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Local Business HacksBuilding a Business with Heart: Jamie Lanza's Guide to Entrepreneurial SuccessIn this episode, we sit down with Jamie Lanza, Co-Founder and Visionary of Camp, to uncover the blueprint for entrepreneurial success. Jamie shares her invaluable insights on building a business from the ground up, emphasizing the importance of financial preparedness, value-driven hiring practices, and the power of authenticity. Discover how patience, human connection, and a supportive community can propel your business to new heights.
A passionate entrepreneur, yoga teacher, and co-founder of CAMP, a hospitality company with a mission to create happier and healthier adults. CAMP’S team of brilliant teachers from different modalities collaborates daily to crea...
2024-06-2841 minLocal Business HacksEmbracing Opportunities, Extending Grace, & Building Success with the VP of Operations for Sauna House, Jen RichterIn this episode of Local Business Hacks get ready for an inspiring conversation with Jen Richter, the VP of Operations for Sauna House. Jen takes us on a journey through her career, emphasizing the significance of seizing opportunities, showing grace, and cultivating success. Her story offers a fresh perspective and outlook sure to inspire you.
Jen Richter is the VP of Operations at Sauna House, where she brings over a decade of experience in hospitality and team management to her role. She believes that in order to build transformative wellness experiences, you must start by building confident t...
2024-04-0525 minLocal Business HacksSecrets Of Success with the Owner of Fitness Together Dunwoody & Johns Creek, Russ YeagerJoin us as we uncover the secrets to fitness franchise ownership success with Russ Yeager, the owner of Fitness Together Dunwoody and Johns Creek. Russ shares his invaluable insights and experiences, offering key tips and strategies for thriving in the competitive fitness industry.
Russ Yeager is a body, health, and life transformation coach who helps men and women create a life they love by first getting the body, health, and abundant energy they desire without starving themselves, giving up the foods they love, or having their lives revolve around working out. Russ owns the premier private personal...
2024-03-2226 minLocal Business HacksFranchising Secrets With the VP of Franchise Development at WellBiz Brands, Kelli SchroederAre you a business owner interested in franchising your business? Are you part of a franchise and would like to see it grow? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Kelli Schroeder, VP of Franchise Development at WellBiz Brands shares stories from her career in franchising as well as tips she’s learned along the way.
Kelli Schroeder has spent 15+ years spearheading international business development projects across franchise, social enterprise, retail, non-profit and government agencies. Kelli is currently the VP of Franchise Development at WellBiz Brands, Inc. During her career, Kelli led the...
2024-02-1227 minLocal Business HacksWill Your Business Succeed or Struggle? With the Co- CEO and Co-Founder of Camp Transformation Center, Alejandra FontAre you a business owner who wishes your business was more successful and that you had a team in place that you could trust? Do you wish your business attracted more customers and generated more revenue? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Alejandra Font, the Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Camp Transformation Center shares her story and the secrets for business success that she’s learned along the way.
Alejandra Font is the Co-Founder of The Camp Transformation Center. She has almost 20 years of entrepreneurial experience and over a decade of founding The...
2024-02-0617 minLocal Business HacksHow To Achieve A Successful Work-Life Balance with the CEO & Founder of MaxStrength Fitness, Jeff TomaszewskiAre you a business owner who feels overwhelmed by their day-to-day responsibilities? Are you so exhausted at the end of the day that you don’t know how you will get through tomorrow and do it all over again? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Jeff Tomaszewski, the CEO and Founder of MaxStrength Fitness shares tips he’s learned over the years on how to achieve a successful work-life balance.
Jeff Tomaszewski is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University (Case) with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Sports Medici...
2024-01-3025 minLocal Business HacksHow To Take Your Business To The Next Level with the CEO & Founder of THE TEN SPOT, Kristen GaleAre you a business owner who would love to grow your business? Have you been thinking of franchising but aren’t sure if it’s right for you? Then this week’s podcast episode if for you. Tune in as Kristen Gale, the CEO & Founder of THE TEN SPOT shares tips she’s learned over the years while growing her business to nearly 50 locations.
Kristen Gale is the spirited force and founder behind THE TEN SPOT beauty bars which have risen from a singular Toronto location to an acclaimed international franchise with 47 bustling bars across Canada and the U.S...
2024-01-2231 minLocal Business HacksSimple & Successful Marketing Tips with the Chief Growth Officer of MassageLuXe, Kristen PechacekAre you a business owner who wishes your business was more successful? Are you looking for marketing tips and tricks that will help bring in more customers and generate more revenue? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Kristen Pechacek, the Chief Growth Officer of MassageLuXe, shares marketing secrets she’s learned over the years throughout her successful career.
Kristen Pechacek (CFE) is the Chief Growth Officer of MassageLuXe where she is responsible for consumer marketing and franchise growth. She was recently named as one of the Top 50 Game-Changing CMOS in 2023 by Entr...
2024-01-1732 minLocal Business HacksCreative & Successful Goal-Setting Tips with the Founder of Body Fit Training, Cameron FalloonAre you a business owner who wishes your business was more successful? Do you set goals for your business but then rarely achieve them? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Cameron Falloon, the Founder of Body Fit Training, shares his secrets for creative and successful goal setting that help him grow his business to almost 300 locations around the world.
Cameron Falloon, founder and joint CEO of Body Fit Training, a fast-growing fitness franchise out of Australia with 200+ (and growing) locations across the globe. Cam has had an extensive career as a st...
2024-01-0840 minLocal Business HacksHow To Grow Your Startup With the Founder of Startup Club, Colin C. CampbellDo you want to start a business? Are you looking for tips and tricks on how to grow a startup? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Colin C. Campbell, the Founder of Startup Club, shares the wisdom he’s over the years through starting, scaling, and exiting multiple companies.
Colin C. Campbell, is a Serial entrepreneur and #1 best-selling author on Amazon of Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat. Colin started, scaled, and exited over a dozen companies worth almost 1 billion dollars including Tucows, Hostopia, .CLUB Domains, GeeksforLess and Paw.com. Colin also runs Start...
2024-01-0236 minLocal Business HacksWhy You Should Say No Ten Times More Than You Say Yes with the President of Discover Strength, Luke CarlsonAre you a business owner who wishes to be more focused and less scattered? Do you wish your days weren’t so hectic and that your business was more successful? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as the President of Discover Strength, Luke Carlson, shares why saying no ten times more than you say yes will lead to more success in your business.
Luke Carlson is the founder and CEO of Discover Strength based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. Discover Strength owns and operates strength training studios as well as the Discover Strength Franc...
2023-12-2931 minLocal Business HacksHow To Build Community & Culture with the Chief Operating Officer of Burn Boot Camp, Amber BurkeAre you a business owner wondering how to grow your business, improve your employee retention, and your customer referrals? Do you wish your business was more successful? Then
tune to this week’s podcast episode as Amber Burke, the Chief Operating Officer at Burn Boot Camp, shares how they built community and culture while growing their business to 342 locations where 80% of their franchise partners were members first.
