Love at First Bike - Episode 109 - Wichita Chamber Business Accelerator - Jacob Wayman

Posted by: Scott Elpers on Thursday, February 9, 2023

Orangtheory is a total-body group workout combining science, coaching and technology to guarantee maximum results from the inside out. These innovative workouts are based on high intensity interval training that blend cardiovascular and strength training.

Jacob Wayman’s career path is everything but linear. He went to school to become a healthcare administrator and had every intention of doing so until he moved back home to Wichita. That's where his trajectory took a turn towards entrepreneurship. Since moving back, he helped launch 1 Million Cups, e2e (now known as Nxtus), Startup Grind, Shift ICT, and Connecting ICT. Following those experiences he knew that he wanted to be a business owner and set out to purchase Orangetheory Fitness. Beyond Orangetheory Fitness, he’s also very active in the community through the Rotary Club of Wichita, Salvation Army, Leadership Wichita and the 344th ARS at McConnell AFB. He’s also the husband to an amazing woman - she’s the real reason they own Orangetheory - and the father to two amazing boys.

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On this episode we discuss:
● Getting started in the entrepreneurial community
● Being a community builder with E2E (now NXTUS) and 1 Million Cups
● What makes Orange Theory different
● The infusion of technology into their business
● How Jacob got kicked out of his future wife’s class
● Your path is not linear
● Creating business collisions in the community
● Building up their team members for success
● No Shower Happy Hour
● The new location
● Looking at the big picture of the business
● Being the same person no matter what
● The impact of Leadership Wichita

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Wichita Chamber Business Accelerator is a weekly podcast devoted to supporting and learning from area business owners. Released every Wednesday, it's produced by Forge Podcast Co, managed by the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Evergy.

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