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Director
Michael Dabish
Michael William Dabish is the Owner/President of multiple Powerhouse Gym locations in Michigan and Florida. Powerhouse Gym was founded in 1974 by his father William and his uncle Norman in Highland Park, MI.
Michael attended Michigan State University and graduated with a Bachelor’s in Corporate Finance. His intention and passion were always in the fitness industry and wanted to continue in his father’s footsteps. After graduation in 2009 Michael began working at Powerhouse Gym and learned all facets of the gym business, but his enjoyment and passion was in club operations.
Michael’s specific role and strength was in club operations. He has helped streamline and enhance Powerhouse Gyms standard operating procedures to help increase profit margins, while opening more clubs in both Michigan and Florida. In 2016 Michael joined the Rex Roundtable for Executives, which has helped him gain more knowledge in every aspect of the fitness industry. He meets 3 times a year with other club owners nationwide, sharing best practices and resources from both inside and outside the fitness industry. Michael has implemented revenue growth strategies in his Powerhouse Gym locations that have been shared with Powerhouse Gyms throughout the country.
Michael works closely with his dad and brothers in continually growing the Powerhouse Gym brand worldwide and growing the corporate owned gym presence in Michigan and Florida.
Michael is married with 3 children. He enjoys spending time with his family, exercising, and traveling.