#129 | Tom Ryder & Aaron Heidebreicht | Applied Nutrition Arnold Classic 2025 |

Send feedback for the show In this episode, Nick Rizzo sits down with Tom Ryder, founder of Applied Nutrition, and Aaron Heidebreicht, CEO of AN USA, to unpack the explosive growth of one of Europe’s fastest-rising sports nutrition brands.  Fresh off a $450 million IPO on the London Stock Exchange, Tom shares the journey from his days as a scaffolder to building a global wellness powerhouse, while Aaron dives into the strategic push to conquer the U.S. market.  From securing Walmart listings to launching the innovative AN Performance Series, this conversation reveals the grit, vision, and bold moves driving Applied Nutrition’s stateside expansion. Tune in for an inside look at how a British-born brand is flexing its muscles on the world stage. 00:00 From Retailer to Nutrition Brand Reviver 03:13 Product Revamp Sparks Sales Growth 09:02 "Success in U.S. Market Entry" 09:52 Relentless Ambition and Family Ties 14:53 "Embrace Failure: Keep Showing Up" 16:12 Expanding Applied Nutrition"s Audience Reach 20:02 "Execute Ideas: Lessons from Tom" 25:18 Global Expansion with Kraft Partnership 27:07 "Future of Applied Nutrition" Support the show YouTube Instagram Tik Tok We’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode! Feel free to share your favorite moments or any questions you have for Darren. Thank you for being part of the Rizzology community. Your support means the world to us! 🌟 P.S. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving us a rating on your favorite podcast platform. It helps us reach more listeners like you!