Podcast appearances and mentions of chuck runyon

In our first Mentor Series pairing, Chuck Runyon, co-founder of Anytime Fitness, the world's largest fitness franchise chain, and its parent company Purpose Brands (formerly Self Esteem Brands), which includes Orangetheory Fitness, Waxing the City, and several other franchise businesses in beauty and fitness talks about transitioning out the CEO role to board chair. He offers advice to Melanie Richards, founder and CEO of goGLOW. Richards started her spray tan business in 2011 and with seven corporate stores open, she started franchising in 2024. Now with 78 units sold across the country, Richards is navigating the change from scrappy founder to leader of a national brand. Plus: Office Hours wtih the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University. Economics professor Louis Johnston offers advice to founders on knowing what you're best at, what to hire out, and the importance of telling the story of your business.

Chuck Runyon, the CEO at Self Esteem Brands including the wildly popular Anytime Fitness, explains the 4 P's of work, and the importance of finding your purpose, combining brain power with HEART power.Hear Chuck's full interview in Episode 220 of The Action Catalyst.

Chuck Runyon, the CEO at Self Esteem Brands including the wildly popular Anytime Fitness, covers ROEI vs ROI, the 4 P's of work, finding your purpose, the business lesson of It's a Wonderful Life, the balance of work and play, and why Anytime spends the big bucks as a company on tattoos.

Chuck Runyon - CEO, Co-Founder at Self Esteem Brands, LLC, Anytime Fitness, Waxing the City, The Bar Method, Basecamp Fitness

Meet Dave Mortensen, the visionary co-founder and president of Self Esteem Brands, who along with partner and co-founder Chuck Runyon, have taken the franchise world by storm with the renowned Anytime Fitness brand, now over 5,500 locations strong, across 41 countries! From being inspired by the structure of companies like Pizza Hut and McDonalds, to creating a global fitness phenomenon, Dave's story is a testament to the power of passion and perseverance. He and Chuck transformed a college dropout story into a consulting firm, and then into a franchising legacy! Even in the face of adversity, like the sudden pivot during the COVID-19, Anytime Fitness demonstrated unmatched resilience, transitioning from celebrating major achievements to navigating a world in lockdown - and emerged stronger!  Commitment runs deep, literally under the skin, with customers inking their allegiance at the brand's very own tattoo parlor.  With a diverse portfolio that includes Waxing the City, Basecamp Fitness, and The Bar Method, the focus remains on global expansion, now with more locations opening internationally than domestically.   Pioneering the digital transformation of fitness, Anytime Fitness integrates cutting-edge Apple Fitness Plus content into their app, offering digital gym access and solidifying their bond with consumers. Dave celebrates the spirit of franchising and service-oriented brands, emphasizing the importance of listening to franchisees. With AI-driven personalization, the brand aims to revolutionize member motivation and health improvement. As for community impact, Dave is actively educating policymakers on the value of franchising and supporting both franchisees and franchisors. In a heartfelt conclusion, Dave encourages following your passions and is generously offering personal insights to those interested in the franchise industry.      

Are you headed back to the gym in 2024? Anytime Fitness CEO Chuck Runyon joined Jason to talk about some fitness myths and strategies to stick with fitness routines.

Chuck Runyon, CEO of Anytime Fitness, discusses rising consumer demand for personalized fitness experiences. Catharine Bond Hill, Managing Director at Ithaka S+R and former President at Vassar College, shares her thoughts on college admission policies.Hosts: Scarlet Fu and Bailey Lipschultz. Producer: Paul Brennan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck Runyon, CEO of Anytime Fitness, discusses rising consumer demand for personalized fitness experiences. Catharine Bond Hill, Managing Director at Ithaka S+R and former President at Vassar College, shares her thoughts on college admission policies.Hosts: Scarlet Fu and Bailey Lipschultz. Producer: Paul Brennan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg News US Semiconductor & Networking Reporter Ian King explains how Nvidia, the world's most valuable chipmaker, forecast sales that blew past analysts estimates, showing how booming demand for artificial intelligence processors has the potential to reshape the sector. Morgan Paxhia, Co-Founder of Poseidon Investment Management, discusses investing in cannabis through an ETF. Chuck Runyon, CEO at Anytime Fitness, talks about seeing increased global demand for health and wellness. And We Drive to the Close with Lauren Sanfilippo, Senior Investment Strategy Analyst for the Chief Investment Office at Bank of America Corporation. Hosts: Carol Massar and Matt Miller. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg News US Semiconductor & Networking Reporter Ian King explains how Nvidia, the world's most valuable chipmaker, forecast sales that blew past analysts estimates, showing how booming demand for artificial intelligence processors has the potential to reshape the sector. Morgan Paxhia, Co-Founder of Poseidon Investment Management, discusses investing in cannabis through an ETF. Chuck Runyon, CEO at Anytime Fitness, talks about seeing increased global demand for health and wellness. And We Drive to the Close with Lauren Sanfilippo, Senior Investment Strategy Analyst for the Chief Investment Office at Bank of America Corporation. Hosts: Carol Massar and Matt Miller. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's special midweek episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, we were at the European Health & Fitness Forum where we caught up with people from the industry to get their thoughts on: The state of the fitness industry today What they think are the biggest challenges facing the industry And what their predictions for the future To name a few, we sat down with: IHRSA's CEO & President, Liz Clark CEO of Anytime Fitness, Chuck Runyon And CEO of SweatWorks, Mohammed Iqbal Enjoy this week's special midweek episode!   To learn more about EuropeActive, click here! https://www.europeactive.eu/ To learn more about IHRSA, click here! https://www.ihrsa.org/ To learn more about Anytime Fitness, click here! https://www.anytimefitness.com/ To learn more about SweatWorks, click here! https://www.sweatworks.com/ To learn more about Singapore Fitness Alliance, click here! https://sgfitnessalliance.com/ To learn more about Basic-Fit, click here! https://www.basic-fit.com/ To learn more about 4GLOBAL, click here! https://4global.com/ To learn more about Good Soul Hunting, click here! https://www.goodsoulhunting.com/ To learn more about Body Fit Training, click here! https://www.bodyfittraining.com/

