#32 Vadim Fedotov - The Dark Truth About the Supplement Industry
Science-backed supplements designed for maximum absorption and convenience. Choose your Bioniq: https://www.bioniq.com/?utm_source=RobLipsett&utm_medium=Youtube&utm_campaign=RobLipsett-March25Welcome back to The Game Plan podcast!In today’s episode, I’m joined by Vadim Fedotov, Co-founder & CEO of Bioniq, who shares his journey from professional basketball player to building a global health optimization brand.Vadim opens up about overcoming injuries, transitioning from sports into entrepreneurship, raising over $30 million, and why it takes years to build a successful brand. We dive deep into personalized health, the power of authentic influencer partnerships, and Vadim’s lessons on hiring, leadership, and business growth.If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more!🥞 Check out the best protein pancakes in the world at Fuel Cakes: https://fuelcakes.com/🏋️ Start Your Game Plan Now: https://roblipsett.com/pages/game-plan(00:00) Preview (00:42) Vadim's Transition from Athlete to CEO (01:42) Early Influences in Health & Fitness (03:15) Dubai as a Hub for Entrepreneurs (06:02) Life After Sports(10:38) The Moment Vadim Decided to Start Bioniq (13:18) Breakthrough Meeting with UFC (17:16) How to Validate Your Product Idea Quickly(23:21) Bioniq's USP & Personalized Supplements (25:30) How Bioniq Works(27:00) Why You Need Health Data Tracking (31:17) Customer Success Stories (32:15) Cristiano Ronaldo Joins Bioniq (37:42) The Reality of Building a Brand(40:18) Vadim’s Work Philosophy(48:40) How Bionic Raised Over $30 Million(52:21) Vadim’s Role at Bioniq(56:14) A Day in Vadim’s Life as CEO & Entrepreneur(59:05) Vadim’s Diet & Nutrition Strategy(01:01:34) Vadim’s Weekly Workout Routine(01:03:35) Vadim’s Best Health Investment (01:04:11) The #1 Supplement Everyone Should Take
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#31 Sahil Bloom - The 5 Types of Wealth Everyone Needs to Have | Sahil Bloom
Pre-order ‘The 5 Steps of Wealth’ by Sahil Bloom: https://a.co/d/fBZjUvvWelcome back to The Game Plan podcast!In today’s episode, I’m joined by the incredible @SahilBloom, who shares his journey of redefining wealth. From growing up with insecurities to becoming a successful entrepreneur, Sahil talks about his path to discovering the 5 Types of Wealth: Time, Social, Mental, Physical, and Financial.We dive into his personal experiences, including the moment he realized the importance of ‘enough’ and how his perspective on wealth has shifted. Sahil also shares actionable insights on how to balance career success with meaningful relationships, health, and personal growth.This is a conversation you don’t want to miss—grab your headphones and enjoy the ride.If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more!Check out the best protein pancakes in the world at Fuel Cakes: https://fuelcakes.com/🎥Subscribe to The Game Plan Clips: https://bit.ly/409UGfs🏋️Game Plan: https://bit.ly/3nJeuss🥞Fuel Cakes: https://bit.ly/3GbAwdQ(00:00) Preview and Intro(00:36) Marriage, Fatherhood and Career Growth (02:23) Sahil Bloom's Early Life Struggles (06:44) Sahil Bloom on Money and Success (08:04) The Five Types of Wealth (10:25) What is Time Wealth?(13:29) Importance of Social Wealth(18:20) How to Build High-Quality Relationships (22:52) The Benefits of Mental Wealth (25:42) Sahil's 1-1-1 Method for Mental Health (27:40) Sahil Bloom's Productivity Hacks(31:00) Aliens, UFO’s and Government Conspiracies (33:45) Why Physical Wealth Matters(38:39) Sahil Bloom’s Daily Fitness Routine(42:18) Sahil Bloom's Morning Routine(48:15) Sahil Bloom's Evening Routine(52:21) Consistency and Loving Your Work (54:49) Sahil Bloom’s Experience with Private Equity(59:32) Thoughts on Crypto and Bitcoin (01:02:55) The Biggest Turning Point In Sahil’s Life(01:06:12) How to Find Your Purpose(01:08:36) The Importance of Sales (01:11:25) How To Build a Happy Relationship(01:14:42) "The Five Types of Wealth"
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#30 Joe Delaney - Marriage, Fatherhood, and Life’s Biggest Changes
This episode is sponsored by Oracle. Harness the power of AI without overspending with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Ideal for AI model training, OCI offers 4-8x more bandwidth than competitors at half the cost. Transform your business like Uber and Cohere with OCI.Try it for free at https://oracle.com/gameplanWelcome back to The Game Plan podcast!In this episode, I’m joined by my good friend, best man and fitness legend, @Joe Delaney.We dive into Joe’s journey of balancing fatherhood, running a fitness app, and life as a content creator. Joe shares why he stepped away from sponsorships, the challenges of redesigning and growing his app, and his fresh perspective on building a sustainable business.We also get real about the highs and lows of parenthood—from sleepless nights to the pure joy of first laughs—and how he’s navigating it all while staying true to his long-term vision.Enjoyed the chat? Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more!Check out the best protein pancakes in the world at Fuel Cakes: https://fuelcakes.com/🎥Subscribe to The Game Plan Clips: https://bit.ly/409UGfs🏋️Game Plan: https://bit.ly/3nJeuss🥞Fuel Cakes: https://bit.ly/3GbAwdQ(00:00) Preview (00:46) Wedding Recap(05:20) Is Living in Dubai Worth It?(13:01) The Reality of Parenthood(21:14) Travel Plans for 2025(23:00) Parenting Challenges at Airports(26:01) Joe Delaney’s Content Shift(32:44) How to Crack the YouTube Algorithm(39:04) Transitioning to Informative Content(42:06) The Importance of Titles and Thumbnails(46:13) Entering the Fitness Industry in 2025(50:25) Unique Styles in Content Creation(53:14) Why Scrolling Kills Creativity(57:08) Fitness Content: Basics vs. Advanced Topics(01:06:29) The Rise of Clip-Worthy Content(01:11:21) Choosing the Right Fitness Influences(01:16:18) Optimizing Life: Balance vs. Obsession(01:22:28) Joe’s Experience Starting a Finance Channel(01:27:20) Retirement Plans and Financial Tips(01:32:40) Why Joe Delaney Dropped Sponsors(01:40:13) The Push Fitness App(01:44:06) Balancing Product and Business Growth(01:50:06) Remote Work and Team Management Challenges(01:53:42) Living Off YouTube vs. Investing in the Business(01:56:25) Fatherhood and Marriage(02:01:10) Joe’s Parenting Tips(02:08:08) Best Moments of Fatherhood(02:13:02) Life Changes and Adjustments with Kids(02:14:17) Joey D’s Goals for 2025
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#29 Q&A - What 2024 Taught Me About Life & Fitness
This episode is sponsored by Oracle. Harness the power of AI without overspending with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Ideal for AI model training, OCI offers 4-8x more bandwidth than competitors at half the cost.Transform your business like Uber and Cohere with OCI.Try it for free at https://oracle.com/gameplanWe're diving into a classic Q&A session today!!I’m answering all your questions about fitness, training, nutrition, motivation, and more, straight from my Instagram. From my go-to workouts when energy is low, to my favorite supplements, cheat meals, and top fitness advice—this video covers it all. Smash that like like button and subscribe for more!Try Whoop for free: http://join.whoop.com/LipsettJoin my mentorship program: https://www.bygameplan.com/mentorshipAlphalete Athletics: https://alphaleteathletics.comCode: LIPSETT for 10% offGHOST Supplements: https://www.ghostlifestyle.comDiscount Code: LIPSETT GHOST Supplements UK: https://uk.ghostlifestyle.com Discount Code: LIPSETT
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#28 Merijn Schoeber - The Dark Side of the Fitness Industry
This episode is sponsored by Oracle. Harness the power of AI without overspending with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Ideal for AI model training, OCI offers 4-8x more bandwidth than competitors at half the cost. Transform your business like Uber and Cohere with OCI. Try it for free at https://oracle.com/gameplanWelcome back to The Game Plan podcast!In this episode, I’m joined by my close friend and fitness OG, @Merijn Schoeber. We talk about how Merijn built his "Student Aesthetics" brand while still in college, eventually turning it into the globally recognized "My Shredded Lifestyle." He shares the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, from making his first sale to managing a successful fitness business.Merijn also opens up about his battle with burnout—balancing staying shredded, running multiple businesses, and pushing himself too hard. He takes us through his recovery process and the lessons he’s learned about building a more balanced, fulfilling life and business.Enjoy the convo? Hit that like button, drop a comment, and subscribe for more!Check out the best protein pancakes in the world at Fuel Cakes: https://fuelcakes.com/🎥Subscribe to The Game Plan Clips: https://bit.ly/409UGfs🏋️Game Plan: https://bit.ly/3nJeuss🥞Fuel Cakes: https://bit.ly/3GbAwdQ(00:00) Preview and Intro(03:06) Merijn’s First Online Sales(05:37) Bulking for Sports vs. Aesthetics(09:48) The Struggles of Starting a YouTube Channel(13:09) Building a Coaching Business(20:24) Why Merijn Dropped Out of University(26:19) Merijn’s Advice to Younger Self:(28:01) From Student Aesthetics to My Shredded Lifestyle(31:15) The Challenges of Running a Business(34:49) Realising the Downside of Office Life(37:29) Importance of Choosing the Right Business Partner(43:57) The Mental and Physical Impact of Burnout(49:45) How to Avoid Burnout as an Entrepreneur(52:29) Importance of Sleep for Health and Performance(55:04) Starting Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)(01:01:08) The Importance of a Nighttime Routine(01:02:18) Sleep Hacks: Temperature, Darkness, and Nose Strips(01:05:16) How Running Improve Mental and Physical Health(01:09:24) The Mental Challenges of Running(01:11:44) Future Plans: Moving to Marbella?
The Game Plan podcast brings you weekly interviews with the most influential minds on the planet. You will learn the inner workings of entrepreneurship and fitness so you can live a better life. Each week, Rob Lipsett sits down with guests that have mastered their craft to share their stories. If you want to get ahead, this podcast is for you.
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