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#36 - Julian Hierro: Jacked Vegans
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In the 36th Episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest Vegan Fitness Coach and The Owner and Founder of Jacked Vegans, Julian Hierro will talk about Julian’s experience with the vegan diet, vegan-based protein sources, transitioning to the vegan diet, Julian’s consultation process, Law of Attraction, Manifestation, and more.
Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!
In this chapter you will discover:
(1:30) Introducing our special guest Vegan Fitness Coach and The Owner and Founder of Jacked Vegans, Julian Hierro @jackedvegans
(2:55) Julian’s origin story
(3:35) Origin of Jacked Vegans
(6:25) Julian’s experience with the vegan diet
(7:25) Julian’s expectations before starting the vegan diet
(8:45) Huge gap in the market
(9:55) Julian’s average clientele
(11:25) Being vegans for ethical reasons and health
(12:20) Are vegan meals complicated to make?
(13:05) The common concern among Julian’s clients
(15:30) Julian’s consultation process
(17:05) The Jacked Vegans’ community and support
(18:45) Julian’s career before & after Jacked Vegans
(20:25) Julian’s followers before Jacked Vegans
(20:55) Julian’s tips for building your brand
(23:25) The Jacked Vegans Team
(24:20) Law of Attraction and Manifestation
(25:45) Julian’s mindset shift
(28:10) “Everything happens the way you want it to happen.” - Julian Hierro
(29:05) Shout out to Alex Charfen @alexcharfen
(30:50) “The goals are gonna happen. You relax and enjoy your journey more” - Julian Hierro
(32:30) Plans and aspirations for Jacked Vegans
(33:30) Jacked Vegans’ plans and process
(34:30) Is transitioning to the vegan diet difficult?
(35:10) Julain’s main vegan-based protein sources
(37:20) Julain’s thoughts on negative connotations around veganism
(39:05) Why the transition was difficult for Julian
(40:55) “If your "why" was strong enough you wouldn’t quit.” - Julian Hierro
(41:50) Where to find Julian Hierro? @jackedvegans