Josh Cherry - a podcast by Terry Weaver, Co-founder, VEL Institute podcast host

Josh Cherry, CEO of Delta Life Fitness franchising, served as a U.S. Marine for 13 years, and is a Texas A&M graduate. Josh earned 9 air medals, a Navy achievement medal with valor, and a combat aircrew designation. He was selected for the enlisted to commissioning education program where he completed flight school with a perfect score and 1st in his class. He then served as a Captain leading Marines for an additional six years. Josh has dedicated his adult life to innovation in the fitness industry. He and his team have successfully launched 30+ Delta Life Fitness gyms across the United States.
Podcast Segments[2:30] - What is Josh Cherry like?[5:21] - Passions that fuel Josh.[7:56] - Delta Life Fitness 45 second pitch.[8:48] - Josh’s passion for Delta Life Fitness.[12:13] - How important is it to have your ideal customer figured out?[15:15] - Favorite show and game system as a kid.[16:38] - Favorite memory as a kid.[17:57] - Vidor, Texas.[19:12] - Joining the Marine Corps.[21:45] - Being a Helicopter Door Gunner.[23:33] - Biggest obstacles during boot camp.[25:20] - The culture of the Marine Corps.[29:43] - Pivotal moment in the Marine Corps and in War times.[34:08] - Fire power of the guns.[35:00] - Pivotal moment in the Marine Corps and in War times. (cont.)[46:04] - Greatest lessons learned in the Military.[51:20] - Nine Air Medals.[54:10] - Pursuing the entrepreneurial dream.[59:20] - The progression of Delta Life Fitness.[1:08:20] - What to say to new entrepreneurs who say they are too busy.[1:10:10] - Can you be successful alone?[1:13:35] - How important is it to have a tribe?[1:17:14] - How does Delta Life Fitness not become a Curves Fitness?[1:21:06] - Becoming a public speaker early on.[1:24:27] - Josh’s mindset and always growing.[1:26:22] - Visualizing success.[1:31:25] - Having gratitude.Selected links from show
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