Episode 505
Scaling Success: The Entrepreneurial Journey and Health Wisdom of HotWorx Founder Steve Smith
Scaling Success: The Entrepreneurial Journey and Health Wisdom of HotWorx Founder Steve Smith
In this episode of The Jason Wright Show, Jason interviews Steve Smith, the founder and CEO of HotWorx. They discuss Steve's inspirational journey from opening his first fitness business in 1996 to scaling HotWorx to over 800 franchise locations. Steve shares insights into his innovative combination of infrared sauna and yoga, offering the benefits of time-efficient workouts. The discussion covers Steve's athletic background, his strategic pivots in business, the importance of targeted customer culture, and the health benefits of infrared sauna and fitness. The episode also delves into Steve's personal fitness regimen and his adventurous pursuits like mountain climbing.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview
00:35 Steve Smith's Entrepreneurial Journey
01:14 The Concept of Hot Works
01:32 Steve Smith's Background and Achievements
03:05 Interview Begins: Steve Smith's Insights
04:28 The Birth of Hot Works
17:58 Challenges and Successes in Business
24:52 Health Benefits of Infrared Sauna
32:33 Discussing the Comfort Crisis
33:41 The Challenge of Yoga
35:11 Franchising Insights for Entrepreneurs
38:22 Building the Right Customer Culture
44:13 Steve's Fitness and Nutrition Routine
48:29 Mountain Climbing Adventures
59:14 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans