285. Robert Hammond, President & CSO of Therme Group US
Today, I'm joined by Robert Hammond, president & CSO of Therme Group US. After co-founding New York's High Line, Robert is now helping Therme bring thermal bathing to America through large-scale wellness destinations. In this episode, we discuss reimagining social bathing culture across US urban centers. We also cover: Creating affordable wellness spaces for the masses The social and spiritual benefits of communal bathing Building destinations that generate tax revenue and jobs Subscribe to the podcast → insider.fitt.co/podcast Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribeFollow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider Website: https://www.thermegroup.com/therme-group-us Therme Group IG: https://www.instagram.com/thermegroup Robert’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/thehighlineguy/ The Culture of Bathing Newsletter: https://cultureofbathing.substack.com/ The Culture of Bathing IG: https://www.instagram.com/cultureofbathing - The Fitt Insider Podcast is brought to you by EGYM. Visit EGYM.com to learn more about its smart workout solutions for fitness and health facilities. Fitt Talent: https://talent.fitt.co/ Consulting: https://consulting.fitt.co/ Investments: https://capital.fitt.co/ Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:15) Robert's background and Therme's scale (03:00) How Therme's model differs from American wellness concepts (05:00) The three main areas: Play, Relax, and Restore (07:15) Creating an indoor tropical experience year-round (08:45) Bathing as a universal cultural experience (10:45) The social aspect as the "sticky" part of the bathing business (12:30) Using scale to keep prices accessible (14:15) Working with cities to develop urban locations (16:30) Creating new downtown destinations and tax revenue (18:30) The Peter Attia effect on wellness adoption (21:15) How different bathing businesses serve different needs (24:15) Making bathing inclusive and body-positive (27:00) Marketing wellness vs. marketing fun (29:45) The social value of bathing experiences (31:30) The meditation-like quality of bathing (33:30) The beginning of a bathing movement (35:15) Democratizing wellbeing through scale (37:00) Conclusion
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284. Robby Sansom, Co-Founder & CEO of Force of Nature
Today, I'm joined by Robby Sansom, co-founder & CEO of Force of Nature. Setting a new standard for the industry, Force of Nature delivers pasture-raised, 100% grass-finished, nutrient-dense proteins that prioritize animal welfare and soil regeneration. In this episode, we discuss building a radically transparent, values-driven meat company. We also cover: The real cost of cheaply produced food Reshaping consumer perception and habits Restoring ecosystems with climate-friendly farming Subscribe to the podcast → insider.fitt.co/podcastSubscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribeFollow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider Force of Nature Website: https://forceofnature.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/forceofnaturemeats/ The Fitt Insider Podcast is brought to you by EGYM. Visit EGYM.com to learn more about its smart workout solutions for fitness and health facilities. Fitt Talent: https://talent.fitt.co/Consulting: https://consulting.fitt.co/Investments: https://capital.fitt.co/ Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:30) Force of Nature's mission (04:00) Problems with our current food system (06:30) Agriculture's impact on global land use (09:00) Misaligned incentives in food production (12:30) Creating transparency and authenticity in meat production (16:15) How Force of Nature ensures quality and integrity (18:45) Testing every batch for antibiotic residue (21:15) Connecting consumers back to their food system (24:30) Changing consumer perception about food pricing (28:15) The commoditization of chicken and its problems (31:45) Force of Nature's poultry program and higher standards (35:15) The ancestral blend and incorporating organ meats (37:30) Future roadmap (40:00) Conclusion
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283. Pete Hull, Founder and CEO of Fitstop
Today, I'm joined by Pete Hull, founder and CEO of Fitstop. With 165 locations across four countries, it hosts team-based workouts combining functional strength, metabolic conditioning, and social connection. In this episode, we discuss the brand’s approach to results-driven social fitness. We also cover: Fostering genuine community Finding the right franchise partners Adapting the Aussie-born concept to the US Subscribe to the podcast → insider.fitt.co/podcastSubscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribeFollow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider Website: https://fitstop.com/ FitStop IG: https://www.instagram.com/fitstopfitness/ Pete’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/peterhull The Fitt