - MITM EP29 Part 1

From Iron Chef to Sumo Dog: Jeffrey Lunak's Entrepreneurial Journey - MITM EP29 Part 1What does it take to go from a small-town kid in North Dakota to building one of the most recognizable food brands at Coachella?In Part 1 of our Entrepreneurship Series, Mike sits down with Jeffrey Lunak, founder of Sumo Dog, former executive chef with the Morimoto Restaurant Group, Iron Chef veteran, and culinary entrepreneur. Jeffrey shares his incredible journey from washing dishes and culinary school to working alongside world-renowned chefs, opening award-winning restaurants, and eventually launching Sumo Dog.This episode is packed with lessons on entrepreneurship, risk-taking, mentorship, resilience, family support, and creating your own path in life.🔥 Topics include:• Growing up in North Dakota• Finding a passion for food• Culinary school and early struggles• Working with Chef Morimoto• Iron Chef behind-the-scenes stories• Building a career in hospitality• Leaving corporate success to bet on yourself• The origin story of Sumo Dog• How a Coachella pop-up changed everything https://www.eatsumodog.com/Instagram: eatsumodogIf this story moved you, drop a ❤️ and comment “RESPECT” below.Subscribe for more powerful conversations that matter.🎙️ Meade in the Middle — where nothing is off limits.👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for weekly conversations that challenge the narrative.Recorded at 1 life studios. La Quinta, CAhttps://www.1lifestudioscv.com/Follow us on:Instagram: meade_in_the_middleTiTok: @meadeinthemiddle

Supervisor Manny Perez: The Coachella Data Center Fight - MITM Ep 30

Supervisor Manny Perez: The Coachella Data Center Fight - MITM Ep 30 Due to the importance of this episode, we’re jumping ahead in the schedule to bring it to you early. Mike sat down with Riverside County Supervisor Manny Perez for one of the most important conversations happening in the Coachella Valley right now.Why did Manny rescind his support letter for the proposed AI data center project in Coachella? What changed after learning more about the environmental impact, energy demands, water concerns, and the future of AI infrastructure in Riverside County?This episode dives into accountability, local politics, AI expansion, public pressure, and what massive data centers could mean for the future of the desert communities.Do local leaders fully understand what’s coming with AI infrastructure… or is this only the beginning? ⚡🌴🤖 👇 Comment your thoughts below: do you agree or disagree with Dr. Bowden?If this story moved you, drop a ❤️ and comment “RESPECT” below.Subscribe for more powerful conversations that matter.🎙️ Meade in the Middle — where nothing is off limits.👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for weekly conversations that challenge the narrative.Recorded at 1 life studios. La Quinta, CAhttps://www.1lifestudioscv.com/Follow us on:Instagram: meade_in_the_middleTiTok: @meadeinthemiddle

Dr, Mary Talley Bowden - MITM Ep 28

Dr, Mary Talley Bowden - MITM Ep 28Dr. Mary Talley Bowden joins Meade In The Middle for a wide-open conversation about COVID treatment, monoclonal antibodies, vaccine mandates, long COVID, media backlash, and what she witnessed firsthand treating thousands of patients during the pandemic.From running a strip mall clinic during the chaos of 2020 to becoming one of the most controversial doctors in America, Dr. Bowden shares stories and opinions that sparked national headlines.🎙 Topics include:• Treating 6,000+ COVID patients• Monoclonal antibodies & ivermectin• Hospital mandates and censorship• Long COVID & brain fog• Depression after COVID• Vitamin D and immunity• Her new book “Dangerous Misinformation”Get her Book here:https://a.co/d/03xqlNeshttps://www.instagram.com/marybowdenmd/?hl=en&e=4cfd2dce-930e-4544-b8ea-38c3e5e9741d&g=5https://www.facebook.com/DrMaryTalleyBowdenX: @BreatheMD👇 Comment your thoughts below: do you agree or disagree with Dr. Bowden?If this story moved you, drop a ❤️ and comment “RESPECT” below.Subscribe for more powerful conversations that matter.🎙️ Meade in the Middle — where nothing is off limits.👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for weekly conversations that challenge the narrative.Recorded at 1 life studios. La Quinta, CAhttps://www.1lifestudioscv.com/Follow us on:Instagram: meade_in_the_middleTiTok: @meadeinthemiddle