BulkNutrition sells out to Musclemaster

**Prince** · 07-04-2006, 09:20 PM

thought this was interesting...

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I don't like the term "sells out", but I have been purchased. I still have a hand in the operation of the business. I put my entire life into this company, I couldn't just turn it over. A rumor got started a few months ago that I was looking to get out of the industry, which is about 75% true. I suffered from some pretty serious health issues at the start of the year. Almost all due to stress. My family is very important to me and I refuse to risk my health for money/greed. The guys that are taking over my site are A+ guys. I wouldn't have sold otherwise. It will take about a week to get all the bugs worked out. In the end it is best for everyone. They can ship from two places, where I could only ship from one. They will carry around 2000 more items than I currently have. I will be in charge of the bulk powder aspect, which is what I really enjoy. I look forward to massive expansion in that area.

As far as my future plans, it's pretty simple. I'm going to take 3-4 months off from the industry. I need it to clear my head, get my health back in order and regain my creative side. I will always have a hand in this industry. I love it too much. I see so many area's where I can improve things. I don't know what capacity I'll come back in, but I will be back.

Mike McCandless

topolo · 07-04-2006, 10:07 PM

zombul · 07-05-2006, 11:11 AM

When did this become official,and is this necessarily a good thing.

**Prince** · 07-05-2006, 12:22 PM

don't know, I got this from another board.

**dg806** · 07-05-2006, 12:28 PM

Where and when?

**Prince** · 07-05-2006, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dg806

Where and when?

don't believe me?

www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=82086.0

**dg806** · 07-05-2006, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert DiMaggio

don't believe me?

www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=82086.0

Sure..............I wanted to get all the scoop!

**Prince** · 07-05-2006, 12:49 PM

not a lot said in that thread unfortunately, and I had never even heard of Musclemasters before yesterday.

largepkg · 07-05-2006, 12:49 PM

You two should pick up the phone.

**Prince** · 07-05-2006, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by largepkg

You two should pick up the phone.

nah, I don't like talking on the phone.

**calalily1972** · 07-05-2006, 01:14 PM

I read on M&M that in a few months Mike will be seriously distributing in bulk powders and he said current suppliers should be scared or something on those lines.

Rocco32 · 07-05-2006, 01:22 PM

I feel like this is a milestone in MY life somehow LOL. I think I funded his company for a few years

musclepump · 07-05-2006, 01:39 PM

bummer. I started ordering from FitnessOne.com lately anyway, but still... bummer

TaylorsNutrition · 07-05-2006, 01:59 PM

All this is very true. I am sure Mike will read this thread before to long, if he hasn't, already and make a comment. I did however confirm through my sales rep at Europa that this did happen since we both have the same rep.

sawastea · 07-05-2006, 03:07 PM

Wowsers!

1Fast400 · 07-05-2006, 03:36 PM

Yes it is true. I will still have a hand in the operation, but the post on getbig.com explains most of it. If there are any specific questions, I'd be happy to answer them.

Thanks guys!

Mike

**Prince** · 07-05-2006, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 1Fast400

Yes it is true. I will still have a hand in the operation, but the post on getbig.com explains most of it. If there are any specific questions, I'd be happy to answer them.

Thanks guys!

Mike

I have a question...how did this come about, meaning did you put the word out that you wanted to sell, or did it all just sort of happen?

1Fast400 · 07-05-2006, 04:16 PM

It sort of happened. BB.com got the ball rolling, then others found out.

**dg806** · 07-05-2006, 08:52 PM

Will Kevin help you at all on your new directions?

topolo · 07-05-2006, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by dg806

Will Kevin help you at all on your new directions?

I'm sure he will.

**Prince** · 07-05-2006, 10:05 PM

who is Kevin?

