Podcast appearances and mentions of josh leve

#207: Josh Leve oversees the FBA Succeed Conference, the largest virtual fitness business conference in the world.  Josh has fitness industry event planning in his blood as his father and grandfather were both highly involved with IHRSA.  It was a great conversation as we discussed how trainers ranging from newly certified to seasoned pros earning a healthy 6-figure income can benefit from virtual education.  Josh offered some tremendous insight but my personal favorite is a lesson he shared towards the end. Be sure to listen to this show in its entirety.  Listen to this episode, apply what you learn, and teach it to others. By the way, be sure to connect with me on Instagram! Listen and grow! Your Financial Coach, Billy  P.S. If you or someone you know is looking for a plan to dial in their finances and achieve some financial freedom, book a short call with me here!  P.P.S. You can book a call at that same link if you are interested in getting your financials dialed in and efficient with bookkeeping.  

On this podcast episode we got to speak with a great speaker, Josh Leve. Josh starts off the episode talking about how he got started with his Fitness Association. He then gives an insight about what it is like being an entrepreneur. He then talks about the advantages of joining his Fitness association and how it would benefit his clients. Josh then stories about how he got traction with his business early on. He also talks about the importance of both in person conferences and the vast advantages of virtual conferences and how he thinks this is where the fitness industry is heading. He then talks about the future for his company and the goals he would like to achieve. He also gives insight into what are the themes the fitness industry is leaning towards. He then finishes off the episode giving advice for new fitness business owners.

You love fitness and you have a heart to help others improve their fitness so you decided to start a fitness business. But soon after you realized that running a business is tougher than you thought. What now? Thankfully there are people who work to help fitness professionals create businesses that thrive. Today's guest Josh Leve is the founder and CEO of the Fitness Business Association, which provides virtual conferences and education from world-class fitness experts at an affordable price. In this episode, which continues my Invest In Your Staff series, Josh explains how the fitness industry is changing and how his association helps fitness professionals get the education, credentials, and support they need to reach their full potential as business owners.  Here are this episode's highlights: (3:22) Josh talks about how he was inspired by his father and grandfather to serve fitness professionals by creating the Fitness Business Association (8:11) “We're meeting the fitness industry where it is now. We're not going back to where it was.” Josh explains recent changes in the industry and how the FBA's virtual conferences make education affordable and accessible (16:10) What makes the FBA stand out from other associations, and how a crucial rebranding decision helped the FBA expand more than ever (22:46) The three most important values businesses should take to heart in order to have long-term success (30:02) “Those times of challenge ultimately can bring the best ideas forward.” Josh's advice for business owners on how to handle challenging situations and how his own business overcame a pandemic-related sales drop (37:01) How Josh creates work-life balance as a business owner with a wife and two young children As Josh mentioned, being skilled in fitness is one thing and being skilled as a business owner is another. Running a business can be a struggle. But that's why Josh does what he does… and any business owner will like hearing from him in this motivational episode. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT JOSH AND CONNECT WITH HIM HERE: Fitness Business Association | LinkedIn _____ Purchase your copy today of Sarah's Follow Your Gut Workbook at www.livewellenhanceyou.com/followyourgut

When I started writing in the fitness industry a few years ago, the Association of Fitness Studios was one of the first organizations I found.I went to its conference, met its leader, Josh Leve and his father, the later Chuck Leve, and made countless connections that have served me ever since.So many people in the industry can say the same thing about the organization, which has been rebranded as the fitness Business Association, and Chuck and his family.Now, as we're all getting back to normal more or less, I wanted to check in with Chuck and have him share how the FBA has changed, and not just in name.The organization has gone all-virtual in its conferences, and they're even having one this week, June 3-4 that you can sign up for for free at fbasucceed.comA lot of people can relate to how Josh has led the FBA's evolution, and I know you'll get a lot out of our conversation. Enjoy. Resources and LinksFitness Business AssociationEvent registrationJosh Leve on LinkedInNaamly -- Support our advertiser, who helps you keep in touch with your members

