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On this episode of Smittyville , Fitness World CEO Chris Smith pulls back the curtain on what it actually takes to become a CEO — and what the job looks like once you get there. Chris shares the unconventional path that took him from personal training and gym operations into executive leadership, including the intense boardroom “final exam” that resulted in him being named CEO. He breaks down some of the biggest leadership lessons he learned along the way: taking responsibility when things go wrong, doing the job you want before you have the title, learning to listen instead of always jumping in with the answer, and staying close to the people actually doing the work. Chris and Krissy also get into the realities of running and rapidly growing a fitness business, from leases, financing and expansion to people management, hundreds of emails a day and the importance of knowing your numbers. Plus, Chris explains how he protects his emotional energy as a leader, why he expects problems without allowing them to derail him, and the mindset behind his latest Smithism: you don’t have to get ready if you stay ready. If you're a personal trainer, fitness professional, gym manager or aspiring fitness business leader wondering how to advance your career, become a better leader or eventually move into executive leadership, this episode offers a practical look at the skills, habits and mindset required to keep growing. Smittyville is the podcast for personal trainers hosted by Chris Smith, CEO of Fitness World, and fitness business journalist Krissy Vann , covering personal training, fitness careers, leadership, business, money and the lessons nobody teaches you on the gym floor.

Welcome to another All Sports Now episode! Today, Cory Sparks and show listener Chris Smith cover a variety of NFL topics and our MLB World Series predictions. Continue to spread the word for a giveaway at 1000 plays. Here is the topic outline: - Intro - General sports updates - Teams that are 1-3 and can still make the playoffs - Fantasy football 'drag or drop' segment - Current NFL rookies of the year - How much jeopardy is Matt Nagy's job in? - MLB World Series Predictions - Outro Follow Cory and the show! Follow the podcast on Instagram! - https://instagram.com/all.sportsnow/ Follow the podcast on Twitter! - https://twitter.com/allsportsnowpod Subscribe on YouTube for the video version and more! - https://bit.ly/AllSportsNowYT

Welcome to another All Sports Now episode! Today, Cory Sparks and Chris Smith talk the Chargers’ costly timeout, NFL Wild Card Weekend and more! Here's the topic outline: - Intro - General Sports Updates - Chargers call timeout that costs them their season - NFL Wild Card Picks - NFL DPOY predictions - Ja Morant’s big leap in year three - Klay Thompson’s impact on the Warriors Follow Cory and the show! Follow the podcast on Instagram! - https://instagram.com/all.sportsnow/ Follow the podcast on Twitter! - https://twitter.com/allsportsnowpod Subscribe on YouTube! - https://bit.ly/AllSportsNowYT Listen to the podcast on the go! - https://solo.to/AllSportsNow

Welcome to another All Sports Now episode! Today, Cory Sparks and Chris Smith talk surprising NFL team's, Antonio Brown's outburst and more! Here's the topic outline: - Intro - General Sports Updates - NFL teams that exceeded and missed expectations - Did we just watch Antonio Brown's last football game? - Matt LaFleur's value in Green Bay - Demar Derozan's MVP case after a buzzer-beating weekend - NBA team New Year's resolutions Follow Cory and the show! Follow the podcast on Instagram! - https://instagram.com/all.sportsnow/ Follow the podcast on Twitter! - https://twitter.com/allsportsnowpod Subscribe on YouTube! - https://bit.ly/AllSportsNowYT Listen to the podcast on the go! - https://solo.to/AllSportsNow

Welcome to another All Sports Now episode! Today, Cory Sparks and Chris Smith talk NFL coaching targets, LeBron's next move and more! Here's the topic outline: - Intro - General Sports Updates - Fantasy Football 'drag and drop' - Jaguars, Bears coaching targets? - Early Superbowl predictions - What's next for LeBron and LA? - NBA MVP picks - Outro Follow Cory and the show! Follow the podcast on Instagram! - https://instagram.com/all.sportsnow/ Follow the podcast on Twitter! - https://twitter.com/allsportsnowpod Subscribe on YouTube! - https://bit.ly/AllSportsNowYT Listen to the podcast on the go! - https://solo.to/AllSportsNow

