Moving Back Into the CEO Role | A Founder’s Journey

Moving Back Into the CEO Role | A Founder’s Journey | 054

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In this week’s episode, I am proud to announce I am moving back to Austin and stepping into the CEO role again. I’m pulling the curtain back and telling the whole story of what has led us to this decision. 2023 was full of challenges and lessons learned, but I am more energized than ever to have BPN show up as our unapologetic, authentic self in 2024 and beyond. Enjoy!
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Topics:
0:00 Intro
0:32 Welcome
4:53 BPN Manifesto
8:44 Where we are now
15:05 The background story
24:23 The process we’ve endured
34:39 We got ahead of ourselves
40:31 When the deal fell through
52:15 My key takeaways
56:19 Entrepreneurship
59:35 The next chapter

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@joshhubbard 5 ай бұрын

The biggest red flag that everyone seemed to brush off was Adam Klink leaving and going to a different company. When a man of his integrity walks away….. open your eyes.

@jimdefazio8649 5 ай бұрын

No one will run your business as well as you will yourself. Things change fast. Praying for you and the family during this transition Nick.

@joshdobbs23 5 ай бұрын

Hey Nick, just wanted to say that it’s been a privilege to follow you on this journey. It’s not very often that you get to witness and follow a company be built from the ground up, let alone follow the life of the founder and CEO. Thanks for sharing this with us. It’s great to be able to gain insights from one of my favorite companies. I think you do a great job of building brand loyalty and it’s one of the reasons why I’ll continue to buy your products. We trust you and believe in what you’ve built. Thanks again for everything you do!

@theamypark 5 ай бұрын

Incredible share…as someone who discovered your company, the brand, the product and the BPN community this past year, I want to share that 2023 was not a wash…as much as it may have felt disconnected and nothing for anyone from the inside, it still had great impact on athletes and folks on the outside. I CANNOT WAIT to see what BPN manifests, creates and delivers in the coming years. If the past year is any indicator (and in y’all’s eyes, not the best year)…it is going to be off the rails and we are Here For It All!! LFG!

@PiercingArrowz 5 ай бұрын

I appreciate your honesty on what your business is going through, and the details of the process; I'm really enjoying your products in my current marathon build. Keep up the good work. Go One More!

@RijadDizdarevic 5 ай бұрын

That was real! I cant believe you still did so much as an athlete while running BPN and with all that stress. You are build different. Hope to meet you one day and chat business.

@christiancrawford6017 5 ай бұрын

You mention the void. I’ve heard about you trying to fill this void for a few years. Even back to the old pod cast. As a brother in Christ, I want to encourage you that as you continue to grow in faith that you’ll realize nothing, including BPN or etc..will fill the void. Except for Jesus Christ Who is our Foundation

@giuliafabritius 5 ай бұрын

Brand, product, people. Couldn’t agree more! When the BPN team get the secondary it will be at an even better valuation, I’m certain of that. Go one more

@BruceHartford3 5 ай бұрын

Zero chance trolls wouldn't attack, but Nick this was brave as hell to share. You gave us all more details than we deserve, and speculation kings will no doubt fade quickly. Wishing the best for Kat, and congrats to you and your family! I fucking can't wait to see 2024 back in your hands. The slow build to liquidity attempts again or shareholder distributions will be worth it (if that's what you choose), and in the meantime, your confidence will be earned and justified. Congrats on baby number 2!! Go One More mantra fulfilled again!

@YouMissedBro 4 ай бұрын

Lmao "the trolls" 😂 "Anyone who criticizes me for lying about my "supplement" usage and dragging his entire company across the country for no reason is a troll"

@jenniseibel 5 ай бұрын

My daughter is now 20 and away at college. I wish I had been as wise as you when my daughter was young and not allowed my work to take over my life. You can't get that time back. It sounds like you have your priorities absolutely straight! Looking forward to what's coming from BPN.

@FamousFella1 5 ай бұрын

Once the BPN Ambassador program, NVDM, Klink, and other Athletes got relieved from the company he knew him coming back is the only way to resurrect the brand.

@RuffRydaz82 5 ай бұрын

Great perspective! Thanks for sharing Nick. More respect than ever for you!

@FromAverageToWarrior 5 ай бұрын

Super interesting episode, thanks for sharing 👊🏽 We are just in little bit in similar situation with couple of our businesses, got great take aways from this one 🙏🏽 Good luck for the future!

@astronomicatx 5 ай бұрын

Your transparency in sharing the challenges and lessons from 2023 reflects authenticity and resilience!

