Fitness Fame & Fortune - Richard Gaspari/ John Romano - bodybuilding fitness and financial

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Rich Gaspari and John Romano Talk Bodybuilding, the Olympia and Old School Tricks of the Trade Mar 05, 2021

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Rich Gaspari has long been known as one of the pioneering modern day bodybuilders, who set the conditioning standard for the 90's era bodybuilder - to this day considered the best era of bodybuilding. But, for what other contributions to the sport is Rich responsible? You'll be surprised when you find out.

Mr. Olympia Dexter Jackson #35 Feb 23, 2021

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Having won 29 pro shows over an impressive 25+ year career, Dexter Jackson has won every pro bodybuilding title in the world, except for the Arnold Classic Brazil, which he probably would have won had Covid not canceled the show. Dexter is, without a doubt, the winningest bodybuilder to ever have lived. Find out how he did it on this episode of Fitness Fame & Fortune.

Doug Miller #34 Feb 09, 2021

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Doug Miller talks with Rich Gaspari and John Romano about the supplement store / supplement brand empire created by one of the hardest working men in bodybuilding. Can someone working 80 hours a week at a high stress, haigh demand, job not only build a championship physique, but also a thriving business? For those of you who think you don't have time to succeed in business, you need to drop what you're doing right now and check out this podcast!

Stacy Kaufman #33 Feb 01, 2021

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Ever wonder who invented spray tanning? ever wonder how much money you can make off such an endeavor? Check out this week's interview with ProTan founder and CEO, Stacy Kaufman.

More On The Mr Olympia #32 Jan 11, 2021

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In this episode, Rich Gaspari and John Romano keep to themselves and continue the Mr Olympia discussion where they left off in the last episode with Shawn Ray.

What does the future hold for the greatest bodybuilding show on earth? Is Phil done? Can Rhoden get back in? What made this Big Ramy's best showing? .... And more!

Shawn Ray #31 Jan 04, 2021

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Shawn Ray, Rich Gaspari and John Romano on the recent Olympia event, the future of the Olympia, and what the business prospects look like moving forward in a new world. We also go over the personal financial aspects of bodybuilding and how Shawn has made bodybuilding work for him both on and off the stage.

How Gaspari Launches New Products #30 Dec 11, 2020

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Rich Gaspari and John Romano give the inside company process on how Gaspari launches a new product online. Creative process have their challenges and you have to roll with them to end up realizing what you envision. Anything is possible. This is how Gaspari does it and it can serve as a model for your product or service.

Exclusive! Olympia moves to Orlando! Nov 20, 2020

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Olympia President, Dan Solomon tells Rich Gaspari and John Romano why he had no choice but to leave Las Vegas and take the Olympia to Orlando. This is the first formal interview since the move. Get all the details here!

Branch Warren Fitness Fame & Fortune #28 Nov 03, 2020

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IFBB superstar Branch Warren is this week's guest on Fitness Fame & Fortune. From successful businesses in shipping, logistics, bodybuilding and beef jerky, Branch shares some great stories and sage insight in running a successful fitness related business.

Andy Frisella, Fitness Fame & Fortune #27 Oct 17, 2020

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Andy Frisella sits down with Rich Gaspari and John Romano and discuss business, life, hard work, kids, and what it takes to get up and keep moving the ball down the field.

(We're sorry for the horrible sound quality in parts of the show. The problem has since been rectified. WE sincerely appreciate you putting up with it. Growing pains folks).