Fitness Business Insider Podcast

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Fitness Business Insider Podcast

Welcome to the Fitness Business Insider Podcast. A Podcast for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs. Our goal is to gather insights and strategies from trusted industry thought leaders, founders and business experts in the fitness industry, to inspire our listeners and to equip you with actionable go-to market strategies and best practices that you can implement today to make a difference in your business. We want to extract their playbooks for success and offer tried and tested advice coming from some of the smartest, most innovative disruptors and global influencers of our industry. You just need to listen and put their strategies into play. This podcast is for the real entrepreneur at heart, the one who will do whatever it takes to succeed.

  1. AUG 12

    Episode 19 - Kevin Wood, Owner of CrossFit Moncton & Sean Cryer, Owner of CrossFit Pulse Montreal

    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.

    59 min

  2. JUL 26

    Episode 18 - Paul Tremblay, Co-owner of CrossFit NCR and Former CrossFit Level 1 and Level 2 HQ Coaching Staff

    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.

    35 min

  3. JUL 15

    Episode 17 - Carianne Meti, Owner of DEKA GYM & Customer Relation Manager at CrossFit , LLC

    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.

    45 min

  4. JUL 10

    Episode 16 - Pauline Caballero, Co-Founder @Power Yoga Canada

    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.

    33 min

  5. JUN 7

    Episode 15 - Alvin Brown, CEO and Founder the Centre for Healing and Peak Performance & Mathew Park, Founder of Trainer Revenue Multiplier

    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.

    40 min

  6. MAY 14

    Episode 14 - Ben Ludwig, COO of Traction Group, an F45 Training Company

    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.

    31 min

  7. APR 30

    Episode 13 - Rui Saraiva, President of Stretch Health Canada

    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

    27 min

  8. MAR 24

    Episode 12 - Sean Greeley, Founder and CEO at NPE, Fitness Business Coaching Company

    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.

    31 min
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Welcome to the Fitness Business Insider Podcast. A Podcast for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs. Our goal is to gather insights and strategies from trusted industry thought leaders, founders and business experts in the fitness industry, to inspire our listeners and to equip you with actionable go-to market strategies and best practices that you can implement today to make a difference in your business. We want to extract their playbooks for success and offer tried and tested advice coming from some of the smartest, most innovative disruptors and global influencers of our industry. You just need to listen and put their strategies into play. This podcast is for the real entrepreneur at heart, the one who will do whatever it takes to succeed.

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