Welcome to another All Sports Now episode! Today, Cory Sparks and Chris Smith talk college football, NFL and NBA all in one episode! Enjoy! Here's the topic outline: - Intro - General Sports Updates - Ohio St. and Wisconsin choked in big games - NFL Fantasy 'drag and drop' - Can the Dolphins sneak into the playoffs? - Can Newton's not it anymore... - NBA trade deadline: where does Marvin Bagley land? - Warriors or Suns in a 7 game series? - Outro Follow Cory and the show! Follow the podcast on Instagram! - https://instagram.com/all.sportsnow/ Follow the podcast on Twitter! - https://twitter.com/allsportsnowpod Subscribe on YouTube! - https://bit.ly/AllSportsNowYT Listen to the podcast on the go! - https://solo.to/AllSportsNow

Welcome to another All Sports Now episode! Today, Cory Sparks and Chris Smith tear into the Vikings' playoff chances, who the best team in the East is, and much more! Here's the topic outline: - Intro - NFL fantasy 'drag and drop - Are the Vikings playoff bound? - Can the Patriots grab the 1 seed? - Goodbye, Matt Nagy - Best NBA team in the East - NBA team that will turn it around - Outro Follow Cory and the show! Follow the podcast on Instagram! - https://instagram.com/all.sportsnow/ Follow the podcast on Twitter! - https://twitter.com/allsportsnowpod Subscribe on YouTube! - https://bit.ly/AllSportsNowYT Listen to the podcast on the go! - https://solo.to/AllSportsNow

Welcome to another All Sports Now episode! Today, Cory Sparks and Chris Smith tear into numerous NFL and NBA topics. Enjoy! Here is the topic outline: - Intro - General Sports Updates - What are the Packers without Rodgers? - Who is the best healthy running back right now? - 'Drag and Drop' segment - Best NBA teams in the east/west - NBA overreactions \ - Outro Follow Cory and the show! Follow the podcast on Instagram! - https://instagram.com/all.sportsnow/ Follow the podcast on Twitter! - https://twitter.com/allsportsnowpod Subscribe on YouTube! - https://bit.ly/AllSportsNowYT Listen to the podcast on the go! - https://solo.to/AllSportsNow

Welcome to another All Sports Now episode! Today, Cory Sparks and show listener Chris Smith cover the NFL's best/worst teams, NBA MVP candidates and much more. Continue to spread the word for a giveaway at 1000 plays! Here is the topic outline: - Intro - General Sports Updates - Fantasy football 'drag and drop' segment - Best/Worst NFL teams - NBA dark horse teams - NBA MVP predictions - World Series predictions - Outro Follow Cory and the show! Follow the podcast on Instagram! - https://instagram.com/all.sportsnow/ Follow the podcast on Twitter! - https://twitter.com/allsportsnowpod Subscribe on YouTube for the video version and more! - https://bit.ly/AllSportsNowYT

Welcome to another All Sports Now episode! Today, Cory Sparks and show listener Chris Smith cover a variety of NFL topics and our MLB World Series predictions. Continue to spread the word for a giveaway at 1000 plays. Here is the topic outline: - Intro - General Sports Updates - Fantasy football 'drag and drop' segment - Best Rookie QB performance from week 6 - Would you rather? Sports edition - MLB playoffs reactions - Bulls over/under 51.5 wins Follow Cory and the show! Follow the podcast on Instagram! - https://instagram.com/all.sportsnow/ Follow the podcast on Twitter! - https://twitter.com/allsportsnowpod Subscribe on YouTube for the video version and more! - https://bit.ly/AllSportsNowYT

Welcome to another All Sports Now episode! Today, Cory Sparks and show listener Chris Smith cover a variety of NFL topics. Continue to spread the word for a giveaway at 1000 plays. Here is the topic outline: - Intro - General sports updates - NFL surprise playoff team - NFC West favorites - Fantasy football 'drag or drop' segment - NFL team that will disappoint - NFL MVP predictions - Outro Follow Cory and the show! Follow the podcast on Instagram! - https://instagram.com/all.sportsnow/ Follow the podcast on Twitter! - https://twitter.com/allsportsnowpod Subscribe on YouTube for the video version and more! - https://bit.ly/AllSportsNowYT

Come join us today at 2 PM Eastern to hear the story behind Chris Smith Smith is a North Carolina native, the son of blue-collar parents, a graduate of Appalachian State University and a Veteran Army Intelligence Captain.