Are you a business owner looking for advice on how to be a better leader? Are you an owner that wishes your business was more successful and impacted more people? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Ray Gillenwater, the Co-Founder of Starting Strength Gyms shares powerful tips for business owners that he’s learned over the years. 

Ray Gillenwater is the Co-Founder of Starting Strength Gyms, a bootstrapped strength training franchisor with 18 locations and 20 pending construction. Ray's been an entrepreneur for the last 11 years and prior to that, he was managing overseas markets for BlackBerry as part of an eight year stint in corporate-land. 

Be sure to take notes as Ray shares 

Get motivated to take your business to the next level with Ray’s unforgettable advice  - let’s get hacking!

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Would you like to be more successful in business and in life? Do you want to be a better leader in your business? Does your mindset need a tune-up? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Steve Pirt, the CEO & Founder of FlexWerk Fitness shares powerful mindset tips that can take your business or career to the next level. 

Steve Pirt is a dynamic business professional with a proven record of execution excellence across multiple industries and organizations. Areas of specific strength are operations, project management, B2C / B2B / Enterprise sales, leadership recruitment and development, multi-unit management, innovation (brand, product and process), and enhancing experiences of customers utilizing the convergence of technology innovation and operational processes.

Steve seeks to network with other professionals who share his passion of innovation, professional growth, fitness, leadership development, and with qualified development groups interested in franchising both domestically and internationally.

He has launched FlexWerk, relentlessly focused on exponentially enhancing the capabilities of fitness professionals; empowering them to step into entrepreneurship with 10x productivity and efficiency.

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Are you looking for a new career? Do you want to do something rewarding that positively impacts people's lives? Do you want to come home at the end of the day feeling fulfilled? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Joel Tallman, the CEO & President of MUV Brands, shares why a career in the fitness industry can meet all these goals and help you make a difference.

Joel W. Tallman is the CEO/President of MUV Brands, a leading-edge multi-concept fitness products franchisor and operator. As founder of MUV Brands, Tallman drives strategic planning, global development, and key growth initiatives under the flagship MUV Fitness and MUV Training brands. A 38-year fitness industry veteran, Tallman previously served as Senior Vice President of Franchising & Business Development for Gold’s Gym International, where he led franchising, licensing, vendor relations, franchise education and business development.

Joel is a lifelong resident of Edmonds, WA where he has 5 adult children and 6 grandchildren. He serves on boards for numerous other organizations for-profit and non-profit including Cougs First (WSU), Warner Pacific University (Board of Trustees and Executive Committee), ABC Fitness Solutions, Washington Fitness Alliance, Alaska Airlines, and others. He also leads the music programming for Edmonds Church of God in Edmonds, WA.

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Are you looking for motivational tips to help you be more successful in life or in your business? Do you need a dose of inspiration to help supercharge your day? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in to hear Alicia Aming, CMO & Founding Member of NVISIONU, share powerful motivational tips she’s learned over the years that have helped her succeed in business and in life.

Alicia is a Founding Member of NVISIONU, The Health & Wealth Company. She promotes Wellness Supplements and Sublingual Spray Technology. Available Online nvisionu.com/amings 

She’s immersed in the Health & Wellness Industry, and acutely focused on Web 3 Adoption, 

Digital Education, Mentorship, and helping people esp. females become entrepreneurs, 

She’s an Alpha in the Web 3 Space and can be found frequently on Twitter Spaces speaking on topics including AI, Metaverse, Chat GPT, NFTs, Cryptocurrency, and Blockchain Technology. She also does Public Speaking engagements and podcasts.

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Are you considering buying a franchise? Do you have a lot of questions about becoming a franchise owner? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Hector Morales, Franchise Owner of Elements Massage Pinecrest shares insight and advice that he’s learned over the years that can make buying a franchise easier and increase the chance for success.

With over 25 years of management experience in the retail market, Hector Morales has honed his skills in developing teams that deliver exceptional customer service while driving sales, profitability, and operational excellence. Throughout his career, he has worked for some of the largest retail companies in the industry and leveraged that experience to develop his skills and has become more successful at each new opportunity. With a proven track record of making significant contributions to each organization he has worked for, he decided to take the leap and purchase franchise locations to start his own successful companies. This decision has allowed him to apply his wealth of experience and knowledge to drive success for his own businesses.