**dg806** · 07-05-2006, 10:14 PM

LOL, Kevin is an old friend of mine here in Charlotte. He owns a GNC store and him and Mike were "partners" before Mike went out on his own. Kevin also was a big "helper" when Mike done the Charlotte Pro show. I guess you could say there are/were business partners.

topolo · 07-05-2006, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dg806

LOL, Kevin is an old friend of mine here in Charlotte. He owns a GNC store and him and Mike were "partners" before Mike went out on his own. Kevin also was a big "helper" when Mike done the Charlotte Pro show. I guess you could say there are/were business partners.

Were they domestic partners Dg?

1Fast400 · 07-06-2006, 08:16 AM

Long story short: I used to work for kevin, kevin now works for me. Kevin is still on board with some of the new idea's I have going on.

sawastea · 07-06-2006, 08:25 AM

Mike, I guess an important question will be pricing. How will this merger affect any pricing going forward? I was always fond of some of the deals and specials you had going on. Will we see $9.99 bottles of I-Pro?!?

**Pirate!** · 07-06-2006, 04:49 PM

Best wishes with your new life, Mike. You've improved the industry, and I trust you will continue to.

juggernaut · 07-08-2006, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert DiMaggio

nah, I don't like talking on the phone.

rob likes dirty talk through message boards.

**Prince** · 07-08-2006, 01:42 PM

btw, we just shipped product to both of Musclmaster's warehouses yesterday so IronMagLabs should be up several of their other sites soon as well, i.e. www.AffordableSupplements.com

topolo · 07-08-2006, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert DiMaggio

btw, we just shipped product to both of Musclmaster's warehouses yesterday so IronMagLabs should be up several of their other sites soon as well, i.e. www.AffordableSupplements.com

cha-ching

07-05-2006, 12:22 PM	#4
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07-05-2006, 12:28 PM	#5
dg806 Guardian of The Homeland Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 18,197	Where and when? 1-Andro Rx Pro-hormone

07-05-2006, 12:49 PM	#8
Prince IronMagLabs Owner Administrator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 37,404 Photos: 356	not a lot said in that thread unfortunately, and I had never even heard of Musclemasters before yesterday. BOARD SPONSORS: MassNutrition.com - Discount Supplement Superstore IronMagLabs.com - Bodybuilding Nutrition AlltheWhey.com - Bulk Protein Powders & Supplements CEMProducts.com - Research Chemicals & Supplements MusclesProd.com - Steroids, Bodybuilding & Training Blog Maximizer.com - Maximum Strength for Maximum Performance MikeGetsRipped.com - The Original 'Get Ripped' Blog ProteinRoutine.com - Experiments in Healthy Living Follow on Twitter Join Facebook Group Befriend on Myspace

07-05-2006, 01:22 PM	#12
Rocco32 UNLEASH THE BEAST Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 22,329 Photos: 18	I feel like this is a milestone in MY life somehow LOL. I think I funded his company for a few years I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain...

07-05-2006, 01:39 PM	#13
musclepump Celebrity PersonalTrainer Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,669 Photos: 128	bummer. I started ordering from FitnessOne.com lately anyway, but still... bummer Let's all join together and SPEAK ENGLISH IN AMERICA.

07-05-2006, 11:11 AM	#3
zombul Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Power Rack Posts: 2,270	When did this become official,and is this necessarily a good thing.

07-05-2006, 12:49 PM	#9
largepkg FAT JESUS Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: S FLA Posts: 3,690 Photos: 2	You two should pick up the phone.

07-05-2006, 01:14 PM	#11
calalily1972 Moderator Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 22,438 Photos: 1	I read on M&M that in a few months Mike will be seriously distributing in bulk powders and he said current suppliers should be scared or something on those lines.

07-05-2006, 01:59 PM	#14
TaylorsNutrition Business Man 100% Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 705 Photos: 20	All this is very true. I am sure Mike will read this thread before to long, if he hasn't, already and make a comment. I did however confirm through my sales rep at Europa that this did happen since we both have the same rep. Working Hard and Playing Harder!

