Gym Business - Business for Unicorns Podcast

Dave Gerber, President and Founder of Synergy Development and Training, LLC is a change catalyst, motivating people to become the best version of themselves. Dave inspires his audiences to transform the way they engage with the world around them, build stronger relationships and organizations. His dynamic, humorous style and remarkable depth and breadth of content has earned him the reputation of “best speaker ever” by many of his audiences. His talent for simplifying complex ideas into elegant solutions, is a gift that leaves participants with actionable learning that they can implement immediately as he helps us “Prepare for Robots!” A passionate “teacher, healer, warrior and poet”…Dave Gerber is more than a dynamic speaker.  He is also an Executive and Leadership Coach, Learning Expert, Trainer and Author. Dave has presented to more than 10,000 executives, managers and individuals from across the U.S. Some of his audiences include: SAIC, NASA, Dominion Power, Novo Nordisk, Military & Intelligence Community, Medical & Dental Community, Martial Arts Community, ManTech International, NTCA, EPA, ATPCO, National League of Cities, Project Management Institute and PA House of Representatives.   In addition to his organizational leadership and conflict management experience, Dave is a certified, Instructor-Level Black Belt in Krav Maga (self-defense), and has completed his Advanced Certification training in the art of Reiki, Japanese Energy Healing. Main Topics: Conflict Management Leadership Preparing For Robots Mentioned in this Episode: Synergy Development & Training, LLC The Celestine Prophecy - James Redfield Follow Dave on LinkedIn Learn more about Dave HERE & HERE Preparing For Robots Voice America Business Channel

Jill Coleman launched her personal brand at JillFit.com in 2010,and was a co-founder of Metabolic Effect, Inc.. Her 16-year journey in the health and fitness industry began when she got her very first job at a gym just for the free membership at age 15! Since then, it has been a whirlwind of education in exercise science and nutrition, fitness competitions, landing several national covers for fitness modeling and plenty of business growth. Her work has been featured in SELF magazine, Family Circle, SHAPE, Women’s Health magazine, Prevention magazine and many online news outlets like Yahoo Health, LiveStrong.com and AOL’s That’s Fit. Jill’s passion lies in coaching in the areas of mindset, body and business, which she does via her flagship program, The Best Of You (BOY) Coaching Club mentorship, as well as a few signature online programs, like the Mindset Makeover, the Food Obsession Boot Camp and her 52-week exercise program, the Total Training Experience (TTE).   Main Topics: Overcoming Perfectionism Building Client Trust & Creating Compelling Marketing How To Take More Action Mentioned in this Episode: JillFit Jill’s Business Mastermind for Health Pros Jill’s Best of You Coaching Mentorship Nikki Elledge Brown’s A Course About Copy Ramit Sethi’s How To Be A Successful Copywriter & Courses The Power of Full Engagement - Jim Loehr & Tony Schwartz Loving What Is - Byron Katie Follow Jill on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube

Flaviu Simihaian is a Romanian entrepreneur, angel investor, and life hacker with a passion for fixing the healthcare system. He is the co-founder of Troy Medicare, who are building the first transparent, pharmacy-friendly Medicare Advantage plan. He also co-founded Amplicare (previously iMedicare), a Software-as-a-Service platform that 6,000 pharmacies use to grow their business and save time.   Main Topics: Breaking The Rules Diagnosing Employee Morale Humor In The Workplace Mentioned in this Episode: Troy Medicare Amplicare Rich Dad Poor Dad - Robert T. Kiyosaki Traction - Gino Wickman EOS InboxZero Asana & Trello Onenote & Evernote Sleep Cycle The Reboot Podcast Flaviu on LinkedIn Flaviu on Twitter Flaviusim Blog

Miki Agrawal was named 2018 Fast Company’s “Most Creative People”.  2017 “Young Global Leader” by the World Economic Forum, “Social Entrepreneur of the Year” by the World Technology Summit, and was one of INC Magazine’s “Most Impressive Women Entrepreneurs of 2016.” She is the co-founder of THINX, a high-tech, period-proof underwear brand and led the company as CEO to a valuation of over $150 Million and to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2017, all while helping tens of millions of women period better. She most recently founded TUSHY, a company that is revolutionizing the American toilet category with a modern, affordable, designer bidet attachment that both upgrades human health & hygiene as well as the environment from wasteful toilet paper consumption. She and her team are also helping fight the global sanitation crisis by bringing clean latrines to under-served communities in India through their partnership with Samagra. SNL just covered TUSHY after its subway campaign was banned. You can find the clip HERE. She is also the founder of the acclaimed farm-to-table, alternative pizza concept called WILD with 3 locations in New York City, one in Guatemala and more on the way. Harper Collins published her first book entitled DO COOL SH*T on entrepreneurship and lifestyle design and Hay House is publishing her second book DISRUPT-HER available now! She created a short film illustrating themes from the book which you can watch HERE. Main Topics: Disrupt-Her Trend Forecasting Breaking Taboos Mentioned in this Episode: WILD (www.eatdrinkwild.com) THINX (www.shethinx.com) TUSHY (hellotushy.com) Disrupt-Her - Miki Agrawal Do Cool Sh*t - Miki Agrawal Shoe Dog - Phil Knight Losing My Virginity - Richard Branson Miki Agrawal (https://www.mikiagrawal.com)

