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May 2024
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Can You Build a Successful Fitness Busin...

Mike Vacanti | Jordan Syatt
About this episode

In this episode, we discuss if it's possible to build a successful fitness business without social media. (Hint: it is.) We also dive into ripping vapes (lol), the best resources for coaches, and more.


We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to join us in The Online Fitness Business Mentorship, you can grab your seat at https://www.fitnessbusinessmentorship.com


Thank you!

-J & M


WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5yMS3H_ilrQ


TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — There is only ONE week left (ends Tuesday 5/21/2024) for the Mentorship sale—link in the description to apply

(02:51) — Algorithms, social media addiction, & Jordan's Shabbat experiment

(12:18) — We've been pretty hard on cities lately...

(18:11) — The proliferation of vape & nicotine use/abuse

(23:28) — Is social media necessary to build a fitness business in today's world?

(30:53) — Mike isn't the ONLY one fat-shaming Jordan

(34:06) — The BEST tactics (resources, equipment, education, etc.) to start your fitness journey

(47:32) — Don't forget to join the Mentorship while the price is the LOWEST it'll ever be again (sale ends 5/21/2024 - link in the description to apply)


You can find a full transcript of this episode by clicking here


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© 2024 Michael Vacanti & Jordan Syatt

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