Podcast appearances and mentions of joe cirulli

Today on Meldon Law & Friends, we are joined first by Joe Cirulli of Gainesville Health & Fitness, and then by Lauren Federico & Helen Hayes of ProjectConnect.

In the continued aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses around the world are still facing numerous staffing challenges. While there may not be immediate answers to some of these struggles, clubs can still employ several beneficial strategies. Joe Cirulli, the owner of Gainesville Health & Fitness, recently sat down with Club Solutions Magazine Podcast host Rachel Zabonick-Chonko to detail how the fitness industry can overcome hiring and staffing challenges. Cirulli and Zabonick-Chonko talk about how to build a great reputation in a community, how to maximize your team to do more with less, tips for hiring Gen Z and more. Listen to the full conversation here.

Thought leaders from a cross-section of the industry discuss the top industry trends for 2023. Sponsored by ASF. Topics of discussion: -Trends operators predict will be paramount in 2023. -A review of 2022 and what may change in the year ahead. -Biggest challenges and opportunities in 2023. -Potential recession navigation tips. -Advice for other operators. Panelists include: -Joe Cirulli, Owner & CEO, Gainesville Health & Fitness -Amy Bueme, Owner, Catalyst Fitness -Assaf Gal, Franchisee, Crunch -Cher Harris, General Manager, The Houstonian Club -Frank Lawrence, CEO, Little Rock Athletic Clubs

Today on Meldon Law & Friends, we are joined first by Joe Cirulli of Gainesville Health & Fitness, and then by Lauren Federico & Helen Hayes of ProjectConnect.

Cirulli has created an environment at Gainesville Health and Fitness (Gainesville, Florida) in which the staff treats him like family and vice versa. Some of the staff is in fact Cirulli's actual family. In addition to Coley-Cannon, several Gainesville Health and Fitness employees have been with Cirulli for 15, 20, or 25 or more years. It is not hard to understand why. Cirulli has rewarded his management team with whitewater rafting trips and excursions to Costa Rica. One year, as a Christmas bonus, Cirulli took his staff to a mall in Orlando and gave each employee an envelope containing more than $1,000 that they were to spend that day. Website: http://www.ghfc.com/joe Fun Fact: In order to get his business off the ground Joe slept in his car and lived in his clubs

The audio version of the monthly webinar series "Thought Leaders" by Club Solutions Magazine, surrounding the topic of new year trends. Sponsored by Club OS. Panelists include: -Joe Cirulli, the founder and owner of Gainesville Health & Fitness -Vicki Brick, the CEO of Brick Bodies -Mark Miller, the COO of Merritt Clubs -Jon Brady, the president of Midtown Athletic Clubs -Maria Gonzalez, the CEO of ClubFitness Greensboro

"There is a need for personal, human connection that will never go away, no matter how good our garage gyms get, no matter how good the technology gets, people still want to work out together. If you've been in gyms recently as I have, the places are packed," states Hillis Lake of Eleiko. Hillis has been in the HALO sector since 1979 and started his career with Joe Cirulli. He discusses how free weights have done a complete full circle, shares his incredible come back story after being told he'd never walk again, how the industry will actually improve as a result of the pandemic, how continuing to sell price and discounting is extremely detrimental and what to do instead, and much more! 

Joe Cirulli, Founder and CEO Gainesville Health & Fitness (GHF), has led life focused on two things: helping people become healthy and building an inspiring, thriving company culture. Never wavering in his vision or efforts despite adversity—from working for companies that went bankrupt to living on his last 12 cents in his car—Joe’s quest always has been to inspire human potential. At 24, he started Gainesville Health & Fitness with only $1,700. Today, GHF is one of the most well-known and respected health clubs for the world. GHF’s visionary goals, like Joe’s own, are well-known among company staff. Focused, aligned efforts leading the company’s vision, developing leadership and motivating team members continually propel GHF to reach its true potential. GHF’s many accolades include guiding Gainesville, Florida to become “The Healthiest Community in America,” featured on the cover of INC Magazine, and becoming the only Florida company named one of “The Best Small Companies in America, 2016” by Forbes. Joe was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012 for contributions to his industry. Video link mentioned: https://fb.watch/1g9noHBvIK/ Connect with Joe Cirulli: https://www.ghfc.com/joe#.V9mELJMrIkg Connect with GHF: https://www.facebook.com/gainesvillefit https://www.instagram.com/gainesvillehealth https://www.youtube.com/user/GHFCadmin https://www.linkedin.com/company/gainesville-health-&-fitness Join us in Making Pittsburgh Healthy: www.makingpittsburghhealthy.com Follow & ask us questions on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MakingPittsburghHealthy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingpittsburghhealthy/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/draarontressler Please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts! Every review helps others find the show. Thanks for the support!

Joe Cirulli, owner and founder of Gainesville Health & Fitness, has focused his life on two things: helping people become healthy and building a company culture that inspires people to become their best. His clubs rank globally in the top percentile for sales, management, and community service. With his staff, he has accomplished many goals including making and keeping Gainesville, Florida "The Healthiest Community in America." In this episode, we dive into his journey from a mind, body, and spirit approach. He shares his hopes for the future of fitness industry as well as individual fitness and he give his insights on what drives him to continue to make an impact on others. You can find Gainesville Health and Fitness and more information on Joe's story here.

Joe Cirulli (joe.cirulli[@]ghfc.com) is the founder and CEO of Gainesville Health & Fitness (GHF) located in Gainesville, Florida. GHF is one of the most well-known and respected health clubs in the world with more than 27,000 members across three sites: a 78,000 square foot club in the heart of Gainesville, a 25,000 square foot club in the Tioga Town Center, and a 14,000 square foot women-only center in Thornebrooke Village. 2018 marked the 40th year of business for GHF. Cirulli also shares ownership of two rehabilitation centers: ReQuest Physical Therapy and ReQuest Physical Therapy at Tioga with North Florida Regional Medical Center. He employs over 400 people among his Gainesville Health & Fitness Centers and ReQuest Physical Therapy locations. Joe has focused his life on two things: helping people become healthy and building a company culture that inspires people to become their best. With an inspiring success story, Joe is invited to speak around the world sharing best business practices that have come from a lifetime of building his dream. Never wavering in his vision or efforts despite adversity—from working for companies that went bankrupt to living on his last 12 cents in his car—Joe’s quest always has been to inspire human potential. At 24, he started Gainesville Health & Fitness with only $1,700! In this podcast, Joe talks about his business journey, how to overcome life/business challenges, how he turned his last 12 cents into a thriving fitness center, fundamentals of running an HIT business, and much more. Need help with your HIT Business? Join the HIT Business Membership

"I wanted to become the greatest we could become in one town and through influence, be able to affect the world," says Joe Cirulli. . .and he's done exactly that. Everyone in the HALO sector knows Joe's name. He's been a trusted Mentor, adviser and friend to many of the top people in the industry and is highly respected across the board. He worked for 6 clubs that all went bankrupt before borrowing $1,700 to get his start. Gainesville is now ~80,000 sq feet with over 28,000 members and 500 employees. This should be required listening for absolutely everyone in the HALO sector.

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 machine available back in the day," laughs Levine. "He didn't want us in athletic wear and we had to watch 50 training videos at the Nautilus HQ. If you didn't pass you weren't allowed to work for minimum wage. And you know what? We all fought for that job." Andrew become an equity partner at his first club at 21 and later ran Synergy Fitness in NY. As a highly seasoned operator, he's held nearly every job you can in a fitness club. His insights are incredibly valuable for anyone considering entering the field--or for those already in it.

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? What's the 'right' number of clubs for Area & Regional Managers? Shawn started in the HALO sector in 1994 and worked with Joe Cirulli for 20 years at the iconic Gainesville Health & Fitness, ". . . doing every job you possible can!" Currently the COO of 02 Fitness with 30 clubs in Raleigh/Durham area, this wide ranging discussion has something to offer anyone in the HALO space. 

