173: Inside My Mind: Building The Future

About this episode

Nick Bare shares insights on building BPN's future products and personal reflections on service and routines.

In this April 2026 “Inside My Mind” episode, I share what I’m building, learning, loving, and honestly trying to loosen my grip on. I break down the future of BPN, including our carbonated energy drink, creatine chews, consumer research, retail strategy, and how we’re thinking long game. I also reflect on lessons from Lonesome Dove, The Culture Code, the GBRS team, and pacing my dad at the Pittsburgh Marathon. This episode is about building with patience, leading with service, watching others win, and remembering that routines should serve the mission and not become the master. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 03:20 Energy Drink R&D 11:47 Retail Launch Plan 15:08 Creatine Chews Update 18:41 Brand Strategy Shift 26:32 Books and Culture Lessons 31:48 GBRS Visit and Service Mindset 42:35 Pittsburgh Marathon Homecoming 48:31 Week With Dad 54:35 Finish Line Scare 01:03:05 Garmin Flashlight Return 01:09:37 Routine Versus Freedom 01:13:31 Closing Thoughts ORDER MY BOOK HERE: ⁠ https://www.amazon.com/Go-One-More-Intentional-Life-Changing/dp/1637746210 FOLLOW: Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 25% off FOR LIFE ⁠ https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutrition IG…

People in this episode

Host: Nick Bare

Topics covered

• building the future
• product development
• retail strategy
• personal reflections
• service mindset
• marathon pacing

Keywords

• BPN
• energy drink
• creatine
• retail strategy
• Lonesome Dove
• Pittsburgh Marathon
• service mindset
• personal growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BPN, GBRS

Products: carbonated energy drink, creatine chews

Books & works: Lonesome Dove, The Culture Code

Places: Pittsburgh Marathon

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