Building Community and Connection in Business with Will Bartholomew

79% of consumers prefer to engage with brands that foster a sense of community (HubSpot).

Yet many businesses still focus on transactions over relationships, missing the deeper loyalty and growth that come from connection.

In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we’re joined by Will Bartholomew, Founder and CEO of D1 Training. From playing alongside Peyton Manning at the University of Tennessee to building one of the fastest-growing fitness franchises in the country, Will has spent his career proving that community and accountability drive performance both on and off the field.

📅 Thursday, September 18, 2025 | 🕚 11:00 AM PDT
🎙️ Hosted by Tullio Siragusa and Mike Liwski
🎧 Produced by Tullio Siragusa

🧭 In this episode, we explore:
• How lessons from Division 1 athletics shaped Will’s leadership philosophy
• Systems that allow D1 Training’s culture of accountability to scale across 150+ locations
• Stories of athletes and communities transformed through D1’s model
• Why community and compassion are essential to long-term business success

🎧 Whether you’re leading a startup, scaling a franchise, or growing your team, this conversation shows why community is the ultimate competitive advantage.

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