Mike Szudarek

www.marxlayne.com

Mike Szudarek is a partner at Marx Layne & Company, one of the Michigan’s leading full-service marketing communications and public relations firms. He counsels clients in the consumer products, sports marketing, and business-to-business industry sectors.

 
Principal by Day, Strength Legend by Night: Jim Voronin
Principal by Day, Strength Legend by Night: Jim Voronin

The world of powerlifting and Voronin’s life both look very different today than when he was competing at the highest level of the sport, but his knowledge and accomplishments are timeless.

Only in Powerlifting — Flashback with Larry Pacifico
Only in Powerlifting — Flashback with Larry Pacifico

Tragedy came at a meet that was meant to be a workout on the way to trying to win a 10th world title.

Dave Tate: Looking Back On Nearly 20 Years, Some Things Never Change
Dave Tate: Looking Back On Nearly 20 Years, Some Things Never Change

With the exponential growth of the fitness industry over the past 20 years, the roots of elitefts still hold strong: a foundational trunk of knowledge sprouting enough branches to accommodate nearly every training discipline imaginable.

Joe "The Lad" Ladnier Mississippi Monster
Joe "The Lad" Ladnier Mississippi Monster

As the first man ever to break the 2100-pound barrier (2160) in the 220-pound class, Joe Ladnier rocketed to the top of powerlifting world more than 30 years ago.

Dr. Squat: Fred Hatfield’s Journey Through the 1000-Pound Barrier
Dr. Squat: Fred Hatfield’s Journey Through the 1000-Pound Barrier

When Dr. Squat decided he wanted to squat over 1,000 pounds, he performed several statistical computations to figure out exactly how he would be able to get there.

York Barbell Hall of Famer Rickey Dale Crain
York Barbell Hall of Famer Rickey Dale Crain

Inducted in 2000, he is a five-time IPF World Champion, 10-time national champion, and much more.

Jeff Magruder: Powerlifter and Bench Press Champion
Jeff Magruder: Powerlifter and Bench Press Champion

A multi-world record holder in the bench press, a successful gym owner, and a successful all-around lifter, Magruder has certainly made his mark.

The Training of Vince Anello: How He Became the First Man Under 200 Pounds to Deadlift 800
The Training of Vince Anello: How He Became the First Man Under 200 Poun...

The five-time IPF World Champion and York Barbell Hall-of-Famer opens up about his life and the methods he used to build his incredible strength, including a 14-week deadlift routine.

 Bill Tocco — When Cult Worlds Collide
Bill Tocco — When Cult Worlds Collide

When fitness was nothing more than an afterthought of the culture, this pro skateboarder created his own approach and looked to strength and conditioning to forge a new path.

Matt McGorry: A Man of Many Roles
Matt McGorry: A Man of Many Roles

The Unlikely Powerlifter grew from strength sports to high-budget production without losing sight of where he started.

Marketing Opportunities for Your Sports Business
Marketing Opportunities for Your Sports Business

Most start-up or very small businesses can’t afford much advertising.

elitefts Roundtable: Office Space
elitefts Roundtable: Office Space

Let’s face it – for most of the members of the EliteFTS Q&A staff, the internet has been both a blessing and a curse

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