Joseph Pircher is an NPC Heavyweight bodybuilder and high-level bodybuilding prep coach at Premiere Physiques. He has competed for more than ten years and coached for most of them. Joseph is a good friend and someone I always turn to for advice. He also has his successful podcast, One More Rep, on YouTube and a previous podcast with Tommy Stiles, A Thinking Man's Podcast, with valuable episodes that are still excellent.

https://www.instagram.com/j.pirch/

https://premierphysiques.coach/

https://www.youtube.com/@j.pirch23

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9JxIY7yNN4&t=1360s&ab_channel=TommyStiles

Paul Romzek is an NPC bodybuilder and coach of competitors and lifestyle clients. Paul helps people build muscle, lose fat, and improve their health while learning habits and tools they can use for life. Paul is a good friend, has taught me a ton, and has been an invaluable resource in my bodybuilding journey.

Mike White is a PhD candidate in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology, focusing on the lasting impacts of oral contraceptives on female health. He also owns Grey Matter Training, where he works as an online bodybuilding and health coach and consultant, helping competitive bodybuilders, and general health clientele with their competitive, and health-oriented goals. Through his coaching, Mike has developed a reputation for helping clients achieve their physique and health goals through a holistic approach and diligent planning.

Mike Nassif (@mike_nassif) is a Camp Jansen bodybuilding coach who holds a Master’s degree in Exercise Science and Nutrition. He is trusted by many in the industry as a “wizard” in all aspects of coaching, including putting on muscle, training, digestion, and more. This year, he had an amazing season, earning multiple pro cards for men and women, as well as several regional show wins and overalls. Mike coaches competitors and non-competitors alike.

Cory Hageman is an IFBB Pro Bikini competitor, health and performance coach, expert in female bodybuilding and supplementation, and host of the Self-Selecting Podcast. She’s currently finalizing her RN degree. Her Instagram is cory_fit, where she shares valuable free information on bodybuilding, fitness, and health.

Nicholas “The Statue '' Weir (@nicholasjohnweiron Instagram) is a bodybuilder and high-level coach. He’s been bodybuilding and coaching bodybuilders and lifestyle clients for over a decade and is incredibly knowledgeable on training, diet, and performance-enhancing drugs. Nick is a regular on Paul Barnett’s Anabolic Bodybuilding weekly Saturday livestream and a guest on numerous bodybuilding shows on YouTube. He owns Universal Performance Coaching, which helps individuals reach their goals of competing, being healthier, and building muscle or losing body fat based on their unique goals, preferences, lifestyle, and history.

Martin Silva (@martinsilvafitness) is a natural pro bodybuilder and hosts Optimise Your Body - a podcast about all things lifestyle, nutrition, and mindset with past guests like Marc Lobliner and Stan Efferding. Martin has dedicated his life to helping ambitious people become the best version of themselves with over 15 years as a coach. 

Amy Kilian returns as a guest on the show today! Last time we spoke about her background in the plastic surgery field, how plastic surgery has affected her own, as well as clients,’ views of beauty and their body image, and her experience as a nutritional therapy practitioner. That was one of my favorite podcasts of all time and we got great feedback, so please check that out if you haven’t. Amy is also a dedicated NPC bikini competitor/bodybuilder and that’s mostly what we’ll focus on today.

This is Part 2 with Ryan Root. Ryan owned and operated one of the largest UGLs in the world, making as much as $500K per week! He also founded Hormonesforme.com - an online wellness and hormone replacement therapy clinic that’s helped thousands of customers look and feel their best while dramatically improving their quality of life through research-backed and clinic experience. Definitely check out Part 1 first if you missed it where we go into the building of the underground business, logistics, challenges along the way, and more!

Ryan Root founded Hormonesforme.com - an online wellness and hormone replacement therapy clinic that’s helped thousands of customers look and feel their best while dramatically improving their quality of life through research-backed and clinic experience. In a past life, Ryan owned and operated one of the largest steroid UGLs in the world, making as much as $500K per week! Ryan’s also a regular guest on the Anabolic Bodybuilding Live show with Paul Barnett, Kurt Havens, Chase Irons, and others.

Today’s guest is Justin Jacoby - someone I’ve looked up to and been very impressed by for years. He’s an IFBB 212 Pro, a Camp Jansen coach, and has coached multiple Olympians, Arnold classic winners, won dozens of pro cards for his clients, and much more. Above all, I respect Justin for his commitment to his morales and integrity, as well as his deep passion and love for his clients.