Best Fletcher Wimbush Podcasts (2025)

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Mastering Fitness Staff Recruitment: Marketing, AI, and Referral Strategies to Build Your Dream Team: Fletcher Wimbush, Dr. Patrick Porter & Mark Harrington Jr: Episode 541 32:43

19d ago32:43

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Become an FBP Insider! Learn more on Patreon. Online Live Event - Learn More! Are you a fitness leader, manager, or gym owner searching for actionable strategies to revolutionize your staff recruitment and retention? This episode of the Fitness Business Podcast, hosted by JT Tamsett, is a must-listen for anyone serious about building a high-perform…

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Serving People First: How WPC Built Culture and Resilience Over 50 Years 44:07

2h ago44:07

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In this episode of The People-First Builders Podcast, host Fletcher Wimbush sits down with Jeff Forrest Sr., President and CEO of WPC, a construction industry titan with over 45 years of hands-on leadership experience. From humble beginnings in 1979 to overseeing thousands of units across the Southeast, Jeff shares a candid look at the art of leade…

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The Neuroscience of Storytelling for Gym Owners: Danielle Krischik & Dr. Patrick Porter: Episode 542 34:57

2d ago34:57

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Become an FBP Insider! Learn more on Patreon. We’re bringing you a brand-new series of LIVE online events created specifically for fitness business owners, managers, and coaches who want to sharpen their skills and grow their business - Learn More! In this episode of the Fitness Business Podcast, host Justin ‘JT’ Tamsett engages with storytelling e…

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Paige Byrd — 20 Years to Break Ground: Building a Team Built to Last 22:42

12d ago22:42

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In this episode of People First Builders, host Fletcher Wimbush sits down with Paige Byrd, Co-President of Thiel & Team, a seasoned leader in amenities-focused interior design and architecture. With over 30 years of experience, Paige shares the remarkable story behind the revival of the historic Baker Hotel and Spa in Mineral Wells, Texas — a proje…

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Building with Heart: How Justin Bride Brings Integrity and Intention to Residential Construction 38:57

19d ago38:57

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In this episode of the People First Builders podcast, host Fletcher Wimbush sits down with Justin Bride, CEO and founder of Ascent Contracting, to explore what it really means to lead with purpose in the construction industry. From his unconventional path—pivoting from a physics degree to a career in residential construction—to founding a company r…

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From Complaints to Culture: Leading with Purpose in the Trades with Traci Austin 34:05

26d ago34:05

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In this episode of People-First Builders, host Fletcher Wimbush sits down with Traci Austin, Chief Talent Officer at Elevated Talent Consulting, to unpack one of the biggest leadership challenges in the trades: the blame game. Tracy, a lifelong advocate for transformational leadership in construction and the AEC space, shares how leaders can shift …

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Top 10 Fitness Marketing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them: Seran Glanfield, Dr. Patrick Porter & Garry Lewis: Episode 540 43:17

1M ago43:17

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Become a Patreon member! Start here. We’re bringing you a brand-new series of LIVE online events created specifically for fitness business owners, managers, and coaches who want to sharpen their skills and grow their business - Learn More! Is your inconsistent branding costing you clients? Our guest expert Seran Glanfield points out that studio own…

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Building Culture That Lasts: How Brandon Stanchock Keeps Turnover at 12% in the Trades 28:48

1M ago28:48

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In this episode of the People First Builders Podcast, host Fletcher Wimbush sits down with Brandon Stanchock, CEO of SWF Industrial, to explore how authentic leadership and a true commitment to people-first values can transform a business. Brandon shares his journey from project management in power plant construction to leading a growing industrial…

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Episode 193 - Passing the Shovel: A Smooth Father-to-Son Transition in a Booming Landscape Business with Adam Frederico 51:02

1M ago51:02

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Adam Frederico grew up in Utah, surrounded by entrepreneurial family members, including his father, Russell Frederico, the founder of what is now Frederico Outdoor Living. A BYU graduate from the Marriott School, Adam spent 8 years in Chicago working in corporate America, startups, and consulting. He later pursued an MBA from The University of Chic…

