The CEO Story
Learning from the best in the business leads to success, and all successful people have mentors in their lives. Each Tuesday and Thursday, join Kc Chohan, the CEO and Founder of Together CFO, as he interviews guests who are at the top of their fields and sharing the stories that enable their success. If you have a business, side hustle, or just want to hear some great career advice, this is the podcast for you.
The CEO Story
1: Founder of The Fitness Industry with Eric Levine
Welcome to the 10th episode of The CEO Story Podcast!
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In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Eric Levine - a global fitness expert who has paved the way for how gyms operate today. Eric Levine started in the fitness industry in 1979, when he was the first franchisee for Golds Gym, and opened up a chain of six clubs. These six clubs were the most profitable in the entire Gold’s chain of more than 100 clubs.
During that time Eric established Super Gym Advertising and Marketing company, the exclusive worldwide agency for all Gold’s Gyms, winning many international awards including the silver medal at Cannes! Eric then became a partner with Ray Wilson Family Fitness Centers, which grew to 72 locations. Eric went on to Asia and created California Fitness in Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, and Australia. His clubs broke every imaginable record for fitness centers around the world. Eric then sold the chain of California Fitness centers to 24Hour Fitness, retaining a share in that company.
In 2004 24Hour Fitness sold for an incredible US$1,700,000,000. Eric was also the founder of Planet Yoga and Bikram Yoga in Asia, the first large yoga studios anywhere! Eric is currently an investor with Mark Mastrov in New Evolution Ventures which owns and manages such companies as UFC gyms worldwide. Eric has an exciting new company, combining with Revolution Precrafted, in a partnership with world champion boxing legend Manny Pacquiao! The new company is called HiTT by Manny and provides a boxing and full-body workout in a boutique setting. Eric is also the CEO of Eric Levine Global Fitness Expert, a fitness consulting company specializing in all aspects of the industry!
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