Best Steve Roderick Podcasts (2025)

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Episode #580: Building Bozeman's Fitness Mecca-Steve Roderick's Journey with The Ridge Athletic Club 28:36

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On this episode of HALO Talks, host Pete Moore welcomes industry veteran Steve Roderick, the man behind Bozeman, Montana's Ridge Athletic. Steve began his career in the HALO sector serendipitously—thanks to a chance encounter in a Wyoming bar—Roderick talks about how his love for athletics fueled his vision to elevate community health and wellness.…

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Episode #579: From SoulCycle to Satire-Johnny Hilbrant on Creating PE Guy and Viral Success 29:10

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On this episode of HALO Talks, host Pete Moore sits down with Johnny Hilbrant—SoulCycle instructor turned viral sensation, also known as "PE Guy." From his roots riding and teaching at Soul in Chicago and Boston, Johnny talks about his journey from fitness enthusiast to comedic creator, blending his knack for improv and sharp observational humor to…

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Episode #578: Lessons in Effective Communication and Brand Equity for Private Equity Firms with Scott Markman 43:15

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Welcome to another episode of HALO Talks! Host Pete Moore sits down with branding expert and MonoGram Group founder Scott Markman for a wide-ranging conversation on private equity, marketing, and the art of standing out in a competitive landscape. From Scott's early days building powerhouse brands in PE—like Antares Capital—to the inside stories an…

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Episode #577: Driving Employee Wellness Participation-Rich Novelli's Platform for Small Business Success 20:16

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In this episode of HALO Talks, host Pete Moore catches up with good friend and industry veteran Rich Novelli, marking his second appearance on the show. With over 40 years in the HALO space, Rich shares how he's now turning his focus from traditional health clubs to the rapidly-growing world of corporate wellness. He discusses how his new platform,…

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Episode #576: Bringing Together Health, Wellness, and Tech-Kisaco's Connected Conference 25:55

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In this episode of HALO Talks, host Pete Moore sits down with Reka Gobis from Kisaco Research. They discuss how their Connected Health & Fitness Conference is evolving to bring together industry leaders—from boutique gyms and major brands like Nike and Adidas, to healthcare giants like Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic. They discuss the importance o…

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Episode #575: Scaling Planet Fitness-Lessons in Execution and Growth from CJ Bouchard 41:21

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In this episode of HALO Talks, industry veteran CJ Bouchard opens up to host Pete Moore about the realities of entrepreneurship in the fitness industry, sharing candid stories of risk, resilience, and what it really means to build from the ground up. From betting his savings on a fledgling franchise in North Carolina and initially making daily two-…

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Episode #574: Elevate Fitness Evolution-Real Estate, Recovery, and Community Impact With Tom Muller 28:25

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In this episode of HALO Talks, host Pete Moore sits down with long-time friend and industry veteran Tom Muller, owner of Elevate Fitness in Syracuse, NY. With roots that stretch back to the Gold's Gym days, Tom shares his journey through decades of shifting trends, club expansions, and the pivotal decision to rebrand and tech-enable his business fo…

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HALO Talks Fast Break: Pickleball Consulting, Court Installs, and Industry Trends With Kaitlin Miller from Court Kings 7:34

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Excited to share highlights from this week's HALO Talks FastBreak featuring Kaitlin Miller from Court Kings. A level 5 player herself, Kaitlin and Pete dive deep into the rapid growth of pickleball and how Court Kings innovative court solutions are shaping the industry—especially for health and fitness facilities. 3 key takeaways: Booming Demand: P…

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Episode #573: How LightStim Revolutionized LED Beds and the Med Spa Industry with Steve Marchese 27:18

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Welcome to another episode of HALO Talks! In today's episode, Integrity Square Founder and host Pete Moore sits down with Steve Marchese, the founder of LightStim, to dig into the transformative power of LED light technology and its growing role in med spas and wellness centers across the country. Steve shares the LightStim origin story, which was …

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Episode #572: Building Hone Fitness-Jim Solomon's Urban Strategy and Lessons from Toronto's Fitness Scene 38:36

