Mike Arce | GSD Gyms | Fitness Business Growth

Behind Gym Doors | A Fitness Business Podcast

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We cover the most common challenges in the fitness industry to help you overcome them and GSD! This podcast is also available in high-def video and audio only formats.--Read the show: https://gsdgyms.com/podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GSDgymsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gsdgymsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GSD-gyms

Author

Mike Arce | GSD Gyms | Fitness Business Growth

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.gsdgyms.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

145: The Proven Financial Strategies Fitness Studios Need To Know | The GSD Show with Mike Arce 16.07.2020

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, I sit down with Wealth Management expert Jim Dew and we talk about the financial strategies studios need to know during difficult times: In this video, I sit down with Wealth Management expert Jim Dew to help you: Save money on taxes Financially protect your fitness business Build financial reserves now and beyond these difficu...

144: Why People Follow and Quit People NOT Companies | The GSD Show with Mike Arce 10.07.2020

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, we're tackling one of the biggest challenges gym owners face: losing members and employees. If your gym is losing more and more business, if you're experiencing high employee turnover, and if you're asking yourself, "What do I have to do?" this episode is for you… The number one thing you need to remember is this: People don't...

143: The Personal Evolution Of Any Gym Owner | The GSD Show with Mike Arce 10.07.2020

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, I'll help you set goals, change for the better, and grow your fitness studio! "The Personal Evolution Of Any Gym Owner"  You've probably heard people say, "It's not who I am," or "I don't want to change who I am." I've learned this is something average people say. But not the wealthy. The truth is, as your business evolves, so...

142: Marketing Your Fitness Studio Through COVID at THIS Stage | The GSD Show with Mike Arce 01.07.2020

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, we're talking about a major mindset shift every gym owner needs to make. As this virus and information about the virus progress, each state is noticing different responses and different severity of it. As fitness studios, you really want to understand where your state and your community is at, and what conversation they're havi...

141: Fitness Studio's Response To Going Back Into Quarantine | The GSD Show with Mike Arce 30.06.2020

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, we're diving into what gym owners need to do NOW to prepare for the next wave of closures. Considering Arizona's stats are pretty on-par or possibly even lower than Texas and Florida, it's likely we'll see these two states close as well and possibly some other trailing states. With that said, we're sticking with what we said ba...

140: The Biggest Reason Your Fitness Studio Needs To Have A Virtual Option Right Now | The GSD Show with Mike Arce 30.06.2020

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, listen to how some of the most successful fitness studios through this pandemic have not only succeeded through this crisis, but have also learned how to add an additional stream of revenue that they never would've had before, and it's making them extremely profitable. 🚀 Want to grow your gym? Visit  loudrumor.com/discover  to...

139: How To Close Corporate Fitness Membership Sales with Laurel Roach | The GSD Show with Mike Arce 25.06.2020

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, Laurel breaks down exactly how she lands corporate deals and explains how fitness studio owners just like you can do the same! Unfortunately, it's a common struggle most studio owners face today. That's why I brought in my good friend, @LaurelRoach, the owner of @TriFITWellness, to share how she was able to generate over $90,00...

138: Man Breaks Both Knees, ReOpens 7 Fitness Studios During Pandemic | The GSD Show with Mike Arce 03.06.2020

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, we're diving into how one gym owner not only stayed in business during shutdowns but thrived. Now that Arizona has reopened fitness studios, listen to how Matt remained in business, as well as thrived during a time that would have put most people out. See how Matt's first week open has gone, and how he's done it from his couch...

137: Important Updates On PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) | The GSD Show with Mike Arce 02.06.2020

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, we're diving into the latest PPP updates with Cristina Garza, founder of AccountingProse. AccountingProse is the company that I use for all of my books, as well as many other fitness studios across the country.  Mike Arce is the Founder/CEO of Loud Rumor, an agency that's served 2,000+ fitness studios throughout the world. Subs...

136: Bedros Kueilian & Mike Arce on Fitness Studios Succeeding in 2020 | The GSD Show with Mike Arce 01.06.2020

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, we sit down with Bedros Keuilian—the founder and CEO of Fit Body Boot Camp. Bedros Keuilian is founder and CEO of Fit Body Boot Camp three times listed on Entrepreneur Magazine's 500 fastest growing franchises in the world. He's also the author of the Wall Street Journal Best Seller Man Up and known as the hidden genius behind...

135: Rick Mayo: His Gym Reopened 3 Weeks Ago. How's It Doing? | The GSD Show with Mike Arce 16.05.2020

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, we sit down with Rick Mayo. Rick Mayo's gym has been open for 3 WEEKS and he says: Be patient with your reopening - Members won't flood back in like you think Keep operating your virtual option - There's no reason to cut out a money-maker Rick Mayo said it was a bit slow after his reopening but, they were able to get back up to...

134: Cory Sterling: The Legal Way To Reopen Your Fitness Studio | The GSD Show with Mike Arce 16.05.2020

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, Cory breaks down the 3 Golden Rules for reopening legally and how to deal with employees who aren't comfortable with coming back to work. ...don't get blamed for COVID-19 cases in your reopened studio. Before reopening your fitness studio you MUST listen to this episode of The GSD Show. I sat down, via Zoom, with legal expert C...

