A collection of the worst gym business advice we've ever heard which, after hearing it, we feel we had a duty to address today.

We also cover the better approach and route for you and your business.

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ClassPassThe app for all things fitness, spa & beauty⮕ https://classpass.com/partners

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MyZoneIndustry-leading heart rate monitor and online social platform for gyms and studios⮕ https://www.myzone.org/

GlofoxInnovative and comprehensive fitness management software⮕ Glofox Website

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Jack Thomas on LinkedIn

Fitness Business Asia Website

Fitness Business Asia Instagram

Andrea Bell, chief people officer of Inspire Brands Asia, has a great story to tell. In this episode we hear how some of the hardships in Andrea's journey led to her business success running one of the largest networks of gyms in Asia.

Andrea joined forces with one of our previous guests, Johannes Raadsma of episode 143, to purchase the master franchise agreement for Anytime Fitness across the region. This process, coupled with the hurdles of 2020 and 2021, has gifted her a wealth of knowledge and experience that she was happy to share in this interview.

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MyZoneIndustry-leading heart rate monitor and online social platform for gyms and studios⮕ https://www.myzone.org/

ClassPassThe app for all things fitness, spa & beauty⮕ https://classpass.com/partners

Maya AgencyBranding, marketing and web development for fitness & wellness businesses⮕ https://maya.agency/

GlofoxInnovative and comprehensive fitness management software⮕ Glofox Website

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Andrea Bell on LinkedIn

Inspire Brands Asia

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Jack Thomas on LinkedIn

Fitness Business Asia Website

In the final part of our podcast series, we explore 6 big things you can do after launching your show to build an impactful, successful resource that brings more business to you and your company.

Glofox Fitness Founders Podcast

GloCon 2021 Panel on Digital Fitness with Jack Thomas

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ClassPassThe app for all things fitness, spa & beauty⮕ https://classpass.com/partners

Maya AgencyBranding, marketing and web development for fitness & wellness businesses⮕ https://maya.agency/

MyZoneIndustry-leading heart rate monitor and online social platform for gyms and studios⮕ https://www.myzone.org/

GlofoxInnovative and comprehensive fitness management software⮕ Glofox Website

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Jack Thomas on LinkedIn

Fitness Business Asia Website

Fitness Business Asia Instagram

Host Jack Thomas takes you through the 11 crucial steps to launching a successful podcast, based on his experience creating two top 10 show in both the entrepreneurship category and the fitness category, with the Build Your Base podcast.

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ClassPassThe app for all things fitness, spa & beauty⮕ https://classpass.com/partners

Maya AgencyBranding, marketing and web development for fitness & wellness businesses⮕ https://maya.agency/

MyZoneIndustry-leading heart rate monitor and online social platform for gyms and studios⮕ https://www.myzone.org/

GlofoxInnovative and comprehensive fitness management software⮕ Glofox Website

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Jack Thomas on LinkedIn

Fitness Business Asia Website

Fitness Business Asia Instagram

Host Jack Thomas tells the story of this show - why it was started, the ups and downs on the journey to 200 episodes and what's been learned along the way.

Thinking of starting your own podcast? Don't miss the next episode in this podcast mini-series.

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ClassPassThe app for all things fitness, spa & beauty⮕ https://classpass.com/partners

Maya AgencyBranding, marketing and web development for fitness & wellness businesses⮕ https://maya.agency/

MyZoneIndustry-leading heart rate monitor and online social platform for gyms and studios⮕ https://www.myzone.org/

GlofoxInnovative and comprehensive fitness management software⮕ Glofox Website

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Jack Thomas on LinkedIn

Fitness Business Asia Website

Fitness Business Asia Instagram

Avrum Elmakis, co-founder of CLMBR, a beautiful and powerful piece of equipment and technology that elevates one of the purest and most underrated forms of movement - climbing.

The story of CLMBR is a truly inspiring one and has helped the company attract superstar investors such as Jay-Z and Novak Djokovic.

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MyZoneIndustry-leading heart rate monitor and online social platform for gyms and studios⮕ https://www.myzone.org/

ClassPassThe app for all things fitness, spa & beauty⮕ https://classpass.com/partners

Maya AgencyBranding, marketing and web development for fitness & wellness businesses⮕ https://maya.agency/

GlofoxInnovative and comprehensive fitness management software⮕ Glofox Website

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Avrum Elmakis on LinkedIn

CLMBR

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After discussing whether you should have sales and discounts in your gym in episode 187 (listen here), today Jack presents 7 other effective sales strategies that are not just money off.

This allows you to maintain your pricing structure and the integrity of your brand, as well as getting bigger and stronger commitments from your members.

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ClassPassThe app for all things fitness, spa & beauty⮕ https://classpass.com/partners

Maya AgencyBranding, marketing and web development for fitness & wellness businesses⮕ https://maya.agency/

MyZoneIndustry-leading heart rate monitor and online social platform for gyms and studios⮕ https://www.myzone.org/

GlofoxInnovative and comprehensive fitness management software⮕ Glofox Website

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Jack Thomas on LinkedIn

Fitness Business Asia Website

Fitness Business Asia Instagram

Selina Bridge is the CEO of KX Pilates out of Australia, overseeing strong growth in APAC and beyond and a robust bounceback after lockdowns.

Selina shares openly her insights into running such a strong network of studios and franchisees, how innovation plays a big part in their success and plans. This is a great listen for any ambitious fitness entrepreneur or manager.

PARTNERS SUPPORTING THE SHOW

ClassPassThe app for all things fitness, spa & beauty⮕ https://classpass.com/partners

Maya AgencyBranding, marketing and web development for fitness & wellness businesses⮕ https://maya.agency/

MyZoneIndustry-leading heart rate monitor and online social platform for gyms and studios⮕ https://www.myzone.org/

GlofoxInnovative and comprehensive fitness management software⮕ Glofox Website

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Selina Bridge on LinkedIn

KX Pilates

Own a KX Pilates

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Fitness Business Asia Website

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Sales and discounts are addictive for a business and have their place but, when incorrectly applied, can also destroy your margins and brand.

Host Jack Thomas talks through the pros and cons of sales and discounts and how to both use them effectively and avoid the common pitfalls.

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ClassPassThe app for all things fitness, spa & beauty⮕ https://classpass.com/partners

Maya AgencyBranding, marketing and web development for fitness & wellness businesses⮕ https://maya.agency/

MyZoneIndustry-leading heart rate monitor and online social platform for gyms and studios⮕ https://www.myzone.org/

GlofoxInnovative and comprehensive fitness management software⮕ Glofox Website

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Jack Thomas on LinkedIn

Fitness Business Asia Website

Fitness Business Asia Instagram

Friend of the show Ross Campbell from the FIT Summit returns for a conversation about Asia's fitness industry in 2021 and what we can expect in 2022.

Don't miss this one - we have big things ahead for Asia's fitness scene and with Ross having such a great oversight of the industry, we always appreciate his thoughts and reflections.

Full Details ⮕ The FIT Summit Dec 1-2, 2021

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ClassPassThe app for all things fitness, spa & beauty⮕ https://classpass.com/partners

Maya AgencyBranding, marketing and web development for fitness & wellness businesses⮕ https://maya.agency/

MyZoneIndustry-leading heart rate monitor and online social platform for gyms and studios⮕ https://www.myzone.org/

GlofoxInnovative and comprehensive fitness management software⮕ Glofox Website

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Ross Campbell on LinkedIn

The FIT Summit

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