WTF Gym Talk

Does your business reside in an area with an abundance of apartment complexes? I've got some biz growth ideas to share with you.

When the business seems to be on fire - when chaos is at an all time high...owner typically try to move faster to handle the volume of shit being poured on them. I'm gonna recommend we do the opposite.

Don't let me or anyone else tell you that your concept or idea won't work. Fuck me and everyone who talks about "how it should be done". While I pride myself on having a firm grasp on what works and doesn't in this market, I also realize that pushing the edge is what makes what once seemed like a dumb idea into genius.

want to hear from a microgym owner who has a full grasp on branding and how her brand stands out in a saturated market - listen to Olivia Young from Box + Flow on today's podcast. by far one of my favorite conversations with an owner who truly understands her brand and has made it resonate in everything her business does. https://www.boxandflow.com/

If you're familiar with the Birmingham, AL based franchise, Iron Tribe - then you'll know they came onto the scene strongly in the post 2008 CrossFit era and have grown impressively to ~36 locations, mostly franchised. Recently I saw a local Iron Tribe running one of Alex Hormozi's Gym Launch ads....and it got me thinking...

Shawn Rider is the owner of Shenandoah.Fit and most recently has created an opportunity for gym owners to convene onsite at his facility and learn how to create more consistent, effective and branded coaching experience. Shawn and his head coach Jerod have put together a 1 day immersive coaching development seminar on July 28th. For more information, check out www.opequon.co

Thought I'd share with you guys the scenario of being removed from the technician role in your gym/studio...and then all of sudden being thrusted back into it. The in the dirt work is something we want to get you out of doing 90%+ of the time...but I think there's a good lesson to be learned from my story: every now and then...it's good to get your hands dirty

Here's how life works...and coincidentally, also business. If you're hot AF, you can get away with having the personality of a fork (for a little while). But when you're busted AF, you better be funny, charming, witty or have some other positive personality trait. Your business is very similar. Watch n' learn.

Stealing is a unique verb in the fitness industry. Another studio "stealing" your ideas. Another trainer "stealing" your clients. Another competitor "stealing" your workouts. Do me a favor. watch this video...might change your fucked up perspective on "stealing"

Starting to record all the podcasts on the roof with video content...so if you're into looking at good looking ginger guys talk shop on owning a business in the fitness industry, then take your ass over to the WTF Gym Talk Facebook page and take it all in...otherwise, sit back and enjoy the podcast.