In this enlightening episode, host Dan Henderson interviews Ben Lucas, founder of Flow Athletic, a prestigious boutique fitness facility. Ben shares his journey from fringe professional rugby player to successful fitness entrepreneur, challenging traditional business growth models. Instead of rapid expansion or franchising Flow Athletic, Ben focused on building a thriving, sustainable business centered around a single location. His approach emphasizes continuous learning, innovation, and prioritizing people—both clients and team members. Ben's story demonstrates that success in the fitness industry isn't just about size, but about creating a positive impact, fostering a strong community, and maintaining a values-driven business model. His experience proves that by putting people before profit and aligning employee values with business values, entrepreneurs can achieve long-term success and personal fulfillment.

Key Takeaways:

- Quality Over Quantity: Ben challenges the "bigger is better" mentality, showcasing how focusing on a single, thriving location can lead to greater success and personal satisfaction than rapid expansion or franchising.

- People-Centric Business Model: Ben emphasizes the importance of prioritizing both clients and team members, creating a supportive environment that leads to high retention rates and a strong community.

- Sustainable Growth Strategy: By continuously adapting to market trends, investing in team development, and making values-driven decisions, Ben has built a sustainable and impactful fitness business without sacrificing quality or personal fulfillment.

Our favourite quotable moments:

"I wanted to be able to have a pay model for my staff where they could get paid really well." - Ben Lucas

"I care about my clients here and I want them to be engaged in their own wellness." - Ben Lucas

"Client retention has been one of the strongest drivers of our business income over the last 12 years." - Ben Lucas

"If you've got an employee that's high performance, but low values, they've got to go." - Ben Lucas

"Protect the culture." - Ben Lucas

Resources:

Instagram - Ben Lucas

Instagram - Coach Dan Henderson 

YouTube - Profit Made Simple

Facebook - Coach Dan Henderson

About Guest: Benjamin  Lucas is Owner and Director of Flow Athletic Paddington. Ben grew up in the southern Sydney suburb of Cronulla, where he excelled in athletics, basketball and rugby league during his formative years. Post schooling he went on with his rugby league to play professionally for the Cronulla Sharks, in Brisbane and in Auckland. Whilst training for an Ultra-marathon in 2010 Ben made the acquaintance of one of Sydney’s leading yoga teachers Kate Kendall. It was this meeting that influenced Ben’s career to change trajectory. He sold his three personal training/fitness businesses in 2012 to commit to a new concept in health. In March 2013 Flow Athletic opened, bringing a unique mix of strength, fitness and yoga to the marketplace. Ben now spends the majority of his time on the growth of Flow. In 2015 Flow Athletic won the Telstra Start-Up of the year.

About Dan: Dan Henderson, founder of Fitness Profit, is a coach and business consultant who helps fitness owners achieve more freedom, impact, and income. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Dan is a well-respected leader, owning two successful businesses within the space: Momentum 360 gym and Australia's largest fitness conference, Filex. As a published author and entrepreneur, Dan shares his knowledge on the Profit Made Simple podcast, where he interviews industry experts and offers practical advice for growing your fitness business, building your brand, and achieving your goals. Join Dan each week and take your fitness business to new heights with Profit Made Simple.

Related: boutique fitness, gym ownership, fitness industry, team retention, business values, innovation, fitness trends, sustainable growth, community building, Flow Athletic

Are you working hard in your fitness business but not seeing the results you want? Long hours, inconsistent income, and never-ending admin can make it feel like you’re running on a treadmill that never stops. The truth is, success isn’t about doing more—it’s about working smarter. In this episode, host Dan Henderson shares four powerful ways to create leverage, helping you scale without burning out. From pricing strategies and team expansion to personal branding and automation, these steps will give you more time, more income, and more impact. Listen now and take control of your business today.

