![]() Garrett's currently President of Fitness Streaming for Xponential Fitness. Over the years he had "every job you can think of" in the health club world. Prior to that, he was heavily involved in athletics growing up and playing hockey after school. His first job was teaching swimming lessons to kids at Lifetime Fitness where he stayed for five and a half years. Garret Marshall has been in the fitness industry for 20 years, starting way back (kind of "falling into it") in 2003. Click here to download transcript.Ĭonnect With this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: don't forget to check out the HALO Academy for Executive Education opportunities. Attend trade shows, invest in personal training and group exercise classes, and seek out opportunities to learn from clients and other professionals in the industry. Continuous learning is crucial in the industry. Figure out what works for your business and what the "special sauce" is before seeking advice. If you're seeking advice from an advisor, it's essential to conduct your own experiment before seeking outside help. However, it's important to evaluate the viability of unique business concepts before investing in them. Passion fuels the industry and new ideas constantly emerge. Identifying and solving the problem in the marketplace is one key to success. To be successful in the sector, it's important to understand the marketplace and the needs of the demographic before building a facility or concept. As an employer, it's important to constantly be looking for dedicated and qualified employees who can grow with your company. Gym rescue and full-service concept completion.įinding qualified employees is a big challenge for many companies invested in the space. Challenge: Finding qualified employees in HALO sector. Advisory and consulting roles explained briefly. Transition from training to consulting, learning daily. Fitness career at 16, now consulting entrepreneur. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of the HALO sector! The effort sometimes is worth a heck of a lot more than the outcome." But you better edit it and put some personality and love into it and still pick up that phone. He states, "If you want to use Chat GPT, or you want to use AI to write messaging, that's fine. He's a fan of the personal touch and adding some personality to what you're doing. ![]() That's a big problem."Īnd because Jarrod has served in nearly every position one can have in a fitness club, he's keyed into the "smaller" things as well that, unfortunately seem to have also disappeared. If you're looking for the next big idea, you don't want to miss his tips on how to stay ahead of the game! On recruiting, he states, "One of the biggest problems in the industry, and I think in the world right now, is finding qualified employees. Jarrod also offered some great advice on understanding the marketplace and the needs of your customers before building your business. ![]() ![]() This wide-ranging conversation touched on a ton including the importance of finding qualified and committed employees, and what are some of the key metrics to be aware of around unit economics. Live from the floor of the March 2023 IHRSA Trade Show in San Diego, Pete Moore sat with long-time fitness industry veteran Jarrod Saracco, Founder of the Health Club Doctor, to discuss the challenges and opportunities in the industry. ![]()
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