The Business Of Strength Podcast

On this episode of the Business of Strength Podcast Dan Goodman and Joe Riggio Break Down the Importance of Educating Your Staff  Over the course of the last 6 months we've been spending a significant amount of time on educating our staff at Varsity House. This includes training, personal development, business strategy, and more.  In this episode we share with you the importance and stra...

On this episode of the Business of Strength Podcast Dan Goodman interviews industry leader, Mark Fisher. Mark is a former Broadway actor turned gym owner and consultant.  Mark is the co-owner of Mark Fisher Fitness and the Business for Unicorns. Throughout the conversations Mark covers how they’ve become one of NYC’s hottest gyms! Topics include: How to build your email list Why email marketi...

This week founders of Business of Strength, Joe Riggio and Dan Goodman sit down to talk about why they created the BOS and how it can serve coaches, trainers, and gym business owners from around the world.  In this episode, Joe and Dan address:  Why most training businesses fail Common problems in your business How to delegate and elevate employees Learning how NOT to become the bottlene...

This week we had the pleasure of interviewing Cory Sterling.  He is the owner/founder of Conscious Counsel - an online law firm that works with fitness, yoga and health professionals and studio owners. Cory is a yogi, lawyer & author of The Yoga Law Book . He truly understands the fitness & gym industry & can speak about the law in a language easy to understand for fitness & g...

Welcome to the VH Performance Podcast powered by Business of Strength.  In this episode Adam sits down with sports performance and health coach Matt Cooper. Matt is located in california where he trains NBA, NFL, UFC, athletes and everyday gym goers.  Matt has an awesome, holistic approach to training individuals. We break down how he got started, his approach, and what lead him to takin...

What is up everyone I’m your host coach joe strong here to bring you another great episode of the business of strength podcast.  Where you can hear the interviews, tips, and tools to turn your passion for strength into a profession you love. This episode is brought to you by BusinessofStrength.com where gym owners and fit-pros can get the consulting, on-demand courses, and tools to grow your...

Dan Goodman and Joe Riggio sit down to talk about why you should appoint a community leader in your business. This one role has changed the way Varsity House will do business forever.  Your community is the lifeblood of your business. Nurturing your community requires a full time effort.  Listen to find out the results, why, and how you can implement a community leader in your business.&...

At Varsity House, our off-season professional and pro program have been a staple in the growth of our business.  This summer, after an incredibly hard year for all private sector sports performance businesses, we are going to run our best off-season program yet. In this episode, Adam breaks down the 3 pillars of successful offseason sports performance program.  If you're interested in wo...

What is up everyone I’m your host coach joe strong here to bring you another great episode of the business of strength podcast.  Where you can hear the interviews, tips, and tools to turn your passion for strength into a profession you love. This episode is brought to you by BusinessofStrength.com where gym owners and fit-pros can get the consulting, on-demand course, and tools to grow your g...

My guest today is the KING of culture Jay MaxEdge Collins.  His gym MaxEdge fitness on the seacoast of New Hampshire has been consistently voted the top gym in NH. He’ built an amazing community and culture centered around his unique and fun programming of his large group fitness.  His classes are high energy and promote teamwork and community. He does very little external marketing and...

What is up everyone I’m your host coach joe strong here to bring you another great episode of the business of strength podcast.  Where you can hear the interviews, tips, and tools to turn your passion for strength into a profession you love. This episode is brought to you by BusinessofStrength.com where gym owners and fit-pros can get the consulting, on-demand course, and tools to grow your g...

Today Dan and I talk delegation.  How to you get more out of your people? If you have every been in a situation where you are doing everything and can’t seem get ge the traction you need to grow your business, then this podcast is a must! Dan and I have spent the past 15 years developing our team and our employee development system.  Systems run businesses and people run the systems. Pod...

Our quest today is Noel and Sanne Brad the dynamic duo behind Breda Strength & Conditioning one of the top training centers in all of Europe. Noel and Sanne talk about their new flagship gym in Breda Netherlands and how they scaled and grew in the mists of a pandemic. They speak about the ONE THING “culture” as the standard for excellence.  They set the bar for expectations and deliver. T...

