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Nov 29, 2024 • 53min

This training gym has been profitable for 23 years

🌎 John Franklin (https://www.instagram.com/johnisbuilding/) and Mateo Lopez sit down with Andy McCloy (https://www.instagram.com/andymccloy_bci/) to discuss how he built Body Creations Inc (BCI) Sports Performance & Fitness and the lessons he’s learned over 30 years in the fitness industry. P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love the Gym World newsletter. Every Friday, John Franklin breaks down the possibilities of making money in the fitness industry. Subscribe here (https://usekilo.com/gym-world/) so you don't miss out. 📱 Socials: BCI Sports Performance & Fitness - https://www.instagram.com/bci__sports__performance/ BCI Sports Performance & Fitness (website) - https://bodycreationsinc.com/ 🔥 Show Notes: (00:00) Introducing Andy (2:01) Overview of BCI Sports Performance & Fitness (3:12) Andy's fitness career journey (13:37) Building BCI (22:25) Run a successful gym with Kilo (visit https://usekilo.com/) (22:57) Packaging and pricing (29:28) Sales and marketing strategies (37:57) Future plans and expansion (48:33) Andy's advice for gym owners (50:42) Where to go if you want to find Andy
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Nov 22, 2024 • 1h 10min

How to run a more profitable gym in 2025

🌎 John Franklin (https://www.instagram.com/johnisbuilding/) and Mateo Lopez reunite with Chris Cooper to unpack the 2024 Two-Brain Business State of the Industry report, sharing eye-opening insights into how gyms and their owners are performing. Download your free copy here: https://twobrainbusiness.com/the-state-of-the-fitness-industry-2024/ P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love the Gym World newsletter. Every Friday, John Franklin breaks down the possibilities of making money in the fitness industry. Subscribe here (https://usekilo.com/gym-world/) so you don't miss out. 📱 Socials: Chris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/twobrain/ Two-Brain Business - https://www.instagram.com/twobrainbusiness/?hl=en Two-Brain Business (website) - https://twobrainbusiness.com/ 🔥 Show Notes: (00:00) Introducing Chris (1:39) What is the State of the Fitness Industry? (7:03) Revenue (14:39) Number of clients (22:28) Membership pricing (25:09) Average revenue per member (31:58) Length of engagement (39:56) Lifetime value (48:02) Run a successful gym with Kilo (visit https://usekilo.com/) (48:35) Staff expenses (51:23) Fixed expenses (57:47) Profit (1:02:15) Effective hourly rate (1:05:10) Resources to run an above average gym
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Nov 15, 2024 • 41min

Inside a powerlifting gym with 560 members

Michael Scullin, owner of Palmetto Pump House in Charleston, SC, shares insights from his vibrant powerlifting gym serving over 560 members. He discusses the essential role of community and staff in creating an inclusive environment for all fitness levels. Scullin reveals effective marketing strategies and the importance of branding in retaining clients. He also reflects on his transition from a corporate job to gym ownership and plans for future expansion, emphasizing the innovative practices that keep his gym thriving.
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Nov 8, 2024 • 51min

Gym owner makes $1M/yr from 150 members

🌎 John Franklin (https://www.instagram.com/johnisbuilding/) met up with Eric Chang (https://www.instagram.com/coachericfreedom/) from Reason Fitness to discuss how he built his gym into a $1M-a-year business with just 150 members. P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love the Gym World newsletter. Every Friday, John Franklin breaks down the possibilities of making money in the fitness industry. Subscribe here (https://usekilo.com/gym-world/) so you don't miss out. 📱 Socials: Reason Fitness - https://www.instagram.com/reasonfit/ Reason Fitness (website) - https://crossfitreason.com/ Eric's personal website - https://www.ericfreedom.com/ 🔥 Show Notes: (00:00) Introducing Eric (2:22) Starting a career in fitness (11:22) Opening the gym (17:52) What is Reason Fitness? (26:12) Run a successful gym with Kilo (visit https://usekilo.com/) (26:44) Challenges and evolution of CrossFit (32:31) Team structure at the gym (35:43) Exploring new opportunities and lifestyle coaching (47:45) Future plans and where to go if you want to find Eric
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Nov 1, 2024 • 57min

This 7-figure gym has 1,400 members

🌎 John Franklin (https://www.instagram.com/johnisbuilding/) and Mateo Lopez sat down with Joey Welling (https://www.instagram.com/joeywelling/?hl=en) to learn how he built Ethos Athletic Club—a massive gym and wellness club with 1,400 members. P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love the Gym World newsletter. Every Friday, John Franklin breaks down the possibilities of making money in the fitness industry. Subscribe here (https://usekilo.com/gym-world/) so you don't miss out. 📱 Socials: Ethos Athletic Club - https://www.instagram.com/ethos_ac/?hl=en Ethos Athletic Club (website) - https://ethosathleticclub.com/ 🔥 Show Notes: (00:00) Introducing Joey (1:28) Building Ethos Athletic Club (8:47) Packaging and pricing (10:58) Attracting new gym members (18:49) Customer service and community building (29:18) Run a successful gym with Kilo (visit https://usekilo.com/) (29:51) The sales process (36:32) The staff and class offerings (49:23) Retention (51:53) Future plans for Ethos Athletic Club (55:01) Where to go if you want to find Joey
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Oct 25, 2024 • 32min

