In the fourth chapter of the 'Building the Brand' series, I take you through my return to the U.S. after a nine-month training rotation in South Korea in October 2016, this chapter details the pivotal moments and lessons learned in expanding Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN). From moving into our second warehouse to the trials and triumphs during the transition period, the emphasis is on the commitment and mindset necessary to achieve success. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:30 Recap of Chapter Three 05:46 Lessons Learned from Going All In 08:36 Returning to the U.S. and New Beginnings 12:32: First Warehouse/Transitioning Out of the Military 18:20 Early Challenges and Team Expansion 24:19 The Struggles of Opening a Gym 36:13 Realizing the Need to Focus on BPN 38:51 Sharpening the Axe: Preparing for Battle 40:08 The Rollercoaster of 2017 40:57 Documenting the Journey on YouTube 42:11 The First Taste of Financial Success 47:47 The Cash Flow Nightmare 59:33 Meeting Steph: A Life-Changing Year 01:02:25 Expanding the Team 01:05:21 The Power of Content 01:08:08 A Shift in Focus: Health and Wellness 01:15:07 Forcing Growth: The New Warehouse 01:21:47 Overcoming Challenges: The Internet Issue 01:23:13 Conclusion: A Year of Transformation Strength, endurance, and wellness supplements to fuel your performance. SAVE 10% at BPN Supps: https://bit.ly/nickbare10audio FOLLOW: IG: https://www.instagram.com/thenickbarepodcast YT: youtube.com/@nickbarefitness