On today’s episode, Mark Nguyen shares his story of fleeing Vietnam and coming to America at the age of 2.

From the U.S. Department of State, founding and growing two companies (Planet LA Records & The Well Network), and teaching, Mark’s story is one of persistence, resilience, and creativity.

Enjoy!

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Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction

01:17 – Mark's Immigration Journey

03:45 – Education and Early Career

07:45 – Founding Planet LA Records

09:37 – Business Model & Brand Partnerships

22:40 – Evolution to The Well Network

25:17 – Membership Structure & Revenue Model

30:24 – Career Evolution & Background

33:15 – Events & Community Building

37:21 – Expanding Beyond CPG into Wellness

40:30 – Teaching & Education Journey

42:20 – Building Community & Overcoming Obstacles

On today’s episode, I am joined by J.J. Creegan, COO of Orangetheory Fitness.

J.J. shares his story, from his early beginnings of stacking weights in South Florida to becoming the chief operating officer of one of the world's leading boutique fitness brands, Orangetheory Fitness.

J.J.’s story is one of persistence, adaptability, and resilience. He shares a wealth of wisdom for any entrepreneur or investor in the fitness industry seeking to profit from doing good for their employees, customers, and community.

Enjoy!

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Connect with J.J. 👇:

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/JJCreegan

Personal Site: https://www.jjcreegan.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjcreegan/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jcreegan/

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Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction

01:30 - Fitness Journey & Early Career

02:57 - Growing with Planet Fitness

06:02 - Launching Youfit Gyms

11:00 - Joining Orange Theory Fitness

15:20 - Secrets of Orange Theory's Success

19:47 - Insights on Fitness Franchising

30:37 - Books & Industry Trends

34:45 - GLP-1s

36:57 - Orange Theory’s Growth & Closing Thoughts

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