Fitness Business Podcast: Leadership, Innovation, and Profit
Justin Tamsett | Fitness Business Leader
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.
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.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Feb 15, 2018 • 13min
153 Mike Michalowicz Strategies to reduce expenses – Intensive 3 of 4
Mike Michalowicz* is the entrepreneur behind three multimillion dollar companies and is the author of Profit First, The Pumpkin Plan and what BusinessWeek deemed the entrepreneur's cult classic, The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur. Mike is a former small business columnist for The Wall Street Journal and the former business makeover specialist on MSNBC. Today Mike travels the world as entrepreneurial advocate speaking to groups just like ours. He is globally recognized as the guy who "challenges out dated business beliefs" and teaches us what to do about it. Over the 4 shows you will learn: Recourses to improve your knowledge around financial management Tips for improving cash flow in your business Strategies to reduce expenses How to stick to your New Year financial resolutions
Feb 13, 2018 • 28min
152 Emma Barry Key Lessons We Can Learn from Boutique Studios
In this weeks show special guest Emma Barry talks about the key lessons we can learn from boutique studios. Emma Barry (LA) is an observer and a catalyst. A founding member of group fitness juggernaut Les Mills International and previous Director of Group Fitness Programming for luxury-lifestyle brand Equinox; Emma has inhaled senior roles in programming, product development, global training, and people & culture. Emma is fluent in what happens NEXT in fitness.
Feb 8, 2018 • 13min
151 Mike Michaelowicz Tips for improving cash flow Intensive 2 of 4
Mike Michalowicz* is the entrepreneur behind three multimillion dollar companies and is the author of Profit First, The Pumpkin Plan and what BusinessWeek deemed the entrepreneur's cult classic, The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur. Mike is a former small business columnist for The Wall Street Journal and the former business makeover specialist on MSNBC. Today Mike travels the world as entrepreneurial advocate speaking to groups just like ours. He is globally recognized as the guy who "challenges out dated business beliefs" and teaches us what to do about it. Over the next 4 shows you will learn: Recourses to improve your knowledge around financial management Tips for improving cash flow in your business Strategies to reduce expenses How to stick to your New Year financial resolutions
Feb 6, 2018 • 44min
150 Greg Sellar Find Your Focus and Set Your Year Up For Success
In this weeks show: Questions to ask yourself at the start of a new year, Bad habits to avoid, Maintenance versus Progress tasks, Tips for finding focus and avoiding distraction. Greg Sellars work in the fitness industry has seen him speak and present training workshops in over 55 countries worldwide, training over half a million people in the process. He is a ten-time IDEA World presenter and has been recognised as the International Fitness Presenter of the Year 2010 at the International Fitness Showcase. Having worked with some of the biggest brands in fitness including Nike, Total Gym and BOSU, Greg now delivers keynote speeches and his 30-day LIFEHACK program to corporates. He uses his degree in Sports Science and Coaching accreditation to help people better understand what makes them tick in physical and psychological wellbeing.
Feb 1, 2018 • 16min
149 Mike Michalowicz Financial Management Resources – Intensive 1 of 4
Mike Michalowicz* is the entrepreneur behind three multimillion dollar companies and is the author of Profit First, The Pumpkin Plan and what BusinessWeek deemed the entrepreneur's cult classic, The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur. Over the next 4 shows you will learn: Recourses to improve your knowledge around financial management Tips for improving cash flow in your business Strategies to reduce expenses How to stick to your New Year financial resolutions
Jan 30, 2018 • 33min
148 Personal Training Client Retention with Dom Dos Remedios
Dom dos Remedios is the owner & CEO of the Personal Training Academy, one of Australia's premier Fitness Education providers. While his passion now lies in creating and delivering health and fitness education, he previously spent over a decade as the National Fitness Manager (Fitness First, Australia) and National Personal Training Manager (Crunch Fitness, USA), thus has extensive fitness club operations experience. Dom graduated from the University of Sydney with a BEd (Human Movement w Honours) and is a proud PTA Global Faculty member.
Jan 23, 2018 • 25min
147 Lisa Bodell Why Simple Helps Your Business Win
Lisa Bodell is a bestselling author and the Founder and CEO of futurethink. She's helped thousands of senior leaders at companies like Google, Pfizer, and Lockheed Martin get to the work that matters so they can leapfrog the competition. As a keynote speaker, Lisa inspires over 100,000 people each year with radical thinking and practical tools that motivate her audiences to take action. Lisa's latest book, Why Simple Wins, shows organizations and individuals how to eradicate complexity and embrace Simplicity as their new operating system. Her first book, provocatively titled Kill the Company, started this movement for eliminating low-value work to create the space for change to happen.
Jan 16, 2018 • 27min
146 Brent Darden The 7 Steps to Influence Movement
The club industry has labeled Brent Darden a "Texas Talent" and "Industry Treasure" – "part preacher, part teacher, and part reacher". For over three decades, the former IHRSA Board of Directors Chairman has amassed a wealth of knowledge about the industry and continues to share his experiences around the world through speaking and consulting. During this weeks show Brent talks about the 7 Steps to Influence Movement for fitness professionals and your clients.
Jan 10, 2018 • 17min
145 Using a Brand Ambassador in your Fitness Business
Deb Heisler is Active Wellness' Director of Operations overseeing the company's day-to-day activities on the East Coast. is responsible for operational best practices and client relationships across many of our Active sites. With almost 20 years experience, Deb has held a multitude of management positions and worked in various channels from commercial to corporate. Deb lives in Tampa, FL and when she is not working you can find her camping or spending time at the beach with her family. During the interview we discuss: What is a Brand Ambassador What qualities should we look for in a Brand Ambassador? and can we look internally for a Brand Ambassador?
Dec 26, 2017 • 21min
144 20 minutes In The Trenches with a Successful Niche Personal Trainer
As a health and fitness expert, Jennifer "Jen" Rulon, has inspired, coached, and motivated many athletes to complete their first triathlon to their 3rd Ironman Triathlon. Jennifer encourages and guides her athletes to learn about themselves BEYOND the physical aspects of doing an Ironman Triathlon with the mental aspects of "IronZen" and "Life Lessons for an Ironman Triathlete."
