Vanessa Severiano is a growth strategist with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of sales, marketing, and business strategy in the fitness and wellness industry. She has worked with globally recognized brands like Equinox, Flywheel, Crunch Fitness, and DavidBartonGym, leading market launches, national expansions, and brand repositioning. She’s also helped build businesses from…| IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Jessie Thomas is the visionary behind Farm Girl Fitness, a unique indoor/outdoor boutique fitness studio nestled on her family’s farm in Halton Hills, Ontario. In response to the challenges posed by the pandemic, Jessie established Farm Girl Fitness in the summer of 2020, providing a safe haven for individuals seeking a holistic approach to fitness.Since…| IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Jessica H. Maurer is a recognized fitness business consultant and strategist who focuses on taking businesses from overwhelmed to organized. Her international presentations, workshops, certifications, and consultations underscore her commitment to helping fitness professionals and businesses realize their full potential. When Jessica takes the stage, she’s sharing fresh ideas and inspiration that spark positive change.…| IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Billy knows how complex and overwhelming it can be to begin a career in the fitness industry. When Billy started his fitness career in 2000, he experienced the overwhelm and confusion, too! Along the way he discovered many mentors and guides to help him find his way. In addition to all the in-depth exercise and…| IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Ben Ludwig is a fitness industry leadership, sales and strategy expert. He has led global trainings on fitness sales, marketing and operations for over 60 countries, has taught in person and virtual seminars for fitness business owners, and has created sales material for owners and brands across the globe. Ben is the President of Colossians…| IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Ann Gilbert is an owner of Fit-Her Health & Fitness for Women. Ann oversees the operations of as many as 10 certified Personal Trainers, 15 Group Fitness professionals, and coordinates fee based group personal training programs for ages 48-98. Ann was awarded ACE / IHRSA Personal Trainer of the Year in 2001 and has been…| IDEA Health & Fitness Association