L.I.P. — LEADERSHIP • INSPIRATION • PERSPECTIVE

Stories & Insights

Stories and lessons from the jagged journey of leadership and life — drawn from four decades of leading, coaching, operating and learning.

FIX IT!
LeadershipPerspective

FIX IT!

Knowing why something happens is important. Leadership starts with what you do about it.

August 31, 2026Read More →
Faithful Service
LeadershipInspiration

Faithful Service

Leadership isn't measured only by the lives we lead. It's measured by the lives we quietly touch.

August 25, 2026Read More →
L.I.P. — Leadership. Inspiration. Perspective.
Perspective

L.I.P. — Leadership. Inspiration. Perspective.

Why this, why now. After four decades of leading businesses and coaching executives, Frank shares the leadership philosophy that has stayed with him more than all the others — Do Right.

August 16, 2026Read More →
HALO Talks – Episode #304: Frank Ancharski, Promotion Vault, COO
Leadership

HALO Talks – Episode #304: Frank Ancharski, Promotion Vault, COO

In his second appearance on HALO Talks, Frank Ancharski discusses his role as COO of Promotion Vault — a leading RaaS gift card provider on a mission to end discounting in the fitness industry.

January 6, 2022Read More →
Club Leader's Inspirational Insights – Start a New Habit – What went well today?
Inspiration

Club Leader's Inspirational Insights – Start a New Habit – What went well today?

Set an alarm 30 minutes before going to bed and ask yourself: "What went well today?" A simple habit that can transform your mindset.

September 28, 2021Read More →
Club Leader's Inspirational Insights – Remember & Honor
Inspiration

Club Leader's Inspirational Insights – Remember & Honor

It's hard to believe that 20 years has passed since our world changed on 9/11/01. As we remember where we were on that fateful day, let's especially honor those lives and families impacted.

September 11, 2021Read More →
Club Leaders Inspirational Insight – "A Time to Celebrate the Value of Work"
Inspiration

Club Leaders Inspirational Insight – "A Time to Celebrate the Value of Work"

Happy Labor Day! For all that we do for our communities, our families, our industry and our teams, please do not forget about taking care of ourselves this holiday weekend.

September 9, 2021Read More →
Physical Inactivity Associated with Severe COVID-19
Perspective

Physical Inactivity Associated with Severe COVID-19

A newly published study of ~50,000 people with COVID-19 found that regular physical activity provided strong protection from hospitalization, ICU admission, and death.

August 11, 2021Read More →
Club Leaders Closing Comments: "Salt & the Light"
PerspectiveLeadership

Club Leaders Closing Comments: "Salt & the Light"

A tribute to Brent Darden and a call to action for the fitness industry, inspired by the poem "First They Came" by Martin Niemöller.

April 20, 2021Read More →
The Fitness Business Podcast – Episode 351: Creating a Little L.I.P. Service with Frank Ancharski
Leadership

The Fitness Business Podcast – Episode 351: Creating a Little L.I.P. Service with Frank Ancharski

Frank Ancharski joins The Fitness Business Podcast to discuss Leadership, Inspiration, and People Management — the L.I.P. Service philosophy that drives actionable results for fitness businesses.

April 7, 2021Read More →
HALO Talks – Episode #250: Frank Ancharski, Club Coach Services, Owner
Leadership

HALO Talks – Episode #250: Frank Ancharski, Club Coach Services, Owner

"I'm a lifer!" states Frank Ancharski, industry veteran and owner of Club Coach Services. Frank is bullish on an "epic comeback" and discusses the reopening of the industry, customer service, and pricing with host Pete Moore.

March 18, 2021Read More →
Plato, Peloton and Prescriptions (EXR"x"CISE)
Leadership

Plato, Peloton and Prescriptions (EXR"x"CISE)

"Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it." — Plato

March 10, 2021Read More →
Tell Congress. Act Today. Please Help Save Our Industry. GYMS Act (H.R. 890).
Leadership

Tell Congress. Act Today. Please Help Save Our Industry. GYMS Act (H.R. 890).

The fitness industry needs your help. Support the GYMS Act (H.R. 890) — the Gym Mitigation and Survival Act — to help save health clubs across America.

February 11, 2021Read More →
Comeback for Club Financial Strategies
Leadership

Comeback for Club Financial Strategies

Frank Ancharski discusses financial planning strategies for health clubs post-shutdown, including ancillary revenue growth, digital solutions, and building a rainy-day fund.

February 7, 2021Read More →
Generating New Revenue Streams
LeadershipPerspective

Generating New Revenue Streams

Frank Ancharski shares four revenue streams clubs can look to implement: Health Care, Nutrition, Meeting Space, and Third-Party Partnerships.

January 28, 2021Read More →