<![CDATA[WORK In Progress]]>Work in Progress is a podcast from the team behind WORK Training Studio, a family-run gym in Meridian, Idaho that specializes in large group training. Hosted by co-owners Madi, Megan and Jeff, the show pulls back the curtain on what it actually takes to build something real: in the gym, in business, and in life.

Madi is an owner of the original WORK Training Studio in Irvine, California, who relocated her family to Idaho in search of a better quality of life, and has taught over 7,500+ sessions in her career. A fierce competitor, she utilizes her background in cross country to dominate in any endurance endeavor...including her latest obsession- HYROX. Megan runs a successful real estate practice while co-owning the studio, bringing her dance, pilates and previous studio manager experience to the WORK team. Jeff is a 20+ year firefighter with the LAFD and splits his time between running WORK in Idaho and running calls for the fire department in Los Angeles. Together they bring three different lanes into one conversation: training and performance, entrepreneurship, and the discipline it takes to keep all of it moving forward.

Expect episodes on strength and conditioning programming, common myths and fallacies of different training regimens, HYROX-specific training and race prep, the business side of owning a gym, coaching philosophy, and the invisible mindset work that leads some to fail and others to soar. Conversations get technical, breaking down training protocols, periodization, and what actually WORKs... Others are more personal: balancing family, faith and ambition, or the reality of running a small business while chasing your own goals.

This is a real look at what progress costs, the setbacks, the wins, and everything in between. Whether you’re building your own business, trying to stay consistent with your goals, training for your first HYROX event, struggling to juggle WORK and home life...WORK In Progress has a little of it all.

New episodes drop regularly. Subscribe and follow along as the WORK Training Studio team figures it out in real time, right alongside you.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:51:38 GMTWed, 19 Aug 2026 19:10:03 GMT60WORK Training Studio<p>Work in Progress is a podcast from the team behind WORK Training Studio, a family-run gym in Meridian, Idaho that specializes in large group training. Hosted by co-owners Madi, Megan and Jeff, the show pulls back the curtain on what it actually takes to build something real: in the gym, in business, and in life.</p><p></p><p>Madi is an owner of the original WORK Training Studio in Irvine, California, who relocated her family to Idaho in search of a better quality of life, and has taught over 7,500+ sessions in her career. A fierce competitor, she utilizes her background in cross country to dominate in any endurance endeavor...including her latest obsession- HYROX. Megan runs a successful real estate practice while co-owning the studio, bringing her dance, pilates and previous studio manager experience to the WORK team. Jeff is a 20+ year firefighter with the LAFD and splits his time between running WORK in Idaho and running calls for the fire department in Los Angeles. Together they bring three different lanes into one conversation: training and performance, entrepreneurship, and the discipline it takes to keep all of it moving forward.</p><p></p><p>Expect episodes on strength and conditioning programming, common myths and fallacies of different training regimens, HYROX-specific training and race prep, the business side of owning a gym, coaching philosophy, and the invisible mindset work that leads some to fail and others to soar. Conversations get technical, breaking down training protocols, periodization, and what actually WORKs... Others are more personal: balancing family, faith and ambition, or the reality of running a small business while chasing your own goals.</p><p></p><p>This is a real look at what progress costs, the setbacks, the wins, and everything in between. Whether you’re building your own business, trying to stay consistent with your goals, training for your first HYROX event, struggling to juggle WORK and home life...WORK In Progress has a little of it all.</p><p>New episodes drop regularly. Subscribe and follow along as the WORK Training Studio team figures it out in real time, right alongside you.</p>episodicWORK Training Studiojeff@weworkforit.comno<![CDATA[Small Business Ownership | Episode 3]]>The episode focuses on the journey of small business ownership, hitting topics topics such as personal transformation, decision-making, financial risk, and the challenges of starting and running a small business. Jeff, Madi and Megan share their experiences and insights, providing valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. This episode covers the challenges of finding a suitable location for a business, the importance of realistic financial decisions, the impact of partnerships on business success, and the strategies for generating revenue and momentum before a business opens. The episode also emphasizes the need for endurance, grit, and a clear understanding of the financial costs involved in starting a business.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage
  • 01:46 Transition to Small Business Ownership
  • 02:43 The Spark: From Idea to Action
  • 03:25 Transition from Corporate Job to Gym Ownership
  • 06:20 Motivation for Transition: Passion and Purpose
  • 08:40 Support and Decision-Making in Small Business Ownership
  • 18:17 Overcoming Doubts and Financial Risk
  • 24:27 Planning and Budgeting for a Small Business
  • 29:52 Path to Profitability and Marketing Strategies
  • 32:29 Location Considerations for Small Business
  • 34:41 Challenges of Finding a Suitable Location
  • 36:39 Realistic Financial Decisions
  • 38:48 Impact of Partnerships on Business Success
  • 46:00 Strategies for Generating Revenue and Momentum Before Opening
]]>df003294-fb54-4092-a118-c7be14ba74b7Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:54:05 GMT<p>The episode focuses on the journey of small business ownership, hitting topics topics such as personal transformation, decision-making, financial risk, and the challenges of starting and running a small business. Jeff, Madi and Megan share their experiences and insights, providing valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. This episode covers the challenges of finding a suitable location for a business, the importance of realistic financial decisions, the impact of partnerships on business success, and the strategies for generating revenue and momentum before a business opens. The episode also emphasizes the need for endurance, grit, and a clear understanding of the financial costs involved in starting a business.</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage</li><li>01:46 Transition to Small Business Ownership</li><li>02:43 The Spark: From Idea to Action</li><li>03:25 Transition from Corporate Job to Gym Ownership</li><li>06:20 Motivation for Transition: Passion and Purpose</li><li>08:40 Support and Decision-Making in Small Business Ownership</li><li>18:17 Overcoming Doubts and Financial Risk</li><li>24:27 Planning and Budgeting for a Small Business</li><li>29:52 Path to Profitability and Marketing Strategies</li><li>32:29 Location Considerations for Small Business</li><li>34:41 Challenges of Finding a Suitable Location</li><li>36:39 Realistic Financial Decisions</li><li>38:48 Impact of Partnerships on Business Success</li><li>46:00 Strategies for Generating Revenue and Momentum Before Opening</li></ul>no00:46:2913Small Business Ownership | Episode 3full<![CDATA[Would You Do It All Again?]]>This episode follows the individual journeys of Megan, Madi, and Jeff. It also explores financial challenges, regrets, and sacrifices, highlighting the impact of personal decisions on financial stability, relationships, and life in general. This episode goes from each guests backstory, to what they wanted from life vs what eventually happened, and at the end Jeff, Megan and Madi answer the question "Would you do it all again?"

