Feel like you're capable of more—but tired of the noise? This podcast is for builders. The ones designing businesses, lives, and systems that actually work. I'm Jerred Moon—entrepreneur, operator, and systems-first thinker. I've built multiple 7- and 8-figure companies, helped hundreds of founders scale real businesses (not just followers), and I've done it all while staying present with my family and far away from hustle-culture BS. In this show, I break down what it really takes to grow—pe ...
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Welcome to the Garage Gym Athlete podcast, where we explore the world of functional fitness and performance training in the home gym. Join us as we talk to coaches, athletes, and experts about their experiences in building strength, endurance, and athleticism outside the traditional gym setting. In addition to sharing practical tips and strategies, we'll also delve into the latest scientific research on topics like exercise physiology, nutrition, and recovery to help you optimize your traini ...
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In this episode, Jerred Moon breaks down the Better Operating System — a five-part framework to help you plan, track, and scale your business heading into 2026. Learn how to create clarity in your business, make better decisions, and build systems that actually last. Here's what you'll learn: 1️⃣ The 1330 Planning Process — how to assess, plan, and…
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The LAST Calisthenics Program You Will Ever Need | 318
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42:37Unlock the most practical and effective calisthenics program for building real-world strength, endurance, and resilience. In this episode, we break down Strike Zero — a bodyweight system designed to rapidly improve pull-ups, push-ups, lower-body stamina, and conditioning using simple rules and smart progression. You'll learn how the Strike Zero met…
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Science Hacks to BOOST Your Athletic Performance | 317
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43:06This week on the Garage Gym Athlete Podcast, we're running three completely different scientific studies through the grinder—and none of us saw each other's ahead of time. Expect surprises, arguments, and some actionable training takeaways you can start using immediately. Jerred digs into a kettlebell snatch protocol that boosted VO₂ max without ru…
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How To Build Muscle FASTER (with minimal equipment) | 316
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37:01Can you gain real muscle with isometric holds and little to no equipment? We break down a 2025 study comparing long-muscle-length isometric training to full range of motion isotonic work for quadriceps hypertrophy in trained lifters. We translate the science into simple setups you can use at home or in a hotel gym, explain why long-length positions…
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How to Fuel for Performance (and life) | 315
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38:26Fueling for Performance: Avoid the Wall, Train Smarter & Live Better | Garage Gym Athlete Podcast Have you ever "hit the wall" mid-workout — or mid-day? In this episode, Jerred Moon and coaches Joe and Dave reveal how to fuel for performance using simple, science-backed strategies — whether you're training for a 100-mile ultra, crushing CrossFit, o…
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The 3 Ways to Earn Your Team's Respect | 254
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7:28The 3 Ways to Earn Your Team's Respect.
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Active Rest May Increase Performance, But Should You? | 314
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38:00This week we are looking at a study comparing active rest and passive rest and how it impacts performance. We break down the study, give our thoughts on if and when you should do active rest, and more on resting between sets.
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Give me 29 Minutes and I'll Teach You 15 Years of Content Marketing | 253
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29:52Content marketing isn't about the latest trends, hacks or even going viral. I know this because I have been doing simple content marketing for 15 years and have generated $30M+ in revenue. In this video, I'll share a presentation on content marketing strategy that has worked in scaling brands for 15 years.…
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313: Making progress even when you don't feel like it
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35:04Motivation fades and excuses pile up. This is when most people quit (but you'll learn how not to). In this episode, we unpack a surprising study that shows how to actually keep making progress when you don't feel like it (using Self-Determination Theory). No hype or fancy programs (these guys didn't even follow a workout plan). Just autonomy, compe…
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Building a Team, Life Updates, Better Humanness Reporting | 252
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17:13Want to GROW your newsletter? Join mine to learn how it's done: https://better.biz/newsletter In this episode, I tackle a question I get all the time: 1099 vs W2 — which should you hire? I break down the real differences, share a story about two moving companies that taught me the lesson, and explain why the choice impacts your company culture more…
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312: What are the real benefits to weighted vests?
