In this inaugural episode of Fit For Growth, host Bob McQuillan sits down with Anthony Geisler, the dynamic founder and CEO of Sequel Brands. Anthony shares his personal journey in the fitness and franchising world, discussing his transition from launching household names like LA Boxing and UFC Gym, to building the powerhouse team behind Sequel Brands.

Think franchising equals full-time hustle? This episode flips that script. Meg sits down with Lindsay Junk, CEO of Body20, to reveal how tech-enabled fitness franchises offer high ROI without high effort.

Leaving corporate for business ownership is thrilling—and terrifying. Verdine Baker, a franchise executive who’s guided hundreds of owners, shares what really happens when fear meets opportunity—and how resilience and culture create lasting success.

Anthony Geisler, the force behind scaling Club Pilates from 12 to 1,300 units and taking Xponential Fitness public with a multibillion-dollar valuation, is back with a new play: Sequel Brands. Alongside industry veteran Bob McQuillan, he's building a wellness platform featuring Pilates Addiction, iFlex Stretch Studios, Beem Light Sauna, and Body20.

What happens when the guy who built Club Pilates, UFC Gym, and a multi-billion dollar franchise empire decides to start over? 👀 Enter Anthony Geisler and Sequel Brands—the “third choice” in franchising. Forget sold-out territories and underfunded startups… this is McDonald’s-level support with ground-floor access.

Anthony Geisler joins the ATN podcast to give his thoughts on the trends shaping fitness, while teasing his much-anticipated next venture.