Orrin is the CEO and Co-Founder of Netsurit. Netsurit provides proactive IT support, strategy, and consulting to streamline client business operations, increase productivity and boost profitability. Orrin is passionate about the power of culture, strategy and scalability. His work is focused on well built and well-managed technology environments. Main Topics: Culture Dreams Program Creating a Transparent Meritocracy Mentioned in this Episode: Netsurit Dreams Program “Map for Life: Life Management Precedes Time Management” - G.A. McQuirk “The Dream Manager” - Matthew Kelly Entrepreneur’s Organization (EO) Entrepreneurial Masters Program (EMP) “Man’s Search For Meaning” - Viktor E. Frankl “Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose” - Tony Hsieh Balanced Scorecard Institute (BSI) Balanced Scorecard “The Great Game of Business” - Jack Stack The Five Minute Journal “The Breakthrough Company” - Keith McFarland “The Power of Habit” - Charles Duhigg Follow Orin on LinkedIn Follow Netsurit on Facebook

Adriana is the Founder and CEO of Girls in Tech, a San Francisco-based non-profit organization devoted to empowering, educating and engaging women in the tech industry across 60 chapters in 36 countries. No stranger to growing brands and building amazing companies, Adriana has worked with tech companies like Indiegogo, Oracle’s Involver, and Change.org. She has also served in executive roles at Ogilvy & Mather, Interpublic Group of Companies, Social Gaming Network (SGN), and SecondMarket. Adriana holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a concentration in Organizational Studies from the University of California at Davis, and received a certification from El Tecnologico de Monterrey in Aguascalientes, Mexico. She is a Singular University Impact Fellow Scholarship Recipient, was named one of the 20 most influential Latinos in technology in 2018 by CNET and 2018 Pioneer Leadership Award winner at the Silicon Valley Latino Leadership Summit. Main Topics: The Problem: Women in Tech Creating a Global Community Teaching & Building Curriculum Mentioned in this Episode:   Girls In Tech "The Power of Compassion" by Dalai Lama Contact Adriana

John Franklin started Flipside Performance by offering free park workouts in 2013. He bootstrapped the company to $2mm+ in revenue in less than 5 years. Now John teaches business owners how to get more clients by improving their sales and marketing processes. There are 200+ success stories & counting. Main Topics: Lead Generation Sales Tracking Marketing ROI & Retention Mentioned in this Episode: Flipside Performance Two-Brain Business Snatched in Six Weeks ClickFunnels “Scaling Up” by Verne Harnish "The Accounting Game" by Darrell Mullis and Judith Orloff Find John at Super Ad Bros

Molly is the co-founder and woman-in-charge of Girls Gone Strong, a movement started in 2011 by seven women who wanted to change the landscape of nutrition and training information for women. Two and a half years later and it’s become a REVOLUTION! GGS offers evidence-based, body-positive, actionable tools to help women reach their health and fitness goals while falling in love with themselves. To date they have engaged over 600,000 women from 70 countries around the world. Today Molly says she’s on a mission to: “Help women discover and accept what their best body looks like, without having to kill themselves to get there.  And once they discover that, I want to help them have grace and compassion about it.” Main Topics: Women’s Fitness in Today’s Cultural Climate Building Online Communities Creating Compelling Content Mentioned in this Episode:   Girls Gone Strong Facebook Groups: Strong Women Lift Each Other Up Strong Mom Sisterhood Coaching & Training Women “The E-Myth Revisited” by Michael E. Gerber Follow Molly on Instagram Follow Girls Gone Strong on Instagram  

Jim McCarthy is the co-founder and CEO of Goldstar, a company that sells millions of live event tickets to millions of people on behalf of more than 5,000 venues and producers each year. An e-commerce veteran, Jim has spent his entire career in high-growth businesses and likes to share his knowledge and insight with others. He's the editor and main contributor to Selling Out, a website for live entertainment and arts marketers. He's the curator and co-founder of TEDxBroadway the sold-out annual event dedicated to the question: "What's the Best Broadway Can Be?" He's spoken at conferences all over the world, including TED, SXSW, INTIX and more. His articles have been in Forbes, Fast Company and Business Insider. About Jim, Bob Lefsetz has said, "Jim McCarthy is smart, he'd win in any world, not only via his brain, but his hard work and dedication." He's the organizer of the Pasadena Entrepreneurs' MasterMind Meetup, which Pasadena Business Now noted, "Jim McCarthy, CEO of Goldstar, discussed his personal philosophy of business and leadership. His stories of humanity and giving brought tears to many eyes and motivated all to do more for more. It was clear to all why Jim's MasterMind groups have a many-month waiting list to learn from him and his vision and insight." Jim is also a very active member on the Board of Directors for Union Station Homeless Services as well as the Pasadena Playhouse. He studied English at Harvard University and received an MBA at UCLA Anderson School of Management. Jim recently earned his black belt in Northern Eagle Claw Kung Fu.   Main Topics: Entrepreneurship Creativity The Pursuit of Unhappiness   Mentioned in this Episode:   Goldstar Goldstar Mobile App TEDxBroadway John Cleese on Creativity In Management Franklin Covey Jim’s Entrepreneurship Meetup in Pasadena, CA Follow Jim on Twitter Follow Goldstar on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Follow TEDxBroadway on Twitter; Facebook; Instagram  

Andrea is a business leader, feminist, activist, professor, dancer, flutist, board member, mother and wife. The first ever Chief Client Officer at VaynerMedia. She is responsible for scaling VaynerMedia's full service agency business globally. She is in charge of its client teams, thought leadership, new business and brand reputation.   In this episode, Michael and Andrea discuss: Growing A Healthy Business Culture Client Management Trends in Media