Think & Link for a Living with Chuck Runyon of Anytime Fitness & Waxing The City

CEO and Co-Founder of Anytime Fitness and Waxing The City, Chuck Runyon, sprints to the take the Think & Link stage on Thurs., January 23rd. About Chuck: With more than 25 years of experience managing, owning and franchising health clubs, Chuck Runyon has distinguished himself as a leading authority in the field of fitness.  Runyon revolutionized the industry when he and Dave Mortensen co-founded Anytime Fitness in 2002.  In contrast to traditional “big-box” fitness centers, Runyon and Mortensen designed smaller, neighborhood gyms featuring the things members want most: convenience, affordability, quality equipment and surprisingly personable service in friendly, non-intimidating facilities.  For his unprecedented and unique contributions to the fitness industry, Chuck was honored as the “Visionary of the Year” by the International Health, Racquet, and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA).  He and Dave Mortensen also were recently named “Entrepreneurs of the Year” by Ernst & Young. Central to Chuck’s leadership philosophy is the concept of “ROEI” – the return on emotionalinvestment – which is characterized by an emphasis on People, Purpose, Profits and Play®.  In fact, Chuck recently co-authored a book called “Love Work: Inspire a high-performing work culture at the center of People, Purpose, Profits and Play®.” Under Runyon’s leadership, Anytime Fitness has earned numerous industry accolades, including the “#1 Franchise in the world,” “One of America’s Most Promising Companies,” and the “Fastest-Growing Fitness Club in the world.”  Additionally, Anytime Fitness has been honored as a “Top Franchise for Minorities” and “The Best Place to Work in Minnesota” four years in a row. Join us Thursday, January 23rd at 7:30 AM for an insightful start to the day. This is an invitation-only event. If you are interested in attending or would like to invite a guest, please RSVP here, if you have any questions please email Ellen Pickering. About Think & Link Capsule's Think & Link for a Living is an invitation-only gathering of like-minded people, coming together each month to discuss hot topics and important issues. It's an invaluable sharing of insight and inspiration.