We have an exciting episode for you today!   Erik is joined by Dave Mortensen, co-founder of  @Self Esteem Brands . Mortensen revolutionized the fitness industry when he and Chuck Runyon co-founded Anytime Fitness – an alternative to big-box gyms.   ​ @Anytime Fitness  has now scaled to over 5000 open locations worldwide and is on pace to open 10k locations.   The pair dive deep into topics like:   -Mistakes most brands make early on -How to view and engage with competitors -How to have successful partnerships -What strong leadership looks like for a brand or family of brands -The advantages of being part of a family of brands -The smartest people in franchising -and MUCH MORE!   Enjoy today's episode of Franchise Secrets!   Did you know you can listen to the Franchise Secrets Podcast on your favorite platforms? Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BpskQS... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...   Learn more about my franchisee mastermind here: www.franchisetribe.com ⬅   Learn more about my franchisor mastermind here: www.franchisortribe.com ⬅   Learn more about my passive investing mastermind here: www.tribeofinvestors.com ⬅   Want to buy a franchise? Connect with me here: https://forms.gle/n4JedEuU5p7asE617 ⬅   Want to franchise your business? Connect with me here: https://forms.gle/n4JedEuU5p7asE617 ⬅   Don't forget to subscribe to the Franchise Secrets Youtube channel so you don't miss out on any content! http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGL_D....   Add Erik as a friend on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erik.v.horn/   Follow Erik on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erikvanhorn/   Connect with Erik on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanhorn/   Erik Van Horn is a franchising specialist, and expert in multi-unit, semi-absentee franchise business ownership. From entrepreneur to regional developer, and investor to consultant, Erik has worn many hats over the last two decades, which has provided him unique insight into complex aspects of the industry. If you're a franchisee, a franchisor, or one aspiring to be, subscribe to the Franchise Secrets channel and visit www.FranchiseSecrets.com for even more tactical and practical tools to help you buy, grow, and sell franchises like an expert.

President Biden announced an initiative today to try and get people thinking about fitness and health again. Chuck Runyon is the CEO of Anytime Fitness and joined Jason to talk about their involvement.

Conik Runyon's education in culture started as a kid, going to the Anytime Fitness conferences with his dad and seeing people who loved that brand so much that they tattooed the logo on their bodies. And today, he's the owner of Basecamp Fitness Chicago, a newer entrant into the fitness scene. And I don't even really want to mention his dad except to say this: Conik was born into a world of fitness culture as the son of Chuck Runyon, Co-founder of Anytime fitness and CEO of Self-Esteem Brands (which owns and operates franchise brands like Anytime Fitness, The Bar method, Waxing the City and Basecamp Fitness). Conik graduated from college in 2021 and lobbied to open the first Basecamp fitness location in Chicago.The education in culture under his dad served him as he set off to learn on his own and operate his own business. To read between the lines, Conik appreciates what he's learned, but has a fire in his belly to create something for himself. You'll hear him share how he builds culture among the members at the newest Basecamp Fitness in Chicago. And honestly, it's like a textbook in community building that flows out of him, but at the heart of his methodology is making members the center of the universe at Basecamp, celebrating them and never letting them feel alone in class.For example, I went to a class last week - I'm kind of there a lot - and in my class, there was a woman who was new to class on the bike next to me.The manager, who was also taking class, singled me out and said, don't let her get lost. And then said, “Ellen, stick with Jeana.” I felt responsible for her - I really did - so I checked in with her throughout class to make sure she was ok. And that might feel like a small thing, but it's actually a really, really big thing if you're new to class. The management team made sure that someone checked in on her, learned her name, and had her back while she experienced something new. And all of that was happening while Conik wasn't even there - he talks about how he leads in a way that empowers his time to try new things, solve problems on their own and be accountable for the members in the space. For listening, you'll also have access to a special offer, which is good for one free week at all Basecamp locations nationwide. Check our show notes for the link and for more information on where you can find basecamp.Resources:Get a free week at Basecamp Fitness (any location) here.Learn more about Basecamp FitnessFollow Basecamp Fitness on Instagram Follow Basecamp Fitness Chicago on InstagramFollow Conik on InstagramOn this episode, you'll also hear from Brooke Daniels, an aSweatLife ambassador who is loving Basecamp right now. 

