Small Biz Power
Courtney Bentley is the host of the Fit and Fabulous podcast. She holds certifications as a Personal Trainer and Behavioral Change specialist. She teaches people how to live a lifestyle of wellness.
info_outlineSmall Biz Power
The right coach can catapult your business. The wrong coach equals money and time wasted. In this episode of Small Biz Power, our guest is Tim Furlong, a nationally recognized speaker, facilitator & executive coach. Tim tackles business coaching qualifications, including the right questions to ask to determine if your coach is a good fit for you and more importantly if he or she is qualified to help you grow.
info_outlineSmall Biz Power
Our guest is, CEO of Miracle Flights, Mark Brown talks about the work Miracle Flights does to help sick children fly to other cities to get specialized care or second opinions. Mark has a business background. We talk about how that plays into how he runs the organization, and why he calls this the “best job in the world.”
info_outlineSmall Biz Power
“The average age of a mortgage professional is 56,” says Coby Baker, CEO of Alderus Mortgage. And yet the modern workforce is behind that by about 25 years. Find out what Cody Baker has to say about building a millennial-friendly culture in a traditional business.
info_outlineSmall Biz Power
What is the role of a chamber of commerce in the business community? It involves more than you might think. In this episode of Small Biz Power, our guest is Lisa Chao, the Vice President of Membership for the Henderson Chamber of Commerce.
info_outlineSmall Biz Power
On this episode of Small Biz Power, we’re talking to the amazing social media team at the city of Las Vegas. This small, but mighty team manages the city’s communication strategy on all of its social platforms – from Facebook to Twitter to Instagram to Snapchat to YouTube. Learn how their strategy can help small businesses grow their social media footprint.
info_outlineSmall Biz Power
My guest for this episode is Bret Fitzgerald, VP of Corporate Communications & Education at Las Vegas Athletic Clubs.
info_outlineSmall Biz Power
Have you ever felt like you were paddling in a “circle of frustration” in your business? My guest on this episode of Small Biz Power wants you to stop doing that. has 20 years experience as a CPA, clean-up CFO and C-Level Executive. He grew tired of treating the financial symptoms of organizational dysfunction. Yet he found that there was really nothing in business books, even in business school curriculum to address the root cause of the problems. So he decided to tackle that himself and he wrote the book, . In this episode, we chat about what it takes to write a book as well...
info_outlineSmall Biz Power
In this episode of Small Biz Power, we're focusing on the power of podcasting to grow your business. My guest is Debbie DeChambeau, a Business Growth Strategist, National Speaker, Published Author and Podcast Host. Debbie has spent her entire career helping entrepreneurs: from creating business plans to implementing risk management programs and developing marketing blueprints. Now she spends her time helping organizations create podcasts to spread their message and reach a larger audience. Debbie and I have been working together on a podcasting for profits system for business....
info_outlineSmall Biz Power
This week on Small Biz Power, my buddy, , joins me in the co-host chair. We talk about the latest changes at Facebook, including their new mission statement and what it means for your company's Facebook strategy moving forward. Our guest is self-described recovering CPA, . We talk about why the safest place for your money may not be on Wall Street. Plus, Anthony's got great advice for building wealth in today's volatile times. .
info_outlineMy guest for this episode of Small Biz Power is Bret Fitzgerald, VP of Corporate Communications & Education at Las Vegas Athletic Clubs.
This is Bret’s 40th year in the fitness business. Bret is an Ironman Kona finisher and has participated in numerous Spartan races. His company, LVAC has more than 150,000 members in the greater Las Vegas area.
Two years ago, Bret had a life-changing experience, something you would not expect for a guy who’s focused on fitness for his entire life. We'll talk to Bret about his personal journey, and we'll delve into the changing face of the fitness industry in this episode of Small Biz Power.
Questions I Ask Bret:
- What’s the biggest change you’ve seen in the fitness industry since you started in it 40 years ago?
- How has the boutique fitness trend affected your big box gym model?
- What are you doing to inspire others after your life-changing event?
What You'll Learn If You Listen:
- Gyms, exercise equipment and exercise fads may change but it is the desire to improve and a love for exercise that drives people
- Bret shares his message for men who are 40+… what you need to be doing now to protect your health.
- What today's generation is looking for in their workouts and how it's different from previous generations
- The one quality gym instructors need to get people to keep coming to their classes
Links to Things We Talked About & Get in Touch with Bret: