Local Business Hacks

In this episode, we sit down with Jamie Lanza, Co-Founder and Visionary of Camp, to uncover the blueprint for entrepreneurial success. Jamie shares her invaluable insights on building a business from the ground up, emphasizing the importance of financial preparedness, value-driven hiring practices, and the power of authenticity. Discover how patience, human connection, and a supportive community can propel your business to new heights.  A passionate entrepreneur, yoga teacher, and co-founder of CAMP, a hospitality company with a mission to create happier and healthier adults. CAMP’S  team of brilliant teachers from different modalities collaborates daily to create a special place where all humans can truly feel happy and free. With Jamie’s background in experiential advertising and personal path of yoga, She was inspired to bring unique humans and ideas together to build CAMP. Their goal is to bring love, play, and sweat to the Tampa and Santa Monica communities one adventure at a time. Be sure to take notes as Jamie shares: * Why when opening a business you should make sure you have enough money in the bank to cover operating capitol for 6-9 months * Why it’s critical that you don’t make business decisions from a place of fear and scarcity * Why you should hire by your values and fire by your values * Why leaning into the human element of what you do can lead to success * How having a very organic and authentic community can help grow your business Tune in for a compelling conversation filled with practical advice and inspirational stories that will ignite your entrepreneurial spirit!

In this episode of Local Business Hacks get ready for an inspiring conversation with Jen Richter, the VP of Operations for Sauna House. Jen takes us on a journey through her career, emphasizing the significance of seizing opportunities, showing grace, and cultivating success. Her story offers a fresh perspective and outlook sure to inspire you.  Jen Richter is the VP of Operations at Sauna House, where she brings over a decade of experience in hospitality and team management to her role. She believes that in order to build transformative wellness experiences, you must start by building confident teams and happy bathhouse communities. Be sure to take notes as Jen shares: * Always be open to new opportunities and meeting new people, you never know where they may lead * Why it’s important to provide a lot of grace for people in your ecosystem * Why it’s crucial to not hire someone who is a jerk even if they could be a great value add in terms of skill set for your business * How writing things down can make you more productive * Why realizing there are people who want to help and accepting their help will fast track your road to success Be prepared to look at your business in a new way with Jen’s inspiring insights & tips! Follow the Local Business Hacks Podcast for more inspiring interviews, hacks, and insider secrets to help grow your fitness business.

Join us as we uncover the secrets to fitness franchise ownership success with Russ Yeager, the owner of Fitness Together Dunwoody and Johns Creek. Russ shares his invaluable insights and experiences, offering key tips and strategies for thriving in the competitive fitness industry. Russ Yeager is a body, health, and life transformation coach who helps men and women create a life they love by first getting the body, health, and abundant energy they desire without starving themselves, giving up the foods they love, or having their lives revolve around working out. Russ owns the premier private personal training studios in Atlanta, Ga, Fitness Together, located in Dunwoody and Johns Creek. Russ and his team also train and coach clients virtually throughout the US as well as internationally. Russ and his team have helped tens of thousands of people transform their bodies and lives, and are on a mission to help 100 Million! Russ is the author of “Live Longer, Feel Better, and Look Great Naked!”, and speaks all over the world including prestigious stages such as Grant Cardone’s 10X GrowthCon and the Entrepreneurs on Fire Podcast. Russ is also an investor with a multimillion-dollar real estate portfolio, and has a mission to be involved as an investor in every business sector so that he can create massive diversified passive income, and do lots of good stuff in the world! Be sure to take notes as Russ shares: * Why, as a business owner, it’s important to understand sales & marketing and that cashflow is the bloodline of your business * How determination can lead to success * Why customer service is just as important as sales and marketing * How pivoting your business model can carry you through tough times and even open up opportunities you didn’t know existed Be prepared to be inspired to take your business to the next level with Russ’s inspiring insights & tips! Follow the Local Business Hacks Podcast for more inspiring interviews, hacks, and insider secrets to help grow your business.

Are you a business owner interested in franchising your business? Are you part of a franchise and would like to see it grow? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Kelli Schroeder, VP of Franchise Development at WellBiz Brands shares stories from her career in franchising as well as tips she’s learned along the way. Kelli Schroeder has spent 15+ years spearheading international business development projects across franchise, social enterprise, retail, non-profit and government agencies. Kelli is currently the VP of Franchise Development at WellBiz Brands, Inc. During her career, Kelli led the domestic franchise development efforts for SUCCESS Space, international franchise development for Wingstop Restaurants International, lived in Africa serving as the Vice President of International Franchise Development for Jibu, a safe drinking water social enterprise, and led new franchise launches across 40+ countries, globally. Kelli has an international MBA from EAE Business School (Barcelona), is a graduate of The University of Alabama and Georgetown University, and is a Certified Franchise Executive (CFE). Kelli lives in New York with her husband, daughter Elle and rescue pup, Teddy. Be prepared to take your learn more about franchsing with Kelli’s inspiring tips! Follow the Local Business Hacks podcast [https://anchor.fm/lbh-referrizer] for more inspiring interviews, hacks, and insider secrets to help grow your business.

Are you a business owner who wishes your business was more successful and that you had a team in place that you could trust? Do you wish your business attracted more customers and generated more revenue? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Alejandra Font, the Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Camp Transformation Center shares her story and the secrets for business success that she’s learned along the way. Alejandra Font is the Co-Founder of The Camp Transformation Center. She has almost 20 years of entrepreneurial experience and over a decade of founding The Camp Transformation Center. Her passion for fitness and transformation led her to start The Camp TC, a fitness brand that has impacted thousands of lives. Alejandra runs 2 companies in the health and fitness space, The Camp Franchise Systems with over 150 sold locations, and Myo Sports Nutrition, a supplement and apparel line.  Alejandra has been able to scale her businesses with a focus on developing strong teams that are customer-centric with an emphasis on community building. She has a Bachelors Degree in Sociology and has competed in 3 NPC Bodybuilding competitions, where she consistently placed between 1-2nd place.   Be prepared to take your business to the next level with Alejandra’s inspiring tips! Follow the Local Business Hacks podcast [https://anchor.fm/lbh-referrizer] for more inspiring interviews, hacks, and insider secrets to help grow your business.