2147: Why the Fitness/Health Industry is FAILING
Release Date: 08/24/2023
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info_outlineIn this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover five reason why the fitness and health industry is failing.
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Is the health & fitness space getting better or are we, as an industry, getting worse? (1:59)
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Will the cream rise to the top? (5:15)
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The problem with having a scarcity mindset. (11:17)
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5 Reasons Why the Fitness/Health Industry is FAILING.
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#1 - We communicate “perfect” too much. (13:43)
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#2 - We are condescending. (26:05)
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#3 - Zero empathy. (31:10)
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#4 Echo chamber. (33:40)
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#5 - We perpetuate righteousness or beauty too much. (40:11)
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