Fitt Insider
269 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 96 ratingsFitt Insider is the show where we talk with the entrepreneurs, executives, and investors who are redefining the business of fitness and wellness.
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#16 - Scott Marcaccio, co-founder & CEO of Myodetox
February 04, 2020 10:30 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBToday I’m joined by Scott Marcaccio Scott is the co-founder and CEO of Myodetox. In today’s episode, I talked with Scott about reinventing recovery and physical therapy, his disciplined approach to growth, and the keys to building a strong company culture. I had a great time chatting with Scott and I hope you enjoy listening. Let’s get into it. More from Scott and Myodetox >> Scott Marcaccio is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Myodetox, a...
#16: Scott Marcaccio, co-founder & CEO of Myodetox
February 04, 2020 10:30 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBToday I’m joined by Scott Marcaccio Scott is the co-founder and CEO of Myodetox. In today’s episode, I talked with Scott about reinventing recovery and physical therapy, his disciplined approach to growth, and the keys to building a strong company culture. I had a great time chatting with Scott and I hope you enjoy listening. Let’s get into it. More from Scott and Myodetox >> Scott Marcaccio is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Myodetox, a...
Episode #15 - Soraya Darabi, co-founder and managing partner of Trail Mix Ventures
January 28, 2020 10:30 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBToday I’m joined by Soraya Darabi Soraya is the co-founder and managing partner of Trail Mix Ventures. In today’s episode, I talked with Soraya about investing in the future of living well, her take on the current state of the wellness industry, and her advice for founders looking to start a company in the space. I had a great time chatting with Soraya and I hope you enjoy listening. Let’s get into it. More from Soraya >> Soraya Darabi began her caree...
Episode #14 - Debra Strougo Frohlich, co-founder of Row House
January 21, 2020 10:30 - 41 minutes - 38.7 MBToday I’m joined by Debra Strougo Frohlich Debra is one of the Founders of Row House In today’s episode, I talked with Debra about what it takes to succeed in the fitness industry, her experience building and scaling a boutique concept, and why Row House stands out in a crowded studio landscape. I had a great time chatting with Debra and I hope you enjoy listening. Let’s get into it. More from Debra >> Debra Strougo Frohlich is the Founder of Row House,...
Episode #13: Lauren Foundos, founder & CEO of FORTË
January 14, 2020 10:30 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MBToday I’m joined by Lauren Foundos Lauren is the founder and CEO of FORTË In today’s episode, I talked with Lauren about using content to scale beyond the four walls of a studio or gym, how the company created a turnkey solution for live streaming classes, and the company’s new plan to go beyond a marketplace and become the technology infrastructure for streaming fitness content. More from Lauren & FORTË Lauren Foundos, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of FORTË since 2015. FOR...
Episode #13: Lauren Foundos, founder & CEO of FORTË
January 14, 2020 10:30 - 36 minutes - 34.3 MBToday I’m joined by Lauren Foundos Lauren is the founder and CEO of FORTË In today’s episode, I talked with Lauren about using content to scale beyond the four walls of a studio or gym, how the company created a turnkey solution for live streaming classes, and the company’s new plan to go beyond a marketplace and become the technology infrastructure for streaming fitness content. More from Lauren & FORTË Lauren Foundos, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of FORTË since 2015. FOR...
Episode #12: Ed Buckley, Chairman and CEO of Peerfit
January 07, 2020 10:30 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MBToday I’m joined by Ed Buckley. Ed is the Chairman and CEO of Peerfit. In today’s episode, I talked with Ed about pioneering the concept of “fully-funded fitness”, building the billion-dollar bridge between fitness and healthcare, and what the significance of the name, “Peerfit”. I had a great time chatting with Ed and I hope you enjoy listening. Let’s get into it. More from Ed & Peerfit >> Edward J. Buckley, III, PhD, is the CEO of Peerfit, the mar...
Episode #11: Rick Stollmeyer, co-founder and CEO MINDBODY
December 17, 2019 10:30 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBToday I’m joined by Rick Stollmeyer. Rick is the co-founder and CEO of MINDBODY. In today’s episode, I talked with Rick about the 20-year history of Mindbody. His take on the evolution of the wellness industry — including a growing opportunity in India and the future of boutique studios. And Rick's advice for entrepreneurs raising capital. I had a great time chatting with Rick and I hope you enjoy listening. More from Rick & MINDBODY >> Rick Stollmeyer co-founded MINDBODY in his...
Episode #10: Jim Crowell, CEO of OPEX
December 10, 2019 10:30 - 44 minutes - 41.5 MBToday I’m joined by Jim Crowell. Jim is the CEO of OPEX. On today’s episode, we talk about Jim’s experience as a gym owner, his journey to becoming the CEO of a fast-growing fitness company, and his thoughts on the future of the fitness industry. I had a great time chatting with Jim and hope you enjoy listening. More from Jim & OPEX >> Jim is a CEO, a business investigator, and a communication strategist in the fitness industry. His work ethic, experience a...
Episode #9: Jim Huether, CEO Hyperice
December 03, 2019 10:30 - 37 minutes - 35 MBToday I’m joined by Jim Huether. Jim is the CEO of Hyperice. On today’s episode, we talk with Jim about the company’s innovative and technology-focused approach to recovery, how he thinks about leadership and team building, and why Hyperice got into the world of e-sports. I had a great time chatting with Jim and hope you enjoy listening. Let’s get into it. More from Jim and Hyperice >> Jim is an Executive Leader with expertise within the health technol...
