Breath of Transformation: The Journey of Air Locker Training

Welcome to the Gym Owners Fitness Business Podcast, proudly supported by Ignite Fitness Business Events and their sponsors, such as MyZone, CommMarketing, and AUSactive. In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Roman Brady, founder and CEO of Air Locker Training, whose tagline is "where every breath fuels your transformation."
Roman shares the inspiring story behind Air Locker Training, a unique fitness franchise that uses simulated altitude training to enhance physical performance and foster a strong sense of community. From the brand’s inception in Newcastle, New South Wales, to its rapid growth, Roman discusses the challenges and successes he faced.
We delve into the essence of Air Locker's workouts, which combine cardio, weights, and boxing in an environment with reduced oxygen levels to simulate high altitude. Roman also highlights the importance of vulnerability, connection, and storytelling in building a successful fitness brand.
Tune in to learn about Roman's vision for Air Locker, the type of franchisees they seek, and the valuable lessons he has learned on his entrepreneurial journey. Discover how Air Locker aims to create a global movement towards superior health and well-being and the role storytelling plays in achieving that mission.
Don't miss this insightful conversation with Roman Brady as he shares his passion, vision, and the transformative power of Air Locker Training.
 
Get in touch with Roman Brady 
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/roman-brady-6b71b952/
Email
roman@airlockertraining.com
 
 

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
 
 

EGYM Australia

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
 

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
 
 

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 
 
 

Fitness Business With Active Entities

*Geoff Hampton *Bobby Verdun *Richard Synott 
Together have formed a global fitness business association known as
Active Entities
The team at Active worked with over one hundred clubs during COVID each club has now opened and in profit.
In this podcast, we discuss getting non-active consumers active, we talk about some of the biggest names in the industry now collaborating with the Active team.
We touch on upcoming events and how you can be involved in creating a stronger pathway for fitness business professionals globally.
 
Contact
 
Geoff
geoff@activeentities.com
 
Bobby
bobby@activeentities.com
 
Richard
rich@activeentities.com
 
www.activeentities.com
Events
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-pulse-fitness-group-usa-battle-for-independents-tickets-150020139275
 
 
 

ActiveXchange Data Results Post COVID

We talk about consumers choices the changes from
pre-COVID Vs post-COVID.
James talks % pre-post COVID cancellations 
Members stay longer when they do group fitness but the length of time they stay depends on the group fitness they participate in.
We talk about how ActiveXchange can help you with the hot spots in your community.
Our market is matured and data helps club owners make the right business decisions to keep the doors open.
Get in touch with James 
Mob: +61 (0)466 552 256
Email: James@activexchange.org
www.ActiveXchange.org
 
2019 National Sports Convention Winners
Winner Best Tech Solution (SportsEye Network)
Winner All Categories (SportsEye Network)
 
Parks & Leisure Australia
National Awards Finalist 2020 
 

Marketing Tips From A World Class Agency

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

Jack Thomas, Award Winning Club Owner

 
The Moment Of Realisation 
When Passion Dies
Education Outside The Fitness Industry
The BASE Business Model Growth Planned For 2021
Starting A Business In Asia
Is Diversity A Problem In Asia?
 
Get In Touch 
Meet Jack Thomas
jack@basebangkok.com
https://basebangkok.com