S3 Ep. 53: They Built 5 Gyms, 100+ Employees & Changed Lives — Here’s What Most Leaders Get WRONG

What does it really take to build 5 thriving fitness businesses, lead 100+ employees, raise a family — and STILL show up with purpose?In this episode, Devan Kline sits down with multi-unit Burn Boot Camp Franchise Partners Jon & Rebecca Metzger — former pro athlete turned entrepreneur and powerhouse operator — to break down:✔️ The mindset behind scaling from 1 to 5 locations✔️ What most leaders get wrong about culture✔️ Why strength training builds more than muscle✔️ How community creates unstoppable retention✔️ The scary moment they almost failed before their first gym took off✔️ The real reason members “always come back”✔️ Building leaders inside your organization✔️ Marriage, business, and staying aligned under pressureFrom opening their first gym with zero signed members, to becoming one of the largest multi-unit operators in the system, this episode is about leadership, ownership, identity, and impact.This isn’t just about fitness.It’s about building something that outlives you.