Fitness Premier's Beyond The Club
Hosted by Jason Markowicz & Mike Orwig
Step inside the heartbeat of Fitness Premier with Beyond The Club, the podcast that goes far past the gym floor. Join co-hosts Jason Markowicz and Mike Orwig as they pull back the curtain on what it really takes to build thriving fitness communities that transform lives—one rep, one relationship, one club at a time.
Every episode features raw, unfiltered conversations with the people who make Fitness Premier pulse:
- Elite trainers sharing cutting-edge programming, client breakthroughs, and the science of sustainable results
- Club operators breaking down the nuts-and-bolts of running a 24/7 fitness powerhouse—from retention hacks to culture-building
- Franchisees revealing their journeys from dream to grand opening, the wins, the grind, and the moment a member says “This changed everything”
Whether you’re a fitness professional hungry for growth, a club owner scaling your vision, or someone inspired to make health a forever habit—this is your backstage pass to the strategies, stories, and soul of Fitness Premier.
New episodes drop monthly. Subscribe now and let’s change lives—together.
Episodes
11 episodes
Inside the Mind of Fitness Leaders: Innovation and Community Focus w/ Eb Gideon & Keegan Mraz
This episode features industry leaders Eb Gideon and Keegan Mraz discussing innovative strategies in fitness, member retention, recovery modalities, and future growth plans. Gain insights into how they are transforming the fitness experience an...
Building Community and Leadership in Fitness w/ Joey Kazda
Join us as Joey Kazda shares his inspiring journey from gym member to general manager at Fitness Premier Minooka. Discover insights on leadership, community building, and the evolution of a fitness facility, along with tips on personal growth a...
Episode 7: From Member to Multi-Unit Franchisee | Brent Bergeson
Most entrepreneurs believe success comes from working harder — but Brent Bergenson's journey proves relentless effort isn't enough without strategic growth. In this episode, Brent shares how he transformed from a single trainer to a multi-club ...
The Journey of a Fitness Mom | Amanda Ducharme
In this episode, Jason, Amanda, and Mike discuss the challenges and triumphs of balancing fitness, motherhood, and work life. Amanda shares her journey into the fitness industry, the importance of prioritizing health for moms, and her involveme...
Episode 5: The Powerhouse of Plainfield | Chrissy Graf
In this episode of the Fitness Mirror Beyond the Club podcast, host Jason Markowicz interviews Chrissy Graf, the operating partner of the Fitness Premier Plainfield location.Chrissy shares her inspiring fitness journey, the importance of...
Episode 4: Ricky Panfil
Join host Jason Markowicz (CEO of Fitness Premier) and co-host Mike Orwig (Multi-Unit Franchisee) as they sit down with one of the youngest rockstars in the Fitness Premier system – Ricky Panfil.Ricky is already a full-time personal trai...
Keegan: Member & Team Shout-Outs
Keegan, Mike, and Jason's shout-outs to members and staff for the month of November!
Episode 3: Keegan Mraz
In this inspiring episode of Beyond The Club, host Jason Markowicz (CEO of Fitness Premier) and co-host Mike Orwig (Multi-Unit Franchisee) sit down with Keegan Mraz, one of Fitness Premier’s standout franchise owners, club managers, and longtim...
Episode 2: The Fitness Industry
Join Mike and Jason, fitness industry veterans, as they break down the secrets to thriving as a personal trainer and franchisee. From navigating gym culture to building a successful fitness business, this podcast delivers actionable insights, e...
Episode 1: From Classroom to Multi-Unit Franchisee
Kick off Beyond The Club with the episode that started it all. Hosts Jason Markowicz and Mike Orwig sit down—no guests, no filter—to unpack the raw blueprint of running a Fitness Premier location, the high-stakes leap into franchising,...