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Built To Grow Fitness Business

By: Tim Lyons and Randy Angsten Tim Lyons Randy Angsten
  • Summary

  • We help gym owners win! This podcast is a deep dive into marketing and excellence for Fitness Professionals. The fitness business industry can be a maze of misinformation and the hosts, Tim Lyons and Randy Angsten, will guide you down the proper path by sharing insights and learnings on marketing, mindset, business, and sales that have helped them grow a multiple 7-figure fitness business. This podcast will build a foundation you can GROW your fitness business on.

    2019 - 2023 Built To Grow
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Episodes
  • The Risk of Too Much Coach Autonomy in Gyms
    Apr 25 2024

    Every gym owner wants their clients to be loyal to the gym, not just to the coaches. Yet, it's common for clients to follow a coach when they leave.

    To prevent this, gym owners should standardize a high-quality program that every coach can deliver. This way, if a coach does leave, their clients can easily switch to another trainer seamlessly.

    So, are you worried about losing clients if a coach leaves? And how much freedom do your coaches have? If they're crafting their own programs within your gym, you'll definitely want to check out this episode.

    This week, Tim and Randy are diving into their systematized training approach, ensuring every client enjoys the best possible workout every time, no matter who they're training with.

    Their semi-private Pro system improves client satisfaction and reduces the risks of overly personal coach-client relationships. It's all about consistency and quality, protecting both your gym’s reputation and your clients' experiences.

    Tune in to learn more about how to effectively manage your training programs and put these ideas into practice at your gym.

    Let’s dive in!

    Key Takeaways:

    • Intro (00:00)
    • Importance of program ownership in gyms (00:44)
    • Risks of personal client-coach relationships (07:00)
    • Protecting the brand through standardized training (10:29)
    • The need for systemic training approaches (15:09)

    Additional Resources:

    - Reserve your spot for our 2-day experience in Scottsdale, AZ, May 30-31. Click to join.

    - 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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    If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

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    16 mins
  • Are Your Facebook Ads Not Working?
    Apr 23 2024

    Many gym owners complain that they feel like they're throwing money into a black hole with Facebook ads without seeing any return. Have you noticed a drop in your Facebook ad performance in early 2024?

    Although the situation is improving now, there was a period when leads were captured but remained unresponsive despite calls, texts, and emails – like they were not genuine, but bot-generated to boost ad stats without actual engagement.

    This issue with Facebook has led Tim and Randy to address a common marketing mistake among gym owners: putting all their eggs in one basket – specifically, the Facebook basket.

    So in this episode, they discuss the common pitfalls related to Facebook ads and share their 'Poles in the Water' strategy. This approach makes sure you're not just depending on one platform for all your marketing.

    It's about using different marketing strategies together, which helps get your gym noticed and brings in more leads. It's like throwing out several fishing lines at once to increase your chances of catching fish.

    Makes sense, right?

    If you want to find out more, tune in for this week’s episode and join our exclusive Facebook group, where we continue the discussion and share actionable tips.

    Don't miss out!

    Key Takeaways:

    • Intro (00:00)
    • Problems with Facebook ads (00:42)
    • Follow the money to see why ads fail (03:42)
    • The ‘Poles in the Water’ marketing strategy (07:13)
    • Shifts in Facebook ad results from Q4 to Q1 (12:49)
    • The effectiveness of challenges and promotional offers (24:46)
    • Creating genuine, compelling marketing offers (27:42)

    Additional Resources:

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

    - Reserve your spot for our 2-day experience in Scottsdale, AZ, May 30-31. Click to join.

    - 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

    - Jump on a call with Randy

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    If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

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    28 mins
  • Why Own a Gym? Beats Being a Doctor or Lawyer!
    Apr 18 2024

    “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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    If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

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    24 mins

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