Insider Podcast is brought to you by EGYM. Visit EGYM.com to learn more about its smart workout solutions for fitness and health facilities. Fitt Talent: https://talent.fitt.co/Consulting: https://consulting.fitt.co/Investments: https://capital.fitt.co/ Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:30) Fitstop background (02:15) Social strength training (04:00) From motocross athlete to fitness entrepreneur (06:00) The Fitstop training methodology (08:15) Creating genuine community in group fitness (11:15) Making training accessible (14:30) The social aspect of strength training (17:45) Functional fitness for everyday life (19:45) Expanding into the U.S. market (22:30) Finding the right franchise partners (24:15) Adapting the concept for the American market (26:15) Technology and performance tracking (28:30) Supporting members' wellbeing beyond workouts (31:00) The Australian fitness boom (32:30) Future roadmap (35:00) Conclusion
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282. Tom Leverton, CEO of Purpose Brands
Today, I'm joined by Tom Leverton, CEO of Purpose Brands. The product of the recent merger between Self Esteem Brands (Anytime Fitness, Bar Method, Basecamp Fitness, and more) and Orangetheory Fitness, Purpose Brands is a health and wellness supergroup serving 6M+ members. In this episode, we discuss integrating two fitness powerhouses to create a global ecosystem. We also cover: • Strategies for international franchise expansion • Using tech to enhance member experience and results • Balancing individual brand identities while building synergies Subscribe to the podcast → insider.fitt.co/podcast Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider Anytime Fitness - https://www.anytimefitness.com/ Orangetheory Fitness - https://www.orangetheory.com/ Bar Method - https://barmethod.com/ Basecamp Fitness - https://www.basecampfitness.com/ Waxing the City - https://www.waxingthecity.com/ Stronger U - https://strongeru.com/ - The Fitt Insider Podcast is brought to you by EGYM. Visit EGYM.com to learn more about its smart workout solutions for fitness and health facilities. Fitt Talent: https://talent.fitt.co/ Consulting: https://consulting.fitt.co/ Investments: https://capital.fitt.co/ Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:45) How Purpose Brands came together (02:45) Tom's background and interest in health & wellness (04:45) Managing the integration of two fitness companies (06:15) Finding synergies and testing new membership models (08:30) White space opportunities and international expansion (10:30) Evolving Orangetheory programming (13:15) Expanding modalities and potential acquisitions (14:30) Incorporating nutrition and holistic wellness services (16:30) Technology integration and fitness wearables (19:30) Creating a global fitness platform with purpose (21:30) The importance of founder-led culture (23:15) Tom's leadership approach and integration priorities (26:30) Future initiatives and growth priorities (28:45) Conclusion
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281. Ariana Thacker, Founder & CEO of MoldCo
Today, I'm joined by Ariana Thacker, founder and CEO of MoldCo. Born from personal experience, the company is revolutionizing treatment for mold-related illness by combining specialized testing, personalized protocols, and ongoing R&D. In this episode, we discuss building a healthcare platform for mold toxicity. We also cover: • Mold exposure’s impact on 30–40M Americans • Making the “Shoemaker Protocol” treatment more accessible • Building a company that bridges care delivery with cutting-edge research Subscribe to the podcast → insider.fitt.co/podcast Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider Website: https://www.moldco.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/themoldcompany/ - The Fitt Insider Podcast is brought to you by EGYM. Visit EGYM.com to learn more about its smart workout solutions for fitness and health facilities. Fitt Talent: https://talent.fitt.co/ Consulting: https://consulting.fitt.co/ Investments: https://capital.fitt.co/ Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:40) Ariana’s journey to MoldCo (03:20) Identifying mold exposure (04:40) The prevalence of mold issues in homes and buildings (06:00) Understanding mold toxicity symptoms and biomarkers (07:40) The broken healthcare journey for mold patients (10:20) Finding evidence-based solutions with the Shoemaker protocol (12:40) Market size and impact (14:40) From VC to founder (18:20) Raising capital for an unconventional healthcare startup (21:20) Growing mainstream awareness of environmental toxins (23:20) Pioneering the standard of care for mold toxicity (25:40) Using existing medications versus developing new treatments (29:40) Expanding beyond mold (32:00) Current operations and patient experience (35:00) Nationwide expansion plans (36:00) Making lab testing affordable and accessible (37:40) Conclusion
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