A 40+ year industry veteran, Andrew began his career with Joe Cirulli--where shirts and ties were required for Nautilus instructors. . "which was the only...
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Jersey Strong used to be called WoW (Work Out World.) The club (which was started by Stephen's Mom) eventually morphed into one of the most well known...
How do you avoid standard interview responses? What's a better way to give & receive feedback? How do you get comfortable as the company rapidly expands...
With 20 years in the fitness industry and a former Danish national karate team member, Rasmus Ingerslev is a pioneer in helping to spread (and change the...
"The best ideas are the ones people struggled with themselves, and suddenly had that epiphany of a great solution. If they had this problems, probably someone...
"My motivation is to change the way people look at and experience life," states UFC Gyms President Adam Sedlack. A long time industry veteran, Adam moved 20...
Mike opened his Paramus, NJ location in 1992. As a former finance executive, he and his partner Art mused, "There was just something about bringing the...
"He & she who change the most number of lives, wins," state Don & Tammy Murphy. Don grew up in the industry. It was a family affair, always a part of his life...
With 30+ years in the beauty & skin care industry, Denise knows how to build and scale massive consumer brands from the ground up. How do you take a concept...
Formerly with World Bank and now at Bain since 2011, Chris discusses a (fairly) new type of instrument private equity firms are using these days--an Impact...
As a Portfolio Manager in Emerging Markets at Blackrock for over 8 years, Nicholas effectively created his own "HALO portal" within the massive organization...
"We launched for a very simple reason: It was way too hard to find a great pair of workout shorts!" laughs Keith Nowak, Founder of Ten Thousand. They're now...
Macrolease has been serving clients in the HALO sector since 1969. Equipment financing has always been a critical part of the industry and Sal Venuto--VP at...
"Learning how to write is universal. It's never going anywhere," states John Romaniello. John has been named "Top 100 Most Influential People In Fitness." He...
"How we're accessing fitness has evolved. In the past, 2% of gym members were buying other fitness experiences. Now it's over 25%," says Founder and 20+ year...
First Credit is a leading company in the Accounts Receivable space with an impressive, 25 year history. They work with over 4,000 clubs and have integrations...
Workout Anytime began in Douglasville, Georgia in 1999 with a converted, 3,200 square foot facility. After 10 months, they had $800,000 in receivables and...
"Why wouldn't you give free sessions? It doesn't cost you anything!" is an incorrect and unfortunately, all-too-common refrain that 22+ year industry veteran...
86% of athletes recruited into their first jobs are promoted within 18 months. However, 64% are graduating without a job in hand. 97% are not receiving a job...
Dr. Jaime Schehr is one of a small number of people who is both a Registered Dietitian and Naturopathic Physician. After serving as a clinician in Mount Sinai...
"You have to have sat on the operating side of the table if you want to be really effective in this space," states Leigh Randall, Managing Partner of Topspin...
"I'm naturally scrappy, I love a good challenge. . . I don't need to be a hero and do it alone!" says Jackie Stauffer, CEO & Founder of the innovative company...
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...
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...
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...
"Save your money before you open your studio. You should have a minimum 3 months, preferably 6, of your operating budget in the bank before you open," states...
Focused on the place where "entertainment meets fitness," Crunch Fitness was a huge game changer when they first started. Cyrus, an 18+ year industry veteran &...
Wayne Strobel's ambitious goal is to have Beachbox become, "The Disney of health and wellness, creating cohesive brand experiences in our studios, at home, on...
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...
With two successful exits behind her, Founder Gail Levy wanted to aid a friend who was searching for something to minimize effects of chemotherapy. With 150...
Using a device called the Cryoskin (and in only 28 minutes per session) how does $38K in revenue the first month with no advertising sound? "It's already...
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...
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...
Indoor cycling without the mirrors?! YES! And there's a specific reason why Nick Staples, Founder of Zenergy, does it that way. Zenergy started in Charleston...
"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...
Mark Page 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+...
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...
What did it take to secure the extremely valuable Brooklyn, Bronx, & Queens Crunch franchise market? "Chutzpah!" laughs owner Assaf Gal. With 6.5 million...
"Personal Training is a profession. It's not a hobby. It's not just waiting tables until your big break comes along. You're dealing with people's health...
Stacey started her own brand in 2003 surrounded by a ton of celebrity press. She quickly made back the initial investment of $30,000, scaled the company, and...
Rick started as a trainer in 1992 and opened Alloy Personal Training in a small, hard-to-reach, Georgia city. A large Gold’s Gym owner saw the fantastic...
Diagnosed with depression and anxiety when he was younger, Adam Greenfeld has been his own ‘guinea pig’ for years. He’s remained incredibly driven to find...
"Women really want to help each other, but how do they do that in a bigger and broader way while also learning themselves?" was a key question Cate Luzio asked...
"I am the super user in this market. I wasn’t analyzing the data after the fact,” says FORTE Founder, Lauren Foundos. Launched in May 2015, learn how this...
"It’s OK to not expand!" said 15+ year industry veteran Mel Tempest. Learn how she started from zero and, with no business background, built her club into what...
Sensei Mirrione is a 30+ year karate instructor who began training at 8 and was bullied himself. “When kids learn to give, they believe in themselves, when...
Visionary Founder of Juice Press (85 stores & counting) Marcus Antebi says, “For entrepreneurs, the greatest lesson should be Enlightenment 101!” A retired...
"Results=retention=referrals=revenue," says Tallman. This 15+ year industry vet & seasoned operator shares his expertise on everything from franchising to...
