On this episode of The Normal Dude Podcast, I sit down with Luke Andrus, CEO of Blue Star Investments, which owns and operates 45 (soon-to-be 50!) Anytime Fitness gyms—making them the third-largest franchisee in the system. Luke’s journey is packed with lessons on growth, leadership, and trusting your gut. Here’s what we cover:🏋️‍♂️ From Personal Trainer to CEO: Luke’s career path from personal trainer, to Anytime Fitness Corporate, to leading a fitness empire.🤔 The Power of Saying No: Why he’s prouder of the opportunities he turned down than the ones he said yes to.📈 Scaling from 10 to 45 Locations: The challenges, best practices, and balancing profits with people.💡 Building a Winning Culture: How Blue Star Investments creates a joyful and productive work environment.💪 What Makes a Great Team Member: Why work ethic + patience is the key to growing within a company.🌍 Why South Louisiana is Special: What makes it different from anywhere else.🕺 Luke’s Dance Moves: How he helped me crush it on the dance floor at my wedding.🙏 Faith & Leadership: How leaning on faith helps Luke navigate tough times in business.💡 Knowledge Nugget: The importance of looking inward at your intentions—how self-awareness can shape your daily success.This episode is packed with insight, humor, and real talk about business, leadership, and life. If you want to learn from someone who has scaled a company while staying grounded, this one’s for you!📅 Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or whever you listen to podcast!

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