Taking on a young athlete that didn’t fit was a big mistake, but how DeFranco handled the situation led to an explosion in his business. This is the story of how kicking a kid out of his gym was one of the three best decisions he ever made.
Marc Megna’s vision for the future of fitness isn’t founded on the equipment, the layout design, or even the location of the gym. This is the story of how he opened his facility and built its success.
One football play earned him a full tuition scholarship, but making the NFL wasn’t quite so easy.
Megna’s accomplishments are many and impressive to all, but his story doesn’t start with a silver spoon or generational talent. This is the story of where it all began.
DeFranco gives advice on authenticity and how staying true to yourself while running your business will bring both you and your clients more success. It worked for Enzo Amore and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Once people know you, the next step is getting them to like you. If you try to make yourself look perfect to accomplish this goal, you’re making a big mistake. You need to be vulnerable.
Before the original Q&A, before the equipment, before the team, what was Dave doing?
Answer two questions about yourself, go do shit, and be prepared for the hard work to not always be gratifying immediately. Then you’re on your way.
There will be people in life who you have to pick up and carry around because their legs are so short that they can’t run fast enough to keep up with you and where you’re going. You need to cut these people out. Get rid of them.
Chris Cooper shares the story behind his mentorship and books, outlines the two most important takeaways from his lecture, and shares several key lessons all gym-owners should know.
Two words forever changed JL’s perspective on what it means to grow a business.
The fitness industry is a multi-billion dollar industry. It’s the war you want to be in.
It only makes sense to start your own gym, fulfill your passion, and make boatloads of cash in the process, right? Maybe not.
When I registered for this event, I knew that not only would the presentations be top-notch, but so too would the social event.
What started in a 2,000-square-foot facility is now two, 20,000-square-foot locations. And JL Holdsworth has his sights set on even more growth.
Listen to Dave, in his own words, explain why he chose each presenter for the summit and how he believes their knowledge can help any professional in this industry.