Local Business Hacks

Are you a fitness or wellness industry business owner wondering what the future holds? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Jeff Stokes, President of Stride Fitness, shares a look back at how the fitness industry has grown and tips on how to get ready for the upcoming wellness boom.

Jeff Stokes has been in the health & fitness space for more than 25 years with his most recent role being the President of STRIDE Fitness, a boutique fitness franchise brand under the parent company Xponential Fitness. After several years kick-starting his career in membership sales & health club management with Bally's Total Fitness in the Washington D.C area, Stokes moved into the consumer research space at BARE Associates International, spearheading their Club Services division as the President and Operating Partner.  He continued building his career at Life Time Fitness, leading the luxury Athletic Country Club company to national growth as their Senior Director of West Coast Operations. Jeff also led the Fitness & Lifestyle Group (Australia) as their Senior VP of North America while responsible for launching an international licensing and distribution business in the US. Having been a successful owner, multi-unit operator, consultant, speaker, franchisee and now a franchisor with the largest boutique fitness franchise company in the world has helped Stokes become one of the most sought-after senior executives in the health & fitness space.

Be sure to take notes as Jeff pulls back the curtain and shares:

Be prepared to get motivated to grow your business with Jeff’s insight, tips, and advice  - let’s get hacking!

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Are you a business owner who is wondering how to create raving fans who love and will promote your business? Are you always on the lookout for marketing tips to implement that will make your business more successful? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Billy Grenham, Chief Marketing Officer for CycleBar shares stories, tips, and tricks he’s learned over the years to help you create brand ambassadors and those raving fans.

Billy Grenham is a 17-year global marketing veteran.  He started his career on the agency-side working for P&G on the Old Spice account.  He then moved to the client-side at PepsiCo working in Brand Management.  Billy then got the opportunity of a lifetime to join Taco Bell as the Global Director of Marketing for 5.5 years in charge of new market entry for countries like: Japan, Thailand, China, Brazil and many others.  After Taco Bell, Billy joined regional big-box fitness gym Chuze Fitness as CMO for 3 years.  Currently, Billy is the CMO of CycleBar for Xponential Fitness leveraging his love of franchising and fitness to take the CycleBar brand to the next level globally. He is happily married and lives in Southern California with his son and daughter.

Be sure to take notes as Billy pulls back the curtains and shares why business owners:

Be prepared to be motivated to level up your marketing and create a loyal customer base with a strong culture and community with Billy’s unforgettable tips  - let’s get hacking!

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Are you a business owner who struggles to stay motivated day in and day out in your business? Does the daily grind have you worn out? If so then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Wellness Coach, Jennifer Lutenski shares her secrets on how business owners can stay motivated every day and help their business grow.

Jennifer Lutenski is a Chicago-based Meditation Instructor, Certified Personal Trainer, and Usui/Holy Fire® III Reiki Master. With a passion for helping others, she is dedicated to teaching mindfulness and relaxation techniques to her students through guided meditation, yoga, and energy work.

Be sure to take notes as Jennifer pulls back the curtain and shares:

Be prepared to find your motivation again with Jennifer’s inspiring tips  - let’s get hacking!

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Are you struggling with hiring and retaining staff in your fitness business? Do you want to improve your hiring and grow your business? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Brittany Rosario of Mayweather Boxing shares her hiring hacks for finding the right people for your fitness industry business, especially in today’s world where hiring can be tough.

Brittany is a Senior Business Support Specialist at Mayweather Boxing and Fitness. She is a wellness professional with 10+ years of industry experience developing global solutions in both the corporate and franchise space. She has generated proven results in both marketing and sales leadership development while implementing a strengths-based culture.

You’ll want to take notes as Brittany pulls back the curtain on hiring and shares:

Be prepared to take your hiring to new levels with Brittany’s incredible tips  - let’s get hacking!

Would you like your business to bring in more money? Are you looking for ways to accelerate your business growth? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Kim Patrick of Grantly shares her secrets of how she grew her business from $100,000 a year to $100,000 in a single day!

