Gym Empire Secrets

In this episode of Gym Empire Secrets, Justus sits down with Glen, owner of Go Fit Toa Payoh — a 24/7 access gym, physiotherapy, and personal training facility located in the heart of Toa Payoh, Singapore. Glen shares how he entered the Go Fit franchise with ambitions to scale fast, then discovered a deeper mission: helping seniors build strength, mobility, and independence so they can live fully,...

In this episode of Gym Empire Secrets, we sit down with Thiru and Didi from Extreme Fitness to talk about their journey growing the business from 3 to 6 locations in just 2 years. Thiru shares how his background as a military police commander shaped his coaching and leadership style, while Didi opens up about his transformation from being an overweight teenager to becoming an Operations Manager in...

YJ is the owner of BFT Ang Mo Kio, a group fitness franchise studio in Singapore. With 16 years of training experience, 12 years as a certified coach, and a background in competitive bodybuilding and BJJ, YJ opened BFT Ang Mo Kio four years ago as the 16th BFT studio to launch in Singapore. In this episode, he shares the raw story of building a thriving gym, stepping away to pursue other ventures,...

In this episode of Gym Empire Secrets, we uncover the real story behind running a fitness business as Justus sits down with Clarence, owner of BFT Tai Seng. From his years as a fitness trainer with a day job to navigating the rough waters of gym ownership—including betrayal by business partners, firing toxic coaches, and rebuilding team culture—Clarence holds nothing back. He shares how his dream...

In this episode of Gym Empire Secrets, we sit down with Dhyaanesh, owner of F45 Training Jurong West. Dhyaanesh shares his journey from working as a mechanical engineer overseas to returning to Singapore and taking the leap into gym ownership. He opens up about why he chose the F45 franchise model, what made Jurong West the right location, and how leaving corporate life led to one of the best deci...

In this episode of Gym Empire Secrets, we sit down with Nick and Ian, the founders behind Yok Muay Fitness and the newly launched The Muay Thai Studio. Nick shares his deeply personal journey from teaching private classes and working in different gyms to finally taking the leap into gym ownership, inspired by his late mother, his wife, close friends, and loyal students. Ian opens up about backing...

In this episode of Gym Empire Secrets, we sit down with Kelvin, owner of BFT Punggol Oasis, BFT Punggol Coast, BFT Daisy Farm, and BFT Tampines West. We also get a chance to speak with Derek, the head coach of the 4 studios. Kelvin shares his journey from running a construction business to opening his first gym during the COVID period, the hard lessons learned from a rough start, and how those exp...

In this episode of Gym Empire Secrets we sit down with Victorino, Head Coach and Gym Manager of Spartans Boxing Jurong West. Victorino shares his journey from being introduced to boxing by his father at a young age to leading one of Spartans’ most award-winning gyms. We talk about leadership, building a strong coaching tOeam, creating a clean and inclusive gym culture, and why boxing is one of the...

In this episode of Gym Empire Secrets, we sit down with Viknesh (Vicky), founder of Sculpt Society, a Singapore-based weight loss gym known for its raw honesty and life-changing transformations. Vicky shares his powerful journey from weighing 136kg and facing a serious heart scare, to losing the weight, rebuilding his life, and opening a gym dedicated solely to sustainable weight loss. Unlike most...

In this episode of Gym Empire Secret, Justus Wah sits down with Benjamin Lim, co-founder and owner of MT30, a 30-minute Muay Thai–inspired fitness studio in Singapore. Benjamin shares his journey from working as a Singapore Airlines flight attendant to navigating career transitions during COVID, personal loss, and depression — and how those experiences shaped the creation of MT30. We dive into how...

In this episode of Gym Empire Secrets, host Justus Wah sits down with Brandon Koh, former macro FX trader turned multi-gym owner, who has built, acquired, and scaled up to 11 boutique fitness studios. Brandon breaks down why most gyms fail in years 1, 3, and 5, how to stress-test a gym business before opening, and why he believes revenue systems matter more than motivation or coaching talent. He s...