How are your negotiation skills? Josh Doody's are expert level! He is the author of Fearless Salary Negotiation and an Expert Salary Negotiator for Software Developers! Learn about salary negotiation, why it's so important for employers and some common mistakes employers make when it comes to their employee's salary and career path as we talk with Josh Doody, Mike Dees and Collin Austin! 4:21 Josh Doody’s origin story 8:31 What was your product Taskbook 18:56 Are you still experimenting with the cost of your salary negotiation service? 25:04 What would you say is the average increase in income for your clients? 28:40 Give us an example of negotiation and what happened? 32:27 What do you say to an employer who asks you for what you think your salary should be? 41:44 How should employers approach salary negotiation? 45:34 Do you have any tips on how to figure out the market rate in your industry? 47:09 Creating a career path for your employees. 55:39 One of the challenges of living in a college town is the students usually only stay for the 4 years and then leave, how does an employer retain those type of employees? CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Josh Doody https://www.joshdoody.com/ https://twitter.com/JoshDoody https://www.instagram.com/thejoshdoody/ https://www.facebook.com/JoshDoody https://fearlesssalarynegotiation.com/ CHECK OUT OUR LAST EPISODE: Taking Risks in Entrepreneurship with Joe Cirulli from Gainesville Health & Fitness | WHOA GNV: https://youtu.be/cm3dVhIjv4g CONNECT WITH OUR PODCAST & NOMINATE A GUEST: https://www.whoagnv.com/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/whoagnv Facebook: http://facebook.com/whoagnvpodcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/whoagnv Know someone that would be PERFECT for our show? Nominate them here! https://www.whoagnv.com/nominate-a-guest/ Join us on the journey and listen on... iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/whoa-gnv-podcast/id1381002391?mt=2&i=1000410719480 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/whoagnv/ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/whoa-gnv-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3vZ0Bg4FJmdx3VPKg4ehMf?si=2ET-VhjXRtqIDUTp_Dau7w --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whoa-gnv-podcast/support

This week meet Joe Cirulli, one of the biggest entrepreneurial influencers in Gainesville, FL! On the podcast, Joe tells us what led him to start his business - Gainesville Health & Fitness and how he has built a unique and inspiring culture in their workplace! He's continually grown his business, the culture and his employees to all become greater and now his clubs rank globally in the top percentile for sales, management, and community service. Let us know what you think of this week's episode and leave us a review! CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Joe Cirulli joe.cirulli@ghfc.com https://www.ghfc.com https://www.facebook.com/gainesvillefit https://www.instagram.com/gainesvillehealth CHECK OUT OUR LAST EPISODE: Becoming CEO of the Rockefeller Foundation at 26 with John Spence | WHOA GNV Podcast: https://youtu.be/vPi7jWv4Roc CONNECT WITH OUR PODCAST & NOMINATE A GUEST: https://www.whoagnv.com/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/whoagnv Facebook: http://facebook.com/whoagnvpodcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/whoagnv Know someone that would be PERFECT for our show? Nominate them here! https://www.whoagnv.com/nominate-a-guest/ THE PODCAST BRINGING YOU BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS THAT MAKE YOU GO WHOA! Join us on the journey and listen on... iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/whoa-gnv-podcast/id1381002391?mt=2&i=1000410719480 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/whoagnv/ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/whoa-gnv-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3vZ0Bg4FJmdx3VPKg4ehMf?si=2ET-VhjXRtqIDUTp_Dau7w --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whoa-gnv-podcast/support

This episode: Joe Cirulli, founder of Gainesville Health & Fitness Center. Joe began his journey with 12 cents to his name; sleeping both in his car and in the gyms he worked at. In 1978, he managed to open his own gym with just a few thousand dollars. Since then, he has grown multiple facilities to over 130,000 square feet with nearly 500 employees, servicing 28,000 members. This is how he did it.

In this 1st episode, with Joe Cirulli, Joe shares stories of incredible grit - a combination of perseverance and passion to achieve his goals.

Joe is a legend. He started a gym 40 years ago and has grown it to 28,000 members with an annual retention rate 10% higher than his closest competitors. This episode is helpful not just for retention and fitness, but also life.

For Joe Cirulli, Owner of Gainesville Health & Fitness Center, leadership comes down to finding what you're passionate about and giving it your all. Though his company is now a Forbes Small Giant, Joe's journey has included hardships and lessons learned, from early childhood lessons on the fragility of health to how he finally uncovered what was truly important to him — inspiring people to become their best. This episode, Joe engages in a genuine, authentic conversation about the time and effort he's invested in building a business that makes the world a better place.

Joe Cirulli: International Fitness Expert, Owner, Gainesville Health and Fitness Centers..... Do you think it's not possible to totally transform your body? Have you given up hope to finally lose the weight and get into amazing shape? Joe says "Hold On!" Tune in..... be amazed. Website: www.ghfc.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gainesvillefit Twitter: https://twitter.com/GHFC

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