Amber Burke is a dynamic and results-driven professional with a proven track record of driving growth, operational efficiency, and Franchisee success. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Exer...
2023-12-2222 minLocal Business HacksHow To Grow Your Brick-And-Motor Business with the Co-Founder & CEO of AR Workshop, Maureen AndersAre you the owner of a brick-and-mortar business who wants more customers, better staff retention, and to make more revenue? Are you always looking for more tips about how to grow your business? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as the Co-Founder and CEO of AR Workshop, Maureen Anders, shares secrets she’s learned along the way to grow her brick-and-mortar business to 125 locations.
Maureen Anders is a creator and entrepreneur who successfully founded four companies spanning stationery, event marketing, graphic design, arts and crafts, and retail. Most recently, she brought all of t...
2023-12-1821 minLocal Business HacksHow To Find The Perfect Partner For Your Business with the Co-Founder of Healthy Behavior Institute, Dr. Janine StichterAre you a business owner who is looking for a partner who can help take your business to the next level? Do you wish your business was more successful, had more customers, and generated more revenue? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Dr. Janine Stichter, the Co-Founder of Healthy Behavior Institute shares her secrets for finding the perfect business partner who can help grow your business.
Dr. Janine Stichter has been in the field of behavior change for over 20 years as a researcher, author, educator, and practitioner. She understands the importance of...
2023-12-1127 minLocal Business HacksHow To Create A Succesful Fitness Product with the CEO & Founder of Isophit, Brad ThorpeDo you have an idea for a fitness product but are not sure where to start? Have you created a fitness product but don’t know how to improve sales? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Brad Thorpe, the CEO & Founder of Isophit, shares his story of creating, producing, and selling his incredibly successful fitness product.
Brad Thorpe is the inventor of Isophit, creator of the 30inThirty Strength program, and founder of the Isophit Strength Zone. Backed by over 26 years of experience Brad is considered by many to be a global lead...
2023-11-2646 minLocal Business HacksHow To Build A Strong Team & Culture with the Owner of Basecamp Fitness West Loop, Conik RunyonAre you a business owner wondering how you can improve your employee retention? Are you tired of constantly hiring and training new staff and are looking for ways to keep your employees around longer? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Conik Runyon, the owner of Basecamp Fitness West Loop, shares his tips and tricks for how to build a strong team and culture that will help improve your employee retention.
Conik Runyon is the Owner of Basecamp Fitness West Loop. His passion for fitness began when he was around 16 years old an...
2023-11-2021 minLocal Business HacksHow To Help People & Make A Lot Of Money In Your Fitness Business with the Owner of The Healthy Behavior Institute, Scott SchutteAre you the owner of a fitness business who would like to help more people and make more money? Do you wish your fitness business was more successful and fulfilling? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Scott Schutte, Owner of The Healthy Behavior Institute shares his secrets for growing a fitness business that can change people’s lives and generate revenue too.
Scott Schutte is dedicated to helping fitness professionals keep clients longer, paying more, and getting better results. Scott’s always had an insatiable thirst for knowledge. The first half of his...
2023-11-1420 minLocal Business HacksWhy Keeping An Open Mind Can Lead To Success with the CEO & Co-Founder of Corefirst, Jeff HulingAre you a business owner looking for ways to grow your business? Do you feel like your business growth has plateaued and you can’t figure out how to get it moving again? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Jeff Huling, the CEO & Co-Founder of Corefirst, shares his story about how keeping an open mind about his business lead to massive success.
Jeff Huling, a visionary in the world of fitness innovation, has a knack for turning simple ideas into global sensations. As the co-creator of the TRX Rip Trainer and the...
2023-11-0929 minLocal Business HacksHow To Grow Your Franchise with the Co-Founder & CEO of barre3, Sadie LincolnAre you a business owner who wants to grow your franchise from a couple locations to hundreds? Do you have a single-location business right now that you would like to start franchising? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Sadie Lincoln, the Co-Founder & CEO of barre3 shares successful franchising secrets she’s learned over the years as she’s grown barre3 to hundreds of locations worldwide.
Sadie Lincoln is the co-founder and CEO of barre3, a fitness company focused on teaching people to be balanced in body and empowered from within. Starting in 200...
2023-11-0629 minLocal Business HacksTips & Tricks For Finding The Right Business Partners from the Founder of BAMmetrics, Bobby AldridgeAre you a business owner looking for people who can help you business grow? Do you want to partner with people who can help take your business to the next level? If so then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Bobby Aldridge, Founder of BAMmetrics, shares his story about finding the right business partners.
Bobby Aldridge is a Physiotherapist who has spent over three decades as an athlete, student, and educator of physical movement. Now, in the best shape of his life, his mission is to help others move with ease, grace, an...
2023-10-3028 minLocal Business HacksExpert Tips To Level Up Your Business with the CEO & Co-Founder of Outlaw FitCamp, Tiffany LeyvaAre you a business owner looking for simple ways to grow your business? Do you wish your business had more customers, generated more revenue, and was more successful? Then, this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune is as Tiffany Leyva, the CEO and Co-Founder of Outlaw FitCamp, shares powerful secrets she’s learned over the years to take your business to the next level.
Tiffany Leyva is a dynamic and driven individual who wears multiple hats. As the CEO and Co-Founder of Outlaw FitCamp Franchise, Tiffany has played a pivotal role in shaping the success and...
2023-10-2520 minLocal Business HacksWhy Remembering Less Is More Can Lead To Success & Fulfillment with the Founder of Jac Vitale Functional Fitness, Jaclyn VitaleAre you a business owner who has a to-do list a mile long? Do you feel like you are on a hamster wheel all day every day? Do you wish your business could be more successful? Then, this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as the founder of Jaclyn Vitale shares secrets she’s learned over the years to lead to a successful and fulfilling business.
Jac Vitale continuously achieves to be the best at what she does through studying, observing and researching anything and everything related to improving the Health and Wellness industry.
2023-10-1823 minLocal Business HacksHow To Grow A Successful Fitness Franchise with Director of Operations at Fit Theorem, Kim RadtkeAre you a franchisor looking for ways to grow your business? Would you like to find easy ways to improve brand standards, inspire your franchisees, and bring in more customers? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Kim Radtke, the Director of Operations at Fit Theorem shares franchising secrets she’s learned over the years that have led to a successful career.
Kim Radtke, is a powerhouse in the fitness industry with a decade of experience under her belt. Starting as a yoga teacher, she quickly rose to the top, breaking records and...
2023-10-0216 minLocal Business HacksWhy It’s Important To Build A Lifestyle Not A Product with the Executive Director of Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu Global, Flavio AlmeidaAre you a business owner looking for ways to improve your business? Do you want your business to have more meaning than just day-to-day transactions? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Flavio Almeida, Executive Director of Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Global shares tips and tricks he’s learned over the years for building community and customer relationships.
Flavio Almeida is on a mission to spread Jiu-Jitsu and Gracie Barra’s positive impact as far as possible. As Head Instructor and Co-Founder of eleven Gracie Barra Schools in Southern California and the Phoenix metrop...
2023-09-2531 minLocal Business HacksHow To Improve Employee Retention with the CEO of Buzz Franchise Brands, Kevin WilsonAre you a business owner looking for ways to improve your employee retention? Are you tired of hiring and training new employees all the time? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Kevin Wilson, the CEO of Buzz Franchise Brands shares successful hiring secrets he’s learned over the years.
Kevin is the Chairman and CEO of Buzz Franchise Brands, a multi-brand franchising company
that includes; Pool Scouts, (pool cleaning), Home Clean Heroes (residential home cleaning), The British Swim School (swimming lessons), Wonderly Lights (holiday lighting) and the former owner of M...
2023-09-1829 minLocal Business HacksHow To Have More Energy As A Business Owner with CEO and Co-Founder of Advanced Biotechnologies, James LawAre you a business owner who would love to have more energy to get everything done that’s on your to-do list every day? Are you always tired and wish you could be more productive so your business could be more successful? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Jim Law the CEO and Co-Founder of Advanced Biotechnology, shares his secrets for amping up your energy and how it can lead your business to greater success.
Jim has served as a managing member of Advanced Biotechnologies, LLC since co-founding the firm in 2013. With...
2023-09-1149 minLocal Business HacksHow To Take Your Business Training to the Next Level with Chief Innovation Officer of Arrichion, Nora ReynoldsAre you a business owner who is looking for tips to improve training your employees and team members? Are you a yoga studio owner looking to add a teacher training program? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Nora Reynolds, the Chief Innovation Office of Arrichion, shares the wisdom she’s gathered through her decades in higher learning and how it can be applied to business training and yoga teacher training programs.
Be sure to take notes as Nora shares:
How to design training programs
Why more content is n...
2023-09-0527 minLocal Business HacksHow To Scale Your Business with the President and Founder of Liquivida, Sam TejadaAre you a business owner who would love to grow your business? Do you want to find more time for yourself but scale your business at the same time? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Sam Tejada, the President & Founder of Liquivida shares his tips for business growth and scaling.
Be sure to take notes as Sam shares:
The difference between a personality practice and a brand, and why a brand can grow but a personality practice has a ceiling
How working on your business and not in...
2023-08-2820 minLocal Business HacksHow To Grow Your Business Through Franchising with Allison Beardsley, Co-Steward of Red Light MethodAre you the owner of a single-location business that is doing well and you’ve been thinking of franchising? Have you always wanted to franchise your business from the start? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Allison Beardsley, Co-Steward of Red Light Method, and the Founder of Club Pilates share franchising tips and tricks she’s learned over the years.
Allison Beardsley has been in the fitness industry since the year 2000. She has been called a "disruptor" in the fitness industry and founded Club Pilates and Red Light Method. Allison loves to play business and ha...
2023-08-2127 minLocal Business HacksHow AI Can HelpGrow Your Business from the Founder & CEO of TrueLark, Srivatsan LaxmanAre you a business owner looking to save time every day and make more money? Are you intrigued about AI and how it might help your business grow and be more successful? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Srivatsan Laxman, the Founder & CEO of TrueLark share his background in AI and how it can help automate and streamline your business to make it more efficient and profitable.
Srivatsan Laxman is CEO and co-founder of Palo Alto-based TrueLark.TrueLark provides AI-powered customer support and marketing solutions for local businesses. Laxman has 25 years of...
2023-08-1623 minLocal Business HacksHow To Convert Leads & Grow Your Fitness Business with the Founder of Breaux Bradley Consulting, Stephanie Breaux BradleyAre you a business owner looking for tips and tricks on how to generate, manage, and covert leads? Do you wish your business was more successful? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Stephanie Breaux Bradley, the founder of Breaux Bradley Consulting shares the wisdom and advice she’s learned over the years for converting leads and becoming a more profitable business.
As a Business Development Consultant and Strategist for the Fitness & Wellness industry, Stephanie Breaux Bradley works with studio owners, franchisors, technology platforms, and service providers to optimize their products and offe...
2023-08-0724 minLocal Business HacksPowerful Secrets for Entrepreneurs from the Founder & CEO of RollFast Fitness, Richard DeckerHave you always wanted to be an entrepreneur but have been scared to take the leap? Are you currently an entrepreneur looking for tips and tricks to grow your business? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Richard Decker, the Founder & CEO of RollFast Fitness, shares powerful lessons he’s learned over the years that have led him to be a successful entrepreneur.
Richard Decker is the go-to guy for A-List Celebrities and social elites who want to firm up their body. Rich Decker gives clients complete privacy and attention and gets resu...
2023-07-3134 minLocal Business HacksHow To Find A Niche & Fill A Need With Your Business with the Co-Founder & CEO of Ageless Fitness, Emmanuel VerduzcoDo you want to start a business and are looking for tips on how to succeed? Are you a business owner that feels that your business needs more focus? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Emmanuel Verduzo, the Co-Founder & CEO of Ageless Fitness, shares his story sprinkled with tips he’s learned along the way about how to be successful.
Emmanuel is CEO and co-founder of Ageless Fitness Corp. Owner/investor of 5 startups specializing in the area of services for older adults.
He draws on his expe...
2023-07-2419 minLocal Business HacksFitness Business Growth Hacks from the President & Founder of Outlaw FitCamp, Jesse James LeyvaAre you a fitness business owner who would like to grow your business? Are you looking for tips on how to improve your hiring, culture, and employee retention? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Jess James Leyva, the President & Founder of Outlaw FitCamp shares tips he’s learned over the years about how to grow your fitness business and build a strong culture.
Raised by a single mom in some of the roughest parts of Southern California, Jesse struggled with a reading disability, Tourette’s syndrome and dropped out of high school...
2023-07-1724 minLocal Business HacksGame-Changing Tips For Yoga Studio Owners from the Co-Founder of real hot yoga, Cindy CoatsAre you a yoga studio owner who wishes your business was more successful? Do you wish you had more clients coming in the door, that those clients would come back more often, and that your studio was generating more revenue? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in Cindy Coats, the Co-Founder of Real Hot Yoga, shares her game-changing tips that can help take your yoga studio to the next level.
Cindy Coats is one of the original 3 founders of the real hot yoga brand and franchise. Cindy, along with partners Aaron and Jeff, op...
2023-07-1020 minLocal Business HacksSecrets and Hacks For Business Owners from the Co-Founder & CEO of Boulevard, Matt DannaAre you a business owner looking for secrets and hacks for growing your business? Do you want your business to be more successful? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Matt Danna, the Co-Founder & CEO of Boulevard, shares secrets to success that he’s learned over the years.
Matt Danna is the co-founder and CEO of Boulevard, provider of the client experience platform purpose-built for appointment-based, self-care businesses. Matt oversees all aspects of Boulevard’s business operations while setting the vision and strategy for both short- and long-term company growth. Passionate about the in...
