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Stephen P. Smith
Stephen P. Smith is the Founder of
Planet Beach and HOTWORX®. He
has served as Chief Executive Officer
and Chairman of the Board of Directors
since April 1996. He received a B.A. in
Political Scien...view moreStephen P. Smith is the Founder of
Planet Beach and HOTWORX®. He
has served as Chief Executive Officer
and Chairman of the Board of Directors
since April 1996. He received a B.A. in
Political Science from the University of
Mississippi, a Masters in Organizational
Management from the University of
Phoenix, and the Distinguished Certified
Franchise Executive Designation from
the International Franchise Association
for his work and study in the Franchise
industry. He has received his Personal
Training certification through AFAA
and Suspension Training certification
through TRX among other fitness
training certifications. His background
as an athlete includes college football
and Arena Football as well as numerous
bodybuilding titles including NPC
National Collegiate Champion.
Mr. Smith has an extensive business
background, which includes being an
entrepreneur since 1986. He opened
and operated Bodyplex Fitness Center
from 1986 through 1989, Bay Street
Tanning Boutique from 1988 through
1989, and was a licensee of three Gold's
Gym locations from 1989 through 1995.
Mr. Smith also opened the original
Planet Beach location in New Orleans,
Louisiana in 1995, and he still owns this
store today. In 1996, Mr. Smith founded
Planet Beach Franchising Corporation
and began franchising that same year. In
2014, Mr. Smith invented a new infrared
fitness sauna which is now patented. It
was designed for three people to work
out with virtual instruction. He opened
the original HOTWORX® 24 Hour
Infrared Fitness Studio in 2017 and
founded the HOTWORX® Franchise in
that same year.view less