Nick Berry is an entrepreneur, CEO, business mentor, and author.
Since launching his first venture in 2002, Nick has been an active force in the business world, starting and acquiring dozens of businesses, and recording some remarkable achievements along the way.
Nick is still involved in his companies, while also mentoring and coaching other business owners.
He is known as 'The Business Guy' and has been called the 'Anti-Guru' for his reputation as the 'behind-the-scenes' business mind for many companies. His strategic vision and leadership have not only led several of these ventures to successful exits but have also earned many of them repeated recognition for growth, client satisfaction, and company culture.
He exited Fitness Revolution and left his role as CEO in 2024. He then started Redesigned.Business and The Golden Thread newsletter to share his expertise and insights with other B2B service businesses.
He also hosts 'The Business Owner's Journey' podcast as another outlet for business owners who are driven to grow and improve as leaders and business owners.
Through each channel Nick is sharing his insight, lessons, and tools used in his businesses. He also interviews guests who have valuable experience and wisdom to share with the audience.
Nick has been featured recently by CanvasRebel and Listen Notes.
Nick Berry and Kelly Berry before presenting at the EFPS industry conference.
After multiple successful exits and decades building award-winning companies, Nick launched Redesigned.Business as his next entrepreneurial chapter. Nick founded to focus on the needs of B2B service business owners trying to break free of operational inertia and scale effectively.
Working with owners who have built something meaningful but hit a growth ceiling, Redesigned.Business restructures their business for sustainable growth by aligning leadership development, strategy, and operating systems with his Business Alignment System methodology.
The core philosophy is that "scale happens by design, not by accident" - ensuring that business growth feels intentional and repeatable rather than accidental. Through this work, Nick helps transform businesses from startup-mode operations into systematized, scalable enterprises.
The Golden Thread newsletter is Nick's high-signal newsletter where he distills two decades of business-building wisdom into actionable insights. Each edition delivers field-tested frameworks, decision-making tools, and strategic concepts specifically for service business owners and creators scaling beyond founder-dependency.
Unlike typical business content, The Golden Thread focuses exclusively on the critical inflection points where most businesses either break through or plateau.
In June 2024, Nick launched "The Business Owner's Journey" podcast for business owners driven to grow and improve as leaders. The show features Nick sharing insights, lessons, and tools from his own business experiences alongside interviews with guests who bring valuable wisdom to the table. This podcast focuses on helping owners anticipate and prepare for the predictable challenges that arise between startup and sustainable scale.
As Nick describes it, "We're crowdsourcing experience and ideas so others can shorten their learning curve and move forward faster.
Nick is the CEO and Founder of Fitness Revolution, an international business coaching and consulting firm transforming gym owners into successful fitness entrepreneurs. Through business coaching programs and strategic planning, Fitness Revolution offers a blueprint for gym owners and fitness business owners to achieve growth and success. Nick's leadership has positioned Fitness Revolution as a beacon for those in the fitness sector seeking to elevate their business operations.
Fitness Revolution's philanthropic arm, Revolution For A Cause, has raised over $1.1 million for various charities.
As the innovative founder of SEOContentSurge, Nick has carved a niche in the digital marketing landscape. SEOContentSurge stands out as a premier service offering done-for-you SEO content cluster writing solutions for businesses aiming to dominate the Search Engine Results Pages (SERPs). The company has become a crucial asset for businesses seeking strategic and high-quality content writing, ready to enhance their online presence.
Nick co-Founded Entrepreneur's Edge, along with co-Founders Debbie Oster and Kelly Berry, to address the lack of marketing strategists available to small businesses. 'EE' offers business owners access to a suite of services, including Fractional CMO, Outsourced Marketing Department, and Total Online Presence consulting. Each provides strategies to navigate marketing challenges effectively.
Entrepreneur's Edge is dedicated to providing clarity and actionable insights on marketing, helping businesses to solve marketing puzzles and achieve sustainable growth.
Fitness Consulting Group is the Holding Company, which is now named 'FCG'. It was founded in 2005 as an operating service business, consulting with fitness businesses seeking growth strategies. Eventually it became the holding company for several businesses in the fitness space, with as many as 8 operating businesses under the umbrella at one time.
Under Nick's leadership, his companies have not only achieved significant growth but have also garnered numerous accolades. Fitness Revolution was celebrated for its franchisee satisfaction, receiving the top honor from Franchise Business Review in consecutive years (2012, 2013, 2014). Additionally, it achieved recognition in the American Business Awards and ranked impressively in the Entrepreneur Franchise 500.
Nick's passion for sharing knowledge and insights extends into his contributions as a best-selling author. He's co-authored 5 best-selling books, including "The Only Business Book You'll Ever Need" along with Brian Tracy, Nick Nanton and Leigh Steinberg, among others, and "The Definitive Guide to Youth Athletic Strength, Conditioning and Performance". His contributions reflect his diverse expertise and commitment to enriching the entrepreneurial and fitness communities.
Starting with the first ever IYCA International Summit in Louisville, Kentucky, in 2009, Nick's companies have hosted over 100 conferences and live events across the country.
As both speaker and a host, Nick has collaborated with and shared the stage with a long list of industry-leading experts and speakers over the years. View the notable presenters for more details.
Nick graduated from Larue County High School and Campbellsville University, Nick's educational journey laid the groundwork for his professional achievements. His leadership and teamwork skills were honed early, highlighted by all-state and all-conference baseball career in high school and college.
Nick's ventures reflect his diverse expertise and commitment to fostering growth and innovation across various sectors. His insights and leadership are sought after across B2B and small business sectors, making him a pivotal figure in the entrepreneurial landscape.
Nick's story is one of relentless pursuit, strategic innovation, and the transformative power of visionary leadership. His contributions continue to impact the digital marketing, fitness, and business coaching industries, inspiring a new generation of entrepreneurs.
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