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The Business Of Strength PodcastEP 205: The 3 Employee RoadblocksCoach Joe Strong, Dan Goodman, and Adam Menner break down the three biggest employee hurdles gym owners face when scaling their businesses. They share leadership strategies, tips for building a strong team, and the importance of clarity around core values, mission, and business economics. Join us in this year's annual BOS retreat in Scottsdale AZ!https://bosretreat.com/
2025-08-1347 minThe Business Of Strength PodcastEP 199: 10 Lessons from Spending 48 Hours with Jesse ItzlerIn this episode, Adam Menner reveals the game-changing lessons he learned during a private 48-hour mastermind with Jesse Itzler. Through intense physical challenges and intimate conversations, he uncovers 10 transformative insights for entrepreneurs, focusing on personal growth, leadership, and thinking bigger. Adam shares how stepping out of your comfort zone can unlock unprecedented opportunities and reshape your business mindset.Visit our website and schedule a FREE strategy call with the Business of Strength here: https://businessofstrength.comThis is the Business of Strength!
2025-06-2730 minThe Business Of Strength PodcastEP 199: Making Your Seat at the TableIn this episode, Adam Menner reveals the game-changing lessons he learned during a private 48-hour mastermind with Jesse Itzler. Through intense physical challenges and intimate conversations, he uncovers 10 transformative insights for entrepreneurs, focusing on personal growth, leadership, and thinking bigger. Adam shares how stepping out of your comfort zone can unlock unprecedented opportunities and reshape your business mindset.Visit our website and schedule a FREE strategy call with the Business of Strength here: https://businessofstrength.comThis is the Business of Strength!
2025-06-2639 minThe Business Of Strength PodcastEpisode 181: Are You Running Sessions That Sell?In this episode, in which Adam Menner is solo, he breaks down the first part of his presentation for the BOS Sales Summit.
The BOS Sales Summit is January 9th and 10th at the Nyack Hotel in Rockland County NY.
In this episode Adam breaks down the MAIN critical event in a training business, training!
This includes running sessions that sells themselves.
The first 5/10 points include:
1. Get Results
2. SWIFT
3. Clearly communicate outcomes
4. Create “memorable outcomes”
5. Make an offer a day We look...
2025-01-0227 min
The Kirk Minihane ShowThe Mut ListMut and Cinema Lord are in studio with Justin home sick as Kirk predicts today’s Unnamed Show is going to stink. Kirk doesn’t care about Brianna Chickenfry’s drama anymore (1:00). Mut brought Kirk Coca-Cola oreos (3:30).
Playoff Pat was in full swing during yesterday’s show (6:30). Mut has no problem with Cullinane splitting a hotel room (8:00).
Cinema is excited for Gladiator II this weekend (10:00). Mut defends his mom being a huge Larry Johnson fan (11:45).
Rich Shertenlieb took a victory lap for coming in 5th place in a weekly ratings book, and Kirk remembers when Gerry and Mut celebrated a 2nd pl...
2024-11-211h 50
The Business Of Strength PodcastEP 167: One of the industry’s BEST female gym owners you’ve never heard of…In this episode of the Business of Strength Podcast Adam Menner sits down with one of our very own Emily Neff.
Emily owns an all female private sector sports performance business in Hatfield Pennsylvania in which she works strictly with athletes between the ages of 12-21.
Emily is one of the sharpest gym owners we’ve had the pleasure of speaking with. Not only is she running a business, a mom, but she’s also pursuing her doctorates!
In this episode we break down;
Emily’s background in the industry
How she created...
2024-10-0237 min
Treadmill TalkEpisode 48: Professionalizing The Trainer with Adam MennerFrom intern, to trainer, to Co-Owner -- Adam Menner is the co-owner of Varsity House Gyms and The Business of Strength and on this episode, we delve into what makes a professional coach and trainer, how he transcended every rung in this industry and how he continues to build and develop great professionals around him. If you're a trainer or coach and want to know more about what it takes to get to the top or you're a fitness enthusiast that wants to truly know what to look for in your fitness professional, you will want to check out...
2024-08-1336 min
The Business Of Strength PodcastEP 154: The Future of Fitness Recap (with Adam Menner)RECAP of Adam Menner on the Future of Fitness Podcast:
"Join us for an inspiring conversation with Adam Menner, a seasoned gym owner and consultant with a wealth of experience in fitness and business. In this episode, Adam unveils the secrets to scaling a fitness business using the principles of servant leadership.
From his humble beginnings as an intern at DeFranco's Training
Systems to becoming a partner in multiple successful gym locations across the Northeast, Adam's journey is a testament to the power of dedication and growth.
