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Bailey asks about our memorable teachers, Brian from Snap Fitness stops in, and more!
Bailey asks about our memorable teachers, Brian from Snap Fitness stops in, and more!
Bailey asks about our memorable teachers, Brian from Snap Fitness stops in, and more!
What do fitness, franchising, and Super Bowl champions have to do with mattresses? Brad Taylor explains it all.Join Mark Kinsley as he welcomes Brad Taylor, VP of Franchise Development at Snooze Mattress Company. With a background in fitness and franchising, Brad brings a fresh perspective to the sleep industry. In this episode, you'll hear how he's helping Snooze scale nationally, why wellness is the future of sleep retail, and how NFL champions Kevin Minter and Andrew Adams became brand ambassadors.What You'll Learn: Brad shares his playbook for awarding franchises (not selling them), why choosing the right location is crucial, and how Snooze is going beyond beds to promote holistic sleep health—including CPAP awareness, partner disturbance, and light exposure. Plus, get insider stories from Super Bowl events and tips for living a healthier life starting today.Timestamps: 00:00 – Meet Brad Taylor, former Snap Fitness exec turned mattress mogul 01:30 – How Matt Smith recruited Brad into Snooze 04:15 – NFL brand ambassadors: The story behind Kevin Minter & Andrew Adams 06:00 – Snooze at the Super Bowl: VIP access and brand awareness 11:50 – What does franchise disruption really mean? 14:20 – The FORM method Brad uses to vet new franchisees 16:00 – Why real estate is the make-or-break factor in store launches 18:10 – Miniature Herefords, farm life, and writing the next chapter 22:00 – Brad's journey: from TaylorMade Bodies to Anytime Fitness to Snooze 24:30 – How Snooze brings wellness into the mattress store experience 28:30 – CPAP machines, sleep apnea awareness, and HSA potential 32:00 – What most people overlook in their health journey 36:15 – Sleep as the missing link in wellness
Brian visits from Snap Fitness, Dave's Dirt, and more!
Brian visits from Snap Fitness, Dave's Dirt, and more!
Brian visits from Snap Fitness, Dave's Dirt, and more!
Snap Fitness now open in Appleseed Center: https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/01/19/snap-fitness-now-open-in-appleseed-center/ Today: we’re covering a new addition to the Appleseed Shopping Center that’s all about getting in shape and feeling good — Snap Fitness has officially opened on Lexington Avenue in Mansfield.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to this week's episode of LIFTS, your bite-sized dose of the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and Stories. Today, hosts Matthew Januszek, Co-Founder of Escape Fitness and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of SweatWorks, are joined by Kevin Yates, CEO Lift Brands EMEA. With more that 20 years-experience working in the fitness industry there are few individuals on the planet with more experience than Kevin Yates when it comes to building and operating boutique fitness brands. Currently heading up Lift Brands EMEA, which includes icon brands Snap Fitness and 9Round, Kevin also played a huge hand in the growth and success of European boutique brand, Trib3 and before that, the trailblazing UK boutique brand, 1Rebel. In this LIFTS podcast, we discuss: The evolution of boutique fitness. The pivot to multiple modalities within a boutique offer. The price vs value challenge facing HVLP fitness brands. What component parts make a successful boutique fitness brand. From HVLP 1.0 to HVLP 2.0 and the brands leading the charge. What do boutiques have to do to maintain relevance in today's market? Trend predictions for the fitness sector. To learn more about Lift Brands, click here: https://www.liftbrands.com/ ====================================================== Support fitness industry news by sponsoring future LIFTS episodes. Contact us at marketing@escapefitness.com for advertising opportunities. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it's published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop View our full catalog: https://escapefitness.com/support/catalog (US) https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue (UK) ====================================================== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escapefitness/ 0:00 Intro 0:25 RFK's as Health and Human Services Secretary in the US. Good news or bad news? 2:50 Intro to Kevin Yates 5:06 The evolution of boutique fitness 9:43 The pivot to offering multiple modalities within a boutique offer 11:25 Adaptions HVLP fitness brands need to make to be able to charge more to cover rising costs 21:03 What component parts make a successful boutique fitness brand 25:17 The evolution from HVLP 1.0 to HVLP 2.0 and the brands leading the charge 33:00 What do boutiques have to do to maintain relevance in today's market? 36:12 Trend predictions for the fitness sector
Vont asks us about our irrational fears, we talk to Brian from Snap Fitness, and more!
Vont asks us about our irrational fears, we talk to Brian from Snap Fitness, and more!
Vont asks us about our irrational fears, we talk to Brian from Snap Fitness, and more!
Are you a gym owner or manager looking to improve conversions from prospects to members, member satisfaction, employee retention, innovation and profitability? Many fitness podcasts focus solely on lead generation, but we believe the real key to long-term success lies in effective leadership and reducing churn of both staff and members. Host Justin "JT" Tamsett, a leader in the global fitness and wellness culture, brings you actionable advice from multiple industry experts in each episode. With over 1 million downloads, this podcast offers brilliant strategies to overcome challenges in the fitness industry today. Whether you run a big-box gym or boutique studio, this podcast is your lifeline to hands-on experience. Educate yourself today on how to hit record sales numbers, boost member retention, build a high-performing team, and skyrocket your revenue through strong leadership. Listen and subscribe now! Join our email list. Join the Fitness Business Podcast community. Q: Is this podcast right for me?A: The podcast is for independent, chain and franchise owners, managers and department managers ready to be the best: Planet Fitness, LA Fitness, Equinox, Anytime Fitness, PureGym, David Lloyd Leisure, Virgin Active, Snap Fitness, Crunch Fitness, F45, Pure Barre, Barry's Bootcamp, SoulCycle, Psycle, The Movement Nation, and much more. Q: How often are new episodes released? A: New episodes drop twice a month, delivering valuable education to help you grow your fitness business. Q: What can I expect to learn from the show this season? A: Expect to learn about building strong communities, boosting member retention, creating a better employee experience, and navigating the future of fitness. Q: Who are your sponsors? A: This show is supported by REX Roundtables and Active Management. About Your Host: Justin “JT” Tamsett is a seasoned fitness industry veteran and passionate advocate for promoting physical activity. His mission is to reduce the health care costs across the globe by having more people move and move more often. JT's hope is that his daughter Zoe can grow up in a world full of opportunity rather than one where governments and communities don't have the burden of an ageing and sickening population. With over 30 years of experience, JT has owned gyms, coached fitness classes, and now specialises in business coaching for fitness entrepreneurs. Through his company, Active Management, JT provides guidance and support to gym owners worldwide, empowering them to build successful businesses and contribute to a healthier society. He also leads 8 REX Roundtables in the US and Australia, spoken at over 40 conferences in 23 countries, and consulted with gyms worldwide. JT's commitment to improving health extends beyond his professional endeavours, as he has also dedicated himself to coaching various sports and actively participates in industry organisations.
Brian from Snap Fitness stops in to school us about fitness, Bailey claims she made granola bars popular, and more!
Ever wondered how a mattress store can revolutionize sleep? In this exciting episode of the FAM Podcast, host Mark Kinsley takes us behind the scenes of Snooze Mattress Company's new flagship sleep shop with CEO Matt Smith. Matt, a dynamic and innovative leader in the sleep industry, shares his vision of transforming 20 million lives through better sleep. From competitive games to deep discussions about sleep health, Matt and Mark cover it all. Highlights of the episode include: Introduction to Matt Smith: Learn about Matt's journey and how he came to lead Snooze Mattress Company, from running a Snap Fitness to creating a revolutionary sleep shop. Innovative Sleep Shop Concept: Discover what sets Snooze apart from traditional mattress stores, including unique features like CPAP masks, ice baths, and a bathroom experience that feels like a private airport lounge. Customer Experience: Matt explains the "sleep journey" that customers undergo when they visit Snooze, emphasizing personalized solutions over simple mattress sales. Health and Wellness Focus: Understand the importance of sleep health and how Snooze aims to address common issues like sleep apnea and general wellness. Industry Insights: Gain insights into the challenges and opportunities in the mattress and sleep industry, including the importance of changing consumer perceptions about sleep. Join us for a fascinating look at how Snooze Mattress Company is redefining the sleep industry, one restful night at a time. Don't miss the fun and informative mouthwash toast to wrap up the episode! Tune in now and learn how you too can benefit from the future of sleep!
On this LIFTS podcast, Escape Fitness CEO, Matthew Januszek and Mo Iqbal, Founder & CEO of SweatWorks are joined by guest, Ty Menzies, global CEO of Lift Brands, an international franchise organization that is parent brand to Snap Fitness. This episode discusses how the industry has had to adapt to the current hybrid work environment, fitness trends versus fads, GLP-1s as well as the barriers to fitness and the changes that the boutique industry has gone through and the shift towards digital solutions, including the integration of AI technology to hyper-personalize content and the member experience. Key topics discussed include: The change in consumer behaviour post-COVID. The influence of a more educated consumer. Digital versus in-person fitness demand. How franchising is being impacted by mergers and acquisitions. Fitness trends vs. fads that come and go. Ozempic-specific foods and training programs. Using AI to hyper-personalize and individualize content. ====================================================== Support fitness industry news by sponsoring future LIFTS episodes. Contact us at marketing@escapefitness.com for advertising opportunities. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it's published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop View our full catalog: https://escapefitness.com/support/catalog (US) https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue (UK) ====================================================== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escapefitness/ 0:00 Intro 4:42 Fitness trends, consumer habits and digital solutions 11:31 Snap Fitness's strategies for differentiation and growth 15:24 Impact of mergers and acquisitions on fitness franchising 18:15 Fitness trends vs fads that come and go 19:58 Weight loss drugs and barriers to exercise 24:02 Using AI for personalized experiences and business operations 26:48 AI personalization and focus on consumer needs
We play think fast with Bryan from Snap Fitness, Jenny quizzes everyone, and more.