Our favourite quotable moments:

"If you don't have technology plugged into your business right now, then you're not optimising your time." - Coach Dan Henderson

"It's about working smarter, not harder. It's about magnifying your impact." - Coach Dan Henderson

"There's a great correlation between the quality of your onboarding and how long a client lasts." - Coach Dan Henderson

Resources:

Website - Fitness Profit

Instagram - Coach Dan Henderson 

YouTube - Profit Made Simple

Facebook - Coach Dan Henderson

About Dan:

Dan Henderson, founder of Fitness Profit, is a coach and business consultant who helps fitness owners achieve more freedom, impact, and income. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Dan is a well-respected leader, owning two successful businesses within the space: Momentum 360 gym and Australia's largest fitness conference, Filex. As a published author and entrepreneur, Dan shares his knowledge on the Profit Made Simple podcast, where he interviews industry experts and offers practical advice for growing your fitness business, building your brand, and achieving your goals. Join Dan each week and take your fitness business to new heights with Profit Made Simple.

Related: Fitness business growth, Automate client onboarding, Gym marketing strategies, Online fitness coaching, Scaling personal training, fitness business strategy, gym owner success, automation for fitness coaches, personal branding for trainers, fitness business coaching

Have you ever felt like no matter how much you achieve, it’s never enough? In this episode, Kathy Ozakovic, dietitian, wellness coach, and founder of NuFit Wellness, shares how burnout isn’t just exhaustion—it’s a complete shutdown of your body and mind, making even simple tasks feel impossible. The constant pressure to do more, fix more, and be more can push high achievers and athletes into an endless cycle of stress and self-doubt. But what if the real solution isn’t another self-improvement course but learning to trust yourself again? Listen now and take back control, reenergize your spirit, and start living in alignment with your true needs.

Our favourite quotable moments:

“The purpose of knowledge is not to know. It is to actually take action and change.” - Kathy Ozakovic

“Create a new pattern in order to evolve, rather than revolve around the same thing. We want to be continuously growing up.” - Kathy Ozakovic

“When you love what you do and you do what you love and you're really passionate about it, the hours won't matter.” - Kathy Ozakovic

“Preventing burnout is also about flexibility and knowing what strategy to pull on. It's about having a strong foundation.” - Kathy Ozakovic

“Know thyself and continuously grow.”  - Kathy Ozakovic

Resources:

Kathy Osakovic - ⁠Website⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠LinkedIn⁠

⁠Instagram - Coach Dan Henderson⁠ 

⁠YouTube - Profit Made Simple⁠

⁠Facebook - Coach Dan Henderson⁠

About Guest:

Kathy Ozakovic is a passionate health and wellness strategist with a background in dietetics. Her enthusiasm for nutrition and fitness began in her youth through various sports. She has experience as a clinical dietitian at South East Regional Hospital, where she identified and educated patients about nutrition-related physical findings, gaining expertise in areas like metabolic syndrome, eating disorders, gastroenterology, and the gut microbiome. To complement her nutrition knowledge, Kathy is also a certified personal trainer, allowing her to better understand and advise clients on their training habits. She integrates her knowledge of nutrition, fitness, and mindfulness through health coaching and advocates for lifestyle medicine, considering all aspects of an individual's well-being.

About Dan:

Dan Henderson, founder of Fitness Profit, is a coach and business consultant who helps fitness owners achieve more freedom, impact, and income. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Dan is a well-respected leader, owning two successful businesses within the space: Momentum 360 gym and Australia's largest fitness conference, Filex. As a published author and entrepreneur, Dan shares his knowledge on the Profit Made Simple podcast, where he interviews industry experts and offers practical advice for growing your fitness business, building your brand, and achieving your goals. Join Dan each week and take your fitness business to new heights with Profit Made Simple.

Related: Burnout Prevention, Stress Management, Holistic Wellness, Self-care Strategies, Mindfulness Practices, burnout recovery, stress management, workplace exhaustion, mental resilience, wellness coaching

Struggling to make ChatGPT or similar AI-generated content sound likeyou? It’s easy to throw in a prompt and get a response, but generic AI-generated content won’t set you apart. The real power comes from fine-tuning ChatGPT to match your voice, create high-quality content, and save you hours of work. In this episode, host Dan Henderson shares 10 game-changing strategies to get the most out of ChatGPT. From refining prompts to structuring content for maximum impact, these tips will help you turn AI into a powerful business tool. Listen now and learn how to make ChatGPT work for you, not the other way around.