Josh Leve is the Founder & CEO of the Fitness Business Association (FBA) and SUCCEED! the FBA Virtual Conference & Expo. With a collective audience close to 100,000...within FBA you'll connect to more influencers, discover new trends, learn how to make more money, generate more clients, uncover critical data, and apply key insights to your business. With 70+ industry partnerships including all major certifying organizations, the FBA's success has translated into Josh being featured in all major fitness publications and as a featured speaker at IHRSA, Athletic Business, Mindbody BOLD, Club Industry, NSCA, NASM, EMPOWER!, ZUMBA, and more.   Links: https://www.facebook.com/FBAcommunity/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3569473/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fbacommunity Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheFBACommunity/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzBsU3PIyYJhJND0Esz15hg   connect with us: www.futureoffitness.co

In episode 18 we're joined by Josh Leve of the Fitness Business Association (FBA). Clearly fitness and wellness professional have strong passion for what they do; it is less of a job or career and more of a calling. Having passion and a calling are not the only attributes required for a successful business. Practices, policies, produces, and strategies must all intersect with that passion to ensure a fitness and wellness business thrives. A discussion around the necessary business requirements and strategies to thrive is now, more important than ever, for our industry coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic. This conversation will look back historically on how the fitness and wellness industry adapted during COVID and the lessons we learned. More importantly, we will look forward to what we need to focus on going forward if we are truly going to be successful at improving population health, while growing sustainable businesses at the same time. Josh, and his family's, long industry history provides him deep knowledge and great perspective on what is needed to succeed as a fitness and wellness professional, whether you're a solo practitioner or you own/operate your own fitness studio or health club.Our Guest: Josh LeveJosh Leve is the founder and CEO of the Fitness Business Association (FBA) and SUCCEED!  With over 60 industry partnerships including all major certifying organizations, Josh and the FBA has been featured in all major fitness publications. In addition, Josh has been a featured speaker for all major fitness events such as IHRSA, Athletic Business, Club Industry, NSCA, NASM Optima, EMPOWER!, ZUMBA, and others. He holds a bachelor's degree in strategic communications from the University of Kansas.

The Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone PodcastEpisode 234 - Josh Leve - Fitness Business Association, Founder and CEO“We are building a community in the fitness industry…this is an investment…we try to make it fun and finding success is fun.” - Josh Leve                     If you are in the fitness industry, you have seen his name just about everywhere! In this episode of the Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Podcast, Christine and Brian welcome Josh Leve, the CEO and founder of the Fitness Business Association! Joining the show from his home in Minnesota, Josh reveals that his passion for business and fitness runs three generations deep. With a grandfather who founded the National Court Clubs Association and a dad who founded IHRSA, Josh has some big shoes to fill. Listen up as Josh reveals why he felt compelled to create The Association of Fitness Studios, which later became Fitness Business Association. With a passion for changing lives and a ton of business savvy, Josh is on a mission to create more community in the fitness industry and provide more top-notch education, mentorship opportunities, and high-level guidance. Josh Leve is making waves, changing lives, and he is just getting started! Find out more about the FBA at www.fbafitness.com and become a member to receive tons of free webinars, networking opportunities and mentorships. In addition, the next chance to level-up your fitness business is at the FBA SUCCEED conference on August 26th-28th. Stay Healthy! Stay Crazie!Christine and Brian FBA Links and Sites: Website: www.fbafitness.com or www.fbasucceed.com Instagram: @FbaCommunity Facebook: Josh Leve #fitnessbusinessassociation #fba #fitness #fitnessbusiness #basebangkok #HIIT #rower #succeed #ToddDurkin #tradeshow #IHRSA #Entrepreneur #fitpro #fitspo #business #JoshLeve

Josh Leve is the CEO and co-founder of AFS, one of the fastest growing Fitness Entrepreneur organizations. He is one of the best resources to gauge the health of the fitness industry and a strong ally to local fitness business owners. In this episode I discuss:1. Virtual Training vs In-Person in the fitness world. 2. Characteristics of successful fitness entrepreneurs (and really all entrepreneurs) 3. What Websites have to do with all of this! -------------------------------About Website Agency SecretsI built a multimillion dollar website agency that's created & maintained thousands of local business websites. The episodes of these podcast are some of the public speaking and webinar content I've shared over the years as we've grown our website agency. I hope you'll find them helpful as you seek to differentiate yourself online and serve as many people within your community as possible. Local businesses owning their markets through their websites. Enjoy a steady stream of website leads on autopilot, for free. It's possible and I'm here to show you how. This show is for any local business owner who is wanting to be perceived as the BEST in town for what they offer. It ALL starts with your website. Local Business Owners: It ALL starts with your website! Own your local market and become the go-to solution for anyone in your community looking for your services.Learn more about my agency at: www.nextrepwebsites.com

