FitBiz Talk
14 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWe are bringing you some of the biggest names and brightest minds in fitness to give you behind the scene access to how they created some of the most profitable and sustainable businesses the industry has ever seen. We are willing to dive deep and talk about most of the stuff that fitness entrepreneurs are scared to talk about, but have to, in order to create a business that thrives for years to come. We will be dropping the knowledge and tools necessary to help you follow in their footsteps and create an empire of your own.
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Episode #13: Running a Well-Oiled Machine with Chris Marhefka
December 18, 2019 10:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBOn this episode of FitBiz Talk, we sit down with Chris Marhefka. He is the founder of The B3 Gym in Gainesville, FL and co-founder of Eat The 80, a nationwide meal delivery service. I met Chris while I was at the Spartan World Championships in Tahoe. Chris was not on my list of guests to have on the show until I met him at the event. Chris graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Finance and minor in Entrepreneurship. Ironically, we both graduated at the same time, at the...
Episode #12: Going all in with Mike Salemi
December 10, 2019 11:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBIn this episode of FitBiz talk, we sit down with Mike Salemi to talk about the transition from working in the family business to starting a business of his own. I personally watched Mike move on from working in his family business to starting a business of his own. This episode dives deep to talk about the lessons Mike learned along the way and those he continues to learn today. Mike takes some time to talk about things he would have done differently and things that helped him learn the m...
Episode #11: Overcoming Fear in Entrepreneurship with Patrick Sweeney, "The Fear Guru"
December 03, 2019 11:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBIn this episode of FitBiz Talk, we chat with Patrick Sweeney, "The Fear Guru." I had the please of meeting Patrick at the Spartan World Media Fest sponsored by ATP Science at the Spartan World Championship is in Tahoe. Patrick founded, funded, and has sold a number of companies across many industries. He also remains a venture capitalist for a number of start-ups. We deviate a bit from the weeds of business and speak about something I notice alot of entrepreneurs in the fitness space fac...
Episode #10: Starting a new sport, The One Ton Challenge, with Anders Varner
November 26, 2019 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBIn this episode of FitBiz Talk, we sit down with Anders Varner. He originally founded Crossfit Pacific Beach and has gone on to be the face and the voice of the Barbell Shrugged Podcast. He is also one of the main individuals behind the Shrugged Collective. Shrugged Collective is a network of fitness, health and performance shows that help people achieve their physical and mental health goals. He also is the mastermind behind the fitness industries latest craze with the One Ton Challenge. ...
Episode #10: Starting a new sport, The One Ton Challenge, with Anders Varners
November 26, 2019 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBIn this episode of FitBiz Talk, we sit down with Anders Varner. He originally founded Crossfit Pacific Beach and has gone on to be the face and the voice of the Barbell Shrugged Podcast. He is also one of the main individuals behind the Shrugged Collective. Shrugged Collective is a network of fitness, health and performance shows that help people achieve their physical and mental health goals. He also is the mastermind behind the fitness industries latest craze with the One Ton Challenge. ...
Episode #9: Overcoming Business Failures with AJ Richards
November 19, 2019 11:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBIn this episode of FitBiz Talk, we talk with AJ Richards. AJ was the founder of Crossfit Mesa and Rush Club Nation. Rush Club Nation was a UFC style head to head fitness competition under the lights in front of a large crowd that was streamed live to over a half a million viewers. Unfortunately, Crossfit Mesa and Rush Club Nation met their demise and AJ had to file for bankruptcy. AJ speaks in depth about the lessons he learned building a Crossfit gym and a widely successful competition a...
Episode #8: Micro Gym Mastery with Scott Howell of Red Dot Fitness
November 12, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBIn this Episode of FitBiz Talk, we sit down with Scott Howell of Red Dot Fitness. Scott brings over two decades of experience in the fitness industry. He began his career in 1996 as a fitness trainer and focused mainly on boutique and intimate gyms. He worked his way into the corporate side of big box gyms and served as the National Director of Personal Training for a brand with over 400 gyms worldwide. In 2010, Scott made the decision to leave his role and open his open his own gym with ...
