Episode 18: Fouad Abiad: The Business of Bodybuilding

In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I are joined by IFBB Pro Fouad ‘Hoss’ Abiad.

Found has led a successful career on and off the bodybuilding stage and we pick his brain on what it take to build a brand and business in the fitness industry. Fouad is wealth of information and gives great takeaways on utilizing social media, finding your brand, habits that form success, athlete sponsorships and mistakes in business to avoid.

To follow Fouad check out:

Instagram: @foudabiad

Host @realbodybuildingpodcast

Owner: @hosstilesupps

Podbean Timestamps

Fouad Abiad Intro- 00:00:24

Getting back on stage/future plans- 00:04:15

How Fouad got started in bodybuilding and business- 00:12:42

Social Media influence and bodybuilding- 00:18:09

Building your brand- 00:21:30

Mistakes as bodybuilders and building the brand- 00:30:23

Finding your brand- 00:37:07

Diversifying social media platforms- 00:41:47

Finding athletes for the brand- 00:45:58

Number one mistake in Building a business- 00:54:10

Future goals- 00:57:07

Wrap Up- 01:08:59

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