Escape Your Limits

First becoming sibling franchisees of Gold’s Gym with his brother, William, in 1987, Angel has now reached the ranks of CEO/President at Gold’s Gym SoCal Group through community commitment and an understanding of exactly what members need in their health club experience. Through a hunger for success, vision for trends and ambition to be the best, the Banos brothers have built an empire of exercise with a name that regularly gains global attention. Angel explains what it’s been like to be such a huge part of the Mecca of bodybuilding that is Gold’s Gym in one of the most competitive markets in the world – LA’s fitness scene. From his first experience in a gym, Angel has seen things change a lot and been responsible for a lot of that change. Today, Gold’s is the Mecca of bodybuilding. Since 1965, the brand has kept a serious approach to fitness that gives weight to the industry in every respect.   Episode Highlights:  What factors and family members embedded Angel’s work ethic from an early age and how has thi