Episode #7: World Record Powerlifting to Executive of a Digital Software Company with AJ Roberts
November 05, 2019 11:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBOn this episode of FitBiz Talk we chat with AJ Roberts. AJ Roberts was a product of the infamous Westside Barbell Gym under Louie Simmons where he went on to be a world record powerlifter. AJ now serves as the Chief Revenue Office for Genesis Digital, the creators of Webinar Jam and Kartra. AJ is also one of the most sought-after speakers in the Fitness Business space who attends multiple events each year to pass on his knowledge to owners and coaches in the industry to help them create s...
Episode #6: Creating a Fitness Media Empire with Adam Schafer of Mind Pump Media
October 29, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBOn this episode of FitBiz Talk we talk with none other than Adam Schafer of the Mind Pump Media team. Adam is the co-founder of Mind Pump Media with Sal, Justin, and Doug. He is also the co-host of the Mind Pump Podcast, the #1 rated fitness podcast on Apple Podcasts. Adam became a part of the fitness industry at the age of 14. He has been an IFBB Physique Pro and manager of many big box gyms. After years of managing gyms, Adam met Sal, Doug, and Justin to form what has now become the l...
Episode #5: Weightlifting Event turned Apparel and Coffee Powerhouse with Caffeine and Kilos Co-Founder Danny Lehr
October 22, 2019 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBOn this episode of FitBiz Talk we chat with Danny Lehr, the co-founder of Caffeine and Kilos. Danny started his career as a physical education teacher and wrestling coach at the age of 21. He went on to become a season weightlifter while him and his 2 partners founded Crossfit Excel. While planning a Weightlifting Event, they decided to create apparel and offer coffee at the event. The rest is history as the idea took off and has become what we know today as Caffeine and Kilos. Caffeine ...
Episode #4: From Hedge Funds to CEO of OPEX Fitness with Jim Crowell
October 15, 2019 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBOn this episode of FitBiz Talk we talk to the CEO of OPEX Fitness, Jim Crowell. Jim graduated from Penn State University with a double major in Finance and Economics. He went on to work for a Hedge Fund for a number of years while starting his fitness journey in Crossfit. Jim eventually got together with a partner and opened a couple of Crossfit gyms in the Pittsburgh area. Jim eventually sold those businesses to his partner and linked up with James Fitzgerald of OPT which has gone on to ...
Episode #3: Cashing in on the ATM with Aaron Hinde of LifeAid
October 08, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBOn this episode of FitBiz Talk, we talk to Aaron Hinde, the co-founder of LifeAid. Aaron began his career as a very successful Chiropractor in the fitness space and even though he was making over $300,000, he still found his calling on helping create products that get the sugary crap drinks out of the hands of as many people as possible. This led to the birth of LifeAid and all of their very popular beverages. LifeAid also creates other widely popular products: FitAid, FocusAid, ImmunityAid,...
Episode #2: Whatever You Procrastinate, Delegate!! with Mike Bledsoe
October 01, 2019 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBOn this episode of FitBiz Talk, we speak with Mike Bledsoe to talk about his transition from Barbell Shrugged to his personal projects: Training Camp for the Soul, Enlifted Athlete, and The Strong Coach. Mike has years of experience helping coaches and gym owners working toward a full-filling business that allows them to follow their dreams. He provides great insight into what trainers and coaches can do to create businesses that not only are self-fulfilling as an entrepreneur, but also la...
Episode #1: The Introduction
October 01, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 2.24 MBOn this Episode of FitBiz Talk, I give you a brief history about myself and why I created FitBiz Talk. I talk about why I believe this podcast will help professionals in the business industry create profitable and sustainable businesses. I set the groundwork for where the podcast will go and how I will create an educational platform to help your business at any point in its life cycle.