Behind Gym Doors | A Fitness Business Podcast

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, we're diving deep into the 4 key traits 1. Experience 2. Preparation 3. Ownership 4. Empathy He explains exactly how leadership (truly understanding both your members' and your team's WHYs) is the game-changer you can't force, but you MUST build. Don't miss a minute of this incredibly powerful episode❗ 🚀 Want to grow your gym...

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, we tackle the biggest challenges fitness studio owners face and show you exactly how to crush them 👊 Tired of the sales objection "What are your prices?" Squash it. 👊 Not sure the best way to run digital advertising? Do this. 👊 Want to make sure you're hiring and leading the right team? Learn how. 👊 Need help with what to s...

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, we break down the #1 thing top fitness studios—and businesses like McDonald's, Apple, and Facebook—do to close more sales than their competition. It's crucial you do what the top fitness studios and businesses like McDonald's, Apple, Facebook, EVERY top company do to ensure they close more sales than their competition. What is...

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, we're bringing you the ultimate playbook for fitness studio success! It has everything from #marketing and #sales to #member #retention and #presales with industry leaders like #ManUp author @bedroskeuilian, owner of 7 #OrangetheoryFitness locations @mattkafora, and tons more. There's no better way to kick-off the #newyear, kic...

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, Loud Rumor CEO and Host of The GSD Show, Mike Arce jumped on a Podcast with UpLaunch and in less than 35 minutes provides valuable, high-level yet detailed training on building your fitness studio's foundation and super-serving early adopters, how and where to spend your Marketing dollars, why if you limit yourself in Marketing...

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, we're diving into retention secrets. @FrankNash owns @StrongerPersonalTraining and his studio earns 6.5X more in member profit than the average fitness studio AND his members stay 2.5X longer -- and you guessed it, it's all due to his powerful, unique retention strategies. Frank's members LOVE him, love their studio, and absolu...

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, Loud Rumor #CEO @mikearce is excited to talk to @CorySterling, a PRO #lawyer for #fitnessstudios helping people pay less now to avoid paying MORE in #legal issues later! Cory is an incredibly intelligent, yet sympathetic and dynamic personality. It's impossible not to love him and the information he brings to the table specific...

In this episode of The GSD Show, we're breaking down high-performance sales strategies with Manny Ceara—former Director of Sales and current 5-Unit Franchisee at Orangetheory Fitness. His sales tactics are impeccable… Manny teaches you what to do from how to book the appointment and how to talk to and treat prospects when they arrive. "It has to be an experience they know they won't get anywhere e...

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, we're breaking down the 3 Unbreakable Sales Rules. You can convert referrals and walk-ins into paying #members ALL DAY. But those digital "leads"? Not even close, right? It's like 3-Point shots in the NBA -- there's a reason they're called "low-percentage shots." Not anymore... I'll walk you through the exact process the TOP 5%...

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, gives #FitnessStudioOwners everything they need to hit 7-Figures in 18 Months! @Matt Kafora, owner of 7 #Orangetheory #Fitness Studios and over 20 business sits down with our CEO @Mike Arce to: ✅ Take you on the full journey from #FitnessStudio site construction to day-to-day #operations ✅ Break down his exact steps for getti...

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, we break down exactly how to dominate the winter season and turn it into your studio's secret weapon for success! WHY?   👋 Show of hands 👋 Who's heard "No one wants to join a gym until January 1st?" OR "No one's purchasing for themselves during the Holidays"❓   HERE'S THE TRUTH: Winter is NOT the time to freeze your #Fitness...

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast... HERE'S WHY 👉 Leadership and Company Culture! You can dramatically improve BOTH within your Fitness Studio by doing this… by pretending your Fitness Studio is a Reality TV Show that then entire world is watching. You'll quickly see the difference in attitude and how both your team and your members SHOW UP when they think peop...