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Welcome to HALO Talks, where we dive into the entrepreneurial journeys and strategic insights shaping the HALO sector! (Health, Active Lifestyle, Outdoors.) In this episode, host Pete Moore sits down with longtime friend and industry veteran Jim Solomon, founder of Hone Fitness. Broadcasting on location from Toronto, Jim shares his story of more th…

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Episode #571: Why Personalized Men's Health Is the Future-Insights from MNLY's Founder, Luke Hartelust 27:47

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Welcome to another episode of HALO Talks! Today, host Pete Moore sits down with Luke Hartelust--a dynamic entrepreneur and now the founder of MNLY--who made the leap from the oil and gas rigs off the coast of Australia to California's innovative health tech scene. Luke shares his journey from the grueling world of offshore drilling to launching and…

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Episode #570: Lessons from Three Decades in Fitness-Rick Dennis's Approach to Member Experience and Club Operations 31:51

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Welcome to HALO Talks! In today's episode, host Pete Moore sits down with Rick Dennis, Co-Founder of Bakersfield's Body Xchange and a definite "OG" in the HALO sector. With over 30 years of experience—including a storied career at Family Fitness, 24 Hour Fitness, and launching successful clubs with longtime partner John Ovanessian—Rick shares insig…

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Episode #569: Essence Over Analytics: Duff McDonald Explores Purpose, Presence, and People in Entrepreneurship 41:34

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Welcome to another episode of HALO Talks! Today, host Pete Moore sits down with Duff McDonald, former investment banker and well known business journalist, for a fantastic chat. Duff, whose career has spanned investment banking, business journalism, and bestselling books like "The Golden Passport" and "Tickled," shares insights on how numbers and d…

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Episode #568: Scaling Physician's Choice From Startup to $250M-Logan Chierotti on Smart Growth and Supplements 24:45

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On this episode of HALO Talks, host Pete Moore sits down with Logan Chierotti, founder of Physician's Choice supplements, to dig into the in's and out's of building a high-growth company in the HALO space. Logan discusses his journey from working in digital marketing to launching what is now the top probiotic brand on Amazon, with annual revenues a…

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Episode #567: The Shift to Turnkey Fitness Tech: Spren's Evolution in a Demanding Market with Jason Moore 27:09

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In today's episode, host Pete Moore sits down with returning guest Jason Moore, CEO and founder of Spren (formerly Elite HRV.) Jason shares the journey of his company's cutting-edge technology, which transforms any smartphone into an advanced biomarker and body composition analysis tool. With over a million users and thousands of coaches trained, S…

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Episode #566: Maximizing Pool Utilization-High-Value Adult Swim Programming with Cori Myka 27:40

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On today's episode, host Pete Moore sits down with Cori Myka, founder of Calm Within Adult Swim, to dive into the world of adult swimming—and why it's never too late to learn. Cori shares her personal passion for water, the (often substantial) psychological hurdles adults face when learning to swim, and how her unique Foundations of Change program …

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Episode #565: Building Winning Teams in Fitness-Tom Johnston on Talent Optimization and Employee Engagement 29:05

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On today's episode, Founder of Integrity Square and HALO Talks host Pete Moore sits down with longtime friend and Talent Optimizer Group founder, Tom Johnston. They dive deep into the power of talent optimization and why having the right people in the right seats is the ultimate game-changer for HALO (Health, Active Lifestyle, Outdoors) sector busi…

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Episode #564: Mindset, Health, and High Performance with Former NFL Pro Larry English 43:04

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On this episode of HALO Talks, host Pete Moore sits down with Larry English—former NFL player, real estate developer, and now the mind behind Mind Body Mastery and the Union Capital Company. Larry opens up about his journey from achieving his childhood dream of playing in the NFL, to facing the tough transition into business and entrepreneurship. H…

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Episode #563: Advancing Health Literacy and Ovarian Cancer Awareness with Beverly Wolfer of Tina's Wish 24:48

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On this episode of HALO Talks, host Pete Moore sits down with Beverly Wolfer, Executive Director of Tina's Wish, to dive into the critical topic of health literacy and the power of community-driven change. Beverly shares her journey from the world of consulting to the nonprofit sector, where she leads efforts toward early detection of ovarian cance…

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Episode #562: Breaking Down Sports Investment Trends with Andrew Petcash-Insights on Venture Capital and NIL 25:40

