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.

Jul 21, 2023
EGYM Australia
Jul 21, 2023
Jul 21, 2023
26 min
Over 15,000 gyms worldwide run on EGYM and
the Australian market is ready to launch!
EGym provides solutions for the health and fitness industry
Smart Scaling
Complete solutions for gyms without trainers.
Smart Coaching
Concept solutions with focus on personal support.
Enterprise Solutions
Specialized solutions for global fitness brands.
Opportunities in women's fitness clubs, rehab clinics, universities and new start-ups.
With over 150 partners and 600 employees
EGYM is taking the world by storm!
Contact Tino and Christoph
contact.australia@egym.com

Jan 3, 2023
Listen To Your Body Franchise Model
Jan 3, 2023
Jan 3, 2023
22 min
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

Nov 27, 2021
Mark Garrahy - High Low Fitness
Nov 27, 2021
Nov 27, 2021
30 min
Mark talks emerging trends his thoughts on online, boutique fitness and the mature age market. Meet Mark at the Fitness and Wellness Show in Sydney March 2022
Contact Mark
HighLow Fitness website https://www.highlowfitness.com.au/
HighLow Ramsgate FB :@Ramsgateshiddentreasure
HIIT For Everybody website https://www.hiitforeverybody.com.au/
Fitness Wellness Show Australia
https://fwa.show
https://meltempest.net

Aug 27, 2020
Marketing Tips From A World Class Agency
Aug 27, 2020
Aug 27, 2020
32 min
Top Social Media Marketing Agency
Margaux Agency | est. 2015
Founded by Monica Garrett with the mission to create modern websites and strategic visual brand identity for companies, the Margaux [pronounced mAAr-goh] Agency is a Top Social Media Agency in Los Angeles, CA. The name, Margaux, is a homage to Monica’s daughter, Gianna Margaux. The Margaux Agency experience can be described as professional, intelligent, and creative. Each project holds true to this and is tailored for each client.
Our mission is to be a top social media marketing agency and the first choice of modern businesses looking to increase their profits and connect with customers. We are committed to delivering informed, media-savvy marketing services based on superior industry knowledge, a true understanding of the issues that affect both our clients and their customers, and a genuine interest in what we do.
Contact Monica
https://margauxagency.com
Digital Marketing Agency | Margaux Agency
120 E. 3rd St., #203Long Beach, CA 90802+1 562 317 4844
hello@margauxagency.com

Jul 18, 2020
Jul 18, 2020
1hr 10 min
One Social Media Post Created A Trilogy Of Posts And Feedback From All Over the World!
Our Industry Is Not Treated Seriously And It's Our Fault?
Do We Need A Union?
Standards Ethics And Regulation!
This episode is one of three
Contact our speakers:-
Vanessa Severiano USA
- Fitness & Wellness Business Development at VanessaSeveriano.com
Scott Hunt Australia
Chief executive officer at Fitness Enhancement Personal Training
Dennis Mathias USA
www.remotetrainingsystems.com
Matthew Taube - Canada
Fit Life Coach at Matthew Taub
www.MatthewTaub.com
Ken Baldwin - Australia
https://healthyageingsummit.com.au
Dee McKee - Australia
Wellness Creator at Core24 Health Clubs
Practitioner at Self Directed Healing Practitioners
Mel Tempest - Australia
www.meltempest.net
#Fitness #Politics #GymOwners #Australia

Jul 11, 2020
Jul 11, 2020
11 min
As a female leader, business owner, mother of four, wife, human, a friend too many; a person who has strong thoughts, beliefs and vocal, and yes has been excluded many times for those attributes. I deeply understand the importance of inclusion.
I was deeply humbled to be included in the below. As humans, we are one.
Honoured to join the Fit Summit team sharing my thoughts on where to invest in diversity and inclusion.
“How and where must companies invest in diversity and inclusion to ensure the betterment and advancement of their company and the wider fitness and wellness industry?”
Join us https://thefitsummit.com/events/worldonline1/
THE WORLD'S LARGEST ONLINE FITNESS & WELLNESS EVENTS
Join thousands of executives from around the world for a full day of online thought leadership, CEO-level networking and topical business discussions – fantastic experience from the comfort of your office/home.

Apr 30, 2020
FIT SUMMIT LAUNCHES WOMEN LEADERSHIP PANEL
Apr 30, 2020
Apr 30, 2020
20 min
FIT Summit
is the business network for Asia-Pacific’s health,
fitness, wellness and hospitality/spa industry
Sara Dhurga is head of events at Fit Summit
In this podcast, Sara talks to Mel about both the
May 6th and 27th virtual events.
Sara welcomes Mel Tempest as the host and moderator
'Women's Business Leadership Panel'
The success of the April event has resulted in suppliers and educators seeking exposure at the virtual expo.
Over two thousand five hundred professionals
attended the April event.
If you would like to attend the May and June events
Click the below links
6th MAY EVENT - https://hopin.to/events/fitsummitonline2
27th MAY EVENT - https://hopin.to/events/fitsummitonline3
17th JUNE EVENT - https://hopin.to/events/fitsummitonline4
The following 5-minute video will share with you what to expect on the day of the Summit and how to optimise your experience - please watch this in advance of participating in the event: https://www.loom.com/share/6f8ba0bd494f4903b4493a55b6c524f8
FIT Summit site: https://thefitsummit.com/
FIT Summit virtual events site: https://thefitsummit.com/events/onlinesummitseries/
Saraniya (Sara) Dhurga
Head of Events
FIT Summit
m: +65 9380 3864
e: sara@thefitsummit.com
w: www.thefitsummit.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saraniyadhurga/