High-output founders who train like athletes. In this episode, Trevor drops a straight-talk playbook for building companies and bodies, how daily training fuels decision-making, how peptides make recovery and focus sustainable, and why “athlete first, professional always” wins long-term. Expect no-fluff stories, hard lessons, and protocols discussed among adults who actually do the work. Here’s the best part: You can now get my FREE eBook “Peptides 101” at trevorkruder.com. Segments Discussed: 00:08 – Opening & Premise: Entrepreneurs who train athlete first, professional always 00:20 – Trevor’s Training Routine: From burned-out exec to daily 5–6 AM lifts; habit stacking wins 02:00 – Work While Moving: How mobile work kills the “no time” excuse 02:23 – Strength over Endless Cardio: Body type, show prep, and why he chases “Viking” strength 04:31 – Peptides for the Athlete Founder: IGF-1 for mass; brain stack (Semax/Selank + GH) for output 06:02 – Burnout Antidotes: Training, wrestling, and getting ready for competition week 07:40 – Discipline Transfers: Why gym consistency maps to business execution 11:13 – Leadership Under Load: Public speaking nerves, preparation, and January “tourists” in the gym 16:00 – Real Fat-Loss Talk: Timing meals, fasted training, BCAAs, and avoiding “swollen bowling ball” purgatory 19:10 – GLP Use, Not Abuse: Hunger control, dosing restraint, and real-world tradeoffs 20:17 – Fear, Ego & Tenacity: Put yourself in hard places on purpose 21:56 – Founder Reality: Windows of time, travel chaos, and staying consistent anyway 28:18 – Recovery Like a Pro: Getting sick on the road; IVs + immune peptides to bounce back 31:33 – The Recovery Stack: GH secretagogues, BPC-157, TB-500, GHK-Cu, NAD and when he uses them 35:01 – The Knee Comeback: Exact injury stack (BPC 3x/day, TB-500 2x/week, IGF-1 daily, bedtime GH blend) and results 38:00 – Costs & “Savings”: Why GLPs can literally pay for themselves by curbing overeating 45:10 – Addiction & Focus: NAD + structured protocols; why lifestyle still drives outcomes 46:07 – Haters & Compliance: Clearing up 503A/503B vs. drug manufacturing; build bridges, not beef 52:00 – Conflict & Humility: Why getting choked on the mats makes courtrooms and boardrooms easier 57:00 – Longevity Game: Seasonal NAD/MOTS-c, new drops (Klotho, hair/skin), and performance peptides 63:19 – Closing Nuggets: Don’t sacrifice health for position; losses become lessons if you don’t quit 67:30 – What’s Next: Medical directors, women’s health, hair/skin lines, and upcoming performance releases Subscribe to my podcast on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts and follow my socials for more updates: Instagram → https://instagram.com/trevorkruder Website → https://www.trevorkruder.com Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/TrevorKruder Tiktok → https://www.tiktok.com/@trevorkruderofficial LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-kruder-064601334/
