Why I Chose Fitness Over Food - a New Career Path

I’ve taken the leap into completely new terrain and I am not looking back! …Except to call forth the best of the best and share this possibility with the brilliant hearts and minds who are feeling burnout after years of working in the restaurant and other service industries. After 30 years of a passion driven career in food, I am now working with a legacy brand of fitness that is built upon the foundation of transforming people because this is what these times are asking of us, to transform. And I am in awe of what is possible.

Now, I am proud to be the COO of the Crunch Fitness - Undefeated Tribe with our HQ here in Austin, TX. When Tony Hartl asked me to join his team, it was a liberating moment for me. As a mission-based CEO/Founder, Tony’s mission is transforming people through a vision to create the best place to work and work out. Simply stated, there is nothing more satisfying than transformation; and this team, community, and work environment does not disappoint. The thoughtfulness and insight co-created as a team inspires me in a way that meat and potatoes never could. We’re taking this vision all the way with an epic model for growth that motivates with a fervor even when other industries are truly struggling.

The real draw for me was this idea of “transforming people”. My entire career has been based on feeding people while establishing leadership structures that can ensure growth and scale while maintaining award winning quality and customer satisfaction. Now, beyond the food, I can be a part of actual and tangible change for people in their lives. It starts on the physical with fitness but we all know how working out directly impacts our mental and emotional health positively as well.?

Everyone who comes through our doors in the fitness arena is motivated to improve their lives! I just couldn’t say that before with food. People came to eat, but generally didn’t make progress in changing their lives for the better. And I’ve been motivated to uplevel my personal game too, leaving me feeling healthier and more inspired!?

Growth & Impact

Our team is vitally growth oriented and we’re out to scale from where we are today with 5 gyms to 20 gyms by the end of 2023. Innovative marketing techniques, a distinct philosophy of personal development, and an empowered company culture all seed the foundation for this vision to become a reality. We are seeking Managing Partners to help us take our organization to the next level - a unique approach in the fitness space that we’re proud of. We’ve also maintained the hunger of a true start-up with our tenacious attitude as fuel to inspire our momentum. Currently we’re at 440 employees while paving the way for 2,000 more in the next two years.

The Great Resignation

I’ve quickly realized that our company offers an empowering solution to those who are joining “The Great Resignation” as well as to leaders in industries that have suffered immensely during the pandemic.?

Fitness makes people feel better all around. We are high energy, dynamic and fueled with endurance that keeps things interesting. Our team culture thrives because we all support each other. The biggest pain point of any restaurant manager is people not showing up for work. Here, we show up, we interact, and we provide a service that is deeply appreciated by our guests.

The hospitality business is a noble calling for those in service, and it feeds those of us inside of it on so many levels of satisfaction. So how can we be a solution to what is happening in labor across the board?

Well, right now:

• 4 million people have left their jobs and no one is running to fill them. Most have felt stagnant or exhausted and the pandemic gave us all an opportunity to reconsider how we are pursuing our livelihood.
• Everyone is looking to find alternative employment opportunities that they feel passionate about; to have a sense of autonomy and feel supported simultaneously.
• Culture is key, no one wants to work in a boring environment that is less than inspiring without room for empowered personal development.

What we offer is an empowered work environment that inspires personal growth whether you are seeking it or not. The opportunities to take on more responsibility and leadership are plentiful as we are growing at a steady clip. This is not monotonous work! The atmosphere is lively, fun, and you are encouraged to work out and provide yourself the time for well-being. We like to walk the talk here.

Our Community?

From our Trainers to our Assistant General Managers to Managing Partners, everyone here is a leader with passion and integrity. It takes a certain type of person who excels at bringing their best into their work environment and everyone here truly uplevels our community on a daily basis. Fitness creates a fun working environment and encourages us to bring our muscle to the fire of transformation. We live this through our accountability and responsibility of self as well as our dedication to the excellence of our organization as a team.

Your Opportunity

We are inviting Managing Partners candidates who are willing and committed to having some skin in the game. To develop with us as entrepreneurs in service of changing people’s lives for the better. We are growing like crazy and are inviting those who have worked in restaurant and hospitality, and those from other industries seeking a change to take the leap into fitness.

If you are a self-starter and want to change lives, you can have both the freedom and autonomy to lead without carrying all the risk of a typical startup on your own shoulders.?

• We are a Partnership Program - you will feel deeply supported by your market partner and have a voice at the table.
• Share in Profits - you invest in us and we invest in you.
• Single Unit Proprietors - an incredible opportunity to grow your business. Start here and let’s see where we can grow together.
• Be your own boss - you are in charge and responsible for what happens within your gym. We trust you to take it as far as you can with access to all the support you need.

Why fitness is a better choice than food right now

Our partners are making six figures anywhere from 120k-140k per year! Do the math compared to what is possible in the restaurant space at 70k-90k and it is easy to see the value in considering fitness as your next career move.

The common headaches and pain points of the food industry and restaurant management just don’t exist here. People love their jobs, they show up for work and you won’t find yourself on the line or pulling a position because of no-shows. Overall fitness provides a quality of life that surpasses food. Why??

• Our members are motivated to change their lives and you are a part of that.
• Employees show up for work, they want to be there.
• Workloads are shared amongst the team, you don’t have to carry it yourself.
• Fitness minimizes the pain points of the service industry as it makes people feel better in general.

I am thrilled to have made this shift in my life, just ask my wife and you’ll hear how I’ve improved my attitude already : ). There is a different air in fitness, it’s called transformation. I fully recommend that you come check us out for a partnership opportunity. We are seeking gritty entrepreneur types who want to have a voice at the table and work with the best minds in the industry. Those who want to learn and develop at a lightning pace and are ready for the adventure. See you there!