Learn the simple habits for consistency and fitness motivation that a 62-year-old CEO uses to stay in incredible shape while building an 800-location empire. He reveals the mindset trick that makes it easy to stick to your goals, plus the truth about intermittent fasting and infrared training for fat loss. In episode 841 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes talks with Hotworx founder Stephen Smith about his journey from champion bodybuilder to successful entrepreneur. Stephen shares his personal routine, his approach to diet and macros, and the business strategies that scaled his company, giving you a roadmap for your own health and professional success. Ready to build a powerful physique? Join Robert’s FREE Bodybuilding Masterclass to get the exact strategies for building muscle and achieving your ideal body composition. https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2 Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters: 0:00 - The #1 Habit for Insane Fitness Results 0:36 - The Unlikely Origin Story of a Fitness Giant 1:32 - How the Tanning Industry Was Wiped Out (And Why) 3:53 - The Truth About Tanning Beds & Skin Cancer 5:05 - Infrared vs. UV: The "Good" Sunlight Explained 6:07 - The Biohack That Gets You More Results in Less Time 8:22 - What Kind of Exercise Do You Do in a Sauna? 9:45 - What Temperature is a Hotworx Sauna? 10:24 - From Champion Bodybuilder to Fitness CEO 12:10 - How Bodybuilding Knowledge Built the Hotworx Empire 13:38 - Who Is Hotworx Actually For? (The Ideal User) 15:16 - Who is The Target Customer for Hotworx? 17:02 - How a Franchise Stays Consistent Across 800 Locations 18:01 - Why He Left the Traditional Gym Business 21:07 - How a 62-Year-Old Stays in Peak Physical Condition 22:00 - The Mindset Trick to Never Miss a Workout 24:04 - Is Intermittent Fasting a "Cheat Code" for Fat Loss? 24:37 - How 80s Bodybuilding Diets Compare to Today 27:44 - How He Found a Passion for Mountaineering at 52 31:23 - "Am I Too Old For This?" - Pushing Limits After 60 33:17 - The Next Big Goal: 2,000 Locations by 2030 34:18 - Is the Fitness Industry Headed in the Right Direction? 35:00 - The Problem with Using Drugs for Weight Loss 37:01 - The Secret to Making Fitness Fun & Addicting 40:00 - Going to Try Hotworx For The First Time 41:27 - Final Thoughts & Where to Find Hotworx Chapters:
