Local Business Hacks

Are you a fitness or wellness industry business owner wondering what the future holds? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Jeff Stokes, President of Stride Fitness, shares a look back at how the fitness industry has grown and tips on how to get ready for the upcoming wellness boom. Jeff Stokes has been in the health & fitness space for more than 25 years with his most recent role bein...

Are you a business owner who is wondering how to create raving fans who love and will promote your business? Are you always on the lookout for marketing tips to implement that will make your business more successful? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Billy Grenham, Chief Marketing Officer for CycleBar shares stories, tips, and tricks he’s learned over the years to help you create brand...

Are you a business owner who struggles to stay motivated day in and day out in your business? Does the daily grind have you worn out? If so then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Wellness Coach, Jennifer Lutenski shares her secrets on how business owners can stay motivated every day and help their business grow. Jennifer Lutenski is a Chicago-based Meditation Instructor, Certified Personal T...

Are you struggling with hiring and retaining staff in your fitness business? Do you want to improve your hiring and grow your business? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Brittany Rosario of Mayweather Boxing shares her hiring hacks for finding the right people for your fitness industry business, especially in today’s world where hiring can be tough. Brittany is a Senior Business Support...

Would you like your business to bring in more money? Are you looking for ways to accelerate your business growth? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Kim Patrick of Grantly shares her secrets of how she grew her business from $100,000 a year to $100,000 in a single day! Kim is a best-selling author, business strategist, consultant, and investor. She is on a mission to help empower entrepr...

If you are in the fitness industry and are wondering how you can build a successful and rewarding career, then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Jeremy Davis shares his story about how he went from personal trainer in a big box gym to Director of Franchise Operations at Title Boxing. He also shares tips and hacks revealing how you can advance your fitness career too. Jeremy began...

Are you struggling with hiring? Many business owners are these days. If so then be sure to tune into this week’s episode to learn inspiring hiring hacks from Brett Knopf, Founder of KnopfKnows Solutions. Brett Knopf is a Performance Coach and Business Strategist with over two decades of Leadership and Sales Management experience working with industry-leading organizations across multiple verticals...

Are you looking for tips and tricks on how to build a successful fitness business? Do you want to grow your fitness studio or gym and make more money and impact more people’s lives? If so, then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Kerry Anne Hamilton-Gannaway is a multi-unit franchise owner with Mayweather Boxing & Fitness, and she’s here this week to share her secrets and help your busines...

Tune in to this week’s episode as Bryan Klein the Founder & CEO of Max Challenge shares unforgettable hacks that he’s learned over the years that have helped his brand quickly grow to 50 locations. Don’t miss it when Bryan reveals his 3 Pillars of Success for current business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs and the one thing that business owners can do that will create word of mouth, referra...

Are you happy with your website? Do you wish it would help you sell more of your product or service? If so, then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Todd Hartley of WireBuzz shares his top tips for creating websites that convert like crazy. Todd is a rockstar of remote selling, video marketing, and sales optimization. He’s one of Tony Robbins’ Business Mastery faculty speakers, trai...

Are you a business owner who has thought about franchising your business? Or have you dreamed of one day being a franchisor? If so, then this week’s podcast is for you. Rick Mayo the CEO of Alloy Personal Training shares the secrets of how he grew Alloy to 75 locations spanning 12 states in just 3 years. Tune in to hear and be inspired by Rick’s journey, from opening his own personal training stud...

Are you looking for ways to help your business grow? Then this week’s episode is for you. It’s full of insightful hacks from Amy Rost owner of ARC Pilates. She shares how building a community can catapult your business growth. Amy is not only the Owner of ARC Pilates in Cochrane, Alberta, Canada but is also the Founder of Pilates Fest North and the Co-Founder of the University of Pilates, a certif...

Don’t miss this episode, as Craig Hopson, Owner and Head Trainer of F45 Training Coral Springs West pulls back the curtain on gym ownership and reveals his secrets to success. Fitness and health coaching have always been Craig’s passion, and in 2005 he decided to make it his profession. He started out working in a big box gym and then opened his own studio in 2010. With great success and amazing c...

Have you ever wanted to leave your 9-5 and become your own boss? In this week’s episode, you’ll hear from Ashok Kumar who had a very successful career in Information Technology working with several Fortune 500 companies before deciding to pursue his entrepreneurial dream of becoming a business owner. He now owns 3 Title Boxing Clubs in Michigan. Being an entrepreneur is very different from working...

Jenell Riesner is the Director of Marketing and Brand at iLoveKickboxing and her path to success will inspire many current business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. With more than thirteen years experience in the fitness industry as a boutique studio owner, personal trainer, and marketer she has learned a lot along the way She enjoys her current position at iLoveKickboxing because she gets the o...

Jaime Bond is the owner of Prime IV Hydration & Wellness in Sandy, Utah who is passionate about her business, her goals, and her family. Jamie’s path to business ownership will sound familiar to many business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. As a mom who was up all night with a newborn, she started reading the book Rich Dad Poor Dad, and was inspired to change the way she looked at money - a...

Lazar Džamić is one of the foremost brand and marketing strategists in the Balkans, with more than 20 years of strategic marketing experience. He is a former Head of Brand Planning at Google's creative think tank ZOO in London, UK. Prior to Google, he was also a Strategy Director in several creative agencies & was one of the first digital strategists in the UK. He worked on campaigns for some...

Episode Intro Local businesses that are not maximizing the value of SaaS tools will have a hard time keeping up. It's more effective to become productive using SaaS services than to lose yourself in paperwork and menial tasks. The tools you need are quick to access and can help you stay in control of your business . Many local business owners run their company blind, and only a few really understa...

In this episode , we chat with Stacey Krizan from Artemis Distribution , LLC, about their efforts to ensure that their entrepreneur partners are successfully using their Cryoskin products . In addition, why delegation, and why it’s a tool that helps your team and business grow. Artemis adapted to those whose reactions were no at the onset because they did not have confidence in the device and were...

Gamification can get people excited about results and keep them motivated Think of ways you can help your customers stay engaged with your business and help make the experience even better. Using gamification can be a fun and nontraditional way for both the customers and the businesses to improve themselves (and the bottom line). Engage with your audience wherever they are on social media Small bu...

Episode Intro With this episode, we speak with Andre Cvijovic, CEO of Referrizer . Learn the essentials of getting quality reviews and the easiest way to double your client base without spending a dime. You'll also learn how you can reframe problems and have your staff take ownership in the quest for success. Takeaways Don't be afraid to ask for reviews The best way for companies to reach more cus...

Our guest is Jillian Fraser Quandt, Director of Business Development for MedSpa Marketing Solutions + Vector Solutions. We discuss how Vector Solutions got its start solving a problem that many businesses face: how to convert a lead to a sale? She talked to us about her experience with how she makes it easy for small businesses with no sales process or closing process, making it easier for small b...

The pandemic forced more business owners to get creative and start selling online such as online courses, products, subscription plans, and more. Out of the worst, most challenging moments, the most creative enterprises are born. However, it can be a lonely road to entrepreneurship. The long days can wear down anyone, especially if you feel alone and don’t have anyone to turn to for advice. There'...

We welcome Chris Badgett, co-founder and CEO of LifterLM, who discusses creating your own videos and teaching others for your small business. Whether you’re a yoga teacher or you’re in the beauty business, this is a great video about the power of building a unique legacy for yourself. Key Takeaways Video is a powerful medium that is at our fingertips. And you don’t have to make it a commercial! Yo...

In this episode, we speak with Brandon Yu of ReDefined Marketing Solutions about how his agency helps spa and med spa business owners of stay on top of their marketing and generate more leads. He explains why small business owners should devote a lot of effort to marketing their businesses in order to get more customers through their doors. Key Takeaways Try new things despite the current pandemic...