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E 4.9 - Darrell Devor, The Florida State Natural

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Summary


Darrell DeVor, the promoter of the Florida Pro natural bodybuilding competition, discusses the importance of creating a great athlete experience and treating professional athletes like pros. Darrell also shares his thoughts on accepting pro cards from other organizations and the importance of consistency in judging. He addresses the NPC's involvement in natural bodybuilding and the potential impact on the definition of natural. 


Allen and Darrell discuss various topics related to bodybuilding, including cheating in the sport, the NPC's move to natural bodybuilding, the future of USBF / USBF Plus, the business mindset in bodybuilding, improvements for the Florida Pro, adding money to prize pools, the importance of winning the Florida Pro, and live streaming with Sammy JO and the Subculture Live Format.


Takeaways


  • The Florida Pro competition provides a great athlete experience and treats professional athletes like pros.
  • There is a need for more opportunities for natural Masters Pros in the bodybuilding industry.
  • Accepting pro cards from other organizations can help promote inclusivity and attract high-level talent.
  • Consistency in judging is crucial for fair competition and maintaining the integrity of the sport. Cheating in bodybuilding is a controversial topic, with some arguing that only bad cheaters get caught and good cheaters are never caught.
  • The NPC's move to natural bodybuilding is seen as a smart business move to tap into the growing market for natural bodybuilding shows.
  • The USBF Plus is planning to transition into the USBF in the future to streamline their organization and better serve athletes.
  • Having a business mindset in bodybuilding is crucial for success as a promoter, and it involves careful planning, marketing, and adapting to the needs of athletes.
  • The Florida Pro is constantly improving and adding new features, such as redesigned championship rings, new medals, and a microwave station for athletes.
  • Adding money to prize pools can enhance the prestige and competitiveness of a bodybuilding show.
  • Winning the Florida Pro is a significant achievement and can propel athletes to success in other championship shows.
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