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From Boots to Blueprints: How Sal Hernandez Scaled, Systemized, and Served His Way to a Successful Exit 23:40

1M ago23:40

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From Field to Founder: How Sal Hernandez Scaled, Exited, and Now Coaches the Next Generation of Builders In this episode of People-First Builders, host Fletcher Wimbush sits down with Sal Hernandez — a veteran, serial entrepreneur, and former owner of a successful design-build firm. From humble beginnings mowing lawns with his father to scaling a f…

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From Sales Rookie to $70M Revenue Leader: Sam Rockaway’s People-First Playbook 23:14

2M ago23:14

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In this episode of People First Builders, Fletcher Wimbush sits down with Sam Rockaway, Head of Sales at REDCOM Design & Construction, to unpack his remarkable journey from construction outsider to B2B sales powerhouse in the design-build space. 🔍 What You’ll Learn: How Sam turned a relationship-first mindset into an $8M average deal size The unusu…

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Episode 192 - Rethinking Work: Install an Organizational Operating System with Joe Olwig and Shaun Lee 51:38

2M ago51:38

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Joe Olwig and Shaun Lee are the co-founders of 6 Levers – an organizational consulting firm known for their 6 Levers framework. They are also co-authors of the best-selling book, "At the Heart of Work: Rethinking what it takes to build organizational health with the 6 Levers Framework." Prior to co-founding 6 Levers, Joe served as the VP of Organiz…

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Designing Culture, Building Legacy: How Lance Cayko Scales Success Through People 26:04

2M ago26:04

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From Farm Life to Design-Build Leadership: Lance Cayko’s People-First Journey What happens when a poor farm kid from North Dakota trades irrigation lines for blueprints? You get Lance Cayko, co-founder of F9 Productions—a thriving design-build architecture firm in Colorado—and one of the most intentional leaders I’ve met. In this episode of People …

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Episode 191 - From Dreamer to Entrepreneur: The Journey of Sam’s Caribbean with Andrew Morris 50:45

2M ago50:45

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Andrew Morris, the founder of Sam’s Caribbean Marketplace, a business that has become a cultural landmark since its humble beginnings in 1993. Andrew’s journey is a true testament to perseverance, innovation, and the power of dreaming big. In 1979, Andrew arrived in New York from Jamaica with just $50 and a vision for a better life. After building …

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Injecting Fun and Engagement into Your Fitness Business: Jared Orton, Savannah Bananas and Richard Toutounji: Episode 539 39:48

2M ago39:48

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Are you a gym owner, fitness entrepreneur, or wellness professional looking to inject some serious fun and engagement into your business? In this episode, host JT Tamsett and guests dive deep into the secrets of creating a customer-centric experience that keeps people coming back for more. Drawing inspiration from the wildly successful Savannah Ban…

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Episode 190 - Marketing Lessons from The Wizard of Ads with Ryan Chute 39:22

3M ago39:22

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Ryan Chute is an award-winning creative strategist and the driving force behind Wizard of Ads. Specializing in helping small businesses transform into big brands, Ryan delivers divergent sales and marketing solutions that accelerate profitable growth without the typical friction. With a background in retail and automotive industries, Ryan has becom…

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The Best Strategies for Reducing Turnover in Blue-Collar Hiring with Core Matters' Ryan Englin 31:43

3M ago31:43

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In this episode of the People-First Builders podcast, Fletcher Wimbush interviews the CEO of Core Matters, Ryan Englin. Ryan shares his journey from running a marketing company to specializing in recruiting for trades like HVAC, plumbing, and construction. He highlights the high turnover rates and the inefficiencies of traditional staffing agencies…

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Building a People-First Culture: Transforming the Construction Industry One Hire at a Time with Fletcher Wimbush 19:04

