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Dec 13, 2024 • 56min

Building A 12,000 SF Sports Performance Facility with Dickson Performance

JoJo Dickson has had a storied career in professional sports (NFL) and has since returned to his home state of Hawaii to create a brand and service to help youth athletes pursure their dreams. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The only two group fitness franchises I would invest in… Industrious  If you want a well-organized, high operational capacity, barbell-based group fitness experience (aka CrossFit without the stupid shit), then you need to look into Industrious.  Click here and I’ll personally connect you with the Industrious franchise team to learn more. MADabolic If you’re looking for one of the fastest growing brands in the boutique fitness space that leverages gritty branding, strength-focused programming (but without the barbell and other space suckers) and has over 30 opened locations nationwide, then you’ll definitely want to get in touch with the MADabolic franchise team by clicking here.  —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I solve problems in your business and make you more money.  Guaranteed.  For over a decade I’ve been working with gym owners (via one-on-one consulting) to help create tailored solutions to solve their business problems, engineer the game plan and empower them to execute the strategy. Stop wishing your business problems are going to magically go away.   Invest in your business and let me solve your problems and optimize your business fast and efficiently.  We’ll work together daily/weekly, with a monthly call until the problem is solved and then I want you to fire me.  Because this is YOUR business, I’m just here to solve a specific problem and then get out of your way. Learn more about what it’s like for us to work together. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to increase your business IQ by 100x for only $50?  Get enrolled in Microgym University - the only online business school that teaches you the best practices and business frameworks from some of the most successful brands in our industry and then lets you decide which ones to install in your business. New courses are added every month.  ⁠www.microgymuniversity.com⁠  —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Need help leasing or buying a building? I created the Gym Real Estate Company so that gym owners had someone who could go beyond the duties of a typical real estate broker and actually advise them on business aspects as they relate to site selection, market location fit, operational capacity, facility layout, pre-sell marketing, and more. If you’re looking for help with your next lease or if you want us to help you along the journey of buying a building - ⁠head over to www.gymrealestate.co and book a Discovery Call. —-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elevate Your Coaching and Program Design w/ TeamBuildr TeamBuildr is a strength & conditioning software for performance coaches who want to efficiently build workout programs for their athletes and clients. Their platform was designed to make the life of a strength coach easier when it comes to building workouts, monitoring athlete recovery, and tracking workout data. They are currently offering a 30-day free trial when signing up with code “WTF”.
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Dec 11, 2024 • 15min

The Sophistication Stage Of Your Business

Too many of us are always thinking of revenue growth when we need to take a season in our business to sophisticate it before moving forward. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The only two group fitness franchises I would invest in… Industrious  If you want a well-organized, high operational capacity, barbell-based group fitness experience (aka CrossFit without the stupid shit), then you need to look into Industrious.  Click here and I’ll personally connect you with the Industrious franchise team to learn more. MADabolic If you’re looking for one of the fastest growing brands in the boutique fitness space that leverages gritty branding, strength-focused programming (but without the barbell and other space suckers) and has over 30 opened locations nationwide, then you’ll definitely want to get in touch with the MADabolic franchise team by clicking here.  —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I solve problems in your business and make you more money.  Guaranteed.  For over a decade I’ve been working with gym owners (via one-on-one consulting) to help create tailored solutions to solve their business problems, engineer the game plan and empower them to execute the strategy. Stop wishing your business problems are going to magically go away.   Invest in your business and let me solve your problems and optimize your business fast and efficiently.  We’ll work together daily/weekly, with a monthly call until the problem is solved and then I want you to fire me.  Because this is YOUR business, I’m just here to solve a specific problem and then get out of your way. Learn more about what it’s like for us to work together. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to increase your business IQ by 100x for only $50?  Get enrolled in Microgym University - the only online business school that teaches you the best practices and business frameworks from some of the most successful brands in our industry and then lets you decide which ones to install in your business. New courses are added every month.  ⁠www.microgymuniversity.com⁠  —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Need help leasing or buying a building? I created the Gym Real Estate Company so that gym owners had someone who could go beyond the duties of a typical real estate broker and actually advise them on business aspects as they relate to site selection, market location fit, operational capacity, facility layout, pre-sell marketing, and more. If you’re looking for help with your next lease or if you want us to help you along the journey of buying a building - ⁠head over to www.gymrealestate.co and book a Discovery Call. —-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elevate Your Coaching and Program Design w/ TeamBuildr TeamBuildr is a strength & conditioning software for performance coaches who want to efficiently build workout programs for their athletes and clients. Their platform was designed to make the life of a strength coach easier when it comes to building workouts, monitoring athlete recovery, and tracking workout data. They are currently offering a 30-day free trial when signing up with code “WTF”.
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Dec 9, 2024 • 49min

