Gym Owners Fitness Business Podcast With Mel Tempest
Fitness Business For Gym Owners - Independents - Franchisees
Fitness Business For Gym Owners - Independents - Franchisees
Episodes

2 hours ago
Gym Owner Sustainability And Growth
2 hours ago
2 hours ago
16 min
Chris Edwards here with Tricor Wellness, and thank you so much for having me on the presentation today. I'm excited to share what's been going on down here in Southwest Florida. We are down in the United States, in Florida, in the Southwest region. So, Naples, Fort Myers and Bonita Springs. Let's talk about some of the really big challenges in our industry.
Market Challenges and SeasonalityHigh real estate costs and seasonal demand fluctuations significantly strain profitability for local fitness operations. Businesses must address these overhead burdens to ensure sustainable year-round financial viability.Shifting to Consultant ModelsOperators should transition from selling individual training hours to providing comprehensive metabolic health advisory services. This shift increases member yield and improves long-term client retention strategies.Technology and Metabolic IntegrationAdopting the technology, business, and science framework allows facilities to offer scalable, data-driven wellness solutions. This modernisation bridges the gap between traditional fitness and longevity-focused medical care.
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7 hours ago
How to stop cancellations in gyms.
7 hours ago
7 hours ago
1hr 8 min
How to stop cancellations.
How to Audit your business.
Creating a small, profitable wellness area.
Sales and retention.

7 hours ago
Fitness Franchising Changes
7 hours ago
7 hours ago
25 min
Fitness Franchising has changed.
Fitness Franchisor - Gym Franchisee - FranchisingThe latest changes that could impact your business.
Contact Ed Hart at Velocity Legal.
edward.hart@velocitylegal.com.au

8 hours ago
8 hours ago
34 min
Music licence fees are high; there is no doubt about that.
Audio Interview.
Pure Energy comes to the Australian marketplace with a solution for independent operators. Don't assume anything, just press play and listen to CEO Andy Pickles provide a resource that could potentially save you thousands.
Host:- Mel Tempest
Speaker:- Andy Pickles
Sponsors:- AusFitness Expo
and Ignite Town Hall For Independents And Franchisees.
#PureEnergy
#Music
#GymOperator
#OneMusic

8 hours ago
8 hours ago
34 min
Music licence fees are high; there is no doubt about that.
Video Interview.
Pure Energy comes to the Australian marketplace with a solution for independent operators. Don't assume anything, just press play and listen to CEO Andy Pickles provide a resource that could potentially save you thousands.
Host:- Mel Tempest
Speaker:- Andy Pickles
Sponsors:- AusFitness Expo
and Ignite Town Hall For Independents And Franchisees.
#PureEnergy
#Music
#GymOperator
#OneMusic

Jul 4, 2026
Jul 4, 2026
1hr 8 min
IGNITE FITNESS BUSINESS TOWN HALL
Speakers:
Steve Jensen, Richard Toutounji, Ed Curtain, Daniel Pender, Michelle Furniss and Bhavesh Nathoo.
This event was recorded live via Zoom with video and audio; you are watching the Zoom event.
We gathered as a collaborative town hall for gym owners, both franchisees and independents, on retention, measurement, pricing, recovery, and marketing for fitness operators.
• Staff indifference drives ~60% of cancellations - Save before they cancel.
• Implemented save programs, achieved 30–40% saves.
• 3D MeasureMe doubled challenge completion in one case. Saved members.
• $5/week discount equals ~$260/member/year ($52k/200 members). Don't discount.
• 90-day rollout plan for certainty, pricing, retention. Get a plan, get profit.
Get in touch with the speakers for their free resources.
or email Mel for details mt@meltempest.net
See you all at the next town hall.

Jul 2, 2026
Jul 2, 2026
1hr 8 min
IGNITE FITNESS BUSINESS TOWN HALL
Speakers:
Steve Jensen, Richard Toutounji, Ed Curtain, Daniel Pender, Michelle Furniss and Bhavesh Nathoo.
This event was recorded live via Zoom with video and audio; you are listening to the audio.
We gathered for a collaborative town hall for gym owners, with both franchisees and independents in attendance.
We discussed retention, measurement, pricing, recovery, and marketing for fitness operators.
• Staff indifference drives ~60% of cancellations - Save before they cancel.
• Implemented save programs, achieved 30–40% saves.
• 3D MeasureMe doubled challenge completion in one case. Saved members.
• $5/week discount equals ~$260/member/year ($52k/200 members). Don't discount.
• 90-day rollout plan for certainty, pricing, retention. Get a plan, get profit.
Get in touch with the speakers for their free resources or email Mel for details mt@meltempest.net
See you all at the next town hall.

Dec 5, 2025
Gym Franchising Changes Audio Episode
Dec 5, 2025
Dec 5, 2025
25 min
Fitness Franchisor - Gym Franchisee - Franchising
The latest changes that could impact your business with Edward Hart - Velocity Legal.
Contact Edward Hart At
www.velocitylegal.com.au or edward.hart@velocitylegal.com.au
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-hart-919408155/
#franchising #franchisor #franchise #velocity #legal #law #melbourne #gymowner

Who Is Mel Tempest?
Mel left school at 14 since then; she has had an interesting life which she presents at global fitness business events. Mel was the first Australian to open a men-only gym first Australian awarded the IHRSA Institute Scholarship in 2017. Her business was in the Smart Company Top#5 and awarded the FBA Influencer 2020, a finalist for Women's Agenda and in 2022, she was inducted into the AUSActive Role Of Honour. She opened her gym in 2003 in a church hall with a $2 cash tin and has not looked back. A speaker and sounding board for many, Mel thrives on working with suppliers and gym owners, creating innovative ideas, building thriving group fitness business models and loves to challenge the status quo for the betterment of the industry.










