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Episodes

New Products from Rogue & One Bench Not Good Enough?

Episode Outline (0:56) HomeGymCon Update (2:42) Rogue/Woodway Curve Treadmill (3:34) Rogue Monster Pritchett Pad (4:49) 1000 Series Safety Straps from REP (8:18) Survey Results (16:05) Product Idea...

Mar 06, 202322 minSeason 3Ep. 17

A Deep Dive into the Gym Equipment Industry with the Founder of Havak

Episode Outline (0:17) Getting into the fitness industry (5:11) The first product (11:39) Gimmicks (16:33) Reviewers (22:09) "We're not putting anyone on the moon here?" (26:05) Small company with a good product scenario (30:10) Best ways for small and large companies to collaborate (35:42) Patents (43:28) How the Kabuki collab went down (42:28) Why Derek is still dedicated to this industry. Additional Links HAVAK Website Use code podcast to save on HomeGymCon Subscribe to Knurled News Discord C...

Mar 03, 202355 minSeason 3Ep. 16

Rack Attached What?

Episode Outline (1:23) HomeGymCon Update (2:53) Mutant Metals/Rogue Update (4:05) Pivot Pad (5:20) Bells of Steel Plate Loaded Lat Pulldown (6:42) REP AB 5200 2.0 (9:03) Aegis & Zero Gap (9:57) Survey Results - Rack Data, Bench Attachments, Dumbbell Preference (16:11) Rack Attached Power Tower Links Use code podcast to ave on HomeGymCon Subscribe to Knurled News Discord Channel...

Feb 27, 202322 minSeason 3Ep. 15

An Armlifting Overview with the President of Armlifting USA

Episode Outline (0:00) Riccardo Intro (3:23) Armlifting USA (4:07) What is Armlifting? (6:36) What's it take to be the best in the world? (7:35) A typical competition (9:29) History of Armlifting (13:56) Geographic overview (17:52) Riccardo's training routine (22:46) Typical Armlifting training (24:27) The Super Series (31:04) What makes a good competitor? (34:46) Who and why should more people consider Armlifting? (38:08) Best equipment to get going from home gym? (42:19) The future of Armlifti...

Feb 24, 202348 minSeason 3Ep. 14

The Reason for Barefoot Shoes and The Founding of Tolos

Episode Outline (0:00) The Reason for Barefoot Shoes (8:33) How did we get here with shoes? (12:00) Transitioning to barefoot shoes (15:32) How did Evan get into this? (21:39) Barefoot shoes today (22:48) Step one of founding Tolos (25:07) How is Tolos different? (28:10) Most difficult part of starting (32:20) Going all in (39:28) Future Additional Links Use code GGE to save on Tolos Shoes Use code podcast to ave on HomeGymCon Subscribe to Knurled News Discord Channel...

Feb 21, 202345 minSeason 3Ep. 14

How to Start a Home Gym Building Business with Preston Wilson

Episode Outline (0:17) Who is Preston? (2:20) Who should start a business like this? (4:42) Pros of this type of work (6:03) Cons (8:06) First step & other tips to start (13:15) Redistribution agreements (14:18) Naming your business (16:30) Variety of jobs (22:30) Ordering process (24:31) Mistakes to avoid (31:55) Are certifications needed? (34:04) Final tips Other Links: First Podcast with Preston Lonestar Gym Builders Use code podcast to ave on HomeGymCon Subscribe to Knurled News Discord ...

Feb 20, 202340 minSeason 3Ep. 13

Community Feedback on the Monster Velocidor & More

Episode Outline (0:57) Our Arnold Booth (2:51) Rogue Monster Velocidor (4:17) Community Feedback (10:15) Manta Ray Adjustable Bench (11:29) Force USA G3 Update (14:43) Bulletproof Fitness (18:32) Which One? (23:33) Product Ideas Links Use code podcast to ave on HomeGymCon Subscribe to Knurled News Discord Channel...

Feb 19, 202329 minSeason 3Ep. 13

Fitness Fad Data, New Rogue Products, & MORE

Episode Outline (0:46) Genesis Jack Evo (3:08) Rogue Hybrid Power Bar (5:45) Kabuki Transformer Bar by Rogue (7:22) Survey Results (15:26) Multi-Grip Attachment for Smith Machine Links Use code podcast to ave on HomeGymCon Subscribe to Knurled News Discord Channel...

Feb 10, 202322 minSeason 3Ep. 12

Home Gym Roundtable #13

Episode Outline (0:26) best product released in 2022 (3:39) Biggest disappointments (8:13) #1 on home gym wish list (18:36) Biggest problem not solved for home gym owners yet (32:18) Roundtable asks Jake some questions Follow the Contributors Chip: @figjam_exerciser Jason: @man_who_parks_in_gym Keith: @thenowhinecellar Eric: @eccles_basement_gym...

