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🏋️‍♂️ Free Arkansas: Frank Lawrence on Building Community Through Fitness

In this episode, Andy sits down with Frank Lawrence, CEO and co-owner of The Athletic Clubs, to talk about how fitness, leadership, and community all intersect.They cover:💪 Frank’s journey from community banker to health club entrepreneur🏃‍♀️ How the clubs have become hubs for co

Hosted by Andy McNeillWith Frank Lawrence· 40 min · Oct 20, 2025

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In this episode, Andy sits down with Frank Lawrence, CEO and co-owner of The Athletic Clubs, to talk about how fitness, leadership, and community all intersect.They cover:💪 Frank’s journey from community banker to health club entrepreneur🏃‍♀️ How the clubs have become hubs for connection, not just fitness🎾 The rise of pickleball — and why Arkansas can’t get enough🧠 What strength training, wellness, and even AI mean for the future of fitness🤝 Leadership lessons from decades in business and community buildingFrom Big Sugar bike rides to the daily “Frank Life,” this episode dives into how staying active keeps both people and communities strong.🎧 Watch now to hear how Arkansas’s health clubs are shaping a healthier, more connected state.

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