2023-07-0730 minLocal Business HacksPowerful Growth Mindset Tips For Business Owners with the Founder of Snapology, Laura CoeAre you a business owner looking for tips and tricks to grow your business? Do you want your business to be more successful and do you want to be more comfortable taking risks? Then be sure to tune into this week’s podcast episode as Laura Coe, the Founder of Snapology, shares powerful growth mindset tips for business owners.
Laura, along with her sister Lisa, founded Snapology in 2010. She grew the company to over 180 locations in 13 countries over her 13-year tenure as CEO of Snapology. Laura retired from her position as CEO of Snapology in April 2023 and is...
2023-07-0525 minLocal Business HacksHow Fitness & Franchising Can Lead To A Fulfilling Life with the CEO of Alloy Personal Training, Rick MayoAre you a business owner and/or franchisor who wants to feel more fulfilled in your life? Are you looking for simple tips and tricks to implement that can improve your business and increase growth opportunities for yourself and your franchisees? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Rick Mayo, the CEO of Alloy Personal Training, shares the hacks he’s learned over the years to increase his happiness in business and in life.
Rick Mayo is the founder and CEO of Alloy Personal Training, est 1992. Rick and his team have licensed the...
2023-07-0326 minLocal Business HacksMeet Our Podcast Host & Director of Global Business Development for Referrizer, Carl CaseHave you ever wondered how our podcast host Carl Case became the Director of Global Business Development at Referrizer? Would you love to hear some of the tips, tricks, and hacks Carl’s learned over the years from working with thousands of business owners and C-Level clients? Then tune in to this week’s podcast as we turn the camera and microphone around today and interview our very own Podcast Host and Director of Global Business Development for Referrizer, Carl Case!
Carl is a visionary who applies years of industry experience to aiding his teams in successfully imple...
2023-06-3032 minLocal Business HacksMindset Tips That Can Change Your Life & Your Business from the Chief Operations Officer for Fit Theorem, Kimberly RadtkeAre you a business owner wishing your business was more successful? Are you struggling with hiring? Do you wish your business would attract more customers and generate more revenue? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Kimberly Radtke, the Chief Operations Officer for Fit Theorem shares her mindset tips that can change your life and your business.
Kim Radtke, is a powerhouse in the fitness industry with a decade of experience under her belt. Starting as a yoga teacher, she quickly rose to the top, breaking records and winning Manager of the Ye...
2023-06-2822 minLocal Business HacksTips For Growing A Successful Business with the CEO of Fitness Premier, Jason MarkowiczAre you a business owner who is looking for ways to make your business more successful? Do you have questions about adding locations, hiring, and employee retention? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Jason Markowicz, the CEO of Fitness Premier, shares his tips for growing a successful business.
Jason Markowicz is an entrepreneur that loves partnering with passionate investors and professionals. After playing college football, he had a great passion for health and fitness. He was fortunate to get involved in the fitness industry immediately after school. With some luck and ha...
2023-06-2618 minLocal Business HacksTips & Tricks For Business Owners with the President & CEO of Hudson Valley Swim, Jeff GartnerAre you a business owner looking for tips and tricks that will help you bring in new customers, retain them, and generate more revenue? Are you thinking about franchising your business and opening multiple locations? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Jeff Gartner, the President & CEO of Hudson Valley Swim, shares the tips and tricks he’s learned over the years that have helped him build & grow a successful multi-location swim school.
Jeff Gartner is the President & CEO of Hudson Valley Swim tm, a swim school concept that he started over 20 year...
2023-06-2123 minLocal Business HacksHow To Grow Your Business with the CEO of Zoom Room, Mark Van WyeAre you a business owner wondering how to grow your business? Would you like your business to bring in more customers and revenue? Do you wish you could open up more locations? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Be sure to tune in as Mark Van Wye, the CEO of Zoom Room shares his secrets for business success.
Prior to Zoom Room’s launch in 2007, Mark maintained a career deeply rooted in educational values. He previously served as a teacher, writer and curriculum creator focused on the development of educational training programs. In his prev...
2023-06-1922 minLocal Business HacksRetention Secrets For Gym Owners from the Chief Revenue Officer for Wodify, Brendan RiceAre you a business owner who wants to improve customer retention? Do you wish your customers and clients would keep coming back and become raving fans of your business? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Brendan Rice, the Chief Revenue Officer for Wodify, shares his secrets for customer retention that can take your business to the next level.
Brendan Rice is the Chief Revenue Officer at Wodify, the only all-in-one Customer Retention Platform, that is used by over 5,000 gyms & studios around the world. As a global technology leader, Wodify pioneered digital re...
2023-06-1624 minLocal Business HacksHiring Secrets from the Executive Vice President of LA Fitness Esporta, Jeff WillettAre you a business owner frustrated with hiring? Are you wishing you had a bigger applicant pool to select from? Do the people you hire not show up? Do you wish you could improve your employee retention? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Jeff Willett, the Executive Vice President of LA Fitness Esporta, shares his powerful hiring tips and tricks to help take your business to the next level.
Jeff Willett is the Executive Vice President for LA Fitness Esporta. With 15 years of experience in the health and fitness business, Jeff has honed his sk...
2023-06-1432 minLocal Business HacksPowerful Marketing Hacks To Grow Your Business with the Chief Marketing Officer of Athletic Republic, Lindsay SimpsonAre you a business owner looking for effective ways to grow your business? Do you wish you had more customers, more sales, and more revenue? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Lindsay Simpson, the Chief Marketing Officer of Athletic Republic shares the marketing hacks she’s learned over the years that have helped grow every business she’s been involved in.
Lindsay brings 2 decades of marketing experience in the active, sports and outdoor industries to Athletic Republic, with experience at global brands like Backcountry.com, Adobe, and Active.com Network. She's found...
2023-06-1233 minLocal Business HacksHow To Take Your Business To The Next Level With Founder & CEO of FIT4MOM, Lisa DruxmanAre you looking for ways to take your business to the next level? Are you looking for easy hacks to implement that will bring you more growth and success? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Lisa Druxman, CEO & Founder of FIT4MOM shares tips and tricks she’s learned over the years that have helped her grow her business to 1000 locations.
Lisa Druxman is the founder of FIT4MOM, the nation’s leading company for pre and postnatal health, wellness, and fitness programs for every stage of motherhood. FIT4MOM has created...
2023-06-0927 minLocal Business HacksHow Taking Risks Can Change Your Life with the CEO of E3Live, Scott OhlgrenAre you afraid to take risks? Do you prefer to follow traditional paths, doing the same things that many others have done before you? At the same time, do you wish you life was filled with more adventure, excitement, and success? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Scott Ohlgren, the CEO of E3Live shares his inspiring story about how taking risks changed his life.
Author Scott Ohlgren has been a natural foods manufacturer for decades, with his products selling in every Whole Foods and 1400 other natural groceries throughout the US an...
