
Behind Gym Doors | A Fitness Business Podcast
We cover the most common challenges in the fitness industry to help you overcome them and GSD! This podcast is also available in high-def video and audio only formats.
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Latest episodes

May 29, 2024 • 11min
342: Learn Faster By Using THIS Tool!
In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, we’ll explore how rapid learning can unlock limitless potential while showing you a powerful tool that combines visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning to transform your approach to mastering new skills. If you could choose any superpower, what would it be? Brain coach Jim Kwik suggests that the ultimate power is the ability to learn extraordinarily fast. Whether you're preparing for GSDCON Sales in Austin, TX, or looking to boost your knowledge, this episode offers invaluable tips to accelerate your growth. 🚀 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

May 22, 2024 • 13min
341: Leaders Control This Well
In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, I will share some things I've learned over the last few years that have helped me improve this drastically. If you're a leader or looking to become a leader, one of the most important skills you can develop is the ability to control your state and your emotions. 🚀 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

May 20, 2024 • 13min
340: Carry Your Own Bag!
In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, we dive into powerful concepts like Carry Your Own Bag, Extreme Ownership, Massive Accountability…These are some very wonderful buzzwords that have been floating around the internet over the last few years. But what does it actually mean, and do you really think you live it? Today...you may learn that you don't always do. 🚀 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

May 17, 2024 • 8min
339: I Did NOT Like My Mentor, And Here’s Why…
In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, I wanted to share a story with you as it was a big lesson for me and I hope it will be for all of you. About a decade ago, I was paired up with a mentor that I really didn't like. I didn't like their style. I didn't like how they did business. And yet…I was stuck with them. However, after I asked for a different mentor, something happened that I didn't expect. I wanted to share that story with you on this episode as it was a big lesson for me and I hope it will be for all of you. 🚀 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

May 15, 2024 • 8min
338: “People Hate That We Follow Up So Much.” | Why This Is Ok
In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, I share how my convestiaon went with Kendall and why I believe this is OK. I talked to a business owner today named Kendall, from the barre3 franchise (who I love). She came to me with a challenge around her people saying that prospects are unhappy with the amount of follow-up that they do to get them into the studio. 🚀 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

May 13, 2024 • 6min
337: “I’m Overwhelmed.” - Greatness in the Making
In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, I’ll help you see overwhelm in a way you’ve never seen before—so it never bogs you down again. 🚀 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

May 10, 2024 • 7min
336: Good Luck? Bad Luck? Maybe🤷🏻♂️
In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, I dive into how my belief in luck has shifted three times over the years. Is there such a thing as luck? Do you make your luck or maybe… it's something else. Over the last few years, I've landed on it being something else. I'll share with you more about what I mean and why I believe this. 🚀 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

May 8, 2024 • 12min
335: Why You’re Stuck (Check Your Top 5)
In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, we go through tactics that are bound to double your revenue and revolutionize your marketing approach. Ever wonder what’s holding back your gym’s potential? Tune in and transform your fitness business with strategies proven to deliver explosive growth without dipping into your budget. This episode isn’t just informative—it’s a turning point for your business. Through probing questions and shared wisdom, Mike Arce outlines how gym owners can understand their current plateau and confidently push beyond to achieve remarkable revenue figures. Tune in to learn how to redefine your business strategy and see real growth where you least expect it. 🚀 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

May 6, 2024 • 16min
334: The 5 Hard Truths: #LeadGeneration
In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, you are going to learn how to get a massive amount of new leads for your gym. Massive, meaning more than you've generated throughout your entire career. Discover how to attract a flood of new leads without touching your budget, and even get paid in the process! Mike Arce brings field-tested strategies from his successful work with over 3,100 gyms worldwide, sharing the secret of achieving negative cost per lead. Tune in to empower your fitness business with explosive growth and double your revenue without the typical marketing expenses. This isn't just another podcast episode- it's your new playbook for 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

May 3, 2024 • 9min
333: Should I Bring On A Partner?
In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, we’re tackling one of the biggest decisions in business—should you bring on a partner? Some other questions to ask. How do I know who the right partner is? How much equity should I give them? What should the operating agreement look like? How can I determine if the partnership is working the way it was designed to? We’re going answer these questions and many more. 🚀 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