Our favourite quotable moments:

"Imagine hiring a specialist who knows exactly how to speak to your audience." – Dan Henderson

"ChatGPT gets better the more you refine its output." – Dan Henderson

"Keep refining the output by prompting it to make more refinements and iterations." – Dan Henderson

ChatGPT Prompt -Contact me here if you want the exact prompts!

Resources:

Website - Fitness Profit

Instagram - Coach Dan Henderson 

YouTube - Profit Made Simple

Facebook - Coach Dan Henderson

About Dan:

Dan Henderson, founder of Fitness Profit, is a coach and business consultant who helps fitness owners achieve more freedom, impact, and income. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Dan is a well-respected leader, owning two successful businesses within the space: Momentum 360 gym and Australia's largest fitness conference, Filex. As a published author and entrepreneur, Dan shares his knowledge on the Profit Made Simple podcast, where he interviews industry experts and offers practical advice for growing your fitness business, building your brand, and achieving your goals. Join Dan each week and take your fitness business to new heights with Profit Made Simple.

Related: ChatGPT marketing strategies, ChatGPT for small businesses, Advanced ChatGPT prompts, ChatGPT for social media marketing, ChatGPT for content marketing, ChatGPT for business, content creation with AI, AI marketing strategies, ChatGPT prompts, AI-powered content, ai marketing tools, ai generation, Google Gemini, Perplexity, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, Jasper.

Are you ready to make 2025 the year your business thrives? After years of economic challenges, many fitness industry businesses are still in survival mode, but the key to growth lies in preparation and strategic action. In this episode, host Dan Henderson sits down with Kim Barrett, the owner of one of Australia’s leading digital marketing agencies with a focus on Facebook and Meta. Having worked with high-profile clients like Gary Vaynerchuck and ET The Hip Hop Preacher, Barrett is a wealth of knowledge in the digital marketing space. In this episode, he shares practical advice on networking, building resilience, maximising cash flow, and taking advantage of market opportunities. Learn how to streamline operations, invest wisely, and stay ahead of consumer changes. Don’t let average performance hold your business back—discover actionable steps to drive success and growth.

Our favourite quotable moments:

“Every single person's [social] feed is individualized to them.” - Kim Barrett

“There's a lot of value in just connecting with people, giving people time, building rapport, and building your network." - Kim Barrett

"If you can help enough people, then if there's ever a time that you need help, you've done the hard yards." - Kim Barrett

Resources:

Kim Barrett - Website, Podcast, and LinkedIn

Instagram - Coach Dan Henderson 

YouTube - Profit Made Simple

Facebook - Coach Dan Henderson

About Guest: Kim Barrett is a world renown Social Media Marketer, focussing on Facebook. He Is an International Best Selling Author, Speaker and Trainer, having taught marketing around the world and helping businesses grow to 6 and 7 figures.

About Dan: Dan Henderson, founder of Fitness Profit, is a coach and business consultant who helps fitness owners achieve more freedom, impact, and income. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Dan is a well-respected leader, owning two successful businesses within the space: Momentum 360 gym and Australia's largest fitness conference, Filex. As a published author and entrepreneur, Dan shares his knowledge on the Profit Made Simple podcast, where he interviews industry experts and offers practical advice for growing your fitness business, building your brand, and achieving your goals. Join Dan each week and take your fitness business to new heights with Profit Made Simple.

