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HALO Talks: Elevating Wellness

The HALO Talks podcast is hosted by Pete Moore, the Managing Partner & Founder of Integrity Square, the leading boutique investment bank in the HALO sector (Health, Active, Lifestyle, Outdoors.) HALO Talks are a collection of the fitness industry’s most recognized and respected founders and key executives seeking positive change through the products and services they deliver.

The podcast focus is the vision and mission behind the business, how the guests found their purpose, lessons learned along the way, and expectations for the future.

Mar 25, 2024

Chris Craytor's journey with IHRSA, now formally known as the Health and Fitness Association, is a story of transformation and strategic development. When Craytor first joined the board, he was immediately faced with the challenge of fundraising for advocacy—a task that was met with more rejections than approvals....


Mar 18, 2024

Monica Marder, a dynamic entrepreneur with a penchant for wellness innovation, embarked on a transformative journey in 2018 when she founded her first fitness studio. Struggling to find a workout regimen that was both low impact and incorporated functional strength training, but distinctly different from traditional...


Mar 8, 2024

Ethan Blauner's story begins in the tumultuous period of the pandemic when the doors of the (unfortunately now defunct) Switch Playground--like many big box and boutique gyms across the globe--shuttered and left trainers wandering in an uncertain fitness landscape. As routines crumbled, Ethan faced the challenge that...


Mar 5, 2024

Sid Raman is a structural engineer with over three decades of experience in the construction and building sector. His expertise took an innovative turn roughly seven years ago, as he delved into the niche of construction automation and robotics. Sid discovered a new-found excitement in the application of motors and...


Feb 26, 2024

Matthew Schober is the Co-Founder of Concierge Health (previously known as Gym Farm), a company that provides services to fitness facilities. Host Pete Moore and Matt discuss ancillary revenues, establishing new revenue streams for clubs, and the complex challenges and opportunities in the insurance and corporate...