NEWS RELEASE
SUCCEED! Signs Todd Durkin for Opening Keynote Address
(OAKLAND, CA, May 24, 2018) – The Association of Fitness Studios (AFS) today proudly announced that fitness industry icon Todd Durkin has agreed to be the opening keynote speaker at SUCCEED! – the first-ever major Business Convention & Expo for current and aspiring studio/gym owners! The event will be April 12-14, 2019 at Hotel Irvine, in Irvine, CA.
Durkin is the well-known, internationally recognized strength, speed and conditioning coach, personal trainer, motivational speaker, and author who inspires people worldwide. He is the founder of Fitness Quest 10 in San Diego, CA, a world-class facility that has been named a Top 10 Gym in the U.S. five years in a row by Men’s Health magazine. 
“Nobody can inspire and motivate a fitness crowd like Todd Durkin,” said Josh Leve, AFS founder and CEO. “We’re thrilled that he will kick off SUCCEED! and the best part is this will be Todd Durkin like you’ve never seen him before!”
Durkin’s accomplishments are seemingly never-ending, from training world-class athletes, being featured on NBC Strong, named Personal Trainer of the Year by both IDEA and ACE, leading 42 employees and 500 weekly clients at FitnessQuest10, authoring several best-selling books, and creating a Mastermind Group for hundreds of fitness professionals.
“I’ve worked with Josh and AFS since their inception,” said Durkin. “I’ve seen AFS’ incredible growth and development into one of the fitness industry’s most dynamic organizations. I strongly believe in the AFS mission and vision for SUCCEED! It’s their time and I’m honored to be a part of it.”
SUCCEED! will be an event like none other in the fitness industry with 2.5 days of education solely dedicated to fitness businesses of all sizes, disciplines and tenure for entrepreneurs looking to take the next step in their career. The event will feature three pre-cons, over 50 sessions in six educational tracks, a 70-booth Expo highlighting new technologies and equipment, with networking and social events throughout.
“Todd totally understands that SUCCEED! is all about the business of the fitness business – yet making sure we provide the networking, innovation, and fun components critical to a major industry event,” said Leve. “As a highly successful studio owner, his message will be relevant and powerful.”
In that vein, Durkin’s activities with Todd Durkin Enterprises and his Mastermind groups provide the motivational, educational, and team-building events consistent with SUCCEED! and its mission.
Todd earned his BS degree in Kinesiology from The College of William & Mary in Virginia and his MA degree in Exercise & Nutritional Science with a specialty in Biomechanics and Sports Medicine from San Diego State University.
About AFS
The Association of Fitness Studios (AFS) is the only membership community dedicated solely to the business of fitness studios. AFS provides studio owners and developers a wide array of business-specific products, services, and benefits that enable them to more effectively manage and grow their businesses, building on the passion, compassion and courage they’ve already shown – including SUCCEED! - the first-ever major Business Convention & Expo for current and aspiring studio/gym owners