Episode #8: Lisa Blau, co-founder of Able Partners
November 26, 2019 10:30 - 28 minutes - 27.6 MBToday I’m joined by Lisa Blau. Lisa is a co-founder of Able partners. On today’s episode, we talked to Lisa about the boundless nature of the wellness industry, how startups can find success by breaking down land-held stigmas, and the importance of building a strong brand. I had a great time chatting with Lisa and hope you enjoy listening. Let’s get into it. More from Lisa Blau and Able Partners >> Lisa Blau has spent the last decade as an active an...
Episode #7: Khalil Zahar, co-founder & CEO of FightCamp
November 19, 2019 10:30 - 37 minutes - 34.9 MBToday I’m joined by Khalil Zahar. Khalil is the CEO and co-founder of FightCamp. On today’s episode, we talk with Khalil about the evolving definition of wellness, the disruption taking place in the fitness industry, how FightCamp plans to own the boxing vertical, and what it takes to stand out in the connected fitness category. I had a great time chatting with Khalil and I hope you enjoy listening. More from Khalil & FightCamp >> An engineer by profession, K...
Episode #6: Will Ahmed, founder & CEO of WHOOP
November 12, 2019 10:30 - 35 minutes - 33.3 MBToday I’m joined by Will Ahmed Will is the founder and CEO of WHOOP. On today’s episode, we talk with Will about unlocking human performance, how alcohol affects recovery, and the difference between wellness and what Will refers to as a Performance Lifestyle. I had a great time chatting with Will and I hope you enjoy listening. Let’s get into it. More from Will and WHOOP >> Will Ahmed is the Founder and CEO of WHOOP, which has developed next generation ...
Episode #5: Caitlin Landesberg, founder & CEO of Sufferfest Beer Company
November 05, 2019 10:30 - 39 minutes - 37.1 MBToday I’m joined by Caitlin Landesberg. Caitlin is the founder and CEO of Sufferfest Beer Company. On today’s episode, we talk with Caitlin about what makes Sufferfest a happy accident, how she’s creating the go-to beer for sweaty experiences, and why there’s no such thing as luck. I had a great time chatting with Caitlin and I hope you enjoy listening. More from Caitlin & Sufferfest >> Driven by her desire to have the best “finish line” beer in the world, Ca...
Episode #4: Ethan Agarwal, founder & CEO of Aaptiv
October 29, 2019 09:30 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBToday I’m joined by Ethan Agarwal. Ethan is the founder and CEO of Aaptiv. In today’s episode, we talked to Ethan about building an executive team as a solo founder, how Aaptiv creates community among its users, and the role of personalization in the future of fitness. I had a great time chatting with Ethan and I hope you enjoy listening. Let’s get into it. More from Ethan & Aaptiv >> Aaptiv Founder and CEO Ethan Agarwal first thought of Aaptiv while ...
Episode #3: Sadie Kurzban, CEO of 305 Fitness
October 22, 2019 09:30 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBToday I’m joined by Sadie Kurzban. Sadie is the founder and CEO of 305 Fitness. On today’s episode, we talked to Sadie about her journey from winning a pitch competition to scaling a boutique fitness business, her mission to democratize fitness, and the importance of staying true to who you are. I had a great time chatting with Sadie and hope you enjoy listening. Let’s get into it. More from Sadie & 305 Fitness >> Sadie Kurzban is the 29-year old fou...
Episode #2: Amanda Eilian, co-founder of Able Partners
October 15, 2019 09:30 - 36 minutes - 34.2 MBToday I’m joined by Amanda Eilian. Amanda is a co-founder of Able partners. In today’s episode, we talked about Amanda’s experience as an investor in the positive living space, her take on the future of the wellness industry—including mental health and psychedelics, and her advice for founders looking to break into the space. I had a great time chatting with Amanda and hope you enjoy listening. More from Amanda Eilian & Able Partners >> Amanda Eilian is...
Episode #1: Bruce Smith, CEO of Hydrow
October 08, 2019 09:30 - 32 minutes - 30.4 MBToday I’m joined by Bruce Smith. Bruce is the CEO of Hydrow. In today’s episode, we talked about Bruce’s goal to make rowing more accessible, Hydrow’s place in the connected fitness landscape, and how the company could use augmented reality to create at-home experiences like rock climbing. I had a great time chatting with Bruce and hope you enjoy listening. More from Bruce Smith & Hydrow >> A lifelong entrepreneur, rower and coach, Bruce Smith is the CEO & F...
Episode #00: Welcome to Fitt Insider
October 02, 2019 19:59 - 1 minute - 1.48 MBHi, I’m Joe Vennare, co-founder and COO of Fitt. Here to tell you about my new podcast, Fitt Insider — a weekly interview show where I talk with the entrepreneurs, executives, and investors who are redefining the business of fitness and wellness. Every week, we’ll discuss the most important topics impacting boutique studios, the future of food, fitness technology, wellness trends, and more. From product launches and funding news to game-changing innovation, it’s my goal ...