213. Andrew Sugerman, CEO of Centr

Today, I'm joined by Andrew Sugerman, CEO of Centr, a global fitness brand pairing personalized digital content with state-of-the-art gym equipment.

Founded by Chris Hemsworth, Centr's omnichannel ecosystem offers custom workouts, meal plans, mindfulness programs, and more. Leveraging his experience leading content and partnerships at Disney, Andrew has scaled the brand to new heights, inking deals with big box retailers like Hyrox and Walmart.

In this episode, we break down the company's integrated digital and physical strategy. Plus we talk working with Chris Hemsworth and expanding into IRL experiences.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Merging Centr and Inspire Fitness
• Why Centr is partnering with Hyrox and Walmart
• Chris Hemsworth's role in strategy development and day to day
• Andrew's thoughts on the potential of mixed reality in health and wellness

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Centr's Website: https://centr.com/
Centr's IG: https://www.instagram.com/CentrFit/
Chris Hemsworth's IG: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cxblo28LBRw/
Find Centr fitness equipment at your local Walmart and other retailers!

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Chapters:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:39) Andrew's background
(03:23) Integration of digital content with physical equipment
(05:05) Centr and Inspire Fitness joining forces
(08:46) New partnerships with Hyrox and Walmart
(12:56) Expanding retail reach
(15:12) Chris Hemsworth's involvement in the business
(21:57) 4 M's of content that Centr focuses on
(23:26) Deepening personalized content
(27:19) Opportunities for Mixed Reality
(33:06) The partnership with Hyrox and comparison to CrossFit
(35:02) Making holistic health accessible for all and growth opportunities
(37:06) Physical events and community engagement
(38:29) Conclusion