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162: Ian Fonz - From Depression to Fitness Fame

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Show Notes

Ian Fonz is a fitness influencer, US Coast Guard veteran, and founder of Frozen One Protein Ice Cream. He built a life most people only dream about, starting from cystic acne, teenage depression, and $3,000 a month in the military. In this episode, Ian opens up about the real cost of social media fame and what it actually takes to bet on yourself when the odds aren't in your favor. He shares his journey from launching a run club to building a brand from scratch after leaving the military with nothing but a backpack and a vision.

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