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He Built Club Pilates—Now He’s Back to Disrupt Franchising (Again)

Author
Path 2 Freedom
Published
Thu 04 Sep 2025
Episode Link
https://path2frdm.podbean.com/e/he-built-club-pilates%e2%80%94now-he-s-back-to-disrupt-franchising-again/

What happens when the guy who built Club Pilates, UFC Gym, and a multi-billion dollar franchise empire decides to start over? 👀 Enter Anthony Geisler and Sequel Brands—the “third choice” in franchising. Forget sold-out territories and underfunded startups… this is McDonald’s-level support with ground-floor access. 


 


In this episode, Anthony reveals:


✅ How he scaled brands from 12 units to 1,300+


✅ Why no private equity + no debt is a game changer


✅ The portfolio (Pilates Addiction, iFlex, BODY20, BEAM)


✅ And why wellness + recovery isn’t a fad—it’s the future


 


If you’re dreaming of owning a franchise, this convo will change how you think about what’s possible.


 


7 Steps to Owning a Franchise:


https://path2frdm-1.hubspotpagebuilder.com/path-to-freedom-about-franchising


 


🔗 Want help finding the right franchise? Book a free strategy call with Wes:  https://calendly.com/wes-barefoot/introcallwithwes


 


Connect with Wes:


 


Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/path2frdm/


Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/path2frdm


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesleybarefoot/


 


#Franchising #Entrepreneurship #Success

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