Feb 08, 202354 minSeason 3Ep. 11

The Executive Fit LLC Story

Episode Outline (0:00) Nate Intro (3:01) The Birth of Executive Fit LLC (10:59) The Companies Evolution (16:49) Current Offerings (19:40) A Day in the Life (23:15) Typical Customers (26:35) Improvement Over Time (33:11) Popular Products (33:58) Why is Nobody Else Doing This? (39:49) Next Steps Additional Links Executive Fit LLC Website Use Code Podcast to save on HomeGymCon Garage Gym Radio...

Feb 07, 202345 minSeason 3Ep. 10

5 Products Jake Wants to See & Much More

Episode Outline (1:02) HomGymCon Update (2:20) New Products (5:41) Survey Results (10:08) 5 Products Jake Would Like to See Links Use code podcast to ave on HomeGymCon Subscribe to Knurled News Discord Channel

Feb 05, 202319 minSeason 3Ep. 9

Why are they teasing us like that?

Episode Outline (0:58) HomeGymCon Update (3:31) Product Teasers (7:23) Survey Results (15:00) Product Idea Links HomeGymCon Equipment Use code podcast to HomeGymCon Discord Channel

Jan 30, 202320 minSeason 3Ep. 8

Home Gym Roundtable #12

Guests include: @nofate247 @the_kurtlocker @vintageweightspgh @flexmarksthespot Episode Outline (0:34) T/F REP Won 2022. (4:17) T/F Titan will impress us with new equipment releases this year. (11:04) What was your favorite piece of new equipment you got your hands on in 2022? (15:17) What equipment manufacturer will make some noise in 2023? (28:36) Outside of what you mentioned in the previous question, make a prediction for the home gym industry in 2023....

Jan 25, 202338 minSeason 3Ep. 5

Made in Country vs. Made by Creator Support Level & More

Episode Outline (0:55) HomeGymCon Update (6:30) Product Idea (10:56) New Products (14:24) Survey Results Links HomeGymCon Equipment Use code podcast to HomeGymCon Discord Channel Made in Country Analysis...

Jan 23, 202330 minSeason 3Ep. 4

The ANCORE Story with Co-Founder, Isaac Lewis

Episode Outline (0:21) Isaac's Background (5:23) Ancore Origin Story (19:58) V1 and First Sale (23:13) 2020's Impact (30:40) Facilities Utilizing ANCORE (33:24) Difficult Selling Points to Home Gym (43:44) Different Cable Options & Technology (48:15) Current Home Gym Market (52:30) Working with the Pros (60:20) This Route vs. Medical Field Additional Links Use code ANCOREGGE to save 10% off any ANCORE until 4/23 ANCORE on IG Garage Gym Radio Discord Channel Use Code Podcast to save on HomeGy...

Jan 19, 20231 hr 3 minSeason 3Ep. 3

2023 Home Gym Predictions

Outline: (0:51) Product Idea #1 (4:10) Product Idea #2 (8:43) Top 5 Insights of 2022 (13:37) Survey Results (2023 Predictions (25:58) Our Own Predictions Links: Use Code Podcast to save on HomeGymCon Discord Channel 2022 Sunday Survey Results Summary...

Jan 06, 202339 minSeason 3Ep. 2

2022 Sunday Survey Result Summary

This is our 2022 yearly wrap-up of survey results. We’ve taken the most “relevant” pieces of data and summarized them into one blog post/podcast episode. (2:43) Who is Answering These Questions? (7:49) Habits/Other Respondent Info (12:37) Issues that Home Gym Owners Face (13:29) Equipment Owned (16:24) What is the Space Being Used? (20:27) Barbell Data (27:00) Rack and Attachment Data (31:48) Bench Data (34:24) Additional Equipment Preferences (38:17) Have you Heard of these Companies? (41:53) O...

Jan 01, 202352 minSeason 3Ep. 1

Top 25 Products Released in 2022 for the Home Gym

Links Blog with product descriptions Use Code Podcast to save on HomeGymCon Discord Channel All 2022 Survey Results Episode Outline In this episode, Jake breaks down his top 25 items released in 2022. (0:41) Disclaimers/Information Considered for List (3:48) 21-25 (8:31) 17-20 (12:40) 14-16 (15:37) 6-13 (23:03) Top 5 (27:20) Final Thoughts...