In this episode, David sits down with Chuck Runyon, CEO and Co-founder of Self Esteem Brands, to discuss why great teams run on trust. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com Buy David's NEWEST Book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

Welcome back to The More We Know Podcast- Because the more we know, the more we grow! Your mentor today: Chuck Runyon. Chuck Runyon is the co-founder and CEO of Anytime Fitness, the world's largest co-ed fitness club franchise. Think of them like the Mcdonald's of fitness! With MILLIONS worldwide at 4000+ gyms, the company does BILLIONS of revenue a year. With more than 20 years of experience managing, owning and franchising health clubs, Chuck Runyon has distinguished himself as a leading authority in the field of fitness. Runyon revolutionized the fitness industry when he and Dave Mortensen co-founded Anytime Fitness – an alternative to big-box gyms which typically feature expensive “frills” that few members actually use or need. Under Runyon's leadership, Anytime Fitness has earned numerous industry accolades, including the #1 Franchise on the planet, according to Entrepreneur magazine in 2015 & 2016, “One of America's Most Promising Companies,” according to Forbes, and the “Fastest-Growing Fitness Club in the world,” according to the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA). Additionally, Anytime Fitness has been honored as a “Top Franchise for Minorities” and “The Best Place to Work in Minnesota” three years in a row. In 2012, Self Esteem Brands, the parent company of Anytime Fitness, acquired Waxing the City under Chuck's leadership. Waxing the City specializes in providing outstanding, high-quality facial and body waxing services for women and men. Waxing the City has been named in Entrepreneur Magazine's “Top New Franchise” list. Also owns  The Bar Method and Basecamp Fitness You are in for a treat with one of the rare few who succeed with building a billion dollar empire, and still serve as CEO. One of my favorite interviews. Listen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704​Subscribe ⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeerCheck out Chuck's company: https://www.anytimefitness.com/ . His firm today  serves millions of people in 40 countries. More about Self Esteem Brands here: https://www.sebrands.com

Dream, network, push the vision forward- pretty soon things fall in line.  During this episode of the Rebel and Be Well Podcast we had the fortune of interviewing polar explorer Ann Bancroft. Not only a renowned adventurer, but one of the world's preeminent polar explorers and an internationally recognized leader who is dedicated to inspiring women and girls around the world to unleash the power of their dreams. Through her various roles as an explorer, educator, sought-after speaker and philanthropist, Ann believes that by sharing stories related to her dreams of outdoor adventure, she can help inspire a global audience to pursue their individual dreams. Ann's teamwork and leadership skills have undergone severe tests during her polar expeditions and provided her with opportunities to shatter female stereotypes. The tenacity and courage that define her character have earned Ann worldwide recognition as one of today's most influential role models for women and girls. She has been named among Glamour magazine's "Women of the Year" (2001); featured in the book Remarkable Women of the Twentieth Century (1998); inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame (1995); named Ms. magazine's "Woman of the Year" (1987); and honored with numerous other awards for her accomplishments. Ann's passion for exploring our natural world is matched by her enthusiasm for teaching children. After earning a bachelor of science degree in physical education from the University of Oregon, Ann taught physical and special education in Minneapolis and Saint Paul and coached various high school sports. Ann founded the Ann Bancroft Foundation (ABF) in 1991 to support the educational mission of the historic all-women's Antarctic polar expedition in 1993.  On this episode we talk about discovering passion and purpose. Ann discusses how finding greater purpose, and a broader mission than your own ambition, is the true game changer and catalyst for reaching remarkable goals.  We asked Ann: What is the journey of finding and maintaining purpose in life? Share with us decisions that you'll never forget. Where are the lessons that add to the richness of life? What else we covered: - Moments of truth - Batting isolation and ambiguity when we are unable to plan and find security - Using nature as the classroom to learn and find your way- expediting the learning process - How community operates as a true pillar in health - Never stop doing the basics - Do your homework, and always come prepared - Fire Round - books, what we need more of in the world, new things to try, sitting in the gray and personality traits   - One simple tool to help maintain resilience "When you cast your net, you do catch a lot of wonderful fish who will have the same passion for what you want to do, and they join in." - Ann Bancroft, Author, Polar Explorer, and ABF Founder Resources - Get more information about Ann Bancroft's Foundation, and it's life-changing programs below: https://www.annbancroftfoundation.org/ (https://www.annbancroftfoundation.org/) - Meet and learn from Ann in-person winter 2022 during her keynote at February Love Work retreat- open to all. The event is hosted in conjunction with SEB (Anytime Fitness): https://thepointretreats.com/program-retreat/504 (https://thepointretreats.com/program-retreat/504) Experiences Cold Plunge Dog Sledding Wim Hof Breathwork Massages & Meditation Ice Bar at Chuck Runyon's Cabin Retreat Objectives Deepen understanding of self through personal and professional assessments & activities. Learn how to apply the 4 P's of LoveWork into life and work. Understand how to develop a transformative mindset that can allow you to change for the better. Discover the beauty and joy of purpose, giving and receiving. Embrace the fun, adventure, and play in trying something new. Space and time for self-care, self-compassion and self-love. Create a community that will...