3M ago19:04

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In the inaugural episode of the People-First Builders podcast, Josh Elledge of UpMyInfluence interviews the creator and host of the show, Fletcher Wimbush. Fletcher is the owner and CEO of Discovered.ai, Wimbush & Associates, Inc., and Integrity First. Fletcher addresses the significant talent shortages and shares strategies for effective hiring an…

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Episode 189 - Preparing For The Transfer of Ownership to the Rising Generation with Dan Frosh 46:03

3M ago46:03

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Dan Frosh is the director at the Merrill Center for Family Wealth. He works with enterprising families to navigate the complexities of wealth and family dynamics, aiming for multigenerational success. A trained attorney, Dan has previously served as a senior advisor at Cambridge Family Enterprise Group and writes and speaks internationally on famil…

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Are You Affirming Your Female Leaders? Strategies for Success and Storytelling Marketing: Mel Tempest, Allison Flatley and Danielle Krischik: Episode 538 39:42

3M ago39:42

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As a leader, are you doing everything you can to elevate women in leadership? This episode of the Fitness Business Podcast features insights from global female leaders Mel Tempest and Allison Flatley on elevating women in leadership and ownership roles within the fitness industry. The discussion covers current trends, the importance of empowering w…

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Rebuild Your Personal Training Program and Improve Member Retention: Richard Boyd and Bob Esquerre: Episode 537 51:36

3M ago51:36

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Fitness business owners and gym leaders, are you struggling to revive your personal training department? This episode of the Fitness Business Podcast dives deep into the current state of personal training in gyms with experts Richard Boyd and Bob Esquerre, who bring over 20 years of experience. Discover actionable strategies to relaunch or launch a…

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Building a Thriving Group Fitness Team, and Risk Management Strategies: Ingrid Knight-Cohee: Episode 536 37:15

4M ago37:15

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Buckle up for an electrifying episode of the Fitness Business podcast featuring Ingrid Knight-Cohee, the 2024 IDEA Fitness Leader of the Year, who is revolutionizing group fitness with her groundbreaking MSINGI™ program. This isn't just another episode—it's a masterclass in transforming group fitness from an expense line to a profit center, packed …

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Episode 188 - What Rising Gens Think about Joining their Family Business with Dann Van Der Vliet 40:55

4M ago40:55

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Dann Van Der Vliet is the John and Dyan Smith Executive Director of the Smith Family Business Initiative (SFBI) at Cornell University. Cornell has been named as one of the “25 best schools for family business” by Family Capital in 2015. As the founding director, Dan guided the launch and growth of one of the leading educational centers for family b…

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Building a Better Brand, Time Management and Equipment Layout Strategies: Zach Colman: Episode 535 40:11

4M ago40:11

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Do you have a “me” or a “we” fitness business? Zach Colman reveals the transformative concept of building a community brand in the fitness industry. He explains that a community brand is more than just a platform—it's an evolution from a personal brand to a collective ecosystem of shared values and experiences. Coleman emphasizes that modern fitnes…

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Navigating the Strength Training Boom, Enhancing Customer Service, and Innovative Marketing Strategies: Episode 534 43:08

5M ago43:08

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With a staggering 181% increase in strength equipment usage between 2012 and 2022, as reported by Track My Gym, strength training has become the hottest trend in the fitness industry. In the first episode of the new season of the Fitness Business Podcast, host Justin Tamsett explores this trend with key expert Paul Byrne, as well as explores other …

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Episode 187 - Mastering Hiring and Succession in Family Businesses with Fletcher Wimbush 55:59

6M ago55:59

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Fletcher Wimbush is the CEO of three innovative firms in the Talent Acquisition space, with a decade of experience revolutionizing the hiring process. He has developed groundbreaking assessments and hiring systems that help leaders build high-performing teams through repeatable and consistent hiring practices. Fletcher’s approach has transformed hi…

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Episode 186 - Scaling Family Business Success and Extreme Endurance with Ryan Malone 48:13