@katelynlambert8269 5 ай бұрын

As soon as I read the header I got VERY EXCITED!!! Nick you are great at what you do and I have learned so much on my ultra journey from you, but I could not be where I am without BPN Supplements helping me along the way, so THANK YOU!

@shawnnellcoaching 5 ай бұрын

Love the authenticity Nick ! Hats off brother !

@Efrainrubiolopez 5 ай бұрын

I love seeing your process nick you motivate me to keep going , and also this format is so good to document and comunicate, im a follewer brother and soon to be customer 💫

@kevinb.jonesphotography4571 5 ай бұрын

Wow! Great video! I've been watching you since the videos you made in Korea.

@christiancrawford6017 5 ай бұрын

Some one said it right He built a specific gang…CULTURE OF SPECIFIC PEOPLE for BPN. First 10 years are the hardest. This is only the beginning. Yes it’s sad that you won’t be here in Nash anymore..but you planted a BPN here where you and Steph started! Quite the journey. Plus CEOs who have set the STANDARD will get hate, because when Nick makes mistakes or a company like BPN makes mistakes. It’s blown out of proportion due to the high standard. And humans are attracted to being negative just because. Blessings and prayers N&S

@rogelioperezfitness 5 ай бұрын

Nick love you bro and the brand , but it in all this talking on this episode I felt like you still avoided saying some things. However I’m sure it’s for legal reasons and to keep things professional for the business. Can’t wait to see what’s next , sending prayers .

@freddoooooo 5 ай бұрын

I thought the water bottle was a ketchup bottle! 😂

@miaosgood566 5 ай бұрын

It’s your company, you know what to do!

@kelleylewis8264 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for your vulnerability. You owe us none of this explanation, but you still put it out there. Best of luck with everything. Also, please bring back Intra Flight. It is my favorite product and now it’s gone.

@TheSpartanCEO 5 ай бұрын

Dude this is so good....went through exactly this the prior 13 months

@CadeBergmann 5 ай бұрын

great episode

@karonbrown7321 4 ай бұрын

I appreciate the honesty sir and keeping it real. You got to keep going like you’re not gonna eat tomorrow. Go one more

@ironman140.6 5 ай бұрын

If you like to lead decide how you want to lead and how they want to be lead and do it together. There are many ways to lead - such as follow me I am right behind you. Wonderful to listen to you. Enjoy your next chapter.

@RobHale81 5 ай бұрын

Welcome back to Texas. More opportunities for me to drive up and get a run/collab now.

@DMaster81 5 ай бұрын

I don’t remember where I read someone say it but I read a comment somewhere that they thought Nick was never happy in Tennessee. They were spot on. It seems like Nick’s identity is wrapped up in the company and couldn’t “cope” without being in the leader role of the company. For the record I didn’t notice BPN trying to be anything that it wasn’t before so I don’t get the whole “all things to all people” take

@mattgrennell4109 5 ай бұрын

Look at the bags under his eyes. Never seen anything like it. Good luck Nick. Running is not as lucrative as selling an image.

@michaelbarton8289 5 ай бұрын

Let us know when you need an architect Nick to build out HQ and gyms! MB design group!

@samuelrice7684 5 ай бұрын

Love the review and the TYR promo code! TYR v Ceilo X1? My personal debate. Keep it up and look forward to it all the content 👌🏻

@Zansaldo1 5 ай бұрын

What was the name of the branding/ culture book he mentioned? Can’t find it again.

@PaulShively 5 ай бұрын

God has a plan. I was glad to hear you've grown in your faith through this process.

@sexydictator3241 5 ай бұрын

Yeah, but would he want to move to a back-ass, shithole garbage state like Texas? There are SOO many other states from which to choose that aren't complete and utter dogshit to live in, you know?

@stevenwilliams7774 5 ай бұрын

So God brings you to Nashville to only turn you back a year later? I don't buy it. Gods plan is way different than our own plan, and most times we think we know better.

@stevenwilliams7774 5 ай бұрын

Welp, Thanks for giving Nashville a try.

@garethtian8315 5 ай бұрын

Keep pushing Nick, I'm bullish on your and bootstrapping business

@brandondickman627 5 ай бұрын

BPN HQ2.0 ❤❤❤

@jackwenger5028 5 ай бұрын

What kinda leadership team you talking about seems interesting

@Clyde.artwork 5 ай бұрын

Was the ousted CEO the antithesis to everything you said the company needed to be?

