Lessons Learned from Owning Multiple Anytime Fitness Gyms | Jayne Szukalowski - 031

Gym Owner's Growth Zone

In this episode of the GOGZ podcast, host Andres speaks with Jayne Szukalowski, a multi-gym owner within the Fitness Gyms franchise. She shares her insights on leadership, team management, and personal growth.

Through her inspiring journey, she exemplifies the power of resilience, growth, and gratitude. As owning one business is hard enough, how can she run four without breaking down? Discover how she does it all and the lessons she has learned.

Jayne Background

• Jayne became a gym member of Anytime Fitness 14 years ago. During her time as a gym member, she fell in love with the franchise and wanted to work for them.
• She started off as a club manager and eventually worked her way to owning four gyms in several locations.
• Her gyms are located in St. Marie, Michigan, Marquette, Escanaba, and Iron Molten.

Support from KP Softworks

• Many gym owners struggle with finding the right employees to work in their gyms. Jayne provides advice on how to find the ideal candidates for your gym.
• She supports the KPI software to help provide guidance to employees. As the owner, you may not have all of the answers to your employee’s questions, so it’s essential to provide another way for your employees to receive answers from someone else.
• With the KPI software, employees can find guidance in booking appointments, understanding consultation, and handling leads.

What Helps Her Stay on Track?

• Running a business is no easy task, no matter what industry you’re in. Janye discusses what helps her stay on track, ensuring she gets everything done.
• The first thing she does every morning is meditate and practice gratitude. This helps her clear her mind and reminds her of the good in her life.
• Next, she reminds herself of her business mission. Janye believes every gym owner should make decisions based on their business goals.

"Being impactful and making a difference in someone's life, it's a powerful feeling. It's heartbreaking to lose someone like our club manager, but it also serves as a reminder of the importance of appreciating the present moment and cherishing the relationships we have." - Jayne Szukalowski

In this episode, you’ll hear the inspiring story of a gym owner who finds strength in her moments of challenge and tragedy. From reflecting on leadership practices to emphasizing the importance of gratitude and personal growth, she showed us the power of staying composed and embracing challenges. Jayne inspires us to nurture positive change within ourselves, our teams, and our communities.

Resources

Jayne Szukalowski LinkedIn

Anytime Fitness

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