How FightersAdvice Was Built | Maddie on BJJ, Ego & Business Risks

In this episode of the Be Great Podcast, Maddie — the interviewer behind FightersAdvice — shares the story of how FightersAdvice was built into one of the fastest-growing combat sports brands.From her first steps in self-defense and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to tackling ego on the mats, learning to say no to rounds, and balancing training with business, Maddie dives into the mindset and work behind FightersAdvice’s growth.She also opens up about hot topics like trans women in women’s sports, what it’s like interviewing world-class fighters, and the risks that come with entrepreneurship.Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 00:36 – Getting into combat sports 05:08 – Starting with self-defense 06:56 – Discovering BJJ 11:00 – Ego in BJJ 12:30 – Saying no to rounds 13:30 – Interviewing for FightersAdvice 20:33 – Lifting for BJJ 25:06 – Gi vs. No-Gi training 27:54 – Lessons from interviewing athletes 31:36 – Beginning at zero belts in BJJ 36:27 – Trans women in women’s sports 39:40 – Growing FightersAdvice 44:18 – Taking business risks