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On this episode host David Samorano and guest Ben Burton talk fitness, mental health, addiction, recovery, community and more. https://www.snapfitness.com/us/gyms/marana-az Sponsored by: selltoalan.com Recorded at Live The Dream Media
Join us this week as we sit down with Peter Taunton, the brilliant mind behind Snap Fitness. In this episode, we explore Peter's journey from a single gym to a global fitness empire. What truly captivated us was his candid take on amassing over $100 million dollars in his lifetime and what it was like adapting to different levels of success. Throughout the interview we discuss the world of entrepreneurship, legacy-building, and the weight of immense wealth.Peter shares the exhilaration of financial freedom, the sacrifices made along the way, and the responsibility that comes with amassing such wealth. Don't miss this incredible interview as we unravel the mind of a true business titan.
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On this week's episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, our guest is Kevin Yates. With a wealth of industry experience, Yates was COO at 1Rebel, the CEO & Founder of TRIB3, a 2022 Great British Entrepreneur of the Year winner and has recently been appointed by Lifts Brands to its EMEA Leadership team as COO, tasked with driving the operations of franchised fitness operator Snap Fitness in the UK and Ireland. Kevin is known for being an innovative trailblazer, responsible for helping drive the big boutique fitness boom in the UK. He is experienced in business turnaround and development, both in the UK and in emerging markets and is a specialist in bringing creativity, discipline, efficiency and focus to business with his hands-on approach and strategic outlook. In this episode of the Escape your Limits Podcast, Kevin talks about: Facing mistakes head-on and taking learnings from them. Differences between owned and franchised businesses. The massive push on boutique fitness growth. Opportunities that the European market still has to offer. Riding the rollercoaster of a post CV-19 comeback. The legacy of the UK fitness market. Removing complexity for business success. ====================================================== Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it's published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop View our full catalog: https://escapefitness.com/support/catalog https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue ====================================================== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escapefitness/
Entrepreneur | Want Super Success? How to Design a LIFE That You Love!!! Peter Taunton Who Launched 6,000+ Franchisees & 3 brands including: Nautical Bowls, SNAP Fitness, Lift Brands, etc. + Celebrating the Success of Another Real Clay Clark Client You Must Have $100,000 of Cash to Buy a Nautical Bowls Franchise You Must Have a Net Worth of $250,000 to Buy a Nautical Bowls Franchise Learn More About Peter Taunton's Business Success HERE: www.snapfitness.com https://nauticalbowls.com/franchise/ Schedule a FREE Consultation Today At: https://peakbusinessvaluation.com/ - Call 435-359-2684 Business | Learn the SPECIFIC Systems, Proven Processes and Best-Practices Strategies That You Need to Use to Grow Your Business By 10X | Learn How Clay Clark Coached www.PMHOKC.com and www.DelrichtResearch.com Into 10X Growth Business | "Since Working With Clay I've Learned Everything About Business. The Experience Working Here Has Been LIFE CHANGING. I've Not Only Learned New Things, But I've Gained a Whole New Mindset." - Robert Redmond Business | Learn How to Hire, Inspire, Train and Retain High Quality Employees | Learn How Clay Clark Has Helped Multi Clean to Experience EPIC Growth Year Over Year While Building an Incredible Team Business | How to Use Search Engine Optimization to DRAMATICALLY GROW YOUR BUSINESS + How Clay Clark Helped BarbeeCookies.com to DOUBLE the SIZE of Her Business Within Just 12 Months!!! Learn More About the Success Stories Below: www.LivingWaterIrrigationOK.com www.BarbeeCookies.com www.PMHOKC.com www.DelrichtResearch.com www.OXIFresh.com www.PeakBusinessValuation.com Clay Clark Testimonials | "Clay Clark Has Helped Us to Grow from 2 Locations to Now 6 Locations. Clay Has Done a Great Job Helping Us to Navigate Anything That Has to Do with Running the Business, Building the System, the Workflows, to Buy Property." - Charles Colaw (Learn More Charles Colaw and Colaw Fitness Today HERE: www.ColawFitness.com) See the Thousands of Success Stories and Millionaires That Clay Clark Has Coached to Success HERE: https://www.thrivetimeshow.com/testimonials/ Learn More About How Clay Has Taught Doctor Joe Lai And His Team Orthodontic Team How to Achieve Massive Success Today At: www.KLOrtho.com Learn How to Grow Your Business Full THROTTLE NOW!!! Learn How to Turn Your Ideas Into A REAL Successful Company + Learn How Clay Clark Coached Bob Healy Into the Success Of His www.GrillBlazer.com Products Learn More About the Grill Blazer Product Today At: www.GrillBlazer.com Learn More About the Actual Client Success Stories Referenced In Today's Video Including: www.ShawHomes.com www.SteveCurrington.com www.TheGarageBA.com Learn More About How Clay Clark Has Helped Roy Coggeshall to TRIPLE the Size of His Businesses for Less Money That It Costs to Even Hire One Full-Time Minimum Wage Employee Today At: www.ThrivetimeShow.com To Learn More About Roy Coggeshall And His Real Businesses Today Visit: https://TheGarageBA.com/ https://RCAutospecialists.com/ Clay Clark Testimonials | "Clay Clark Has Helped Us to Grow from 2 Locations to Now 6 Locations. Clay Has Done a Great Job Helping Us to Navigate Anything That Has to Do with Running the Business, Building the System, the Workflows, to Buy Property." - Charles Colaw (Learn More Charles Colaw and Colaw Fitness Today HERE: www.ColawFitness.com) See the Thousands of Success Stories and Millionaires That Clay Clark Has Coached to Success HERE: https://www.thrivetimeshow.com/testimonials/ Learn More About Attending the Highest Rated and Most Reviewed Business Workshops On the Planet Hosted by Clay Clark In Tulsa, Oklahoma HERE: https://www.thrivetimeshow.com/business-conferences/ Download A Millionaire's Guide to Become Sustainably Rich: A Step-by-Step Guide to Become a Successful Money-Generating and Time-Freedom Creating Business HERE: www.ThrivetimeShow.com/Millionaire See Thousands of Actual Client Success Stories from Real Clay Clark Clients Today HERE: https://www.thrivetimeshow.com/testimonials/ 75% of Employees Steal from the Workplace - https://www.forbes.com/sites/ivywalker/2018/12/28/your-employees-are-probably-stealing-from-you-here-are-five-ways-to-put-an-end-to-it/ 85% of Employees Lie On Resumes - https://www.inc.com/jt-odonnell/staggering-85-of-job-applicants-lying-on-resumes-.html 96% of Businesses Fail - https://www.inc.com/bill-carmody/why-96-of-businesses-fail-within-10-years.html
Entrepreneur | The Power of F.O.C.U.S. w/ Peter Taunton + Learn 3 Steps to Gaining Traction from the Founder of Snap Fitness, 9 Round Boxing, Fitness On Demand & NauticalBowls Franchise Co-Founder + KPIs, No to Grow + Being Present Is a Present Learn More About Attending the Highest Rated and Most Reviewed Business Workshops On the Planet Hosted by Clay Clark In Tulsa, Oklahoma HERE: https://www.thrivetimeshow.com/business-conferences/ See the Thousands of Success Stories and Millionaires That Clay Clark Has Helped to Produce HERE: https://www.thrivetimeshow.com/testimonials/ Clay Clark Testimonials | "Clay Clark Has Helped Us to Grow from 2 Locations to Now 6 Locations. Clay Has Done a Great Job Helping Us to Navigate Anything That Has to Do with Running the Business, Building the System, the Workflows, to Buy Property." - Charles Colaw (Learn More Charles Colaw and Colaw Fitness Today HERE: www.ColawFitness.com) Download A Millionaire's Guide to Become Sustainably Rich: A Step-by-Step Guide to Become a Successful Money-Generating and Time-Freedom Creating Business HERE: www.ThrivetimeShow.com/Millionaire See Thousands of Actual Client Success Stories from Real Clay Clark Clients Today HERE: https://www.thrivetimeshow.com/testimonials/ See Thousands of Case Studies Today HERE: www.thrivetimeshow.com/does-it-work/
Entrepreneur Podcasts | What Super Success? Cut the CRAP & Focus On Proven Core Repeatable Actionable Processes + Peter Taunton Who Launched 6,000+ Franchisees Across 3 brands including: Nautical Bowls, SNAP Fitness, Lift Brands, etc. Learn More About Peter Taunton's Business Success HERE: www.snapfitness.com https://nauticalbowls.com/franchise/ Schedule a FREE Consultation Today At: https://peakbusinessvaluation.com/ - Call 435-359-2684 Business | Learn the SPECIFIC Systems, Proven Processes and Best-Practices Strategies That You Need to Use to Grow Your Business By 10X | Learn How Clay Clark Coached www.PMHOKC.com and www.DelrichtResearch.com Into 10X Growth Business | "Since Working With Clay I've Learned Everything About Business. The Experience Working Here Has Been LIFE CHANGING. I've Not Only Learned New Things, But I've Gained a Whole New Mindset." - Robert Redmond Business | Learn How to Hire, Inspire, Train and Retain High Quality Employees | Learn How Clay Clark Has Helped Multi Clean to Experience EPIC Growth Year Over Year While Building an Incredible Team Business | How to Use Search Engine Optimization to DRAMATICALLY GROW YOUR BUSINESS + How Clay Clark Helped BarbeeCookies.com to DOUBLE the SIZE of Her Business Within Just 12 Months!!! Learn More About the Success Stories Below: www.LivingWaterIrrigationOK.com www.BarbeeCookies.com www.PMHOKC.com www.DelrichtResearch.com www.OXIFresh.com www.PeakBusinessValuation.com Clay Clark Testimonials | "Clay Clark Has Helped Us to Grow from 2 Locations to Now 6 Locations. Clay Has Done a Great Job Helping Us to Navigate Anything That Has to Do with Running the Business, Building the System, the Workflows, to Buy