John Franklin

Gym World Worldwide

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Gym World is a weekly show about making money in the fitness industry. Join the co-founders of Kilo, John Franklin and Mateo Lopez, as they interview some of the industry's most successful entrepreneurs.

Author

John Franklin

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News

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

How to be the #1 gym in your city 17.01.2025

🌎 John Franklin ( https://www.instagram.com/johnisbuilding/ ) and Mateo Lopez reunite with Jon Goodman ( https://www.instagram.com/itscoachgoodman/?hl=en ) to discuss his latest book and how it can help gym owners dominate their local market. Grab your copy here: https://a.co/d/6lbez7C P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love the Gym World newsletter. Every Friday, John Franklin breaks down th...

This gym owner got 3,000 members with no paid ads 10.01.2025

🌎 John Franklin ( https://www.instagram.com/johnisbuilding/ ) and Mateo Lopez chat with Mike Orefice ( https://www.instagram.com/mikey_orefice/ ) from Iron Vault about how he leveraged social media and branding to build a 7 figure business with 3,000 members in just 5 years. P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love the Gym World newsletter. Every Friday, John Franklin breaks down the possibili...

Gym owner opens 7 powerlifting gyms in 4 years 03.01.2025

🌎 John Franklin ( https://www.instagram.com/johnisbuilding/ ) and Mateo Lopez are joined by Thomas Lilley ( https://www.instagram.com/tombro7/?hl=en ) from Zero Weakness to talk about growing his powerlifting empire from 1 to 8 gyms in just 4 years—across 3 countries. P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love the Gym World newsletter. Every Friday, John Franklin breaks down the possibilities of...

This gym owner started a gym with just $12 27.12.2024

🌎 John Franklin ( https://www.instagram.com/johnisbuilding/ ) and Mateo Lopez chat with Amanda Fritscher ( https://www.instagram.com/amandafritscher/?hl=en ) to hear the wild story of how she started Lionheart Gym with $12 and ended up buying the building just one year later. P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love the Gym World newsletter. Every Friday, John Franklin breaks down the possibil...

Gym owner forced to rebuild 7-figure gym from scratch 20.12.2024

🌎 John Franklin ( https://www.instagram.com/johnisbuilding/ ) and Mateo Lopez sit down with Simon Anderson ( https://www.instagram.com/simonandersonpt/ ) from SOMA in Sydney, Australia to talk about how he built a super premium 7-figure health and wellness club from scratch—not once, but twice. P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love the Gym World newsletter. Every Friday, John Franklin break...

So, you want to build a 7-figure gym? 13.12.2024

🌎 John Franklin ( https://www.instagram.com/johnisbuilding/ ) and Mateo Lopez chat with Luka Hocevar ( https://www.instagram.com/lukahocevar/?hl=en ) of Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance about top strategies in coaching, service delivery, and marketing that can take your gym to the next level. P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love the Gym World newsletter. Every Friday, John Franklin bre...

This wellness franchise is scaling to 200 locations 06.12.2024

🌎 John Franklin ( https://www.instagram.com/johnisbuilding/ ) and Mateo Lopez sit down with Jamie Weeks, founder of SweatHouz ( https://www.instagram.com/sweathouz/ ) and the largest Orangetheory franchisee. They discuss Jamie’s experience as a franchisee and how it’s helping him scale his wellness studio concept to 200 locations in 6 years. P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love the Gym Wor...

This training gym has been profitable for 23 years 29.11.2024

🌎 John Franklin ( https://www.instagram.com/johnisbuilding/ ) and Mateo Lopez sit down with Andy McCloy ( https://www.instagram.com/andymccloy_bci/ ) to discuss how he built Body Creations Inc (BCI) Sports Performance & Fitness and the lessons he’s learned over 30 years in the fitness industry. P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love the Gym World newsletter. Every Friday, John Franklin b...

How to run a more profitable gym in 2025 22.11.2024

🌎 John Franklin ( https://www.instagram.com/johnisbuilding/ ) and Mateo Lopez reunite with Chris Cooper to unpack the 2024 Two-Brain Business State of the Industry report, sharing eye-opening insights into how gyms and their owners are performing. Download your free copy here: https://twobrainbusiness.com/the-state-of-the-fitness-industry-2024/ P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love the Gym...

Inside a powerlifting gym with 560 members 15.11.2024

🌎 John Franklin ( https://www.instagram.com/johnisbuilding/ ) and Mateo Lopez sit down with Michael Scullin ( https://www.instagram.com/michael_scullin/ ) from Palmetto Pump House to discuss his unique powerlifting gym that’s serving over 550 members in Charleston, SC. P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love the Gym World newsletter. Every Friday, John Franklin breaks down the possibilities o...

Gym owner makes $1M/yr from 150 members 08.11.2024

🌎 John Franklin ( https://www.instagram.com/johnisbuilding/ ) met up with Eric Chang ( https://www.instagram.com/coachericfreedom/ ) from Reason Fitness to discuss how he built his gym into a $1M-a-year business with just 150 members. P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love the Gym World newsletter. Every Friday, John Franklin breaks down the possibilities of making money in the fitness indus...

This 7-figure gym has 1,400 members 01.11.2024

🌎 John Franklin ( https://www.instagram.com/johnisbuilding/ ) and Mateo Lopez sat down with Joey Welling ( https://www.instagram.com/joeywelling/?hl=en ) to learn how he built Ethos Athletic Club—a massive gym and wellness club with 1,400 members. P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love the Gym World newsletter. Every Friday, John Franklin breaks down the possibilities of making money in the...