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introducing the Episode
  • 04:01 Megan's Journey: From Dance Major to Fitness Instructor
  • 07:11 Madi's Journey: From Biology Major to Fitness Instructor
  • 14:39 Jeff's Journey: From Film and Television to Firefighter
  • 21:10 Megan's Aspirations vs. Reality
  • 26:12 Madi's Aspirations vs. Reality
  • 30:20 Madi's Transition to Fitness Leadership
  • 31:15 Career Aspirations and Shifts
  • 34:02 Financial Challenges and Lessons
  • 38:08 Regrets and Sacrifices
  • 42:25 Life's Finite Resource: Time
  • 48:33 Growth and Reflection
]]>bbd704f4-ee7b-4e20-bb5e-d5067087422fTue, 01 Sep 2026 22:32:10 GMT<p>This episode follows the individual journeys of Megan, Madi, and Jeff. It also explores financial challenges, regrets, and sacrifices, highlighting the impact of personal decisions on financial stability, relationships, and life in general. This episode goes from each guests backstory, to what they wanted from life vs what eventually happened, and at the end Jeff, Megan and Madi answer the question "Would you do it all again?"</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introducing the Episode</li><li>04:01 Megan's Journey: From Dance Major to Fitness Instructor</li><li>07:11 Madi's Journey: From Biology Major to Fitness Instructor</li><li>14:39 Jeff's Journey: From Film and Television to Firefighter</li><li>21:10 Megan's Aspirations vs. Reality</li><li>26:12 Madi's Aspirations vs. Reality</li><li>30:20 Madi's Transition to Fitness Leadership</li><li>31:15 Career Aspirations and Shifts</li><li>34:02 Financial Challenges and Lessons</li><li>38:08 Regrets and Sacrifices</li><li>42:25 Life's Finite Resource: Time</li><li>48:33 Growth and Reflection</li></ul>no01:00:5312Would You Do It All Again?full<![CDATA[Megan and Madi's Transformation]]>On the very first episode of the WORK In Progress Podcast, learn about the amazing physical and mental transformations of two of WORK Training Studio's owners- Megan and Madi. Both women talk about their struggles with weight and their mental health postpartum. Listen now to hear their inspiring message of hope, and discover that your ideal self is closer than it seems.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Peptide Therapy and Transformation
  • 06:31 Struggles with Weight and Health
  • 16:37 Mental and Emotional Impact
  • 24:38 Challenges and Transformation Journey
]]>376b835c-0fbb-44d3-8143-f672021211b6Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:47:58 GMT<p>On the very first episode of the WORK In Progress Podcast, learn about the amazing physical and mental transformations of two of WORK Training Studio's owners- Megan and Madi. Both women talk about their struggles with weight and their mental health postpartum. Listen now to hear their inspiring message of hope, and discover that your ideal self is closer than it seems.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Peptide Therapy and Transformation</li><li>06:31 Struggles with Weight and Health</li><li>16:37 Mental and Emotional Impact</li><li>24:38 Challenges and Transformation Journey</li></ul>no00:37:3611Megan and Madi's Transformationfull