Eden Group Podcast

Michael van Putten, CFA
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Come explore the intersection of Fitness 💪🏾, Finance 📈, and Faith 🕊️.

  1. 11/29/2025

    #26 | Zack Gallagher | My Journey To Faith And Fitness

    Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction 01:58 – Early Fitness Journey 07:06 – Knee Pain & ATG 15:16 – Kendama & Twin Story 32:40 – Coaching, Retreats & Travel 38:09 – Money Stress & Faith 52:00 – Status, Wealth & Relationships 57:03 – Training for Longevity – Connect with Zack 👇: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zack-gallagher-239a92172/ YouTube:  @ZackGallagher63   @HowToKendama1  IG: https://www.instagram.com/zack_gallagher/

    1h 9m

  2. 07/16/2025

    #25 | Ryan Casey | From Mowing Lawns to The Lifestyle Investor

    You don’t need massive capital or the perfect background to build million-dollar businesses - and Ryan Casey is living proof of that! Ryan shares how he went from mowing lawns to owning one of the top-performing OrangeTheory franchises in America, all while working his way up through a 22-year journey with Cutco. Enjoy! – Check out everything Ryan is up to 👇: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-casey-a80802a0/ Orangetheory: https://www.orangetheory.com/en-us Lifestyle Investor: https://lifestyleinvestor.com/ – Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction  00:32 – Early Entrepreneurship Journey  02:00 – Cutco and Developing Sales Skills  12:51 – Building Effective Team Culture 21:06 – Launching and Growing Orange Theory  37:40 – COVID Challenges and New Opportunities  40:35 – Lifestyle Investor Explained  45:06 – Choosing the Right Investments  51:23 – Orange Theory Fitness Business Insights  54:48 – Personal Goals & Future Vision

    1h 1m

  3. 06/18/2025

    #24 | Mark Nguyen | From Zero to 100+ Members

    On today’s episode, Mark Nguyen shares his story of fleeing Vietnam and coming to America at the age of 2. From the U.S. Department of State, founding and growing two companies (Planet LA Records & The Well Network), and teaching, Mark’s story is one of persistence, resilience, and creativity. Enjoy! – Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction   01:17 – Mark's Immigration Journey   03:45 – Education and Early Career  07:45 – Founding Planet LA Records   09:37 – Business Model & Brand Partnerships  22:40 – Evolution to The Well Network  25:17 – Membership Structure & Revenue Model  30:24 – Career Evolution & Background  33:15 – Events & Community Building  37:21 – Expanding Beyond CPG into Wellness  40:30 – Teaching & Education Journey  42:20 – Building Community & Overcoming Obstacles

    48 min

  4. 06/04/2025

    #23 | J.J. Creegan | How to BLOW CLIENTS AWAY

    On today’s episode, I am joined by J.J. Creegan, COO of Orangetheory Fitness. J.J. shares his story, from his early beginnings of stacking weights in South Florida to becoming the chief operating officer of one of the world's leading boutique fitness brands, Orangetheory Fitness. J.J.’s story is one of persistence, adaptability, and resilience. He shares a wealth of wisdom for any entrepreneur or investor in the fitness industry seeking to profit from doing good for their employees, customers, and community. Enjoy! – Connect with J.J. 👇: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/JJCreegan Personal Site: https://www.jjcreegan.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjcreegan/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jcreegan/ – Check Out Eden Group: More Episodes: https://www.edengroupstudios.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eden-group-podcast/ X: https://x.com/Eden_Group_Pod – Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction  01:30 - Fitness Journey & Early Career  02:57 - Growing with Planet Fitness  06:02 - Launching Youfit Gyms  11:00 - Joining Orange Theory Fitness  15:20 - Secrets of Orange Theory's Success  19:47 - Insights on Fitness Franchising  30:37 - Books & Industry Trends  34:45 - GLP-1s  36:57 - Orange Theory’s Growth & Closing Thoughts