2023-06-0732 minLocal Business HacksSecrets Of Success with the Co-Founder of 2Inspire & President of Mad Science, Shafik MinaAre you wondering how to get ahead in life or business? Do you wish you were more successful in your career or as a business owner? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Shafik Mina, the CEO of 2Inspire & President of Mad Science, shares his tips and tricks for success.
Shafik Mina, President & Co-Owner of the Mad Science® Group and Co-Founder of 2inspireTM and Crayola® Imagine Arts AcademyTM. Having conducted business in over 30 countries, Shafik brings a highly valued and pragmatic approach to his role as President. Outside of his career, Shafik is a...
2023-06-0525 minLocal Business HacksHow To Start A Franchise With CEO & Founder of US Cryotherapy, Kevin KramerDo you dream one day of owning a franchise? Do you have a single location now and are making plans to start selling franchises? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Kevin Kramer, the CEO & Founder of US Cryotherapy shares his secrets for how to start a franchise and what he wished he had known along the way.
Kevin is responsible for Executive Management and daily operations overseeing all functional divisions within US Cryotherapy Corporate (Direct Sales, Franchising, Company Owned Center Operations, and Manufacturing Partnerships). Focuses most of his daily activities on te...
2023-06-0222 minLocal Business HacksGame-Changing Advice For Business Owners with the Co-Founder of Starting Strength Gyms, Ray GillenwaterAre you a business owner looking for advice on how to be a better leader? Are you an owner that wishes your business was more successful and impacted more people? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Ray Gillenwater, the Co-Founder of Starting Strength Gyms shares powerful tips for business owners that he’s learned over the years.
Ray Gillenwater is the Co-Founder of Starting Strength Gyms, a bootstrapped strength training franchisor with 18 locations and 20 pending construction. Ray's been an entrepreneur for the last 11 years and prior to that, he was managing overs...
2023-05-3142 minLocal Business HacksPowerful Mindset Tips For Business Owners with the CEO & Founder of FlexWerk Fitness, Steve PirtWould you like to be more successful in business and in life? Do you want to be a better leader in your business? Does your mindset need a tune-up? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Steve Pirt, the CEO & Founder of FlexWerk Fitness shares powerful mindset tips that can take your business or career to the next level.
Steve Pirt is a dynamic business professional with a proven record of execution excellence across multiple industries and organizations. Areas of specific strength are operations, project management, B2C / B2B / Enterprise sales, leadership recruitment and dev...
2023-05-2930 minLocal Business HacksHow To Build A Rewarding & Fulfilling Career In The Fitness Industry with the CEO & President of MUV Brands, Joel TallmanAre you looking for a new career? Do you want to do something rewarding that positively impacts people's lives? Do you want to come home at the end of the day feeling fulfilled? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Joel Tallman, the CEO & President of MUV Brands, shares why a career in the fitness industry can meet all these goals and help you make a difference.
Joel W. Tallman is the CEO/President of MUV Brands, a leading-edge multi-concept fitness products franchisor and operator. As founder of MUV Brands, Tallman drives strategic planning, global de...
2023-05-2625 minLocal Business HacksMotivational Tips For Business & Life with the CMO & Founding Member of NVISIONU, Alicia AmingAre you looking for motivational tips to help you be more successful in life or in your business? Do you need a dose of inspiration to help supercharge your day? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in to hear Alicia Aming, CMO & Founding Member of NVISIONU, share powerful motivational tips she’s learned over the years that have helped her succeed in business and in life.
Alicia is a Founding Member of NVISIONU, The Health & Wealth Company. She promotes Wellness Supplements and Sublingual Spray Technology. Available Online nvisionu.com/amings
She’s immer...
2023-05-2423 minLocal Business HacksWhat To Look For When Buying A Franchise with Franchise Owner of Elements Massage Pinecrest, Hector MoralesAre you considering buying a franchise? Do you have a lot of questions about becoming a franchise owner? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Hector Morales, Franchise Owner of Elements Massage Pinecrest shares insight and advice that he’s learned over the years that can make buying a franchise easier and increase the chance for success.
With over 25 years of management experience in the retail market, Hector Morales has honed his skills in developing teams that deliver exceptional customer service while driving sales, profitability, and operational excellence. Throughout his career, he has worked for some...
2023-05-2220 minLocal Business HacksPowerful Public Relations Tips from the CEO & Managing Partner of Axia Public Relations, Jason MuddAre you a business owner looking for ways to give your business an edge over the competition? Have you been looking for ways to grow your business, to attract more customers, and to generate more revenue? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Jason Mudd, CEO and Managing Partner of Axia Public Relations, shares insights about how public relations can help your business be more successful.
The World Communication Forum named Jason Mudd as North America's top PR leader in 2023. He is a trusted adviser and dynamic strategist to some of America’s most admired and...
2023-05-1929 minLocal Business HacksHow To Be An Acquisition Entrepreneur with the Co-Founder & CEO of Youth Athletes United, Adam GeislerIs it your dream to be an entrepreneur but you just aren’t able to make the financial leap? Would you love to run your own business, be your own boss and be successful while doing it? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Be sure to tune in as Adam Geisler, the Co-Founder & CEO of Youth Athletes Unlimited shares why becoming an acquisition entrepreneur may be the perfect fit for you.
Adam Geisler is an accomplished entrepreneurial senior business executive with an extensive track record of driving sustainable performance improvements through building strategic sales, merc...
2023-05-1726 minLocal Business HacksHiring & Employee Retention Hacks with the Founder of inspiraHike, Adam PassarelliAre you a business owner who is struggling with hiring and employee retention? Do you find yourself in the constant cycle of running ads, interviewing, and training over and over again? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Adam Passarelli, the Founder of inspiraHike shares tips and tricks for hiring and retention that will change your business forever.
Adam Passarelli is the founder of the new Denver-based wellness concept, inspiraHike. The company is improving the mental and physical health of communities by creating world-class, relaxing, and mindful outdoor experiences. Through the use of music, live gu...
2023-05-1522 minLocal Business HacksHow To Grow Your Fitness Studio with the Founder & CEO of Electric Collective Fitness, Lilly ScottAre you a fitness studio owner looking for tips and tricks to build your business? Are you a fitness instructor wondering how to get more students into your classes, more referrals, and how to get a large online presence? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Lilly Scott, Founder & CEO of Electric Collective Fitness, shares her hacks for growing your fitness studio and classes and strengthening your connection with your students.
Lilly Scott is a success story of someone who followed her dreams and left an old life behind. The once lawyer lobbyist is now th...
2023-05-1221 minLocal Business HacksWhy You Should Stop Hesitating with Founder & CEO of Built Brands, Nick GreerIs there something in your life that you have been dreaming about doing but you’ve been afraid to take the leap? Have you always wanted to be an entrepreneur but are afraid of the risks involved? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Nick Greer, Founder & CEO of Built Brands shares his motivational tips for anyone looking to make the leap into something that could pay off wonderfully but is outside their comfort zone.
