Why We Built Industrious: More Than Just a Gym
An episode of the The Industrious Radio Show podcast, hosted by Stephen Hitt, Molly Hitt, Barry Napier, titled "Why We Built Industrious: More Than Just a Gym" was published on January 13, 2026 and runs 9 minutes.
January 13, 2026 ·9m · The Industrious Radio Show
Summary
What is Industrious? It’s not just a place to work out—it’s a place to do hard things together. In this episode, we dive deep into our core identity and mission: improving communities by improving lives. We discuss how we evolved from a small functional fitness group in 2011 to a growing franchise with locations across the country. Tune in to learn why shared adversity creates the strongest bonds and how we’re building a system that fosters connection, health, and resilience.
Episode Description
What is Industrious? It’s not just a place to work out—it’s a place to do hard things together. In this episode, we dive deep into our core identity and mission: improving communities by improving lives. We discuss how we evolved from a small functional fitness group in 2011 to a growing franchise with locations across the country. Tune in to learn why shared adversity creates the strongest bonds and how we’re building a system that fosters connection, health, and resilience.