{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6775cb68499663105e17ae63/68280f76696b5d1232342db9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Les Mills CEO: How a Kiwi Gym Became a Global Fitness Empire","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6775cb68499663105e17ae63/1747543403283-1ad25ba2-72ef-497d-bfdc-4d2e06ac9a63.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This week on Between Two Beers we talk to Phillip Mills!</p><p><br></p><p>Phillip is the founder and Executive director of Les MIlls international - and one of NZ's most successful businessmen.</p><p><br></p><p>Some people might think Les Mills is a few gyms in New Zealand… but they would be badly mistaken. Les Mills has become a global operation, boasting partnerships with over 20,000 gyms and a presence in over 100 countries. Their wide range of workouts are led by a network of more than 140,000 instructors.</p><p><br></p><p>And it all started with $3 fitness classes in Auckland.</p><p><br></p><p>This is the incredible story of how Phillip Mills took over the business from his dad Les nearly 40 years ago - and helped turn it into the global empire it is today.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is brought to you by TAB, download the new app today and get your bet on!</p><p><br></p><p>Between Two Beers is now part of the Acast Creator Network, listen wherever you get your podcasts from, or watch the video on YouTube.</p>","author_name":"Steven Holloway & Seamus Marten"}