From Recruitment to Ringside: The Rise of Spartans Boxing

Welcome to the Gym Owners Fitness Business Podcast, proudly supported by Superfit Grow, Com Marketing, and Impact Training. In this episode, we sit down with Russell Harrison, the CEO of Spartans Boxing, a fast-growing gym franchise known for its community-driven approach and innovative training methods.
Russell shares his journey from a recruitment career to leading a successful boxing gym franchise. We delve into the vision behind Spartans Boxing, the challenges faced, and the strategies that fueled their expansion. Discover how Spartans Boxing has integrated community building, technology, and a holistic approach to fitness, making a significant impact in the industry.
Join us as we explore the future goals of Spartans Boxing, including their plans for global expansion and their unique programs aimed at mental wellness and community engagement. Tune in to hear inspiring stories and valuable insights from Russell Harrison.
 

Speaker Preview: Ignite Fitness Business Event Melbourne

Join us for an exciting preview of the Ignite Fitness Business event on Friday, August 2nd, and the Women's Health Summit on Saturday, August 3rd, at Crowne Plaza in Melbourne. In this episode, we are thrilled to introduce some of the top speakers, including Grant Gamble, Nigel Benton, Scott Hunt, Steve Jensen, Michael, Benji, Reece, and Richard, who will share insights on the content they will deliver at these exclusive events.
Discover Steve Jensen's strategies for increasing conversion rates without overwhelming prospects, Scott Hunt's insights on inclusivity and the NDIS, and Reece's' tips on overcoming recruitment challenges in the fitness industry. Learn from Benji's expertise on leveraging SMS and email marketing, Michael's guide to mastering meta ads, and Richard's five-funnel system to boost lead quality. Nigel Benton leads the way with winning press releases.
Don't miss out on Grant's focus on team member retention and how it impacts overall success. Whether you're a gym owner, manager, or fitness professional, this episode is packed with valuable information and practical tools to help you thrive in the fitness industry.
Secure your tickets now at ignitefitness.com.au and be part of these transformative events. Use code ALM for 10% off.
 
Buy now at www.ignitefitness.com.au
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Stretch Lab - Rumble - Club Pilates - Cycle Bar Rapid Growth In Australia

Brendan James and Matt Gordin are brother- in-laws and close friends who have secured the master franchising rights to Rumble Boxing in Australia under their brand, Boutique Fitness Studios. The duo also has exclusive rights to Club Pilates, CycleBar and StretchLab, all of which are extremely popular US brands that fall under the Xponential Fitness banner. A publicly listed company in the U.S., Xponential is the largest franchisor of boutique fitness brands globally with 10 brands spanning 2,700+ locations across the world.After graduating from university together, Matt chose to pursue a career in business, while Brendan ventured into the world of options trading. Brendan's trading expertise eventually led him to Chicago, while Matt's entrepreneurial spirit took him to Los Angeles to explore various business ventures.Despite their differing career paths, both Matt and Brendan shared a passion for the fitness industry. They had an opportunity to experience Xponential, a prominent player in the boutique fitness space, and were thoroughly impressed by the brand's comprehensive offering, innovative business model, and global success franchising complementary boutique fitness concepts.Inspired by their exposure to Xponential, Matt decided to bring CycleBar, the largest indoor-cycling brand, back with him to their hometown. Meanwhile, Brendan, after retiring from trading, embarked on his own entrepreneurial journey by developing Club Pilates.As the number of brands under their belts grew and the opportunities to scale effectively in Australia became more apparent, Brendan and Matt decided to join forces under the Boutique Fitness Studios (BFS) name, offering a portfolio of four distinct fitness brands under one umbrella. This strategic collaboration allowed them to leverage their combined expertise and resources to expand their reach and impact in the industry.With over 30 open locations and 90 studios already sold across the BFS group, their business continues to flourish with a focus on further expansion. The latest addition to their line-up, Rumble, has quickly become one of the hottest brands in the market, gaining significant popularity.
Excited about its potential, Brendan and Matt have plans to open five new Rumble studios this year, further solidifying their position in the boutique fitness industry.
 
Contact Brendan at brendan@clubpilates.com.au
LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/brendan-james-45594b31
 
 

FITNESS ON DEMAND CREATE PROFIT WHEN MEMBERS MOVE!

UNLIMITEDFITNESS
VIRTUALLY ANYWHERE
GYM OWNERS CREATE PROFIT WHEN MEMBERS MOVE!
Premium virtual fitness classes exclusively for your gym members or apartment residents anytime, anywhere.
Hear from global fitness business veteran Glen Taylor about creating profit with minimal outlay.
When members move so does your bank balance!
Meet Glen at Ignite Fitness Business Event on September 14th, Melbourne. 
Book now using the code FOD for $50 off 
www.ignitefitness.com.au/registration 
There's never been a better time to educate YOU!