The Greer family is changing the world and one of the ways they are doing it is thro...
2023-05-1023 minLocal Business HacksHow To Massively Grow Your Business with the CEO & Founder Of IV Bish Bash & 3 Hour MBA Chris HimelAre you looking for ways to grow your business? Do you wish your business had more customers coming in the door and it was generating more revenue? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Chris Himel, CEO & Founder of IV Biz Bash and 3 Hour MBA and Serial Entrepreneur shares his secrets for massive business growth and success. This is one episode you don’t want to miss!
Chris Himel is a successful entrepreneur, author, and business leader. He is the author of two books, "Forget Fail, Make the Sale" and "Business is Simp...
2023-05-0834 minLocal Business HacksHow Seeing & Filling A Need Can Lead To Success & Fulfillment As A Business Owner With The CEO & Founder of Health Atlast, Dr. Stephanie HigashiAre you looking for new ways to build your business and make it more successful? Do you want to find alignment and help make the world a better place? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Dr. Stephanie Higashi, the CEO & Founder of Health Atlast shares how she saw a need in the healthcare industry and created a successful business model around it and is changing the world.
Dr. Stephanie Higashi, DC is the CEO and Founder of Health Atlast the first and only multi-specialty healthcare franchise offering medical, chiropractic, acupuncture, massage and physical therapy....
2023-05-0523 minLocal Business HacksHow To Increase Sales And Generate More Revenue For Your Wellness Or Fitness Business with the President of The DRIPBaR, Kory AngelinAre you a business owner looking for ways to make your wellness or fitness business more successful without adding hours to your day? Do you want to increase sales and generate more revenue? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune is as Kory Angelin, President of The DRIPBaR, shares his sales secrets that will take your business to he next level.
Kory Angelin is the President of The DRIPBaR, one of the fastest-growing I.V. Vitamin Therapy franchises. He is an award-winning fitness/wellness executive, two-time published author, and creator of the Powr Sales Ap...
2023-05-0334 minLocal Business HacksTips For Growing Your Franchise with the VP of Operations and Business Development for Sugaring NYC, Anna SchafferAre you a franchisor always on the lookout for new ways to grow your business? Are you thinking about franchising your business and looking for tips on how to be successful? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Anna Schaffer, the VP of Operations and Business Development for Sugaring NYC, shares her wisdom for building a franchise business.
Anna is currently the Vice President of Operations and Business Development at Sugaring NYC as well as the Chief of Staff to the CEO. She has 10 years of medical and beauty sales experience and 10 ye...
2023-05-0129 minLocal Business HacksWhy Failures Are Stepping Stones To Success with the CEO of Bricks 4 Kidz, Christopher RegoAre you looking for tips from industry leaders on how to succeed in business? Are you a business owner looking for motivational tips that will help you build the business of your dreams? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Christopher Rego, the CEO of Bricks 4 Kidz, shares his inspirational tips and tricks for business success.
Christopher Rego became a Director of Bricks 4 Kidz in February 2020, at which time he also became chief executive officer of BFK Franchise Company, LLC (“BFK”), the principal operating subsidiary in Milpitas, California. He has been a Bricks...
2023-04-2821 minLocal Business HacksHow To Increase Productivity & Create Wealth As A Business Owner with the Founder & President of STRETCHMED, Brian CookAre you a business owner looking for ways to create wealth? Would you like to increase productivity in your business? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Brian Cook, the Founder and President of STRETCHMED, shares his secrets and tips for building a business that is productive, profitable, and one you can be passionate about.
Brian Cook is a serial entrepreneur with over 28 years of experience opening almost 200 locations across multiple boutique fitness brands. He has a B.S. degree in exercise physiology from Northeastern University and an M.B.A. from Ba...
2023-04-2618 minLocal Business HacksHow To Build A Successful Franchise with Cory Lyons, VP of Franchise Development for Perspire Sauna StudioAre you thinking about franchising your business and have questions about the best practices to implement? Are you an established franchisor who is looking for tips and tricks on how to fine tune your processes? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Cory Lyons, Vice President of Franchise Development for Perspire Sauna Studio shares valuable insights to help business owners and franchisors grow successfully.Cory joined the Perspire Sauna Studio team in March 2021 and sits as the Vice President of Franchise Development. Before joining Perspire Sauna Studio, he was with Lift Brands for over 13 years and was th...
2023-04-2414 minLocal Business HacksBusiness & Life Hacks from the Chief Operating Officer of Sola Salons, Jordan LevineAre you a business owner, franchisor, or franchisee looking for ways to grow your business? Are you looking for tips and tricks to be more successful? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Jordan Levine, Chief Operating Officer of Sola Salons shares his advice for achieving success in business and in life.
In a career spanning 20+ years, Jordan has helped lead great brands to even greater heights. A graduate of the University of Michigan, Jordan joined the team at Cold Stone Creamery in the early growth days. It was during his 10-year te...
2023-04-2028 minLocal Business HacksHow To Increase Your Customer Referrals & Generate More Revenue With Stephanie Breaux BradleyAre you a business owner wondering how you can easily increase your customer referrals? Do you know that getting more customer referrals will increase your revenue as well, but you just aren’t sure how to ask for referrals? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Stephanie Breaux Bradley, President of Founder of Breaux Bradley Consulting, shares tips and tricks for easily increasing your customer referrals and creating a community in your business.
As a Business Development Consultant and Strategist for the Fitness & Wellness industry, Stephanie Breaux Bradley works with studio owners, fran...
2023-04-1628 minLocal Business HacksHow To Be A Better Leader In Your Business with the President of Yoga Six, Lindsay JunkDo you own your business or are you a manager or executive in a corporation? Are you looking for tips on how to be a better leader so your business can be more successful? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Lindsay Junk, President of Yoga Six, shares inspiring secrets she’s learned along the way about how to be a better leader
Lindsay has been in the fitness industry for 25 years, with the last 5 specifically in fitness franchising working to build the Yoga Six brand from a franchise of 14 studios to now...
2023-04-1226 minLocal Business HacksWhy Data & Psychographics Can Be A Game Changer For Your Business with the Chief Concept Officer of MADabolic, Brandon CullenAre you looking for a way to grow your business and improve the quality of leads you are getting? Would you like to have more customers that convert and also generate more revenue? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in to hear as Brandon Cullen, Chief Concept Officer for MADabolic, shares his tips and tricks about how diving into your data and focusing on archetypes and avatars can be a game changer for your business.
In search of life’s [im]perfect soundtrack, Brandon brings an edgy approach to entrepreneurship through the valuable expe...
2023-04-1026 minLocal Business HacksHow To Build A Successful Pilates Business with the National Director of Studio Performance for BODYBAR Pilates, Jackie FutrellAre you a pilates studio owner looking for ways to grow your business and make it more successful? Do you wish you could improve the number of clients coming in your door and your client retention? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Jackie Futrell the National Director of Studio Performance for BODYBAR Pilates shares her tips and tricks for pilates studio owners and this is one episode you don’t want to miss!
