Sweat, Screws and Success - Fitness Equipment Service Industry with Scott Jennings from Service RX

In episode 4 of Fix Your Gym, Adam Niffen welcomes his guest, Scott Jennings, as he shares his insights on personal development and the growth of the service side of the industry. They underscore the significance of finding a mentor or influencer who aligns with one's values as they emphasize the importance of unity, alignment, and personal development for the success of an organization. They assert that when everyone is united and growing together, the organization can thrive and achieve its goals.

Tune in for an insightful conversation about personal growth and entrepreneurship in the fitness industry.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:00:29] Franchising in the Fitness Industry.

[00:09:25] Franchising Experiences

[00:11:45] Becoming Synonymous with an Industry.

[00:20:26] Immature Leadership in Clubs.

[00:24:36] Bringing Back Team Meetings.

[00:27:02] Industry Growth and Maturity.

[00:31:30] Training and Industry Potential.

[00:35:26] Service Providers and their Qualifications.

[00:43:07] Taking Care of the Shell.

In this episode, Adam Niffen and Scott Jennings emphasize the importance of finding a mentor or influencer whose style and teachings resonate with oneself. They also acknowledge their own learning pace, admitting that it took them a considerable amount of time to reach their current level of understanding. They emphasize the importance of not only developing oneself but also developing others, as the success of an organization relies on the growth of its leader and team.

In addition, Adam and Scott believe that for an organization to thrive, unity and alignment are crucial. They assert that when the team shares a common vision and goals, they are stronger together. They then further highlight the importance of vulnerability and openly acknowledging weaknesses as a part of effective leadership. They believe that creating an environment of trust and support fosters growth.

QUOTES

• "We can start a business just with our brains, you know, and sweat equity." - Scott Jennings
• "What the organization is always as great as its leader." - Scott Jennings
• “It's all about developing people. And I can't develop people. I can only develop people as much as I develop myself.” - Adam Niffen
• "Team meetings have absolutely transformed our business. I love it. And it's a non-negotiable… It just keeps you guys close together and things like that and keeps you on the right path." - Adam Niffen
• "We're a company that delivers on the promise that is constantly broken by others." - Scott Jennings
• "We need well-rounded conversations for us to be a healthier organization for those who use us." - Scott Jennings

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Adam Niffen

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-niffen-6baba7170/

Scott Jennings

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scott.jennings.180/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-jennings-8591a234/

WEBSITE

Stride Fitness Solutions: https://stridefitnesssolutions.com/