This gym makes $120k/yr from corporate wellness programs

🌎 In this live episode, Mateo Lopez chats with Ben Fogel (https://www.instagram.com/ben_fogel/) from Epic Fitness about his gym’s unique corporate wellness program and how he’s helping local businesses improve employee health. P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love the Gym World newsletter. Every Friday, John Franklin breaks down the possibilities of making money in the fitness industry. Subscribe here (https://usekilo.com/gym-world/) so you don't miss out. 📱 Socials: Epic Fitness - https://www.instagram.com/epicfitnessutah/ Epic Fitness (website) - https://epicfitnessutah.com/ 🔥 Show Notes: (00:00) Introducing Ben (1:21) What is Epic Fitness? (2:34) Ben's athletic background and starting the gym (14:14) Building a corporate wellness program (17:59) Run a successful gym with Kilo (visit https://usekilo.com/) (18:31) How a corporate wellness program works (27:18) Buying a gym building (30:54) Where to go if you want to find Ben
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Oct 18, 2024 • 58min

This gym owner's expansion strategy is making millions...

🌎 In this episode, John Franklin (https://www.instagram.com/johnisbuilding/) talks with Mark Ehnis (https://www.instagram.com/meatheadmark/) from PowerStrength Training Systems about scaling five massive locations that offer small group personal training for both athletes and adults. P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love the Gym World newsletter. Every Friday, John Franklin breaks down the possibilities of making money in the fitness industry. Subscribe here (https://usekilo.com/gym-world/) so you don't miss out. 📱 Socials: PowerStrength Training Systems - https://www.instagram.com/powerstrengthts/ PowerStrength Training Systems (website) - https://powerstrengthpro.com/ 🎙️ Listen On: Apple - Spotify - 🔥 Show Notes: (00:00) Introducing Mark (1:41) What is PowerStrength Training Systems? (9:33) Expanding the business (17:20) Running athlete and adult programs (26:38) Run a successful gym with Kilo (visit https://usekilo.com/) (27:10) Building a scalable model (41:08) Staffing and compensation (46:31) Sales and lead generation (49:41) Buying real estate (56:20) Where to go if you want to find Mark
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Oct 11, 2024 • 44min

How one gym owner makes $400k with retail

🌎 In this live episode, John Franklin (https://www.instagram.com/johnisbuilding/) chats with Chance Beam from Titans Sports Academy (https://www.instagram.com/titanssportsacademy/) about how he generates $400,000 by creating and selling merchandise in his gym—and how gym owners can do the same. P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love the Gym World newsletter. Every Friday, John Franklin breaks down the possibilities of making money in the fitness industry. Subscribe here (https://usekilo.com/gym-world/) so you don't miss out. 📱 Socials: Chance - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chancebeam/ Titans Sports Academy (website) - https://titansnation.net 🔥 Show Notes: (00:00) Introducing Chance (1:16) What is Titans Sports Academy? (5:52) Business model and team structure (17:40) Run a successful gym with Kilo (visit https://usekilo.com/) (18:13) Revenue streams (19:16) How to make money from retail (37:42) Buying a building for the gym (43:35) Where to go if you want to find Chance
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Oct 4, 2024 • 34min

How to use gym events to attract more leads

In this episode, host Mateo Lopez chats with Tina Morin, owner of MSC Strength gym and expert in fitness events. Tina reveals how she drives over half of her leads through community events and strategic partnerships. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration with local businesses and shares successful strategies like joint giveaways and engaging fundraisers. Tina also discusses her journey from corporate finance to gym ownership, highlighting her passion for personal training and community-building in the fitness industry.
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Sep 27, 2024 • 39min

This gym makes $85k/mo from small group training

🌎 Mateo Lopez met up with Ben Supik (https://www.instagram.com/bensupik/?hl=en) from Activate Body to chat about how his small group training model makes $85k/month and his plans to grow to four locations, with two opening next year! P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love the Gym World newsletter. Every Friday, John Franklin breaks down the possibilities of making money in the fitness industry. Subscribe here (https://usekilo.com/gym-world/) so you don't miss out. 📱 Socials: Activate Body - https://www.instagram.com/activate_body/?hl=en Activate Body (website) - https://activatebody.com/ 🔥 Show Notes: (00:00) Introducing Ben (1:15) Starting the business (6:03) Transitioning to small group training (12:36) Expanding the gym and the business model (18:31) Run a successful gym with Kilo (visit https://usekilo.com/) (19:04) Overcoming business challenges and gym growth strategies (24:30) Impact of COVID on the business (28:19) Current operations and opening a second location (35:42) Future plans for the business (37:43) Where to go if you want to find Ben

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