Join us for an enlightening discussion, sponsored by SportsArt, as we take a deep dive into building community. We speak to several studio owners who believe in the notion that you're not only building a community within your four walls, but within the area you live.
With expert speakers and practical takeaways, this panel discussion will give you insight and ideas on how community and building a successful brand can go hand in hand in today’s fitness industry.
- 0:50 Introduction of panel discussion participants
- 0:50 Introduction of Brennan Eggers, Owner of Georgetown Fitness
- 2:06 Introduction of Mike Brown, Director Lonoke Community Center
- 3:26 Introduction of Cory Schroeder, Co-Owner Temple Fitness
- 4:25 Introduction Ruben Mejia, Vice President SportsArt Americas
- 5:14 Discussion of how each fitness owner has built community as they also grew their businesses
- 12:05 A dive into how building community strengthened their brand
- 12:40 Expanding the conversation with Brennan and how he has evolved his gym’s offerings and events to expand his clientele
- 15:30 Discussion with Mike Brown on how he has helped his community through outreach programs
- 17:20 A deeper dive into Cory Schroeder’s charity fundraisers and supporting his local small businesses
- 19:08 Discussion of how each panel participant plans to build more community in the future
Ruben Mejia
Ruben Mejia, executive vice president for SportsArt Americas, has five years of experience in the fitness industry, previously holding the title of chief technology officer. Prior to his work at SportsArt, Mejia held executive roles within the technology and ecommerce spaces. In 2000, after four years of active deployment in the military, Mejia began working in the corporate IT and telecommunication fields for the U.S. Army, launching his career and interest in the technology industry as a whole.
Cory Schroeder
Cory is the Co-Owner of Temple Fitness. Their studio has a simple philosophy: We are all here for the same purpose: to feel and look healthy, no matter the age or fitness level. Motivate and encourage everyone around you to live an active and healthy lifestyle!
Brennan Eggers
My name is Brennan Eggers, I am from Georgetown, Texas. I attended Southwestern University and graduated in 2022. While I was in college I worked as a trainer at the gym, Georgetown Fitness. I later became the owner of Georgetown Fitness spring of 2021.
Mike Brown
Mike Brown graduated from University of Central Arkansas in1983 with BBA in Marketing. He participated in their Athletes program, playing football and running track. He is currently the Director, Lonoke Community Center since 2002. Mike also worked 18 years in Management at Wal Mart, and served 11 years on the school board for Lonoke School District, 20 years as Youth Sport Coach. He served as President of Lonoke Area Chamber of Commerce 2008-2009. Also served on Single Parent Scholarship Committee for 5 years, He is a community-oriented youth mentor.
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