Jackie Futrell is an experienced professional in the fitness industry with a B.A. in Psychology from James Madison University and a MS...
2023-04-0616 minLocal Business HacksHow To Build A Successful Business In The Food Industry With Founder & CEO of Rush Bowls, Andrew PudalovAre you a business owner in the food industry who wishes you were bringing in more customers and had more sales? Are you looking for easy ways to generate more revenue and to build a strong culture? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Andrew Pudalov, the Founder and CEO of Rush Bowls, shares his secrets for success in the food industry.
After fifteen years climbing the competitive ranks of New York City’s financial sector, Andrew Pudalov resigned as Global Head of Fixed Income Derivative Trading at National Australia Bank to pursu...
2023-04-0319 minLocal Business HacksHow To Supercharge Your Hiring & Employee Retention Process With Becca Brennan of RockBoxAre you looking for tips to take your hiring to another level? Do you wish you could streamline your interview process? Could your employee retention rate be better? If so then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune is as Becca Brennan, Director of Strategic Initiatives at RockBox shares hiring secrets and tips for improving your employee retention.
Becca Brennan is the Director of Strategic Initiatives for RockBox Fitness. After joining the team in 2019, Becca wore many hats which gave her the opportunity to explore franchise sales, operational support, and ultimately marketing before transitioning into he...
2023-03-3020 minLocal Business HacksTips For Succeeding In Business & Life With The President & CEO of Stretch Zone, Tony ZaccarioAre you wondering how you can be more successful day-to-day both in business and in life? Are you looking for tips and tricks to help you achieve goals, save time, and be more productive? Then tune in to this week’s podcast episode. Tony Zaccario, the President & CEO of Stretch Zone shares his advice for those looking to be more efficient, successful, and effective in their day-to-day lives.
Tony Zaccario is President and CEO of Stretch Zone – the leading practitioner-assisted stretching model in the U.S. Established in Miami Beach in 2004, Stretch Zone utilizes a patented strapping syst...
2023-03-2716 min
Pilates Business PodcastHow To Get Referrals That Boost Revenue with Carl from ReferrizerReferrals play a massive part in the growth of your client base and you probably already know that word of mouth is how many of your best clients find youBut what if I told you there are ways you can supercharge your referral and get more of those great clients?Clients who stay and also send their friends over and over again!And - it doesn’t have to cost you anything… listen in and learnHow to turn...
2023-03-2732 minLocal Business HacksSecrets For Building A Successful Boutique Fitness Studio with the Founder of Spring Three, Seran GlanfieldAre you a boutique business owner looking for ways to make your business more successful? Would you like to attract and retain more members and generate more revenue? Then tune in to this week’s podcast episode where Seran Glanfield the Founder of Spring Three shares her secrets for building a successful boutique fitness studio.
Seran Glanfield, founder of Spring Three and host of the Pilates Business Podcast, is a business coach and consultant to boutique fitness studio owners and instructors around the globe. With over 10 years of experience in finance and marketing, Seran has helped hundreds of...
2023-03-2423 minLocal Business HacksHow To Become A Business Leader People Are Excited To Follow with the Founder of Take New Ground, Adrian KoehlerAre you a business owner looking for leadership tips? Do you want your business to be more successful and your team to be inspired? Then this week's podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Adrian Koehler, the Founder & Managing Partner of Take New Ground, shares his advice for business owners including the questions they should ask to build a successful business.
Adrian Koehler is a leadership engagement expert and senior partner at the executive coaching firm, Take New Ground. He coaches executives and entrepreneurs in the art and science of leadership for themselves, their teams, and...
2023-03-2041 minLocal Business HacksHacks To Accelerate Your Business Growth From Hand & Stone’s Director of Franchise Development, Sarah MoudryAre you a business owner looking for tips and tricks to help accelerate your business growth? Do you wish your business was more successful? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Sarah Moudry, the Director of Franchise Development for Hand & Stone, shares inspiring insights she’s learned throughout her career to help you on your path to success.
With nearly 15 years of franchising and health and wellness experience, Sarah’s learned the importance of building quality relationships and listening first. She loves hearing prospective franchisees’ life stories and geniunely enjoys helping them achieve their dreams. The Hand...
2023-03-1613 minLocal Business HacksHow To Level Up Your Fitness Business & Stand Out From the Crowd With the VP of Marketing & Sales for FXB Erik RussellAre you looking for tips on how to take your fitness business to the next level? Do you wish you gym or studio was more successful and stood out from the competition? Then tune into this week’s podcast episode with Erik Russell, the VP of Marketing & Sales for Farrell’s Extreme Bodyshaping (FXB), who shares the secrets he’s learned over the years as a serial entrepreneur,
Erik Russell is a serial entrepreneur who grew up the hard way, in neighborhoods filled with poverty and violence. At eight years old he witnessed his mother get shot.
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2023-03-1332 minLocal Business HacksPowerful Secrets For Attracting More Customers & Increasing Restaurant Sales with Founder & CEO of everbowl, Jeff FensterAre you the owner of a restaurant or food service business looking for ways to attract more customers and increase your sales? Do you wish your restaurant was more successful? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Jeff Fenster, the Founder & CEO of everbowl shares unforgettable insights that can take your business to the next level.
Jeff Fenster is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, and expert in relationship capital. His entrepreneurial success is vast - ranging from a quick-serve restaurant chain, payroll and HR company, digital marketing agency, and a construction company. But no matter what ve...
2023-03-0913 minLocal Business HacksHow To Set Up Your Business So It Can Run Without You with Teresa Hatter of Radiant WaxingAre you a franchise business owner caught in the daily tasks of running your business and wish you had more free time to spend with family and friends? Do you have more than one location and spend your days running the roads overseeing each location? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Teresa Hatter of Radiant Waxing shares her hiring and management tips for setting up a franchise business that can run without you.
Teresa owns and operates six Radiant Waxing locations in Utah. She has been a franchisee for multiple brands over the past 28 ye...
2023-03-0611 minLocal Business HacksWhy Business Should Never Be Emotional with the CEO of Glo Tanning, Onyi OdunukweAre you a business owner looking for ways to take your business to the next level? Do you want to learn the best way to make the most effective and successful business decisions? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Onyi Odunukwe, CEO of Glo Tanning shares his secrets of success along with insightful tips of how he’s grown his business to over 50 locations.
13 years of hands-on industry experience, 50+ established salons and gross sales exceeding $35,000,000 annually, Glo Tanning is a powerful force in the industry. And now, their proven model for success is available to th...
2023-03-0211 minLocal Business HacksHow To Succeed In The Fitness Industry with the CEO of UFC GYM, Adam SedlackAre you new to the fitness industry and looking for tips on how to be successful? Have you been running your fitness for years and love learning from industry leaders? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as the CEO of UFC GYM, Adam Sedlack shares important insights he’s learned over the years that will motivate you and help you get ahead in your career.