07-05-2006, 03:07 PM	#15
sawastea The Great One Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NYC, NY Posts: 132	Wowsers! MOD @ Bodybuilding.com MOD @ Massmonsterz.com MOD @ Fitnessandbeyond.net MOD @ Softballfans.com

07-05-2006, 03:36 PM	#16
1Fast400 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Burlington, NC 27215 Posts: 279	Yes it is true. I will still have a hand in the operation, but the post on getbig.com explains most of it. If there are any specific questions, I'd be happy to answer them. Thanks guys! Mike Former owner: www.BulkNutrition.com www.1Fast400.com

07-05-2006, 04:16 PM	#18
1Fast400 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Burlington, NC 27215 Posts: 279	It sort of happened. BB.com got the ball rolling, then others found out. Former owner: www.BulkNutrition.com www.1Fast400.com

07-05-2006, 08:52 PM	#19
dg806 Guardian of The Homeland Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 18,197	Will Kevin help you at all on your new directions? 1-Andro Rx Pro-hormone

07-05-2006, 10:05 PM	#21
Prince IronMagLabs Owner Administrator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 37,404 Photos: 356	who is Kevin? BOARD SPONSORS: MassNutrition.com - Discount Supplement Superstore IronMagLabs.com - Bodybuilding Nutrition AlltheWhey.com - Bulk Protein Powders & Supplements CEMProducts.com - Research Chemicals & Supplements MusclesProd.com - Steroids, Bodybuilding & Training Blog Maximizer.com - Maximum Strength for Maximum Performance MikeGetsRipped.com - The Original 'Get Ripped' Blog ProteinRoutine.com - Experiments in Healthy Living Follow on Twitter Join Facebook Group Befriend on Myspace

07-05-2006, 10:14 PM	#22
dg806 Guardian of The Homeland Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 18,197	LOL, Kevin is an old friend of mine here in Charlotte. He owns a GNC store and him and Mike were "partners" before Mike went out on his own. Kevin also was a big "helper" when Mike done the Charlotte Pro show. I guess you could say there are/were business partners. 1-Andro Rx Pro-hormone

07-06-2006, 08:16 AM	#24
1Fast400 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Burlington, NC 27215 Posts: 279	Long story short: I used to work for kevin, kevin now works for me. Kevin is still on board with some of the new idea's I have going on. Former owner: www.BulkNutrition.com www.1Fast400.com

07-06-2006, 08:25 AM	#25
sawastea The Great One Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NYC, NY Posts: 132	Mike, I guess an important question will be pricing. How will this merger affect any pricing going forward? I was always fond of some of the deals and specials you had going on. Will we see $9.99 bottles of I-Pro?!? MOD @ Bodybuilding.com MOD @ Massmonsterz.com MOD @ Fitnessandbeyond.net MOD @ Softballfans.com

07-06-2006, 04:49 PM	#26
Pirate! Gatekepper Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 6,172	Best wishes with your new life, Mike. You've improved the industry, and I trust you will continue to.

07-08-2006, 01:42 PM	#28
Prince IronMagLabs Owner Administrator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 37,404 Photos: 356	btw, we just shipped product to both of Musclmaster's warehouses yesterday so IronMagLabs should be up several of their other sites soon as well, i.e. www.AffordableSupplements.com BOARD SPONSORS: MassNutrition.com - Discount Supplement Superstore IronMagLabs.com - Bodybuilding Nutrition AlltheWhey.com - Bulk Protein Powders & Supplements CEMProducts.com - Research Chemicals & Supplements MusclesProd.com - Steroids, Bodybuilding & Training Blog Maximizer.com - Maximum Strength for Maximum Performance MikeGetsRipped.com - The Original 'Get Ripped' Blog ProteinRoutine.com - Experiments in Healthy Living Follow on Twitter Join Facebook Group Befriend on Myspace

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