

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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Oct 16, 2020 • 28min
The WTF Gym Talk SHOW | Ep. 03 | Is Apple's Fitness+ Going To Crush Your Online Workout Service?
The WTF Gym Talk SHOW is meant to be consumed via video as it's originally distributed on YouTube & Facebook. However, after plenty of requests to publish it on the podcast, I caved like a little bitch and said OK.
However, to get the full experience, carve out some downtime and enjoy the visual episode experience here.

Oct 14, 2020 • 16min
Creating A Personal Brand After Gym Owner Success
In an upcoming episode of this podcast, I'll be jamming with my man Jason Khalipa and his efforts to create a strong personal brand on the back of his success as a gym owner.
And while I was prepping for this interview, I figured I could share my own insights and journey in regards to this topic.
While many microgym owners might have a desire to create a personal brand, get paid to speak and develop online content - there's several items you need to keep in mind before making that plunge.

Oct 12, 2020 • 52min
Licensing A Microgym Model + A Product with Board30
Floery Mahoney is the founder of Board30, a boutique fitness model that utilizes not only a unique product to deliver fitness, but also a unique business model for their licensees.
In this interview, I jam with Floery regarding how Board30 got started and the strategy behind going to license route vs. franchise or corporate ownership.
Check out Board30 here.

Oct 9, 2020 • 16min
The One KPI You Need To Focus On
Here's the one KPI that most of you need to be focusing on...

Oct 7, 2020 • 1h 6min
Showing Up Late To The Brick & Mortar Party w/ Sculpt Method
The owners of Sculpt Method (Katy & Brittany) here in Charlotte, NC got their start at the worst possible time...right when COVID was really kicking off.
As two hungry entrepreneurs who were ready to go all in on their dream of a studio, we jam on their pivot and how not being trapped to an expensive lease has changed their outlook on running a business in the fitness industry.
These girls are real as fuck and it was an awesome jam sesh - enjoy!
Check them out at @sculpt_method on IG.
https://sculptmethod.com/

Oct 5, 2020 • 14min
This Is Why It's So Hard to Succeed In The Fitness Industry
Listen, every market has it's challenges, but I don't think anybody really appreciates how difficult it is to sell the solution we provide in the fitness industry.
To my knowledge, nobody has been addressing this overlooked aspect to our uphill battle so I decided to rant.

Sep 30, 2020 • 15min
Growth Might Be Killing Your Microgym
Does your business need to grow?
You probably answered yes.
Which means, you might be completely wrong.

Sep 28, 2020 • 12min
Is This The Perfect Org Chart For A Microgym?
In a recent conversation with a client, we were designing their hypothetical organizational chart for their microgym.
The end result was pretty interesting, so I figured I'd share with you guys.

Sep 25, 2020 • 24min
The WTF Gym Talk SHOW | Ep. 02 | Comparing Online Fitness Companies
The WTF Gym Talk SHOW is meant to be consumed via video as it's originally distributed on YouTube & Facebook. However, after plenty of requests to publish it on the podcast, I caved like a little bitch and said OK.
However, to get the full experience, carve out some downtime and enjoy the visual episode experience here.
In this episode of the WTF Gym Talk SHOW, we jam on:
- 3 case studies of successful online fitness companies + what they all have in common
- how they did it without hosting shitty live workouts on Zoom or advanced tech
- is there a market for just selling programming?
Liked the show? Hated it? DM me on Instagram @wtfgymtalk

Sep 23, 2020 • 12min
Copywriting: Does Your Prospect Know Your Plan?
My copywriting service has a 3 part plan of attack, with the 2nd step involving the effective description as to how you're going to fix your prospective client's problems.
We call this 'your plan'.
And when you don't have a clear plan that you can install in your copywriting, it's no surprise when you don't have more traffic into your microgym.
Interested in me writing 30 pieces of unique copy for you brand?
Click this link and book your Discovery Call.


