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Alternative Revenue & Strategic Partnerships:

What Works, What Doesn’t, and What’s Risky

WITH Christina Malik

April 22, 2026 AT 03:00 PM EST

Studios across fitness, wellness, and recovery are increasingly exploring additional revenue streams beyond their core services. From longevity and recovery offerings to partnerships with telehealth providers or wellness platforms, these models are generating interest, but they also introduce legal, operational, and financial considerations that are often underestimated. Christina Malik brings a unique perspective to this conversation, with experience spanning healthcare operations, finance, and healthcare law.

In this Fireside chat, Christina will help unpack how operators can evaluate these opportunities thoughtfully. The conversation will focus on where these models have created value, where risk is often underestimated, and what legal and operational considerations owners should understand before introducing new services. 

Discussion Topics:

  • Ancillary services studios are beginning to explore (GLP-1, peptides, HRT, recovery services)

  • Partnership models with telehealth providers, medical directors, and wellness platforms

  • Legal, licensing, and compliance considerations

  • Operational and financial implications of adding new service lines Evaluating fit with the brand, client demand, and business model

Christina Malik

  • Former COO of physician practices ranging from $8M to $150M in size
  • Healthcare attorney focused on wellness, longevity, functional medicine, med spa, and aesthetic businesses
  • Advisor to brands expanding into medical-adjacent services, including compliance, medical oversight, and vendor partnerships
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Instructor Talent Systems:

Hiring, Development, and Culture

WITH Marion Roaman

March 25, 2026 AT 03:00 PM EST

Marion will share practical perspectives on building instructor teams that remain strong over time. The conversation will explore hiring and identifying talent, developing instructors through structured training and mentorship, shaping team culture, and creating pay and progression systems that support both performance and longevity.
Members receive a private invitation

BFS Past Events

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Profit Engineering:

How You Protect Margin While You Scale

WITH Jay Galluzzo

We move beyond cost-cutting and into the strategic levers that truly build durable margin: pricing discipline, revenue focus, and smart capacity decisions. This session will unpack why sales growth must lead the margin conversation and where operators often misread the signals. We’ll also explore how to avoid reactive cuts and race-to-the-bottom dynamics as you scale.
This event was member exclusive.
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All Member Meeting
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2024 Closeout:

With Guest Speaker Bryan Myers

WITH Bryan Myers

We’re excited to invite you to an exclusive members-only Fireside Chat with Bryan Myers, President & CEO of Solidcore, on December 11th at 3 PM. Hear firsthand from a visionary leader as he shares insights on leadership, growth, and building a successful brand. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage with Bryan in an intimate and dynamic conversation designed to inspire and empower you.
This event was member exclusive.
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Fireside Chat with Rick Caro, Founder of Health & Fitness Assn (formerly, IHRSA)

WITH Rick Caro

Join this conversation to hear Rick's insights, observations and trends into the fitness industry.
This event was member exclusive.

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