Chief Revolution Officer John DiJulius of the DiJulius Group talks with the legend of corporate culture, Chuck Runyon. Chuck is the CEO and co-founder of Self Esteem Brands, LLC, Anytime Fitness, Waxing the City, The Bar Method, Basecamp Fitness, Provision Security, Healthy Contributions, and Nutrition U. Chuck has created one of the most amazing internal work cultures for his employees and franchisees. More than 5,000 employees and customers (members) have Anytime Fitness tattoos!  You will learn: The purpose and vision of Self Esteem Brands Why employee culture should be your obsession What the 4 P's are and how they drive everything SEB does How they navigated the pandemic which crushed the fitness industry How a World Class experience starts at Headquarters How SEB is dealing with the great resignation era and the gig economy Resources mentioned: www.thedijuliusgroup.com https://thedijuliusgroup.com/the-customer-service-revolution-podcast/ Chuck's book: Love Work: Inspire a high-performing work culture at the center of people, purpose, profits, and play https://smile.amazon.com/Love-Work-Chuck-Runyon-ebook/dp/B074MV6KC3/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=chuck+runyon&qid=1631279377&sr=8-1 Self Esteem Brands: https://www.sebrands.com/ If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go over to our podcast page at https://thedijuliusgroup.com/the-customer-service-revolution-podcast to download it.  *** EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

For Chuck Runyon, CEO of Self Esteem Brands, building Anytime Fitness into one of the largest and most valuable non-food franchises in the world takes passion and resolve in equal measure. Being at the helm during the shutdown of more than 4,000 mom-and-pop franchises around the world during the pandemic was a challenge few could have weathered so successfully. Now Anytime Fitness and Self Esteem's other health, fitness and nutrition brands are roaring back to life to the delight of its legions of countless fans -- even gym fanatics in Antarctica -- who bare their Anytime tattoos with pride. He's clearly on to something you should know about.Plus we discuss marketing the Covid vaccine. 

Chuck Runyon is the co-founder of Anytime Fitness and CEO of Self Esteem Brands.   Today, he joins Amanda to talk about how he identified and solved real world problems in the gym industry. They talk about the importance of mental health, and how solving your issues can impact the world around you.   https://twitter.com/chuckrunyon https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckrunyon/                                             Please check out our website at fasterwaytofatloss.com and take advantage of our free quiz where you'll learn what intermittent fasting protocol is right for you - in addition to receiving a free sample meal plan!

Today, we're talking about offices and the workplace. For many organizations, this month marks a full year since they closed traditional offices in response to the pandemic. While technological advances have always presented a looming promise of work-from-anywhere, the actual practice this past year has shown that working from home non-stop can be isolating and lonely, draining with non-stop video calls and emails, and a true pain-in-the-neck…as well as back and hips, without the proper desk set-up.Yet, at the same time, we've proved we can be productive, maybe even more so, with the freedoms afforded by this arrangement and the lack of commutes. With vaccines rolling out, there is a rising expectation offices will re-open. As they do, the big question is, what will they look like? To quote Chuck Runyon, co-founder of Anytime Fitness and CEO of Self-Esteem Brands, we weren't really that healthy before the pandemic. We can't go back to what we were.So, does this present an opportunity for a great reset? Will we see workplaces as more than a destination to work at our desks? With us today are two people who bring a unique view to the world of workplace design.Jennifer Stukenberg is a principal at BWBR and a workplace strategist who has spent a significant portion of her career working on designs for healthcare. An interior designer, she has bridged the gap between workplace and healthcare design to find the influences in each that can benefit the other.  She is also an accredited professional through the International WELL Building Institute that advocates for approaches to buildings, organizations, and communities to promote the health and well-being of people. Tina Fisher is both a certified interior designer and a LEED accredited professional in interior design and construction.  A design leader at BWBR, like Jennifer, her background spans both health care and workplace environments, studying the complex needs of organizations and their stakeholders to shape environments that are energizing and engaging as well as efficient. Hosted by James Lockwood.

A business is only as good as the people behind it. As such, it is very important for business owners and leaders to learn how to bring out the best in their team. In today’s episode, Steve Farber brings out a guest who has the perfect formula for that! He interviews Chuck Runyon, the CEO of Self Esteem Brands and the co-founder of the world’s largest and fastest-growing fitness club, Anytime Fitness. Here, Chuck lets us in on his Anytime Fitness Formula that revolves around people, purpose, profits, and play. He takes us deep into the center of his leadership philosophy on ROEI (Return In Emotional Investment), where he shows just how love truly is damn good business. Follow this great conversation to learn more and get a sneak peek into Chuck’s book, Love Work. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Love Is Just Damn Good Business community today:stevefarber.comSteve Farber LinkedInSteve Farber InstagramSteve Farber TwitterSteve Farber FacebookLove Is Just Damn Good Business YouTube

An interview with Chuck Runyon, CEO and Co-Founder at Self Esteem BrandsFor us to get through these very trying times, we've got to have the emotional strength and mindset to do that, and that starts with physical activity Chuck RunyonPhysical activity as essentialFitness as one piece of mental and physical healthRemoving barriers to active lifestylesTeaching kids to be physically active so they grow up to be active adultsThe dual pandemics of COVID and physical inactivity/sedentary behaviorExercise as better than medicineThe fitness industry as a partner with healthcarePhysical activity as essential now more than everPhysical activity in a post-COVID worldClosing the health loophttps://www.movetolivemore.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/move-to-live-more@MovetoLiveMore