Niching Into Basketball Training w/ Justin Ochoa

Justin Ochoa is the founder of Gem Sessions Training in Indianapolis. As an avid fan of basketball, his S&C knowledge led him to working with basketball players exclusively. While sports performance niches are often thought of as difficult objectives, Justin has proved they can create lucrative businesses. https://www.gemsessionstraining.com/ —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The only two group fitness franchises I would invest in… Industrious  If you want a well-organized, high operational capacity, barbell-based group fitness experience (aka CrossFit without the stupid shit), then you need to look into Industrious.  Click here and I’ll personally connect you with the Industrious franchise team to learn more. MADabolic If you’re looking for one of the fastest growing brands in the boutique fitness space that leverages gritty branding, strength-focused programming (but without the barbell and other space suckers) and has over 30 opened locations nationwide, then you’ll definitely want to get in touch with the MADabolic franchise team by clicking here.  —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I solve problems in your business and make you more money.  Guaranteed.  For over a decade I’ve been working with gym owners (via one-on-one consulting) to help create tailored solutions to solve their business problems, engineer the game plan and empower them to execute the strategy. Stop wishing your business problems are going to magically go away.   Invest in your business and let me solve your problems and optimize your business fast and efficiently.  We’ll work together daily/weekly, with a monthly call until the problem is solved and then I want you to fire me.  Because this is YOUR business, I’m just here to solve a specific problem and then get out of your way. Learn more about what it’s like for us to work together. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to increase your business IQ by 100x for only $50?  Get enrolled in Microgym University - the only online business school that teaches you the best practices and business frameworks from some of the most successful brands in our industry and then lets you decide which ones to install in your business. New courses are added every month.  ⁠www.microgymuniversity.com⁠  —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Need help leasing or buying a building? I created the Gym Real Estate Company so that gym owners had someone who could go beyond the duties of a typical real estate broker and actually advise them on business aspects as they relate to site selection, market location fit, operational capacity, facility layout, pre-sell marketing, and more. If you’re looking for help with your next lease or if you want us to help you along the journey of buying a building - ⁠head over to www.gymrealestate.co and book a Discovery Call. —-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elevate Your Coaching and Program Design w/ TeamBuildr TeamBuildr is a strength & conditioning software for performance coaches who want to efficiently build workout programs for their athletes and clients. Their platform was designed to make the life of a strength coach easier when it comes to building workouts, monitoring athlete recovery, and tracking workout data. They are currently offering a 30-day free trial when signing up with code “WTF”.
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Dec 6, 2024 • 45min

