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Matt Doheny on How to Build a Company Culture that Lasts

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Matt Doheny, the owner of ABC Sports and Fitness, joins the podcast to talk about how’s he’s built one of the most successful fitness businesses in the Capital Region. Specifically, we focus on the culture that Matt has been able to build within the gym itself and the role that culture has played in the gym’s success.

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Matt Doheny on How to Build a Company Culture that Lasts

Matt Doheny, owner of ABC Sports and Fitness, joins the podcast to talk about how he’s built one of the most successful fitness businesses in the Capital Region. Specifically, we focus on the culture that Matt has been able to build within the gym itself and the role that culture has played in the gym’s success.

Episode Highlights:

  • Matt shares the origins of his business idea. (8:09)
  • Is equipment the most important thing to consider in the fitness industry?  (10:44)
  • How do you build a fitness center with a diverse culture? (12:15)
  • Matt walks us through his fitness apparatus design. (14:09)
  • How has ABC Sports and Fitness changed over the past decade? (15:50)
  • Matt shares what made him purchase the gym. (18:26)
  • What advice would Matt give to leaders that struggle? (22:41)
  • Matt shares how the pandemic has affected him. (24:27)

Key Quotes:

  • “It truly is, you know, learning a member’s name, learning about their family, shaking their hands and walking into our club…Truly building it organically one member at a time.” – Matt Doheny
  • “My biggest thing is I truly just want to cater to everyone, every single person in our local community. I want to make sure they feel at home inside my gym.” – Matt Doheny
  • “Learning to humble myself, take a step back and just listen to everybody… listen to all their suggestions and insight. Whether they’re good or bad, I generally appreciate them all and try to listen.” – Matt Doheny

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