Our Business Updates and Fitness Industry State of The Union

Our Business Updates and Fitness Industry State of The Union

Author: Mike Vacanti | Jordan Syatt June 23, 2026 Duration: 45:37

In this episode, we go into detail discussing how are businesses are doing, when we'll be able to retire, how to get more online coaching clients, the state of the fitness industry, and more.


We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com


Thank you!

-J & M


WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NREy85vu_OU


TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — We're putting it all on the table today

(04:10) — The flawed logic of "virality" for your business

(09:16) — This will get you views... But not clients

(13:34) — What won't go viral, but WILL grow your business

(18:29) — The massive importance of walking the walk

(27:19) — The enjoyment equation

(28:40) — When and what retirement will look like for us

(43:44) — Thanks for listening!


You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here


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