030 - Zach Greenwald of Strength Ratio on Sustainable Fitness, Dealing with Pain, and Connecting with Customers

In this episode, we interview Zach Greenwald, co-founder of Strength Ratio, a strength-training and Olympic weightlifting gym located in Asheville, NC.

Here's What You'll Learn:

• The Strength Ratio approach and philosophy
• How Zach started Strength Ratio (note: it's the opposite of your average gym start-up path)
• The inverted gym growth model he followed and how it led to their success
• How pain and emotions are an important part of an athlete's training
• The single best marketing tactic that has worked for Strength Ratio
• Why taking the time to care, talk to, and listen to your customers is crucial
• Strength Ratio's unique follow-up and onboarding sequence
• Zach's daily routine (work starts at 5 AM)
• Zach's favorite things to do in Asheville

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Music by Commonwealth Choir

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