The 4X Olympia champion gave a glimpse into his net worth in an interview with the Iced Coffee Hour podcast. Cutler also talked about the income he made during his peak years while competing in bodybuilding competitions. Along with this, the legend shed light on how he managed bodybuilding and his businesses simultaneously. “A lot of endorsements turned into…other business for me”, Cutler spoke. Let’s dig into Cutler’s revelations.
Jay Cutler’s rare admissions about his income and participating in bodybuilding competitions
Cutler highlighted how he generated his income from supplements, clothes and DVD sales. The fact that Cutler is the owner of Cutler Nutrition only builds on this fact. Further, the Olympia champion mentioned how he had a business of online DVD sales which served a similar purpose. Continuing, he talked about his journey to Las Vegas to buy rental properties. Cutler recounted, “I was doing real estate.”
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Later, when asked about his income during his peak years, he says, “Probably two, two and a half million dollars”. The bodybuilder also remarked how difficult it was to do bodybuilding along with managing the business. “It hurt me a lot to get ready for contests”, Cutler admitted. He praises his team for constantly being around to help him.
The 4X Olympia champion also described a unique income source – doing guest appearances at events. Adding, he talked about how such events helped him earn revenue, and came with the benefits of free travel and new connections.
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Jay Cutler’s startling admissions of the time he didn’t have money
Recalling the time he shifted to California, Cutler revealed he had just enough money to go to the gym. The 4X Olympia champion narrated how he used to have gas shortages for his truck while driving, and never seemed to have enough. “I remember I used to scrounge up change with $2 of gas in my truck just to drive”, he related.
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Cutler’s statements reflect how his hard times did not break him but made him stronger. For bodybuilding fans, his journey from having less money to becoming a millionaire will always be inspiring. Which aspect of Cutler’s journey can you relate to? Let us know in the comments below.