If you think your fitness career or business is endangered because of COVID-19 (or if you aren’t sure you want to stay in the fitness industry), you’re not alone. Most fitness professionals and studio owners are feeling tons of pressure right now. And while the virus might be out of your control, you still have the power to decide how to protect and grow your fitness business. In this podcast episode, Association of Fitness Studios Founder & CEO Josh Leve discusses why now is the time to stay connected with the right people and resources–and the importance of remembering your WHY–the reason you started your fitness business in the first place. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Josh Leve Founder and CEO of Association of Fitness Studios and Success Fitness Business Conference.   Josh was raised in the Fitness Industry and comes from a business background. He has unique insight into the studio market and a passion for it to Succeed. Key Takeaways from the episode   How does MiFB, AFS and Succeed help Training Studios? What makes The Succeed Conference different? What makes Josh Unique in this Industry Why your business skills must parallel your training skills. Why there is no room for error in the current fitness market and why you need onlys Data, statistics that are crucial to the success of your business The Five T's of Word of Mouth Marketing What is Josh Leve's 2020 vision                  Mindset and Development Section   What has been Josh's most Successful Failure? In his time in the fitness industry, what has been the biggest surprise that he's had to deal with? Where does Josh Leve go for his personal and professional development?

Josh Leve Founder and CEO of Association of Fitness Studios and Success Fitness Business Conference.   Josh was raised in the Fitness Industry and comes from a business background. He has unique insight into the studio market and a passion for it to Succeed. Key Takeaways from the episode   How does MiFB, AFS and Succeed help Training Studios? What makes The Succeed Conference different? What makes Josh Unique in this Industry Why your business skills must parallel your training skills. Why there is no room for error in the current fitness market and why you need onlys Data, statistics that are crucial to the success of your business The Five T’s of Word of Mouth Marketing What is Josh Leve’s 2020 vision                  Mindset and Development Section   What has been Josh’s most Successful Failure? In his time in the fitness industry, what has been the biggest surprise that he’s had to deal with? Where does Josh Leve go for his personal and professional development?

It’s time that we spark up some debate between fitness industry leaders! As IHRSA is when the world of fitness comes together, what better time to discover fitness trends, the future of what boutique will become over the coming years, and how other sectors of the industry will react? Our guests this week have a combined 80 years in business and entrepreneurship. The biggest question we want answered? Has the boutique fitness industry peaked? Let’s find out. Video Version - YouTube David Collignon, senior VP Blink Fitness Consistency in marketing, branding, and reaching out to people who may not have felt comfortable approaching big box gyms in the past.   Josh Leve, founder and CEO of Association of Fitness Studios Ways in which the industry can make fitness a lifestyle, instead of just an activity of coming in to a location and working out.   Dave Wright, creator and CEO of Myzone Reasons why boutiques as a buzzword is not sustainable, but gym experience anywhere is about group training, functional training and a frictionless experience with the advancement of technology.   Emma Barry, former director of group programming and group exercise at Equinox Why the fitness industry hasn’t been engaging enough over the years, even to the point of taking things for granted, and how boutiques as we know them today have brought a high emotional element to their service.   Steve Vlchek, co-founder of Workout Bar How important experience is in fitness boutiques – that’s about activity in and out of the gym, along with how to create community within everything that an operator does.     Blink Fitness With 80+ locations, with franchise opportunities and plans for plenty more, Blink’s USP is to bring a feel good experience with luxury at a value price. David Collignon joined Blink in 2016 and currently serves as SVP of operations.   AFS The Association of Fitness Studios aims to support industry operators in changing lives, providing resources, expertise and education for any fitness business. Coming from fitness industry royalty (including his dad, the founder of IHRSA), Josh Leve has been behind AFS from the ground up.   Myzone Wearable technology company Myzone shouts about the use of tech to help people feel good about exercise. Creator and CEO, Dave Wright, launched the company in 2011 and has been pioneering gym member engagement ever since.   Equinox Fitness training, PT and studios that inspire you to perform, Equinox offers unlimited group fitness, luxury amenities and exceptional services. Formerly the director of group fitness programming, Emma Barry has a wealth of insight on what makes a successful fitness experience.   Workout Bar Leading the way in what they call social fitness, Workout Bar in San Diego combines a high energy fitness program, utilising the latest in wearable technology along with lighting and immersive sound. On top of that, there’s more to the social scene outside the gym walls, too. Steve Vlcheck is innovating in the space as one of Workout Bar’s passionate directors.   Episode highlights -  What effect boutique fitness has had on the industry, how these changes have been seen in other industries and which sectors lead the charge. Why experience is key and how boutique studios can tailor their service to specific niches and needs of clients who pay Why buying into high emotional elements and hyperpersonalisation is only going to get more of an appealing offering for consumers. How being able to have control and pivot is a key factor to the success of boutique fitness spaces compared to big box gyms. What created the rise of the health club and why the boutique system is / isn’t sustainable over the traditional big box gym. How boutiques have been around for years, and what’s different now that’s causing their popularity. Why financial decisions between pay per visit and EFT can make a huge difference in the longevity of a boutique business. How, while yield per square foot is vital, it’s equally important to consider the experience outside of the gym space as well as in it.     Join Matthew Januszek in conversation with the IHRSA boutique fitness expert panel…

