Geronimo Unfiltered

If your fitness studio is still running the same way it did last year, you’re already behind. The industry is evolving fast, and the top studio owners are adapting just as quickly. In this episode, we’re breaking down exactly what’s in and what’s out for 2025, so you can stop spinning your wheels and start scaling a million-dollar studio that doesn’t burn you out. Here’s what we’re covering: - The...

Are you still the one opening the doors at 5 AM, answering texts about broken equipment, and juggling a million tasks that shouldn’t even be on your plate?  If your business falls apart the second you step away, we need to talk.  In this episode, I’m sharing exactly how to stop being the bottleneck, build a team that actually performs, and finally take control of your time in 2025. Here’s what we’...

Are your leads drying up? Is your sales process a mess? Are you just guessing at your numbers? Then this episode is your wake up call. In this episode, I’m breaking down the exact daily, weekly, and monthly habits top studios are using to grow their leads, improve sales, and actually understand their business.  These are the non-negotiables that will get you out of survival mode and set you up for...

Do you feel like your costs are creeping up but you don’t know where to start cutting? Or you feel like you’re working crazy hours but STILL never seeing the money hit your bank account? Then this one is for you. Today I’m sitting down with Benny, Geronimo’s COO to talk about what it looks like to have a PROFITABLE business. The conversation we're having today is something usually only people with...

What if the secret to tripling your revenue wasn’t about working harder… but working smarter? I’ve been talking a lot about consistency on the pod lately, and here’s the truth: you don’t need a million shiny strategies or the fanciest gear to level up your studio. The most successful gym owners aren’t unicorns with secret superpowers. They’re just laser focused on nailing the basics and doing it c...

Are you running your business, or is your business running you? Every year, I meet studio owners hitting impressive targets but still feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and even burned out. Why? Because they’re chasing goals without setting the terms of how they want to live. Every other podcast is releasing New Years goal setting episodes right now, but I’m not going to do that. Instead, I’m teaching yo...

We have had some incredible conversations on the podcast this year and have some amazing guests and topics coming up for 2025.  Today I’m summarising ALL of the lessons and learnings I’ve had from interviewing some of Australia’s best athletes, studio owners and business owners into 12 lessons that you can reflect on. Doing this will set you up for our goal setting episode next week and make sure...

Are you grinding out 14 hour days and are still wondering why the numbers aren’t stacking up? Burnt out, fed up, and frustrated because you can’t figure out what’s actually broken? Then this episode is for you. Today, Soph and I are sitting down to talk about the three non-negotiables that every successful studio needs to implement if they want to see GROWTH in their businesses. You don’t have to...

From the outside, so many brands look like they were always destined to be successful… But that’s not the case. Today’s guest, Vic from Muscle Republic, is here to share the real, unfiltered journey of what it takes to build a business that LASTS and all the road bumps that come with it. This isn’t a highlight reel. We’re diving into the raw, behind-the-scenes moments that nearly broke him… and ho...

How do you stop burning yourself out when you’re trying to grow your studio? What’s the secret to building a team that thrives… without you running every single session? Why do so many gym owners hit eject the second things get tough… and how do you break that cycle for good? Today, I’m sitting down with Bexy, owner of BE-IT Windsor to get real on the journey you need to go on to run a successful...

My personal IG account outsells my business account 4:1. Why? Because people want to buy from people NOT companies. Today, I’m bringing in Matt Purcell, Australia’s top personal brand expert and my own coach to chat about personal branding. We’re diving deep into why YOUR story is what people are actually paying for and how to turn your followers into leads that convert. Forget every other gym mar...

Think hiring is over once they sign? Not even close. Most studios drop the ball here, and end up with team members who burn out, flake or just show up for the paycheck. Last week, we showed you how to write a job ad that cuts through the noise and pulls in driven people. Now let’s talk about what happens after they walk through your door. This is where you find out if you’ve got a winner. You’ll h...

Things are getting spicy on the pod today… we’re reviewing (and roasting) your job ads.  Listen in to find out if it's yours. So many studios complain that they put up a job ad and receive the WORST applicants, and cover letters that look like they were written by Chat GPT. Have you ever considered that your job ad looks like it was written by Chat GPT? If you read your job ad, would you even want...