Property." - Charles Colaw (Learn More Charles Colaw and Colaw Fitness Today HERE: www.ColawFitness.com) See the Thousands of Success Stories and Millionaires That Clay Clark Has Coached to Success HERE: https://www.thrivetimeshow.com/testimonials/ Learn More About How Clay Has Taught Doctor Joe Lai And His Team Orthodontic Team How to Achieve Massive Success Today At: www.KLOrtho.com Learn How to Grow Your Business Full THROTTLE NOW!!! Learn How to Turn Your Ideas Into A REAL Successful Company + Learn How Clay Clark Coached Bob Healy Into the Success Of His www.GrillBlazer.com Products Learn More About the Grill Blazer Product Today At: www.GrillBlazer.com Learn More About the Actual Client Success Stories Referenced In Today's Video Including: www.ShawHomes.com www.SteveCurrington.com www.TheGarageBA.com Learn More About How Clay Clark Has Helped Roy Coggeshall to TRIPLE the Size of His Businesses for Less Money That It Costs to Even Hire One Full-Time Minimum Wage Employee Today At: www.ThrivetimeShow.com To Learn More About Roy Coggeshall And His Real Businesses Today Visit: https://TheGarageBA.com/ https://RCAutospecialists.com/ Clay Clark Testimonials | "Clay Clark Has Helped Us to Grow from 2 Locations to Now 6 Locations. Clay Has Done a Great Job Helping Us to Navigate Anything That Has to Do with Running the Business, Building the System, the Workflows, to Buy Property." - Charles Colaw (Learn More Charles Colaw and Colaw Fitness Today HERE: www.ColawFitness.com) See the Thousands of Success Stories and Millionaires That Clay Clark Has Coached to Success HERE: https://www.thrivetimeshow.com/testimonials/ Learn More About Attending the Highest Rated and Most Reviewed Business Workshops On the Planet Hosted by Clay Clark In Tulsa, Oklahoma HERE: https://www.thrivetimeshow.com/business-conferences/ Download A Millionaire's Guide to Become Sustainably Rich: A Step-by-Step Guide to Become a Successful Money-Generating and Time-Freedom Creating Business HERE: www.ThrivetimeShow.com/Millionaire See Thousands of Actual Client Success Stories from Real Clay Clark Clients Today HERE: https://www.thrivetimeshow.com/testimonials/ 75% of Employees Steal from the Workplace - https://www.forbes.com/sites/ivywalker/2018/12/28/your-employees-are-probably-stealing-from-you-here-are-five-ways-to-put-an-end-to-it/ 85% of Employees Lie On Resumes - https://www.inc.com/jt-odonnell/staggering-85-of-job-applicants-lying-on-resumes-.html 96% of Businesses Fail - https://www.inc.com/bill-carmody/why-96-of-businesses-fail-within-10-years.html
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Peter Taunton had a vision to create an affordable, 24/7, results-driven gym to differentiate from the traditional big-box gym, so he created Snap Fitness, which now has 2,500 locations in 26 countries.In recent years, he acquired and founded several brands, including 9Round, Farrell's, YogaFit, STEELE Fitness and Fitness On Demand that, together with Snap Fitness, comprise the world's largest wellness franchise organizations, with more than 6,000 locations total.Before founding Snap Fitness, he owned nine “America's Fitness Centers.”Peter's accomplishments have been noticed by the business community. In 2010, he was named an Ernst and Young “Entrepreneur of the Year,” and his companies have been featured on all sorts of well-known lists in the industry such as Entrepreneur 500, Inc. 5000, Top Global and Franchise 500.He's since exited his companies for multiple 9 figures and is currently a Forbes Master Class Instructor.Currently, he's the CEO and co-founder of Nautical Bowls, a brick and mortar acai bowl chain that has grown to over 58 stores and been awarded more than 190 awarded territories as of JulyHe also consults with entrepreneurs and is the author of “Impossible Hill, Discover Your Unstoppable Fire, Destroy Your Limits and Take the Hill of Your Dreams.”Connect with Luke:Join my FREE Facebook Group: Men's Fitness and HealthInstagram: @lukebriggsfitnessYouTube: Luke BriggsEmail: luke@lukebriggsfitness.comConnect with Peter: Facebook: Peter TauntonInstagram: peter_tauntonWebsite: Peter Taunton
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Peter Taunton had a vision to create an affordable, 24/7, results-driven gym to differentiate from the traditional big-box gym, so he created Snap Fitness, which now has 2,500 locations in 26 countries.In recent years, he acquired and founded several brands, including 9Round, Farrell's, YogaFit, STEELE Fitness and Fitness On Demand that, together with Snap Fitness, comprise the world's largest wellness franchise organizations, with more than 6,000 locations total.Before founding Snap Fitness, he owned nine “America's Fitness Centers.”Peter has designed a franchise-development operation that's completely changed the game in the industry, providing franchise owners financing, world-class support and an easy turnkey process. Most importantly he teaches them his own management philosophy, “Success is 10 percent what happens to you and 90 percent how you react to it.”Peter's accomplishments have been noticed by the business community. In 2010, he was named an Ernst and Young “Entrepreneur of the Year,” and his companies have been featured on all sorts of well-known lists in the industry such as Entrepreneur 500, Inc. 5000, Top Global and Franchise 500.Connect with Peter: Instagram: peter_tauntonFacebook: Peter TauntonConnect with Luke:Join my FREE Facebook Group: Total Life Fitness CommunityInstagram: @lukebriggsfitnessYouTube: Luke BriggsEmail: luke@lukebriggsfitness.com
Peter Taunton is proud of the work he's done— and he's here to boast about his accomplishments, including how he took Snap Fitness from less than 20 locations to 2400+ and how he's revolutionizing the acai bowl industry with his latest venture, Nautical Bowls. Peter chats with Wolf about his plans for building the largest acai bowl franchise in the world and why his implicit understanding of consumer behavior within the health and wellness space led to the success of opening over 52 Nautical Bowls locations nationwide. Plus, find out why Peter believes that experience matters more than anything when it comes to franchise success. 0:00 Intro/Background 6:05 The Snap Fitness Model 12:00 Growing Pains 16:34 Exploring the Food Industry 23:22 Marketing Acai Bowls 28:00 Growing Global Find Out More About Nautical Bowls: https://www.nauticalbowls.com Follow Peter: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peter_taunton Are you a future franchise entrepreneur? Find all of the tools you need to launch, operate, and expand your franchise empire with the platform created by The Wolf himself, Krokit.com. And if you've enjoyed listening to Franchise Empires, I'd be so grateful if you could drop me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast. Thank you so much! Check out The Wolf's newsletter and YouTube channel. Stay up-to-date on all things Franchise Empires by following The Wolf on Twitter: https://twitter.com/franchisewolf Buzz Franchise Brands is a multi-brand franchising company currently operating four service brands: Pool Scouts pool cleaning franchise, Home Clean Heroes residential cleaning franchise, British Swim School swim instruction franchise, and Grand Illuminations outdoor lighting franchise. Our mission is to enable people to realize their dreams; we encourage you to learn more about us and our brands at BuzzFranchiseBrands.com.
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As business owners a lot of us are visionaries. We get distracted by shiny objects and oh my gosh, look a squirrel! So where do you focus your attention within your business? What You'll Learn: Using numbers to tell the story of your business and identify inefficiencies How to develop your business's unique value proposition and marketing message Finding a sales strategy that fits your personality The power of starting with your why The value in taking time to celebrate your wins Who is Jim Roman? Jim Roman is a highly accomplished professional with over 20 years of experience in driving revenue for business owners. As the Director of Results at Business Owners Institute, Jim utilizes his expertise as a motivational and inspiring speaker, trainer, and coach/consultant to guide organizations towards uncovering their true sources of motivation and success. Prior to his current role, Jim made a significant impact as the driving force behind the introduction of Business Networking International (BNI) in Central Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley region. In less than six years, he transformed BNI from a fledgling endeavor to a thriving community of 1600 members, earning himself a well-deserved spot in the BNI Hall of Fame. Throughout his impressive career, Jim has worked with numerous renowned businesses, including Chick-fil-A, Handyman Matters, SNAP Fitness, DoodyCalls, and many others. In addition, he has collaborated with esteemed associations such as the Florida Association of Chamber Professionals, National Association of Residential Property Managers, and BNI. His keynote speeches and seminars empower people to take action, emphasizing that implementation is the key to driving real results. Follow Jim: Website: https://www.jimromanonline.com/ More of Mills Knows Bills: Website: https://www.millsknowsbills.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/millsknowsbills Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/millsknowsbills Current Resources: https://linktr.ee/millsknowsbills Friendly reminder that Mills Knows Bills is general and educational in nature and does not constitute tax, investment, legal, or financial advice with respect to any particular individual or taxpayer. Please consult your own advisors regarding your own unique situation.
Pat and Paul conducted a "walking" interview with Chris Garcia, owner of Snap Fitness Seabrook and creator of Seabrook's own local business highlight series. After they finish the interview, they discuss the book Restaurant Success by the Numbers, a book by Roger Fields, CPA.
