In this episode, we're pleased to present an informative and enlightening interview with Ben Ludwig, a growth pastor, and a fitness coach with a rather unique...
Category - Franchisee
As the CEO & Founder of KickHouse, a new boutique franchise currently with 35 open locations, Jessica Yarmey started the company in July 2020 (right...
"You have to crock pot a manager, you can't microwave one," is a quote Terry offered in his first appearance on HALO Talks - which subsequently made an...
As a newcomer to the HALO sector, Erick Donaldson built out 99 Bxng, to one of the top boxing clubs in the Tusla, OK area. Donaldson has always been in fitness...
"The first time I went to an Orange Theory, it was amazing! It was really inspiring!" says Mike Lewis. Mike and his son Jake own the Tuckahoe Area Developer...
As the Managing Director and Founder of Exaltare Capital, Omar's group was one of the first inside the Planet Fitness network. He was able to "see around the...
"We test where we know we can be true to ourselves. Where we don't test is to go trying to be everything to everybody else," states industry veteran Jay Wagnon...
In his wide-ranging career beginning at in film & TV at the WWE, to starting a rehab staffing business, to becoming the Red Cord North America distributor, and...
"The gym was full every day, even when the economy tanked. I always remembered that," states Alex Zaltsman. Alex now owns 3 Row Houses and 1 Pure Barre studio...
"Stay true to who your customers are. You also have to be ok not being appealable to everyone out there," states Andrew Hirsekorn, Principal & Founding Member...
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...
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...
"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...
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...
Blair provides the framework of MXM Medallia - the enterprise software that solves problems for fitness companies, with data visuals on UX & other vital...
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.
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...
Terry tells us why Orange Theory differs, offering "affordable group personal training," while also providing different perspectives on fitness as a whole.
Erica Lerner and Sara Fusco, Founders of Xtend Tribeca
The one that started it all! Mike Pesca host of The Gist podcast chats with Pete Moore, Founder of Integrity Square about the origins of the term "HALO," why...