Sami Sweeney's guest appearances

Sami Sweeney

Franchise Euphoria

Finding Fearless

Michael E. Gerber

Roger Whitney

John Cohen

Omar Zenhom

Dan Miller

Jason Treu

Kevin Ortner

Michael Stelzner

Kevin Dubois

Chris Brogan

John Lee Dumas

Jared Easley

Josh Elledge

Meryl Johnston

John Jantsch

OwlTail

There is nothing that inspires me more than a woman that knows her own strength. When I met Sami Sweeney for the first time, it was obvious that that was the type of woman I was dealing with. A former gymnast and cheerleader, Sami has become Seattle’s very own Pure Barre powerhouse, owning 6 locations in the area. In the past year Sami has expanded her domain even further, launching herself headfirst into both motherhood and the next level of entrepreneurship with a new venture she helped co-found called 421 Reset.The thing that I admire most about Sami though isn’t just the fact that she carries herself with strength, it’s the fact that she’s teaching &amp; inspiring other women to do the same. Through weekly classes, ongoing challenges, and health reset programs she is helping women discover their power and potential through full body fitness. Inside her studios Sami is empowering a staff of over 100 women to operate as leaders and promoters for the fitness foundations that Pure Barre is built on. A mastermind that seems to be constantly in motion, Sami is also a beacon for strength &amp; wellness to the wider community as a brand ambassador for not only her own companies, but Lululemon &amp; Fitbit.When I look at a woman like this, I start to wonder, where does her strength and inner fire come from? Was it something that she was born with or was it built over time? Luckily for me, I was able to sit down with Sami and hear how her story started, and how she has evolved to become such a force within the fitness community in Seattle. In our conversation we touch on the challenges she has faced as a female business owner, how she was inspired to co-found a new venture, and how motherhood has completely changed the game and inspired her to keep aiming higher when it comes to her goals.Use the audio player above to listen to my interview with Sami Sweeney.You can also can connect further with Sami by following her on Instagram, following her Pure Barre studios on Instagram, and by checking out the latest 421 Reset challenge on their website.

There is nothing that inspires me more than a woman that knows her own strength. When I met Sami Sweeney for the first time, it was obvious that that was the type of woman I was dealing with. A former gymnast and cheerleader, Sami has become Seattle’s very own Pure Barre powerhouse, owning 6 locations in the area. In the past year Sami has expanded her domain even further, launching herself headfirst into both motherhood and the next level of entrepreneurship with a new venture she helped co-found called 421 Reset.The thing that I admire most about Sami though isn’t just the fact that she carries herself with strength, it’s the fact that she’s teaching &amp; inspiring other women to do the same. Through weekly classes, ongoing challenges, and health reset programs she is helping women discover their power and potential through full body fitness. Inside her studios Sami is empowering a staff of over 100 women to operate as leaders and promoters for the fitness foundations that Pure Barre is built on. A mastermind that seems to be constantly in motion, Sami is also a beacon for strength &amp; wellness to the wider community as a brand ambassador for not only her own companies, but Lululemon &amp; Fitbit. When I look at a woman like this, I start to wonder, where does her strength and inner fire come from? Was it something that she was born with or was it built over time? Luckily for me, I was able to sit down with Sami and hear how her story started, and how she has evolved to become such a force within the fitness community in Seattle. In our conversation we touch on the challenges she has faced as a female business owner, how she was inspired to co-found a new venture, and how motherhood has completely changed the game and inspired her to keep aiming higher when it comes to her goals.Use the audio player above to listen to my interview with Sami Sweeney.You can also can connect further with Sami by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/samisween/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">following her on Instagram</a>, following her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/purebarrewa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pure Barre studios on Instagram</a>, and by checking out the latest <a href="https://www.421reset.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">421 Reset challenge on their website</a>.