Welcome back to Making Bank. On today's episode, we have Matt Smith. He's a man who lives for his family. He's an entrepreneur and a business owner. He's also a serial entrepreneur with a C, not an S, a guy who enjoys the thrill of entrepreneurship. He's opened 11 businesses in Pueblo, Colorado. He's the owner of the biggest Snap Fitness in the world in Pueblo, Colorado. Founder of Snooze Mattress Company, the first national franchise started in Pueblo with locations across Colorado and the rest of the nation, and he's the author of Serial Dad Preneur and his children's book. Do not miss this episode of Matt Smith in Making Bank. (4:18) Background Matt Smith was raised by a single mother of two little boys. Grew up with electricity getting shut off and never really understanding money. Then later he went into telemarketing and then proceeded to Real Estate. That is when he started making a decent amount of money. He went on to owning lots of businesses and even owning a national franchise which is Snooze Mattress. (9:32) Mentorship Mentorship is absolutely a cheat code and anybody that's too stubborn to think that they can't learn from somebody else doesn't deserve to be an entrepreneur. Matt Smith talks about how he too has had coaches that he meets weekly from franchising, to his health and even to his own personal life. (11:38) Health And Routines The most important thing you can do is have a healthy sleeping routine. Sleep is so underrated and many people don't realize it. You could work out all you want and you could train to be the Olympic athlete all you want, but if you're not getting the right sleep to retain that, it's not going to work. (14:31) Overcoming Challenges Positivity is definitely like it's a muscle that we talk about all the time. In business you have to be able to get the positive aspect, but you have to be realistic too. Data's a big part of growth and many don't realize until recently how important that is. (16:15) Culture And Teams People don't quit their jobs, they quit their bosses. If your employees don't love what they do, especially in this day and age, there's a million more jobs where that came from, where they can work from home on the internet or something else like that. So creating a positive culture in your team is very important. (20:31) Undercover Billionaire The biggest takeaway is that the sky's the limit and we tend to think too small when we're in that crowd, that's too small. That is why we need to get a bigger crowd. If anybody ever says that your idea is dumb, you need to get out of that crowd. (26:33) Cereal Entrepreneur If you want to be a cereal entrepreneur you need to know what is important in life. You cannot neglect your family. If you ever have to choose between your family and your business, always choose your family. (31:25) Marketing Marketing is changing dramatically every year. You need to change or you will be left behind. The market will always evolve. People's jobs are being replaced every year with AI and many other technologies. That is why in order to be successful you need to always stay updated and know what is happening in today's world. Link: @mattsmithpueblo
Welcome back to Making Bank. On today's episode, we have Matt Smith. He's a man who lives for his family. He's an entrepreneur and a business owner. He's also a serial entrepreneur with a C, not an S, a guy who enjoys the thrill of entrepreneurship. He's opened 11 businesses in Pueblo, Colorado. He's the owner of the biggest Snap Fitness in the world in Pueblo, Colorado. Founder of Snooze Mattress Company, the first national franchise started in Pueblo with locations across Colorado and the rest of the nation, and he's the author of Serial Dad Preneur and his children's book. Do not miss this episode of Matt Smith in Making Bank. (5:28) Background Matt Smith was raised by a single mother of two little boys. Grew up with electricity getting shut off and never really understanding money. Then later he went into telemarketing and then proceeded to Real Estate. That is when he started making a decent amount of money. He went on to owning lots of businesses and even owning a national franchise which is Snooze Mattress. (10:42) Mentorship Mentorship is absolutely a cheat code and anybody that's too stubborn to think that they can't learn from somebody else doesn't deserve to be an entrepreneur. Matt Smith talks about how he too has had coaches that he meets weekly from franchising, to his health and even to his own personal life. (12:47) Health And Routines The most important thing you can do is have a healthy sleeping routine. Sleep is so underrated and many people don't realize it. You could work out all you want and you could train to be the Olympic athlete all you want, but if you're not getting the right sleep to retain that, it's not going to work. (15:41) Overcoming Challenges Positivity is definitely like it's a muscle that we talk about all the time. In business you have to be able to get the positive aspect, but you have to be realistic too. Data's a big part of growth and many don't realize until recently how important that is. (17:29) Culture And Teams People don't quit their jobs, they quit their bosses. If your employees don't love what they do, especially in this day and age, there's a million more jobs where that came from, where they can work from home on the internet or something else like that. So creating a positive culture in your team is very important. (21:41) Undercover Billionaire The biggest takeaway is that the sky's the limit and we tend to think too small when we're in that crowd, that's too small. That is why we need to get a bigger crowd. If anybody ever says that your idea is dumb, you need to get out of that crowd. (27:33) Cereal Entrepreneur If you want to be a cereal entrepreneur you need to know what is important in life. You cannot neglect your family. If you ever have to choose between your family and your business, always choose your family. (32:35) Marketing Marketing is changing dramatically every year. You need to change or you will be left behind. The market will always evolve. People's jobs are being replaced every year with AI and many other technologies. That is why in order to be successful you need to always stay updated and know what is happening in today's world. Link: @mattsmithpueblo
Welcome back to Making Bank. On today's episode, we have Matt Smith. He's a man who lives for his family. He's an entrepreneur and a business owner. He's also a serial entrepreneur with a C, not an S, a guy who enjoys the thrill of entrepreneurship. He's opened 11 businesses in Pueblo, Colorado. He's the owner of the biggest Snap Fitness in the world in Pueblo, Colorado. Founder of Snooze Mattress Company, the first national franchise started in Pueblo with locations across Colorado and the rest of the nation, and he's the author of Serial Dad Preneur and his children's book. Do not miss this episode of Matt Smith in Making Bank. (5:28) Background Matt Smith was raised by a single mother of two little boys. Grew up with electricity getting shut off and never really understanding money. Then later he went into telemarketing and then proceeded to Real Estate. That is when he started making a decent amount of money. He went on to owning lots of businesses and even owning a national franchise which is Snooze Mattress. (10:42) Mentorship Mentorship is absolutely a cheat code and anybody that's too stubborn to think that they can't learn from somebody else doesn't deserve to be an entrepreneur. Matt Smith talks about how he too has had coaches that he meets weekly from franchising, to his health and even to his own personal life. (12:47) Health And Routines The most important thing you can do is have a healthy sleeping routine. Sleep is so underrated and many people don't realize it. You could work out all you want and you could train to be the Olympic athlete all you want, but if you're not getting the right sleep to retain that, it's not going to work. (15:41) Overcoming Challenges Positivity is definitely like it's a muscle that we talk about all the time. In business you have to be able to get the positive aspect, but you have to be realistic too. Data's a big part of growth and many don't realize until recently how important that is. (17:29) Culture And Teams People don't quit their jobs, they quit their bosses. If your employees don't love what they do, especially in this day and age, there's a million more jobs where that came from, where they can work from home on the internet or something else like that. So creating a positive culture in your team is very important. (21:41) Undercover Billionaire The biggest takeaway is that the sky's the limit and we tend to think too small when we're in that crowd, that's too small. That is why we need to get a bigger crowd. If anybody ever says that your idea is dumb, you need to get out of that crowd. (27:33) Cereal Entrepreneur If you want to be a cereal entrepreneur you need to know what is important in life. You cannot neglect your family. If you ever have to choose between your family and your business, always choose your family. (32:35) Marketing Marketing is changing dramatically every year. You need to change or you will be left behind. The market will always evolve. People's jobs are being replaced every year with AI and many other technologies. That is why in order to be successful you need to always stay updated and know what is happening in today's world. Link: @mattsmithpueblo
Welcome back to Making Bank. On today's episode, we have Matt Smith. He's a man who lives for his family. He's an entrepreneur and a business owner. He's also a serial entrepreneur with a C, not an S, a guy who enjoys the thrill of entrepreneurship. He's opened 11 businesses in Pueblo, Colorado. He's the owner of the biggest Snap Fitness in the world in Pueblo, Colorado. Founder of Snooze Mattress Company, the first national franchise started in Pueblo with locations across Colorado and the rest of the nation, and he's the author of Serial Dad Preneur and his children's book. Do not miss this episode of Matt Smith in Making Bank. (4:18) Background Matt Smith was raised by a single mother of two little boys. Grew up with electricity getting shut off and never really understanding money. Then later he went into telemarketing and then proceeded to Real Estate. That is when he started making a decent amount of money. He went on to owning lots of businesses and even owning a national franchise which is Snooze Mattress. (9:32) Mentorship Mentorship is absolutely a cheat code and anybody that's too stubborn to think that they can't learn from somebody else doesn't deserve to be an entrepreneur. Matt Smith talks about how he too has had coaches that he meets weekly from franchising, to his health and even to his own personal life. (11:38) Health And Routines The most important thing you can do is have a healthy sleeping routine. Sleep is so underrated and many people don't realize it. You could work out all you want and you could train to be the Olympic athlete all you want, but if you're not getting the right sleep to retain that, it's not going to work. (14:31) Overcoming Challenges Positivity is definitely like it's a muscle that we talk about all the time. In business you have to be able to get the positive aspect, but you have to be realistic too. Data's a big part of growth and many don't realize until recently how important that is. (16:15) Culture And Teams People don't quit their jobs, they quit their bosses. If your employees don't love what they do, especially in this day and age, there's a million more jobs where that came from, where they can work from home on the internet or something else like that. So creating a positive culture in your team is very important. (20:31) Undercover Billionaire The biggest takeaway is that the sky's the limit and we tend to think too small when we're in that crowd, that's too small. That is why we need to get a bigger crowd. If anybody ever says that your idea is dumb, you need to get out of that crowd. (26:33) Cereal Entrepreneur If you want to be a cereal entrepreneur you need to know what is important in life. You cannot neglect your family. If you ever have to choose between your family and your business, always choose your family. (31:25) Marketing Marketing is changing dramatically every year. You need to change or you will be left behind. The market will always evolve. People's jobs are being replaced every year with AI and many other technologies. That is why in order to be successful you need to always stay updated and know what is happening in today's world. Link: @mattsmithpueblo