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In this episode, host Pete Moore sits down with Andrew Petcash—former college basketball player, venture capitalist, and one of LinkedIn's most insightful voices on the business of sports. Andrew shares his journey from building a massive NBA YouTube channel as a teenager to founding Profluence Capital, a sports-focused venture fund that connects f…

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Episode #561: Running for Life-Tony Reed on Health, Community, and Breaking Barriers in Distance Running 26:44

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On this episode of HALO Talks, host Pete Moore sits down with Tony Reed—a longtime marathoner, accomplished CPA, grandfather, and passionate advocate for healthier communities. Tony shares his journey that initially began with a childhood diagnosis of pre-diabetes and grew into a lifelong commitment to fitness. He discusses how running not only cha…

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HALO Talks Fast Break: Timing Your Sale-Sell Your Business When You're Winning 2:13

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Hope you're having a winning week! We're back with this week's 𝘍𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘉𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬 and today we're focusing on a game-changing question that we get asked a lot at Integrity Square: When is the best time to sell? Here are some things to keep in mind: 🏆 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Just like in sports, the HALO space rewards winners. Brands and businesses …

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HALO Academy 2 Minute Financial Drill-Funds Flow Closing 2:19

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𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗢 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀: 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 This week we're finally at the ninth-inning in closing our deal. We've gone through all the prior steps. . . club financials continue to perform and—against all odds (!) —every landlord signed their lease assignments. No last-minute disasters, no drama. (This never happens, but work with …

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Episode #560: Mindful Leadership and Lasting Impact: Marc Rothschild on Clubs, Retreats, and Empowering Others 30:34

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In today's episode, host Pete Moore sits down with long-time friend and veteran health club entrepreneur, Marc Rothschild. From launching his first gym in 1995 to navigating the evolving landscape of the HALO (Health, Active Lifestyle, Outdoor) space, Marc shares his journey through the industry's highs and lows—including insights gained through de…

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Finance 101: When You Play A New Game, How Do You Win? 1:26

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HALO Talks Fast Break: Behind the Numbers-Health Club Multiples and Market Transformations 3:21

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In today's 𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗢 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀 𝙁𝙖𝙨𝙩𝘽𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙠 we're excited to bring you another portion of our panel discussion at the recent Athletech News Innovators Summit held in NYC, July 2025. Integrity Square Founder Pete Moore had the pleasure of moderating a panel with Mark Federico (CEO of Crunch Fitness CR Fitness Holdings, LLC) and Terry Blachek (Orangetheory Fitne…

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HALO Academy Two Minute Financial Drills: Closing 2:01

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𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗢 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀: 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 Navigating the Final Steps in Asset Sales—What Happens After You Sign? If you've been following along, Pete Moore has breaking down what's happening behind the scenes as five groups compete to acquire 20 health clubs. In our latest 2 Minute Financial Drill, he goes behind the scenes of what happens …

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Episode #559: Breaking Down Misconceptions-Kristin Anderson Discusses the Art and Science of Pilates 26:01

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In this episode, host Pete Moore sits down with Kristin Anderson, a trailblazer in the HALO sector and a well-known, high-profile Pilates instructor out of Los Angeles. Kristin shares her journey from competitive figure skating to entrepreneurship, revealing how her passion for movement has shaped her approach to helping others live healthier, more…

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HALO Talks Fast Break: Navigating Franchise Growth-Greenfields, Acquisitions, and Scaling Fitness Brands with Private Equity 6:59

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In today's Fast Break we're excited to bring you (a snippet) of our panel discussion at the recent Athletech Innovators Summit held in NYC, July 2025. Integrity Square Founder and HALO Talks host Pete Moore moderated a panel with Mark Federico (CEO of Fitness Holdings/Crunch Fitness) and Terry Blachek (Orange Theory Fitness) for a deep dive into th…

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Episode #558: Mary Laudati's Playbook for Boosting Health Club Revenue and Member Loyalty 30:27

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In this episode, host Pete Moore sits down with Mary Laudati, a seasoned sales and marketing leader with deep roots in the HALO (Health, Active Lifestyle, Outdoor) space. From her days leading the sales group at Sports Club LA to her current role as a consultant working with top clubs across the U.S. and internationally, Mary shares her insights on…

