Do Great Things Episodes

Ron is currently the CEO of Daxko but spent 26 years with Reynolds & Reynolds--the leading tech company in the retail automotive space. Jeff founded Club Automation which Daxko acquired in January, 2018. This chat with these two highly seasoned executives runs the gamut from the benefits of partnering, why you should consider this path when the time comes, how to vet an appropriate partner, how nascent the fitness industry is tech wise, and much more!

Hari Singh was the Dairy Barn President for 15 years and learned about this "CrossFit thing" when it started making waves in NYC. He became a convert and started CrossFit NYC (the 16th CrossFit affiliate in the world.) With 26 instructors on staff and 2 locations, "We never thought we'd get 30 people!" he jokes. Hari has a strong relationship with Greg Glassman the Founder and mentions, "He isn't saying anything different today than he has when we first started." How do you win in an industry wi...

One day, Elana Frankel, Co-Founder of Indigo & Haze--a highly curated CBD marketplace specializing in plant-based wellness, beauty, and living--was in Miami and the next? She was in the hospital having a CAT scan. The doctors still don't know what happened but they do know she suffered a TBI. (Traumatic brain injury.) Her road to recovery was accelerated due to her use of CBD tea, but she kept quiet about it. "3 or 4 years ago, CBD was underground, especially on the East Coast! People needed edu...

30 Minute HIT initially started in 2004 as a small idea that took hold in a "traditional" MMA gym. Now with 71 brick & mortar locations in Canada and the USA, it was, "Initially an experiment to see if people would get results and become attracted to the program. It kind of exploded and then we knew we had something really sustainable and we could grow," says Jackson Loychuk, Co-Founder. They brand has an incredibly devoted following. Everyone in their marketing is a client. They sold their fir...

Brian Gallagher and his partner started Throwback Fitness in April 2014 in NYC. They raised less than 100K from friends and family and crafted "the world's funnest workout." Both former investment bankers, neither had experience in fitness which was, "A big plus," says Gallagher. "We went lower risk initially because we didn't know what we were doing! We're students of the minimally viable product and wanted to just get something out there, tweak it and learn as we go. Not everything has to be p...

Tom Hatten, Mountainside Fitness Founder, signed his first lease in 1990 and went on to build 17 clubs, making the company the largest independent operator in Arizona. Each club has at least 80 group classes with 3 very large studios. With child care and many other amenities, "We live at the top of the middle" says President Craig Cote. With tremendous brand equity in the region, listen to learn more about how they continue to cement their spot in an extremely competitive landscape and what's in...

"The worst thing you can do as a gym owner is think because you work out, you know how to run a business," says Jim Czupil, Gold's Gym 2015 Franchisee of the Year. Jim was looking for his next step after retiring from the corporate world. He and his family now own 2 clubs which serve about 11,000 members combined. Learn more about his journey into the industry with Gold's. . . a brand who he's pleased to represent and notes, "They're absolutely there when you need them!"

Mark is a former finance executive who initially turned to fitness because it was a passion. "I thought I'd seed it, but I ended up running it going on 3+ years now!" he laughs. Zyn22 is a hybrid studio model based in the heartland of Texas combining Spinning and HIIT. They're getting a lot of attention, have a great handle on who they are (and who they cater to) and the demand for more is growing steadily. Listen now to learn more!

Eliud began his career climb at Sam's Club. His store alone generated nearly $250K per day. He gleaned a ton from that well-oiled machine and eventually built up 7 Gold's Gym's with his father and 4 siblings. "Our Dad taught us the value of hard work, and that helped make us who we are today," he states. The Garcia's have received multiple awards from Gold's corporate as top franchisees. Learn more about the pros and cons of working with family, starting from scratch, and more!

What did it take to secure the extremely valuable Brooklyn, Bronx, & Queens Crunch franchise market? "Chutzpah!" laughs owner Assaf Gal. With 6.5 million people in those areas combined, Assaf has 10 units secured with two open and a third on the way. He continues, "The brand will help bring people in the door, but when they get in, it's your people that need to engage with them and keep them in." If you're an entrepreneur thinking about entering into a franchise agreement with a HALO sector bran...

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