In this episode of The Franchise Life, Stacie sits down with entrepreneur and franchise expert Peter Taunton. Peter is a pioneer in the fitness industry, having founded Snap Fitness 24/7, Lift Brands, and most recently, Co-Founder/CEO of Nautical Bowls. In the early years of establishing the fitness franchise, Peter faced several hurdles, including limited capital and fierce competition within the industry. Undeterred, he focused on building a solid foundation for his business by emphasizing customer service, affordability, and convenience. His innovative fitness approach and strategic marketing tactics helped attract a loyal customer base and set the stage for rapid expansion. Today, Peter focuses on growing the Nautical Bowls franchise brand while consulting other businesses on strategic growth. Under Peter's tutelage, Nautical Bowls has grown from several corporate locations to 161+ locations nationwide today. Nautical Bowls is a refreshing, health-focused food concept serving delicious, nutrient-packed bowls. With an emphasis on high-quality, natural ingredients, their menu features a variety of customizable options, including acai bowls, smoothie bowls, and poke bowls. Nautical Bowls' commitment to promoting a healthy lifestyle and their vibrant, coastal-inspired atmosphere has garnered a loyal following of customers who appreciate the perfect balance of taste and nutrition. As the brand grows, Nautical Bowls remains dedicated to providing a unique and enjoyable dining experience for those seeking wholesome, satisfying meals. With Peter's insight and leadership, Nautical Bowls has seen a significant upward trend in its franchising effort. This podcast with Peter is genuinely focused on what it takes to be successful in franchise ownership today. With Peter's entrepreneurial background, having written a successful #1 best-selling book called "Impossible Hill," Peter has a wealth of knowledge to share and is truly inspirational. Interested in learning more about franchise opportunities to take control of your future? Reach out today to stacie@fusionfranchising.com or book a 15-min intro call to start your franchise ownership journey! Calendly - Stacie Shannon. We match you up with the perfect franchise concepts to meet your needs and stay with you 100% throughout the process to assist with funding needs, legal needs, accountant reviews, etc. We are your franchise partners! Follow us on social media: YouTube: (3) The Franchise Life - YouTube LinkedIn: Stacie Shannon, MBA | LinkedIn Instagram: Franchising Consulting Palm Beach (@fusionfranchising) • Instagram photos and videos Facebook: Fusion Franchising | Facebook
Show Notes:IntroductionAaron Boike, co-founder of Three Click Mobile FitnessAaron's journey from managing Snap Fitness gyms to starting his own businessOrigins of Three Click Mobile FitnessAaron's passion for helping others lose weight and enjoy lifeMentoring under Benjamin Cowan, a local entrepreneurThe booking process and focus on customer goalsSuccess Stories and PartnershipsBrent's personal experience with Three Click Mobile FitnessPartnership with Performance Running GymBuilding a community around the businessPerformance Running GymPurchased in May 2020Growth and involvement in the local running communityGroup runs, workshops, and seminarsBuilding a CommunityOffering free content and engagement opportunitiesPartnerships with Mylan My Shoes, a nonprofit that helps people reenter the community through runningConnections made through running togetherEntrepreneur Operating System (EOS)Implementing EOS in the business with the help of a local coachBenefits of EOS implementation, including the L 10 meetingGetting Started in RunningAaron's advice: start with walking and gradually add runningSign up for short, inspiring races to stay motivatedBrent's perspective on marathons and trainingOnline Presence and Future PlansUsing an online idea to enhance a traditional businessThree Click Mobile Fitness and Performance Running Gym's offeringsVisit performancerungym.com to get startedConclusionAaron's journey from employee to entrepreneurThe importance of building a community around your business and offering valuable services
In this episode of the Remote CEO Show, I had the pleasure to interview Peter Taunton. Peter Taunton is an entrepreneur and founder of several fitness brands. He grew up in Willmar, Minnesota, and quit college during his junior year after a business statistics class left him frustrated and in debt. Peter excelled in racquetball, which led to his first health club ownership opportunity. He later founded Snap Fitness, which has grown to 2,500 locations in 26 countries. He also founded 9Round, Farrell's, YogaFit, STEELE Fitness, and Fitness On Demand. Peter believes in providing affordable financing, world-class support, and management philosophy to his franchise owners. He was named Ernst and Young “Entrepreneur of the Year” in 2010.
WE BUILD POWERFUL HUMANS www.elevatestrengthco.com@bethaneerandles@elevatestrengthcoMeet the Team HERE. (https://www.elevatestrengthco.com/our-team ) Welcome to Elevate Strength and Conditioning, Home of Bainbridge Island's Most Inclusive Fitness CommunityHOME OF BAINBRIDGE ISLAND'S MOST INCLUSIVE FITNESS COMMUNITYACCOUNTABILITY: Every member is important to our coaching staff. Each person will have a full accountability partner in every staff member, paired with a community that will support you every step of the way.Elevate is not just a gym where you pay a membership, Elevate is a family. Your goals are our priority. COMMITMENTWE CARE ABOUT YOUR GOALS.We are committed to helping you become your strongest, most confident self.Every session spent working with our highly skilled staff will help you, “become the machine,” and prepare you to move through life with ease and confidence in your movement. Our mission is to help you actualize yours, one step and one drop of sweat at a time, at a pace that works for you.GRITWe are going to do hard things. We are going to struggle. We are going to fail. We are going to succeed. We will do all of these things together. Strength is the key piece of everyone's individual independence in movement, and together, we will overcome obstacles to become stronger, more capable humans.INTEGRITYWe are honest in our assessments and programming to meet each person where they are so we can take them where they want to be. We believe in our method and our programming and its ability to help every single member progress responsibly and with quality movement. Transcripts:Danielle (00:38):Welcome to the Arise Podcast, conversations on faith, race, justice, gender, and healing. Uh, so proud to welcome my dear friend, uh, Bethany Randall's, owner of Elevate Strength and Conditioning on Banbridge Island, Washington. And this girl, this friend of mine, really knows and cares for human beings. And so here we go. Um, that I'm recording. Okay. Got it. Well, hey, Bethany, uh, welcome to recording a podcast with me. I've been wanting to do this for a long time, so it feels really special and important, and in fact, I just saw you today, so that was fun. Yeah. I brought my whole, well, three of my kids with me, so that was kind of a surprise for you and also for me, . Yeah, no, Bethany, I wanted to just, people may be like, well, how did Danielle and Bethany know each other? And I would say, it's been like a decade, right? Bethanee (01:39):Yeah. Yeah. It's been, let's see, yeah, it's been at least nine years since I've met you, right? Nine years. Yeah. And for anybody watching this, just just know that my two, uh, French bulldogs are in the room, so if you hear any funny noises, it's just them. And, sorry, . Um, Danielle (02:00):That's great. Um, yeah. So I met you at the Y M C A and I came to one, I think I came to your ripped class first and then started working out, and that was when it was like in a smaller room, but eventually it grew to like the gymnasium to where you had people lined up. Bethanee (02:19):Yeah. Yeah. So when I met you, sorry, the dog's cracking me up. Um, when I met you, I was working at the Y and I might have still been a volunteer at the Y I'm not sure if I was an actual employee there, but, um, I started teaching some group fitness classes there, uh, kickboxing, cycling ripped, which was a, like a high intensity interval class. Um, and when I started, I was being trained by two other instructors, and eventually I was able to go off and have my own classes. Um, and then they kind of grew into really big classes. And that was kind of the start of my, um, career and teaching fitness to others. So, but I, I, you and Louis would come to those classes, which was great. Danielle (03:06):That's true. And I remember he filled out like a comment card once, , do you remember that comment card? Bethanee (03:12):Yeah. I still have that comment card. . Yeah.Danielle (03:16):Yeah. Um, yeah. Well, then I started doing some personal training with you there, and you actually introduced me to some movements that weren't a part of the classes. I think it was like deadlift and cleans, um, and just a lot of laps around the upper track, like bear crawl laps sometimes. I remember those. So just a lot of, um, fitness. But the one thing I remember about you from the very beginning, and that still stands out every time I see you, is that you, the way you relate to people and the way you show up is consistent and kind and inviting. And that, not that I don't love to work out. I do. I do it on my own too when I can. Um, but I, I did just enjoy showing up to get to hang with you and experience being with you. So, um, yeah. Bethanee (04:09):Yeah, yeah. So you're talking about, you know, just the time you spent kind of around me, I guess we got to spend more time with each other, whether it was in the private training or in the classes. And, um, we developed a friendship mm-hmm. over the years. Uh, yeah, go ahead and like, refresh me a little bit on, yeah. Danielle (04:29):So then tell me about your journey from the why forward, and I'd love to hear like how you made it. One thing we're just checking in with business owners and people, therapists, whoever we're in, whoever I'm interviewing is like, how did you make it through c what is your business doing? And like, where are you headed? So those are a lot of questions, but yeah, just catching up. Bethanee (04:50):Yeah. So, um, I moved to Bainbridge Island in 2015 to manage another gym, and I was still working for the Y M C A at the time, and I continued to work for the Y M C A for another year and a half, uh, after I moved. So I was commuting from Bainbridge to Silverdale, uh, multiple times a day. putting like 400 miles on my car, um, every week. Um, but eventually I left the Y M C A in 2016 to be in Bainbridge full time. And I took over, um, as an operations manager for a local gym out here. And it was a CrossFit gym. Um, and I came on as a personal trainer, and I came on as somebody that would be the basic, like on-ramp coordinator. There was no, um, program for new members or people coming into the gym to like safely assimilate into the regular gym communi. So, um, before I was hired, the gym saw a lot of turnover. Uh, its membership numbers were pretty low, and my job was to kind of turn that around. So