Discover how Adam has mastered the art of managing smaller, efficient gym...
2024-06-0448 min
Future of FitnessAdam Menner - The Business Of StrengthJoin us for an inspiring conversation with Adam Menner, a seasoned gym owner and consultant with a wealth of experience in fitness and business. In this episode, Adam unveils the secrets to scaling a fitness business using the principles of servant leadership. From his humble beginnings as an intern at DeFranco's Training Systems to becoming a partner in multiple successful gym locations across the Northeast, Adam's journey is a testament to the power of dedication and growth. Discover how Adam has mastered the art of managing smaller, efficient gym locations, with a strong focus on core service...
2024-05-1550 minThe Business Of Strength PodcastEP 135: Leadership Tactics for Your Business With Dame Lillard’s Coach Phil BecknerIn this episode of the BOS Podcast, Adam Menner talks with Damian Lillard’s coach and high performance consultant Phil Beckner.
Phil Beckner is the former coach of Weber State. Phil now runs a very successful consulting business where he works with NBA superstars and CEO’s of fortune 500 companies.
Adam and Phil break down the comparison of coaching in sport and training when transitioning from a coach to a business owner.
Phil breaks down:
How he made the transition from coach to business owner
H...
2023-10-1038 minThe Business Of Strength PodcastEP 127: The 4 Tenets of Success for the Director of TrainingWelcome to the BOS podcast, I’m your host Adam Menner for today.
In this episode I break down what you should be doing on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis if you are the Director of Training in your business.
I break down the 4 tenets of success that are going to move the needle of your business forward.
If you enjoy this episode please leave us a 5 star review!
P.S our SYP Retreat is now available for those outside of our BOS private group. We are hosting in Scottsdale AZ on...
2023-07-2516 min
The Business Of Strength PodcastEP 100: Creating Adaptable Training Models with Ian Markow and Adam MennerIn this episode of the BOS Performance Podcast powered by Business of Strength, Adam Menner sits down with Ian Markow, founder of Markow Training Systems located in Miami.
Ian is a world renown health, rehabilitation, and sports performance coach who blends multiple disciplines into a seamless process for getting his clients out of pain and improving performance.
Show Outline
1. Why Ian moved to Miami
2. Taking a holistic approach to health and performance
3. Why speed is such an important part of performance + how he programs
4. How to assess, warm u...
2022-02-121h 00The Business Of Strength PodcastEP 98: 3 Ways to Create a Profitable Training System with Adam MennerIn this episode of the VH Performance Podcast powered by the Business of Strength, Adam breaks down the 3 keys to creating a profitable training model for your business.
This includes
1. Identifying Your Business Model
2. Aligning Your Training Ideology with Your Business Model
3. Create Predictability and Repeatability
If you want to learn more in depth about how you can create a high level and profitable training model for your training business, come attend our seminar this Saturday, Jan 29th from 11-5pm EST.
You Can Regist...
2022-01-2713 minThe Business Of Strength PodcastEP 94: VH Performance Podcast E8 ACL Rehab, Skill Acquisition, and Programming with Jeremiah Flood and Adam MennerIn this episode of the VH Performance Podcast powered by Business of Strength, Adam Menner sits down with Jeremiah Flood, owner of Flood Performance LLC.
Jeremiah has extensive background in working with lower extremity injuries in athletes. This includes ACL, MCL, PCL and more. In this episode, Adam and Jeremiah breakdown the ideology behind rehabilitating lower extremity injuries in the modern sports era where individuals are playing exposes to high levels of stress year around.
Show Notes:
Jeremiah's background
Common causes of lower extremity injuries
Outlining the rehab process
...
2021-12-2946 minThe Business Of Strength PodcastEP 91: VH Performance Podcast EP7 Building Sustainable Training Models and Careers with Tim Caron and Adam MennerIn this episode of the VH Performance Podcast, Adam Menner talks with former West Point Strength and Conditioning coach, Tim Caron.
Tim has extensive experience working with high level collegiate and professional athletes. Caron took his expertise to the private sector where he opened Allegiate. A training facility dedicated to training general population and athletes.
In this episode we cover the following:
1. How to broke in to the collegiate industry
2. The differences of collegiate vs. private sector
3. What deems as successful qualities in the S+C ind...
2021-11-231h 23
Jochum Strength PodcastEpisode 94 - Adam Menner - The Business Of CoachingOn this episode of the podcast we have Adam Menner, Sports Performance Coach and Partner at Varsity House where we specializes in speed development with athletes of all ages as well as business direction for the company! On this episode of the podcast Coach Menner takes us down the rabbit hole of how to create a business out of Sports Performance, how to get paid your worth, market and ultimately retire a satisfied Coach! This was an awesome podcast and I hope you take something from it! Keep Chopping Wood
2021-09-2855 minThe Business Of Strength PodcastEP 81: VH Performance Pod E6: Health and the Nervous System for Performance with Matt Cooper and Adam MennerWelcome 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 taking a unique approach to training individuals.
