About this episode

Lonnie Wamsher shares his journey from a print shop to founding New York Fitness Clubs, emphasizing the importance of following one's passion.

Episode 184: Re-release, Episode 95 of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Lonnie Wamsher, Founder of New York Fitness Clubs. • In this episode, I re-released episode 95 featuring Lonnie Wamsher, Lonnie shares his journey from growing up and working alongside his father at the Hershey print shop to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the fitness industry. From an early age, Lonnie's father encouraged him to find something he was passionate about and pursue it relentlessly. For Lonnie, that passion was fitness. What started as a love for health and training eventually evolved into business ownership, and today Lonnie has grown that vision into three successful gym locations with plans to franchise in the future. This episode is about following your passion, betting on yourself, and turning a dream into a growing business. • To learn more about New York Fitness Clubs click here: • SHOW SPONSORS: Cleona Coffee Roasters. A small batch coffee roastery & coffee shop, veteran & first responder owned located inside 911 Rapid Response in Annville PA. Angelo's Pizza. Enjoy mouthwatering Italian dinners. Triggered 22. Support a local veteran…

People in this episode

Host: Austin Sullivan

Guest: Lonnie Wamsher

Topics covered

• entrepreneurship
• fitness industry
• passion
• business growth
• franchising

Keywords

• fitness
• entrepreneur
• New York Fitness Clubs
• business ownership
• passion

Sponsors

Cleona Coffee Roasters, Angelo's Pizza, Triggered 22, Hossler Engraving, Hains Auto Detailing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: New York Fitness Clubs, Colortech Creative Solutions

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