48 min

Insights into Asia's big box and boutique fitness scenes with Rich Hutson of Chi Fitness and FIRE [Part 1 of 2‪]‬ Fitness Business Asia Podcast

    • Entrepreneurship

Jack talks to Rich Hutson, CEO of Malaysia’s Chi Fitness and boutique offering FIRE in KL, about his long and eventful journey through Asia’s fitness industry. 
With Rich’s vast experience in both bigbox and boutique fitness in Asia, he’s the perfect person to speak to regarding what’s happening in all areas of the region’s industry.
In this episode we discuss:
Did Rick see much change between 2003-2008 in Asia’s fitness industry? The last decade – BigBox vs Budget vs Boutique The importance of understanding local culture in Asia Contactual and legal differences from country to country Are attitudes towards a career in fitness shifting in Asia? The importance of location Be an anchor to get a good deal from a landlord Lesson’s learned from FIRE opening in Singapore Can BigBox recreate the boutique experience? Rich’s tips for starting a fitness business in Asia The importance of finding the right business partners  
RESOURCES
JACK THOMAS ON LINKEDI
FITNESS BUSINESS ASIA WEBSITE
FITNESS BUSINESS ASIA INSTAGRAM
EPISODE WEBPAGE
  
GUEST RESOURCES 
RICH HUTSON ON LINKEDIN
CHI FITNESS
FIRE FITNESS

Jack talks to Rich Hutson, CEO of Malaysia’s Chi Fitness and boutique offering FIRE in KL, about his long and eventful journey through Asia’s fitness industry. 
With Rich’s vast experience in both bigbox and boutique fitness in Asia, he’s the perfect person to speak to regarding what’s happening in all areas of the region’s industry.
In this episode we discuss:
Did Rick see much change between 2003-2008 in Asia’s fitness industry? The last decade – BigBox vs Budget vs Boutique The importance of understanding local culture in Asia Contactual and legal differences from country to country Are attitudes towards a career in fitness shifting in Asia? The importance of location Be an anchor to get a good deal from a landlord Lesson’s learned from FIRE opening in Singapore Can BigBox recreate the boutique experience? Rich’s tips for starting a fitness business in Asia The importance of finding the right business partners  
RESOURCES
JACK THOMAS ON LINKEDI
FITNESS BUSINESS ASIA WEBSITE
FITNESS BUSINESS ASIA INSTAGRAM
EPISODE WEBPAGE
  
GUEST RESOURCES 
RICH HUTSON ON LINKEDIN
CHI FITNESS
FIRE FITNESS

48 min