within, I think it was within the first two years, uh, we doubled the membership size. Uh, we started to double the, uh, revenue, and we grew a personal training clientele in addition to group fitness clientele. Um, so that gym kind of became my home base, and I found, you know, lots of great friends and family, um, chosen family there. And some of my favorite people, like Danielle came with me, um, made the, the drive out to Bainbridge multiple times a week to work out. And in 2017, I became co-owner of that gym. Okay. And I was minority owner. I was not, um, like a big player in terms of partnership, uh, but it allowed me to kind of take on a little bit more in terms of what my role was. And at the end of 2019, um, the decision was made to take me off of the ownership. Okay. Um, which in retrospect was actually a really good decision. Okay. So, uh, the, the majority owner wanted to keep kind of control of the business and wanted to do it, um, so low. So I kinda stepped back a little bit. Um, then Covid happened. We moved the gym right before Covid happened to a new home, and that was really rough. We actually had a more than 50% turnover Oh, geez. When that happened. So, um, we had a very small membership, and then the shutdown came along shortly after Covid kind of became a mainstream thing. And so we immediately pivoted to an online type of format. We rented out all of our gym equipment, and I started putting on, uh, two days a week, or two days a week, two times a day, um, five days a week, live workouts for people. Whoa. So people could, they could tune in from their phone or their computer or, um, we actually linked it through YouTube as well. And, um, the gym owner at the time, he was streaming the content and I was delivering the workout, so I was writing the programming. Um, but we made this accessible for everybody by making it free. And our members continued to support us by, you know, keeping their membership active. Um, and we supported them by the videos and letting them borrow equipment. So, um, that went on for a few months, and then in May of 2020, um, it was time for me to step away from that business and go on my own because the owner was going to close the business down. So I did, and I kept doing the live videos. So twice a day, five days a week, um, up until actually over a year after that timeframe. But, um, in July of 2020, I was able to finally, uh, open my own gym business. And, um, I was working at a deal with the owner of the former gym to basically buy the assets of his company. So the membership, the equipment, um, the social media rights. So I didn't actually wanna buy the, the business itself. I wanted to kinda start fresh on my own. So, um, I was able to do that. It's a very, very long story that I don't know if you wanna spend time on, but, um, a lot of hard work on my part and a lot of support from my community, um, made that possible. So, so yeah. So in July of 2020, um, I decided to open my own business entity, and I didn't have a home for the gym. Um, I was basically training people in parks, in people's driveways, uh, school basketball courts, um, outdoor baseball fields, soccer fields, like anywhere I could find space, I would host classes, I would take private clients. Um, and I hauled equipment everywhere. I have like a little suv, it's like a mini suv. And it was full all the time of like, you know, thousand pounds of dumbbells medicine balls and kettle bells. Um, I even got three rowing machines in there a couple times to take them to the park, and, uh, yeah, rain or shine. Um, the community, like, they followed me. They came with me, and I held classes at 6:00 AM eight 30, noon, five 15, um, every day throughout the week for about six months outside. So, so that, that started in May or July, well, we couldn't see people until June. So when they shut down the state for fitness and in person, like wellness, activities, restaurants, all of it, they shut it down mid-March, and we couldn't do anything until June 2nd. Okay. I'll never forget the date because it was, you know, I was waiting for that date. Um, so as of June 2nd, 2020, I was able to meet people. Um, there was that little bit of time there between May and July when I officially opened where I wasn't technically, um, an employee of the former business, but I was still running the classes. I was still doing the live streams. Um, and my hope with that was that people would stay with me through the transition. Um, I also couldn't talk about a lot of it while it was going on, because it was in transition, uh, and I didn't wanna freak anybody out, if that makes sense. So my hope was to continue to foster a feeling of like, okay, this is our normal workout group, this is our normal time, this is our normal instructor. We're gonna keep that going. Mm-hmm. . And then behind the scenes I'm working with, you know, people to get the, the business deal done. So, um, hang on one second. Sure. You're okay, . Um, so yeah. So then in July I announced, um, that I was opening Elevate. Um, I didn't solicit anybody. Um, it was understood with the, with the buying the assets from the former business that we were going to just transfer everything over. Um, so the former owner was kind enough to do that for me. Um, and I solidified my deal of buying the former gym assets, uh, on September 3rd, 2020. So at that point, um, I still hadn't signed a lease. I still didn't have a space. I was still training people outside. I was still doing, you know, two times a day live videos on Facebook or YouTube. Um, and four days later, I signed my first commercial lease. Um, I found a space on Bainbridge, 4,000 square feet, uh, within my price range. And the location of the gym is, it's kind of North island, so it's kinda away from the ferry. It's closer to the bridge. So when you're driving onto Ba Bridge Island, it's about two minutes past the bridge. And so, um, a lot of people had feedback from me and they said, you know, that's too far for a lot of people to go. And I just said, you know, if people are willing to follow me to a park, to a school, to somebody's random driveway, to somebody's random property in the middle of the woods to do a workout, like, they'll come to this location. And, and so, um, I signed my lease, I put my deposit down. And so yeah, that week I had my, my business deal done. I had my lease, and luckily I had a really great landlord who was willing to work with me and, um, make it so that I could afford to be there. So, um, my gym community helped me remodel the space. Uh, they donated money for the floor. They donated money for, uh, repairs that we needed. The building I moved into, needed a lot of work to be a functional gym space. And, um, on October 10th, so a little over a month later, we opened our doors. Wow. That is So, yeah. And it was just in time for like, the rain and the cold. So our workout hours were starting to get kind of cold, you know, 6:00 AM class was in the dark. Um, but overall, like, you know, it was perfect timing. And with Covid, sorry, there's lots of seagulls outside right now. Um, with Covid, there were a lot of restrictions around opening a business, and I had been really enjoying being outside because we had less restrictions outside. Like, everybody felt a little more comfortable. We didn't have to wear masks. Like we could space out, you know, 50 feet away from each other if we wanted to. Um, moving everybody inside was a challenge. I would say at least 30% of my membership didn't wanna be inside. And even with that, we could only run classes of five people at a time, because state regulations said five people at a time. So we made these squares, like, I think it was like seven by seven squares. You'd come into the gym, you'd go to your square, you'd get your equipment, you'd stay in your square, keep your mask on. Um, it was hard, you know, and trying to basically tell people, like, you know, your workout will still be fun while you're wearing a mask. Uh, a lot, a lot of people got it. And a lot of people did not like it. You know, it was different. It was uncomfortable and sweaty. Um, but for me it was like, you know, this is a really small price to pay to do the thing that you really wanna do. So if, like, you have to make this little tiny sacrifice for an hour to get your fitness on, like, so, um, I'm happy to say we didn't have a lot of turnover, you know, because of that. Yeah. Um, there, there were a couple people that had strong feelings, and I, I very, you know, happily said goodbye to them mm-hmm. because the, the health and the safety of my community is like the most important thing to me. So, um, yeah, I wanted to make sure that I did everything I could to keep people safe. Yeah, so we opened on October 10th, and then on November, I wanna say it was November 15th. So a little over a month after that, they shut down indoor fitness again in Washington State . So we had like a nice little month in our new space. And so, um, I reached out to the community and I was like, look, we have all this space outside. I need some popup tents. And the community came forward. I got seven popup tents. I put 'em up right outside the gym. I strung some Christmas lights, um, through them. I moved all the equipment up next to the big doors. So it was just accessible. And we ran classes outside from mid-November until February 1st. So we were out there Christmas Eve, we were out there in New Year's Eve, we were out there in the snow. Um, some days we had, I mean, we had to wear masks, I think up until like January. Like there was, there were a lot of rules. And I'm just really grateful that people were there to, to work out. And, you know, they were uncomfortable and they were cold. And, um, I figured if we could make it through that park, like basketball courts, like snow outside, inside, like I figured whoever was still there would probably stay. So Danielle (16:32):I think what you haven't said, I think what you're saying, and also didn't say very clear, like it's very clear, but it's not like in a clear sentence, is Bethany, people love the community that comes around you and the, the vibe and the community you create. And I think it's just evident, you know, first I know it for firsthand from my relationship, but even to hear the story again, I'm just so impacted at there's more there than just like, Hey, I wanna show up and lift a dumbbell. Bethanee (17:05):Mm-hmm. . Yeah. Yeah. You know, the, the, the gym community during Covid, I think we all really needed each other. You know, we needed, um, we needed a sanctuary, we needed an outlet. You know, there were people that were working from home who had never worked from home before. And all of a sudden, you know, your environment changes. And with that comes, you know, do you have kids that are also home? Do you have a spouse that's also home? Like, are you able to have, you know, you time, are you able to have self care time? Um, are you able to take out, you know, your stress from the pandemic in like a healthy way? Uh, elevate became a place, I mean, for all of us, for me too, um, where we were able to just, you know, work on ourselves or be with people that we loved, you know, outside of our families. Um, and with us shut down restrictions. Like, you know, we're not all hanging out with other people. So for some people, like this was their only social interaction mm-hmm. that they'd had, you know, all year And, you know, for me to, to be able to try to foster that environment for people, like that was everything for me. Like, it's great for me to see all of you. Like, I love that. I never take that for granted. I'm always happy when anybody walks through the doors. But to see people be able to, you know, develop relationships with other humans, you know, even if it's like in a, like we're workout buddies, you know? Um, I think during that time, especially during like strict quarantine, lockdown time, like coming outta that, like we