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HALO Academy 2 Minute Financial Drill: Asset Purchase Agreement 2:21

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Every Wednesday we release our all new "HALO Academy: 2 Minute Financial Drill" by Integrity Square Founder & HALO Talks host, Pete Moore on everything you need to know for financial literacy, unit economics, legal documents used for M&A and capital raises, capital sources you can access, understanding how financings are structured, valuation metri…

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Episode #557: From Taekwondo to Tech-Marco Benitez on Building Rook and Connecting Fitness Data 26:09

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In today's episode, host Pete Moore sits down with Marco Benitez—a guest who brings together the worlds of Taekwondo and biomedical engineering! Marco is the founder of Rook, a "middleman" company specializing in connecting data from hundreds of wearables and medical devices. Drawing on his extensive background in sports and years in big pharma, Be…

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HALO Academy 2 Minute Financial Drill: Exclusivity Period 1:46

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Every Wednesday we release our all new "HALO Academy: 2 Minute Financial Drill" by Integrity Square Founder & HALO Talks host, Pete Moore on everything you need to know for financial literacy, unit economics, legal documents used for M&A and capital raises, capital sources you can access, understanding how financings are structured, valuation metri…

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Episode #556: Mastering Fitness Studio Growth-KPIs, Cashflow, and Expansion With Lauren Schoenfeld 33:48

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In today's episode, host Pete Moore talks with Lauren Schoenfeld, founder of Active Core Consulting and a powerhouse fractional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) specializing in the boutique fitness space. With an impressive finance background spanning PwC, WeWork, and Equinox, Lauren has a unique blend of skills in the HALO sector (Health, Active Life…

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HALO Academy 2 Minute Financial Drills: Selection Process 2:06

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Every Wednesday we release our all new "HALO Academy: 2 Minute Financial Drill" by Integrity Square Founder & HALO Talks host, Pete Moore on everything you need to know for financial literacy, unit economics, legal documents used for M&A and capital raises, capital sources you can access, understanding how financings are structured, valuation metri…

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Episode #555: Building Community for Endurance Athletes-Marcus Gordon's Vision for Endurance Ohana 31:45

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In this episode, host Pete Moore reconnects with longtime friend and fellow Emory University alum, Marcus Gordon. They dive into the significant evolution of endurance sports over the years, and the business opportunities surrounding the endurance athlete community. Marcus shares his journey from collegiate athlete and marketing professional to pas…

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Episode #554: Entrepreneurial Drive and Innovation-The Story Behind the Stallworthy's Your Reformer 29:44

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On today's episode, host Pete Moore sits down with Emma and Ben Stallworthy, the husband and wife team behind the Melbourne-based, Your Reformer. With a foundation built on serial entrepreneurship and a huge passion for Pilates, Emma and Ben share their story from reviving a rundown health club to scaling a successful chain of gyms, and ultimately …

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HALO Academy 2 Minute Financial Drill: Letter of Intent ("LOI") 2:05

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Every Wednesday we release our all new "HALO Academy: 2 Minute Financial Drill" by Integrity Square Founder & HALO Talks host, Pete Moore on everything you need to know for financial literacy, unit economics, legal documents used for M&A and capital raises, capital sources you can access, understanding how financings are structured, valuation metri…

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HALO Talks Fast Break: History of Private Equity 5:50

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In today's episode, Integrity Square Founder Pete Moore dives into the roots and current landscape of private equity (PE) — and why it matters to literally 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘦 in the HALO sector. Ignore at your own peril. • PE's Evolution: PE started when changes like the Prudent Man Act allowed institutions (think university endowments and pension funds) to …

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HALO Academy 2 Minute Financial Drill: Bid Instruction Letter 2:00

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Every Wednesday we release our all new "HALO Academy: 2 Minute Financial Drill" by Integrity Square Founder & HALO Talks host, Pete Moore on everything you need to know for financial literacy, unit economics, legal documents used for M&A and capital raises, capital sources you can access, understanding how financings are structured, valuation metri…

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Episode #553: Merging Hospitality and Real Estate: JaJa Jackson's Blueprint for Flexible Living Success 28:46

