144. 30 Years in Fitness: Building a Wellness Business That Evolves with You with Laura Mak Quist

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Employee To Boss: Entrepreneurship, Side Hustles, and Business Growth Tips from Experts

Hayleigh Hayhurst

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Welcome to the Employee To Boss podcast!

Employee To Boss is for everyone with an entrepreneurial spirit… For those wanting to start their business, for those wanting to go all-in on their side hustle, for those wanting to start a side hustle… and for those who are business curious!

Join podcast producer Hayleigh Hayhurst as she guides you through all things business. She is joined by guests from all different industries, at all different points of business to share their experiences, tips, and advice.

To have a successful business, you need to know a thing or two about different industries. The reason behind this? It is called info-sponging aka learning and absorbing new information about different industries.

Starting a business can be very lonely, and confusing!

Each episode will end with three actionable tips for you to follow to get started with your business today!

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144. 30 Years in Fitness: Building a Wellness Business That Evolves with You with Laura Mak Quist

Employee To Boss: Entrepreneurship, Side Hustles, and Business Growth Tips from Experts

26 minutes 45 seconds

5 months ago

144. 30 Years in Fitness: Building a Wellness Business That Evolves with You with Laura Mak Quist

What does it take to grow a fitness business that stands the test of time? In this episode we are joined by Laura Mak Quist — a veteran in the wellness and fitness industry with over 30 years of experience coaching women through strength training, yoga, nutrition, and life transitions.

From training athletes and TV personalities to launching a fitness clothing line and now running an online studio, Laura shares how she's continued to evolve her business to match her life stages — from competing in professional fitness to becoming a mom in her 40s. This episode is packed with advice for aspiring fitness coaches, service-based entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in building a business with staying power.

In this episode:

How Laura transitioned from gym employee to business owner
What it takes to niche down and stand out in the crowded fitness space
Why pivoting is the secret to long-term business success
Her honest take on motherhood, Hashimoto’s, and the wellness industry
The power of intuition, adaptability, and listening to your audience
Why movement, strength, and mobility matter for business owners too

Action Steps:

Add more movement into your day — even just 10 extra minutes of walking.
Strength train regularly to maintain muscle and support longevity.
Incorporate mobility into your routine through yoga or stretching.

Connect with Laura:

Website: https://www.lauramakfitlife.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauramakfitlife/

Online Studio: theyogafitlife.com

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Music: John Kiernan. www.johnkiernanmusic.com

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