Negotiating w/ Your Landlord and Sublease Math

This is the full version of an actual consulting call through The Gym Real Estate Company. The client (Korey Akers of Rampage Strength & Conditioning in Murfreesboro, TN) was awesome enough to let me share this with you. Lots of a great info in here for anyone who has to negotiate with their existing landlord or is looking to rent space out to someone. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The only two group fitness franchises I would invest in… Industrious  If you want a well-organized, high operational capacity, barbell-based group fitness experience (aka CrossFit without the stupid shit), then you need to look into Industrious.  Click here and I’ll personally connect you with the Industrious franchise team to learn more. MADabolic If you’re looking for one of the fastest growing brands in the boutique fitness space that leverages gritty branding, strength-focused programming (but without the barbell and other space suckers) and has over 30 opened locations nationwide, then you’ll definitely want to get in touch with the MADabolic franchise team by clicking here.  —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I solve problems in your business and make you more money.  Guaranteed.  For over a decade I’ve been working with gym owners (via one-on-one consulting) to help create tailored solutions to solve their business problems, engineer the game plan and empower them to execute the strategy. Stop wishing your business problems are going to magically go away.   Invest in your business and let me solve your problems and optimize your business fast and efficiently.  We’ll work together daily/weekly, with a monthly call until the problem is solved and then I want you to fire me.  Because this is YOUR business, I’m just here to solve a specific problem and then get out of your way. Learn more about what it’s like for us to work together. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to increase your business IQ by 100x for only $50?  Get enrolled in Microgym University - the only online business school that teaches you the best practices and business frameworks from some of the most successful brands in our industry and then lets you decide which ones to install in your business. New courses are added every month.  ⁠www.microgymuniversity.com⁠  —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Need help leasing or buying a building? I created the Gym Real Estate Company so that gym owners had someone who could go beyond the duties of a typical real estate broker and actually advise them on business aspects as they relate to site selection, market location fit, operational capacity, facility layout, pre-sell marketing, and more. If you’re looking for help with your next lease or if you want us to help you along the journey of buying a building - ⁠head over to www.gymrealestate.co and book a Discovery Call. —-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elevate Your Coaching and Program Design w/ TeamBuildr TeamBuildr is a strength & conditioning software for performance coaches who want to efficiently build workout programs for their athletes and clients. Their platform was designed to make the life of a strength coach easier when it comes to building workouts, monitoring athlete recovery, and tracking workout data. They are currently offering a 30-day free trial when signing up with code “WTF”.
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Dec 4, 2024 • 15min

Salaries In The Fitness Industry

Do you currently offer your employees a salary? Considering it? Then you'll want to listen to this. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The only two group fitness franchises I would invest in… Industrious  If you want a well-organized, high operational capacity, barbell-based group fitness experience (aka CrossFit without the stupid shit), then you need to look into Industrious.  Click here and I’ll personally connect you with the Industrious franchise team to learn more. MADabolic If you’re looking for one of the fastest growing brands in the boutique fitness space that leverages gritty branding, strength-focused programming (but without the barbell and other space suckers) and has over 30 opened locations nationwide, then you’ll definitely want to get in touch with the MADabolic franchise team by clicking here.  —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I solve problems in your business and make you more money.  Guaranteed.  For over a decade I’ve been working with gym owners (via one-on-one consulting) to help create tailored solutions to solve their business problems, engineer the game plan and empower them to execute the strategy. Stop wishing your business problems are going to magically go away.   Invest in your business and let me solve your problems and optimize your business fast and efficiently.  We’ll work together daily/weekly, with a monthly call until the problem is solved and then I want you to fire me.  Because this is YOUR business, I’m just here to solve a specific problem and then get out of your way. Learn more about what it’s like for us to work together. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to increase your business IQ by 100x for only $50?  Get enrolled in Microgym University - the only online business school that teaches you the best practices and business frameworks from some of the most successful brands in our industry and then lets you decide which ones to install in your business. New courses are added every month.  ⁠www.microgymuniversity.com⁠  —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Need help leasing or buying a building? I created the Gym Real Estate Company so that gym owners had someone who could go beyond the duties of a typical real estate broker and actually advise them on business aspects as they relate to site selection, market location fit, operational capacity, facility layout, pre-sell marketing, and more. If you’re looking for help with your next lease or if you want us to help you along the journey of buying a building - ⁠head over to www.gymrealestate.co and book a Discovery Call. —-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elevate Your Coaching and Program Design w/ TeamBuildr TeamBuildr is a strength & conditioning software for performance coaches who want to efficiently build workout programs for their athletes and clients. Their platform was designed to make the life of a strength coach easier when it comes to building workouts, monitoring athlete recovery, and tracking workout data. They are currently offering a 30-day free trial when signing up with code “WTF”.
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Dec 2, 2024 • 23min

F45 Is Adding Squat Racks and Barbells??

