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Underdog Podcast
In the Behind the Underdogs segment, Joey Stanizzi and Dylan Schuett interview current and former athletes to share their underdog story to provide valuable feedback and advice for your own journey. In a shorter segment, Behind the Business, we dive deep into the workings of the business. #drivenbypassion
Episodes
68 episodes
Behind the Business: Lessons From Our Biggest Production Yet (and a Funny Story)
In this episode, we pull back the curtain on our latest production and share everything we learned along the way. From unexpected challenges to major wins, we break down the process, what went right, what didn’t, and the lessons that will shape...
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Episode 68
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23:08
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Behind the Business: Winning When It Hurts: The Truth About Optimism and Resilience
In this episode of Behind the Underdogs, we explore the art of staying optimistic when the odds feel stacked against you. From the inevitable rejections and failures in business to the lessons learned from the sports world, we dive int...
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Episode 67
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47:52
Behind the Business: Past Production Runs Almost Broke Us—Here’s How We Survived
In this episode of Behind the Business, we dive into the ins and outs of Underdog's upcoming production run. We discuss how this run differs from those in the past, the challenges we've faced, and the invaluable lessons we've learned a...
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Episode 66
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32:32
Shifting From Football to New Passions, Harnessing Athletic Discipline in Business, and the Importance of Fitness with Trevor Gelder
In this episode, we sit down with Trevor Gelder, a lifelong athlete whose journey from football to becoming a VP of talent management is anything but ordinary. Trevor opens up about facing a career-ending injury, shifting his focus to new goals...
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Episode 65
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50:26
From Basement Intern to Pro AT: Bryan Schopieray on Athlete Recovery, Mental Resilience, and Team Culture
In this episode, we sit down with Bryan Schopieray, a seasoned athletic trainer with a passion for helping athletes overcome both physical and mental challenges. Bryan shares how his journey shifted from mechanical engineering, inspired by his ...
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Episode 64
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48:08
Strive for Greatness: From Sports to the Marine Corps, Battling Mental Health, and Pushing Limits in OCR with Jayson Wissmueller
In this episode of Behind the Underdogs, we sit down with Jayson, a former D3 football recruit who felt a higher calling and joined the Marine Corps back in 2005. His path as an entrepreneur saw him start an agricultural business and o...
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Episode 63
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43:26
Behind the Business: The Daily Hustle of a Start Up Brand
In this episode, we dive deep into the relentless hustle required to continue to level up. Starting with sending as many Instagram messages as possible each day, Joey shares stories of reaching IG message caps to build awareness. We discuss the...
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Episode 62
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24:55
The Power of Calisthenics, Climbing Everest, and Building a Coaching Business with Glenn Cowden
In this inspiring episode of Behind the Underdogs, we sit down with Glenn Bowden to dive into his journey from troubled beginnings to fitness coaching and summiting Mount Everest. Glenn shares how his brother’s tough love led him to di...
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Episode 61
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47:48
Behind the Business: A Trip to Andy Elliot's HQ, Turning Rejections into Successes, and Human Interaction
In this episode of the Underdog Podcast: Behind the Underdogs, we peel back the curtain on what it really takes to make it in business. This episode dives into raw, unfiltered moments, from our trip out to Andy Elliot's HQ to navigatin...
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Episode 60
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35:56
Behind the Business: Collaborating with Andy Elliot and the Power of Being Around the Right People
In this episode of The Underdog Podcast, Behind the Business segment, we dive into an incredible weekend with The Elliot Group in Tampa Bay, Florida. It all started with an Instagram post by Andy Elliot, where we shared our st...
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Episode 59
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30:48
Behind the Business: Building Relationships, Differentiating from Competitors, and Effective Store-Level Marketing
In this episode, we dive deep into the importance of building strong relationships and how these connections can lead to significant opportunities. We share a personal example of how a well-nurtured relationship has benefited our brand. We also...
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Episode 58
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25:38
Behind the Business: Navigating Retailer Meetings, Our Chaotic Chicago Trip, and Forced Opportunity
In this episode of The Underdog Podcast with the Behind the Business segment, we dive into our journey to Chicago where we faced our first major retailer meetings. From memorizing pitch scripts to navigating rooms full of established companies,...
