Built To Grow Fitness Business

Why Own a Gym? Beats Being a Doctor or Lawyer!


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“I'm making money while I’m sitting here in the cafe, and I don't even have to be at work on Monday.”

How many professionals can say something like this? Definitely not many.

Doctors, lawyers, professors, pharmacists, dentists – these traditional professionals are highly respected. However, their careers constantly require them to trade time for money.

That’s something gym owners don’t have to do. Of course, when you decided to become an entrepreneur and probably leave your 9 to 5, you definitely traded 40 hours and a steady paycheck for 80 hours and no stability.

But as soon as you grow your business from just working for yourself to truly owning it and start earning good money, you'll find yourself in a spot that regular jobs just can't match, no matter how much they pay.

Yes, traditional jobs might offer financial stability, but owning a gym gives you the chance to work on your business, not just in it. You can create systems that let you step back and enjoy real financial freedom. That's something traditional careers just can't offer. 

This is not downplaying anyone's hard work – just pointing out the difference between owning a business and being self-employed. This shift not only changes your lifestyle but also improves your business's ability to grow.

So, if you're a gym owner caught up in the daily grind, remember that you didn't choose this path just to work endless hours. You chose it for the potential it offers – a lifestyle of freedom, choice, and significant financial rewards.

Join Tim and Randy in this week’s episode as they discuss why owning a gym beats traditional careers, offering both freedom and financial independence.

Let’s dive in!

Key Takeaways:

  • Intro (00:00)
  • Freedom in gym ownership (00:43)
  • Understanding Cashflow Quadrant (06:52)
  • The importance of delegation and system creation (11:48)
  • Success stories of gym owners using effective systems (16:20)
  • How to transition from operator to owner (23:06)

Additional Resources:

- An app designed for semi-private training - Semi Private Pro

- Join the waitlist for tickets to the 2024 FitPro Growth Summit

- Business Accelerator Program winninggym.com/call

- Learn more about The Iron Circle 

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

- Jump on a call with Randy

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