From NFL Fullback to CEO with Chris Manderino
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Being a professional athlete may be a dream come true for a lot of people, and it certainly was for Chris Manderino. He was a fullback in the NFL for a few years before transitioning to the position of CEO of his own company. He shares his story and experiences with us for this episode, and it was a pleasure chatting with him–I'm excited to share our conversation with you.
What you'll hear:
- Chris's experience in the NFL and transitioning to being a business owner (1:01)
- Performance-enhancing drugs and painkillers (6:57)
- Entrepreneurship, nutrition, and health (12:29)
- The motivation behind starting Lyfe Fuel (14:40)
- Product options and ingredients (18:00)
- Why he chose the plant-based route (21:12)
- The importance of food source (26:36)
- Phytochemicals and controversy (29:07)
- What sets Lyfe Fuel apart (35:09)
- Nutrient absorption (42:25)
- Business and marketing wins (47:48)
- Direct-to-consumer sales (54:00)
- What he's excited about (58:21)
- Progress over perfection (1:00:38)
Where to find out more about Chris and Lyfe Fuel:
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Robert Sikes
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