In this episode of the Drop in CEO podcast, host Deb Coviello welcomes Terry Blachek, an accomplished entrepreneur and franchise leader with over 35 years of experience in the health, fitness, and consumer lifestyle sectors. Terry shares his journey from humble beginnings to scaling major fitness brands like Orange Theory Fitness, discusses the importance of clarity, business models, and mindset, and offers actionable advice for leaders looking to grow and sustain their businesses.
Episode Highlights:
- 2:22 — Terry’s entrepreneurial roots and early career in fitness and business
- 6:18 — The founding and explosive growth of Orange Theory Fitness
- 10:25 — The power of clarity, communication, and solving the right problem in business
- 19:36 — Mindset, overcoming adversity, and building a personal advisory board
Terry Blachek is an accomplished entrepreneur, speaker, and franchise leader with over 35 years in health, fitness, and lifestyle industries. As Managing Director at Franvest Capital Partners, he scales high-growth brands, including The Dog Stop. A founding partner of Orangetheory Fitness, he built Austin Fitness Group into 130+ studios and earned induction into the Orangetheory Hall of Fame. A recognized industry voice, he’s spoken at IHRSA, Disney Institute, and hosts the Tuesday with Terry podcast. Formerly an executive at Crunch, Lifestyle Family Fitness, and The Fitness Company, Terry continues to inspire leaders with his proven expertise in growth, culture, and performance.
Company Website: https://franvest.ca/our-team/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terry_blachek/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-blachek-78431a174/
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