In this episode of The Best You Podcast, Nick sits down with Stephen Smith, the founder and CEO of HOTWORX—a fast-growing fitness franchise blending heat, infrared sauna, and virtual instruction to create one of the most unique workouts on the market.
Stephen shares his entrepreneurial journey, beginning with opening a gym at just 23 years old, to successfully scaling Planet Beach and later launching HOTWORX, now a powerhouse brand in the fitness space. But this episode is about more than just business. We dive into leadership, family, personal evolution, and what Stephen’s learned by balancing the demands of growth with staying grounded at home.
What You’ll Learn:
● How Stephen grew Planet Beach and HOTWORX into franchise empires
● The leadership strategies that keep hundreds of franchisees aligned
● What he's changed his mind about in fitness after decades in the industry
● How fatherhood shaped his leadership—and vice versa
● Stephen’s current workout routine and how he stays sharp
🎯 Whether you're a fitness entrepreneur, a business leader, or just someone trying to grow in both your work and personal life—this one’s packed with gold.
👉 Listen now: www.nickcarrier.com/stephensmithbestyou
Website: https://www.hotworx.net/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotworxceo/?hl=en
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