“We do not want to go back to being the way we were,” says Chuck Runyon, co-founder and CEO of Self Esteem Brands, the parent company to Anytime Fitness, Bar Method, Basecamp, and Waxing in the City. Anytime, the largest of the brands, has nearly 5,000 franchise locations on seven continents—all of which had to shut down over the course of about five weeks due to Covid-19. For a company based in Minnesota, Anytime Fitness was early to realize the potentially catastrophic threat of the coronavirus because of its clubs in China. But even as those locations shut down, Runyon says, “We thought it would be contained. After Anytime’s 20 clubs in Italy closed, “it escalated quickly.” In the U.S., Missouri clubs were the first to close and then every day, every week, came another. “Like dominoes.” “In all the years we’ve sat around in meetings of what if…never did any of us anticipate shutting down nearly 5,000 clubs around in the world in five weeks.” But since they have, Runyon says he wants to make the most of the unprecedented experience. “Let’s learn, let’s adapt, and let’s be better because of it.” Anytime, Bar and Basecamp have been releasing digital content including coaching, workouts and even recipes and nutrition tips. Some of the content is free to the public and has drawn a new audience. Going forward, Runyon says, “We want to make sure we offer an omni channel experience.” Changes will also come to Self Esteem Brands’ home office in Woodbury, Minn. where around 350 employees work. “We’ll be more nimble, faster, and adopt some work from home policies. We’ll analyze travel…I think we can be leaner, and every bit as productive.” One thing Runyon doesn’t think will change: enthusiasm for the gym. “Eighty percent of health club members say they are looking forward to getting back,” Runyon says. “I think it’s going to be a mini-January…. with a nice surge of people wanting to get back to normal.” Anytime is prepared to step up its cleaning protocol, modify traffic, and whatever else is required. “There’s no playbook for this,” he says. “I’ve been unbelievably proud of how the team has adapted so quickly, It’s been an incredible experience in so many ways.” After our conversation with Runyon, who previously appeared on By All Means with his co-founder and president of Self Esteem Brands Dave Mortensen, we go back to the classroom with University of St. Thomas marketing professor Gino Giovanelli. “The thing I loved about my classroom was the community. It’s the same for a health club. What they’re selling is camaraderie.”

Over 4,000 people have tattoos of the Anytime Fitness running man logo. But as Chuck Runyon tells it, those tattoos aren’t about the Anytime Fitness brand but instead it’s a statement of the personal transformation that each individual has experienced. Chuck is the co-founder and CEO of Self Esteem Brands, one of the top 25 franchise systems in the world and the parent company of Anytime Fitness, Waxing the City, Basecamp Fitness, and The Bar Method. We sat down to talk about the history of Self Esteem Brands, how they have built a franchise platform, and why they ended up building a full-time tattoo studio in their headquarters.

Over 4,000 people have tattoos of the Anytime Fitness running man logo. But as Chuck Runyon tells it, those tattoos aren’t about the Anytime Fitness brand but instead it’s a statement of the personal transformation that each individual has experienced. Chuck is the co-founder and CEO of Self Esteem Brands, one of the top 25 franchise systems in the world and the parent company of Anytime Fitness, Waxing the City, Basecamp Fitness, and The Bar Method. We sat down to talk about the history of Self Esteem Brands, how they have built a franchise platform, and why they ended up building a full-time tattoo studio in their headquarters.

The Franchise News Podcast for the week ending February 21, 2020.   In the news this week: The International Franchise Association #AB5 Neighborly, Mike Bidwell Global Franchise Magazine Self Esteem Brands, Chuck Runyon, Dave Mortensen Wild Birds Unlimited, Paul Pickett Sport Clips, Gordon Logan Bloomin' Brands, Outback Steakhouse, Brett Patterson, Gregg Scarlett Papa John's, Amanda Clark C3, Bradford, Reynolds Checkers & Rally's, Frances Allen Marriott International, Jim Scholefield Inspire Brands, Rusty Taco, Brendan Mauri American Family Care, Sean Hart Forbes MFV Expos Franchisors.com Canadian Franchise Association Franchise Update Media Social Joey  

With more than 20 years of experience managing, owning and franchising health clubs, Chuck Runyon has distinguished himself as a leading authority in the field of fitness. Chuck revolutionized the fitness industry when he and Dave Mortensen co-founded Anytime Fitness – an alternative to big-box gyms which typically feature expensive “frills” that few members actually use or need. Under his leadership, Anytime Fitness has earned numerous industry accolades, including the #1 Franchise on the planet, according to Entrepreneur magazine, “One of America’s Most Promising Companies,” according to Forbes, and the “Fastest-Growing Fitness Club in the world,” according to the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA). Last Sunday, the trophy wall at Anytime Fitness and Self Esteem Brands took on yet another crowning honor, when the International Franchise Association presented Chuck and his co-founder and President, Dave Mortensen, it’s coveted Entrepreneur of the Year Award in front of 4,000 people, in attendance at its 60th Annual Convention, in Orlando.  Chuck Runyon talks about it all, on Franchise Today.  .  

Today, as most everyone settles back in following IFA Convention 2020, Franchise Today reprises my recent interview with IFA President and CEO, Robert Cresanti.  What a spectacular conference it was.    Back next week with IFA Award Winners, Chuck Runyon and Dave Mortensen, co-founders of Self Esteem Brands, parent company of Anytime Fitness, Waxing the City and more!