Descendant of fitness industry royalty, Josh Leve is the founder and CEO of the Association of Fitness Studios. An expert in strategic development, he helps thousands of individuals and businesses all over the world.  Watch the full episode on YouTube Josh is the third generation of family members starting a fitness association, following in the footsteps of his grandfather who started the National Court Clubs Association and his father who started IHRSA. He had a background in the management side of fitness studios, scaling and improving health clubs through consulting, advertising, marketing and more. When it came to AFS, Josh embraced his entrepreneurial drive and acted on a big opportunity. The Association of Fitness Studios is made up of a team of people all over the USA. Through combined experience and input from all its members, AFS as a body has become an expert in maximising space and experience for clients. Josh Leve views everything he does with AFS from the pathway of a trainer just starting out their entrepreneurial journey, ensuring that it always has member needs at heart.  AFS is the direct link between studio owners, suppliers, fitness professionals, certifying organisations, and consumers – connecting all segments of this vibrant industry. Its benchmarking reports are renowned for an accurate view of what’s happening in fitness, and SUCCEED! is the association’s major event dedicated to current and aspiring studio and gym operators of all disciplines.   Episode highlights: How boutiques and fitness studios have evolved, with trainers, artists and performers progressing into entrepreneurs and businesspeople. Learn the pitfalls of starting your own business, what effect clients can have on the decision and what alternatives there are if entrepreneurship doesn’t work out for you. How to define a boutique, and what differentiates them from any other gym set up. The importance of a high-touch, results-driven culture within the world of fitness studios. Why success is no longer about differentiation, and why it’s more to do with customer service in the studio sector. The key elements of a successful experience and what locations can do to avoid doing things wrong. The differences between membership models, how to keep members coming back and how high performing studios provide the wow factor. How and why you can avoid dead spaces and lost revenue in your fitness space. Hear about the technology advances that will be driving the industry in years to come.     Join Matthew Januszek in conversation with Josh Leve…

Josh Leve a pioneer and leader with more than a decade in the fitness industry shares his vision for fitness success. Josh is the Founder and CEO of Association of Fitness Studios (AFS) with 13,000 members and 60 industry partnerships, his success with AFS has translated into being featured in all major fitness publications, the Wall Street Journal and US News. He is also a featured speaker for events such as Club Industry, NSCA, EMPOWER!, and more. You can say running a fitness association and finding success in one of the most competitive industries was inevitable for Josh. His grandfather Mort (a member of the Handball Hall of Fame) was founder of the National Court Clubs Association (NCCA) – one of the International, Health, Racquet and Sports Club Association’s (IHRSA) predecessors – and executive director of the US Handball Association (USHA). His father, Chuck Leve (a member of the Racquetball Hall of Fame) and 40-year industry veteran, was executive director of the US Racquetball Association, a founding employee of IHRSA, and developer and builder of four fitness start-ups including IHRSA. Josh carries the torch from his family to create new opportunities for growth, education, expansion, and community for fitness professionals and those alike. Even if you are not a fitness professional, Josh shares incredible insights into the future of fitness for your success. www.afsfitness.com

AFS – The Association of Fitness Studios – is the organization for small/boutique studios and it's my recommendation that Indoor Cycling Studio owners become members. It's free to join as a basic member – register here. In this episode of the Podcast, AFS founder Josh Leve and I discuss the many benefits of AFS membership. Learn why I feel joining the Association of Fitness Studios (AFS) is an important step  Continue Reading... The post ICI Podcast 351 – Is 2017 the year to join AFS? appeared first on Indoor Cycle Instructor Podcast | ICI/PRO Premium Education.

