A Recap Of The 2015 Club Solutions Leadership Retreat.
“Retreat” is defined as a place of refuge, seclusion or privacy. Each of those things can be hard to come by, especially in today’s world of smart phones, emails and text messages, all of which make it extremely difficult to unplug.
With this in mind, Club Solutions wanted to host a retreat that would allow health club owners and operators to not only unplug from their cell phones, but plug into an environment that fostered peer-to-peer interaction and meaningful discussions. After the commencement of the 2015 Club Solutions Leadership Retreat in Austin, Texas, we feel we have achieved that mission.
On Tuesday, September 22, roughly 40 leaders from all over the country gathered for two days of leadership training, networking and unique experiences. Attendees solved pressing issues facing health clubs today, participated in a host of fun activities and forged important relationships they will cherish now and in the future.
“Our goal with this event was to connect health club operators from across the U.S., so they can share best practice business ideas and learn from one another,” said Shawn McDonald, the publisher of Club Solutions Magazine. “Like all of our events, we wanted to deliver an incredible experience for our attendees, all while giving them the resources they need to succeed.”
Ultimately, a true “retreat” for industry leaders was accomplished, that provided them not just a place for refuge, seclusion and privacy, but also connection, continued education and fun.
“The recent Club Solutions Leadership Retreat was an excellent forum for idea and information exchange, which had significant value that can be translated in material results and operational benefits,” said J Madden, the founder of Pura Vida Fitness & Spa.
None of this would have been possible without the support of the Leadership Retreat sponsors, including The Cincinnati Insurance Company, Power Systems, Matrix, ClubWorks, Styku, Les Mills, Motionvibe, Epsilon, GymGroups and Torque Fitness.
Thanks to all. We’re already counting down the days until next year.
Testimonials
“The agenda had the perfect mix of networking, education, physical activity and fun to keep me energized and wanting to come back for more. Do yourself a favor and go.” – Greg Maurer, vice president of fitness, Workout Anytime
“It was a wonderful escape from my day-to-day routine…” – Cher Harris, assistant general manager of The Houstonian Club
“Attending the leadership retreat was a profoundly powerful, eye-opening experience.” – Nadeem Ashraf, president of Redkore Fitness
“The Club Solutions Leadership Retreat provided a great balance of networking, learning, sharing best practices and fun team building. The unique format and incredible venue kept us engaged from beginning to end and promoted a culture of solving real
industry issues.” – Shawn Stewart, COO of O2 Fitness
“Bringing great minds together in a fun and beautiful setting truly has become quite the strength for Club Solutions Magazine. Whether it’s sharing best practices, working through challenges as a team, or learning how to throw a lasso like a true Texas cowboy, the Club Solutions Leadership Retreat is where you can get it all, and then some.” – Cory Brightwell, co-owner, Chuze Fitness
“It really helped me focus on making sure we are asking the right questions and thinking outside the box when coming up with solutions. It was great to network and bounce thoughts off of other club managers, owners and vendors in an intimate environment.” – Adrian Antigua, general manager, Gainesville Health and Fitness
“It was the perfect mix of education, networking and fun. Everything was meticulously planned and completely engaging from the lunch conversations, interactive case studies and adventurous team building activities. It was a five-star experience.” – Kate Golden, Newtown Athletic Club
“This Retreat exceeded my expectations by leaps and bounds. The networking opportunities were unmatched in relation to any I have been exposed to in my 15 years as a club owner.” – Austin Thomas, owner, Fitness Unlimited
“The Club Solutions Leadership Retreat in Austin was a breath of fresh air. Not only was it great to meet the many industry leaders from across the country, but the work sessions were inspiring and innovative.” – Keith Moore, general manager and director of brand development, Pura Vida Fitness & Spa
“The Club Solutions Leadership Retreat was an outstanding event. It was a great venue, well organized, fun and very informative. The roundtables were thought provoking and created a lot of interaction. I would highly recommend this event to all the leaders in our industry.” – Chez Misko, COO of Wisconsin Athletic Club
“I had the great pleasure of attending the Club Solutions Leadership Retreat in Austin and have to say it was one of the best ‘meeting of the minds’ that I have attended in years. The variety of challenges and the roundtable discussion format allowed people from every sphere of the industry to share ideas and experiences and work together to come up with solutions to problems we all face.” Jon Brady, COO, Midtown Athletic Clubs