needed interaction mm-hmm. and like the other, the other places you were gonna get it was gonna be like grocery store, gas station, Costco, you know, but there was no, you couldn't just go hang out with people Yeah. So anyway, it was kind of a safe haven. And we also got to work out, which was like a super bonus. So Danielle (19:02):One thing I always notice about coming into your gym too, I think that creates a community feel for me is that you have all of these different flags hanging in the gym, and you've supported, um, supported so many different causes that I think move towards community or inclusivity. And I just wonder you've made that a really important part of your community and how you do business. I just wonder if you'd speak to that a little bit. Bethanee (19:29):Yeah, yeah. So, um, I come from, you know, pre elevate days. I come from a background of doing general fitness in a, in a big setting, corporate setting, like the Y M C A, you know, or a Snap Fitness or a, or a Silver Fitness. Um, and then coming into the CrossFit world, elevate is not a CrossFit gym, but the gym I used to manage was coming into that world and seeing, you know, flags up in gyms that are representative of the, the armed services, you know, honoring people that serve their community in some capacity. Um, so when I open Elevate, I wanted it to be different. Obviously, I didn't want it to feel like a CrossFit gym because I was trying to get away from that. Um, and that's a whole other great story. Um, but there was more, there was more than that, right? So, not only do I wanna honor people who have served their country, so whether it's Army or Coast Guard, you know, um, air National Guard, Navy, space Force, um, somebody got us a Space Force flag. Uh, I wanted to make sure to touch on the other community members. Um, so like the l lgbtq community, the trans community, the non-binary community. Um, so we have flags that represent all types of people that are up in our gym. And, you know, when people walk in to elevate, I want them to, to see something that resonates with them. Like, I want them to see something that makes them feel like, oh, like, I belong here, or I'll be accepted here. Or there are people like me here. Mm-hmm. , um, yeah, without question. I think, you know, if, if you walk into Elevate, like you're gonna know right away what kind of person I am. Like, you're gonna know what kind of community we have. You're gonna see Black Lives Matter signs on the walls, like you're gonna see rainbows everywhere. And it's not just that, like, those things are great, but I also think that the people really make it special. So if like, you walk in, you don't know anybody, you just moved here, you, you've been in isolation for two years cuz of Covid. Like, I totally expect every single person in that room to say hi to you the first time you walk into that gym. And then every time after that mm-hmm. , you know, um, Danielle is really good at saying hi to everybody, everybody, you know, and, and making it special. Like, and it's never, how do I, it it's always genuine. Like, you, you genuinely mean it because you genuinely care about people and you're not the only person like that. And I'm so happy that there are more people like you, you know, welcoming, like caring, giving humans that are like, willing to give their energy or their space, you know, or a hug or just how are you, how are your kids? You know? Um, like I've, I don't want our gym to be a cold space. I want it to be a space where, you know, you walk in and you see a picture of somebody that you know on the wall doing something amazing, right? We have all these black and white photos of our community, um, doing hard things, doing workouts, like mm-hmm. it. Yeah. So, so I really want it to be, um, known like from the second you walk in that that space is special mm-hmm. and inclusive mm-hmm. . So, um, I think in terms of like providing, you know, um, equity for my members or accessibility for my members, um, I've never turned anybody away. And, you know, if people, like, we have people that range all over the board. Um, bay Bridge Island is a pretty affluent community, but not everybody that lives here is affluent. Right? We have lots of people that lived here that live here currently, including myself, who depend on affordable housing, who depend on help, who depend on, um, additional resources like to stay here. And whether it's they wanna stay here for a job or maybe they have a family member or kids or a school district, like, I think that no matter what your, like social status is, your economic status, like your demographically, you should be able to have access to health and wellness. And what we do falls into those categories mm-hmm. . And so, um, we have our general membership options, which is our standard, you know, this is what we charge per month, this is what we charge per a year, you know, if you wanna deal. Um, but we also have a scholarship fund so that we can really help people who aren't in need of financial assistance. Um, yeah. And, and you know, some people have offered to help, you know, they've reached out to me and they've said, Hey, like, is there a way I can sponsor somebody? Like, is there anybody that needs, um, financial assistance to be here? And the answer is yes. Like, there's probably always gonna be people in our community that need help. And so the, at the very least, what I can do on my end is have options ready for them. Mm-hmm. . So, um, the other side of that is like, you know, there are people that don't live here that wanna be a part of our community mm-hmm. . So how do we reach those people? Like maybe those people can pay for services, maybe they can't. So I keep, you know, over 350 videos, prerecorded videos of workouts on my Facebook, my business Facebook people can access at any time. So if they wanna do a strength workout, they can access that. If they wanna do a conditioning or cardio workout, core workout, if they wanna do mobility and stretching for an hour, all of that is up there and all of that is free. Mm-hmm. . So, you know, if I can hit all of those targets and, you know, if people wanna be a part of the community, like give them an option to be a part of the community and whatever that looks like for them. Danielle (25:00):I love that. I love that. And, and just, I wonder if you would speak to now more recently, and I think you had some other, like, kind of like growing programs. You had a hiking group, I saw, um, you've had some workshops that are, have either happened or are happening. Like how does that work at Elevate? And, and would you talk a little bit about about more like what you guys offer for that too? Bethanee (25:22):Yeah. Yeah. So, um, the Elevate staff is made up of 11, 12 people. 12 people including myself. Um, and all of our staff are different. They're all amazing. They all have their strengths. Um, none of us are the same. Mm-hmm. , you know, we all have different backgrounds in terms of how we, you know, came to this place, how we came to be trainers, um, our stories might be different and why we even want to help people through fitness mm-hmm. . And, you know, my goal as a, as a gym owner is to try to help my staff take their strengths and help them grow their strengths. Mm-hmm. , right? And then also help them, you know, if, if they need like, developmental work in other areas, like to help them, you know, get to where they wanna be. Um, but if they have a specialty, like let's hone in on it. Like let's shine some light on it and let's make it your thing. Like, if you're really good at it, like you should absolutely be doing it if that's something you want. So, um, yeah, we've had a couple programs and I've, this has kind of been this last like six months or so. Um, I feel like we're finally coming out of the Covid Haze. Yeah. So we're able to actually do some of these things. Um, we've been able to establish a hiking group. So we have two coaches, Lance and Nikki. Both of them are certified mountain guides. Both of them are certified personal trainers. Both of them, um, do bouldering. They do like really long distance hiking, um, mountaineering, like this is their jam, right? And so I'm basically like, build a program. Mm-hmm. bring it to me. Let's make sure everything clicks and works and let's figure out, you know, what we wanna charge for this extra service. Cause this is your specialty, and then let's put it out there. Mm-hmm. . So first year hiking program, we had 13 attendees. Uh, we had two scholarship attendees, and yeah, they, they did I think six big hikes. And, uh, the feedback was great. Like people really had a good time. Um, they were challenged. There were people of all fitness levels. So again, like when we talk about like inclusivity or, you know, people being in different places with their fitness, um, we had people who were new to fitness who were pretty deconditioned all the way up to people who were like very experienced hikers and everybody was able to be a part of this. Okay. So we did like a, a base charge for that charge. Like, Hey, you know, six weeks, I can't remember what we charge. I think we charged $370 for six hikes. Um, it also included six one hour workouts that elevate, um, the program was called Fit to Hike. So the goal was to help people basically start to be conditioned for hikes, but also to help them maintain and improve their, um, their strength, their stability, their coordination, um, their balance and mobility and their ankles, their knees and their hips. Um, but it was all very specific to helping them be better hikers. Okay, cool. So that was the first big program that we launched. Um, second program that we've launched recently. Um, Megan, one of my coaches, she is a prenatal and postpartum fitness specialist. Um, she has multiple certifications and education background in serving women, um, who are either expecting or recovering their body after having children. Um, and her program is amazing. She's probably the most thorough human I've ever met in my life. , um, . But she's lived it, right? So she has two babies of her own. Um, she knows what it's like to go through pregnancy, to have to, you know, bring yourself back to a place where you, you know, really feel strong in your own body. So it's not so much about, I wanna lose the weight, or I wanna, you know, be, um, more fit than I was before I got pregnant. Like, her approach is holistic. Like, she wants you to feel good in your own body, right? And for some of us, it's gonna look very different than I wanna lose 30 pounds or 60 pounds. It's like, I wanna feel strong. Mm-hmm. , you know, and I think Megan really shines in terms of helping people, not just women, but people in general, you know, find their own strengths again. Mm-hmm. . And so she started this new program. Um, there's four classes a week. They're 45 minute classes, and it's, we've called it Elevate Moms. Um, but it's, it's working with that demographic and enrollment is open. So if you are still thinking about trying a class, you know, or if you love it, we do punch cards. Um, it's a separate service outside of our normal class membership because again, it is her specialty and it is her, you know, taking her time to really build these programs specifically for these women. So, um, in the future, we have a cycling program coming, um, from Coach Holly. Yeah. And Holly is, um, a newly certified personal trainer. She just recently passed her NASM certification, which is, it's a big deal. Um, that test is not easy. That's, that's the certification I hold. And it took me over a year of self-study to feel ready to take that test. Um, but she's developed a really, really nice, and what I think will be really effective program. Um, and we have quite a few people who are interested in doing this with her. So, um, stay tuned for more information on that. But yeah, so that's coming. Um, and then in addition to that, we also have, uh, an