76% of our clients are having RECORD breaking months. Right. Now.  Yep. They’re not just growing. They’re hitting record revenue, and getting more members through their doors than ever. Today’s episode is in our NEW STUDIO SETUP (Check it out over on YouTube if you haven’t seen it already) and we’re doing something different this time. Soph is letting loose and telling you EXACTLY what is setting...

Are you a business owner or team leader who is tired of micromanaging your team? Do you want a high-performing, loyal team that drives profit and keeps the business running when you’re away? Keep reading. This episode isn’t just another ‘tick-the-box’ meeting guide. It’s a step-by-step breakdown of how you can transform your leadership game and see results, not excuses. In 15 minutes, you’re going...

Alright, let’s cut to the chase. Today, I’m giving you the exact system that’s completely transformed my business and life: Separation Sunday.  If you’re like most business owners, you’re probably running from one task to the next all week but still aren’t seeing the results you want. Why? Because you’re focusing on the wrong stuff. In this episode, I’m breaking down my personal, no-BS productivit...

This topic is something that has got me so fired up.  I’ve been doing a lot of travelling recently which means I’ve visited a lot of gyms. And what I have found… has shocked me. In almost every gym I’ve been to, I’ve seen dollars literally walking right out the door, so today I am talking about the three ways you are probably losing money every single session. But the good news? It’s entirely prev...

You’ve heard me speak about her on the pod before…  Today I’m sitting down with Liv, the owner of the FASTEST growing UBX in New Zealand. From running three studios, leaving home at 3 am to drive to her third studio (without taking away from her working hours), and feeling burnt out… Liv shares how she went from “winging it” to becoming a thriving multi-studio owner, who now brings in over $240k i...

When another studio shuts down, you are being given the opportunity to make 3 months of sales… in two weeks. Remember: these leads already have a vision, a goal they are working towards, and a training schedule. And it is in their own best interest to fill that gap as quickly as possible.  That’s where you come in. But you have to do it the right way. This episode is all about how you can turn tha...

“When you take on the responsibility of leadership, you’re not taking on additional responsibilities. You are changing your career.” Joining me on today’s episode is the incredible Rohan Dredge: the CEO of Pragmatic Thinking, a behaviour and motivation strategy company who has worked with the likes of Qantas, Toyota, Suncorp and Geronimo. Rohan’s first episode ‘How to be a Leader People Actually W...

If you’re looking to see how other gym/studio owners have created their OWN paths of success - look no further.  Joining me on today’s episode is Anthony Bartolo, owner of ACTV Strength Co. ACTV Strength Co. started as a Burleigh studio and has now expanded into a network in and of itself, with franchises operating in 4 other locations & GROWING. Anthony is the blueprint for the success that you C...

This episode is the shit you NEED to hear. If you know what you need to do but can’t get it done OR you feel yourself getting wrapped into the vortex of the economy is bad… you’re in the right place. Joining me on today’s episode is the powerhouse mindset coach for Geronimo – Ash. We’re diving into why most fitness studio owners fail, the three core skills every great business owner needs, and thr...

Sultan Kirby is a gym and fitness studio equipment specialist. He speaks to HUNDREDS of gyms a day and is right in the middle of what’s happening in the world, having just returned from a huge fitness equipment expo in LA.   So what did he learn? We asked Sultan the following questions: Where is the industry headed? Are we moving away from fitness studios in their traditional form? What kind of eq...

Starting a business is tough—50% of them don’t survive, and 75% of business owners earn less than minimum wage. During a particularly tough time with my business, I asked my accountant this question. “Do I push harder or do I start driving Uber to supplement my income?” His response? “If you have enough time to drive an Uber, you have time to focus on your business.” Our studio then went on to bec...

Can’t find any experienced trainers out there? You’re not alone. Joining me on today’s show is Chris Lawrence, a former NRL player who made it against all odds when he dislocated his hip, had 13 bones in his face shattered during practice AND still went on to play 250 games for the West Tigers. Since then, Chris has gone on to design an education program for professional athletes to provide freedo...