    42 min

  5. 05/21/2025

    #22 | Reid Tileston | The Power Of Entrepreneurial Business Ownership

    Connect with Reid 👇: Website: https://www.reidtileston.com/ Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Rvn5L5 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@reidtileston LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reidtileston/ X: https://x.com/ReidTileston – Check Out Eden Group: ATG Coaching Link:https://www.atgonlinecoaching.com/?rfsn=8345396.b605ec ATG Equipment Link:https://atgequipment.com/?rfsn=8345628.c67298 –

    1 hr

  6. 05/07/2025

    #21 | Tyler Mayoras | Value Investing in Health & Wellness CPG

    Connect with Tyler 👇: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylermayoras/ Websites: https://mannatreepartners.com/team/tyler-mayoras/ – Check Out Eden Group: ATG Coaching Link:https://www.atgonlinecoaching.com/?rfsn=8345396.b605ec ATG Equipment Link:https://atgequipment.com/?rfsn=8345628.c67298 – Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction  01:11 - Early Life and Career Beginnings  05:10 - Early Private Equity Deals: The Boca Burger Story  09:11 - Entering Health and Wellness Investing  17:05 - Common Mistakes When Scaling Companies  23:01 - Lessons from Investment Failures & Wins  27:18 - Good Product-Market Fit & Launching A CPG Brand  37:09 - Challenges and Opportunities in Cloud Kitchen  43:47 - Trends in Health & Nutrition  47:28 - Advice to Entrepreneurs & Where to Connect

    50 min

  7. 04/23/2025

    #20 | Cory Dean | Lessons As An Early Adopter

    Connect with Cory 👇: Websites: https://industriousfrisco.com/ & https://atgfrisco.com/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/atgfrisco/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Industrious_frisco – Check Out Eden Group: ATG Coaching Link:https://www.atgonlinecoaching.com/?rfsn=8345396.b605ec ATG Equipment Link:https://atgequipment.com/?rfsn=8345628.c67298 – 00:00 - Introduction  01:07 - Cory’s Journey into Fitness  06:34 - Challenges of Transitioning Careers  11:28 - Starting CrossFit & Opening A Gym  16:18 - Growth and Challenges in the Gym Business  24:36 - Navigating Pricing & Business Mistakes  29:38 - Discovering ATG and Ben Patrick  38:33 - Introducing Industrious Fitness Model  47:28 - Marketing & Growth Challenges Today  52:40 - Future Plans & Growth Goals

    57 min

  8. 04/09/2025

    #19 | Eric Williams | The REAL Reason Gyms FAIL

    Today, I am joined by Level 3 ATG coach Eric William. Eric shares how the Athletics Truth Group (ATG) is rewriting the rules of strength and pain-free movement and reinventing the boutique fitness business model. Join me as Eric explains the problems with the current fitness model and what coaches can do to create profitable, impactful businesses. — Connect with Eric 👇: Website: https://bulletproofmotion.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-williams-30167057/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ericwilliams195/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxQn-ASNy5t0FOMSVIFhSYg – Check Out Eden Group: ATG Coaching Link:https://www.atgonlinecoaching.com/?rfsn=8345396.b605ec ATG Equipment Link:https://atgequipment.com/?rfsn=8345628.c67298 – 00:00 - Introduction 02:20 - Growing Up & Entering Fitness  08:31 - Headaches of The Gym Business  12:25 - ATG’s Vision  19:54 - ATG’s Value As A Brand  27:47 - ATG’s Value Proposition  36:28 - Mindset for Coaches & Trainers  41:28 - Future of Business Model  48:42 - Looking Ahead

    54 min
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Come explore the intersection of Fitness 💪🏾, Finance 📈, and Faith 🕊️.

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  • Creator
    Michael van Putten, CFA
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Eden Group Capital Management LLC
  • Show Website
    Eden Group Podcast