515 The Value Proposition for the Fitness Industry Suppliers Association

515 The Value Proposition for the Fitness Industry Suppliers Association

Author: Justin Tamsett | Fitness Business Leader August 24, 2023 Duration: 21:59

Join Sarah Pellegrino as she speaks with Sal Pellegrino & Chris Torggler on the history of the Fitness Industry Suppliers Association, how they connect great products with great people, upcoming events, and their visions for a successful 2024 & beyond!

Join Sal Pellegrino and Chris Torggler on The Value Proposition for the Fitness Industry Suppliers Association to hear about the history of FISA, how FISA lives out their mission to connect great products with even better people, and how the team is gearing up for their 51st event in Florida, October 30th – November 1st! With the first class locations and intimate one-on-one meetings, it's no surprise that 80% of the suppliers who participate in FISA return for future events year after year. 

Don't miss this episode if you: 

  • Haven't heard of FISA yet and want to know more
  • Have an interest in attending as a supplier
  • Are a fitness professional on the West Coast
  • Are a fitness professional on the East Coast
  • Are a fitness professional in the non-profit sector
  • Could use important data, like the data in the Commercial Market Trend Report in your fitness business

View the full show notes: https://fitnessbusinesspodcast.com/515

Learn more about FISA Events:  https://www.fisaevents.org/


Running a fitness facility means balancing a dozen spinning plates at once, from member happiness to keeping your team engaged and the bottom line healthy. While plenty of conversations in the industry fixate on getting new leads in the door, Fitness Business Podcast: Leadership, Innovation, and Profit digs into what happens after they join. Host Justin Tamsett, known widely as JT, operates from a core belief: sustainable growth isn't just about marketing, but about mastering the human elements of leadership and creating a business people don't want to leave-neither your members nor your staff. In each episode, you'll hear JT's straightforward, actionable advice drawn from his deep experience as a global fitness business leader. The discussions move beyond theory to tackle the real operational challenges gym owners and managers face daily, focusing on practical strategies to improve member retention, foster a loyal company culture, and implement innovations that drive genuine profit. This isn't a surface-level chat; it's a dedicated resource for those ready to build a more resilient and impactful fitness business. If you're tired of the constant churn and seeking a smarter path to long-term success, this podcast offers the grounded perspective and leadership insights often missing from the conversation.
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