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Episode 57
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41:26
Enduring a Lifelong Battle with an Autoimmune Disease, Finding Your Purpose, and Changing Your Perspective with Bryan Whynot
In this episode of Behind the Underdogs, we dive into the story of guest, Bryan Whynot, who has battled an autoimmune disease since he was a child. He opens up about his transformative journey with fitness, a pivotal moment of hospitalization, ...
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Episode 56
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42:53
Behind the Business: 5 Year Anniversary and the Three Most Important Things We've Learned in Our Start Up
In this episode of the Underdog Podcast, we have a Behind the Business segment where we reflect on the past 5 years of running Underdog and the three most important things that we've learned that come up often in the workings of the business.
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Episode 55
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43:44
Behind the Business: Making the Most of Opportunities, Building a Community, How Building a Brand Has Affected Our Lives
On this episode, we reflect on the highs and lows of our entrepreneurial journey with Underdog. We discuss the initial hurdles of our first significant partnership, sharing insights on seizing opportunities and presenting our best selves, regar...
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Episode 54
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49:12
Overcoming Career-Threatening Injuries, Importance of Role Models, and Staying Driven with Mavrick Rizy
In this episode of Behind the Underdogs, we sit down with Mavrick Rizy, who shares his personal trials and triumphs on and off the baseball field. From the influence of his older brother as a lifelong role model to the mental and physical chall...
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Episode 53
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39:28
Behind the Business: Navigating Launch Day, Initial Marketing Strategies, and Adaptability to Succeed
In this episode of the Underdog Podcast: Behind the Business, we discuss the period before launching Underdog Energy. From marketing strategies to build awareness and urgency for launch day to the day of launch and everything in between. We div...
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Episode 52
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23:55
Behind the Business: Our First Production, Unrelenting Conviction of Success, and Learning On the Job
In this episode of Underdog Podcast: Behind the Business, we dive deep into the wild journey of our first production of Underdog Energy in Georgia. We recount the non-stop hustle that had us recording a podcast at 1:30 in the morning, grabbing ...
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Episode 51
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22:26
The Importance of Mental Training, an Unrelenting Work Ethic, and Carving a Pro Path with Dino Kambeitz
In this episode of "Behind the Underdogs," we dive into the inspiring journey of Dino Kambeitz, a pro hockey player whose career has been marked by significant highs and lows. From his first humbling experience of getting cut from a team to the...
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Episode 50
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1:46:39
Behind the Business: Building Our Network, Don't Assume Anything, and Navigating Product Production
In this episode of Behind the Business, we dive into the rollercoaster journey of building our network and the essential lessons learned along the way. Discover why there’s no such thing as a smooth process in entrepreneurship, and why...
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Episode 49
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25:00
Behind the Business: Product Development, Managing Expectations, and Simply Taking Action
The journey of developing a new energy drink or any product doesn't come without it's highs or lows. From our initial tastings and surprises with certain ingredients to managing expectations and the hurdles of product development. We recount ad...
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Episode 48
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25:14
Behind the Business: The Early Days, Initial Product Ideas & Obstacles We Faced to Launch
With our new segment, "Behind the Business," we explore the dynamic origins and mission of Underdog. This episode provides an in-depth look at how Underdog Energy is setting new standards in the energy drink market with its commitment to clean,...
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Episode 47
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26:49
Overcoming Fear and Ego with Syracuse Lacrosse Player Mason Kohn
In this episode, we interview former Tufts lacrosse/hockey player and current Syracuse lacrosse player, Mason Kohn.We discuss his unconventional hockey career, where he began as a 10 year old, which is typically a later start to hockey....
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Episode 46
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1:25:01
Find Your Role Model with Athlete's Authority Coach, Jordi Taylor
In this episode, we interview former rugby player and current coach at Athlete's Authority, Jordi Taylor.We talk through his journey in sports and how he's been able to translate his experiences from being an athlete into becoming...
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Episode 45
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1:03:22
Pursue the Daunting Task with UNC Wrestler Lachlan McNeil
In this episode, we interview University of North Carolina All-American wrestler, Lachlan McNeil.We talk about his journey from the Middle East, to Canada, and finally to the United States where he has been able to prove himself as a hi...
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Episode 44
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26:25