Future of Fitness

In this episode, I had an interview with Max Coleman about his journey to healing, and how it resulted in him becoming the successful CEO of DaoCloud - a wellness practitioner network and marketplace.  We spoke about challenges, health issues, the problems practitioners are currently facing regarding insurance and so much more.  Tell us about your story; your background (4:42) Max is the CEO of Da...

In today's episode, I have Justin Devonshire as a guest. We will be discussing the intricate topic of entrepreneurship, and what it means to be a leader from an investor's point of view.  Justin shares his story of the hardships he has had to endure to get to where he is now.  Justin is the founder of Fitness Business Blueprint, as well as an investor and mentor.  Tell us about your backstory? (01...

In today's episode, I have Andrew Swansburg as my guest. We will be looking at emerging markets, customer-centric and the challenges a young entrepreneur faced when starting a business.  Andrew is the founder and CEO of BrandBot, an all in one customer communication hub that is aimed at helping you reach customers the right way.  Who do you serve, primarily? (03:37) Andrew says their main focus is...

Today, I have guest Mel Tempest talking to me about the fitness industry; how she saw an opportunity 17 years ago and grabbed it with both hands. We discuss the ever-changing market of fitness, some of the struggles it faces and what the future holds for gym owners.  Mel started a health club in 2003 and is constantly on the hunt for new ideas and opportunities to make her club a safe, comfortable...

In today's episode, I have Kate Jaramillo and Ken Andrukow as guests. We will touch topics such as changes that are taking place in the world and the fitness industry, and what people need to be doing in these trying times.  Kate is a wellness mentor and ketogenic lifestyle expert. Her goal is to help women thrive and become the best version of themselves.  Ken is the owner and founder of Reebok C...

Today, I have Steven Webster as a guest, and together we will dig into the future of technologically advanced training and coaching.  Steven is the CEO of Asensei, a mobile app that allows athletes to get guidance and coaching from professional individuals.  Give us some insight into your story; the story of Asensei and the development thereof (01:17) Steven says Asensai was brought together from...

In today's episode, I am interviewing Kresten Jensen to discuss the topic of technology in fitness. How Motosumo has grown from three friends to a full-blown company.  Todays's episode features a special deal. If you are a fitness professional or gym owner looking for ways to improve client experience, visit futureoffitness.co/deal . There you will find a discount code and a place to sign up.  Kre...

In this episode, I have Mark Fisher as a guest. Contrary to what we normally do in discussing the future of fitness, this episode will discuss the importance of routines and structures that allow you to get the most out of your day and life.  Mark is the "Ninja master" and co-CEO of Mark Fisher Fitness, a gym he describes as offering serious fitness for ridiculous humans! They help people who norm...

Today I have Erica Suter as my guest. We're getting into the world of youth sports, and how competitive and business-minded it has become.  Erica is a strength and conditioning coach, whose passion lies in youth sports and training young players to become strong, resilient and creative, while still enjoying the game.  Give us your background; how did you get here, and what do you do? (01:15) Erica...

In today's episode, I have Adam Zeitsiff as a guest, discussing the health and fitness industry and what COVID-19 holds for the future of fitness.  Adam Zeitsiff is the president and CEO of Gold's Gym, which is an American chain of fitness centres.  Who is your strongest demo? (02:20) Adam says a decade ago they were still famous for helping people get stronger in bodybuilding, which is what put t...

In today's episode, Tony Gentilcore and I discuss our current global situation regarding COVID-19; what it means for the fitness world, and how to cope at this time.  Tony is the co-founder of Cressey Performance in Hudson, Massachusetts, and the author of a popular blog called Because Heavy Things Won't Lift Themselves.   Do you see people marketing the fact that people are making more money duri...

Kate Jaramillo & Ken Andrukow  In this episode, I have a conversation with Kate and Ken about what is currently happening in the world with COVID 19 and find out from them what we can do as entrepreneurs and leaders within our communities and businesses. Kate is a top tier wellness professional and a loving wife and mother to 4 beautiful children. One of the most impactful lessons that one can lea...

Alan is the owner of Ultimate Ventures Limited, an enthusiastic speaker and owns and operates one of the toughest cycling events in the world – Race Around Ireland. He works with entrepreneurs and managers of small to medium-sized businesses as they set goals, create action plans and develop the skills.  He also works with large companies including Microsoft, helping them build high-performance te...