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On this episode, host Pete Moore reconnects with Jaja Jackson, a longtime friend and fellow Harvard Business School alum, for a deep dive into the intersection of real estate, hospitality, and health. Jaja shares his path from developing homes and communities, to joining Airbnb in its pivotal years, where he helped bridge the gap between multifamil…

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HALO Talks Fast Break: Add More Classes! 5:42

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𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗢 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀 𝙁𝘼𝙎𝙏𝘽𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙆-𝗔𝗱𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀! 🚨 Calling all boutique fitness studio operators! 🚨 Integrity Square Managing Partner & Founder Pete Moore is back as "Dr. HALO", and this is a must-hear for anyone running a boutique fitness studio. He's not mincing words either: If you're only running a few classes a day and wondering why you're struggling, i…

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Episode #552: Fletcher Pilates Around the Globe-Kyria Sabin on Education, Expansion, and Community Impact 26:35

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Kyria Sabin began her journey with Pilates in 1991 while living in Los Angeles and working as an art gallery director. Teaching Pilates was never part of her original path. However, her lifelong interest in fitness led her to eventually catch the bug for Pilates. After attending a workshop with renowned Pilates "Elder" Ron Fletcher, he encouraged h…

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HALO Talks Fast Break-Private Equity Is Coming To Eat Your City 1:32

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Attention Indie Operators: You Have 36 Months. . . :( Ya'll know Pete Moore as "Captain HALO!" But for this episode he's temporarily changing titles to "Dr. HALO" (!) because he has a prognosis and it's concerning. 🚨 Big Shifts Are Coming to the Health Club Industry! 🚨 Private equity isn't just knocking on the door—it's about to flood the health cl…

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HALO Talks Fast Break: Fit Athletic Club's Founder & CEO, Scott Lutwak 3:08

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On today's HALO Talks-Fast Break Pete Moore brings on Scott Lutwak from Fit Athletic Club in San Diego, CA. Watch their short Instagram reel first to get a sense of what Scott has built. (Link to YouTube video below.) Interview starts right after. Way back in episode #150 we also did a full HALO Talks with him: https://www.halotalks.com/scott-lutwa…

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HALO Academy 2 Minute Financial Drill: Sell Side Process Continued 1:54

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Every Wednesday we release our all new "HALO Academy: 2 Minute Financial Drill" by Integrity Square Founder & HALO Talks host, Pete Moore on everything you need to know for financial literacy, unit economics, legal documents used for M&A and capital raises, capital sources you can access, understanding how financings are structured, valuation metri…

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Episode #551: Spoonful Founder Bradley Gifford Talks Healthy Food, Community, and Startup Lessons 30:49

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On this episode host Pete Moore sits down with Spoonful founder Bradley Gifford, an entrepreneur whose discusses his fairly non-traditional path from digital marketing to healthy food innovator. He opens up about how a childhood wake-up call around his health spurred a lifelong passion for wellness, ultimately leading him to shed over 70 pounds and…

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HALO Academy 2 Minute Financial Drill: Sell Side Process Kickoff 2:05

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Every Wednesday we release our all new "HALO Academy: 2 Minute Financial Drill" by Integrity Square Founder & HALO Talks host, Pete Moore on everything you need to know for financial literacy, unit economics, legal documents used for M&A and capital raises, capital sources you can access, understanding how financings are structured, valuation metri…

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HALO Talks Fast Break: EOS Fitness-The Journey to a Billion Dollar Deal and What Made It Possible 6:09

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EōS Fitness is one of the bellwether brands in the HALO space, and for good reason! Listen now to today's HALO Talks Fast Break as Integrity Square Managing Partner & Founder, Pete Moore talks about the history of the brand, where it came from, what the name means, and how this all led up to a pending sale from BRS Capital Partners to TSG Consumer.…

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Episode #550: Lessons from AFAA to Telefitness-Michael Pesta on Fitness Industry Innovation 26:59

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Today, host Pete Moore sits down with Michael Pesta, a veteran in the HALO space whose career has bridged the fitness, entertainment, and tech industries. Michael shares his journey from his beginnings at AFAA—where he played a key role in pioneering fitness education and telemarketing globally—to an unexpected pivot into film and music production.…