BodyFit Training Launches Hong Kong

BodyFit Training Is A Global Leader In Fitness Franchising
The Success Stems From The Science Of The Business
Model, And Community.
BFT Rolls Out In Hong Kong
Singapore Is A Huge Success
Wellness Comes To BFT
Get In Touch With David 
With Only A Few Territories Left,
Now Is The Time To Launch Your BFT Model
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-aitchison-12b97535/
 

Gen Z Fitness Consumer

Generation Z, or "Zoomers," is the most recent generation to enter adulthood. Born between 1997 and 2012, this group is known for their love of technology and desire for social and environmental justice. As they come of age, their attitudes and behaviours toward health and fitness are also beginning to take shape. This report delves into the health club and gym behaviour of Gen Z, exploring their preferences, motivations, and challenges when it comes to staying fit and healthy. By analyzing the data and trends related to this generation's fitness habits, we can gain valuable insights into how health clubs and gyms can better serve and engage this important demographic.
 
Download the report today! 
https://abcfitness.com/resources/ebooks-and-articles/the-gen-z-fitness-consumer/
 
Contact Mark Williamson
https://www.linkedin.com/in/markwiilliamson/
 

Gym Software Built By Michael Benso

We talk about opening health clubs -
Creating Software for gym owners and what Michael thinks the future of our industry looks like!
Who is BUZOPS?
We believe in simplicity of business software.
Mission
To provide intuitive, integrated, user-friendly software tools and services to suit every business.
Buzops offers a wide range of expertise and provides cost-effective IT solutions, helping businesses re-invent themselves and emerge successful in an ever-changing and dynamic market.
Our broad spectrum of clients includes industries from fitness, healthcare, and communications to financial services, manufacturing, and retail verticals, as well as many others in the private and public sectors.
Our leadership team aims to change the pace of the service software industry, focusing on SaaS being a solution and not just a service.
 
Contact Michael Benso
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbenso/
 
Schedule A Demo Of BUZOPS

The world’s best fitness clubs and experience

The Fit Guide began with a chance conversation between Jack Thomas and Matt Lavender, two established names in fitness and hospitality, respectively, with over 25 years of combined experience. They recognised that while restaurants and hotels have internationally-respected rating systems that assess the quality and celebrate excellence, there was no industry standard, rating system or reliable, trusted guide for fitness clubs. 
The global standard for fitness club and studio excellence was born.
 
Who is Jack Thomas?
Jack Thomas is the founder and CEO of BASE and the
Fitness Business Asia podcast host.
BASE is widely recognized as one of Asia’s leading fitness brands and is the winner of ‘Asia’s Gym of the Year’ in the 2018 Fitness Best Awards, 
ClassPass ‘Bangkok’s Best Studio’ in 2020 
and Thailand’s ‘Gym of the Year’ in 2021.
Jack regularly speaks at the region’s most significant fitness business events and conferences, including the FIT Summit, Asia Fitness Conference and ExPro Singapore.
 
As a consultant to the industry, he is in high demand, often having to turn clients away.
 
Jack Thomas
linkedin.com/in/fitnessbusinessasia
https://fitnessbusinessasia.com
thefitguide.com
 
 

AusFitness Show Sydney

TODAY'S GUEST IS All ROUNDER FITNESS INDUSTRY ICON, ENTREPRENEUR, IDEATOR  AND GREAT GUY PLEASE WELCOME TO THE SHOW, SHAUN KRENZ.
We discuss the free personal training summit, fitness business summit and trade show!
This a great 15-minute listen to get you all set to attend a rewarding three days that will create profit for every business.
 
Register now
 
I'll be participating in three-panel discussions.*Group Fitness Business *Womens Leadership and *Older Adult Market. I would love to catch up with independent clubs and franchisors who need support in their business.Please support our local Australian show and register now.AusFitness Industry is the annual free-to-attend TRADE SHOW & CONFERENCE for anyone who works or owns a business within the fitness and leisure industry.Held on Friday 28th and Saturday 29th of April at ICC Sydney, AusFitness Industry brings togetherthe entire industry to learn, network and do business. Whether you're a gym owner, personaltrainer, facility manager, or industry executive, this is your show.See what's new in health, wellness and fitness. Discover exciting new products and equipment, hear from the fitness industry's leaders and participate in a wealth of classes andworkshops.
Get your FREE tickets now at 
https://ausfitnessexpo.com.au/industry
 
 

Listen To Your Body Franchise Model

Ben and Mel chat about the origin of LTYB, the cost of setting up, how much space you need, and how many members I need to break even.
What type of turnover are the current clubs turning over?
Typical locations, and is this business suitable for newcomers?
Shout out to @Jamie Hayes (15.30) at dietflex.com.au
Contact Ben ben@listentoyourbody.com.au  
www.listentoyourbody.com.au