

WTF Gym Talk
Stuart Brauer
WTF Gym Talk is a no-BS resource on how to run a successful business in the fitness industry. My content combines humor, education and entertainment.
If you're tired of the same vanilla podcast content on growing your gym, then you'll def. want to tune in.
If you're tired of the same vanilla podcast content on growing your gym, then you'll def. want to tune in.
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Jun 21, 2024 • 14min
Don't Cannibalize Your Locations
This message is brought to you by The Gym Real Estate Company. There's a fine line between having an increase in brand presence with multiple locations and cannibalizing them.
Need help with location selection, leasing or buying a building? Head over to www.gymrealestate.co to book a free Discovery Call.

Jun 19, 2024 • 11min
Facility Layout Design For Group Fitness
This is another episode of Live Problem Solving where I take you behind-the-scenes of how I actually help my clients solve their business problems.
Today, we are looking at a new location that one of my client's is signing a lease for, and he wants to re-imagine class flow and training floor layout.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Jun 17, 2024 • 11min
Save $1,000+ Per Month In Rent
These small adjustments can save you $1,000+ per month in rent.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.

Jun 14, 2024 • 17min
You Need More FuckIt If You Want To Succeed
Remember when you first started the business? Sure, you were nervous as hell, but you had enough FuckIt in your system that allowed you to make the hard decisions.
But where is your FuckIt now?
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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.
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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
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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.

Jun 12, 2024 • 10min
Zoning May Not Be Your Issue. Check The Use Of Your Building.
Most gym owners are experienced enough to check for zoning compliance before signing a lease. However, zoning isn't always the issue.
www.gymrealestate.co
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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
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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.

Jun 10, 2024 • 13min
Gym Owner's Never Ending To-Do List
Another segment of Live Problem Solving where I take a look at a recent problem one of my consulting clients had that we can all relate to — a to-do list that never seems to end.
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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.
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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
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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.

Jun 7, 2024 • 20min
Fhitting Room Closes Locations + Struggle Of Corporately Owned Gyms
Recently, a popular boutique group fitness brand out of NYC, Fhitting Room, announced it was closing most of its locations. This video is my response to this news and a few industry insights.
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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.
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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.

Jun 5, 2024 • 18min
Group Fitness Doesn't Want Members To Become Autonomous
Do you think these two efforts are at odds with one another???
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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.

Jun 3, 2024 • 16min
Creating A New Pricing Model For Your Gym
Back with another segment of Live Problem Solving where I'm taking a look at a client's desire to change up their pricing model as they move in a different direction with their service offering.
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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.
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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
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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.

May 31, 2024 • 1h 2min
Catching Up w/ Sean Pastuch
My friend and colleague, Dr. Sean Pastuch (founder of Active Life) and I keep in touch regularly. However, it had been a minute since we had a catch-up call, so we decided to double-dip and record it as a podcast as well.
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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.
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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.