—------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I solve problems in your business and make you more money.  Guaranteed.  For over a decade I’ve been working with gym owners (via one-on-one consulting) to help create tailored solutions to solve their business problems, engineer the game plan and empower them to execute the strategy. Stop wishing your business problems are going to magically go away.   Invest in your business and let me solve your problems and optimize your business fast and efficiently.  We’ll work together daily/weekly, with a monthly call until the problem is solved and then I want you to fire me.  Because this is YOUR business, I’m just here to solve a specific problem and then get out of your way. Learn more about what it’s like for us to work together. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to increase your business IQ by 100x for only $50?  Get enrolled in Microgym University - the only online business school that teaches you the best practices and business frameworks from some of the most successful brands in our industry and then lets you decide which ones to install in your business. New courses are added every month.  ⁠www.microgymuniversity.com⁠  —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Need help leasing or buying a building? I created the Gym Real Estate Company so that gym owners had someone who could go beyond the duties of a typical real estate broker and actually advise them on business aspects as they relate to site selection, market location fit, operational capacity, facility layout, pre-sell marketing, and more. If you’re looking for help with your next lease or if you want us to help you along the journey of buying a building - ⁠head over to www.gymrealestate.co and book a Discovery Call. —-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elevate Your Coaching and Program Design w/ TeamBuildr TeamBuildr is a strength & conditioning software for performance coaches who want to efficiently build workout programs for their athletes and clients. Their platform was designed to make the life of a strength coach easier when it comes to building workouts, monitoring athlete recovery, and tracking workout data. They are currently offering a 30-day free trial when signing up with code “WTF”.
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Nov 29, 2024 • 14min

Slow Sales During The Holidays? I Got You.

Struggling with sales during the holidays? Discover two gym franchises that stand out: Industrious, which offers a streamlined, barbell-focused experience without the usual drama, and MADabolic, known for its strength-driven yet space-efficient programming. Learn how advanced software, like Team Builder, can revolutionize workout experiences. Plus, get actionable strategies for gym owners to tackle membership challenges, keeping members engaged and informed during this crucial season.
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Nov 27, 2024 • 8min

Quick Hack For More Content

Want to show off your members in lifestyle images? The hard work has already been done for you... —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The only two group fitness franchises I would invest in… Industrious  If you want a well-organized, high operational capacity, barbell-based group fitness experience (aka CrossFit without the stupid shit), then you need to look into Industrious.  Click here and I’ll personally connect you with the Industrious franchise team to learn more. MADabolic If you’re looking for one of the fastest growing brands in the boutique fitness space that leverages gritty branding, strength-focused programming (but without the barbell and other space suckers) and has over 30 opened locations nationwide, then you’ll definitely want to get in touch with the MADabolic franchise team by clicking here.  —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I solve problems in your business and make you more money.  Guaranteed.  For over a decade I’ve been working with gym owners (via one-on-one consulting) to help create tailored solutions to solve their business problems, engineer the game plan and empower them to execute the strategy. Stop wishing your business problems are going to magically go away.   Invest in your business and let me solve your problems and optimize your business fast and efficiently.  We’ll work together daily/weekly, with a monthly call until the problem is solved and then I want you to fire me.  Because this is YOUR business, I’m just here to solve a specific problem and then get out of your way. Learn more about what it’s like for us to work together. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to increase your business IQ by 100x for only $50?  Get enrolled in Microgym University - the only online business school that teaches you the best practices and business frameworks from some of the most successful brands in our industry and then lets you decide which ones to install in your business. New courses are added every month.  ⁠www.microgymuniversity.com⁠  —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Need help leasing or buying a building? I created the Gym Real Estate Company so that gym owners had someone who could go beyond the duties of a typical real estate broker and actually advise them on business aspects as they relate to site selection, market location fit, operational capacity, facility layout, pre-sell marketing, and more. If you’re looking for help with your next lease or if you want us to help you along the journey of buying a building - ⁠head over to www.gymrealestate.co and book a Discovery Call. —-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elevate Your Coaching and Program Design w/ TeamBuildr TeamBuildr is a strength & conditioning software for performance coaches who want to efficiently build workout programs for their athletes and clients. Their platform was designed to make the life of a strength coach easier when it comes to building workouts, monitoring athlete recovery, and tracking workout data. They are currently offering a 30-day free trial when signing up with code “WTF”.
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Nov 25, 2024 • 16min

Winners Eat Shit

If you want to win, learn to eat shit. The only two group fitness franchises I would invest in… Industrious  If you want a well-organized, high operational capacity, barbell-based group fitness experience (aka CrossFit without the stupid shit), then you need to look into Industrious.  Click here and I’ll personally connect you with the Industrious franchise team to learn more. MADabolic If you’re looking for one of the fastest growing brands in the boutique fitness space that leverages gritty branding, strength-focused programming (but without the barbell and other space suckers) and has over 30 opened locations nationwide, then you’ll definitely want to get in touch with the MADabolic franchise team by clicking here.  —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I solve problems in your business and make you more money.  Guaranteed.  For over a decade I’ve been working with gym owners (via one-on-one consulting) to help create tailored solutions to solve their business problems, engineer the game plan and empower them to execute the strategy. Stop wishing your business problems are going to magically go away.   Invest in your business and let me solve your problems and optimize your business fast and efficiently.  We’ll work together daily/weekly, with a monthly call until the problem is solved and then I want you to fire me.  Because this is YOUR business, I’m just here to solve a specific problem and then get out of your way. Learn more about what it’s like for us to work together. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to increase your business IQ by 100x for only $50?  Get enrolled in Microgym University - the only online business school that teaches you the best practices and business frameworks from some of the most successful brands in our industry and then lets you decide which ones to install in your business. New courses are added every month.  ⁠www.microgymuniversity.com⁠  —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Need help leasing or buying a building? I created the Gym Real Estate Company so that gym owners had someone who could go beyond the duties of a typical real estate broker and actually advise them on business aspects as they relate to site selection, market location fit, operational capacity, facility layout, pre-sell marketing, and more. If you’re looking for help with your next lease or if you want us to help you along the journey of buying a building - ⁠head over to www.gymrealestate.co and book a Discovery Call. —-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elevate Your Coaching and Program Design w/ TeamBuildr TeamBuildr is a strength & conditioning software for performance coaches who want to efficiently build workout programs for their athletes and clients. Their platform was designed to make the life of a strength coach easier when it comes to building workouts, monitoring athlete recovery, and tracking workout data. They are currently offering a 30-day free trial when signing up with code “WTF”.
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Nov 22, 2024 • 24min

Brand Awareness vs. Client Acquisition

These are not the same thing... The only two group fitness franchises I would invest in… Industrious  If you want a well-organized, high operational capacity, barbell-based group fitness experience (aka CrossFit without the stupid shit), then you need to look into Industrious.  Click here and I’ll personally connect you with the Industrious franchise team to learn more. MADabolic If you’re looking for one of the fastest growing brands in the boutique fitness space that leverages gritty branding, strength-focused programming (but without the barbell and other space suckers) and has over 30 opened locations nationwide, then you’ll definitely want to get in touch with the MADabolic franchise team by clicking here.  —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I solve problems in your business and make you more money.  Guaranteed.  For over a decade I’ve been working with gym owners (via one-on-one consulting) to help create tailored solutions to solve their business problems, engineer the game plan and empower them to execute the strategy. Stop wishing your business problems are going to magically go away.   Invest in your business and let me solve your problems and optimize your business fast and efficiently.  We’ll work together daily/weekly, with a monthly call until the problem is solved and then I want you to fire me.  Because this is YOUR business, I’m just here to solve a specific problem and then get out of your way. Learn more about what it’s like for us to work together. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to increase your business IQ by 100x for only $50?  Get enrolled in Microgym University - the only online business school that teaches you the best practices and business frameworks from some of the most successful brands in our industry and then lets you decide which ones to install in your business. New courses are added every month.  ⁠www.microgymuniversity.com⁠  —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Need help leasing or buying a building? I created the Gym Real Estate Company so that gym owners had someone who could go beyond the duties of a typical real estate broker and actually advise them on business aspects as they relate to site selection, market location fit, operational capacity, facility layout, pre-sell marketing, and more. If you’re looking for help with your next lease or if you want us to help you along the journey of buying a building - ⁠head over to www.gymrealestate.co and book a Discovery Call. —-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elevate Your Coaching and Program Design w/ TeamBuildr TeamBuildr is a strength & conditioning software for performance coaches who want to efficiently build workout programs for their athletes and clients. Their platform was designed to make the life of a strength coach easier when it comes to building workouts, monitoring athlete recovery, and tracking workout data. They are currently offering a 30-day free trial when signing up with code “WTF”.

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