Rich Galgano - At the Helm of Kabuki Power

[@scorer3418]

Absolute straight shooter. Its a damn shame he had to come on in these circumstances. Thanks for getting him on!!

[@RoryEllisMusic]

Thank you for this interview! This answers lots of questions I had and it’s interesting to hear the dirt behind kabuki. Great job Jake!

[@GarageGymRadio]

Appreciate it. Definitely fascinating

[@TheKurtlocker]

Awesome and insightful episode. It sucks to say but my gut told me I was right with my theory on what happened but I had no idea how bad it had gotten

[@GarageGymRadio]

Your gut is usually right

[@PeterKeller247]

Same

[@flexmarksthespot]

Wild to hear about the operations side of things prior to the leadership change. Totally makes sense why they had so many logistics & quality issues

[@GarageGymRadio]

Definitely crazy

[@1rwlemke]

Fantastic interview. I’m a fan of the strength game and a MBA student as well. This was a great peek behind the curtain. Golgano seems like a straight shooter.

[@GarageGymRadio]

It was great to get a peak behind the curtain. Glad you got some value out of it!

[@50CalFitness]

Great interview. This was one of my favorites to listen to.

[@GarageGymRadio]

Appreciate it man

[@fwiffo42]

Amazing interview, Jake! Rich has a great story and the behind the scenes view of Kabuki for the last two years makes a lot of sense. I’m interested in watching what happens with the Kabuki brand and with Take Over Strength.

[@keithhoneycutt2324]

Good interview Jake, wild story.

[@GarageGymRadio]

Definitely crazy. Thank you

[@kaceesavage]

I just watched Coop’s 2024 barbell video so I went to kabukis website and was confused why I couldn’t find any power bars. Came back to KZbin and this video is recommended. This was very informative.

[@GarageGymRadio]

Glad you found it.

[@JulianGarcia-yl7kf]

Great interview... makes total sense now why Kabuki Powers customer service is so terrible. It's been almost a month since I ordered the transformer X bar at launch, and I still have not been able to get it. It's challenging to even get an email response out of them. Business is definitely going to fail if you have consumers willing to spend 1k on a bar but can't fulfill orders.

[@GarageGymRadio]

Thank you

[@mursebobby408]

I’m glad he mentioned their deadlift bars…there’s no point in buying from Kabuki when the tried and true Texas Deadlift Bar can be had for cheaper.

[@MarcusWolford]

Outstanding interview!!! Nice work Jake!

[@GarageGymRadio]

Thank you, Marcus

[@carps_gym]

Here to hear another side of Kabuki

[@GarageGymRadio]

You came to the right spot

[@harrywebster6752]

Amazing podcast, Dude! Well done!

[@GarageGymRadio]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@RoryEllisMusic]

That snap bar better have some UHMW plastic where the bar goes!

[@richgalgano5502]

That’s a great suggestion, thank you

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

Woah! Lots of information here!

[@GarageGymRadio]

Pretty mind blowing

[@Death_Strong]

Dude reminds me of a jacked Ray Liotta

[@GarageGymRadio]

Ha!

[@andysadvice3236]

😆

[@Death_Strong]

Elite FTS makes American specialty bars

[@GarageGymRadio]

A few names came to my mind later, so does Solid Bar Fitness

[@carps_gym]

@@GarageGymRadio yeah solid bar and heavy metal was my next two thoughts

[@keithhoneycutt2324]

Do they actually make anything in London OH? Or does Williams strength still make all of their equipment?

[@Death_Strong]

@@keithhoneycutt2324 Williams strength is still their manufacturer

[@RoryEllisMusic]

Sounds like he needs to come to homegymcon himself

[@GarageGymRadio]

Pitched him last night haha

[@Scottsdale_GarageGym]

BWTG makes American specialty bars.

[@GarageGymRadio]

Yeah, I don't know where head was at with that comment - there are a few I missed

[@Scottsdale_GarageGym]

@@GarageGymRadio This dude is intense and a lot to take in. Can’t fault you if you weren’t able to recall things on the spot.

[@trainingwithmateo]

Wow! What a mess. Best of luck moving forward.

[@GarageGymRadio]

Best of luck for sure.

[@JorgeVasquez-b6i]

Looks like the Sorinex Top squat bar just with a pad and straps. 😅

[@GarageGymRadio]

Yeah

[@peeli5657]

True, it looks like a better version but it’ll come down to the cost, still an interesting attachment imo

[@marcv2902]

That's crazy i thought kabuki would be one of the top strength equipment

[@GarageGymRadio]

I was shocked

[@blakedukowitz4673]

Kabuki products and prices were never based in reality for the average fitness person. Were gyms meant to be the primary demographic? I always wondered who the hell was buying the stuff.

[@GarageGymRadio]

I don't think they were necessarily meant for the beginner or average lifter, although everyone could benefit from those products.

[@richgalgano5502]

A lot of items were sold into pro teams and colleges

[@jamiesoncostello]

I don't know what I was expecting from the new owner, but I certainly didn't expect a serial investor and private equity. Kind of feels like the polar opposite of Duffin.

[@TheRealBigSpence]

Literally exactly what people should’ve expected, hence the split

[@GarageGymRadio]

I don't think he ever had any intention of owning. I hope he partners with some other top minds in the industry like he discusses at the end.

[@jamiesoncostello]

@@GarageGymRadio He seems like he has a good mind for making businesses profitable. If we have to choose between a changed Kabuki that can sustain itself, or no Kabuki at all, I think the former is better.

[@andysadvice3236]

kind of shocked they had such low margins on a 900 dollar bars

[@GarageGymRadio]

Very shocked

[@carps_gym]

I am guess that’s why others like Rep, Bells of steel, Fringe, and other make them over seas. Bigger margins

[@PeterKeller247]

@@carps_gymit’s very very hard to manufacture in the US… and make money. I wish we could mfr more here. But the customer is our guiding light, and we make stuff where it makes the most sense for you.

[@carps_gym]

@@PeterKeller247 yeah I have definitely seen an increase in quality in overseas manufacturing the last few years. Some of the recent bars I have seen have had better finishes and tolerances than some USA made ones I have seen. If helps a lot if you have the companies go over seas from time to time or have extra quality standards in place to ensure quality. It can work out for the manufacturers and consumers alike in that senerio

[@chrisgilbert9627]

I must say, the Kabuki Mack lite clips I have are my favorite clips of the many premium clips I own!