It doesn’t hit at first. Not in year one. Not even in year five... But eventually, every gym owner has that moment. 

When the day-to-day feels a little heavier than it used to...

When the hours you’re pouring in don’t quite match what you’re getting out... 

When the thing you built for freedom starts to look a lot more like a cage...

And that’s when the questions start.

In this episode, Tim and Randy push beyond operations, beyond profit, and into a bigger-picture conversation every gym owner needs to hear. This is about what happens after you’ve built the business.

Not just how to run it, but how to make sure it’s building something for you in return.

There’s a difference between owning a gym… and being owned by one. This episode might be the moment you start seeing that difference.

Tune in!

Key Takeaways: 

• Intro (00:00)
• Gym owners seek freedom but get trapped in operations (01:44)
• Most gyms aren't built with an exit plan (03:20)
• “Cash flow vs. cash out” mindset shift (04:04)
• Systems and staff structure create sellable value (07:33)
• Freedom = choice (10:32)
• Start paying yourself (13:20)
• Profit first mindset builds business discipline (16:23)
• Investment strategies using business cash flow (19:52)

Additional Resources:

- Schedule your SpringBoard call

- Apply to join The Iron Circle

- Check out our Switch to Semi-Private course

- Get 30 days of Semi-Private Pro on us!

- A tool for deciding on new gym services – 5-Question Matrix

- Tim's new book – Built to Win by Tim Lyons 

- ProFit Accelerator: Helping Training Gyms Grow to 30K/month and Beyond Facebook group 

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