Cale Owen, CEO of Gym Launch, discusses the fitness industry, data-driven decision-making for gym owners, marketing strategies, content creation, running ads, hiring strategies, and the future of Gym Launch.
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Gym Launch is shifting its targeting strategy towards health clubs in order to make a bigger impact in the fitness industry.
Gym Launch underwent a period of rebuilding and evolution, implementing a playbook approach and expanding coaching to address the needs of health clubs.
Gym Launch focuses on hiring individuals who align with their values, possess the necessary skill sets, and have a track record of success, rather than solely relying on industry-specific qualifications.
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Shift towards targeting health clubs
Recently, there has been a shift in the targeting strategy of gym launch towards health clubs. This is due to the belief that health clubs have specific problems that need to be addressed and that gym launch has the expertise to solve these problems. Health clubs have a larger total addressable market, providing an opportunity for gym launch to make a bigger impact in the industry. Additionally, the current software solutions in the health club space are not satisfactory, presenting a chance for gym launch to offer better solutions.
Rebuilding and evolving coaching approach
Gym launch underwent a period of rebuilding and evolution in their coaching approach. This transformation took some time, starting in 2020, when Jonathan Goodman became the GM and took on the task of transitioning gym launch away from being reliant on a single offer. The challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic forced adjustments in plans, but in 2021 and 2022, gym launch experienced significant growth. They implemented a playbook approach and expanded their coaching to address the needs of health clubs. The goal was to provide solutions for the average gym and make a positive impact on the wider industry.
Finding and coaching nines and tens
When it comes to hiring staff, gym launch has learned to seek individuals who align with their values, possess the necessary skill sets, and have a track record of success. Rather than solely focusing on hiring from within the gym industry, gym launch looks for excellence and expertise, irrespective of specific industry experience. They aim to hire individuals who are self-driven, have a proven track record, and can contribute to the company's growth and success. In coaching gym owners, gym launch emphasizes the importance of finding staff members who possess the right values and characteristics, as well as the skills needed for success. They encourage gym owners to focus on the character traits and values of potential hires, as well as their relevant experience, rather than solely relying on industry-specific qualifications.
The Gym Owner Playbook for Success
Gym Launch has developed a comprehensive playbook for gym owners, providing them with various strategies and plays to grow their business. This includes different front-end offers, organic and paid advertising methods, upsells, hiring and firing processes, and more. Gym owners can work closely with a coach who guides them through the playbook and provides training and support.
The Continued Success of the Six-Week Challenge
Despite the introduction of new offers and strategies, the six-week challenge continues to be the most effective play for gym owners. It consistently generates a high volume of leads and allows gym owners to collect upfront cash and achieve a positive return on investment. While other offers are being tested, the six-week challenge remains the go-to option for most gym owners due to its long-standing effectiveness.
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Show notes:
(00:00) Introducing Cale Owen
(2:02) Who is Cale and how he got his start with Alex Hormozi & Gym Launch
(7:32) Lessons learned transitioning from sales to management
(11:57) What data do gym owners need to make better business decisions?
(20:39) Challenges with tracking data
(24:49) How has gym business education changed over time?
(28:37) The best marketing strategy for fitness businesses
(34:37) Sponsored message: Run a successful gym with Kilo (visit https://usekilo.com/)
(39:15) How should gym owners think about content?
(44:32) How should gym owners approach running ads?
(48:14) Discussing Gym Management Software
(50:52) Rebuilding Gym Launch after Alex left the company
(54:30) Building a good hiring strategy to find the best staff
(59:53) What happened after Alex launched $100M Leads?
(1:03:34) Will there be another gym-specific book?
(1:04:46) Is cold outreach a waste of time?
(1:08:01) What's next for Gym Launch?
(1:08:56) Where to go if you want to find Cale
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