![<description><p data-start="0" data-end="548">In this episode, Kim Gouch, Chief Brand and Marketing Officer at Retro Fitness, dives into her journey and the dynamic evolution of the fitness industry. She discusses how Retro Fitness is redefining the HVLP market through community-driven experiences, authentic branding, and meaningful consumer connections. Kim highlights the brand's <em data-start= "338" data-end="348">Get Real</em> campaign, which celebrates individuality and emotional connection in fitness, and shares how community engagement and simplicity in consumer experience shape their approach to growth and retention.</p> <p data-start="550" data-end="1047">She also explores the difference between branding and marketing, emphasizing that true success comes from building a brand for the future — one that resonates with younger generations through authenticity, technology integration, and inclusivity. With a focus on data-driven insights and collaborative innovation, Kim outlines Retro Fitness's strategy for explosive yet sustainable growth, ensuring the brand continues to inspire connection, wellness, and belonging in every community it serves.<br /> <br /> <strong>LINKS:</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://www.sportalliance.com/en/perfect-gym/">https://www.sportalliance.com/en/perfect-gym/</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.withflex.com/">https://www.withflex.com/</a> <br /> <br /> <a href="https://egym.com/int">https://egym.com/int</a> </p> <article class= "text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&:has([data-writing-block])>*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "request-WEB:9553d5a7-f9e9-4403-9d91-a68547ea7fbc-2" data-testid= "conversation-turn-6" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> <div class= "text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)"> <div class= "[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn" tabindex="-1"> <div class="flex max-w-full flex-col grow"> <div class= "min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&]:mt-1" dir="auto" data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id= "02eea7b6-3213-4234-a9dc-a8072809c925" data-message-model-slug= "gpt-5"> <div class= "flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]"> <div class= "markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark markdown-new-styling"> <p data-start="108" data-end="524" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">#RetroFitness #KimGouch #FitnessIndustry #Branding #MarketingStrategy #GetRealCampaign #CommunityEngagement #FitnessBrand #GymMarketing #ConsumerExperience #WellnessCulture #HVLPFitness #HealthAndWellness #FitnessInnovation #GrowthStrategy #FutureOfFitness #AuthenticBranding #WellnessJourney #FitnessCommunity #FitnessBusiness #DataDrivenMarketing #FitnessTrends #BrandBuilding #WellnessLifestyle #FitnessMotivation</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start"> </div> <div class="mt-3 w-full empty:hidden"> <div class="text-center"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> <div class="pointer-events-none h-px w-px" aria-hidden="true" data-edge="true"> </div> <p data-start="1049" data-end="1218" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""> </p></description>](https://us-central1-podcastguru-217d6.cloudfunctions.net/gcf_get_image?image_url=https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts211/v4/a4/b1/54/a4b15432-92f0-b5d0-cc83-ac84bab0d35c/mza_9858150136603286019.png/600x600bb.jpg&width=300&height=300&api_key=xqFmUFX5BHLBTA)
Future of Fitness
Eric Malzone
Kim Gouch - Get Real: How Retro Fitness Plans to Claim #2 in HVLP
Kim Gouch - Get Real: How Retro Fitness Plans to Claim #2 in HVLP
Description
In this episode, Kim Gouch, Chief Brand and Marketing Officer at Retro Fitness, dives into her journey and the dynamic evolution of the fitness industry. She discusses how Retro Fitness is redefining the HVLP market through community-driven experiences, authentic branding, and meaningful consumer connections. Kim highlights the brand's Get Real campaign, which celebrates individuality and emotional connection in fitness, and shares how community engagement and simplicity in consumer experience shape their approach to growth and retention.
She also explores the difference between branding and marketing, emphasizing that true success comes from building a brand for the future — one that resonates with younger generations through authenticity, technology integration, and inclusivity. With a focus on data-driven insights and collaborative innovation, Kim outlines Retro Fitness's strategy for explosive yet sustainable growth, ensuring the brand continues to inspire connection, wellness, and belonging in every community it serves. LINKS:
https://www.sportalliance.com/en/perfect-gym/
https://www.withflex.com/ https://egym.com/int
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