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Behind Gym Doors | A Fitness Business Podcast

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Nov 16, 2023 • 48min

282: PushPress CEO Dan Uyemera's Resilience, Setbacks, and Profit-Boosting Gym Tactics

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, we learn the art of resilience: Turn setbacks into powerful profit-boosting tactics for your gym. Today we’re joined by PushPress CEO, Dan Uyemera, who shares the strategies that took him from rock bottom to a successful CEO hitting $100 million in just 10 years. You’ll learn how to leverage your Net Promoter Scores (NPS), build a people-centered business, improve the value that aligns with your gym’s mission using a North Star metric, identify the drivers to scale your gym and learn about Dan’s discovery that will help reduce your churn rate to as low as 1%. Learn from Dan’s resilience, life-changing setbacks, and professional insights in the fitness industry to increase your fitness studio’s profits, decrease your churn rate, and fuel your business’s success. 🚀 Want to grow your gym? Visit loudrumor.com/discover to schedule a call and learn how to scale your fitness business. To learn more go to LoudRumor.com Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loudrumor/# Mike Arce- CEO & Founder of Loud Rumor Loud Rumor- Where the Best Gyms Go to Grow  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/loud-rumor/ Mike Arce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikearcelive/ Loud Rumor: https://www.linkedin.com/company/loud-rumor  
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Nov 15, 2023 • 7min

281: Win: Using AI to Recruit/Hire Good People Fast & Easy (7min)

Discover how AI technology was used to simplify and automate the recruitment process, saving 15-20 hours of work. Hear about a successful case study for finding an executive assistant in just one week. Learn how AI revolutionized hiring, reducing it from 15-20 hours to just four hours.
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Nov 14, 2023 • 7min

280: Fail: Leaders Bend (Not an Option) (7mins)

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, join me, Mike Arce, on an insightful walk as I discuss my recent communication fumble. I'll open up about the crucial aspects of adapting your leadership style, the intricacies of effective communication, and the ever-evolving journey to mastering it. As a leader, discover the art of being flexible, and adjusting your approach to cater to the unique individuals you lead. Stay tuned for an upcoming episode where I reveal a remarkable win - recruiting top talent fast and easy using AI. Thanks for walking with me, and see you soon! 🚀 Want to grow your gym? Visit loudrumor.com/discover to schedule a call and learn how to scale your fitness business. To learn more go to LoudRumor.com Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loudrumor/# Mike Arce- CEO & Founder of Loud Rumor Loud Rumor- Where the Best Gyms Go to Grow  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/loud-rumor/ Mike Arce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikearcelive/ Loud Rumor: https://www.linkedin.com/company/loud-rumor
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Nov 2, 2023 • 13min

279: 6 Sales Strategies to AVOID in Your Gym (And They May Surprise You!)

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, we’re cutting through the noise and exposing six sales strategies you should avoid if you want to sell more memberships in your gym. In this no-fluff video, you’ll learn how to improve your sales techniques and what popular mainstream sales techniques to avoid implementing to better your business. Say goodbye to the myths, and hello to increasing profit as we get real about the phony sales strategies that will put you behind. From mastering the art of follow-up to deciphering between the hypnosis of getting clients to say yes vs making a commitment, we’re unpacking it all to debunk the misconceptions that might be holding your sales back.  Get a pen and paper ready, because these are actionable tips specifically crafted for YOU. Join us and amp up your sales game like never before! 🚀 Want to grow your gym? Visit loudrumor.com/discover to schedule a call and learn how to scale your fitness business. To learn more go to LoudRumor.com Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loudrumor/# Mike Arce- CEO & Founder of Loud Rumor Loud Rumor- Where the Best Gyms Go to Grow  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/loud-rumor/ Mike Arce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikearcelive/ Loud Rumor: https://www.linkedin.com/company/loud-rumor  
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Oct 26, 2023 • 57min

