237. Crunch Fitness President Chequan Lewis On Being An Impactful Leader and Work-Life Integration

237. Crunch Fitness President Chequan Lewis On Being An Impactful Leader and Work-Life Integration

Author: Julian Hayes II December 18, 2024 Duration: 55:58

In this powerful and insightful episode, Chequan Lewis, President of Crunch Fitness, shares his journey from practicing law to leading operations in the restaurant and fitness industries. He provides valuable lessons on leadership, career growth, and balancing purpose with professional excellence. Chequan also dives deep into what it means to be legendary—a mantra that drives him personally and professionally.

Whether you’re a leader, aspiring to grow in your career, or simply looking for inspiration, this episode is packed with actionable insights and wisdom from a dynamic executive.

Episode Chapter Big Ideas (timing may not be exact) —

00:00 - Introduction

01:00 - Pride in Texas: Chequan’s roots and values

02:40 - Chequan’s career journey: From lawyer to franchising leader

04:30 - Switching industries and lessons learned from leadership transitions

05:47 - The meaning of being legendary: Doing the best with what you have

07:35 - Family influence: Growing up with service and sacrifice

09:55 - Why Chequan chose Howard University and law school

14:37 - Stepping into leadership: From Chief Equity Officer to President of Crunch

18:31 - What makes Crunch Fitness unique and successful?

21:59 - Three guiding principles of leadership: Authenticity, Intentionality, Humility

27:32 - Why hospitality and processes are critical in any industry

33:20 - The cost of leadership and the importance of trust

40:51 - Maintaining balance: Juggling family, work, and personal health

44:49 - Chequan’s personal excitement: Watching his kids grow and thrive

47:45 - Advice to his 15-year-old self: Leaving space for unexpected impact

51:07 - Advice for the “stuck” or lost: Move toward the tension

53:40 - Crunch’s growth: 79th on Franchise Times’ top list and future plans

54:30 - How to start being legendary today

55:10 - Where to connect with Chequan and Crunch Fitness

Connect with Chequan Lewis

Crunch Fitness: https://www.crunch.com/

X: https://twitter.com/chequanlewis

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