Future of Fitness
Pat Rigsby - Franchising Reality Check: B2B Acquisition, Broker Dependency, and Loss of Control
From franchising fitness empires to developing the next generation of athletes — Pat Rigsby has seen it all, and he's not done yet. In this episode, Pat joins Eric to break down what's actually shifting in the fitness and sports performance industry in 2025, why the gap between "trainer who pays ren...
Mark Mastrov - The 24 Hour Fitness Acquisition: Mark Mastrov Returns with Long Range Capital
Mark Mastrov, founder of 24 Hour Fitness, sat down with Eric Malzone to reflect on decades of industry experience and where fitness is headed next. The conversation covered how consumer behavior has shifted dramatically post-pandemic, with younger generations leaning into fitness more than ever, and...
Anthony Geisler's Sequel Brands: Five Boutique Brands, Zero Debt, 100% Control
In this episode, Eric sits down with serial fitness entrepreneur Anthony Geisler to unpack his new venture, Sequel, why he’s doubling down on longevity, and how he sees the future of fitness shifting toward healthspan, tech-enabled training, and democratized wellness for the masses. ✨ Key takeaways...
Garrett Salpeter - The NeuFit Framework: Nervous System First, Tissue Second
In this episode, Eric Malzone sits down with Garrett Salpeter, founder of NeuFit and creator of the NEUBIE direct current device, to unpack how targeting the nervous system can dramatically speed up recovery, reduce chronic pain, and unlock higher levels of performance across rehab, fitness, and eve...
Mark Fisher - The Gym Owner's AI Stack: A Framework for 2026
In this episode, Eric Malzone sits down with Mark Fisher to dig into the messy, exciting reality of AI for brick-and-mortar gym owners, from overhyped agents and AI bubbles to very real, practical use cases that actually move the needle for local fitness businesses. TAKEAWAYS 🔥 How AI is both wild...