Fitness Business Asia Podcast

In part two of our three part Fitness Manager mini-series, host Jack Thomas discusses tackles recruitment, interview and face-to-face management essentials. If you missed part 1, go back to episode 249. Part 3 is on supporting your team and reaching next-level status as a fitness manager. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter Become a World Class Coach - 3 Part Series (Episode 131)   THE FIT GUI...

In this three part mini-series, host Jack Thomas discusses eight key values that you must hold strong if you want to be a successful leader of coaches and instructors in the fitness industry. Part 2 is on recruitment and meetings Part 3 is on reaching the next level Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter Become a World Class Coach - 3 Part Series (Episode 131)   THE FIT GUIDE The Fit Guide helps...

We welcome back Brandon Cullen, co-founder of MADabolic, on what they discovered after we anonymously visited and evaluated their Brooklyn location, how they create consistent five-star member experiences and how The Fit Guide's processes have helped not just Brooklyn, but all of their franchise locations.   GUEST RESOURCES Brandon Cullen on Linkedin MADabolic MADabolic Brooklyn Club Profile on Th...

We speak to Brandon Cullen, Chief Concept Officer and co-founder of MADabolic, on their fast-growing franchise concept and the strength of their brand message. MADabolic are doing big things in the US and are delivering a vibe that is strongly resonating with the no-nonsense section of the US fitness market. We visited MADabolic Brooklyn for our launch of The Fit Guide New York, with the club achi...

Justin Ashley is the founder and CEO of One Playground. We cover Justin's journey through different positions and price points in the fitness industry, how One Playground builds and maintains a great team, marketing and sales tips, and the how and why behind their recent big rebrand.   GUEST RESOURCES Justin Ashley on LinkedIn One Playground   THE FIT GUIDE Jack Thomas recent podcast appearances:...

Using data from The Fit Guide's anonymous visits to the world's leading fitness clubs, here are five quick sales tips and approaches you can start implementing today that will put you in the top 10% Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter   THE FIT GUIDE The Fit Guide helps fitness lovers find and experience the world's best fitness clubs and studios; and helps fitness clubs create incredible, fiv...

We welcome Mohammed Iqbal of SweatWorks, one of the industry's foremost speakers on fitness technology. Mohammed talks about crypto, web 3, blockchain, AI and the future of health and fitness tech, as well as his personal journey of being born in Sri Lanka before moving to the US.   GUEST RESOURCES Mohammed Iqbal on LinkedIn Sweatworks   THE FIT GUIDE Visit The Fit Guide The Fit Guide helps fitnes...

The Fit Guide has launched! In today's episode, host Jack talks about the story behind it, why it was launched and how it will improve the industry and YOUR club. THE FIT GUIDE The Fit Guide helps fitness lovers find and experience the world's best fitness clubs and studios; and helps fitness clubs create incredible, five star client experiences every time. Visit The Fit Guide Frequently Asked Que...

Host Jack Thomas highlights the eight key milestones that, after you have the idea to launch your own fitness business, you will have to pass for success.   THE FIT GUIDE Check out The Fit Guide The Fit Guide helps fitness lovers find and experience the world's best fitness clubs and studios; and helps fitness clubs create incredible, five star client experiences every time. The Fit Guide on Linke...

We welcome Anthony Vennare of Fitt Insider for a deep dive into the state of the fitness industry and what we can expect over the coming years. Don't miss this episode that's jam packed with knowledge and value from a true industry leader.   GUEST RESOURCES Anthony Vennare on LinkedIn Fitt Insider Fitt Capital   THE FIT GUIDE Visit The Fit Guide The Fit Guide helps fitness lovers find and experien...

We've visited 150 of the leading fitness clubs and studios around the world, and it showed us some areas where we need to improve. In today's episode, host Jack Thomas talks about five things that we in the fitness industry are not doing, or should be doing - if we want to create true five-star experiences for our clients. Visit The Fit Guide The Fit Guide helps fitness lovers find and experience...

We visited the leading 50 fitness studios in New York - the first upcoming city for our launch of The Fit Guide - covering everything from pilates to strength, cycling to yoga. We'll soon be releasing our results - but in the meantime, here's a little teaser on some of the best things we're seeing at the top of the fitness industry. Sponsored by The Fit Guide The Fit Guide helps fitness lovers fin...

Do you cancel classes if not many, or any, people are booked into the class? This is a fairly common practice so today host Jack Thomas discusses whether you should do this and solutions to low class numbers. - Check out The Fit Guide - helping fitness lovers find and experience the world's best fitness clubs and studios; and helping fitness clubs create incredible, five star client experiences ev...