Ryan McKenzie is a Fitness Business Consultant from Orlando, Florida, where he has worked with some of the best trainers, gyms, and corporations in the world. He is also an author, speaker, and industry leader. Ryan is a certified personal trainer (NASM-CPT; PES; FMS 1 & 2; TRX; Parisi; TFW; RMT; MBF) and owns Training with Ryan. Ryan, give us a backstory on who you are and how you got to where yo...

Wade is the President and Director of Education at BiOptimizers.com. Education at BiOptimizers.com is dedicated to discovering, presenting, and sharing strategies backed by cutting edge research that leads to Healthy High Performance. They believe their products empower humanity to achieve an optimal state of well-being in the body, mind, and soul, holistically defined as BiOptimization. Wade is a...

Vito LaFata Vito LaFata is the co-owner of The Visionary Planner and now has a vineyard with a Tuscan Villa in a private retreat called Vision in the Vineyards. He is a Business Educator, Personal Brand Coach, and certified High-Performance Coach to Wellness & Fitness professionals wanting to grow their personal brands. The Visionary Planner is a complete step by step Business in a Box and Operati...

Scott Aaron  Scott Aaron is an entrepreneur, a speaker, and a coach. He started as an entrepreneur when he took over his father's company at the age of 18. The business grew, and they opened a second branch and eventually sold the business to become a millionaire. After a few bad choices, he went bankrupt but bounced right back up, and found ways to recover. Scott took what he learned and became a...

Dr. Drobot, The Health Performance Specialist™ is an international, leading authority on European Biological Medicine and electroceutical performance technologies and is the founder of the American Centers of Biological Medicine in Scottsdale and New England, collectively the largest, most comprehensive Biological Medical centers in North America. Dr. Drobot serves as the medical liaison and perfo...

Bob Burg is a Hall-of-Fame Speaker and author of numerous books on sales, marketing, and influence, with total book sales of well over a million copies. His book, The Go-Giver, coauthored with John David Mann has itself sold over 925,000 copies and been translated into 28 languages.   Bob is an advocate, supporter, and defender of the Free Enterprise system, believing that the amount of money one...

I'm a veteran writer, editor and content director. My content service helps fitness pros grow their businesses by engaging more people over 50. This is the key market for gyms, studios, and trainers who want to plan a longterm success. But the fitness industry tends to ignore or patronize "older" people. I save you time and money as you build relationships with people who have the time, money and...

Josh helps people beat emotional eating and finally lose weight. Using a skill-based approach allows people to create a new relationship with their bodies and with food, and get totally new weight loss results. Josh's books include: Fat Loss Happens on Monday (2013) Lean and Strong (upcoming 2019) and a yet-untitled emotional eating book (2020). Josh has written for Strength Matters Magazine, and...

With a combined over 20 years of experience in the industry, and after training fitness professionals in over 10 countries around the world, Barry and Shay are here to help you learn the exact skillset that all of the top fitness instructors and business owners possess. Throughout the course of training thousands of instructors, and consulting with studios in multiple modalities globally, they hav...

Based in San Francisco, Aly Orady is a 20-year silicon valley veteran, engineer and serial entrepreneur. Aly started his career at Hewlett-Packard's Computer Systems Laboratory designing super-computers, followed by technical leadership roles at a series of startups, including Kealia, Inc. (now Sun/Oracle). Armed with an M.S.E.E. from Stanford, and a B.Eng. from McMaster University, Aly founded Pa...

Amber Vilhauer is an online digital marketing expert who supports authors, speakers, and coaches to establish a powerful, integrated online presence that gets results and empowers them to make a difference in their industry. Since starting her agency, NGNG Enterprises (standing for No Guts No Glory) in 2007, she has spent her career impacting her community and building strong strategic alliances w...

After 18 years of working with some of the biggest names in Fintech, including Thomson Financial and SS&C, Ian Mullane left corporate life as the COO of Sungard's Asia Pacific business. Since then, he's founded and grown a number of companies including Locowise.com, Vanda.fit and most recently, Keepme, an AI-powered membership retention tool.