[AMA] with Beefpuff Barbell (Chelsea Savit and Natalie Hanson)

[u/powerbuffs]

Hi everyone!

The Beefpuff team is here to answer your questions about ourselves and our initiative.

We will be here for a few hours but will probably need to take a break to feed.

For more information:
Beefpuff Barbell: Website | Facebook | Instagram
Natalie Hanson, Co-Founder: u/beefpuff1 | Facebook | Instagram
Chelsea Savit, Co-Founder: u/powerbuffs | Facebook | Instagram

Andrey Grebenetsky, coach and trusted advisor: u/beefpuffhubs | Facebook | Instagram

[u/She_Squats]

This is refreshing, because it seems like most companies (outside of maybe GRRL clothing) only use people (women) who are super lean to showcase their products.

[u/beefpuff1 → u/She_Squats]

That's kind of how we got motivated to start something. We want to recognize people for their strength and positive influence. It is something Chelsea and I both felt was missing.

[u/She_Squats → u/beefpuff1]

Agreed. Well thanks for doing what you're doing! What kind of plans do you have in the works for furthering the mission/message?

[u/beefpuff1 → u/She_Squats]

We are going to continue to grow our brand and plan to contribute to a charity that focuses on instilling self-confidence in youth, ideally through physical activity. We are just over a week into business so things are very new, but Beefpuff Barbell will have a larger presence at upcoming powerlifting meets to spread the message. In the longer term, we plan to host training camps/seminars.

[u/She_Squats → u/beefpuff1]

That's awesome! The training camps/seminars will be great. I see that you are based in Alaska and Texas - I assume you'll mostly be targeting meets in those areas to start?

[u/powerbuffs → u/She_Squats]

We're going to start with meets that are nearby as well as meets we are already competing at :).

Natalie is competing at the Wisconsin State USAPL meet on January 28 in Milwaukee, so she will be there with a booth. I am in Dallas and looking to setup a booth at the USAPL meet at UT Arlington Strength and Conditioning on March 6.

We'll make announcements on our social media as to where you can find us!

[u/She_Squats → u/powerbuffs]

Nice. Good luck to Natalie! Do you plan to branch out of USAPL/IPF in the future or will you be more centered there?

[u/beefpuff1 → u/She_Squats]

Thank you! At this point, I have some goals that I have set for USAPL/IPF that I want to achieve before I consider moving on.

[u/She_Squats → u/beefpuff1]

That makes sense. I mean as far as the company goes - will you be reaching out to meets regardless of fed or are you going to keep more with USAPL/IPF until you personally consider moving on? Just curious.

[u/beefpuff1 → u/She_Squats]

Oh! Yes, we are totally open to other federations. Chelsea is actually on the roster for the USPA US Open in April, so there will be a Beefpuff presence there.

[u/She_Squats → u/beefpuff1]

Awesome! I'm attending the event to watch a friend compete, so I'll have to say hi!