Nick Shaw: CEO & Co-Founder of Renaissance Periodization™, Co-Host of the RP Strength Podcast, Author of 'Fit For Success'

<div>Is it possible to develop an idea birthed in bodybuilding and powerlifting, and create a health, nutrition, and strength company as well as the highly popular RP app? If you’re Nick Shaw, the answer is a resounding yes. Nick is the founder and CEO of Renaissance Periodization and has sold hundreds of thousands of books on nutrition, training, recovery, and creating healthy habits. <br><br> </div><div>Nick is a former competitive powerlifter and bodybuilder and has also personally coached numerous world-class athletes, including CrossFit Games Champions, international medalists, Olympians, UFC fighters, professional athletes, and Navy SEALs. <br><br> </div><div>He is a co-host of the RP Strength podcast with wife - and RP colleague - Lori Shaw.</div><div>Nick, Marcus, and Morgan bring a very interesting and informative discussion about the complexities and “I can use it now” strategies for strength and nutrition.</div><div> </div><div><strong>In this episode you will hear:</strong></div><div> </div><ul> <li>I’m an accidental entrepreneur.</li> <li>If you just bust your ass and get after it, you can get better.</li> <li>In fitness or sports, there's always a little bit more, you can do. You can get a little bit faster, you can get a little bit stronger, you can do a few more reps, whatever it is, you can grow a little more muscle.</li> <li>I thought: What if we take people with elite genetics, and then combine the scientific approach? You could probably have some pretty cool athletes.</li> <li>You have to nail the calorie balance first.</li> <li>Stop snacking, just start eating lean proteins with every meal - more fruits and veggies, your healthy fats, avocados, olive oil, things like that.</li> <li>Calorie balance is the number one overall thing.</li> <li>You can give somebody the perfect diet, but if they're never going to follow it, is it any good?</li> <li>It’s not a diet. It’s more of a lifestyle.</li> <li>You can't out-train a bad diet.</li> <li>Be prepared to work your tail off.</li> <li>My wife's a war