Fitt Insider

Today I'm joined by Debra Strougo Frohlich   Debra is one of the Founders of Row House   In today's episode, I talked with Debra about what it takes to succeed in the fitness industry, her experience building and scaling a boutique concept, and why Row House stands out in a crowded studio landscape.   I had a great time chatting with Debra and I hope you enjoy listening.    Let's get into it.    M...

Today I'm joined by Lauren Foundos  Lauren is the founder and CEO of FORTË   In today's episode, I talked with Lauren about using content to scale beyond the four walls of a studio or gym, how the company created a turnkey solution for live streaming classes, and the company's new plan to go beyond a marketplace and become the technology infrastructure for streaming fitness content.  More from Lau...

Today I'm joined by Ed Buckley.    Ed is  the Chairman and CEO of Peerfit.    In today's episode, I talked with Ed about pioneering the concept of "fully-funded fitness", building the billion-dollar bridge between fitness and healthcare, and what the significance of the name, "Peerfit".    I had a great time chatting with Ed and I hope you enjoy listening.    Let's get into it.    More from Ed & P...

Today I'm joined by Rick Stollmeyer.  Rick is the co-founder and CEO of MINDBODY.  In today's episode, I talked with Rick about the 20-year history of Mindbody. His take on the evolution of the wellness industry — including a growing opportunity in India and the future of boutique studios. And Rick's advice for entrepreneurs raising capital.  I had a great time chatting with Rick and I hope you en...

Today I'm joined by Jim Crowell.    Jim is the CEO of OPEX.    On today's episode, we talk about Jim's experience as a gym owner, his journey to becoming the CEO of a fast-growing fitness company, and his thoughts on the future of the fitness industry.    I had a great time chatting with Jim and hope you enjoy listening.    More from Jim & OPEX >>    Jim is a CEO, a business investigator, and a co...

Today I'm joined by Jim Huether.    Jim is the CEO of Hyperice.   On today's episode, we talk with Jim about the company's innovative and technology-focused approach to recovery, how he thinks about leadership and team building, and why Hyperice got into the world of e-sports.    I had a great time chatting with Jim and hope you enjoy listening.   Let's get into it.    More from Jim and Hyperice >...

Today I'm joined by Lisa Blau.    Lisa is a co-founder of Able partners.    On today's episode, we talked to Lisa about the boundless nature of the wellness industry, how startups can find success by breaking down land-held stigmas, and the importance of building a strong brand.    I had a great time chatting with Lisa and hope you enjoy listening.    Let's get into it.    More from Lisa Blau and...

Today I'm joined by Khalil Zahar.   Khalil is the CEO and co-founder of FightCamp.    On today's episode, we talk with Khalil about the evolving definition of wellness, the disruption taking place in the fitness industry, how FightCamp plans to own the boxing vertical, and what it takes to stand out in the connected fitness category.    I had a great time chatting with Khalil and I hope you enjoy...

Today I'm joined by Will Ahmed   Will is the founder and CEO of WHOOP.   On today's episode, we talk with Will about unlocking human performance, how alcohol affects recovery, and the difference between wellness and what Will refers to as a Performance Lifestyle.    I had a great time chatting with Will and I hope you enjoy listening.   Let's get into it.    More from Will and WHOOP >>    Will Ahm...

Today I'm joined by Caitlin Landesberg.    Caitlin is the founder and CEO of Sufferfest Beer Company.   On today's episode, we talk with Caitlin about what makes Sufferfest a happy accident, how she's creating the go-to beer for sweaty experiences, and why there's no such thing as luck.    I had a great time chatting with Caitlin and I hope you enjoy listening.   More from Caitlin & Sufferfest >> ...

Today I'm joined by Ethan Agarwal.    Ethan is the founder and CEO of Aaptiv.    In today's episode, we talked to Ethan about building an executive team as a solo founder, how Aaptiv creates community among its users, and the role of personalization in the future of fitness.    I had a great time chatting with Ethan and I hope you enjoy listening.    Let's get into it.   More from Ethan & Aaptiv >...

Today I'm joined by Sadie Kurzban.    Sadie is the founder and CEO of 305 Fitness.    On today's episode, we talked to Sadie about her journey from winning a pitch competition to scaling a boutique fitness business, her mission to democratize fitness, and the importance of staying true to who you are.    I had a great time chatting with Sadie and hope you enjoy listening.    Let's get into it.   ...

Today I'm joined by Amanda Eilian.    Amanda is a co-founder of Able partners.    In today's episode, we talked about Amanda's experience as an investor in the positive living space, her take on the future of the wellness industry—including mental health and psychedelics, and her advice for founders looking to break into the space.    I had a great time chatting with Amanda and hope you enjoy list...

Today I'm joined by Bruce Smith.    Bruce is the CEO of Hydrow.    In today's episode, we talked about Bruce's goal to make rowing more accessible, Hydrow's place in the connected fitness landscape, and how the company could use augmented reality to create at-home experiences like rock climbing.    I had a great time chatting with Bruce and hope you enjoy listening.    More from Bruce Smith & Hydr...

Hi, I'm Joe Vennare, co-founder and COO of Fitt.    Here to tell you about my new podcast, Fitt Insider — a weekly interview show where I talk with the entrepreneurs, executives, and investors who are redefining the business of fitness and wellness.    Every week, we'll discuss the most important topics impacting boutique studios, the future of food, fitness technology, wellness trends, and more. ...