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, we take a look into what the TOP 5% of 2,000+ Fitness Studios are doing with their Marketing Campaigns, and how it's leading to 🚀 SKYROCKETING 🚀 #Memberships (even during #Presale). Your Fitness Studio might be losing 💸 THOUSANDS 💸 in Marketing Dollars… and it's NOT because you're doing the wrong things… The fact that you'r...

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, you'll learn how to Grow, Scale, Retain, REPEAT in ONE powerful move! 😳PROCESS 😳   It sounds way too simplistic to be true, but Rick's process with his team and their members is 2nd to none. What does this have to do with YOU and YOUR studio? 👇   The fact is, your success will be determined by your process. Process creates s...

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, we reveal how to handle one of the most common sales objections in the fitness industry: 😱 "It's not in my budget." 😱   When you know your Fitness Studio is THE place for this person and that you're going to change their life (P.S. if you don't, that's Step #1 😉), when they say this phrase:    "It's not in my budget." That's...

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, we dive into a game-changing sales strategy: 📣 WANTS are accomplished by NEEDS 📣   Ok, so what does this mean? 👇   People don't spend money on things they NEED -- In fact, they cringe every time they do it. Think about it this way...   How often do you shout, "I can't wait to pay this medical bill!"❓ Exactly. Which means…  ...

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, we dive into Strategies to Grow and Scale Your Business 🚀What you'll learn: ✔︎ When employees will lack certainty in you ✔︎ How to create systems that increase customer satisfaction  ✔︎ What assessments to use to hire rock star employees ✔︎ The catapult for growth at Loud Rumor and how to leverage it in your business ✔︎ How to...

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, Mark and I sit down to discuss how you can successfully transition your fitness studio from presale to an open location with hundreds of paying members! Mark has trained hundreds of F45 studios on their sales process and has established himself as a membership sales expert in the fitness industry. ⭐️TOPIC: How to Successfully...

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, we tackle the question "Does Creating Content Really Help Grow Your Fitness Studio?" 🚀What you'll learn:    ✔︎ What's really more important, content or sales ✔︎ How to know if your content is working for you ✔︎ What types of content to focus on  ✔︎ Why studios struggle with creating content ✔︎ Who shouldn't be creating content...

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, we dive into How to Dramatically Improve Culture in Your Fitness Studio 🚀What you'll learn:    ✔︎ The type of goals that motivate employees in the workplace ✔︎ How goals influence the culture of your fitness studio ✔︎ Why you need to give employees more than just a paycheck ✔︎ Why most employees have dreams NOT goals & how thi...

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, we break down How Mentors Exploded Bob's Fitness Studio in One Year Bob is humble enough to admit that he doesn't know what he doesn't know, but unlike most studio owners, he put himself out there, hunted down the best studio owners, and found ways to learn from them so he can triple his growth in less than one year! That's why...

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, we discuss about Improving Culture, Increasing Productivity, and Generating Results in Your Business I quickly realized that I needed to change my approach and with the help of a few key employees and a business coach, I was able to develop a few strategies that not only improved the company culture but increased the productivi...

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, we dive into Overcoming the Fear of Financials and Mastering the Money Game As an expert in studio finances, she's also been invited to speak on some of the biggest stages in the industry, including Mindbody's BOLD Conference and GSDCON, the #1 Fitness Studio Conference on planet earth! Enjoy this episode as we discuss masterin...

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, we break down What Makes a Successful Franchisee   🚀 What you'll learn:   ✔︎ The 1 thing successful franchisees do that others don't ✔︎ How to master systems within your franchise ✔︎ Why the worst franchisees are failing in their business ✔︎ What's really more important, systems or employees ✔︎ Why working too much in the busi...

In this episode of The GSD Show, the leading fitness business podcast, we dive into Using Creativity to Make It as a Small Business Owner 🚀What you'll learn: ✔︎ How to think outside the box to grow your business ✔︎ The importance of leveraging your network to grow your business ✔︎ How to be resourceful when you don't have resources ✔︎ Why you'll grow much faster as a business when you're creative...