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34:26this week Jerred and Dave are talk about weighted vest and what the benefits of using them are.
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How Great Cultures Get Built (Or Destroyed) | 251
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9:36Want to GROW your newsletter? Join mine to learn how it's done: https://better.biz/newsletter In this episode, I break down the biggest mistake young leaders make — avoiding confrontation. If you're scared to correct team members when they mess up or say something off, you're accidentally building a weak company culture. As a former military office…
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Want to GROW your newsletter? Join mine to learn how it's done: https://better.biz/newsletter In this episode, I unpack the powerful lesson behind doing hard things—through the incredible story of Admiral James Stockdale. Shot down over North Vietnam and held as a prisoner of war for seven years, Stockdale survived by practicing what later became k…
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311: Sauna: best for Performance? Recovery? or Nothing?
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38:05This week we are going over a study that examines performance and sauna use after a training session. We talk more about sauna use and how you should think about using them.
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Want to GROW your newsletter? Join mine to learn how it's done: https://better.biz/newsletter In this episode, I share my personal journey with resiliency—what it means to "be where your feet are," how to handle anxiety about the future, and why facing life's hardest moments one step at a time is the key to moving forward. I'll talk about my early …
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Want to GROW your newsletter? Join mine to learn how it's done: https://better.biz/newsletter In this episode, I break down how to run a sub-6 minute mile—even if you're not a "runner." This framework is built for the well-rounded athlete: strong in the gym, fast on the track, and still fitting training into a busy life. I've used this exact system…
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310: Self Determination Theory in Training
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35:32This week Jerred and Dave are talking about a study on self determination theory and how it impacts training.
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Want to GROW your newsletter? Join mine to learn how it's done: https://better.biz/newsletter In this episode, I show you how to get off your damn phone—so you can take back control of your mind, sharpen your focus, and be more present. The average American spends 4.5 hours a day on their phone, mostly doom-scrolling. I've cut my screen time down t…
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how to rewire your brain for mental toughness | 246
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9:44Want to GROW your newsletter? Join mine to learn how it's done: https://better.biz/newsletter In this episode, I break down how to build mental toughness—not by waiting for life to throw you hard times, but by deliberately creating them through training. The tool I've used for over a decade is called Meet Yourself Saturday—a weekly workout designed…
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309: How Protein Estimations Can Be off And What To Do About It
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30:35This week we are looking at an article about how protein and food table estimations are calculated and how inaccurate they can actually be.
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Personal Branding Is Changing. An Old School 'New' Method | 245
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8:34Want to GROW your newsletter? Join mine to learn how it's done: https://better.biz/newsletter In this episode, I share my honest experience with building a personal brand—what's worked, what hasn't, and why ditching polished AI content for raw, authentic storytelling has made a massive difference. After building multiple businesses, I realized enga…
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how I've been able to do 20+ strict pull-ups for 20 years | 244
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8:43Want to GROW your newsletter? Join mine to learn how it's done: https://better.biz/newsletter In this episode, I break down the Strike Zero Program—a simple and brutally effective way to get better at pull-ups, push-ups, sit-ups, squats, or any bodyweight exercise. This is the exact program that took me from struggling to do a single pull-up to bei…
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Hey athletes, last week we pointed out some problems in the fitness industry so this week we are starting by what you should be focusing on to be the best version of yourself. Were talking about the Eo3 Elements, the 9 important things you should try and focus on to improve your health.