Related: Digital marketing for fitness businesses, Entrepreneurial skills in fitness industry, Networking strategies for fitness professionals, Event marketing for fitness seminars, Facebook ads for fitness events, Building client relationships in fitness, Scaling fitness business through marketing, Personal branding for fitness leaders, Social media marketing for fitness coaches, Lead generation for fitness programs

The tables have turned! In this episode, its host Dan Henderon’s turn to be in the hot seat. Featured as the guest on The Connect Podcast with Ben Ilacqua, Ron Pratap and Pat Zarzour, this jam-packed episode will give you insights into Dan’s upbringing, values and experience as a renowned gym business coach. If you’re a fitness entrepreneur or leader, you’ll get to know Dan even better and learn valuable insights on entrepreneurship, business growth, and overcoming challenges in the fitness industry. You’ll learn how Dan bootstrapped his first gym, scaled it to a 600K revenue business, and expanded into education with the Functional Training Institute. You’ll also discover the secrets to effective delegation, strategic hiring, and focusing on high-impact activities that drive business growth.

Whether you're struggling with admin tasks, sales, marketing, or scaling your fitness business, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you optimize your operations and boost your profits. Don't let your gym stagnate – tune in now and unlock the keys to fitness business success with Dan Henderson!

Watch the full episode on The Connect Podcast’s YouTube channel.

Our favourite quotable moments:

“You're delegating to elevate. Now, all of a sudden you're spending more time in marketing and sales. Guess what happens to your business when you're spending more time in marketing and sales. Boom, you start growing." - Dan Henderson

"No one sells the best in the business [except] the founder... No one's got the same passion for it, right? No one's got the same energy for it." - Dan Henderson

"We often are creatures of comfort. Even as entrepreneurs, as people that are self-employed, we will go to the thing that causes us least discomfort." - Dan Henderson

Resources:

The Connect Podcast - YouTube and Instagram

Instagram - Coach Dan Henderson 

YouTube - Profit Made Simple

Facebook - Coach Dan Henderson

About The Connect Podcast:

The Connect podcast creates a dynamic space for ambitious individuals to engage with the business community, offering valuable insights into the challenges, victories, and lessons learned by successful entrepreneurs. Hosted by a diverse trio of accomplished professionals - Ron Pratap, a Senior Financial Advisor and Director of RP Wealth; Ben Ilacqua, Director of ShadowboxHQ and Inspirations Paint-Gregory Hills; and Pat Zarzour, a qualified Electrician, Security installations specialist, and Director of Oztech Sparks Electrical services - this podcast serves as a guide for listeners navigating their own entrepreneurial journeys. By sharing real-world experiences and wisdom from various industries, The Connect empowers its audience to overcome obstacles, celebrate wins, and develop the mindset necessary for business success.

About Dan:

Dan Henderson, founder of Fitness Profit, is a coach and business consultant who helps fitness owners achieve more freedom, impact, and income. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Dan is a well-respected leader, owning two successful businesses within the space: Momentum 360 gym and Australia's largest fitness conference, Filex. As a published author and entrepreneur, Dan shares his knowledge on the Profit Made Simple podcast, where he interviews industry experts and offers practical advice for growing your fitness business, building your brand, and achieving your goals. Join Dan each week and take your fitness business to new heights with Profit Made Simple.

What does it take to run around an entire country? For Sean Bell, it required more than just physical endurance—it demanded immense mental strength, relentless discipline, and an unyielding commitment to his vision. In 2024, Sean shattered records, inspired thousands, and raised over $150,000 for charity. But this journey wasn’t without its sacrifices. From battling long-term injuries to learning the cost of pursuing ambitious goals, Sean’s story is a raw testament to resilience and determination. Listen now and discover how Sean’s experiences can fuel your own journey toward success.

Our favourite quotable moments:

“Great coaches will know when you are overstepping and at the same time, they'll know when you're not doing enough and when they can bring more out of you.” - Sean Bell

“I'm chasing my dream. I want to run around Australia.” - Sean Bell

“When I faced the hard moments on the run, it was more just remembering my why.” - Sean Bell

“Who could you be if you worked even harder?” - Sean Bell

Resources:

Sean Bell - Website and Instagram

Instagram - Coach Dan Henderson 

YouTube - Profit Made Simple

Facebook - Coach Dan Henderson

About Guest:

Sean Bell, a Keynote Speaker, Endurance Athlete, and Business Owner, found profound meaning in life after his football teammate tragically passed away at 18. This loss ignited a passion for living life to the fullest, leading him to running as a means of coping and ultimately inspiring others. Driven by this experience, Sean embarked on an extraordinary journey, culminating in a record-breaking circumnavigation of Australia in 158 days, a testament to his resilience, dedication, and the enduring impact of his late coach, Jase Cronshaw.