We cover:
Human Health and Performance are Mutually Exclusive
Stress and Trauma
Nerve Circuitry and Athlete Biochemistry
How to Check for Readine...
2021-05-181h 00
The Business Of Strength PodcastEP 78: VH Performance Podcast EP 5: The 3 Pillars of a Successful Off-Season Program with Adam MennerAt 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 working with us at VH Education check out us below:
WEBSITE: https://varsityhoopstraining.teachable.com/
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/vheducation/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.co...
2021-04-2816 min
Effortless AthleteEpisode 7 - Business and Systematic Principles w/ Adam MennerEpisode 7 features Director of Training at Varsity House Gym and partner in Business of Strength, Adam Menner. Adam has worked with thousands of athletes over the years, from gen-pop and novices to ESPN Top 100s and world-class professionals. On today’s episode, we talk about what it means to take a truly global approach when assessing athletes and managing their stress, Adam’s ideal 2:1 ratio for mitigating injury and maximizing performance, and how to create a culture that your athletes will succeed in.
This is a great episode for any trainers and coaches, as Adam shares some of t...
2021-02-251h 03The Business Of Strength PodcastEP 68: Intern to Business Owner, Creating a Career Your Proud of, and Standing Out in a Crowded S&C Industry with Adam Menner and Dan GoodmanOn 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 successful coach. There's a certain level of preparation, willingness, and sacrifice involved to get to the top of the industry.
To connect with Anthony, you can find him...
2021-01-2639 minThe Business Of Strength PodcastEP 67: VH Performance Podcast E4: Human Movement, Performance, Building Your Business with Conor Harris and Adam MennerPodcast 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/
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/vheducation/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/varsityhouseeducation/?ref=bookmarks
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/67339918/admin/
...
2021-01-121h 06The Business Of Strength PodcastEP 65: Strategies to Become a World Class Strength Coach with Luka Hocevar and Adam MennerAdam 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 the process and can't skip steps.
How to build a following and presence the right way.
and more!
Follow Luka:
h...
2020-12-231h 01
The Chris Brainard ShowEpisode 6 | Adam Menner | Morning Routines, 3 Main Human Drivers, Building out a programTune into Episode 6 as I sit down with Adam Menner, who is the Director of Performance and Education for Varsity House Gym in Orangeburg, Ny. Adam is also the co-owner of Varsity House Education (vheducation) and Business of Strength. Adam has worked with hundreds of high school, college, and profesional athletes and has also had a huge impact on how I structure my weeks, days, and training program at APE Fitness and Performance.In this episode we talk about how to structure your day and prepare weekly/daily. The 3 separate drivers of any human. 5 Things you should...
2020-12-0956 minThe Business Of Strength PodcastEP 62: Accessing Individuals, the Gait Cycle, and Building Your Business with Alex Effer and Adam MennerPodcast 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 assessments
What assessments are useful in a group setting and which are not
Finding the right exercises for the right individual
What strength exercises...
2020-12-081h 16
The Barbell Nerds PodcastEp. 8 - Adam MennerIn this episode we welcome Adam Menner from Varsity House Gym in New York. Adam gives his tells us about some data that he has collected on 500 athletes and what was found with it, he explains the assessments he goes through with his athletes whether a 13 year old or an NBA player. There are a lot of great take a ways from this one! Enjoy!
2020-09-1132 min
The Business Of Strength PodcastEP 57: VH Performance Podcast E1 Sports Performance Training Starts Between Your Ears with Adam MennerThe VHouse Experience Podcast Powered by BOS Pod Network
E2: Sports Performance Training Starts Between Your Ears
TOPICS COVERED
Physiological vs. Psychological Inputs
The Harsh Reality & Real World Observations
The Bigger Picture
Sports Performance Training Starts Between the Ears
What is the Body Designed to Do?
What is Stress?
How Does Stress Affect Us in Today's Society
The Science of Stress
How Our Brains Create Reference Points & Why It Matters
The Formation of Memories in Human Development
What’s up guys, we couldn’t be more excited about creatin...
