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August 29, 2022 49 mins

“Life is a game. And the best storyteller wins. That simple. If somebody tells me that their sales are slow, then I tell them, well tell a better story. “

Storytelling really is the name of the game - in business and life!

And nobody tells a better story than today's podcast guest, Roger Harvey.

This man has impacted so many people and molded many careers in the fitness industry including mine.

We have known each other for over 20 years and I’m still learning so much from him!

Today’s episode is jam packed with stories everyone can learn from:

  • Crisis management
  • Using the word family in business
  • What is means to truly be a leader
  • Understanding and managing expectations
  • Developing staff
  • The role of vulnerability

Tune into the conversation here: https://www.vanessaseveriano.com/podcast

ABOUT THE HOST

Vanessa Severiano has two decades of experience creating, developing and growing brands in the fitness & wellness industry. Learn more about 1:1 mentoring with Vanessa:

https://www.vanessaseveriano.com/consulting

ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST

Roger Harvey is an experienced Consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the health wellness and fitness industry. Skilled in Operations Management, Coaching, Team Building, Leadership, and Marketing. Strong consulting professional with a Bachelor’s Degree focused in Movement Science from University of Michigan School of Kinesiology. Past roles include, but are not limited to:

13 years Chief Operating Officer at Crunch

2 years Chief Operating Officer at Shecky's Media

5 years Chief Operating Officer at Cyc Fitness

18 months Chief Executive Officer at Switch Playground

14 months Chief Executive Officer at NYSC

Learn about Roger here: www.whatisrogeRradio.com

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