Articles & Podcast Episodes

Talk-Commerce Aaron Boike

Building a Fitness Community and Business with Aaron Boike

We chat with Aaron Boike, the co-founder of Three Click Mobile Fitness and the owner of Performance Running Gym. We discuss Aaron’s journey from working at Snap Fitness to becoming an entrepreneur and building a community around his businesses. We also discuss his partnerships with local organizations, implementing EOS in his business, and advice for those looking to start their fitness journey.

Show Notes:

Introduction

  • Aaron Boike, co-founder of Three Click Mobile Fitness
  • Aaron’s journey from managing Snap Fitness gyms to starting his own business

Origins of Three Click Mobile Fitness

  • Aaron’s passion for helping others lose weight and enjoy life
  • Mentoring under Benjamin Cowan, a local entrepreneur
  • The booking process and focus on customer goals

Success Stories and Partnerships

  • Brent’s personal experience with Three Click Mobile Fitness
  • Partnership with Performance Running Gym
  • Building a community around the business

Performance Running Gym

  • Purchased in May 2020
  • Growth and involvement in the local running community
  • Group runs, workshops, and seminars

Building a Community

  • Offering free content and engagement opportunities
  • Partnerships with Mylan My Shoes, a nonprofit that helps people reenter the community through running
  • Connections made through running together

Entrepreneur Operating System (EOS)

  • Implementing EOS in the business with the help of a local coach
  • Benefits of EOS implementation, including the L 10 meeting

Getting Started in Running

  • Aaron’s advice: start with walking and gradually add running
  • Sign up for short, inspiring races to stay motivated
  • Brent’s perspective on marathons and training

Online Presence and Future Plans

  • Using an online idea to enhance a traditional business
  • Three Click Mobile Fitness and Performance Running Gym’s offerings
  • Visit performancerungym.com to get started

Conclusion

  • Aaron’s Journey from Employee to Entrepreneur
  • The importance of building a community around your business and offering valuable services
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The Power of Open Dialogue in Volunteer Organizations: Encouraging Honest Communication for Positive Impact

Effective communication is crucial for any organization, and volunteer organizations are no exception. Open dialogue is a form of communication that promotes honesty, empathy, and respect. When individuals feel safe to express their opinions and feelings, it can lead to positive impacts on the organization. In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits of open dialogue in volunteer organizations and strategies to encourage it.

Gen Furukawa

Shopify Quizzes – Unlocking Sales and Personalized Marketing with Gen Furukawa

In this episode of the Talk Commerce Podcast, hosts Brent and Jackie are joined by Gen Furukawa, co-founder of Prehook, a company specializing in creating quizzes for Shopify stores. With years of experience in the e-commerce SaaS space, Gen shares his insights on how quizzes can lead to increased sales, personalized marketing, and better customer engagement.

Key Points:

The journey from Amazon to Shopify: Gen shares his experience transitioning from working at Jungle Scout, an Amazon product research tool, to focusing on Shopify and its unique e-commerce opportunities. The power of quizzes: Gen explains how quizzes can help Shopify store owners learn more about their customers’ challenges, interests, preferences, and goals, ultimately leading to better product recommendations and improved conversion rates.

Zero-party data and its importance: Gen breaks down the concept of zero-party data, its advantages over first-party data, and how it enables brands to create more personalized and engaging marketing strategies.

Navigating the digital landscape: With the introduction of iOS 14.5, it’s become harder for brands to track customer activity across the internet. Gen discusses the increasing importance of capturing leads and building direct relationships with customers via quizzes and zero-party data.