133: F45 Culver City Generates $80+K Per Year Through This Brilliant Billing Strategy | The GSD Show with Mike Arce 12.05.2020

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, I sit down with Charlie McNeil, owner of F45 Culver City. Charlie McNeil owns F45 Culver City, the #1 F45 in the entire state of California in monthly revenue, and the #2 F45 across the United States in monthly revenue. With everything you're dealing with surrounding Coronavirus, F45 Culver City Owner Charlie McNeil's strategy...

132: Grant Cardone: The New Sales Strategy Fitness Studios Won't Survive COVID-19 Without 05.05.2020

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, I sit down with Grant Cardone. Grant Cardone is arguably the greatest salesman on the planet and he has a new sales strategy fitness studios need to start using NOW during COVID-19. Plus, he dives into: - His business mindset during times of crisis - How fitness studio owners are stronger than they think - What you need to focu...

131: What Fitness Studios Need Right Now | The GSD Show with Mike Arce 24.03.2020

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, we will be pausing our regular GSD Show for the time being. Don't worry, when this is over, we'll be back to providing the absolute best content for physical fitness studios. For now… Keep up with our COVID-19 Updates for Fitness Studios podcast to get all the latest information along with specialized strategies you need to dep...

130: LA Pilates Owner Danny White: How To Close Group Sales With The Perfect Member Journey | The GSD Show with Mike Arce 17.03.2020

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, we give you an awesome episode both franchisees and independent owners are going to love! The key to closing more memberships is perfecting your prospect's member journey. From the moment they click on one of your ads to the time they complete their intro workout, EVERYTHING needs to be dial-in, processed, and executed to perfe...

129: Coronavirus: What Fitness Studios Need To Know And Do With Dr. Johnston | The GSD Show 12.03.2020

In this special GSD ALERT episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, we tackle the Coronavirus panic that's negatively impacting fitness studios. Dr. Janice Johnston of Redirect Health: "Fitness Studios should reach out to their members and let them know that they're cleaning and disinfecting their equipment on a regular basis. And we do know with Coronavirus, you can effective...

128: SPENGA Owner Sonal Kulkarni: 100 Paying Members In 30 Days | The GSD Show with Mike Arce 10.03.2020

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, we're diving into an incredible success story from SPENGA Sugar Land owner Sonal Kulkarni. SPENGA Sugar Land Owner Sonal Kulkarni has it in spades… Sonal closed 100 members for her studio in just 30 days… from her HOUSE!?!?! That's dedication. No remote office while her studio was being built out, no tent in a parking lot, just...

127: What Makes the Top 5% of Fitness Studios So Successful | The GSD Show with Mike Arce 04.03.2020

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, we're talking about what it takes to be truly one-of-a-kind in the fitness industry. ...you have to be one-of-a-kind. "You want it to be so difficult for your competitors to do what you're doing that by the time they do, you're already on to the next big idea." One of the ways Mike's done this is through Loud Rumor Virtual Trai...

126: How to Increase Studio Revenue Through Corporate Wellness Programs with Felicia Romero | The GSD Show 03.03.2020

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, guest Felicia Romero reveals how gyms and fitness studios can tap into corporate wellness programs to hit revenue goals they once thought were out of reach. With GSD Show Guest Felicia Romero's strategy, you can. Here's how: 💡 Partner with local companies and their corporate wellness program 💡 Train their employees before wor...

125: Train Your Team To Sell More Memberships In 10 Minutes | The GSD Show With Mike Arce 25.02.2020

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, we put a total sales newbie to the test—my cousin Now here's the thing… My cousin has ZERO sales experience and in fact, he doesn't even work in the fitness industry… he's in the tile business! So, how does he do? I won't give it away. [WATCH] the episode to find out. If someone with zero experience can do this, just imagine ho...

124: COO of Orangetheory Fitness: How OTF Built A Community That Sells Itself | The GSD Show 18.02.2020

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, we dive into the three pillars of success for any fitness studio: People, Process, and Performance. How? "People, Process, and Performance," Griff says. "There's nothing more important than building genuine emotional connections." Griff's story is powerful. He pushed through a terrible injury to participate in athletic competit...

123: Corbyn May: 500 Members With 2 Employees | The GSD Show with Mike Arce 11.02.2020

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, we're uncovering two powerful principles that have helped 20 Orangetheory Fitness locations grow. Corbyn has helped 20 Orangetheory Fitness locations grow utilizing 2 principles. In fact, TUNE-IN ▶️ to find out how his studios earn $43,000 per year in bonus revenue. It's a simple thing EVERY fitness studio should be doing. Here...

122: Fitness Studio Owners: How To Hire And Lead An A-Player Team | The GSD Show with Mike Arce 04.02.2020

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, we give you an awesome inside look into the mind of a great, successful fitness studio owner. 👊 Knock his presale goals out of the park 👊 Hire a dominant team of A-Players 👊 Partner-up with the perfect General Manager 👊 Create a dynamic, goal-driven culture ...AND MORE PLUS! Mike does a LIVE, on-the-spot "secret shopper" ca...

121: Develop a Marketing Mindset Like Fitness Studios in the Top 5% | The GSD Show 28.01.2020

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, we'll talk about Marketing. REMEMBER: Marketing isn't a one-off purchase made for instant gratification. It's an investment strategy intended to produce long-term fitness studio gains. Just like you wouldn't promise your clients they'll achieve all of their goals in one workout, no marketing or advertising agency should ever pr...

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