8 episodes

Jean-Luc was 21 years old, living out of his in-laws basement, with no business experience, no degrees and no money. Jean-Luc and his girlfriend (now wife) Chelsea jumped into business together founding Free Form Fitness a chain of award winning luxury personal training studios. The duo grew the company into four locations and into a multi-million dollar business before licensing their model and finally selling the company in Dec, 2016.

Jean-Luc Boissonneault Jean-Luc Boissonneault

    • Business

Jean-Luc was 21 years old, living out of his in-laws basement, with no business experience, no degrees and no money. Jean-Luc and his girlfriend (now wife) Chelsea jumped into business together founding Free Form Fitness a chain of award winning luxury personal training studios. The duo grew the company into four locations and into a multi-million dollar business before licensing their model and finally selling the company in Dec, 2016.

    Growing Fast or Slow, Which is Better for Business?

    Growing Fast or Slow, Which is Better for Business?

    In this audio, you’re going to hear from Jean-Luc Boissonneault, the former owner of Free Form Fitness and founder of JeanLucBoissonneault.com. Over a series of short interviews, we’re going to talk to Jean-Luc about the early days of his business. Where the idea for his first business came from, what motivated him to launch the business and how he shaped the idea into something tangible. In this interview, I asked Jean-Luc -- growing fast or slow, which is better and why?

    • 5 min
    How Did You Maintain Work / Life Balance in the Early Days?

    How Did You Maintain Work / Life Balance in the Early Days?

    In this audio, you’re going to hear from Jean-Luc Boissonneault, the former owner of Free Form Fitness and founder of JeanLucBoissonneault.com. Over a series of short interviews, we’re going to talk to Jean-Luc about the early days of his business. Where the idea for his first business came from, what motivated him to launch the business and how he shaped the idea into something tangible. In this interview, I asked Jean-Luc -- how did you manage to maintain work/life balance in the early days when things are often chaotic?

    • 5 min
    Who Was Your First Hire and What's It Like to Work with Family?

    Who Was Your First Hire and What's It Like to Work with Family?

    In this audio, you’re going to hear from Jean-Luc Boissonneault, the former owner of Free Form Fitness and founder of JeanLucBoissonneault.com. Over a series of short interviews, we’re going to talk to Jean-Luc about the early days of his business. Where the idea for his first business came from, what motivated him to launch the business and how he shaped the idea into something tangible. In this interview, I asked Jean-Luc -- what did the early support for your business look like and what's it like to work with family?

    • 10 min
    How Did You Manage Cash Flow in the Early Days?

    How Did You Manage Cash Flow in the Early Days?

    In this audio, you’re going to hear from Jean-Luc Boissonneault, the former owner of Free Form Fitness and founder of JeanLucBoissonneault.com. Over a series of short interviews, we’re going to talk to Jean-Luc about the early days of his business. Where the idea for his first business came from, what motivated him to launch the business and how he shaped the idea into something tangible. In this interview, I asked Jean-Luc -- cash flow is often an issue for businesses in the beginning, how did you overcome this in your company?

    • 8 min
    What Would You Say to Someone Feeling Fear or Doubt About Launching Their BIG Idea?

    What Would You Say to Someone Feeling Fear or Doubt About Launching Their BIG Idea?

    In this audio, you’re going to hear from Jean-Luc Boissonneault, the former owner of Free Form Fitness and founder of JeanLucBoissonneault.com. Over a series of short interviews, we’re going to talk to Jean-Luc about the early days of his business. Where the idea for his first business came from, what motivated him to launch the business and how he shaped the idea into something tangible.

    In this interview, I asked Jean-Luc -- what were some of the emotions you wrestled with at the beginning and what would you say to others who may be experiencing fear or doubt?

    • 6 min
    What Did You Have to Put on the Line to Start Your Company?

    What Did You Have to Put on the Line to Start Your Company?

    In this audio, you’re going to hear from Jean-Luc Boissonneault, the former owner of Free Form Fitness and founder of JeanLucBoissonneault.com.

    Over a series of short interviews, we’re going to talk to Jean-Luc about the early days of his business. Where the idea for his first business came from, what motivated him to launch the business and how he shaped the idea into something tangible.

    In this interview, I asked Jean-Luc the question: what did you have to put on the line to start your company?

    • 6 min

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