Being a professional athlete may be a dream come true for a lot of people, and it certainly was for Chris Manderino. He was a fullback in the NFL for a few years before transitioning to the position of CEO of his own company. He shares his story and experiences with us for this episode, and it was a pleasure chatting with him–I'm excited to share our conversation with you.   What you'll hear:   Chris's experience in the NFL and transitioning to being a business owner (1:01) Performance-enhancing drugs and painkillers (6:57) Entrepreneurship, nutrition, and health (12:29) The motivation behind starting Lyfe Fuel (14:40) Product options and ingredients (18:00) Why he chose the plant-based route (21:12) The importance of food source (26:36) Phytochemicals and controversy (29:07) What sets Lyfe Fuel apart (35:09) Nutrient absorption (42:25) Business and marketing wins (47:48) Direct-to-consumer sales (54:00) What he's excited about (58:21) Progress over perfection (1:00:38)   Where to find out more about Chris and Lyfe Fuel:   LYFE Fuel If you loved this episode and our podcast, please take some time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, or drop us a comment below!