Today's episode highlights four recent mistakes made and lessons learned, talked about in detail here so you can learn from them. - Make sure you check out The Fit Guide - helping fitness lovers find and experience the world's best fitness clubs and studios; and helping fitness clubs create incredible, five star client experiences every time. More information: https://thefitguide.com/ The Fit Guid...

We're proud to announce The Fit Guide - helping fitness lovers find and experience the world's best fitness clubs and studios; and helping fitness clubs create incredible, five star client experiences every time. More information: https://thefitguide.com/ The Fit Guide on LinkedIn The Fit Guide on Instagram The Fit Guide Website   SHOW RESOURCES Jack Thomas on LinkedIn Fitness Business Asia Websit...

We welcome Stuart Miller of The Platform Studios in Dubai to talk about opening and operating multiple locations, the Dubai fitness scene, how they recruit and retain the best coaches from around the world and their innovative plans in the digital fitness space. PARTNERS SUPPORTING THE SHOW Glofox: Innovative and comprehensive fitness management software ⮕ Glofox Website ClassPass: The app for all...

In today's show, host Jack Thomas talks about 4 big mistakes he's made running gyms and what he's learned from these experiences.   PARTNERS SUPPORTING THE SHOW ClassPass ⮕ The app for all things fitness, spa & beauty ⮕ https://classpass.com/partners Maya Agency ⮕ Branding, marketing and web development for fitness & wellness businesses ⮕ https://maya.agency/ MyZone ⮕ Industry-leading heart rate m...

Emma Masters returns to talk about the importance of music in creating an incredible member journey and experience. The best fitness studios get this right, but many miss the mark - so listen to today's episode to make sure you're one of the studios that nails it. Ep 208 - Emma Masters: Creating Industry Leading Group Class Instructors Ep 229 - Emma Masters: Build a Strong Fitness Community   PART...

Host Jack Thomas shares his experiences from making the coach to manager transition himself, as well taking many in his team through the managerial ranks. Jack candidly shares his successes, failures and learnings in an area he's passionate about. Whether you're a coach looking to get a management position, a current manager or someone who hires managers, you'll take a lot from this episode.   PAR...

When it comes to storytelling, there's no one better in our industry than Mason Bendewald. Mason shares some of the key ingredients to creating impact with a story that helped P90X become a $700 million phenomenon.   PARTNERS SUPPORTING THE SHOW Glofox Fitness Founders Podcast Glofox: Innovative and comprehensive fitness management software ⮕ Glofox Website ClassPass: The app for all things fitnes...

Host Jack Thomas shares 10 big lessons from visiting leading gyms and fitness studios in the world's leading fitness cities. The episode includes traits of the world's best experiences and also learnings on what to avoid if you want to present a premium, industry-leading offering.   PARTNERS SUPPORTING THE SHOW ClassPass ⮕ The app for all things fitness, spa & beauty ⮕ https://classpass.com/partne...

We welcomed Emma Masters back to the show to talk about what it means to create a powerful, strong and welcoming environment at your gym or fitness studio. We saw Emma talk on this subject at the Asia Fitness Conference the day before we recorded an interview on exercise to music and we just knew we had to get out this message too! Don't worry - our exercise to music episode will be released short...

Host Jack Thomas uses the notes from his seminar at Asia Fitness Conference 2022 to bring you the six big ways you can scale your impact, influence and income.   PARTNERS SUPPORTING THE SHOW ClassPass ⮕ The app for all things fitness, spa & beauty ⮕ https://classpass.com/partners Maya Agency ⮕ Branding, marketing and web development for fitness & wellness businesses ⮕ https://maya.agency/ MyZone ⮕...

We speak to Ross Campbell, CEO of the Fit Summit about what we're likely to see over the next 12 months in Asia's fitness industry and beyond. Join us at the November Bangkok Fit Summit: Bangkok Nov 29 - Dec 1: ASIA-PACIFIC HEALTH, FITNESS & WELLNESS FESTIVAL Instagram Live of this podcast   PARTNERS SUPPORTING THE SHOW Glofox: Innovative and comprehensive fitness management software ⮕ Glofox Webs...

Bill Davis is CEO of ABC Fitness Solutions, the recent acquirer of Glofox. ABC also owns Trainerize and Gym Sales, two leading fitness companies. Bill talks about building and running a strong team, how the Glofox acquisition came about and what the data from 391 million (and counting) workouts has shown. If you missed last week's interview with Conor O'Loughlin, go back to episode 225 to check it...