SEGMENT 1: One thing that we are all working on is how to become better leaders. Unless we can lead our team, we will never get the leverage to build a big and profitable company. My next guest, Chuck Runyon, Cofounder of Anytime Fitness, is here to share how he built a company that has close to 5000 franchise locations in over 50 countries across seven continents.SEGMENT 2: 50-70% of small businesses still don't have a website! Why? Many say they are intimidated by the process or don't need a website because they get business mainly through referrals. Here to show you how easy it is to build a website, and why it is so critical for small businesses to have one, is Jay Christensen, VP at Hostway.SEGMENT 3: Over my 30 years in small business, I have found that most owners don't have the financial habits to be successful with their company. Money strategist and business coach Matt Baker is here to share the seven financial habits of the most successful small business owners so you can learn which habits you need to adopt.Sponsored by Nextiva, LinkedIn, vCita and Blue Summit Supplies

Chuck Runyon and Dave Mortensen opened their first Anytime Fitness gym in 2002. Their concept was an alternative to big box gyms: A no-frills space with little supervision…just workout equipment that was available literally any time. Seventeen years later, Anytime Fitness is the world’s largest fitness franchise company with $2 billion in annual revenue and nearly 5,000 locations on all seven continents, thanks to a recent opening on a ship that spends half the year in Antarctica. Runyon and Mortensen created a parent company, Self Esteem Brands, that also includes Waxing The City, Basecamp Fitness and Bar Method. They’ve earned just about every entrepreneurial award imaginable – they’ve been recognized as one of America’s most promising companies by Forbes, and the fastest growing fitness club by the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association. They did it all on instinct and “grit.” As Runyon says, only half jokingly, “Our company wouldn’t hire us today.” The two share the lessons they’ve learned about leadership, wellness, and strategic growth. Says Runyon, “As leaders we need to celebrate when our team is doing well, but then we need to raise the bar again.” After our conversation with Runyon and Mortensen, we go back to the classroom with the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business. Marcella De La Torre, who teaches course on leadership and business ethics, highlights some of the keys to Anytime’s success. “They are constantly adjusting to the complexity of the business. As you grow, you need more complex strategic plans. They are not naïve.”

This week’s guest, together with his co-founder Chuck Runyon, made the bold decision to reinvent the culture of work in their business. Today their company, Anytime Fitness, is the world’s largest and fastest-growing coed fitness club franchise and has earned numerous industry awards including Top Global Franchise and one of America’s Most Promising Companies. Dave Mortensen is the President of Self Esteem Brands, the parent company of Anytime Fitness. He has been featured on ABC’s Secret Millionaire and Be The Boss Canada. He is a sought after speaker on leadership culture and employee engagement. He and his partner have also written a book, Love Work, about how to inspire a high performing culture at the center of people, purpose, profits and play. Marcel says that Dave and Chuck have revolutionized the fitness industry. He asks Dave to share how they did it. Dave replies they saw a gap in the industry and thought about how they fill that need by making fitness more accessible to people. He describes the changes they made to help their members make fitness a part of their lifestyle. Their franchise operates in 35 countries today and continues to grow. [4:52] “If you can’t lead the same way you want to be an example of your life, then how can you call yourself a leader?” Dave asks. [8:43] We all have challenging moments and those times impact our ability to be productive. Dave says that your team should be able to share their personal and work-related challenges so that you can help them grow in life. [9:45] Real love is being willing to provide some tough love along the way. When you love someone enough to be willing to tell someone what they need to hear, it’s amazing what they will do for themselves, which will, in turn, help you build a great organization. [12:39] Dave says that their business is built around the four P’s:  People: The most important part of the business is their staff. They invest 50% of time and energy on performance. The other 50% centers around their staff’s personal development. [14:52] Purpose: People want to work in an organization with a purpose. Start living out your purpose one person at a time, and it will spread until you have a movement. Speak your purpose, act on it, and live it. [15:46] Profits: A business cannot survive without profits. If you can drive profits, you can make a difference. Profit can be emotional as well as financial. Dave talks about ROEI - Return on Emotional Investment. You should invest your time in something that you love doing and you’re happy with. [16:40] Play: Don’t take yourself too seriously, Dave says. [17:47] Marcel asks: “Is it appropriate to express that much emotion in the workplace…?” Dave responds that it’s appropriate to be who you are as a person. People filter information either with their head first or their heart first. No matter which is true for you, the important thing is to be authentic. [20:38] Vulnerability is being open about the challenges you face. You grow and learn by being real about them. If a leader is vulnerable with his or her team, they will reciprocate. You can’t force vulnerability though. You can only ask great questions to draw vulnerability out of others. [22:54] Dave shares why he thinks there is still so much fear-based leadership in the workplace. He also gives advice about how to combat the fear. [25:04] People don’t give themselves enough credit, Dave finds. He wants to help people see themselves as great people that bring a lot in life. He urges listeners to put love in action, to believe in themselves and to love themselves first. “You’ll find great things that surround you,” he promises. [31:00] Marcel comments, “A healthy ROEI makes for a healthy bottom line and that is what creates a strong and healthy culture that's able to grow into the future.” [33:08]

Chuck Runyon is co-founder and CEO of Anytime Fitness, the largest co-ed fitness chain in the world, the No. 1 global franchise as ranked by Entrepreneur magazine, and Minnesota’s best place to work for several consecutive years as ranked by Minnesota Business Magazine.