2020-08-1852 min
The Business Of Strength Podcast"Pilot" - Welcome to the VHouse Experience!Season 1: Episodes
Episode #1 “Pilot”
Topics Covered:
Adam Menner, partner in Business of Strength & VH Education takes you through the history of Varsity House Gym, what makes it so unique, sheds some light on problems in the private sector sports performance industry, and gives a small taste of the VH Health and Performance Model.
Who we are, what we do, our mission
Varsity House Gym - Our mission
The problem in the S&C industry
What is VH Education
Wh...
2020-07-0444 min
Muscles and ManagementEpisode #92 Agility, Speed Training and Building Well-Rounded Athletes with Sports Performance Coach Adam MennerSend us your questions, or thoughts on today's episode!*SHOW TIMESTAMPS FEATURED AT THE END*In this episode Gerry welcomes on veteran strength and sports performance coach Adam Menner to talk all things athletes and improving athletic performance.Adam is a New York based coach who has worked with over 50 college athletes over the last several years, with a specialty in basketball.The conversation looks at linear speed and how we develop speed. Adam and Gerry discuss the importance of sprinting in coordination with a good strength training program and some...
2020-07-011h 15
Strength Connection PerformanceEpisode 6 | Adam Menner - Director Performance at Varsity House in New York, USA. | Coaching, Sprinting and EducationIn this episode, we speak to Adam Menner who is the director of performance at Varsity House in New York, USA.
Adam has coached over 20,000 hours of billable training sessions with NBA, NFL, MLB, NCAA, ESPN's Top 100 Athletes, everyday gym goers, adults, youth athletes, you name it;
Being a specialist in athlete performance can be tough at times, but Adam has reverse engineered his coaching capabilities and now delivers them across the board to athletes from grassroots all the way through to performance athletes at the highest level.
Incorporating the sciences behind the way we move...
2020-04-0842 min
The Business Of Strength PodcastEP 51: Interview With Varsity House Gym Director of Performance, Adam Menner and Joe RiggioJoe sits down with Varsity House Director of Performance, Adam Menner.
Hey Gang,
I messed up the seminar link in the podcast, to sign up for the next BOS 2Day Seminar at Varsity House Gym! Click the link below!!
~Joe
The next Business of Strength 2-Day seminar is NOW LIVE! April 2nd and 3rd we will be hosting a seminar at Varsity House Gym. Click the link for more information and to sign up! strengthbusinessworkshops.com/bosseminar
2020-03-0459 min
Jacked Athlete PodcastEpisode #16: Adam Menner + Q&ANotes here: http://jackedathlete.com/podcast-16-adam-menner-qa/
2020-02-291h 19
The Basketball Doctors PodcastSpeed Training for Basketball Players Ft Adam MennerEpisode 3 Adam Menner CSCS RSCC creator of Varsity Hoops.
Do you want to be faster in the court? Want to improve your first step this offseason? In this Episode Marco goes into full depth regarding speed performance training with Adam Menner. Adam is the Director of Performance at Varsity House and the Creator of the Basketball Performance Company called Varsity Hoops. Adam has experience working with thousands of individual youth, high school, ESPN's top 100, NCAA, D1 All Americans, and some NBA Athletes. He talks about the biomechanics of sprinting and common programing regarding speed training for...
2020-02-1327 min
The Fitness For 9-5r's PodcastTraining like an Athlete, with Adam Menner - Worked with over 5K Athletes!In this in credible podcast episode I discuss with Adam some of the training tips and techniques he has used to coach over 5000 athletes! We also discuss nutrition, recovery and getting started on your very own fitness journey!!
Adams Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/adammenner/
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2019-11-2744 min
THE BRETT SUMMERS SHOWWHAT IT TAKES TO BE GREATOn Today's Show, I bring Adam Menner, a strength and conditioning coach from New York! We teach you what it takes to become an elite athlete and the important steps you should take to become a great strength coach.
2019-10-0223 min
CFN PodcastMeeting with Strength Coach Adam Menner on Fitness Entrepreneurship, Coaching, and Valuable Success SkillsIf you are a coach or trainer, you NEED to listen to this meeting with Adam. He professionally lays out a step by step plan for you to become not just a better version of yourself, but also advancing in the fitness and coaching industry. Please give it a listen!
2019-04-301h 43
Varsity House GymBeef Lab Episode 14 - Getting Paid As A CoachIn this episode coach Joe talks about getting paid in the private sector as a strength & conditioning coach. Along with former intern now head strength coach at Varsity House Mike Capriglione and newest addition to TeamVH Adam Menner, Coach Joe discusses the necessary tools needs to get hired in the field. The team talks about their experiences and what it takes to land a top flight job, make the more of your internship and continue to develop yourself as a strength coach.
www.varsityhousegym.com
2016-02-2100 min