During the week of Nov 10, 2018 Integrity Square spearheaded a project helping the FDNY Foundation raise 145K+ in equipment & cash for FDNY’s Bravest! Fitness...
A hybrid of fitness & beauty that can generate significant revenues in 250-500 sq feet. A feeder to your club that brings in a different type of customer. A...
“Play where your budget will allow,” says Robert Creech, CEO of Desoto Athletic Clubs. In 2014 they “blew up their business” to move with the market, redid...
“Fashion or function?” “What's the most misunderstood aspect of building a gym?” Rudy Fabiano leads the field in fitness facility design and discusses how...
"A B2B budget is my indicator of a swell,” says CRO of ShapeLog, Brian Hayden. Learn some tips and strategies this seasoned entrepreneur uses to “get ready for...
Robert Swan is the first person to walk to both the North and South Poles. Learn how he did it—and how you can make a difference, both for the Earth and in...
No wall-mounted barre? No problem! These co-founders adopted and scaled an incredibly popular concept that helps big-box gyms retain and attract members...
Daniel Freedman saw an old problem with fresh eyes. BurnAlong is a platform that’s changing the landscape of how companies exercise. Learn how he did it.
Mike shares his technology background & how JAM provides an 'on demand' fitness software to help members self direct machines & monitor HR, calories & climbs.
Listen to how Jeff has made his move from the music to the fitness industry, and how he & his team plan to scale opportunities for athletes & organizations.
David focuses on the science behind creating impeccable impressions throughout spaces to enhance the experience before, during, and after a workout.
From Australia to San Francisco, Tristan has worked with numerous software products within the health & fitness industry. As a result, he's been able to solve...
Hear their notions of how fitness ties to personal integrity, and reasons why the corporate world is becoming more fitness-minded with successful team building.
Revenue Management & Strategic Partnerships at Gold's Gym, Josh Rider discuss his business background, and the future of Gold’s Gym with advancements in video...
Gold Gym’s Chief Marketing Officer, Dave Reiseman, sheds light on the operations from his start to now, how the composition of marketing for the brand & beyond...
Kimberly discusses market changes “while staying authentic to your brand” as an advisor in the boutique fitness space of spinning, yoga, & fitness programming.
Lindsey discusses WIFA, the strategies in place for supporting women leaders, sharing inspiration and information, and ways for more women to join industry.
Greg shares his marketing experience with health clubs on membership sales, creating email and print graphics and the wide ranging evolution of delivery tools.
Blair provides the framework of MXM Medallia - the enterprise software that solves problems for fitness companies, with data visuals on UX & other vital...
Meredith touches on the impacts of IHRSA's fundraising and PR efforts: to raise political awareness on the benefits of healthy lifestyle choices in society
Card has created an unscripted blog which provides great ideas on improving club experiences, such as scaling economically, & using emerging technologies.
We learn how Ginger began as an aerobic instructor, to opening up her own franchise with Golds Gym, to now having a reputation of pure success.
Adam shares the benefits of taking on a growth equity partner, identifying personality fits, & how companies can get support to professionalize & grow business.
Jesse’s focus is to bring healthy lifestyles to all. The approach is connecting content, equipment, experience, and shares his take on commercial markets.
Justin & Nathan discuss innovative action to being a service retailer in the health industry, and by leading with service first, then product and membership.
If you're into Business Intelligence, specifically the technology side in terms of recent innovation, you'll want to listen on Andres Moran, CEO of IKizmet...
Al talks on the positives & negatives of the fitness industry, & how Motionsoft provides solutions with advanced cloud-based club management software...
Catch Dana Milkie on #HALOTalks where we discuss his role at InTouch, the global leader in solutions to acquire and retain members for the Health & Fitness...
David discusses being an entrepreneur, rebranding fitness clubs, industry landscape changes, and how he's reinvented his business and its offerings.
"It all comes down to unit economics" - David Hardy, a Partner at @orangetheory Fitness & President of Franvest Capital Partners, as he discusses the rules and...
Worts discusses how the culture translates from their trained staff to the members; Crunch provides feeling and emotion in a class; why they are different; and...
Listen in on how Collective Wellness Group has become one of the largest fitness chains in Australia with 470 businesses open, during our talk with their...
Chuck shares the journey and philosophy of his business, and the science behind finding the optimal alignment when seeking partners.
Terry tells us why Orange Theory differs, offering "affordable group personal training," while also providing different perspectives on fitness as a whole.
Listen in on how Emmett Williams, President of Myzone has shaped the business behind #heartratetracking
Robert Barker, CEO of Precor
Paul brings attention to the importance of becoming more efficient in the disciplines of doing business, as correct procedure is essential for optimal strategy.
Amro sheds light on his entrepreneurial journey, and community & energy building to creating a space for personal connections, and professional collaborations.
Jasmin discusses her Integrative Health business and her workshops which focus on digestion, nutrition, mental & emotional health, and empathy in the workplace.
Gary and Ellen Patrick of Breathe Salt Rooms
Matt Spielman, SVP Talent & Performance at Integrity Square
Kari Saitowitz, founder of the Fhitting Room
Eric Casaburi, CEO of Retro Fitness
Amanda Freeman, founder of SLT
Erica Lerner and Sara Fusco, Founders of Xtend Tribeca
Ross shares how he followed passions & curiosity, moving out of health clubs and into the juice bar industry. He then touches on the future moves of Pure Green.
Wayne Kimmel, Managing Partner of SeventySix Capital
Pete Moore Discusses the HALO Effect
Stephen Skoler of Journey Meditation
Matt Allison of SpaceCycle