Ep 304 - The New Enemy of The Fitness Industry I Jarrod Saracco

On this week’s episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, our guest is Jarrod Saracco, an industry veteran who at the age of 17 gained his first accreditation as a PT and by 18, had established himself as the youngest medical exercise specialist in the United States, specializing in pre and post rehab. In 2020, Jarrod became COO of World Gym International, responsible for the commercial and operational success of 225 facilities across 15 countries. Whilst in this role he continued to grow his full-service Health Club Doctor consultancy brand. Today, Jarrod’s work takes him all over the world, working directly with club operators to maximize profits and accelerate business growth, as well as sharing his experience and insights via keynote speeches at international conferences and trade shows. Today, Jarrod Saracco talks about: ● A controversial fitness industry news story hitting the headlines ● The importance of having tough conversations in order to drive change  ● Both the generational and cultural shift taking place within fitness  ● The positive, and negative role media can play in ‘PR-ing’ the industry  ● The fear of voicing an opinion in case of criticism  ● The power of gym culture ● The power our industry has to impact change This is a thought-provoking conversation and we'd love your thoughts on it. To learn more about Jarrod Saracco, click here: https://www.healthclubdoctor.com/   #escapefitness #escapeyourlimits #jarrodsaracco #fitnessindustry #media #socialmedia #gymculture #strengthtraining #femalefitness   

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ESCAPE YOUR LIMITS: Inside the minds of fitness industry influencers. Find out what drives, fuels and motivates the leaders in health and fitness. Each episode of Escape Your Limits reveals the mental, physical and emotional ingredients involved in standing out above everybody else. Discover why successful people keep going when most people stop, and what keeps them going day after day. It’s not about shortcuts for dreamers; these people prove that constant hard work fueled by the right frame of mind is what makes dreams a reality. Join Matthew Januszek, co-founder of Escape Fitness, as he delves into the mindset of leadership and success. L.I.F.T.S: Every week, our intrepid hosts Matthew Januszek of Escape Fitness and Mo Iqbal of SweatWorks will discuss the breaking fitness industry news, providing their own perspective on the headlines whilst provoking thoughts and conversations. All delivered in a quick-fix, approximately 30-minute podcast.