Inside SSP

Episode 38: The Origin Stories

In this episode we finally do something we probably should have done a long time ago — sit down and actually introduce ourselves. Chris and Nat get into how they each found their way into fitness, the early experiences that shaped how they coach, and the moments that made SSP feel not just possible but necessary. There's real talk about career changes, self-doubt, and what it actually takes to bet on yourself. Plus some coaching philosophy, a nerdy detour into movement and exercise selection, and enough banter at the end to remind you that we genuinely enjoy doing this.

Episode 37: Explaining our Hiatus and The Keys to Scaling Semi Private Personal Training

Coaches Chris and Nat are back covering a range of topics, including an apology and explanation for the delay in podcasting, the transition to a new role as Chief Brand Officer, the launch of an ambassador program, challenges and learnings from opening new locations, staffing and onboarding challenges, scaling personalized programming, efficiency and empowerment in semi-private training, and the importance of client experience and comfort. The discussion emphasizes the need for a system to maintain brand integrity, the impact of scaling personalized programming, and the unsung beauty of semi-private training in empowering clients and creating a welcoming environment.

Episode 36: First Pod of the New Year! 2025 recap & looking ahead

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Welcome back to another episode of Inside SSP and our first episode of 2026! I know we say this a lot... but you'll want to stick around because this year is going to be EXCITING! Coaches Chris & Nat recap learnings both on the business and the fitness side from 2025 and talk about how they plan to apply those moving forward! As always, thanks for being here!

Episode 35: Rhode Island, Denver, and Ballard Opening Recap

Hello lovely podcast listeners! Coach Chris and Coach Nat are back with a LOT to discuss: our trip to Rhode Island for a public speaking school, our trip to Denver for the Business for Unicorns Retreat, and opening our fourth gym: SSP Ballard! We finished the episode with some hot takes & what we're reading - thanks for listening!

Episode 34: Expansion, Weighted Vests, and Chris ranting about Hyrox... again

Hey team! Welcome back to Inside SSP with Coach Chris and Coach Nat. This week we give you the inside scoop on the Ballard expansion & chat about how we onboard new coaches at SSP. Then we dive into the trend of weighted vests and make sure to listen for our predictions on what the next fitness trend will be (not that we really participate in trends ;) ). Thanks for listening!