Adam Sedlack grew up in Albany Oregon, and attended college at the University of Nebraska,
He made his journey out west to San Diego California wher...
2023-02-2715 minLocal Business HacksHow To Maximize Your Time, Money, & Resources As A Business Owner with Hensley Ellefritz of RebootAs a business owner are you wondering how to maximize your time, money, and resources and generate more revenue? Do you struggle with all of the daily decisions that need to be made? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Hensely Ellefritz the Founder & Owner of REBOOT Fitness Consulting, shares her secrets on how to make those decisions work for you personally, professionally, and monetarily.
Hensley Ellefritz is the Founder + Owner of REBOOT Fitness Consulting, an agency born out of need for sales-focused, KPI-driven business practices in boutique fitness. After scaling the sales ranks at Eq...
2023-02-2325 minLocal Business HacksHow To Achieve Alignment, Abundance, & Success In Your Business with Meghan Gonzales of Pure BarreAre you a business owner looking for ways to take your business to new heights? Do you wish your business could be more successful, have a better culture, and that you could improve as a leader? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Meghan Gonzales of Pure Barre shares a few simple and easy-to-implement strategies that helped turn her business around that can help yours too.
Meghan Gonzales is a busy mama of 3 under 4, a passionate business owner, a dedicated wife & friend, who loves to dance, enjoy great food + wine, and cultivate community. She started he...
2023-02-2123 minLocal Business HacksPowerful Secrets For Success In Business With Chairman & Founder of Sport Clips, Gordon LoganAre you looking for ways to be more successful in business? Do you wish you could achieve more and be more productive and adaptable in your work life? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Whether you are a franchisor, franchisee, entrepreneur, or employee, tune in to hear powerful secrets to success in business with Gordon Logan, Chairman and Founder of Sport Clips.
In the early 1990s, Gordon Logan recognized the huge potential, and relative lack of competition, in the men's and boys’ haircut market. He wanted to create a place where guys could take care...
2023-02-1621 minLocal Business HacksDreaming Of Owning A Franchise? Tips From Terri Harof, Global Director of Franchise Sales for Workout AnytimeDo you want to own your own franchise one day? Have you dreamed of being a franchise owner? If so, then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Terri Harof shares her secrets of franchise ownership and how it can be a successful career path for you.
Terri Harof is the Global Director of Franchise Sales and Chief Brand Believer at Workout Anytime. She is responsible for driving the domestic and international growth of the brand. Terri has over 30 years of senior-level expertise in sales, marketing, and business development. She has worked with local, regional, and na...
2023-02-1324 minLocal Business HacksHow Franchise Owners Can Be Successful with Dedria Ryan of Amazing LashAre you a franchise owner who is looking for simple tips and tricks that will help you be successful? Are you wondering how you can increase the growth of your business quickly? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Dedria Ryan of Amazing Lash shares her advice for franchisees to help them create a path to success.
Dedria Ryan is the Vice President of Operations for Amazing Lash Studio Franchise and has been with them since 2019. Dee is the only executive leader for the brand and is responsible for the operations, new st...
2023-02-0934 minLocal Business HacksTips and Tricks To Grow Your Franchise With the President of StretchLab, Verdine BakerAre you a franchisee looking for tips and tricks to help grow your business? Do you wish your business was more successful? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Verdine Baker, President of StretchLab, shares insider secrets for franchisees to help your business attract more customers and increase revenue.
Verdine was born in the Seychelles Islands, a small country region that is made up of 115 islands in the western Indian Ocean, before moving to California. As a soccer player throughout high school and college, Verdine fell in love with athletics and the training/gym environment. Wh...
2023-02-0617 minLocal Business HacksLocal Business Hacks - Customer's journey map that converts - Lazar Dzamic @Referrizer | Referrizer #10Lazar 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 of the UK’s most beloved brands such as Tesco, John Lewis, Waitrose, Virgin Holidays, Nando’s etc. Currently, he has joined Referrizer as a Mentor & Creative Strategist.
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2021-05-0736 minLocal Business HacksLocal Business Hacks - How to choose the best SaaS tools for your business? w/ Steve Waddle @Fork n Knife | Referrizer #9Episode 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 understand the profitability of the business. If they use SaaS tools, those tools can help them gain an edge and finally make more money for their...
2021-04-3030 minLocal Business HacksLocal Business Hacks - How to delegate for success w/ Stacey Krizan @ArtemisDistribution | Referrizer #8In 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 not ready for a major investment. They created a leasing model that is a lower risk, and a model that most partners had said no to at the beginning.
Art...
2021-04-2324 minLocal Business HacksLocal Business Hacks - Scale your brand with Social Media w/ Aaron Eisberg @Accuro | Referrizer #7Gamification 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 businesses should educate themselves about using social media. Find out where your audience hangs out the most. Take advantage of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and other social media platforms...
2021-04-1628 minLocal Business HacksLocal Business Hacks - How to Inspire an Ownership Mindset w/ Andre Cvijovic @Referrizer | Referrizer#6Episode 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 customers is to list their business on Google Maps. With the help of the Google Business listing, it is easy, fast, cheapest, and...
2021-04-0938 minLocal Business HacksLocal Business Hacks - Make smart advertising investment and know your conversion w/ Jillian Fraser Quandt @MedSpa Marketing Solutions + Vector Solutions | Referrizer #5Our 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 businesses to be successful in their marketing endeavors. She says knowing where the new leads come from is an important part of running a successful business, so you know what...
2021-04-0233 minLocal Business HacksLocal Business Hacks - Creating business value with networking & partnership marketing w/ Darryl Hicks @FlexPay | Referrizer #4The 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's nothing wrong with building a business on your own, but there's a lot to be gained in asking for help.
If you’re new to selling online and goin...
2021-03-2636 minLocal Business HacksLocal Business Hacks - Leverage video content to get clients with Chris Badgett @Lifter LMS | Referrizer #3We 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! You can start by making videos for your social media from Twitter to TikTok to Snapchat.
A solution-aware video helps customers identify the issue, search...
2021-03-0936 minLocal Business HacksLocal Business Hacks - Growth marketing that makes a difference with Brandon Yu @Redefine Growth Marketing | Referrizer #2In 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 and don’t let failure stop you. You have to push yourself to succeed.
Work on your marketing strategy every day of the week. You won’t get rich...
2021-03-0920 min
Local Business HacksLocal Business Hacks - How to NOT overlook your ROI? with Tiphany Lopez @Aestethic Record | Referrizer #1For this week’s Local Business Hacks podcast episode, we’re talking with Tiphany Lopez, the Chief Growth Officer from Aesthetic Record. We talk about why tracking your numbers for your business is important for a small business and learn the four choices that can scale your business.
Key Takeaways
Rather than rely on paper and pen or a CPA to manage your business, don’t be afraid to automate your numbers by using the software.
When you sell, what kind of inventory do you think you'll have and how will you ship it out? Auto-shipping is the...
2021-03-0921 min