Trends, Tech, & Studios

<p>This week, on the Fitness + Technology podcast, host Bryan O’Rourke welcomes Carrie Kepple Styles to the show. Bryan and Carrie have known each other for over 15 years, most notably working together on the IHRSA Board of Directors. Carrie is part of an elite group of senior leaders, working with clubs all over the world including Gold’s Gym International and Les Mills. Her experience is in club operations where she most recently developed Styles Studios, a new, pioneering fitness brand that offers four boutique studio classes all in one place. Today, Bryan and Carrie have a discussion on technology and what’s happening in club industry.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>The IHRSA convention in October: <a href= "http://hub.ihrsa.org/ihrsa-2021-request">http://hub.ihrsa.org/ihrsa-2021-request</a></p> <p>IHRSA SMART Summit in November: <a href= "https://www.ihrsa.org/improve-your-club/industry-news/inaugural-ihrsa-smart-summit-heading-to-munich/"> https://www.ihrsa.org/improve-your-club/industry-news/inaugural-ihrsa-smart-summit-heading-to-munich/</a></p> <p>Subscribe to the <a href= "http://www.fittechcouncil.org/">FITC</a> newsletter here: <a href= "http://www.fittechcouncil.org/contact">http://www.fittechcouncil.org/contact</a></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>One Powerful Quote: </strong></span></p> <p>34:57: “So I think it’s about being disciplined with your ego like being proud of what you’re going to create but like really paying attention. And always, always, always, always look through the eyes of the customer, not yourself.” <span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>4-10 Bullet Points (w/ timestamps) - Highlighting key topics discussed:</strong></span></p> <p>4:47: Bryan opens the show by asking Carrie about her experience as Chairman of IHRSA.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>9:31: Bryan inquires with Carrie about upcoming trends she has witnessed in the prior years.</p> <p>16:45: C