278: The Playbook on Becoming a Better Business Owner from Dan Martell

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, join your host and Loud Rumor CEO, Mike Arce, as he sits down with award-winning entrepreneur, investor, bestselling author, and coach to over 1000+ SaaS founders, Dan Martell. You’ll embark on a journey of transformation and success and walk away inspired and informed as Dan shares his knowledge and expertise to help you elevate your life and leadership. Discover the transformative power of fitness and why Dan believes it gives individuals a significant advantage in life, and hear about his incredible journey from 265lbs to becoming a 6x full-distance Ironman. It doesn't stop there! Mike and Dan touch on the critical role of discipline and reveal how to supercharge your mornings with the "Theory of Constraint" as Dan outlines what you should be doing in the first 90 minutes of each day. You won't want to miss the insights on how Dan invests $300,000 annually in his health and why it's a game-changer for any leader. Explore his latest book, "Buy Back Your Time," and learn how it can revolutionize your approach to life and business. 🚀 Want to grow your gym? Visit loudrumor.com/discover to schedule a call and learn how to scale your fitness business. To learn more go to LoudRumor.com Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loudrumor/# Mike Arce- CEO & Founder of Loud Rumor Loud Rumor- Where the Best Gyms Go to Grow  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/loud-rumor/ Mike Arce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikearcelive/ Loud Rumor: https://www.linkedin.com/company/loud-rumor    
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Oct 12, 2023 • 47min

277: Boost Your Gym's Success with These Tips From Bedros Keuilian | The GSDSHOW

Bedros Keuilian, a highly influential and recognizable personality in the fitness industry, shares strategies to boost gym success. He discusses selling, increasing revenue in fitness studios, and taking control of one's narrative. Keuilian dismantles misconceptions about money, provides selling tips, and encourages action. Topics include overcoming limiting beliefs, manufacturing celebrity, building a personal brand, leveraging social media for partnerships, and success traits and mindset.
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Oct 5, 2023 • 49min

276: Mastering Fundamental Principles for a More Profitable Gym | GSD Show

Learn how to have a more profitable gym by attracting the right customers, focusing on profit, and increasing pricing. Discover the importance of innovation and community in increasing profitability. Explore the four pillars of marketing and the significance of product optimization, placement, and pricing. Understand the importance of easy accessibility for purchases and minimizing friction in the purchasing process.
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Sep 28, 2023 • 55min

275: The REAL Reason Why Your Gym Marketing Agency is Failing You… | The GSD Show

Discover the importance of a comprehensive marketing strategy for gyms, debunking the belief that paid ads alone can increase revenue. Learn how small business owners can become marketing experts by surrounding themselves with successful people and committing to continuous learning. Find out the importance of personalized advice and a creative approach to budgeting for marketing success. Implement strategies discussed in the podcast to increase revenue, even without investing in GSD Con or Mike's program.
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Sep 21, 2023 • 3min

274: Simple Marketing Changes That Can Double Your Fitness Business Profits Today!

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, join Loud Rumor CEO, Mike Arce, as he shares marketing and pricing strategies you can use to double your company’s profit without working any harder You’ll learn how Life Time Fitness’s CEO, Bahram Akradi, found success after, what he called, an initial pricing failure. Learn from Bahram’s mistake and avoid making the same error to double your fitness studio’s profits without working any harder. 🚀 Want to grow your gym? Visit loudrumor.com/discover to schedule a call and learn how to scale your fitness business. To learn more go to LoudRumor.com Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loudrumor/# Mike Arce- CEO & Founder of Loud Rumor Loud Rumor- Where the Best Gyms Go to Grow  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/loud-rumor/ Mike Arce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikearcelive/ Loud Rumor: https://www.linkedin.com/company/loud-rumor  
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Sep 14, 2023 • 32min

273: The 10 Most Common Financial Mistakes Fitness Business Owners Make (So You Don’t Have to Make Them Too)

John Briggs, CEO & Founder of Incite Tax, discusses the 10 most common financial mistakes gym owners make. Topics include understanding cash flow, maximizing current space, hiring the right people, inefficient inventory management, and creating a plan for wealth creation outside the business.

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