The Born Primitive Podcast

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Soflete's Brent Phillips on His Journey from Recon Marine to Successful Entrepreneur - Ep. 36 Apr 09, 2024

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Today’s guest is former Marine and founder of Soflete, Brent Philips. Brent is a father, entrepreneur and lifter who shares about the value of learning from your mistakes, finding a mentor and other lessons every entrepreneur needs to know.

To learn more about Brent and Sophlete, follow him on Instagram @sofletefish.

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Bear and Tony's Daily Habits for Improved Performance - Meditation, Gratitude, Sleep, and Nutrition - Ep. 35 Apr 02, 2024

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On today's show, Bear and Tony share some personal daily habits aimed at optimizing performance. With a focus on simple yet effective habits such as meditation, sleep, and nutrition, they offer valuable insights into their own routines. From the importance of mindfulness practices like meditation to the crucial role of quality sleep and nutrition for the mind and body, their discussion highlights the significance of well-being and improving overall quality of life.

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Spartan Forge's Bill Thompson: Intel Expert, Combat Operations and National Security - Ep. 34 Mar 26, 2024

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Today’s guest is Spartan Forge founder, Bill Thompson. With 22 years of military service under his belt, Bill shares insights from his career as an intelligence officer and operations chief and what inspired him to revolutionize the world of deer hunting.

To learn more about Bill Thompson, follow him on instagram @billthompsonsft and visit spartanforge.ai

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Dan Staton: Balancing Family, Hunting & Physical Preparedness - Ep. 33 Mar 19, 2024

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Today's guest is Dan Staton, the founder of ElkShape and the host of the The ElkShape Podcast. Dan talks about his hunting and fitness journey, the mission behind ElkShape and the recent addition of ElkShape camps, and some tactical training tips that you can apply to your routine to better prepare for hunting season.

To learn more about Dan Staton, visit elkshape.com. and follow him on Instagram @elkshape.

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From Setbacks to Success: Lessons from Entrepreneur Baker Leavitt - Ep. 32 Mar 12, 2024

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Today’s guest is entrepreneur Baker Leavitt, Director of Strategic Relations for Black Rifle Coffee Company, a veteran owned and operated company based in the U.S., and founder of 2pood, the official supplier of lifting gear for the CrossFit Games and the Official Belt for USA Weightlifting.

Baker shares some of his current successes and what he’s learned from his experiences in business, real estate investing and overcoming setbacks.

To learn more about Baker Leavitt follow him on Instagram @blackbaker

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Turning Adversity into Opportunity: The Path of Entrepreneur Bedros Keuilian - Ep. 31 Mar 05, 2024

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Today’s guest is entrepreneur, investor, author, and podcaster, Bedros Keuilian.

Bedros is the founder of Fit Body Boot Camp which was named one of Entrepreneur Magazine’s 100 fastest-growing franchise brands. He’s also the author of Man Up – How To Cut The BS and Dominate In Business and In Life and the host of The Bedros Keuilian Show.

To learn more about Bedros Keuilian, follow him on instagram @bedroskeuilian or bedroskeuilian.com

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Author Brian Johnson: Excellence, Emotional Stamina and the Hero’s Journey - Ep. 30 Feb 27, 2024

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Today’s guest is Brian Johnson, the founder and CEO of the Heroic social training program and the author of Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential.

Heroic is a social training platform that blends ancient wisdom, modern science, and scientifically proven behavioral design tools. Their mission is to empower individuals to embody their best and most Heroic versions of themselves.

To learn more about Brian Johnson, follow him on instagram @heroicbrian or visit heroic.us.

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CrossFit Legend Patrick Vellner: Being Elite While Still Living a Balanced Life - Ep. 29 Feb 20, 2024

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On today’s episode, Bear and Tony talk to CrossFit athlete, Patrick Vellner.

Throughout his CrossFit Games career, Patrick has had three 2nd place finishes – in 2018, 2021, and 2023 and two 3rd place finishes, in 2016 and 2017. He also holds a degree in kinesiology and is a practicing chiropractor.

In this episode, Patrick shares about his CrossFit career, chiropractic advice he’d give to fellow CrossFitters, and what his future looks like as a CrossFit Games athlete.

You can follow him on Instagram @pvellner

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Pushing Your Limits: Ultra-Marathoner, CrossFit Athlete and Tough Mudder Champion Katie Knight - Ep. 28 Feb 13, 2024

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On today’s episode, Bear and Tony talk to Katie Knight.

Katie is an ultra-marathoner, hybrid athlete, coach, and model who won her first title at the World’s Toughest Mudder Championship in 2022.

She’s competed and earned titles in strength and endurance sports including the GoRuck Games, Spartan Ultra World Championships, Hyrox events, and swimming competitions.

Today we discuss her journey as a competitive strength and endurance athlete, some of the obstacles she’s had to overcome, and her recent experience at the Tactical Games.

You can follow her on Instagram @k80_knight and learn more about her training methods at knighttimetraining.com

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The Future of the Brand, Balancing Fitness and Parenting, Nutrition, CrossFit Games, New Savage1 Sneak Peek, and more - Ep. 27 Feb 06, 2024

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On today’s episode of the Born Primitive podcast, CEO Bear Handlon and Vice President Tony Strasiser answer audience questions and reveal some of the latest designs for the Savage1 CrossFit shoe, address the rising rumors of Born Primitive potentially sponsoring the CrossFit Games, and give some practical tips on how to start a business and build a successful brand.

To check out our brand visit: https://bornprimitive.com/

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