Episode 13 - Sami Sweeney

Sami Sweeney owns and operates six Pure Barre studios in the Seattle, WA area. Raised in the Northwest, Sami has been involved in fitness her entire life. From early in her childhood, Sami competed in gymnastics and cheerleading, continuing through high school and earning a scholarship to the University of Idaho. She graduated from the University of Idaho with honors and two degrees in Finance and Economics. While in undergrad she became an avid runner and has since participated in several half and full marathons. In early 2009 Sami moved to Nashville where she became a Pure Barre teacher. It was here she fell in love with the Pure Barre technique, leaving business management to teach fitness full-time. A year later she became a Master Teacher Trainer, and traveled the southeast training new Pure Barre teachers. In 2010 Sami opened her first studio in Seattle, WA and has continued to grow the brand in Seattle for the past 5 years. She serves on the board of Pure Barre's Strategic Development Committee, is a lululemon ambassador, a member of the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, and is actively involved in the communities of her businesses. Key Takeaways: [0:22] Today’s episode of Franchise Euphoria is brought to you by The Franchise 5 package. Head over to franchiseeuphoria.com/franchise5 to learn more! [1:01] Our guest today is Sami Sweeney, a multi-unit Pure Barre franchisee in the Seattle area. [3:03] Josh welcomes Sami to Franchise Euphoria. [4:26] Pure Barre is a 50-minute, group fitness exercise that draws elements from Pilates, weight-lifting, and dance to create challenging, isometric workouts. [5:14] Sami always knew she wanted to be a business owner but had not considered being a franchise owner as an option. [6:27] Sami got her start with Pure Barre at the original studio in Nashville as an instructor before they had even begun their franchising efforts. [9:04] The owner of Pure Barre recruited Sami to work for their corporate team once they decided to expand through a franchise model. [10:01] Once she decided to become a franchisee, right away Sami committed to becoming a multi-unit owner of four locations. [11:35] Sami really focused her efforts in opening her first location to lay a solid foundation, but she found that it was extremely challenging to get the ball rolling as one of the original franchisees. [12:17] Once of Sami’s biggest regrets with opening her first location was the location she chose because it didn’t give her proper visibility. [15:15] Drawing from the learning curve of her first location, she really nailed her second location, and upon relocating her first studio, found much success going forward. [18:33] Sami faced many challenges when running multiple locations. One of the biggest was securing employees for the long-term, and as a result, she had to develop some sturdy systems to streamline this cycle. [20:19] Two big challenges Sami faced were finding the right people to work in her business and finding enough customers to fill the studios. [21:14] Sami prides herself on being an extremely active owner who cares about her clients and maintains a constant presence, but its important to find the balance of working on the micro level of the business versus the macro. [23:58] At this point, Sami is not necessarily looking to grow into any new studio locations, but pouring her energy into improving her existing locations and honing in on the geographic location she’s in without spreading herself too thin. [26:00] Sami wants any potential future franchisees of Pure Barre to be sure they do their homework on the FDD and talk with existing franchisees. Also, on a qualitative side, it’s so important to be sure that any potential franchisees feel confident that this franchise is a good fit for them because it’s more than just being passionate about the product.  [29:05] Thanks for listening, and please, reach out to Josh anytime through email at josh@franchiseeuphoria.com. If you enjoyed this interview, please leave us a review on iTunes.   Mentioned in This Episode: josh@franchiseeuphoria.com www.franchiseeuphoria.com www.franchiseeuphoria.com/franchise5 www.instagram.com/purebarrewa

Sami Sweeney owns and operates six Pure Barre studios in the Seattle, WA area. Raised in the Northwest, Sami has been involved in fitness her entire life. From early in her childhood, Sami competed in gymnastics and cheerleading, continuing through high school and earning a scholarship to the University of Idaho. She graduated from the University of Idaho with honors and two degrees in Finance and Economics. While in undergrad she became an avid runner and has since participated in several half and full marathons. In early 2009 Sami moved to Nashville where she became a Pure Barre teacher. It was here she fell in love with the Pure Barre technique, leaving business management to teach fitness full-time. A year later she became a Master Teacher Trainer, and traveled the southeast training new Pure Barre teachers. In 2010 Sami opened her first studio in Seattle, WA and has continued to grow the brand in Seattle for the past 5 years. She serves on the board of Pure Barre's Strategic Development Committee, is a lululemon ambassador, a member of the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, and is actively involved in the communities of her businesses. Key Takeaways: [0:22] Today’s episode of Franchise Euphoria is brought to you by The Franchise 5 package. Head over to <a href="http://www.franchiseeuphoria.com/franchise5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">franchiseeuphoria.com/franchise5</a> to learn more! [1:01] Our guest today is Sami Sweeney, a multi-unit Pure Barre franchisee in the Seattle area. [3:03] Josh welcomes Sami to Franchise Euphoria. [4:26] Pure Barre is a 50-minute, group fitness exercise that draws elements from Pilates, weight-lifting, and dance to create challenging, isometric workouts. [5:14] Sami always knew she wanted to be a business owner but had not considered being a franchise owner as an option. [6:27] Sami got her start with Pure Barre at the original studio in Nashville as an instructor before they had even begun their franchising efforts. [9:04] The owner of Pure Barre recruited Sami to work for their corporate team once they decided to expand through a franchise model. [10:01] Once she decided to become a franchisee, right away Sami committed to becoming a multi-unit owner of four locations. [11:35] Sami really focused her efforts in opening her first location to lay a solid foundation, but she found that it was extremely challenging to get the ball rolling as one of the original franchisees. [12:17] Once of Sami’s biggest regrets with opening her first location was the location she chose because it didn’t give her proper visibility. [15:15] Drawing from the learning curve of her first location, she really nailed her second location, and upon relocating her first studio, found much success going forward. [18:33] Sami faced many challenges when running multiple locations. One of the biggest was securing employees for the long-term, and as a result, she had to develop some sturdy systems to streamline this cycle. [20:19] Two big challenges Sami faced were finding the right people to work in her business and finding enough customers to fill the studios. [21:14] Sami prides herself on being an extremely active owner who cares about her clients and maintains a constant presence, but its important to find the balance of working on the micro level of the business versus the macro. [23:58] At this point, Sami is not necessarily looking to grow into any new studio locations, but pouring her energy into improving her existing locations and honing in on the geographic location she’s in without spreading herself too thin. [26:00] Sami wants any potential future franchisees of Pure Barre to be sure they do their homework on the FDD and talk with existing franchisees. Also, on a qualitative side, it’s so important to be sure that any potential franchisees feel confident that this franchise is a good fit for them because it’s more than just being passionate about the product.  [29:05] Thanks for listening, and please, reach out to Josh anytime through email at <a href="mailto:josh@franchiseeuphoria.com">josh@franchiseeuphoria.com</a>. If you enjoyed this interview, please leave us a review on iTunes. Mentioned in This Episode: <a href="mailto:josh@franchiseeuphoria.com">josh@franchiseeuphoria.com</a> <a href="http://www.franchiseeuphoria.com/franchise5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.franchiseeuphoria.com</a> <a href="http://www.franchiseeuphoria.com/franchise5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.franchiseeuphoria.com/franchise5</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/purebarrewa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/purebarrewa</a>

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