If you see owning a gym as just a revenue stream, I guarantee you will fail. It takes way more than equipment in a room with electricity.
At Varsity House Gym, there have been three major contributing factors in continuing to stay above water and keep our team engaged in daily progress.
I thought the problem was just economics: that coaches could only make an hourly wage, but owners make profits. But that wasn’t the real problem. The real problem was that I could have made more, but I didn’t know how. And my boss didn’t know how, either.
Running a business is a lot like training. There are steps and signs you deal with…. and if you don’t have a long-term plan, you’re not going to get anywhere. Take action today to create career longevity as a strength coach.
When we first shared his story in 2014, Tim Ingram had just opened his first training facility. Now he’s back with another story of growth — and an even bigger gym.
I recently read two statements that I not only disagree strongly with but am qualified to disagree with. Total immersion in a goal isn’t the only way to success, and if you believe having a family has to take away from your goals — well, you’re wrong.
The fitness industry is a multi-billion dollar industry. It’s the war you want to be in.
It only makes sense to start your own gym, fulfill your passion, and make boatloads of cash in the process, right? Maybe not.
When I registered for this event, I knew that not only would the presentations be top-notch, but so too would the social event.
When you start patting yourself on the back for basic shit you’re supposed to be doing anyway, you’re missing the whole point. You’re a failure.
Stories of Westside, vomit, blood, cysts, spine health, circa max training, pizza, and more…
I have two options: keep going in the same direction and die, or make changes to my life and start dropping weight.
I’ve spent the better part of these last two years working with hundreds of new clients and continuing to meet and learn from seasoned coaches.
Changing the culture or environment of your team is not easy but it may be the single-most important factor for your success. Here are three things to get you started.
Being able to say no changes everything.
Co-owners with a shared passion of strength open this Grand Rapids, Michigan-based facility to create a community of support and improvement.
In only five years, Mark Rogers has taken his gym from one location and grown to three facilities covering the entire Austin, Texas area.
There are many components that are integral to a successful business.
