Brent Yates Founder of Aion: Mastering Personal Growth and the Fitness Industry
- lorivalencia3
- Jul 11
- 1 min read
Episode 70
In this episode of the Matthews Mentality Podcast, host Kyle Matthews is joined by transformational leader, entrepreneur, and advocate for personal growth, Brent Yates. Brent, the founder of Aion, a performance lifestyle brand designed to elevate the human experience, shares his journey of personal and professional transformation. From his roots in construction and engineering to hitting rock bottom and finding resilience, Brent discusses the inspiration behind his revolutionary Aion weight vest. This patented product combines resistance, compression, and heat capture to amplify every movement, and is making waves in the fitness community, endorsed by high-profile athletes and biohackers. Brent also shares insights on the mental and physical benefits of wearing weight, backed by scientific data, and offers advice for aspiring entrepreneurs on starting and growing a successful business. Don't miss this inspiring conversation filled with practical wisdom and motivation for personal and professional growth.
Show Notes:
00:00 Ancient Strength Training Secrets
01:08 Introduction to Brent Yates and Aion
02:11 Personal Transformation and the Birth of Aion
05:10 The Role of Family and Early Life Influences
07:41 Challenges and Rock Bottom
10:36 Rebuilding and Finding Purpose
15:35 Creating the Aion Weight Vest
25:50 Benefits and Science Behind the Aion Vest
36:11 The Science Behind Weight Vests
36:41 Exploring Blue Zones and Longevity
37:07 The Importance of Bone Density
38:34 Designing the Perfect Weight Vest
40:09 From Business Success to New Ventures
41:22 Inspiring Others Through Personal Transformation
45:53 The Growth and Future of the Weight Vest Company
51:01 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
57:21 The Importance of Mentorship and Support
01:02:04 Final Thoughts and Inspirations
