The GS Nation Podcast

Can you imagine if your company made 35 million dollars in a year? Yeah, well, we're sure Matthew used to have trouble picturing it too. Now?.. not so much...

If you are interested in self-awareness, emotional intelligence, mindset, or entrepreneurship, this episode is definitely for you! 21 years ago, Matthew Januszek and his father started a company out of a spare bedroom in their home. With no contacts, no brand, no experience and no money, they set out to make a name for themselves as THE leading gym equipment distributor. Well, that's exactly what they did. Escape has grown into a multimillion-dollar international force to be reckoned with. With over 120 employees working with the biggest fitness and hospitality brands in more than 80 countries, Matthew and his family has turned their dream into their reality. Needless to say... Cary and Dave were dying to pick Matthew's brain.

As you guys know, in our last episode of The GS Nation podcast, Dave and I talk a lot about why fasting might actually help you and why it might be beneficial to your body and your growth, both mental and physical. We got so excited about this topic that Dave decided to embark on a 5 day fast. So in this episode, we break down how he went about preparing for this fast, how he felt during the fast, and what he's feeling post fast!

In this episode of The GS Nation Podcast, Cary and Dave talk about injury and how you can train while you're injured. Recently, Dave has reignited an old injury that he’s currently training around. He's going to talk about his personal experience, as well as other types of injuries and how to train around them.

In this episode of The GS Nation Podcast, Cary and Dave talk about Dave’s all time favorite fitness tracker, the WHOOP! Obviously there's a bunch of stuff out there on the market... we've pretty much used and tried it all. WHOOP is the 24-hour wearable fitness tracker that Dave has been using for the last 15 months or so that has taken his athletic ability to the next level. So listen up, and we've got a code coming at you to get you your first month free! (code - https://www.talkable.com/x/mxwfY3)

In this episode of The GS Nation Podcast, Coach Dave Robinson hops on the podcast solo to reflect on and discuss the three year Streakiversary - 3 straight years of working out Every. Single. Damn. Day! Dave discusses his motivations for The Streak, his first failed attempt, trials and tribulations along the way, as well as his continued motivations and observations surrounding his success! He also drops some tips and tricks for how YOU can apply lessons from The Streak to your life practice as well. Hope you enjoy this special, reflective episode. https://apple.co/2U17bsd

In this episode of The GS Nation Podcast, Cary and Dave chat with Zach Grossfeld, the Founder of Auxoro, a news media company dedicated to giving music artists and industry pros a three-dimensional platform to share their story and connect directly with fans, in their own words. This episode was really cool to record because both Dave and Zach started their respective businesses right around the same time. We discuss the backstory of when Zach interviewed artists such as Wyclef Jean and Jess Glynne, as well as discuss Zach’s major musical influences, daily routines, and overall inspiration. You’re going to love it!

In this episode of The GS Nation Podcast, Cary and Dave have an amazing conversation with Vincent Vu, founder and CEO of Kinis, a local RVA company that specializes in barefoot training footwear. This American Dream fairytale begins with Vincent fleeing South Vietnam with his brother and mother after the war, finally ending up in Richmond, Virginia. We discuss the entrepreneurial hustle, purpose, creating a brand from scratch, and the importance of strengthening your feet as the foundation for stability throughout the whole body. We both got goosebumps numerous times while listening to his story… we hope you enjoy!

In this episode of The GS Nation Podcast, Cary and Dave discuss the fact that there is no such thing as an unrealistic goal or dream, merely an unrealistic timeline. Successful goal setting is something that is SO important, especially this time of year surrounding New Year's Resolutions, yet the topic is rarely discussed. We know we SHOULD make goals, but how do we create smart, effective, and inspiring goals? In this podcast, we consider positive language and the power of proper goal setting. We also discuss the origins of the #keepyourstreakalive challenge as well as Cary’s chain link fence.