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The Most Important Leadership Skill You're Missing | 243
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5:06Want to GROW your newsletter? Join mine to learn how it's done: https://better.biz/newsletter Does mindfulness really make you a better leader? A new study with nearly 20,000 participants says yes—leaders who practice mindfulness show stronger transformational and ethical leadership, healthier teams, and better performance. In this short episode, I…
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why you skip your calendar (and how to fix it) | 242
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9:12Want to GROW your newsletter? Join mine to learn how it's done: https://better.biz/newsletter In this episode, I break down why the boring habits you keep skipping are the very things that extend your life, grow your business, and keep you consistent. The trick? Simple reframes on your calendar that connect daily actions to your long-term goals. I'…
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307: What Is Wrong With The Fitness Industry?
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47:48This week we are changing things up with Jerred, Joe and Dave on the podcast and we are talking about what we think are the biggest issues in the fitness industry.
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Want to GROW your business? Join my newsletter where I share strategies that actually work: https://better.biz/newsletter There's a massive trust recession happening right now for small business owners. Whether you're online or brick and mortar, it doesn't matter—people don't trust you, so they're not buying. In this episode, I break down what you …
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the anti-burnout plan for entrepreneur parents | 240
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11:44Want to win in business without burning out at home? Get the newsletter for high performance strategies that protect your time, energy, and relationships: https://better.biz/newsletter In this episode, I break down a 4-part anti-burnout framework built specifically for entrepreneur-parents. If you're building a business and raising a family at the …
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Welcome back. We took a break for awhile which we will cover but we are not done!
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Building a Brand on Effort and Hard Things | 239
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12:22Want to keep customers engaged (even when it's hard)? Join my newsletter for strategies that actually work: https://better.biz/newsletter In this episode, I break down 4 studies with 1,600 participants that reveal a surprising truth: sometimes your customers need to suffer—but only in the right way. If you run a coaching, therapy, or experiential b…
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Want stronger, happier, more athletic kids? Get my weekly playbook for building lifelong fitness and motivation: https://better.biz/newsletter In this episode, I share the 3 principles my wife and I used to raise athletic kids (7, 11, and 13) across football, track, soccer, and competitive dance. It wasn't genetics—it was intentional. Use these to …
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Want to unlock real motivation (not the 10-second kind)? Join my newsletter for weekly, science-backed strategies: https://better.biz/newsletter In this episode, I show you how to turn motivation on—using Self-Determination Theory (SDT)—so you stop relying on "just be disciplined" and start becoming the person who actually wants to do the hard thin…
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Rockefeller's $20M Secret: One Drop Changed Everything | 236
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5:42The Rockefeller Rule: How Small Changes Create Massive Results Episode Summary In this short but powerful episode, I share the story of John D. Rockefeller discovering how one drop of solder per barrel saved him $20 million. More importantly, I connect this lesson to how small, intentional changes in your daily life and business can compound into m…
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work on your business, not at your business | 235
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8:36Want to GROW your newsletter? Join mine to learn how it's done: https://better.biz/newsletter Did you know only 9% of businesses ever hit $1 million in annual revenue? In this episode, I explain why most entrepreneurs unintentionally build themselves a "really good job" instead of a true business—and how you can avoid that trap. I share the three q…
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3 Stories Every Brand Must Tell (Most People Skip Them) | 234
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10:11Want to GROW your newsletter? Join mine to learn how it's done: https://better.biz/newsletter In this episode, I share the results of analyzing over 1 million spoken and 1 million written words I've published over the last decade—and the three simple types of stories that will make your audience truly connect with you. If you're not telling stories…
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Want to GROW your newsletter? Join mine to learn how it's done: https://better.biz/newsletter What if nothing seems to work? In this episode, I break down the real truth about failure in entrepreneurship—why it never ends, what you're doing wrong, and how to build the resilience to push forward no matter what. From Babe Ruth to Michael Jordan to wo…
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Copy This Email Marketing Strategy, It'll Blow Up Your Business | 232
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8:24Want to GROW your newsletter? Join mine to learn how it's done: https://better.biz/newsletter In this episode, I share the exact 3-email sequence that's helped generate thousands of leads and over $5 million in revenue—and I break down why most people are doing email marketing completely wrong. If you're making these common mistakes—assuming people…
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