Andy McCloy on Kaizen Coaches and Building an ELITE Gym Culture

Andy McCloy on Kaizen Coaches and Building an ELITE Gym Culture

49:59 Oct 9, 2025
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One thing I’m always leery of are fitness industry buzzwords. For instance when people start talking about cleanses, detoxes, or fitness “challenges” I’m immediately skeptical. And in that same vein, you here all kinds of people today talking about gym culture. But what does that really MEAN? Can you truly create a gym culture? And if so, what are some ways you can ensure that your gym’s culture is truly elite? Well if you’re curious about this, then you’re going to LOVE today’s episode with my good friend Andy McCloy! Andy McCloy is a renowned strength and conditioning coach, entrepreneur, and fitness innovator based out of Madison, Alabama, and is best known as the founder and head coach of Body Creations Inc. He’s also recently joined forces with Luka Hocevar to create the Built to Last gym mentorship, and in this show, we’re going to talk about what it really takes to develop world-class coaches and an elite gym culture!   Quotable Quotes: Culture eats strategy for breakfast. —– Find the right people and put them in the right seat —– You have to have a baseline level of competence at a ton of skills before you start becoming just the owner of a gym.   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: Why “Culture eats strategy for breakfast” The power of investing in your staff, and then letting them develop organically over time Why “Kaizen” is a key mantra in Andy’s personal and professional growth Hiring Coaches: Why there’s more to it than just the X’s and O’s of coaching How gym culture adapts and evolves over the years The value of mentorship, and why ongoing education is critical for ALL team members Why every coach should have a growth mindset and be open to learning new skills beyond coaching How to onboard your staff to ensure alignment and integration with company culture and goals The power of having a strong vision and values in your hiring process Final advice for gym owners to build and maintain a strong gym culture for years to come!  
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