Roshini is on-the-road at the Manova Summit in Downtown Minneapolis. She chats with Chuck Runyon, Co-Founder and CEO of Anytime Fitness. Learn more about the summit and Chuck's story on the latest edition of the Real Leaders with Roshini podcast.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Heather speaks with Chuck Runyon, Co-Founder and CEO of Self Esteem Brands, which most notably owns Anytime Fitness. Heather speaks with Chuck about his conversion to the Leader with Heart and his refreshing perspective on his role at the Founder and CEO of a highly successful brand. Key Takeaways *A leader’s job is to harvest the team’s ideas *Founders must give up control to scale *People want to know that they have impact * Sometimes the leader’s job to help their people to do less and prioritize *Leadership requires a certain level of selflessness *Before you run towards a goal, make sure to enlist as many voices as possible *Listen enough but not too much *There is an emotional price you have to pay to be a leader  

Chuck Runyon is the CEO of Self Esteem Brands, LLC, and Anytime Fitness, the world’s fastest growing gym brand. Since its founding in 2002 in a small town in Minnesota, Anytime Fitness has grown to over 4,500 locations serving 4 million members, and is currently on 6 continents. Chuck and his partner Dave Mortenson worked in the 1990s turning distressed clubs into profitable businesses, and realized that they could be streamlining their offerings to cater to the actual needs of their clients and using technology to provide 24/7 access to clients. Thus, Anytime Fitness was born, and today, Chuck is known as one of the industry's most inspiring influencers and heartfelt leaders. Building a great gym brand is not about the hardware like treadmills and top notch equipment, but about the software of emotion, listening and caring. How has Chuck managed to maintain this culture of empathy across all of his franchise locations? He dives into the role of purpose, and why it’s so important to harness the power of technology to provide the best customer experience possible. Tune in to find out more about how Chuck has scaled culture, and what lies ahead for this incredible brand and its founder.   Key Takeaways: [:54] Kelly introduces her guest for this episode — Chuck Runyon. [2:26] Chuck gives a verbal tour of the campus. [4:58] Where did Chuck start and how did he get to where he is today? [6:52] By the end of 2019, Anytime Fitness will have franchises on all 7 continents. [7:32] Chuck has made it his mission to cultivate and encourage emotional expression, which he talks about in his book, Love Work. He explains more about what that means. [9:09] How does empathy play into the club experience? [11:55] Where is Anytime Fitness today, and how does it fit into the broader fitness industry? [13:21] How does Chuck scale culture? [14:51] How does culture impact communication? [16:21] Technology should be the delivery system of the experience, not the experience itself. [17:28] What does the future look like for Anytime Fitness? [18:34] For up and coming club owners or those who want to take their club to the next level, what are the elements to focus on? [23:36] There's great power in purpose. [25:29] What lies ahead for Chuck?   Mentioned in This Episode: ABC Financial Services Kelly Card Chuck Runyon Anytime Fitness Self Esteem Brands, LLC Love Work, by Chuck Runyon and David Mortensen

What’s the secret to improving someone’s health and fitness? If you listen to Chuck Runyon, it sounds a lot like the secret to good leadership: listening, empathizing, being generous with your attention, and seeing your job as helping people unlock their full potential. As the co-founder of Self Esteem Brands and the CEO of Anytime Fitness, Chuck makes all of this happen every day. It’s impressive that his company has now opened over 4,000 gyms on all seven continents (they just announced a new gym in Antarctica!). What’s even more impressive is the leadership mantra he writes about in his book “Love Work”: the 4Ps of People, Purpose, Profits and Play. In this wide-ranging interview, you’ll learn how Chuck and his business partner have built an award-winning culture that has changed the lives of his members, employees, franchisees and communities throughout the world.

Chuck Runyon was honored by Chief Executive magazine with its inaugural “Leadership” award for his commitment to investing in people and relationships. That made him a perfect guest for this podcast.  Specifically noted were Runyon’s efforts to help his employees become not merely more productive workers, but better people. Central to his leadership philosophy is the concept of “ROEI” – the return on emotional investment Under Runyon’s leadership, Anytime Fitness has earned numerous industry accolades, including the #1 Franchise in the world, according to Entrepreneur magazine, and “One of America’s Most Promising Companies,” according to Forbes. Additionally, Anytime Fitness has been honored as a “Top Franchise for Minorities” and “The Best Place to Work in Minnesota” four years in a row.   You’ll discover:   Five levels of the corporate “hierarchy of needs” for your employees Level 1: The “Pay and Benefits” Company Level 2: The “Perks” Company Level 3: The “Purpose” Company Level 4: The “Reinvestment” Company Level 5; The “Enlightened” Company   For more information about Anytime Fitness: Anytime Fitness on Facebook Anytime Fitness on Twitter Anytime Fitness on LinkedIn Anytime Fitness on Instagram Book - Love Work Businesses That Care on C-Suite Radio iTunes - Subscribe, Rate and Review Listen on Podbean

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For episode 58 we catch up with CEO of Anytime Fitness, Chuck Runyon. A great discussion around his recent book titled "Love Work" and how to create a high performance culture within the workforce.   As a leader or influencer, we are looking to help shake our culture to make it the best place, work. Go to work happy, leave work gratified. "You should never have to miss life's most important moments." Ask yourself, do you know what your employee value proposition is? Learn how to create and implement this value prop by listen to this episode with our dear friend, Chuck Runyon.

