Club Solutions Magazine

Thought leaders from a cross-section of the industry discuss the top industry trends for 2023. Sponsored by ASF. Topics of discussion: -Trends operators predict will be paramount in 2023. -A review of 2022 and what may change in the year ahead. -Biggest challenges and opportunities in 2023. -Potential recession navigation tips. -Advice for other operators. Panelists include: -Joe Cirulli, Owner & CEO, Gainesville Health & Fitness -Amy Bueme, Owner, Catalyst Fitness -Assaf Gal, Franchisee, Crunch -Cher Harris, General Manager, The Houstonian Club -Frank Lawrence, CEO, Little Rock Athletic Clubs

The fastest growing sport in the U.S. right now is pickleball. Due to the sport’s easy learning curve, accessibility and slow pace, the surge of interest in pickleball isn’t slowing down anytime soon. Anish Manrai, the assistant director of community programs and services for the Columbia Association, recently sat down with Club Solutions Magazine Podcast host Rachel Zabonick-Chonko to discuss the pickleball boom. Manrai provides a masterclass in everything you need to know about pickleball from why the sport is exploding, to how to market it and more.

The audio version of the monthly webinar series "Thought Leaders" by Club Solutions Magazine, surrounding the topic of social media marketing. Sponsored by MOTUS Consumer Insights. Panelists include: -Paula Fraisse, Social Media Manager, Gainesville Health & Fitness -Mario Purnell, Creative Consultant, QNTM Fit Life -Bre Brimhall, Senior Creative Project Manager, VASA Fitness -Diva Richards, CEO, Hardwork No Excuses

Perhaps now more than ever, advocacy is essential to ensuring the fitness industry has a voice on a national level. Kevin McHugh, the chief operating officer of The Atlantic Club, recently sat down with Club Solutions Magazine Podcast host Rachel Zabonick-Chonko to discuss the inroads the National Health & Fitness Alliance and Team 435 are making with giving the industry a larger spotlight, the connection between advocacy and medical fitness, and much more. McHugh is passionate and knowledgeable in these areas, and it’s a great discussion for anyone wanting to know more about the potential of medical fitness in the industry.

The audio version of the monthly webinar series "Thought Leaders" by Club Solutions Magazine, surrounding the topic of leadership and team management. Sponsored by Zenoti. Panelists include: -Chez Misko, COO, Wisconsin Athletic Club -Ada McKenzie, Owner, Cedardale Health & Fitness -John LaRosa, COO, PNW Club Ventures Holdings -Karen Raisch-Siegel, Executive Director, LifeWorks of Southwest General

As the industry continues to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic and the Great Resignation, the member experience continues to be a major point of emphasis for gyms. Khaled Elmasri, a regional director of Texas Family Fitness, recently sat down with Club Solutions Magazine Podcast host Rachel Zabonick-Chonko to describe how his team is working to improve the environment at their gym at their gym. Over the last 20 years Khaled has worked at a wide range of clubs from HVLP to high-end, and has seen the good and the bad when it comes to serving customers. This is a great discussion for those looking to learn about what today’s consumer expect, how to deliver a great member experience and more.

Club leaders around the country are always looking for the latest fitness equipment that will help improve workout areas for members. Rico Francis, the president of Club Solutions and Peake Media, recently sat down with Tyler Danen, the co-founder and CEO of FITBENCH, to talk about how the space-effective bench design of FITBENCH improves the flow of gyms and serves as a revenue generator. Listen to the full conversation here.

The audio version of the monthly webinar series "Thought Leaders" by Club Solutions Magazine, surrounding the topic of customer experience. Sponsored by Gleantap. Panelists include: -Scott Morris, VP of Operations, Crunch Franchise -Khaled Elmasri, Regional Director, Texas Family Fitness -Ann Reeder, General Manager, Westlake Athletic Club -Catherine Porter, Executive Director, Carle Health & Fitness Center -Lisa Gorsline, President, Corpus Christi Athletic Club

Starting your own business is no easy task — especially during a worldwide pandemic. But that's exactly what Jessica Yarmey, the CEO and founder of KickHouse, accomplished in 2020. Yarmey recently sat down with Club Solutions Magazine Podcast host Rachel Zabonick-Chonko to discuss entry-level entrepreneurship. They highlight the ins and outs of owning your own business, along with the highs and lows. Yarmey's refreshingly candid advice is valuable for anyone considering becoming an entrepreneur.

The audio version of the monthly webinar series "Thought Leaders" by Club Solutions Magazine, surrounding the topic of consumer-facing technology trends. Sponsored by the MOTUS CI. Panelists include: -Michele Wong, the Chief Operations Officer at Active Wellness -Greg Cibura, the Chief Technology Officer at Fitness Formula Clubs -Brent Frueh, the GM of Rochester Athletic Club -Trey McClain, the Chief Revenue Officer of BFit