Be sure to take notes as Hector shares the following tips when buying a franchise:

Be prepared to learn a lot with Hector’s unforgettable franchise buying tips  - let’s get hacking!
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Are you a business owner looking for ways to give your business an edge over the competition? Have you been looking for ways to grow your business, to attract more customers, and to generate more revenue? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Jason Mudd, CEO and Managing Partner of Axia Public Relations, shares insights about how public relations can help your business be more successful.

The World Communication Forum named Jason Mudd as North America's top PR leader in 2023. He is a trusted adviser and dynamic strategist to some of America’s most admired and fastest-growing companies, including American Airlines, Budweiser, Dave & Buster’s, H&R Block, Hilton, HP, Miller Lite, New York Life, Pizza Hut, Southern Comfort, and Verizon. He's the CEO and managing partner of Axia Public Relations. Forbes magazine named Axia Public Relations as one of America’s Best PR Agencies. Jason is a professional public speaker, accredited public relations practitioner, published author, podcaster, and entrepreneur.

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Is it your dream to be an entrepreneur but you just aren’t able to make the financial leap? Would you love to run your own business, be your own boss and be successful while doing it? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Be sure to tune in as Adam Geisler, the Co-Founder & CEO of Youth Athletes Unlimited shares why becoming an acquisition entrepreneur may be the perfect fit for you.

Adam Geisler is an accomplished entrepreneurial senior business executive with an extensive track record of driving sustainable performance improvements through building strategic sales, merchandising and product strategies leading to a strong track record of compounded annual growth in small to mid-sized companies. Adam managed and grew a global $500 million wholesale and licensed business in the sporting goods, apparel and footwear industries and is currently with one of the fastest-growing sports performance accessories start-ups in the market. He has established success through innovation and challenging the traditional norms of retail and business.

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Be prepared to learn as Adam shares how you can become a successful entrepreneur without following the traditional path - let’s get hacking!

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Are you a business owner who is struggling with hiring and employee retention? Do you find yourself in the constant cycle of running ads, interviewing, and training over and over again? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Adam Passarelli, the Founder of inspiraHike shares tips and tricks for hiring and retention that will change your business forever.

Adam Passarelli is the founder of the new Denver-based wellness concept, inspiraHike. The company is improving the mental and physical health of communities by creating world-class, relaxing, and mindful outdoor experiences. Through the use of music, live guided inspiration, community, movement, and nature, inspiraHike is able to provide a mindful hiking experience that gives guests a break from everyday life. Prior to founding inspiraHike, Adam spent seven years at WellBiz Brands, one of the country's largest health, wellness, and beauty franchisors, most recently as their President and Chief Operating Officer. He also spent five years helping to grow the fast-casual chain, Smashburger. Adam resides in Colorado today with his wife and two kids but is a proud midwesterner growing up in Indiana.

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Are you a fitness studio owner looking for tips and tricks to build your business? Are you a fitness instructor wondering how to get more students into your classes, more referrals, and how to get a large online presence? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Lilly Scott, Founder & CEO of Electric Collective Fitness, shares her hacks for growing your fitness studio and classes and strengthening your connection with your students.

Lilly Scott is a success story of someone who followed her dreams and left an old life behind. The once lawyer lobbyist is now the owner of the fitness brand Electric Collective and the fiercely honest personality for social media accounts @LillyScott on Instagram and @thelillyscott on Tiktok. Lilly's unique approach to fitness is not physical-results-driven. In fact, it's the exact opposite. She believes that if she can reprogram her group fitness athletes to show up to a workout for the way it makes them feel, they will show up more often and develop better-coping skills. The physical changes will follow from consistency, but the focus is always on how you feel instead of how you look. 

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

Be prepared to get motivated to take your fitness studio to new levels with Lilly’s tips and advice- let’s get hacking!

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Is there something in your life that you have been dreaming about doing but you’ve been afraid to take the leap? Have you always wanted to be an entrepreneur but are afraid of the risks involved? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Nick Greer, Founder & CEO of Built Brands shares his motivational tips for anyone looking to make the leap into something that could pay off wonderfully but is outside their comfort zone.

The Greer family is changing the world and one of the ways they are doing it is through Nick’s latest adventure with their business BUILT. BUILT has created the most amazing tasting protein bars on the planet that also have the best nutritional profile. BUILT is changing the options for

people to stay healthy and eat good. 100% chocolate with zero guilt. What more could

you want? You’ve got to try one!

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Nick’s motivational advice will provide inspiration to help you reach your goals and dreams. Let’s get hacking!

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