Michael Keeler

Gym Business - Business for Unicorns Podcast

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The Business for Unicorns Podcast is for brick-and-mortar gym owners who want actionable strategies to grow their business, take amazing care of their clients, and build a life and fitness business they truly love. New episodes every Monday & Friday.

Author

Michael Keeler

Category

Business

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 534: Avoid These 3 Pitfalls in Your Sales Process with Ben Pickard 10.04.2026

About Business for Unicorns Business for Unicorns helps gym owners and fitness studio operators build profitable, sustainable businesses without burning out. Founded by Mark Fisher and Michael Keeler —who built and sold the $34-million Mark Fisher Fitness —BFU provides coaching, mentorship, courses, and events for gym owners ready to grow revenue, systemize operations, and create more freedom in t...

Episode 533: How to Actually Drive Sales Off Instagram w/ Chris, Mike, and Mark 06.04.2026

About Business for Unicorns Business for Unicorns helps gym owners and fitness studio operators build profitable, sustainable businesses without burning out. Founded by Mark Fisher and Michael Keeler —who built and sold the $34-million Mark Fisher Fitness —BFU provides coaching, mentorship, courses, and events for gym owners ready to grow revenue, systemize operations, and create more freedom in t...

Episode 532: Future of Fitness: Our Manifesto for a Better Industry with Mark Fisher 03.04.2026

Today's episode is sponsored by Gymsupps. Gymsupps helps gyms and fitness facilities grow supplemental revenue with premium products, private-label options, and simple done-for-you retail systems, with no minimum orders and high profit margins. They also provide education and support tools to make supplement sales easier for your team. To learn more, visit   gymsupps.com . About Business for Unico...

Episode 531: How One Gym Owner Cut Attrition from 8% to Under 2% with Jeremy Ellis 30.03.2026

Today's episode is sponsored by InBody . InBody's body composition analyzers help gyms accurately measure muscle, fat, and overall body composition - not just weight and BMI. By replacing guesswork with objective data, InBody helps owners and coaches make better decisions around assessments, retention, and member progress. To see how gyms use InBody to create clearer conversations and more predict...

Episode 530: How do you know when you're ready for Location #2? 27.03.2026

Today's episode is sponsored by Numberwise. Numberwise is an accounting firm that specializes in the fitness industry. They understand the unique challenges of memberships, payroll, seasonal cash flow, and growth decisions. If you don't know your numbers, how do you know if your business is getting stronger? You can start measuring your financial fitness and build with confidence at BecomeNumberwi...

Episode 529: Should Your Gym Have a Free Trial? with G.R. Hoff 23.03.2026

To learn more about Gym Member Machine or to claim the special offer, go to gymmembermachine.com and mention the BFU podcast.   About Business for Unicorns Business for Unicorns helps gym owners and fitness studio operators build profitable, sustainable businesses without burning out. Founded by Mark Fisher and Michael Keeler —who built and sold the $34-million Mark Fisher Fitness —BFU provides co...

Episode 528: Is Your Business Model Maturing With Your Client Avatar? 20.03.2026

This episode is brought to you by PushPress, an AI-powered gym management platform built for owners who actually run their gym like a business. They bring everything into one place — billing, scheduling, lead management, marketing automation, websites, and member training — so you spend less time juggling software and more time growing your gym. They are offering Business for Unicorns members 30%...

Episode 527: How Stephen Ross Grew Revenue 47% by Getting Off the Training Floor 16.03.2026

Get our Best Offers for your Gym in 2026 HERE . About Business for Unicorns Business for Unicorns helps gym owners and fitness studio operators build profitable, sustainable businesses without burning out. Founded by Mark Fisher and Michael Keeler —who built and sold the $34-million Mark Fisher Fitness —BFU provides coaching, mentorship, courses, and events for gym owners ready to grow revenue, sy...

Episode 526: How to Spend a Full Day with Pete Dupuis 13.03.2026

If you're interested in learning more about Mentorship Days, DM us "MENTORSHIP" HERE

Episode 525: Freeze Policies: The Unsexy Rule That Matters with Mark Fisher 09.03.2026

About Business for Unicorns Business for Unicorns helps gym owners and fitness studio operators build profitable, sustainable businesses without burning out. Founded by Mark Fisher and Michael Keeler —who built and sold the $34-million Mark Fisher Fitness —BFU provides coaching, mentorship, courses, and events for gym owners ready to grow revenue, systemize operations, and create more freedom in t...

Episode 524: Is AI About to Change the Gym Industry? with Mark Fisher 06.03.2026

Want the replay of The AI Playbook for Gym Owners? Grab it HERE . ************************************* About Business for Unicorns Business for Unicorns helps gym owners and fitness studio operators build profitable, sustainable businesses without burning out. Founded by Mark Fisher and Michael Keeler —who built and sold the $34-million Mark Fisher Fitness —BFU provides coaching, mentorship, cour...

Episode 523: Our BEST Tools for Managing Staff Performance with Ben Pickard 02.03.2026

This episode is sponsored by  Kilo. Want a clearer way to run your gym? See why so many BFU gyms use Kilo HERE . ************************************* About Business for Unicorns Business for Unicorns helps gym owners and fitness studio operators build profitable, sustainable businesses without burning out. Founded by Mark Fisher and Michael Keeler —who built and sold the $34-million Mark Fisher F...

