Gym Owners Fitness Business Podcast With Mel Tempest
Episodes

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.

Dec 5, 2025
Changes To Fitness Franchising
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

Jul 8, 2025
Julian Barnes - BFS Network Industry Report
Jul 8, 2025
Jul 8, 2025
54 min
The BFS 2024 State of the Industry Report is the only independently produced report for the boutique fitness industry that includes key insights and current fitness industry trends that help owners and executives manage their businesses and drive profitably.
The BFS 2024 State of the Industry Report identifies the most common characteristics and business metrics for profitable studios.
Julian Barnes is the Co-Founder and CEO of BFS, a market intelligence and growth accelerator for beauty, fitness & self care businesses and, in that role, he serves as a strategic growth advisor to help BFS’ members achieve and enhance their profitability. He has held marketing leadership roles at Velocity Sports Performance and Oasis Day Spa and later co-founded Body Local, NYC’s top networking platform for wellness professionals.
Barnes is also an educator who created New York University’s Institute in Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management; lectured at the Wharton School of Business and at Columbia University; and was a presenter at conferences such as the National Strength & Conditioning Assn, Health & Fitness Assn and the IDEA Health & Fitness Assn. He has been featured in The New York Times, Men’s Health magazine and Crain’s NY. He earned his BA from Tufts University and his JD from the UNC at Chapel Hill School of Law.
Contact Julian
Download the report
Discount code for those that wish to purchase the full report
($50 off reg. $249)
Discount Code: Mel
Contact Mel

Jan 14, 2025
Jan 14, 2025
31 min
Welcome to the first episode of the year on the Gym Owners Fitness Business Podcast! In today's session, we engage in a deep dive with Jay Ramsden, Director of Qualified Trainers, a transformative group fitness management platform. Jay shares insights on how this comprehensive solution can ease the administrative burdens faced by gym owners, personal trainers, and group fitness instructors alike.
Listen in as we explore the platform's ability to streamline compliance, manage fill-ins, and improve instructor recruitment, enabling gym owners to focus more on building their community. Jay explains the evolution of the product, its vital features, and the tremendous impact it can have on gym operations. We also discuss the exciting future developments that promise to expand its capabilities beyond group fitness management.
If you're looking to enhance your facility’s efficiency and boost your member experience, this episode is a must-listen. Plus, find out how you can connect with Jay for a demo of this groundbreaking solution.
Contact Jay at
Social Links
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/qualified-trainers/
Insta - https://www.instagram.com/qualifiedtrainers/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/QT.Group.Fitness.Management
Jay Ramsden | Director | Qualified Trainers
jay@qualifiedtrainers.com | www.qualifiedtrainers.com

Jul 24, 2021
Jul 24, 2021
25 min
Owen Bowling
Presents In Person
Data And AI
In Your Fitness Business And How To Leverage It.
m.
+61 (0) 451 022 617
e.
owen@thewellnessprogram.com.au
w.
www.thewellnessprogram.com.au

Jul 22, 2021
COVID FITNESS BUSINESS BUY AND SELL
Jul 22, 2021
Jul 22, 2021
15 min
"COFFEE PODCAST 15MINS"
COVID FITNESS BUSINESS
REAL ESTATE
Who's Buying Who's Selling And Who's Launching New Brands!
Cameron Prosser And Mel Tempest
Talk
Fitness Business
A Quick Fifteen Minute Coffee Podcast!
Contact Cameron
cameron.prosser@bfbrokers.com.au

May 12, 2021
Richard Synnott - Active Entities
May 12, 2021
May 12, 2021
36 min
Mel and Richard talk about the fitness industry the future of Active Entities and this week and upcoming events in the USA.
rich@activeentities.com
https://activeentities.com
https://activeentities.com/active-entities-events/

Mar 8, 2021
Fitness Influencer 2020
Mar 8, 2021
Mar 8, 2021
2 min
I hope you can each take something from my words,
Thanking everybody for the good wishes and
congratulations
on receiving my award.
I'm fortunate to have so many amazing people here and in my life.
When I woke this morning, I had been dreaming about being on a plane; sadly, I lost my luggage also! Made me think about the last fitness event I attended, FIBO USA 2019 just before Xmas; so much has changed.
Here in Australia, our next planned live event is in November this year in Sydney, fingers crossed we can all meet again.
But for now, I share my 2-minute speech with you all..
https://meltempest.net
https://www.fbafitness.com
#FitnessBusiness
#GymOwners