Dec 30, 202232 minSeason 2Ep. 51

The Stix and Stone Story

Episode Outline (0:00) More background info about David (1:32) Coaching others (2:36) What is Stix and Stone? (5:16) The creation of Stix and Stone (8:00) The first few months (12:22) How much does it cost? (14:39) This is going to work (16:29) After 2020 (19:00) Building Strongman stuff (25:54) The Strongman Community (32:48) Strongman's evolution (34:10) Strongman in 5 years (41:40) The most popular products (43:20) Body Tempering Roller (46:29) Stix and Stone Future (48:37) Working in this in...

Dec 23, 202255 minSeason 2Ep. 51

Peter Keller: Assistant Pig Keeper (aka CEO) of Fringe Sport

Links Fringe Sport Garage Gym Radio Discord Channel Use Code Podcast to save on HomeGymCon Episode Outline (0:00) Who is Peter Keller? (2:45) Fringe Sport's Differentiator (8:43) Strength for Smarties (12:55) Starting Fringe Sport (17:12) First Product Sold (20:04) Making It (24:32) Garage Gym Revolution (36:22) Fringe's Evolution (41:26) The Pandemic (44:42) Crazy Email Story (56:31) Favorite Product is the 10 Pound Bumpers (57:25) Bumper Plate Destruction (1:05:02) Mistakes (1:13:01) Continuin...

Dec 19, 20221 hr 17 minSeason 2Ep. 50

Trust in Amazon vs Titan vs REP vs Rogue

Links: Use Code Podcast to save on HomeGymCon Discord Channel All 2022 Survey Results Episode Outline: (0:53) Next Week, We Need Your Help (2:33) Product Idea (10:02) MODBAR Cable Attachment (12:05) Anker 3 from Torque (13:33) "Yay" or "Nay" (20:34) Survey Results...

Dec 16, 202231 minSeason 2Ep. 50

Home Gym Side Hustle with Home Gym Content Creators

Episode Outline (0:40) How long have you been a home gym owner? (13:44) Do you have a membership to another gym? (17:10) What kind of workouts is your home gym best equipped for? (24:20) What best describes your work-life? (28:08) Activity on Social Media (34:10) GGC Interest & Participation (40:29) HomeGymCon Interest (44:18) How many hours a day is your home gym occupied/used for a workout? (48:37) How is your home gym utilized when you aren't working out? (52:13) What level of interest do...

Dec 15, 20221 hr 29 minSeason 2Ep. 50

Phil Patti - Industry Legend & American Barbell Founder

Links American Barbell Garage Gym Radio Discord Channel Use Code Podcast to save on HomeGymCon Episode Outline (0:00) Who is Phil, and when did he first get into this industry? (3:13) Beginning of Career Timeline (7:19) Getting Acquired by Life Fitness (21:21) Solving the bearing bar issue (28:44) American Barbell & Home Gym Market (45:55) More barbell issues (48:57) Spline dumbbell handles (51:08) High Tensile Bars... (51:51) Others producing good equipment? (58:16) 45 years later... (1:01:...

Dec 08, 20221 hr 8 minSeason 2Ep. 50

Chase's Dilemma, Home Gym Issue Survey Results, New Products, & More

Links: Speed Pins : http://bit.ly/3isn5NS Barbell Stable : http://bit.ly/3isn5NS Ski Trainer : http://bit.ly/3isn5NS Use Code Podcast to save on HomeGymCon Discord Channel All 2022 Survey Results Episode Outline: (0:47) Surplus Strength Speed Pins (2:35) Bridge Barbell Stable (4:52) Updated Xebex Ski Trainer (5:54) Home Gym Issues Survey Results (16:56) Chase's Dilemna (22:48) Product Idea...

Nov 30, 202233 minSeason 2Ep. 49

Chronic pain leading to The BREATH BELT, Discovering the Landmine Grip, and More with Jesse Ohliger

Links Breathbelt.com Landmine Grip Discord Channel Use Code Podcast to save on HomeGymCon Episode Outline (0:24) Who is Jesse? (2:59) Why didn't you just listen to the doctor? (4:18) College Football and the NFL (7:23) Life after the NFL (9:28) The Breath Belt (16:51) Why does the average person need something like The BREATH BELT (22:17) The first 100 sales of the belt (25:43) The Landmine Grip Birth Story (36:10) Internet haters on the Landmine Grip (41:27) Other inventors in the space helping...

Nov 29, 202254 minSeason 2Ep. 49

AbMat 2022 Year in Review

Links AbMat Website (use code GGE10 to save) Discord Channel Use Code Podcast to save on HomeGymCon Episode Outline (0:00) Who is Dylan? (0:41) Products Released in 2023 (36:36) Rest of the year (37:19) Since making it public that you are here to work with inventors, how much outreach have you gotten since? (46:17) 2023 Predictions...

Nov 28, 202257 minSeason 2Ep. 49
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