How To Succeed In The Fitness Industry with the CEO of UFC GYM, Adam Sedlack
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Episode Guest
Adam Sedlack grew up in Albany Oregon, and attended college at the University of Nebraska. He made his journey out west to San Diego California where he obtained a summer job at Family Fitness Center which was later acquired by 24 Hour Fitness. What started as a temporary ambition soon turned into a career as he experienced almost every job in a gym including but not limited to the front desk, trainer, salesperson, assistant general manager, and general manager.
A fitness industry veteran, Adam has more than three decades of leadership expertise, with 12 of those years dedicated to his role as UFC GYM’s president before becoming UFC GYM’s CEO. He joined UFC GYM as a co-founder and helped build the concept from the ground up – it was the first major brand extension of UFC. Through Adam’s vision and leadership, UFC GYM’s footprint has grown to include more than 160 locations throughout 37 countries and continues to expand and evolve with new locations, the introduction of the company’s new UFC FIT concept, new technology for group fitness and the gyms, a live streaming workout platform, domestic and international franchise growth, and more.
How To Succeed In The Fitness Industry with the CEO of UFC GYM, Adam Sedlack
Episode intro
Are you new to the fitness industry and looking for tips on how to be successful? Have you been running your fitness for years and love learning from industry leaders? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as the CEO of UFC GYM, Adam Sedlack shares important insights he’s learned over the years that will motivate you and help you get ahead in your career.
Adam Sedlack grew up in Albany Oregon, and attended college at the University of Nebraska, He made his journey out west to San Diego California where he obtained a summer job at Family Fitness Center which was later acquired by 24 Hour Fitness. What started as a temporary ambition soon turned into a career as he experienced almost every job in a gym including but not limited to the front desk, trainer, salesperson, assistant general manager, and general manager.
A fitness industry veteran, Adam has more than three decades of leadership expertise, with 12 of those years dedicated to his role as UFC GYM’s president before becoming UFC GYM’s CEO. He joined UFC GYM as a co-founder and helped build the concept from the ground up – it was the first major brand extension of UFC. Through Adam’s vision and leadership, UFC GYM’s footprint has grown to include more than 160 locations throughout 37 countries and continues to expand and evolve with new locations, the introduction of the company’s new UFC FIT concept, new technology for group fitness and the gyms, a live streaming workout platform, domestic and international franchise growth, and more.
Be sure to take notes as Adam shares the importance of:
- Keeping your eyes open for new opportunities
- Having people around you that pull you up rather than down
- Always being the least skilled person in the room
- Attention to detail and how when it is intersected with personality and passion it can create incredible results
- Remembering that everyone has their own story and they are writing their own book
Get motivated to take your fitness career to the next level with Adam’s wisdom and advice - let’s get hacking!
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