In Episode 19 of the Fitness Business Insider Magazine podcast, brought to you by WellnessLiving, hosts Chris and Steve Cristini sit down with Kevin Wood, seasoned owner of CrossFit Moncton and the first Level 3 Certified CrossFit Trainer in Atlantic Canada, and Sean Cryer, the newly minted owner of CrossFit Pulse Montreal with seven years of coaching experience. Kevin and Sean dive deep into their journeys and share their invaluable insights on creating a successful gym. Discover how Kevin's veteran strategies, such as celebrating member milestones and fostering a strong community, have driven his business's success. Learn how using systems like the Level Method can enhance member engagement and retention by tracking their progress and making them feel part of a supportive community. Sean, as a new gym owner, provides a fresh perspective on what he hopes to build as an owner after his extensive background as a coach. The discussion highlights the importance of community connection, effective systems, and the integration of new offerings like personal training and nutrition services to add value, support members, and nurture your bottom line.

In Episode 18 of the Fitness Business Insider Magazine podcast — powered by WellnessLiving — hosts Chris & Steve Cristini team up with Paul Tremblay, CrossFit affiliate co-owner and coach of CrossFit NCR. Paul is a former member of the CrossFit Level 1 and Level 2 HQ coaching staff, a father of four, the Canadian affiliate manager, and a current CrossFit Games competitor. Despite facing obstacles, Paul's journey is marked by significant success and invaluable learning experiences. With over a decade of experience as a gym owner and a solid business background, Paul has built a robust foundation for his gym. One of the key elements to his success is the active participation in several classes each week. This practice by the coaching staff and himself as an owner, demonstrates their dedication to members and their belief in their own programming. By working out alongside their community, Paul and his coaching staff reinforce their commitment to fitness, showing members that they prioritize their well-being. This shared experience is the ultimate retention tool, conveying a powerful message of unity and dedication.

In Episode 17 of the Fitness Business Insider Magazine podcast — powered by WellnessLiving — hosts Chris and Steve Cristini are joined by the dynamic Carianne Meti. Carianne is not only a dedicated full-time mom but also a passionate CrossFit affiliate owner and the manager of CrossFit Canada. With over six years of experience owning Deka CrossFit in Quebec, Carianne has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Her dedication to her work and her ability to inspire others has made her a respected figure in the CrossFit community, and she has become a vital support system for affiliates nationwide. Bringing people together and fostering a community is her passion, which has also led to the success of her gym. She shares insights on the importance of having a genuine love for what you do as the foundation of every successful fitness business. Building connections within the community and nurturing the culture of the gym are essential so that members feel a sense of connection. Getting creative with building a culture of inclusivity helps to strengthen the bonds between members and foster a supportive atmosphere where they feel committed to achieving their fitness goals.

In Episode 16 of the Fitness Business Insider Magazine podcast, powered by WellnessLiving, hosts Chris and Steve Cristini interview Pauline Caballero. Pauline is the co-founder of Power Yoga Canada, which opened in 2009 and has since expanded to 13 locations. She has been instrumental in introducing hot power yoga to Canada and is also a registered holistic nutritionist and certified 500-hour yoga teacher. Pauline and her business partner founded Power Yoga Canada with the goal of helping people live their best lives through their practice. Her business philosophy emphasizes leading with heart and core values like community and belonging. This approach has been central to team building, which is at the heart of Power Yoga Canada's growth. Pauline explains how maintaining a focus on a larger mission—empowering communities into action—has guided their business success. Additionally, Pauline is the author of the book Pivot, in which she discusses how to navigate constant change in both professional and personal life, ensuring that business and heart remain connected.

In Episode 15 of the Fitness Business Insider Magazine podcast — powered by WellnessLiving — hosts Chris & Steve Cristini share the mic with two experts, Mathew Park, a leader in the fitness world, first as a Personal Trainer and then having spent 8 years as a Business Coach, founded TRM, Trainer Revenue Multiplier to help trainers and coaches take their business to the next level. Alvin Brown , an Osteopath with a degree in Psychology and NLP, is the founder of Personal Mastery Training and author of Journey to Personal Greatness. A key take away from this podcast is that all you need is one idea, executed well, and it will change your business path forever. They break down the importance of systems and processes in order to overcome weaknesses in your business. Goal-setting is key, and that, combined with a positive mindset are key ingredients that must be part of your integrated business plan in order to see success.

In Episode 14 of the Fitness Business Insider Magazine podcast — powered by WellnessLiving — hosts Chris & Steve Cristini spend some time with Ben Ludwig is a Leadership, Sales and Strategy Expert who is the COO of Traction Group, an F45 Training Company and a Growth Pastor. Ben worked his way through the ranks to become a senior performance consultant for F45 and then moved into training business owners on all aspects of the business of fitness. He explores the importance of failing fast and learning how to systemize operations to become more effective and efficient. Ben's experience with multi-locations and a huge staff have equipped him some nuggets on how to build culture and community that holds strong and delivers a consistent experience.

In Episode 13 of the Fitness Business Insider Magazine podcast — powered by WellnessLiving — hosts Chris & Steve Cristini join in a discussion with Rui Saraiva who signed up with an airborne infantry unit in the Canadian Armed Forces more than a decade ago which lead to experience as a Paratrooper and Humber Fire platoon leader taking him on to the career path as an athletic coach and finally landed him in his current role as the owner of a multi-location Fascial Stretch Therapy business called Stretch Health Canada. His business owner perspective offers clear advice on how to scale and get the trained leadership in place that's necessary to succeed for growth. Rui digs into team culture and how to tap into the key elements that help to properly attract, inspire and retain the staff needed to keep the standards and core values that you want to retain within your brand at the heart of your business

In Episode 12 of the Fitness Business Insider Magazine podcast — powered by WellnessLiving — hosts Chris & Steve Cristini catch up with Sean Greeley who is the founder and CEO of NPE, Net Profit Explosion. Sean and his team have helped over 50k fitness professionals and businesses globally since 2006. He gets right down to business and lays out a road map for growing and scaling a business. Sean shares that getting more clients, marketing, sales and client success, and scaling the business are key components. All areas must be working together and then he digs into the process on how to manage people and how to manage money to make a profit. Sean's almost 20 years of business coaching experience offers extraordinary value on how to ensure your business mechanics are on track to make your business grow.

In Episode 11 of the Fitness Business Insider Magazine podcast — powered by WellnessLiving — hosts Chris & Steve Cristini connect with legal beagle Cory Sterling who is on a mission to make law fun! As a lawyer, small business owner, group fitness instructor and yoga teacher, Cory started his firm, Conscious Counsel and has served hundreds of clients in the health and fitness space. He is a hands-on disruptor in the industry and loves collaborating with fitness entrepreneurs to ensure that they are protecting their business and operating in the safest way possible. He drops some truth bombs on how to be proactive to ensure that you avoid legal issues down the road.

In Episode 10 of the Fitness Business Insider Magazine podcast — powered by WellnessLiving — hosts Chris & Steve Cristini get to spend some time with Tim Lyons who is the founder and CEO of ProFit Marketing Solutions and Pulse Fitness Training Facility (est. 2008). Tim has spent the last 13+ years as a gym owner and operator so he knows firsthand the challenges of gym ownership and understands the need for results-driven fitness business coaching solutions. Through ProFit, Tim has devised business strategies and has helped thousands of fitness professionals learn how to successfully market their products and services with the goal of more profit and more freedom. He gets down to basics and shares some breakthroughs on what your marketing spend should be, how to calculate your ROI and most importantly, how to see results!