This week, on the Fitness + Technology podcast, Bryan O’Rourke hosts a webinar with Ian Houghton and Chris Stevenson. Ian Houghton is a Senior Product Manager for Mitsubishi and Shosabi, an AI-onboarding system that provides gyms the opportunity to enhance the member onboarding experience. Chris Stevenson is the Founder of The Empower Group, a consulting firm that supports health clubs, studios, and fitness professionals to achieve success and accomplish their goals through speaking, workshops, and customized services. Today, the three discuss AI as an emerging technology in the fitness industry space and its practical applications for the future. 

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One Powerful Quote:

11:17: “Mindset, user experience, economics, and execution engines are the real four pillars of competitive capability.”

4-10 Bullet Points (w/ timestamps) - Highlighting key topics discussed:

2:50: Bryan opens by introducing the panel and shares his thoughts on emerging AI technology. 

14:15: Ian talks about using AI to service onboarding customers.  

16:50: Chris talks about his impressions on these tools and what AI will replace.

20:16: Ian contributes his thoughts on the subject. 

24:17: Bryan and Chris highlight the importance of AI as a solution to staffing challenges. Bryan shares some comments from the audience. 

29:33: The panel provides their feedback to the audience. 

33:18: Bryan wraps up the discussion with the panel sharing their final advice. 

Bullet List of Resources:

https://www.shosabi.com/

https://stevensonempowers.com/

Guest Contact Information:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/houghtonian/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisstevensonfitness/

https://www.bryankorourke.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryankorourke/

http://www.fittechcouncil.org/

https://www.youtube.com/user/bko61163