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From a Broken Back to Founder & CEO of a 10 Location Fitness Empire | Manning Summer On RISE | EP.11

From a Broken Back to Founder & CEO of a 10 Location Fitness Empire | Manning Summer On RISE | EP.11

Experience an insightful conversation on RISE Podcast, as host Gary Lipovetsky engages with the dynamic Manning Summer. From an engaging introduction, the episode unfolds Manning's compelling life story, discussing his upbringing in Birmingham, Alabama, and the pivotal role of his supportive family. The dialogue uncovers Manning's early leadership skills and his experiences with sports, resilience through injuries, and the significance of consistency. Discover his transition from football to...

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August 14, 20231h 50m

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Show Notes

Experience an insightful conversation on RISE Podcast, as host Gary Lipovetsky engages with the dynamic Manning Summer. From an engaging introduction, the episode unfolds Manning's compelling life story, discussing his upbringing in Birmingham, Alabama, and the pivotal role of his supportive family.

The dialogue uncovers Manning's early leadership skills and his experiences with sports, resilience through injuries, and the significance of consistency. Discover his transition from football to entrepreneurship, insights gained from being a stunt double, and his remarkable journey in the fitness industry. The conversation also touches on friendship, values, and the drive that led him to launch his own beverage line. Tune in to gain inspiration from Manning's insights into planning, perseverance, and the courage to venture into unique business paths.


TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro
4:44 Staying humble and confident
9:06 Growing up in Birmingham, Alabama 
12:54 Supportive Family (Operating on Fate)
15:42 "I´ve always been a leader"
17:50 Playing multiple sports as a kid
18:32 Dealing with anger
19:32 Receiving Scholarship
22:11 "You don´t have pressure if you plan properly" Raised by dad harsh
27:22 Playing footbal with a broken back / You will never play football again
31:12 Recovering from back injury
35:03 Being a star athlete in High School
36:14 Importance of consistency
38:26 Do you only help successful people?
42:41 Dealing with injuries /Recovering from multiple injuries
54:01 Importance of family support 
58:44 "Are they really your friend?"
1:04:38 Stepping back from football / Leaving the football team
1:12:07 Training the football team
1:15:51 Stunt Double for Bad Boys 2
1:17:58 Working as a personal trainer
1:20:35 Working for the biggest Con Artist in the world
1:22:01 "I have a category of gyms that doesn´t exist"
1:28:34 Switching from personal training to group exercise
1:32:08 Financing my first gym
1:41:17 Launching my own beverage line

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