Chuck Runyon is Co-Founder and CEO of Self-Esteem Brands the parent company of Anytime Fitness, which now has 3,500 locations around the world. He was recently honored by Chief Executive magazine with its inaugural “Leadership” award. He is the author of Love Work: Inspire a High-performing Work Culture at the Center of People, Purpose, Profits and Play. Resources: * https://lovework.sebrands.com/ – Website * @chuckrunyon – Twitter * @chuckrunyon – Instagram * Buy his book, Love Work: Inspire a High-performing Work Culture at the Center of People, Purpose, Profits and Play Sponsored by: * LEADx.org – subscribe to become 1% better every single day Subscribe on iTunes to join our Ambassadors Club: Please click here to subscribe on iTunes, and leave a quick rating. Nothing matters more for bringing the podcast to the attention of others. After you subscribe and leave a review, send an email to info at leadx dot org to let us know, and we'll invite you into the private LEADx Ambassadors Group on Facebook. Group members are eligible for ridiculously good prizes each month, have special access to me and LEADx guests, discounts on live events, and of course it's a great forum for peer-learning and support. Share: And, by all means, if you know someone you think would benefit, please spread the word by using the share buttons below. — What is LEADx and The LEADx Show with Kevin Kruse? Imagine if you could have the world's best executive coaches and leadership mentors whispering into your ear every morning on your way to work. Every weekday, there will be a new episode of The LEADx Leadership Show with an interview from a different thought leadership or business expert. Many of these guests are thought leaders, famous authors or high-profile CEOs from innovative startup companies. Others are creatives, artists, entrepreneurs or corporate career leaders. They have all achieved extreme success and they are willing to share practical advice on how to advance your career and develop your leadership and management skills by offering daily career tips on time management, productivity, marketing, personal branding, communication, sales, leadership, team building, talent management and other personal development and career development topics. There will be a new episode waiting for you every day just in time for your morning commute, morning treadmill session or whatever else it is you do to start your day. LEADx isn't just the name of this new podcast, it's the name of a digital media and online learning company that is re-imagining professional development for millennials and career driven professionals looking to break into manager roles or excel in current leadership and management roles. If you're looking for management training or professional development that is delivered in a fun and engaging way, sign up for our daily newsletter at LEADx.org. It's packed with life hacks, daily career tips and leadership challenges that will turn you into a high potential leader in no time. What does LEADx stand for? We are exploring leadership. We are about NEXT GENERATION leadership. We believe that professional training and workplace education has not kept up with advances in digital media. Today's emerging leaders and management professionals just don't find 5 day workshops or eLearning modules to be very compellin...

Chuck Runyon is the CEO at Self Esteem Brands: Anytime Fitness & Waxing The City. With more than 20 years of experience managing, owning and franchising health clubs, Chuck Runyon has distinguished himself as a leading authority in the field of fitness. Runyon revolutionized the fitness industry when he and Dave Mortensen co-founded Anytime Fitness – an alternative to big-box gyms which typically feature expensive “frills” that few members actually use or need. Under Runyon's leadership, Anytime Fitness has earned numerous industry accolades, including the #1 Franchise on the planet, according to Entrepreneur magazine in 2015 & 2016, “One of America's Most Promising Companies,” according to Forbes, and the “Fastest-Growing Fitness Club in the world,” according to the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA). Additionally, Anytime Fitness has been honored as a “Top Franchise for Minorities” and “The Best Place to Work in Minnesota” three years in a row. In 2012, Self Esteem Brands, the parent company of Anytime Fitness, acquired Waxing the City under Chuck's leadership. Waxing the City specializes in providing outstanding, high-quality facial and body waxing services for women and men. Waxing the City has been named in Entrepreneur Magazine's “Top New Franchise” list. Show Highlights: A business can do more than just make money. - Chuck RunyonThis is more than just treadmills running 24/7. It is really about changing lives. - Chuck RunyonROEI: Return on Emotional Investment. - Chuck RunyonWe want to help people get to their best selves. - Chuck RunyonThe 4 P's are a formula that must be linked together. - Chuck RunyonMost small businesses aren't very good at financial strategic planning. - Chuck RunyonIf your business didn't exist, who would be impacted? - Chuck RunyonThe role of leadership is to share the story of the organization and the transformation you provide. - Chuck RunyonTake work seriously without taking ourselves seriously. - Chuck RunyonBe transparent, vulnerable, and connect with your team. - Chuck Runyon The Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation's top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!

In 2002, Chuck Runyon revolutionized the fitness industry when he and Dave Mortensen co-founded Anytime Fitness. For his unprecedented and unique contributions to the fitness industry, in 2009, Chuck was honoured as the “John McCarthy Industry Visionary of the Year” by the (IHRSA). More recently, he was honoured by Chief Executive magazine with its inaugural “Leadership” award for his commitment to investing in people and relationships. Under his leadership, Anytime Fitness has earned numerous industry accolades, including: • “The #1 Top Global Franchise” • “One of America’s Most Promising Companies” • “The Fastest-Growing Fitness Club in the world” • “The Best Place to Work in Minnesota” During this interview, Chuck shares his experience on staying focused in a busy environment, he talks about the importance of the people in our businesses and he tells us the key traits to be a great leader. Visit: fitnessbusinesspodcast.com Email: info@fitnessbusinesspodcast.com Phone: +61 2 9484 5501 Twitter: @fitbizpodcast On Facebook

What kind of leadership does it take to build a single gym into a billion dollar-a-year fitness company? A company that so profoundly impacts customers and staff that many tattoo the corporate logo onto their bodies? Listen to this week’s Day One Podcast to find out as we talk to one of Chief Executive Magazine’s “CEOs of the Year,” Chuck Runyon of Anytime Fitness.

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The top franchises as listed by Entrepreneur Magazine is out. We talk with the magazine's executive editor, Caroloyn Horowitz, along with the CEO of this year's #1 franchise, Chuck Runyon of Anytime Fitness. The Bigg Success Show #889 (Duration 9:45)Visit our blog for the mobile podcast player and to comment. http://biggsuccess.comThanks for listening!- George & Mary-Lynn