Kim is a best-selling author, business strategist, consultant, and investor. She is on a mission to help empower entrepreneurs to reach their true potential through her courses, book, and business strategies that have been time-tested across a variety of verticals. She has worked with thousands of entrepreneurs and business owners over the past 20 years.

You’ll want to take notes as Kim pulls back the curtain and shares:

Be prepared to be motivated to grow your business and make more money when Kim shares her story and lessons she wished she knew  - let’s get hacking!

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If you are in the fitness industry and are wondering how you can build a successful and rewarding career, then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Jeremy Davis shares his story about how he went from personal trainer in a big box gym to Director of Franchise Operations at Title Boxing. He also shares tips and hacks revealing how you can advance your fitness career too.

Jeremy began fitness career as a collegiate football player and after graduation became a personal trainer at a big box gym. With hard work and dedication, he climbed the ladder to become general manager, then regional manager, and then after succeeding at roles in other brands, he is now the Director of Franchise Operations at Title Boxing.

Be sure to take notes as Jeremy pulls back the curtain on how to grow your fitness career and shares:

Be prepared to get motivated to take your fitness career new heights with Jeremy’s inspiring advice  - let’s get hacking!

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Are you struggling with hiring? Many business owners are these days. If so then be sure to tune into this week’s episode to learn inspiring hiring hacks from Brett Knopf, Founder of KnopfKnows Solutions.

Brett Knopf is a Performance Coach and Business Strategist with over two decades of Leadership and Sales Management experience working with industry-leading organizations across multiple verticals. He has helped develop and implement successful operating systems for companies ranging from startups to those exceeding $1b in annual revenue. Brett has coached thousands of sales professionals and leaders on how to build and maintain a successful business through a diverse education including, leadership, sales, networking, goal setting, time management/organization, customer service, strategic planning, and personal development

Be sure to take notes as Brett reveals his secrets for hiring and employee retention including:

Be prepared to get motivated to take your business hiring to new levels with Brett’s inspiring advice  - let’s get hacking!

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Are you looking for tips and tricks on how to build a successful fitness business? Do you want to grow your fitness studio or gym and make more money and impact more people’s lives? If so, then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Kerry Anne Hamilton-Gannaway is a multi-unit franchise owner with Mayweather Boxing & Fitness, and she’s here this week to share her secrets and help your business thrive.

Kerry Hamilton-Gannaway is a 35-year health and fitness industry vet who has worked in everything from group fitness, personal training, health coaching, sales, massage therapy, studio and big box management, programming, and consulting. She is currently the owner of Mayweather Boxing Fitness in Melbourne, FL.

She and her husband also own a consulting business called The Masters Fitness which focuses on the 40+ age group in fitness and how to navigate an active lifestyle in a safe and happy way.

Kerry leads her life, family, team, and career with positivity and joy and shares it with everyone she can.

Be sure to take notes as Kerry Anne pulls back the curtain and shares:

Be prepared to be motivated by Kerry Anne’s energy and to take your business to new levels with her inspiring advice  - let’s get hacking!

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Tune in to this week’s episode as Bryan Klein the Founder & CEO of Max Challenge shares unforgettable hacks that he’s learned over the years that have helped his brand quickly grow to 50 locations.

Don’t miss it when Bryan reveals his 3 Pillars of Success for current business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs and the one thing that business owners can do that will create word of mouth, referrals, and a more profitable business

You’ll want to take notes as Bryan shares his powerful business insights including :

Be prepared to get motivated to take your business to new levels with Bryan’s inspiring advice  - let’s get hacking!

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Are you happy with your website? Do you wish it would help you sell more of your product or service? If so, then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Todd Hartley of WireBuzz shares his top tips for creating websites that convert like crazy.

Todd is a rockstar of remote selling, video marketing, and sales optimization. He’s one of Tony Robbins’ Business Mastery faculty speakers, trained each of Tony’s 100+ businesses on how to sell remotely, and delivers high-octane keynotes all over the world. His clients include Justin Timberlake, MD Anderson, and Home Depot.

Be sure to take notes as Todd pulls back the curtain on website design and shares:

Be prepared to take your website to new levels with Todd’s incredible tips  - let’s get hacking!

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