Josh Leve is responsible for the strategic development and growth of the Association of Fitness Studios. Josh brings more than 10 years of sales, consulting, advertising, marketing, operations, and retail experience to AFS. Josh has spent more than a decade in the fitness industry. Most recently managing large scale health clubs and successfully turning around the financial performance of three different facilities, while also providing consultative services for the boutique studio market. The idea of AFS stemmed from combining Josh’s health and fitness background, with his father Chuck's 40-year expertise in developing fitness associations. Time and time again, Josh had seen first hand, trainer after trainer leave the health club environment to start their own business, yet only to return due to the inability to find the proper resources focused on the business of owning and operating a fitness studio. In 2013, the Association of Fitness Studios (AFS) was born. You can say running an association and being in the fitness industry was inevitable for Josh. His grandfather Mort (a member of the Handball Hall of Fame) was founder of the National Court Clubs Association (NCCA) – one of the International, Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association’s (IHRSA) predecessors – and executive director of the US Handball Association (USHA). His father, Chuck Leve (a member of the Racquetball Hall of Fame) and 40-year industry veteran, was executive director of the US Racquetball Association, a founding employee of IHRSA, and developer and builder of four fitness start-ups including IHRSA. Prior to his health club experience Josh worked with Corbett Accel – the largest healthcare communications/advertising company in the US where he launched products for major pharmaceutical companies such as Merck, Bristol Myers Squibb and Sanofi-Aventis. Josh holds a BA in Journalism from the University of Kansas. Listen To Episode 005 As Josh Uncovers Why many top trainers leave clubs and studios to open their own  The roadblocks and opportunities exist for fitness studios in the next 2-3 years  What is the AFS and how does it serve fitness and wellness studios? What separates successful studios from the pack? Josh's featured contribution in the 2017 FIT-C Tech Trends Report How to create strategy around word of mouth and referrals for new studio members What Crossfit means to the fitness and studio market landscape   What technology is moving the needle in fitness studios Why doing market research is pivotal for new studio owners Why leveraging human connection with technology will lead the way in fitness Understanding when to lean on technology and when to leverage personal connection in business operations. How to use new technology to ease the stress of running a business  Top 3 Takeaways From The Show The future of successful fitness studios will be the ones that do customization and personalization best. Taking all the collected customer data and making it meaningful will separate the savvy studios from the rest of the pack.  The consumer of today expects authenticity and high touch experiences from their studio. After all, a fitness studio by nature is deeply engrained in the local community.  Make sure your business education and skill set runs parallel of your fitness education. Attend conferences, workshops, masterminds and the like to see what else others are using from a technology stand-point to differentiate themselves and determine if it's right for you. Power Quotes From Josh "In top fitness studios, it's about taking a high-touch, results driven approach and creating an experience that could never be emulated in a traditional big box facility." - Josh Leve on the Fitness + Technology Podcast "As technology improves and more data is gathered from the human body, trainers (and thus studio owners) will need to be educated in how to make sense of this data." - Josh Leve on the Fitness + Technology Podcast Resources Mentioned From Josh AFS Website  The 100,000 + Fitness Studio Landscape:  Martial Arts 10,000 Personal Training 60,000 Pilates/Yoga 30,000 Dance Studios 10,000  Cycle/Spin 12,000  ($22B in annual revenue) fastest growing segment in the fitness industry  IBIS World Public Data for Fitness Studios "Millennials Are Killing Gyms, Too." FitMama Orange Theory Fitness AFS Spotlight: Anthony Carey & Function First  CrossFit Games Infusionsoft Fitness email marketing IHRSA 2016 Fitness Studio Operating and Financial Benchmarking Report ASF on the web  ASF on Facebook ASF on Twitter SoulCycle ClassPass FitWall Support This Podcast Leave a 5 star review on iTunes Share this episode with someone you care about Contact Kelli Hatton for sponsorship and partnership opportunities  Download the 2017 Tech Trends report