Episode 22 - Chris Billingham fonder of Muscle Squad The Garage Athlete Show

Chris Billingham founder of muscle squad...

This week the boys speak to the founder and owner of muscle squad, they run through the logistics of importing gym equipment, the madness covid has produced, and why muscle squad is growing so fast with their focus on community and the end-user over profits!

00:00 Introduction
01:00 - Chris & Muscle squad journey
06:50 - how Chris left the rat race
12:09 - how the hobby business grew.
18:50 - How muscle squad are different
21:00 - why did Muscle squad keep their prices low.
22:00 - kids and weight training
28:50 - pricing structures & supply chain.
29:30 - aren't all dumbells the same?
34:00 - how to avoid scams
38:15 - pre-orders the pitfalls
41:00 - what's the future of the fitness industry?
48:00 - why Chris values PT?
50:00 - muscle squads adjustable dumbells
57:00 - working from home and being a dad
59:25 - when did shit hit the fan with lockdown?
1:02:50 - where do you want to take muscle squad as a brand?
01:09:00 - insights from being a home gym user.
1:13:00 - where to find muscle squad and their socials

There is currently, competition on the muscle squad Instagram makes sure to check that out!