

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.
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Aug 31, 2017 • 55min
123 Terry Hawkins How to embrace change in your career and life
Terry Hawkins founded People in Progress Global in 1989 after a decade in senior management roles within the apparel vertical. News quickly spread of People in Progress Global's ability to generate strong results and create a significant shift in the individual learner's mindset. After leading the business for 21 years in Australia, she relocated to Los Angeles in 2010 to focus on scaling the People in Progress brand in North America. In 2017, Terry transitioned to the role of Chief Creative to focus on her love of researching & creating programming that is optimized for the multi-generational online & live learner. Terry is also an accomplished motivational speaker and best-selling author. During the show we discuss: Challenges and triumphs that come with career changes The affect technology has on the consumer experience Advice for women perusing their career goals

Aug 28, 2017 • 50min
122 Shannon Fable How to Grow, Lead and Inspire your Group Fitness Team
Shannon Fable is an experienced business and program developer in the health and wellness space. With nearly 20 years in the industry, she has presented and educated in six continents on group fitness, personal training, management, business development and time management. With a proven track record for assessing needs and developing programs, systems, and structure for a wide variety of businesses in the fitness industry, she has also carved out time to write, mentor, and star in over 25 fitness and management related DVDs. Shannon is a certified Book Yourself Solid® Business Coach interested in helping fitness professionals navigate the industry and find their place. She owns both Balletone® and Sunshine Fitness Resources. Most notably, along with her developer husband, she co-created and founded GroupEx Pro®, a revolutionary software designed to streamline and operationalize the management and marketing of group fitness programs for health clubs. During this weeks show we discuss where to find the best group fitness instructors, how to get more men teaching group fitness, tips for building your group fitness team and advice for instructors wanting to move into management roles.

Aug 24, 2017 • 25min
121 Fitness Business Intensive Paul Brown on Retention 4 of 4
Known globally as Mr Retention for his ground-breaking work in member retention, exercise adherence and membership growth, Paul Brown is the creator of the Face2Face Retention Systems which are the standard operating procedure for several of the world's most successful and prestigious health club groups with many millions of success stories to date and growing rapidly. He is an award-winning Keynote Presenter, Consultant, Best Selling Author, successful Health Club Owner, leading business strategist, accomplished athlete and national champion in several sports and an investor in a wide range of business and property interests. Over the 4 week series we cover the following topics: Week 1: What matters the most when it comes to Retention Week 2: Trends and Traditions Week 3: Retention in optional programs Week 4: Measures of success

Aug 22, 2017 • 33min
120 Justin Tamsett Facebook Live Tips For The Fitness Industry
Justin Tamsett has been in the fitness industry since 1988 as a personal trainer, sales person, club manager and multi-club owner. During this show he shares the hottest tips to video live stream for fitness professionals including: Why you should consider doing a LIVE video, How to get people to watch, How to get people to interact , Tips for planning your first live streaming video.

Aug 17, 2017 • 16min
119 Fitness Business Intensive Paul Brown on Retention 3 of 4
Paul Brown Mr Retention is known for his ground-breaking work in member retention, exercise adherence and membership growth, he is the creator of the Face2Face Retention Systems which are the standard operating procedure for several of the world's most successful and prestigious health club groups with many millions of success stories to date and growing rapidly. During this show you will learn the must haves of a quality fitness busines and how new clients can attain a level of independence.

Aug 16, 2017 • 32min
118 Bedros Keuilian On Fitness Business Marketing, Leadership and Team Building
Bedros Keuilian is a best-selling author, speaker and business consultant. He's the founder and CEO of Fit Body Bootcamp, one of the nation's fastest growing franchises and an investor in over a dozen companies ranging from software, digital ad agencies and coaching and consulting services. During the show we discuss: Lead generation opportunities outside of funnel pages How to connect with prospects using Facebook Messenger How to create a team of all stars

Aug 10, 2017 • 17min
117 Fitness Business Intensive Paul Brown on Retention 2 of 4
Retention tools that have lasted the test of time Whats missing from our current retention programs Tips for improving member retention Known globally as Mr Retention for his ground-breaking work in member retention, exercise adherence and membership growth, Paul Brown is the creator of the Face2Face Retention Systems which are the standard operating procedure for several of the world's most successful and prestigious health club groups with many millions of success stories to date and growing rapidly.

Aug 9, 2017 • 46min
116 Daniel Nyiri 11 Books Fitness Business Entrepreneurs Must Read But Probably Haven't!
Daniel is the founder and CEO of 4U Fitness, a personal training studio franchise based in Tampa, Florida. Previously he was a professional hockey player, model, and certified personal trainer originating from Budapest, Hungary. In 2011, with $150 in his pocket, not speaking english and nothing else to his name, he moved to the U.S. after two events changed his life forever. Daniel lost his grandparents to obesity and suffered an injury severe enough to close the door to any potential future in hockey. Instead of letting it shatter his world, Daniel discovered a new purpose in life and decided to pursue a dream to change the world by reducing obesity, one person at a time.

Aug 3, 2017 • 17min
115 Fitness Business Intensive Paul Brown on Retention 1 of 4
Known globally as Mr Retention for his ground-breaking work in member retention, exercise adherence and membership growth, Paul Brown is the creator of the Face2Face Retention Systems which are the standard operating procedure for several of the world's most successful and prestigious health club groups with many millions of success stories to date and growing rapidly. He is an award-winning Keynote Presenter, Consultant, Best Selling Author, successful Health Club Owner, leading business strategist, accomplished athlete and national champion in several sports and an investor in a wide range of business and property interests. In this first episode of the Intensive Series on Retention, you will learn: Where most health and fitness businesses go wrong What businesses would most benefit from a focus on retention How to identify which members need retention attention

Aug 2, 2017 • 41min
114 Mark Schaefer How to build your personal brand and become known
Mark W. Schaefer is a globally-recognized keynote speaker, educator, business consultant, and author who blogs at businessesgrow.com — one of the top marketing blogs of the world. Mark has worked in global sales, PR, and marketing positions for 30 years and now provides consulting services as Executive Director of U.S.-based Schaefer Marketing Solutions. He specializes in marketing strategy and social media workshops and clients include both start-ups and global brands such as Adidas, Johnson & Johnson, Dell, Pfizer, The U.S. Air Force, and the UK government. Mark recently released a book called KNOWN - the handbook for building and unleashing your personal brand in the digital age. During the interview he shares His 4 step path to becoming Known Considerations for building your personal brand The importance of finding a unique point of difference


