Anthony M. Badalian
President, COO & Partner @ STRIDE Fitness | MBA | Health & Wellness Executive | Strategic Growth Leader | Franchise Operations Expert
- Role
- President, COO & Partner at STRIDE Fitness
- Location
- Irvine, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Anthony M. Badalian
Currently, I serve as President, Chief Operating Officer, and Partner at STRIDE Fitness, where I lead strategic direction, operational excellence, and franchise growth for one of the fastest-growing boutique fitness brands in the health and wellness space. I bring more than 20 years of leadership experience in multi-unit operations, sales, and business development within the fitness industry, complemented by an MBA that has strengthened my strategic, financial, and organizational expertise.Previously, I served as President of Rumble Boxing, driving national expansion and brand growth through integrated sales, marketing, and operational strategies. Prior roles include Vice President of Sales & Operations at Club Pilates and progressive leadership positions at 24 Hour Fitness—from club management to corporate executive roles. These experiences have honed my ability to scale operations, optimize revenue, and align cross-functional teams to deliver sustained franchise profitability.I am passionate about building high-performing teams and cultivating a culture rooted in accountability, innovation, and operational excellence. By empowering franchise partners and exceeding customer expectations, I continue to deliver strategic results in an ever-evolving fitness landscape.I am driven by a relentless passion to grow, level up, and create opportunities—not just for the businesses I lead, but for the people around me. Helping teams and individuals achieve their highest potential is at the core of everything I do and fuels my commitment to creating lasting impact in the health and wellness space.Skills & EducationExperienced Corporate Executive with a demonstrated history of working in the health, wellness and fitness industry. Skilled in Sales, Negotiation, Public Speaking, Finance, Microsoft Office, Salesforce, Customer Service, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Business Strategy, Project Management and Coaching. Strong sales and management professional with a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Concordia University, Irvine (MBA).Gallup Strengths FinderCommunication / Command / Competition / Activator / MaximizerTechnical SkillsFluent with programs such as: Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint, ClubReady and Salesforce. I exemplify superior public speaking and communication skills, including engineering and maintenance skills.
Experience
President, COO & Partner
Apr 2025 — Present · Huntington Beach, CA, US
As President, COO, and Partner at STRIDE Fitness, I lead the company’s strategic direction, operational execution, and franchise development across a growing boutique fitness brand in the health and wellness space. I oversee multi-unit operations, sales performance, marketing initiatives, and business development, ensuring alignment across cross-functional teams to drive profitability and brand expansion. I am passionate about building high-performing teams, cultivating a culture rooted in accountability and innovation, and empowering franchise partners to exceed customer expectations. Leveraging over 20 years of leadership experience and an MBA, I focus on scaling operations, optimizing revenue, and creating opportunities that drive both business success and personal growth for those around me.
Education
Orange Lutheran High School
General Education, General Education
2004 — 2008
Concordia University Irvine
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
2019 — 2020
Concordia University Irvine
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration and Management, General
2009 — 2014
Vanguard University of Southern California
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA
2008 — 2009
Skills
- Marketing
- Fitness Training
- Microsoft Office
- Sales
- Leadership
- Public Speaking
- New Business Development
- Fitness
- Nutrition
- Social Networking
- Team Building
- Management
- Wellness
- Customer Service
- Coaching
- Event Planning
- Social Media
- Negotiation
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
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