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  • Learnings From Kari Saitowitz and Drew Campbell on The Fitness Business Podcast

    Learnings From Kari Saitowitz and Drew Campbell on The Fitness Business Podcast

    Last week on the Fitness Business Podcast I spoke with  Kari Saitowitz and Drew Campbell.

    In part one of today’s episode you will hear from Kari Saitowitz, the Founder + CEO of Fhitting Room in New York City. Kari shares what it is like to own a fitness club in the epicenter of COVID-19 and what actions her club has taken to keep New Yorkers moving during the crisis. Then in part two we speak with Drew Campbell, the General Manager of ISSN (International Society of Sports Nutrition) based in Shanghai, China. Drew shares his insights on the state of the fitness industry and life overall in Asia during COVID-19.

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  • #JTInTheRaw Show 195 | The Value of Empathy Leadership in Times of Crisis

    #JTInTheRaw Show 195 | The Value of Empathy Leadership in Times of Crisis

    As leaders, empathy is possibly the greatest trait that we need when we’re dealing with team members who are going through an incredibly emotional journey during these uncertain times. Empathy is the ability to understand the feelings and emotions of others.

     

  • Learnings From Matt Wright and Lindsay Bollinger on The Fitness Business Podcast

    Learnings From Matt Wright and Lindsay Bollinger on The Fitness Business Podcast

    Last week on the Fitness Business Podcast I spoke with Matt Wright and Lindsay Bollinger.

    In part one of today’s episode you will hear from Matt Wright, he is the Vice President of Personal Training and Programming at City Fitness and he joins us to talk about their online app THRIVE and their new City Fitness LIVE product.

    Then in part two, we are joined by Lindsay Bollinger, the General Manager of Brick Bodies Fitness Services, who talks about how she is communicating and training her staff during the COVID-19 crisis.

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  • #JTInTheRaw Show 194 | The Power of Peer Circles for Leaders

    #JTInTheRaw Show 194 | The Power of Peer Circles for Leaders

    As leaders, you need to surround yourself with people who can empathize and support you. You need to get part of a powerful group of peers. As a leader, you need the support of other leaders who are in exactly the same boat in these strenuous stressful crazy times.

    Over the past five weeks, I’ve had seven zoom calls every week with my round tables, a group of fellow owners that come together and for 90 minutes we talk about business, what’s been going on our lives, we share some best business practices, and we focus on some of the operational topics that are challenging us at this particular time.

    But the real benefit of these catch-ups is around support. The support of people being exactly the same boat as each other as a leader in these strenuous stressful crazy times. You give so much to your staff, your customers, you even give so much to your business that you drained and you are fatigued. You need to surround yourself with people who can empathize and support you you need to get part of a powerful group of peers.

  • Learnings From Jason Stowell & Terry Hawkins on The Fitness Business Podcast

    Learnings From Jason Stowell & Terry Hawkins on The Fitness Business Podcast

    Last week on the Fitness Business Podcast I spoke with Jason Stowell and Terry Hawkins.

    In part one of todays episode you will hear from Jason Stowell, he is the fitness and membership consultant to JCC’s of America and has created a 3 step guide to running effective team meetings online.

    Then in part two, our guest is Terry Hawkins, Founder, and CEO of Progress Retail.  In the interview, Terry shares advice for owners, managers and employees that have been affected by the circumstances of COVID 19. She helps us understand what we need to do, to get out of the Pit and Flip the switch.

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  • #JTInTheRaw Show 193 | 9 Reasons Why Laughter is SERIOUSLY THE Best Medicine

    #JTInTheRaw Show 193 | 9 Reasons Why Laughter is SERIOUSLY THE Best Medicine

    So far I have done 5 JTInTheRaws with a focus on coping with the coronavirus. Every business coach is talking “pivoting” but not me! At least for today I am talking about having a good old big belly laugh!!

    The world is crazy at the moment – in all corners of the world. And do you want to know the strongest medicine for all of us? No matter you age, your fitness level, your height, your weight, what you do or what you don’t do there is one piece of medicine that will always transform our lives.

    It’s true: laughter is strong medicine. 

  • #JTInTheRaw Show 192 | Are You Okay? Tackling COVID-19 In Your Business

    #JTInTheRaw Show 192 | Are You Okay? Tackling COVID-19 In Your Business

    My greatest concern relating to the current pandemic is are we asking this question to the people we care about and even the people we know in our personal and business lives. Are you okay?

     

  • How This Anytime Fitness Owner IS Connecting with Community During COVID-19

    How This Anytime Fitness Owner IS Connecting with Community During COVID-19

    Meet Lachlan Creighton, the owner of 3 Anytime Fitness Clubs in Australia and learn how he is staying connected with not only his members but with the community as a whole during COVID-19.

    Join the Active Management Community Facebook Group! Great resources to tackle COVID-19 in your business https://www.facebook.com/groups/activemanagementcommunity/

    The Fitness Business Podcast Is Supporting You

    During the most challenging times in the history of the industry, we have made a huge decision to provide you the most dynamic and operational content over the next 7 weeks.

    We will be giving you two interviews per week from owners and managers. We have named these videos ‘In The Trenches’ and you’ll hear exactly what people are doing at this time. We are very confident that these videos will be a go-to point for your development and stimulate ideas.

    This video is brought to you by our friends at Myzone: https://myzone.org Myzone is an innovative wearable heart rate based system that uses wireless and cloud technology to accurately and conveniently monitor physical activity.

  • What Fitness Businesses Are Doing During COVID-19 | In The Trenches EP 1 | Field & Function

    What Fitness Businesses Are Doing During COVID-19 | In The Trenches EP 1 | Field & Function

     

    The fitness industry is rocked with COVID-19. In this 16 minute video, we discuss providing live virtual classes and hiring out gym equipment. Our guest for this episode is Chris Lilley, the Owner of Field and Function in Melbourne, Australia.

    While the fitness industry is reeling from COVID 19 we will be featuring owners managers and team members who are doing great things to keep the business running and members happy.

    Field and Function is a group and personal training facility in Abbotsford, Melbourne. All gyms in Australia were closed as of 12noon on 23 March 2020 by order of the Prime Minister.

    This video is brought to you by our friends at Myzone: Myzone is an innovative wearable heart rate based system that uses wireless and cloud technology to accurately and conveniently monitor physical activity. https://myzone.org

    Links & Resources:

    https://fieldandfunction.com.au/

  • #JTInTheRaw Show 191 | Why Maintaining A Routine is SO IMPORTANT Right Now

    #JTInTheRaw Show 191 | Why Maintaining A Routine is SO IMPORTANT Right Now

    Whether you are working or not working, whether you are a parent or an employee, whether you are a CEO or a cleaner, the most important thing for you to do right now is to maintain your routine.