This gym makes $120k/yr from corporate wellness programs 25.10.2024

🌎 In this live episode, Mateo Lopez chats with Ben Fogel ( https://www.instagram.com/ben_fogel/ ) from Epic Fitness about his gym’s unique corporate wellness program and how he’s helping local businesses improve employee health. P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love the Gym World newsletter. Every Friday, John Franklin breaks down the possibilities of making money in the fitness industry. S...

This gym owner's expansion strategy is making millions... 18.10.2024

🌎 In this episode, John Franklin (https://www.instagram.com/johnisbuilding/) talks with Mark Ehnis (https://www.instagram.com/meatheadmark/) from PowerStrength Training Systems about scaling five massive locations that offer small group personal training for both athletes and adults. P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love the Gym World newsletter. Every Friday, John Franklin breaks down the...

How one gym owner makes $400k with retail 11.10.2024

🌎 In this live episode, John Franklin ( https://www.instagram.com/johnisbuilding/ ) chats with Chance Beam from Titans Sports Academy ( https://www.instagram.com/titanssportsacademy/ ) about how he generates $400,000 by creating and selling merchandise in his gym—and how gym owners can do the same. P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love the Gym World newsletter. Every Friday, John Franklin b...

How to use gym events to attract more leads 04.10.2024

🌎 Mateo Lopez sat down with Tina Morin ( https://www.instagram.com/tinavmorin/ ) from MSC Strength to chat about how she uses events and partner collaborations to drive more than half of her leads. P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love the Gym World newsletter. Every Friday, John Franklin breaks down the possibilities of making money in the fitness industry. Subscribe here ( https://usekilo...

This gym makes $85k/mo from small group training 27.09.2024

🌎 Mateo Lopez met up with Ben Supik ( https://www.instagram.com/bensupik/?hl=en ) from Activate Body to chat about how his small group training model makes $85k/month and his plans to grow to four locations, with two opening next year! P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love the Gym World newsletter. Every Friday, John Franklin breaks down the possibilities of making money in the fitness...

How to make your gym brand irresistible 20.09.2024

🌎 John Franklin ( https://www.instagram.com/johnisbuilding/ ) and Mateo Lopez sat down with Milena Hrebacka ( https://www.instagram.com/newbreedmilena/ ) from New Breed Design to discuss all aspects of exceptional gym branding and how to run successful gym events. P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love the Gym World newsletter. Every Friday, John Franklin breaks down the possibilities of...

This large group training gym makes over $850k/yr 13.09.2024

🌎 In this live episode, Mateo Lopez reunites with Nick Page ( https://www.instagram.com/nickpage_nx/ ) from The Trainer Page to share how he expanded his large group training gym from 5 to over 350 clients in 2 years. They dive into the systems that fueled his growth and why he transitioned from small group to large group training. P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love the Gym World new...

This gym owner grew from $2k to $900k in one year 06.09.2024

🌎 Mateo Lopez is joined by Nick Castiglia ( https://www.instagram.com/ottawamartialarts/?hl=en ) from Gracie Barra to discuss his journey from managing a gym to opening his first with just $2,000 in recurring revenue, and now owning 3 jiu-jitsu super gyms with over 1,000 members. P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love the Gym World newsletter. Every Friday, John Franklin breaks down the...

This martial arts gym makes $200k/yr from events 30.08.2024

🌎 In this episode, John Franklin (https://www.instagram.com/johnisbuilding/) and Mateo Lopez sat down with Brendan Kalijundic from Kalsamrit Martial Arts (https://www.instagram.com/kalsamritgym/?hl=en) to discuss how he built a martial arts gym with 700 members and earns $200k a year from fight nights. P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love the Gym World newsletter. Every Friday, John Fr...

How to turn online nutrition coaching into an 8-figure business 23.08.2024

🌎 John Franklin (https://www.instagram.com/johnisbuilding/) and Mateo Lopez are back with Mike Doehla to discuss how he built an 8-figure online nutrition coaching empire and how he found meaning beyond work. P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love the Gym World newsletter. Every Friday, John Franklin breaks down the possibilities of making money in the fitness industry. Subscribe here (h...

This gym makes 7-figures from semi-private training 16.08.2024

🌎 In this live episode, John Franklin ( https://www.instagram.com/johnisbuilding/ ) reunites with Brian Bott from Aspire Fitness to discuss the process of running a 7-figure semi-private training business. P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love the Gym World newsletter. Every Friday, John Franklin breaks down the possibilities of making money in the fitness industry. Subscribe here ( htt...

This gym added $100k revenue in 30 days 09.08.2024

🌎 John Franklin ( https://www.instagram.com/johnisbuilding/ ) and Mateo Lopez reunite in studio with Dan Trink and Kyle Fields from The Fort NYC to break down their series of small group training gyms and how they grew revenue by $100k in 1 month. P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love the Gym World newsletter. Every Friday, John Franklin breaks down the possibilities of making money in...

These gym owners built world-class communities 02.08.2024

🌎 John Franklin ( https://www.instagram.com/johnisbuilding/ ) and Mateo Lopez are back with Gym World favorites Cassie Day ( https://www.instagram.com/cassiedayyy/?hl=en ) from All Day Fit and Dane McCarthy ( https://www.instagram.com/mccarthydane/?hl=en ) from The Athletic Clubs to break down the exceptional community-building strategies they use in their gyms. P.S. If you like the show, then yo...

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