onsite physical therapist, Greg Spooner. And he has started doing, um, free workshops for the community, not just the Elevate community, but his community of clients and, you know, Bainbridge Island general population community. So he's trying to, um, one, bring awareness to the fact that he does have a business here on Bainbridge and his, uh, practices run out of Elevate Space. So he, he runs space from us and, um, basically you'll see him working with clients in our gym and we share the space with him. So he's been a really great, um, addition to our business model. So he's got, I think, a, uh, hip pain workshop tonight. Oh. And I, I think it starts at 6 45. Yeah. Anyway, I'll find the link, I'll send it to you. And then he is got another one coming up in December. So, yeah, Danielle (31:30):I mean, look, you went from like being, like managing a business a few years ago to then working out in parks and in people's driveways to having your own space, and not only doing classes and personal training, but all of the programs you're launching. It's amazing. Bethanee (31:48):It feels really good to see it all kind of coming together. And, you know, if I think back to, let's see what, it's 2022. So 2015 before I started working on Bainbridge, um, I was working at the Y M C A making minimum wage. I was working at a local nutrition store making minimum wage. I was going to college full-time, and I was working in a restaurant, and I was, you know, living day to day . And it was very, very hard. Um, but I knew for, I just, I knew that if I kept going down this path, that things would be okay and and Mm, you know, I think all the way up through the pandemic, I sorry to hear my dog snoring . Um, like I know what it feels like to like really struggle, you know? And to finally feel like I have some roots in something. I have some equity in something. I mean, it's a really powerful feeling. Like I am 32 years old. I think it's taken me most of my, you know, working adult life. I've been working since I was 15, um, to feel like I, I'm rooted mm-hmm. , and, you know, I'm not rolling in money. I'm not , you know, but I, but I, I feel like I've worked, you know, pretty hard to have some stability in my life and I have it mm-hmm. Um, but I wouldn't have it without my community, and I would not have it without my staff. So I just wanna really shine some light on that, that, you know, the people around me have made it so that, you know, we can all benefit from this. Um, like as much as I wanna take care of myself, I wanna take care of the people that work with me. Mm-hmm. , absolutely. Like, I want my staff to feel like it's worthwhile for them, not just, um, in a rewarding sense of helping other people find their own power, but, you know, like, can I survive on this? And so, um, yeah. You know, while my, my biggest goal is wanting to serve my community, I, I wanna, I wanna serve people that work for me too. Danielle (33:53):Yeah. How, how do you look at when you come to a new year? Do you have goals or hopes for the new year? Even? Like, thoughts about what you're doing in your community? Like, or do you get there when you get there? Or like, how does that work for you? Bethanee (34:10):Yeah. Um, I have some big goals. Uh, I feel like if I, if I try to do too much at once, that's when I get, you know, everything gets jumbled. It takes way longer than it should. So, so what I've been practicing is just kind of attacking one thing at a time. , instead of having, you know, 15 irons in the fire as like, I have two, you know, and that feels, that feels good. Um, one of my biggest goals is to get involved more in our youth community. Um, and we already, we already do that to some extent. You know, I work with the Bainbridge Island Rowing community, and this year I think there's about 80 youth, um, participants in that program that I'm working with. And that's just one way that I have some outreach into the youth community. Um, I'd love to do some seasonal sports training, um, whether it be with the cross country team, I do work, work with some football kids and some water polo kids already. So basically growing those connections, um, with the youth sports. Um, but I've also had an introduction to Bainbridge Youth Services, um, which is an organization on our island that helps teens work through all kinds of things, whether it's at risk, teens, um, finding help, whether it's teens needing mental health, um, um, resources. Um, like I wanna become, I want Elevate to become a hub for, um, basically working with the youth and being a resource for them, being an anchor for them and whatever that looks like. So whether it's through fitness, you know, know, maybe it's through stretching, maybe it's through just finding, you know, some sort of mentorship program. Um, that's really important to me. Mm-hmm. . And, you know, I've been really lucky to work with mostly the adult population on Bainbridge, um, and some youth stuff sprinkled in, but I'd really like to dig a little bit deeper into that and, and, you know, build on that. Um, and that's gonna take some work in other ways, but I've got some stuff moving and some people helping me with that, so I'm really excited about that. Um, I also would like to expand, you know, my business visibility in terms of being a safe place for people, um, who may not, uh, feel like they fit in in a normal gym setting. So, uh, one thing I've really enjoyed, especially in the last year, is meeting more of our local, um, trans community, um, meeting more of our local non-binary community. Um, especially in like, again, like the youth here. Like, there's a lot of change happening and there are a lot of people who are, you know, becoming more comfortable being their authentic selves or feeling like they're in a place where they can, you know, join a gym or find a community or be friends or, I just, I'm seeing a lot of that happening right now. And, you know, I want Elevate to be like a giant beacon of like, acceptance for everybody. Um, yeah, I'd love to obviously increase my membership. Um, , I, uh, that's always a goal, right? How I would love to serve more people, um, right. As far as, you know, personal training, I have the world's best training clients. Um, some of my clients have been training with me for almost a decade, Danielle. Yeah. And, you know, a lot of them have been here with me since I moved here, so 2015. And I feel very lucky. Um, yeah, I feel like this is not a normal thing. Like it's great, you know, but in, you know, where I live before, I'm not sure if I would've had this type of longevity with people. And I think, you know, people have the resources here to make it long term, and even if they don't, but they wanna be hero, you know, we figure it out. Um, but yeah, the only, the only other big goal that I've got is just helping my staff grow and, you know, become stronger coaches or, you know, work on skills that they wanna work on if they already are strong coaches. And, yeah. So, Danielle (38:00):Well, Bethany, if someone like is listening and they're like, and they're maybe not in the area, like maybe you can put a link in for your gym, or if they wanna give to your scholarship fund or, you know, pay someone's membership. Like, I would love anybody who's listening to just join that so we can get that in the notes or whatnot. Bethanee (38:18):Yeah. Yeah. I'll drop that. Danielle (38:23):Thank you for joining us on The Arise podcast. And I just wanted to give a little shout out that the website is elevatestrengthco.com. And when you, you get on that website, there's a couple different tabs you can hit. You can hit get Started, there's a link to their Facebook and Instagram page, group fitness, personal training, get to know the team and some of the values that Elevate holds. So check it out.
Jeremy sits down with John Haynes from Snap Fitness to talk about how movement and next steps can change your life. Show Notes: Snap Fitness Springfield: https://www.snapfitness.com/us/gyms/springfield-mo?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=yext
Calvin Baze is an NSCA Certified Personal Trainer currently working at Snap Fitness in Long Beach. He grew up in the tiny town of Ocean Park, Washington. (Calvin and I grew up on the same street, just not at the same time.) Within the first 10 minutes of the interview it becomes obvious that Calvin is a deep-thinker who understands how important it is to consider the effects on his actions on other people and his own life. We start with a psychological analysis to detect any psychopathic tendencies, then move into his training ideologies. He lays out many of his guiding principles and we get to peek under the hood at what makes a guy like this tick. Later in the podcast we move into more personal territory and discuss our childhood memories and how they affect us in adult life. Calvin talks about his failure to express his childhood pain to anyone because he doesn't want to appear as if he is seeking sympathy. He talks about how he has used the hardships of his past to propel him into a brighter future. We also talk about being part of an often-forgotten marginalized group: poor whites. We talk about experiencing classism and prejudice because of socioeconomic status. Other topics include: Calvin's mentors and what they have taught him. Jeff's sloppy joints (hyper mobility) the powers of journaling and self-discovery. Books that can change your life. The "Canoe Method" for mind-clearing meditation. Emotional vs. Physical strength and how to have both. Calvin is an amazing young man and I cannot wait to see where he goes in life. I have no doubt that he will accomplish every one of his goals. Settle-in and get comfortable because Calvin Baze is about to teach you the tricks of building strength throughout your life and these are lessons that you don't want to miss. Keywords: Self-education; Psychology; Human Anatomy; sociopathy; Snap Fitness; Rob and Katie Cunningham; guilt; moral value; good communication; butt-wink; emotional intelligence; codependency; holistic wellness; kinetic chains; fascia; C.I.A.; The Multiplier Effect; superficial backline; The Bodies Exhibit; journaling; ligaments; hypermobility; hyper-laxicity; humility; body-building; Kinesiology; sleep; discipline; Jordan Peterson; Long Beach; Generation X; Millennials; technology; The Matrix; parallel universes; afterlife; aliens; inter-dimensional aliens; “go fast” video; the tic-tac video; U.S. Department of Defense; war; Youtube; TikTok; screen time; meditation; awareness; mindfulness; bubble diagram; stress; pain; memories; movement; stretching; central nervous system (CNS); yoga; The Power of Habit; societal norms; respect; poverty; Anti-fragile; equilibrium; String Theory; Wolf's law; hypertrophy; Huberman Lab; Jeff Cavalier; AthleanX; trauma; success. Music Credits: Sleepy + Hungry, Baegel. Luv, Bomul. Rich and Thick, Spring Gang. Solid Centre, Dusty Decks. Still Fly, Revel Day. Links: Ramble by the River Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ramblebytheriver (Patreon.com/ramblebytheriver) Website: http://ramblebytheriver.com/ (Ramblebytheriver.com) Business: ramblebytheriver@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeff.nesbitt.9619/ (https://www.facebook.com/jeff.nesbitt.9619/) Instagram: https://instagram.com/ramblebytheriver (https://instagram.com/ramblebytheriver) Twitter: https://twitter.com/rambleriverpod (https://twitter.com/rambleriverpod) Podcast host: Ramblebytheriver.captivate.fm Calvin Baze: Facebook: calvin.mecom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/c.baze_/ (@c.baze_) Copyright 2022 Ramble by the River LLC.
#132: Peter Taunton is the Founder and Chairman of the Board at www.liftbrands.com. He is also the founder of Snap Fitness with over 4,800 locations in 28 countries. As always you can watch this podcast with Peter and I LIVE from his condo in Miami on Youtube!
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