6M ago48:13

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Ryan Malone is the Director of Maintenance at Malone’s Landscape Management, a company recognized twice on the INC. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies. Ryan works alongside his family to provide exceptional landscape maintenance services, focusing on company culture and helping others grow. Outside of work, he’s achieved personal milest…

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The Rise of Recovery Spaces in Gyms: What You Need to Know: Episode 533 47:13

6M ago47:13

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The recovery industry in fitness is experiencing rapid growth, with experts projecting it to be worth over $90 billion globally by 2027. This episode of the Fitness Business Podcast explores the rising trends in recovery, focusing on popular modalities such as cold plunge therapy and percussive therapy. The discussion highlights how recovery has ev…

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Episode 185 - Modernizing Family Businesses with BigRentz CEO Scott Cannon 43:13

7M ago43:13

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ABOUT THE GUEST Scott Canon CEO of BigRentz, a leading procurement software company that connects over 6,000 rental companies and 14,000 rental yards across the U.S. With their extensive network, BigRentz can deliver equipment and services to 90% of job sites within 30 minutes, cutting down on transportation costs, which make up 40% of rental expen…

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Use Improv to Enhance Sales Skills and Build Stronger Client Relationships (with Eric Tepper and Mary DeMichele): Episode 532 45:02

7M ago45:02

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Want to boost your fitness business's sales and communication skills? Think outside the box! Improv is no longer just a drama term; it’s a unique strategy that can help you have conversations with better results. By incorporating improv techniques into your sales and service training, you can enhance active listening, build rapport, and handle obje…

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Episode 184 - Building Better Business: Dylan Milroy on Disrupting the Waterproofing Industry & Empowering Employees 51:26

7M ago51:26

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Dylan Milroy is a trusted advisor and employee-focused business leader in the home services industry. As the founder, owner, and operator of Better Basements and Waterproofing, Dylan has mastered the art of driving lead flow and building a standout company culture that promotes success and employee retention. He is known for his belief in prioritiz…

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How to Use AI to Streamline Fitness Business Operations and Boost Profits (with Dr Ted Vickey): Episode 531 43:42

7M ago43:42

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Are you not sure if AI is right for your fitness business? This episode is a deep-dive into how your business could be using AI to streamline your operations, personalise the client experience, and ultimately improve business efficiency. Host Justin Tamsett speaks with Dr Ted Vickey, a fitness technology strategist, to discuss how AI tools like Cha…

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Improve Member Retention with Podcast Marketing (with Jamie Kennedy): Episode 530 39:13

8M ago39:13

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Are you looking for a unique and effective way to market your gym, attract new members and retain members and staff? Podcasting is the answer. In this episode, we chat with podcast producer Jamie Kennedy, exploring how gyms can leverage podcasts to build community, increase member and staff retention, and position themselves as thought leaders in t…

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Episode 183 - The Power of Legacy with Charlie Leichtweis 45:21

8M ago45:21

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Charlie Leichtweis is the founder of Experts in How LLC, a business consultancy focused on family businesses and helping them create successful legacies. With over 40 years of experience, Charlie has served as a C-suite executive, advisor, and board member for numerous family-owned businesses. He is also the author of two books, 'The Power of Respe…

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Shaping the Future and Lobbying for Change in the Fitness Industry: Episode 529 54:23

8M ago54:23

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As a gym owner, you're constantly striving to grow your business and provide the best possible experience for your members. But did you know that joining a national fitness association can significantly impact your bottom line, including member and staff retention? Key Takeaways: - The importance of advocacy: Discover how industry associations are …

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Episode 182 - Using Team Dynamics Assessment for Building a High-Performing Team with Christopher Morrison 41:45

9M ago41:45

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Christopher Morrison is the co-founder and CEO of TeamDynamics, a groundbreaking platform that redefines team collaboration by focusing on team dynamics rather than individual personalities. With a background at leading consulting firms like McKinsey and a successful track record in tech startups, Christopher brings a wealth of experience in organi…

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