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!