Jim Labadie
Founder of Future Proof Parent | Serial Entrepreneur & Direct Response Marketing Expert
About
Jim Labadie is a serial entrepreneur, direct response marketing expert, and founder of Future Proof Parent — a media platform and newsletter helping parents raise AI-literate, future-ready kids. Based in Jupiter, Florida, Jim has over two decades of experience building businesses in the fitness, nutrition, and info-product industries. He co-founded Prograde Nutrition (2007–2016), building it into a multi-million dollar supplement business through an innovative marketing model for fitness professionals. He then served as Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of PhysioTru, Inc. (2017–2023), where he grew the customer subscription base from 36% to 52% and increased front-end average order value by 20%. Jim is also Co-Founder of Million Dollar Backend, helping coaches, consultants, and experts scale revenues through strategic backend profit centers. His latest venture, Future Proof Parent (launched April 2025), delivers a 3x/week newsletter and educational resources focused on AI literacy, digital safety, and tech-positive parenting. Jim holds a BS in Fitness Management from the University of Delaware, a Certificate in Nutrition and Healthy Living from Cornell University, and is a Level 1 Club Coach certified by the United States Weight Lifting Federation.
Jim Labadie is a serial entrepreneur, direct response marketing expert, and founder of Future Proof Parent — a media platform helping parents raise AI-literate, future-ready kids. Based in Jupiter, Florida, he has built multiple multi-million dollar businesses in fitness, nutrition, and info-product marketing over 20+ years.
Jim Labadie is a serial entrepreneur and founder of Future Proof Parent based in Jupiter, Florida. He is NOT the Jim Labadie who works in DevOps/System Administration, nor Joseph Labadie the 19th-century labor organizer.
At a Glance
Owner-Confirmed- Current venture
- Founder of Future Proof Parent (Apr 2025–present)
- Co-Founder
- Million Dollar Backend (Nov 2023–present)
- Previous role
- Co-Founder & CRO at PhysioTru, Inc. (2017–2023)
- Previous role
- Co-Founder & CRO at Prograde Nutrition (2007–2016)
- Education
- BS Fitness Management, University of Delaware (1991–1994)
- Certification
- Nutrition and Healthy Living, Cornell University
- Location
- Jupiter, Florida
- LinkedIn connections
- 500+
Professional Experience
Founder
Future Proof Parent
N/A - Present
Media platform and newsletter helping parents understand AI and prepare their children for the future of work and education.
Co-Founder
Million Dollar Backend
N/A - Present
Helping coaches, consultants, authors, and experts scale revenues beyond $10k/month through strategic backend profit centers.
Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer
PhysioTru, Inc.
N/A - Present
Established a multi-million dollar internet business model. Grew customer subscription base from 36% to 52% and increased average order value 20%.
Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer
Prograde Nutrition
N/A - Present
Pioneered a ground-breaking business model to market supplements to fitness professionals. Built a multi-million dollar nutritional supplement business.
Co-Founder
Ultimate Business Systems
N/A - Present
Conceived and implemented a membership and mastermind business model for fitness professionals.
Founder
Train and Grow Rich
N/A - Present
Established a highly recognized brand in the fitness industry. Created educational courses for fitness professionals on business, marketing, and sales.
Founder
Achieve Total Fitness, Inc.
N/A - Present
Established a personal training company. Built a strong fitness brand and became known as Coach Jim locally.
Knowledge Base
Achievements & Awards
Co‑founder, Personal Trainer Awareness Day
Social posts credit Jim Labadie (with Joey Atlas) as a founder of Personal Trainer Awareness Day; multiple Instagram posts reference this credit.
LinkedIn presence
LinkedIn profile lists 593 followers (public LinkedIn profile snapshot).