How Ed Connors Built Gold's Gym Into a Global Empire | Industry Intelligence Ep. 1

In 1979, Ed Connors and two partners bought a single Gold's Gym in Santa Monica for next to nothing. They turned it into 704 locations across 46 states and 26 countries — the most recognized name in fitness on earth. This is the story of how it actually happened, from the man who built it. In Episode 1 of Industry Intelligence, I sit down with Ed Connors — Vietnam veteran (two Bronze Stars), trained architect, and one of the original "Three Muscleteers" who took Gold's Gym from one room in Venice to a global empire. We get into the early days, the deal that started it all, what it really takes to build something that lasts in this industry, and where he sees fitness, health, and longevity going next. If you're building, operating, investing in, or expanding anything in the fitness, health, or wellness industry — this one's for you. ▶ Subscribe for a new episode every week:    / @realryanhawkes   ——————————————— 📖 ED'S BOOK "The Three Muscleteers" — Ed's memoir on the birth of the fitness industry. More on Ed: https://edconnors.com Ed on Instagram: @gymarchitect ——————————————— 🎙 INDUSTRY INTELLIGENCE WITH RYAN HAWKES Operator-side intelligence on the fitness, health & wellness industry. Website: https://ryanhawkes.com Instagram:   / realryanhawkes   (@realryanhawkes) ——————————————— #FitnessIndustry #GoldsGym #FitnessPodcast