Peter Taunton - founder Snap Fitness, being a fearless entrepreneur

Human Impact with Ed Andrew

Peter Taunton is a pioneer in the fitness industry. In 2003, he had a vision for Snap Fitness: to create an affordable, 24-7, results-driven gym differentiated from the impersonal, expensive big-box experience. Today there are Snap Fitness franchises in 6,000 locations in 26 countries. Also the Chairman of Lift Brands which serves 165 million workouts and counting. In 2010, he was named an Ernst and Young “Entrepreneur of the Year.” His companies have also been featured for six years running in such prestigious industry lists as Entrepreneur 500, Inc 5000, Top Global and Franchise 500. Peter talks to Ed Andrew about his life as entrepreneur, scaling using systems and process, philanthropy and being fearless. How he was the loneliest he has ever been while also being worth over $100m.