@fmitchell1234 5 ай бұрын

I thought the creative officer role was a great move for us- KZfaq viewers. But I personally don't like BPN products (I've tried quite a few) because I maintain a low-carb diet for medical/digestive reasons. I still love your videos. I guess it all depends on whether social media/KZfaq directly translates to BPN sales, which my guess is no but I'm definitely not an expert.

@aj8580 5 ай бұрын

Nick used to put out a lot of behind the scene type videos about BPN. I think that type of content actually did help with sales. I used to watch most of his videos between 2019 and 2022, but sort lost interest once they stopped doing their behind the scenes type stuff.

@BradFizer 5 ай бұрын

I’ve noticed less content since he took that role. But now it makes sense he was putting out fires and never really got the chance to be the creative he wanted.

@angelmatos9143 5 ай бұрын

Good

@jackwenger5028 5 ай бұрын

Can't overthink it all just run the company and lead

@_NFF 5 ай бұрын

Hire a coach to guide you to the next level.

@phanthao1778 Ай бұрын

a unit? 🎉🎉

@johnconn3054 5 ай бұрын

An hour of talking in circles and skirting the truth.

@JackofallTrades-sm6ie 5 ай бұрын

There feels like there is more to this story..... Stay tuned folks....

@phanthao1778 Ай бұрын

sao anh ko hỏi chị trước? 😅😅

@charlesalbertrobinson 5 ай бұрын

I’m sure his wife had a lot to do with him stepping down. She tried to Tom Brady him and just like Tom Brady, Nick realized right away that it wasn’t for him and took back what is rightfully his. Good job Nick! 👏🏽

@ChewieTomatoes1 5 ай бұрын

So this ends in divorce too? 😂

@charlesalbertrobinson 5 ай бұрын

@@ChewieTomatoes1 I bet it does down the road lol

@ginamcfarlen5545 5 ай бұрын

A tale as old as time. Blame the wife. 🤦🏻‍♀️ Give Nick and his wife a little more credit than that. They’re a team.

@TMBCSALEM 5 ай бұрын

Way to go, going to God man. I would also say perhaps the devil was coming against you seeking God, not God causing lots of harm.

@Damian-pk6kj 5 ай бұрын

The mere fact that about 90% of these comments are just complete HATE is the exact reason why he is a beast. Everybody should focus on what’s going SO wrong in their own life that deemed it necessary to throw hate on a man growing . Figure out your own race and run yours ! #GOONEMORE #ONEMOREHYBRID #YOUVSYOU

@ChewieTomatoes1 5 ай бұрын

Get off your knees brotha and learn to tell the difference between hate and those who are tired of influencers being like this.

@Damian-pk6kj 5 ай бұрын

Hence me saying 90% and not 100%. Don’t get emotional brotha.

@jackwenger5028 5 ай бұрын

Stop trying to be perfect I've had this problem just run the company some people will like you some not it's ok !

@Jmisslyn 4 ай бұрын

Love your honesty and forthcoming, but one thing I have to disagree with you on ...God does not test. Is there an obstacle, yes there it is, it's how YOU handle it is the test of your own self, not sent by god. It was your self will, which is fine, that got you to that point, not god. God has nothing to do with the hard stuff that you created, it's about your faith to trust in the process and be in grace with it. Man plans, god laughs, as you say. Love your process !

@ryandpryor 5 ай бұрын

Yikes

@JakeKnight-pz9zd 5 ай бұрын

He looks a broken man

@kduffin33 5 ай бұрын

Said a whole lotta nothing. I think it’s great that he is trying to be transparent to his audience but going about it in this way where he is sort of vaguely painting a picture and not just saying what happened in a straightforward manner is a bit confusing and convoluted. I’m sure he can’t get into all the details for either legal reasons or protection of the business/people within but in that case just wait to put out a video like this until you can comfortably talk about what happened.

@tinstarshootingrange66 5 ай бұрын

Exactly much ado about nothing.

@shadowb84 5 ай бұрын

It's kinda not your business my dude that's on him if he doesn't want to reveal all the details of what happened it's probably because he doesn't want people getting dragged through the mud it doesn't effect your life in any way

@shadowb84 5 ай бұрын

@@TuneTuber because people are would wonder why he was living back in Texas and why he took over as CEO

@shadowb84 5 ай бұрын

@@TuneTuber he didn't lie it's just not any of our business to know all the ins and outsvof a business he owns

@shadowb84 5 ай бұрын

You work for bpn?@@TuneTuber

@JakeKnight-pz9zd 5 ай бұрын

He looks a broken man