About Dan:

Dan Henderson, founder of Fitness Profit, is a coach and business consultant who helps fitness owners achieve more freedom, impact, and income. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Dan is a well-respected leader, owning two successful businesses within the space: Momentum 360 gym and Australia's largest fitness conference, Filex. As a published author and entrepreneur, Dan shares his knowledge on the Profit Made Simple podcast, where he interviews industry experts and offers practical advice for growing your fitness business, building your brand, and achieving your goals. Join Dan each week and take your fitness business to new heights with Profit Made Simple.

Related: Sean Bell Running Australia, Resilience in Athletes, Overcoming Physical Challenges, Record-breaking Achievements, Running Coaching Tips

Are you prepared for the biggest changes the fitness industry will face in 2025? From hybrid services becoming non-negotiable to a growing focus on lifestyle coaching, these shifts will redefine how fitness professionals operate. In this podcast episode, host Dan Henderson shares 12 predictions (six macro trends and six micro trends) that will shake up the future of fitness. From embracing hybrid models, reimagining gym spaces, to stepping up your game as a lifestyle coach, these insights are designed to help you stay ahead of the competition. Listen now and discover how to future-proof your fitness business and dominate the year ahead.

Our favourite quotable moments:

“You either meet that demand or you get left behind.”  - Dan Henderson 

“If I was in your shoes, I would take heed of these predictions and I would structure my business accordingly.”  - Coach Dan Henderson 

“You need to be the face of your business. A lot of the time we will hold back because we're worried about what people think.”  - Coach Dan Henderson 

Resources:

Instagram - Coach Dan Henderson 

YouTube - Profit Made Simple

Facebook - Coach Dan Henderson

About Dan:

Dan Henderson, founder of Fitness Profit, is a coach and business consultant who helps fitness owners achieve more freedom, impact, and income. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Dan is a well-respected leader, owning two successful businesses within the space: Momentum 360 gym and Australia's largest fitness conference, Filex. As a published author and entrepreneur, Dan shares his knowledge on the Profit Made Simple podcast, where he interviews industry experts and offers practical advice for growing your fitness business, building your brand, and achieving your goals. Join Dan each week and take your fitness business to new heights with Profit Made Simple.

Related: fitness industry predictions, 2025 fitness trends, hybrid fitness services, gym design tips, lifestyle coaching strategies, fitness gyms, fitness business

In this game-changing episode of Profit Made Simple, Hailey Rowe delivers a masterclass for fitness entrepreneurs struggling to transform their passion into a profitable business. She reveals the critical missing link that prevents passionate wellness professionals from scaling their ventures: strategic marketing and precise brand positioning. Rowe dismantles the myth of "waiting to be ready" and shares her own entrepreneurial journey, offering actionable insights on identifying your niche, understanding client pain points, and crafting messaging that stops potential clients mid-scroll. For fitness business owners feeling stuck between incredible expertise and financial uncertainty, this episode is a roadmap to breaking through marketing barriers, speaking directly to client needs, and building a business that truly reflects your professional potential.

Our favourite quotable moments:

“The truth is, none of us have any certainty. None of us. We're all figuring it out as we go.”- Hailey Rowe

“I think some people wait so long to start because they haven't figured out the perfect niche, and so then they paralyze themselves.”- Hailey Rowe

“Get familiar with how to coach yourself through your ‘thought errors’ and the negative feelings that you have in your business.”- Hailey Rowe

“Our brain is wired to look for everything that's going wrong and problems. But what we can do is shift ourselves to the feelings we want to feel.”- Hailey Rowe

Resources:

Free Class & Cheat Sheet: 4 Steps of Client Attraction Without Social Media Overwhelm

How to attract clients and partnerships using Linkedin 

Hailey’s Website, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Hailey’s Podcast.