Episode 522: What Makes a Great Coach? with Mark Fisher 27.02.2026

This episode is brought to you by Wodify — gym management software built for founders like you. Right now, new customers get $100 off per month, for life . Learn more in the show notes or visit wodify.com . ************************************* About Business for Unicorns Business for Unicorns helps gym owners and fitness studio operators build profitable, sustainable businesses without burning ou...

Episode 521: Should You Come to our Atlanta Retreat? with Mark Fisher 23.02.2026

Learn More about Altanta Retreat and grab a seat HERE . About Business for Unicorns Business for Unicorns helps gym owners and fitness studio operators build profitable, sustainable businesses without burning out. Founded by Mark Fisher and Michael Keeler —who built and sold the $34-million Mark Fisher Fitness —BFU provides coaching, mentorship, courses, and events for gym owners ready to grow rev...

Episode 520: Michael and Ben Beg You to Keep it Simple 20.02.2026

Learn More about Altanta Retreat and grab a seat HERE . About Business for Unicorns Business for Unicorns helps gym owners and fitness studio operators build profitable, sustainable businesses without burning out. Founded by Mark Fisher and Michael Keeler —who built and sold the $34-million Mark Fisher Fitness —BFU provides coaching, mentorship, courses, and events for gym owners ready to grow rev...

Episode 519: Navigating the Uncertainty of Down Months in Your Business 16.02.2026

Learn More about Altanta Retreat and grab a seat HERE . About Business for Unicorns Business for Unicorns helps gym owners and fitness studio operators build profitable, sustainable businesses without burning out. Founded by Mark Fisher and Michael Keeler —who built and sold the $34-million Mark Fisher Fitness —BFU provides coaching, mentorship, courses, and events for gym owners ready to grow rev...

Episode 518: Pete Dupuis: The Deep Dive Interview 13.02.2026

To learn more about Mentorship days, DM us the word "MENTORSHIP" HERE . About Business for Unicorns Business for Unicorns helps gym owners and fitness studio operators build profitable, sustainable businesses without burning out. Founded by Mark Fisher and Michael Keeler —who built and sold the $34-million Mark Fisher Fitness —BFU provides coaching, mentorship, courses, and events for gym owners r...

Episode 517: Is Content Marketing a Waste of Time for Gym Owners? 09.02.2026

Sign up for our free training The AI Playbook for Gym Owners happening Thursday, February 12th at 11 am EST. Learn more HERE .

Episode 516: Welcome John Farkas to the BFU Team! 06.02.2026

Learn More about Altanta Retreat and grab a seat HERE . About Business for Unicorns Business for Unicorns helps gym owners and fitness studio operators build profitable, sustainable businesses without burning out. Founded by Mark Fisher and Michael Keeler —who built and sold the $34-million Mark Fisher Fitness —BFU provides coaching, mentorship, courses, and events for gym owners ready to grow rev...

Episode 515: How Gym Owners Should (and Shouldn't) Be Using AI Right Now 02.02.2026

Sign up for our free training The AI Playbook for Gym Owners happening Thursday, February 12th at 11 am EST. Learn more HERE .

Episode 514: From Working IN Your Gym to Leading It with Ross Oberlin 30.01.2026

Learn More about Altanta Retreat and grab a seat HERE . About Business for Unicorns Business for Unicorns helps gym owners and fitness studio operators build profitable, sustainable businesses without burning out. Founded by Mark Fisher and Michael Keeler —who built and sold the $34-million Mark Fisher Fitness —BFU provides coaching, mentorship, courses, and events for gym owners ready to grow rev...

Episode 513: What is Your Ideal Work Day? with Ben Pickard 26.01.2026

Learn More about Altanta Retreat and grab a seat HERE . About Business for Unicorns Business for Unicorns helps gym owners and fitness studio operators build profitable, sustainable businesses without burning out. Founded by Mark Fisher and Michael Keeler —who built and sold the $34-million Mark Fisher Fitness —BFU provides coaching, mentorship, courses, and events for gym owners ready to grow rev...

Episode 512: From Trainer to CEO: How Dylan Mayorquin Doubled His Gym in Two Years 23.01.2026

Learn More about Altanta Retreat and grab a seat HERE . About Business for Unicorns Business for Unicorns helps gym owners and fitness studio operators build profitable, sustainable businesses without burning out. Founded by Mark Fisher and Michael Keeler —who built and sold the $34-million Mark Fisher Fitness —BFU provides coaching, mentorship, courses, and events for gym owners ready to grow rev...

Episode 511: How to Get Punched in the Gut with Mark Fisher 19.01.2026

Learn More about Altanta Retreat and grab a seat HERE . About Business for Unicorns Business for Unicorns helps gym owners and fitness studio operators build profitable, sustainable businesses without burning out. Founded by Mark Fisher and Michael Keeler —who built and sold the $34-million Mark Fisher Fitness —BFU provides coaching, mentorship, courses, and events for gym owners ready to grow rev...

Episode 510: Keeler interviews Fisher! 16.01.2026

About Business for Unicorns Business for Unicorns helps gym owners and fitness studio operators build profitable, sustainable businesses without burning out. Founded by Mark Fisher and Michael Keeler —who built and sold the $34-million Mark Fisher Fitness —BFU provides coaching, mentorship, courses, and events for gym owners ready to grow revenue, systemize operations, and create more freedom in t...

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