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How To Build A Rewarding & Fulfilling Career In The Fitness Industry with the CEO & President of MUV Brands, Joel Tallman

Episode Guest

Joel W. Tallman is the CEO/President of MUV Brands, a leading-edge multi-concept fitness products franchisor and operator. As founder of MUV Brands, Tallman drives strategic planning, global development, and key growth initiatives under the flagship MUV Fitness and MUV Training brands.

A 38-year fitness industry veteran, Tallman previously served as Senior Vice-President of Franchising and Business Development for Gold’s Gym International, where he led franchising, licensing, vendor relations, franchise education and business development.

Joel is a lifelong resident of Edmonds, WA where he has 5 adult children and 6 grandchildren. He serves on boards for numerous other organizations for-profit and non-profit including Cougs First (WSU), Warner Pacific University (Board of Trustees and Executive Committee), ABC Fitness Solutions, Washington Fitness Alliance, Alaska Airlines, and others. He also leads the music programming for Edmonds Church of God in Edmonds, WA.

How To Build A Rewarding & Fulfilling Career In The Fitness Industry with the CEO & President of MUV Brands, Joel Tallman

Episode intro

Are you looking for a new career? Do you want to do something rewarding that positively impacts people's lives? Do you want to come home at the end of the day feeling fulfilled? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Joel Tallman, the CEO & President of MUV Brands, shares why a career in the fitness industry can meet all these goals and help you make a difference.

Joel W. Tallman is the CEO/President of MUV Brands, a leading-edge multi-concept fitness products franchisor and operator. As founder of MUV Brands, Tallman drives strategic planning, global development, and key growth initiatives under the flagship MUV Fitness and MUV Training brands. A 38-year fitness industry veteran, Tallman previously served as Senior Vice-President of Franchising and Business Development for Gold’s Gym International, where he led franchising, licensing, vendor relations, franchise education and business development.

Joel is a lifelong resident of Edmonds, WA where he has 5 adult children and 6 grandchildren. He serves on boards for numerous other organizations for-profit and non-profit including Cougs First (WSU), Warner Pacific University (Board of Trustees and Executive Committee), ABC Fitness Solutions, Washington Fitness Alliance, Alaska Airlines, and others. He also leads the music programming for Edmonds Church of God in Edmonds, WA.

Be sure to take notes as Joel shares:

  • How rewarding a career in the fitness industry can be, how you can help people change their lives
  • Why creating a community in your gym can keep members coming back
  • Why it’s important to remember that relationships are what drives retention, revenue, and results
  • An inspiring story about two of his members and how fitness positively impacted them
  • Why being a One Minute Manager can help your business be more successful
  • Why it’s important to catch people doing things right

Get motivated to find the career of your dreams with Joel’s wisdom and advice - let’s get hacking!

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