Fitness Business Podcast: Leadership, Innovation, and Profit
Are you a gym owner or manager looking to improve conversions from prospects to members, member satisfaction, employee retention, innovation and profitability? Many fitness podcasts focus solely on lead generation, but we believe the real key to long-term success lies in effective leadership and reducing churn of both staff and members. Host Justin "JT" Tamsett, a leader in the global fitness and wellness culture, brings you actionable advice from multiple industry experts in each episode.
With over 1 million downloads, this podcast offers brilliant strategies to overcome challenges in the fitness industry today. Whether you run a big-box gym or boutique studio, this podcast is your lifeline to hands-on experience. Educate yourself today on how to hit record sales numbers, boost member retention, build a high-performing team, and skyrocket your revenue through strong leadership. Listen and subscribe now!
Q: Is this podcast right for me?
A: The podcast is for independent, chain and franchise owners, managers and department managers ready to be the best: Planet Fitness, LA Fitness, Equinox, Anytime Fitness, PureGym, David Lloyd Leisure, Virgin Active, Snap Fitness, Crunch Fitness, F45, Pure Barre, Barry's Bootcamp, SoulCycle, Psycle, The Movement Nation, and much more.
Q: How often are new episodes released?
A: New episodes drop twice a month, delivering valuable education to help you grow your fitness business.
Q: What can I expect to learn from the show this season?
A: Expect to learn about building strong communities, boosting member retention, creating a better employee experience, and navigating the future of fitness.
Q: Who are your sponsors?
A: This show is supported by REX Roundtables and Active Management
About Your Host: Justin “JT” Tamsett is a seasoned fitness industry veteran and passionate advocate for promoting physical activity. His mission is to reduce the health care costs across the globe by having more people move and move more often. JT’s hope is that his daughter Zoe can grow up in a world full of opportunity rather than one where governments and communities don’t have the burden of an ageing and sickening population. With over 30 years of experience, JT has owned gyms, coached fitness classes, and now specialises in business coaching for fitness entrepreneurs.
Through his company, Active Management, JT provides guidance and support to gym owners worldwide, empowering them to build successful businesses and contribute to a healthier society. He also leads 8 REX Roundtables in the US and Australia, spoken at over 40 conferences in 23 countries, and consulted with gyms worldwide. JT’s commitment to improving health extends beyond his professional endeavours, as he has also dedicated himself to coaching various sports and actively participates in industry organisations.
Latest episodes
May 3, 2022 • 31min
431 Virtual Reality, the Metaverse, and How it Can Help Gyms Succeed with Ryan DeLuca
Are you curious about Virtual Reality and how it can play a part in the fitness world? Today's show will answer that question for you. Industry expert Ryan DeLuca is here to teach and educate us about the Virtual Reality fitness world and the market it encompasses. Also learn what type of fitness experiences options are available for gym owners and their members.
Apr 26, 2022 • 29min
430 Tips To Owning a Profitable Personal Training Business with Jessica Blasingame 0
This episode is all about making money! Join Beam Financial Group founder, Jessica Blasingame, as she discusses the importance of knowing how to navigate your numbers and developing a financial forecast. Make better decisions for your business - listen to this episode!
Apr 21, 2022 • 31min
429 The Value Proposition for Rebounding with Recovery Spaces
Join host Sarah Pellegrino as she speaks with Joan Gebhart from Creative Surfaces. Joan shares details about her new favorite design trend: recovery spaces! We dive into how you can give your fitness space a refresh on a budget and impactful design changes that will get your members’ attention and positively affect their mental health! Resources shared in this show: https://creativesurfaces.com
Apr 19, 2022 • 31min
428 How to Sell More High Ticket Memberships
Calling all sales teams! Chandler Walker may have a passion for making people feel good, but he has a bigger passion for sales. Join Chandler as he teaches his tips and tricks on how to sell high-priced memberships without feeling salesy. Chandler also has a 9 step sales system that you must check out!
Apr 12, 2022 • 31min
427 The Joy Choice with Dr. Michelle Segar
Dr. Michelle Segar's episode is about her latest book The Joy Choice: How to Finally Achieve Lasting Changes in Eating and Exercise. The Joy Choice was written to help us understand the brain's self-management system. Michelle poses the question and then answers the question, "Why do our eating and exercise plans so often crash when they come up against real life? Because most of the programs, plans, and strategies we’ve been taught simply do not work in the noisy, busy, always-changing world we live in." Episode 427 is full of knowledge and research!
Apr 7, 2022 • 21min
426 Partner Update: Jarron Aizen from OneFitStop Launches Hapana
We talk to Jarron Aizen, the CEO of Hapana about his decision to rebrand a successful business (OneFitStop) and why the time was right to evolve its marketing to convey the deep and rich offering built by their technology and development teams. Hapana is an innovator of essential fitness business management solutions, offering tools that allow both single-site and multi-location studios and clubs to grow, manage, engage, and create raving fans. Visit Hapana: https://hapana.com
Apr 5, 2022 • 33min
425 How to Start a Fitness Boot Camp with Bryce Henson
Industry expert Bryce Henson brings a suitcase full of advice on how to create and sustain a successful boot camp business. Whether you teach an indoor or an outdoor boot camp fitness class Bryce states that you need to have a strong culture of referrals. In this episode, Bryce also discusses 5 factors that contribute to an awesome boot camp. Take 30 mins for yourself and your business....it's definitely worth the time!
Mar 29, 2022 • 30min
424 Lead Generation Tips for Google with Sydney Andress and Megan Simpson
Are you curious about how Google can help your lead generation? According to Sydney and Megan, "Google is where it is at," when it comes to driving people through the door. Sit back and take a listen to the tips and tricks that Sydney and Megan deliver in this episode.
Mar 22, 2022 • 39min
423 Making Your Website Work For You with Jessica Freeman
Do you ever wonder if your website is targeting your market? Is your website giving you more clients, more growth, and more traffic? In today's episode, Jessica Freeman will guide you on how to answer these questions, plus give you her professional advice on how to make your website fresh, up to date, and easy for your clients to use. Follow along as Jessica Freeman talks about all things website!
Mar 17, 2022 • 31min
422 The Value Proposition for Simple Numbers for Social Media Marketing
Join host Sarah Pellegrino as she speaks with Dirk Bartlett from Sneeze.It. Dirk walks us through his marketing concept, Simple Numbers, to help you understand when it comes to spending your marketing dollars well, we need to think less about cost per lead and more about cost per acquisition.
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