Book your FREE Business Growth Audit here: https://www.haileyrowe.com/call  

Instagram - Coach Dan Henderson 

YouTube - Profit Made Simple

Facebook - Coach Dan Henderson

About Guest:

Hailey Rowe is a Marketing & Sales Coach and Strategist specializing in helping health coaches, fitness professionals, and wellness leaders attract ideal clients, create irresistible offers, and build a thriving online presence. Her F.A.S.T. framework and expert advice are featured on her top-rated Health Coach Nation Podcast and in her free Facebook group. Recognized as a leading authority in the field, Hailey has been featured in Chicago Entrepreneur Magazine and Primal Health Coach Institute. With over a decade of experience in the coaching industry and business development, she emphasizes the crucial role of mindset, sales, and marketing in transforming a passion for health and wellness into a successful and impactful business.

About Dan:

Dan Henderson, founder of Fitness Profit, is a coach and business consultant who helps fitness owners achieve more freedom, impact, and income. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Dan is a well-respected leader, owning two successful businesses within the space: Momentum 360 gym and Australia's largest fitness conference, Filex. As a published author and entrepreneur, Dan shares his knowledge on the Profit Made Simple podcast, where he interviews industry experts and offers practical advice for growing your fitness business, building your brand, and achieving your goals. Join Dan each week and take your fitness business to new heights with Profit Made Simple.

Related:  fitness business marketing, business niche, entrepreneur branding, marketing strategy, marketing mindset, sales success, entrepreneurial growth, mindset shifts, sales mindset, entrepreneurial success, business growth tips, health coach business growth, personal brand development, wellness entrepreneur marketing

If you're a fitness business owner or manager looking to elevate your business and personal growth, this special episode of Profit Made Simple is a must-listen. Hosted by Dan Henderson, this episode compiles the 15 most impactful lessons from over 20 renowned thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and business minds who have shared their wisdom on the podcast in 2024. From Craig Ballantyne’s advice on structuring your day to win, to Bedros Keuilian's emphasis on overcoming the victim mentality and taking personal accountability, each lesson is designed to inspire and guide you towards success. You'll also learn from experts like Jen Collins on building efficient systems for freedom, Chris Lynton on embracing change in the digital world, and Kosta Drakoulakos on delivering exceptional client experiences. Whether you're seeking to improve your morning routine, build a strong team, or develop a powerful personal brand, this episode is packed with actionable insights and strategies to help you achieve a magnificent 2025. Don't miss out on the valuable advice and inspiration that can transform your business and your life.

Our favourite quotable moments:

“You need to take control of your finances to reduce stress and create more opportunities.” - Coach Dan Henderson 

“Develop a community where you uplift, support and help each other achieve your immense potential and you'll have a life full of joy and fulfillment.” - Coach Dan Henderson 

“I hope I've shared content on this podcast that has helped you grow your business, grow yourself, improve your mindset, and helped you achieve your goals.” - Coach Dan Henderson 

“A strong, capable team is the key to scaling and creating impact.” - Coach Dan Henderson 

“We need the challenges because that is what develops the fortitude and the resilience.” - Coach Dan Henderson 

Resources:

Instagram - Coach Dan Henderson 

YouTube - Profit Made Simple

Facebook - Coach Dan Henderson

About Dan: Dan Henderson, founder of Fitness Profit, is a coach and business consultant who helps fitness owners achieve more freedom, impact, and income. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Dan is a well-respected leader, owning two successful businesses within the space: Momentum 360 gym and Australia's largest fitness conference, Filex. As a published author and entrepreneur, Dan shares his knowledge on the Profit Made Simple podcast, where he interviews industry experts and offers practical advice for growing your fitness business, building your brand, and achieving your goals. Join Dan each week and take your fitness business to new heights with Profit Made Simple.

Related: fitness business marketing strategies, online fitness coaching tips, gym owner success stories, fitness entrepreneur challenges, personal trainer branding ideas