An IMPACT Man Changing Lives & Opening Gyms | Ep. 384 with Andrew Ruiz
Release Date: 10/07/2024
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info_outlineBuckle-up today my friends. International IMPACT Day is this week (October 10th). Therefore, I can think of no one better to be on the IMPACT SHOW podcast this week than a man who is creating a whole heck of a ton of IMPACT. His name is Andrew Ruiz and wait until you hear his inspiring story.
Andrew Ruiz is someone I’ve known for more than a dozen years. He started with me as a client when he was a college football player. Then he became an intern. A decade later, as a young father & husband, he enrolled in my God-Sized Dreams coaching program. And then he became part of my IMPACT-Coaching program for high-performers. And NOW, he is opening up our first proto-type IMPACT-X Performance brick & mortar franchise in Huntington Beach, CA. Let’s GOO!!!
Andrew is one of the sharpest, smartest, and most empathetic leaders I know and he’s doing amazing things both in his career as a leader within radiology at “C.H.O.C.” (Children’s Hospital of Orange County) and now within the fitness space as the proud owner of IMPACT-X Performance Huntington Beach (CA).
Here is some of what we talked about on this week’s IMPACT SHOW podcast:
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You are the proud new owner of IMPACT-X Performance in Huntington Beach, CA. Your Grand Opening is on Nov 7th. You are in the middle of a complete buildout as we speak as MOMENTUM FITNESS transforms to IXP. How are you feeling? What are you MOST EXCITED for with your IMPACT-X Performance business?
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How did all this come about?
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There are 4 pillars of IMPACT-X Performance…Fitness, Recovery, Life-coaching, and Faith. What are you MOST excited within these pillars? Which one of these pillars do you believe has the most growth opportunities?
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If you could look in a crystal ball or prognosticate the future, what is your vision of the future for your IXP? Where will you be in 5-10 years?
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Can you talk about the resources, mentorship, and guidance you’ve received throughout this journey of opening up an IMPACT-X Performance?
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You are leading the charge at IXP with long-time colleague and fitness industry standout Amanda Mittleman. Talk about that…
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As a leader (both at CHOC & IXP), what are Andrew Ruiz’s TOP 5 LEADERSHIP Principles?
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If someone was considering taking their current gym and partnering with us to become an IMPACT-X Performance, why would they WANT to or NOT WANT to do this…
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You are busy as heck. Lots going on these days. What are 3-5 of your TOP HABITS as a busy professional that’s keeping you sane.
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WHY are YOU doing all this?
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BE THE LIGHT. What does “BE THE LIGHT” mean to you and why are you so excited for IXP and our mission to BE THE LIGHT and create more IMPACT in communities across America?
Andrew is one of the best human-beings you will ever meet. He is full of empathy, compassion, and care, and truly wants to make a massive IMPACT in this world.
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** If you would like to learn more about IMPACT-X Performance, you can do so at www.IMPACTXfranchise.com or www.impactXperformance.com.
Andrew Ruiz, MBA, CRA
Owner, Certified IMPACT Mindset & Leadership Coach
Andrew’s life purpose is to lead and coach in a way that positively IMPACTs others and ultimately makes a difference.
Andrew is the Director of Imaging Services at Children’s Hospital of Orange County, a 334-bed Pediatric Level I Trauma Center, where he is responsible for the overall direction of the health system’s diagnostic and interventional radiology departments. He has been in the imaging field for the past 12 years and recently has become a certified Mindset & Leadership Coach so that he can continue to expand his ability to help others sustain ELITE performance and become the best version of themselves. Andrew’s passion for fitness, wellness, and personal growth has led him Todd Durkin, Travis Barnes, and the IMPACT-X Performance Franchise where he is looking to inspire countless individuals, maximize IMPACT and change lives.
He has his bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, master’s degree in Business Administration, and received his Certified Radiology Administrator (CRA) credential in 2020.
Family is everything to Andrew. He is a devoted husband and father of two amazing children. Spending as much quality time with them is his top priority, whether it be traveling, eating out, or a simple movie night. He absolutely loves to BBQ and watch football, baseball, and basketball. His favorite athlete of all-time is Kobe Bryant, and he prides himself on living life with the “Mamba Mentality” and never settling for mediocrity.