Todays guest is our good friend Reinhard Nel. Reinhard tells his story starting as a young boy in South Africa playing rugby to coming to America to train at Gym Jones and starting his own personal brand. Rein speaks about his journey and how over the years developed the principles behind is training program Treigning Day and his partnership with online platform Ladder. Together with his co-coach...

Todays guest is Green Beret turned Firefighter turned Hollywood Actor Jeff Bosley. Joe Riggio sat down to speak to Jeff about how fitness, mental toughness, and resiliency have been the consistent anchor in his life. Jeff talks about his time in the army and how he has translated those lessons into everyday life. Jeff talks about the state of the country and the “spectrum of suck” that he has live...

Our guest today is Jason Gusic “Gus”. Jason is head of Westside Tactical and is one of only 4 master Westside Instructors in the world.  He owns a private training facility Applied Strength & Conditioning in Indiana and runs a variety of seminars and workshops designed for operator fitness. He has had an amazing journey into fitness from being a marine to police officer to training top le...

Joe Riggio sits down with legendary trainer Kirk Myers, the founder of Dogpound in NYC and Los Angeles.  Kirk works with world renowned actors, celebrities, models, and athletes. In this episode kirk breaks down what it took to get to the next level in his career. Facing inevitable odds, Kirk overcame adversity and creating a world class training business.  To connect with Kirk follow hi...

On this episode of the Business of Strength Podcast Dan interviews Business of Strength partner, Adam Menner!  Adam started as an intern at Varsity House gym in 2015. Since then he has ascended to head coach, director of performance, director of training, and now partner of the Business of Strength.  In this episode Adam break down how to actually "make it" in the private sector as a suc...

Podcast Overview  Adam sits down with Conor Harris to talk about finding the root cause, running a business, and how to stand out in a crowded market. This is a MUST listen episode for all sports performance coaches and business owners in the private sector. If  you're interested in working with us at VH Education check out us below: WEBSITE: https://varsityhoopstraining.teachable.com/ I...

Dr. Cioce is the resident Physical Therapist at Varsity House Gym.   We went years without subleasing space at VH in search of someone qualified not only to service our community but someone that embodied our core values. In this episode Dr. Cioce sheds light on why she took the leap into private practice, how she’s gotten busy so fast, and where she feels the future of physical therapy is go...

Adam from the Business of Strength, sits down with world renown strength coach + gym owner, Luke Hocevar to talk all things training and business. In this episode, luka breaks down specific strategies that took him straight to the top of the industry.  Luka breaks down his personal habits, systems, and business.  How young coaches can make a different right now.  How you must trust...

On this episode of the Business of Strength Podcast Dan interviews the interviewer in Anthony Renna!  Anthony has hosted the famous Strength Coach Podcast powered by Perform better for 13 years interviewing the industries absolute best.  Anthony has worked in the Strength and Conditioning industry for nearly 3 decades owning a brick and mortar gym, online paid website, as well as authori...

Podcast Show Notes: In this episode of the Sports Performance Edition of the Business of Strength podcast, Adam sits down with Alex Effer to talk about Alex’s journey of becoming a successful business owner in the private sector industry. Show Notes: Alex’s transition from clinical setting to private sector The “hustle” required to start your own business Alex’s training model and most valuable as...

In this episode Dan chats with Michigan Gym owner and SYP Member Dustin Brancheau.   Dustin talks about the vision he had for AdvantEdge Sports back in 2011 and how he is living out those dreams today. He and his team are some of the most sought-after coaches in the country.  Not only has he had tremendous success as a coach in the private sector but he also serves as a lead consult...

Partner and CEO of Varsity House Gym sits down with Bergen Catholic (top 25 in the country) Men's Basketball Coach, Billy Armstrong.  Billy talks about his experience transition from a pro basketball player, to coach, to business owner.  Billy breaks down the parallels of running a business and coaching a successful basketball team.  If you're interested in working with us at VH Edu...