DISCOVER HOW TO GROW YOUR FITNESS BUSINESS, BUILD REAL CONNECTIONS, AND ACTUALLY ENJOY THE PROCESS — FOR THE BACK HALF OF 2025
September 12, 2025 | Friday | FIT Brea
September 12, 2025 | Friday | FIT Brea
A MESSAGE FROM
Josh Graves & Andrew Arredondo
Founders of The Fit Connect
A MESSAGE FROM
Josh Graves & Andrew Arredondo
Founders of The Fit Connect
Nobody gets into the fitness industry just to feel overwhelmed, under-supported, and stuck doing everything themselves.
Most of us started because we care — about helping people, building something meaningful, and creating real impact in our communities.
But here’s what we’ve learned (the hard way)...
Even if you’re a great coach or a great gym owner...
Even if you’ve got the heart and the skillset...
It’s not enough.
You're doing everything — marketing, programming, sales, admin — and still barely keeping your head above water.
You’ve got passion...
You’ve got the drive...
You’re growing… but you’re also drained.
That’s the trap most fitness professionals fall into.
And eventually it leads to burnout, isolation, and wondering if all this effort is even leading somewhere.
Nobody gets into the fitness industry just to feel overwhelmed, under-supported, and stuck doing everything themselves.
Most of us started because we care — about helping people, building something meaningful, and creating real impact in our communities.
But here’s what we’ve learned (the hard way)...
Even if you’re a great coach or a great gym owner...
Even if you’ve got the heart and the skillset...
It’s not enough.
Nobody gets into the fitness industry just to feel overwhelmed, under-supported, and stuck doing everything themselves.
Most of us started because we care — about helping people, building something meaningful, and creating real impact in our communities.
But here’s what we’ve learned (the hard way)...
Even if you’re a great coach or a great gym owner...
Even if you’ve got the heart and the skillset...
It’s not enough.
You're doing everything — marketing, programming, sales, admin — and still barely keeping your head above water.
You’ve got passion...
You’ve got the drive...
You’re growing… but you’re also drained.
That’s the trap most fitness professionals fall into.
And eventually it leads to burnout, isolation, and wondering if all this effort is even leading somewhere.
You're doing everything — marketing, programming, sales, admin — and still barely keeping your head above water.
You’ve got passion...
You’ve got the drive...
You’re growing… but you’re also drained.
That’s the trap most fitness professionals fall into.
And eventually it leads to burnout, isolation, and wondering if all this effort is even leading somewhere.
THAT’S WHY WE BUILT
THE FIT CONNECT NETWORK
We created this because we were tired of watching great coaches struggle alone.
We wanted to build a space where fitness professionals could grow — together.
Our Quarterly Mixer is a small but powerful room.
You’ll leave with new ideas, new relationships, and maybe even your next big breakthrough.
We’re not here to pitch you anything.
We’re here to connect. Collaborate. And help each other win.
THAT’S WHY WE BUILT
THE FIT CONNECT NETWORK
We created this because we were tired of watching great coaches struggle alone.
We wanted to build a space where fitness professionals could grow — together.
Our Quarterly Mixer is a small but powerful room.
You’ll leave with new ideas, new relationships, and maybe even your next big breakthrough.
We’re not here to pitch you anything.
We’re here to connect. Collaborate. And help each other win.
We’ve both been in the trenches — struggling to scale, hitting plateaus, and feeling like no one else really understood what we were carrying.
So we did the hard work.
We poured time, energy, and money into figuring out what works — building community, refining systems, learning how to lead with clarity — and we’ve helped dozens of others do the same.
Now we’re bringing that same energy to The Fit Connect — to create a tight-knit, local network that helps people actually grow.
IF YOU’RE READY FOR YOUR NEXT BREAKTHROUGH...
This is your invitation to pull up a chair, plug in, and be around others who are in it with you.
We’d love to see you at the next Fit Connect Quarterly Mixer.
We’ve both been in the trenches — struggling to scale, hitting plateaus, and feeling like no one else really understood what we were carrying.
So we did the hard work.
We poured time, energy, and money into figuring out what works — building community, refining systems, learning how to lead with clarity — and we’ve helped dozens of others do the same.
Now we’re bringing that same energy to The Fit Connect — to create a tight-knit, local network that helps people actually grow.
We’ve both been in the trenches — struggling to scale, hitting plateaus, and feeling like no one else really understood what we were carrying.
So we did the hard work.
We poured time, energy, and money into figuring out what works — building community, refining systems, learning how to lead with clarity — and we’ve helped dozens of others do the same.
Now we’re bringing that same energy to The Fit Connect — to create a tight-knit, local network that helps people actually grow.
IF YOU’RE READY FOR YOUR NEXT BREAKTHROUGH...
This is your invitation to pull up a chair, plug in, and be around others who are in it with you.
We’d love to see you at the next Fit Connect Quarterly Mixer.
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ALISHA LOPEZ
Alisha Lopez is a former gym owner turned AI automation strategist who helps entrepreneurs simplify, scale, and succeed using the power of technology.
When the pandemic forced her to shut down her gym, Alisha faced uncertainty, fear, and a total identity shift. With her back against the wall and a family to support, she leaned into the skills she knew—marketing, sales, and grit. That journey led her down the rabbit hole of AI, blockchain technology, and AI automations, where she discovered how to rebuild her business, partner with top influencers, and create scalable systems that work even when she’s not.
Today, she empowers business owners to harness AI not just as a tool, but as a teammate—transforming overwhelm into opportunity.
THERE’S NO FASTER WAY TO GROW IN THIS INDUSTRY...
The fastest way to move forward in your fitness business — and in life — is to surround yourself with people who are building, solving, and growing just like you.
People who’ve already pushed through the walls you’re up against.
People who’ll challenge your thinking — and support your next move.
That kind of access changes everything.
Join us Friday, September 12th
12PM–2:30PM | FIT Brea
2800 E Imperial Hwy, Brea, CA 92821
Our past mixers have brought together gym owners, coaches, wellness pros, and fitness leaders — all showing up with one goal: to grow and build together.
The Fit Connect is a community of fitness and wellness business owners based in Orange County, building connections and supporting each other to grow and thrive.
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