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EPISODE · Jan 14, 2026 · 34 MIN

Episode 17: Scaling Wellness Businesses in the Intelligence Era | Growth Sparks

from Growth Sparks · host Riza Javellana

In this episode of Growth Sparks, host Riza Javellana sits with Garrett Marshall, founder and CEO of Wellbuilt Ventures, to explore what it really takes to scale a fitness and wellness business in today's rapidly evolving landscape.Garrett shares his 22 years of industry experience working on both the vendor and operator sides, including time with the world's largest retail fitness operators. He reveals why most wellness businesses are missing a critical growth function, and how focusing on just a few key initiatives per quarter can be the difference between stagnation and explosive growth.Key Topics Discussed:• Why the "boring stuff" drives the biggest business impact • The growth function framework that unifies marketing, sales, product, and customer experience• How to get departmental buy-in and eliminate conflict• Strategic planning systems that actually work • Why passion matters more than paychecksPerfect for Health and wellness entrepreneurs, fitness business owners, gym operators, digital health founders, and anyone scaling a wellness business from $10-30M in revenue.Check out more of what Garrett does at garrettmarshall.com or wellbuilt.ventures.Don't forget to like and subscribe for more Growth Sparks!

In this episode of Growth Sparks, host Riza Javellana sits with Garrett Marshall, founder and CEO of Wellbuilt Ventures, to explore what it really takes to scale a fitness and wellness business in today's rapidly evolving landscape.Garrett shares his 22 years of industry experience working on both the vendor and operator sides, including time with the world's largest retail fitness operators. He reveals why most wellness businesses are missing a critical growth function, and how focusing on just a few key initiatives per quarter can be the difference between stagnation and explosive growth.Key Topics Discussed:• Why the "boring stuff" drives the biggest business impact • The growth function framework that unifies marketing, sales, product, and customer experience• How to get departmental buy-in and eliminate conflict• Strategic planning systems that actually work • Why passion matters more than paychecksPerfect for Health and wellness entrepreneurs, fitness business owners, gym operators, digital health founders, and anyone scaling a wellness business from $10-30M in revenue.Check out more of what Garrett does at garrettmarshall.com or wellbuilt.ventures.Don't forget to like and subscribe for more Growth Sparks!

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