Agentic AI And The Future Of Fitness: A Conversation With Steffie Bryant

About this episode

Bryan O'Rourke discusses the impact of agentic AI on the fitness industry with guest Steffie Bryant.

In this episode of the Fitness + Technology Podcast , host Bryan O'Rourke welcomes Steffie Bryant to the show. Steffie brings a strong background in gym operations, sales, and currently serves as President of Keepme.ai, an AI-powered sales and marketing CRM platform designed specifically for the fitness industry. Since its launch in April 2019, Keepme.ai has expanded globally, supporting hundreds of fitness clubs in driving member acquisition, engagement, and retention. In this conversation, Bryan and Steffie explore the evolution of artificial intelligence, with a particular focus on agentic AI, autonomous agents, and the broader market implications of these emerging technologies. Together, they discuss how agentic tools are being deployed, what their adoption means for fitness operators, and how AI-driven systems are reshaping workflows, roles, and career trajectories across the industry. One Powerful Quote: 14:41: "It's better to ask for forgiveness than permission at times." 4-10 Bullet Points (w/ timestamps) - Highlighting key topics discussed: 2:35: Bryan introduces Steffie's professional background and her journey from gym operations to leading a global AI platform. 6:00…

People in this episode

Host: Bryan O'Rourke

Guest: Steffie Bryant

Topics covered

• agentic AI
• fitness technology
• AI in fitness
• gym operations
• member engagement
• sales and marketing

Keywords

• agentic AI
• fitness industry
• AI tools
• gym operations
• member retention
• sales CRM

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Keepme.ai

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