The Optimal Aging Podcast

First A Gym, Then A Podcast, and Now A Book -- Jim Adams Expands His “Masters in Fitness Business” Brand

June 08, 2021 Jay Croft Episode 34
The Optimal Aging Podcast
First A Gym, Then A Podcast, and Now A Book -- Jim Adams Expands His “Masters in Fitness Business” Brand
Show Notes

Jim Adams is the owner of Catalyst Strength and Functional Nutrition in St. Louis — and the author of a brand-new book, “Masters in Fitness Business.” It’s a companion piece to his podcast of the same name and, I’m glad to report, it’s really good. Jim’s a thoughtful interviewer and he presents his guests in a warm light that’s beneficial to the audience. Believe me, that’s not as easy as it might seem, in a podcast or in print.


Jim also fills us in about a new venture for online learning in the fitness business — and we even discuss books and authors a bit, something I love to do any time.


Time Highlights

7:08 -- He used pandemic down time to start

11:15 -- From a bunch of podcast episodes to a book

16:30 -- Fit University is like 'an Amazon for the fitness business courses'

30:30 -- Dialing in your business to a specific demographic

35:25 -- A stronger team emerged from the pandemic

40:15 -- Shifting to the 'older' population

43:15 -- 'Authors for $400, Alex!'

48:10 -- Three Things I Like This Week (Special Vacation Edition)

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