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.

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John Franklin

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

This gym trains 550 kids in 1,900 sq ft 26.07.2024

🌎 John Franklin ( https://www.instagram.com/johnisbuilding/ ) sits down with Kevin Higgins ( https://www.instagram.com/kevinnhigginss/ ) in studio to talk about the grind behind Stonefitt Performance ( https://www.stonefittperformance.com/ ) and its massive kids program that now serves 550 members. P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love the Gym World newsletter. Every Friday, John Frankl...

This private gym makes $14k from events every month... 19.07.2024

🌎 In this episode of Gym World, John Franklin ( https://www.instagram.com/johnisbuilding/ ) and Mateo Lopez chat with top ranked nutrition podcaster Brian Sanders ( https://www.instagram.com/food.lies/?hl=en ) about his private health club, Sapien Center ( https://www.instagram.com/sapiencenter/?hl=en ), and its unique gym clubhouse concept. P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love the Gym...

3 deadly gym marketing mistakes 12.07.2024

Join John Franklin ( https://www.instagram.com/johnisbuilding/ ) and Mateo Lopez as they talk to Mark Fisher ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpI_I0QUkOsTOVi-HYS-y1g ) about his latest book, packed with proven strategies to help gym owners get more leads and more clients. 👉 Grab your FREE copy here: www.gymmarketingsecretsbook.com P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love the Gym World ne...

Look inside America's biggest weightlifting club 05.07.2024

In this episode, John Franklin ( https://www.instagram.com/johnisbuilding/ ) and Mateo Lopez sit down with Sarah and Chris Amenta from SoCal Weightlifting Club ( https://www.socalwlc.com/ ) to chat about how they grew the largest weightlifting gym in America and now generate $50k/month. P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love the Gym World newsletter. Every Friday, John Franklin breaks dow...

This gym trains 1,000 members in 3,500 sq ft 28.06.2024

Join John Franklin ( https://www.instagram.com/johnisbuilding/ ) and Mateo Lopez as they chat with the co-founders of KOR4 Elite Fitness ( https://kor4elite.com/ ), Keith Hardwick ( https://www.instagram.com/kh_kor4/?hl=en ) and Riley Phelps ( https://www.instagram.com/rileygphelps/?hl=en ). They discuss growing their unique fitness concept and dive into why it's become a hit with their member...

This personal trainer now profits $3M+ annually 21.06.2024

In this episode, John Franklin ( https://www.instagram.com/johnisbuilding/ ) and Mateo Lopez chat with Jon Goodman ( https://www.instagram.com/itscoachgoodman/?hl=en ) about his journey from a broke personal trainer to earning over $3M a year, and the playbook that made it possible. P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love the Gym World newsletter. Every Friday, John Franklin breaks down th...

Gym owner makes $900k/yr from semi-private training 14.06.2024

In this episode, John Franklin ( https://www.instagram.com/johnisbuilding/ ) and Mateo Lopez sat down with Mike Baker ( https://www.instagram.com/coachmikebaker/ ) to discuss the business model of BOLT Fitness & Performance Training ( https://boltfitnessperformance.com/ ), generating $900k annually from semi-private and small group training. P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love the...

These gyms profit $30k/mo without staff 07.06.2024

Join John Franklin ( https://www.instagram.com/johnisbuilding/ ) and Mateo Lopez as they talk to Kieran Williams ( https://www.instagram.com/kieran.garage/ ) from The Garage Gym ( https://thegaragegym.co/ ) about his journey to growing a unique open access facility, despite having no prior background in gym operations. P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love the Gym World newsletter. Every...

This gym franchise is scaling to 50 locations 31.05.2024

Join John Franklin ( https://www.instagram.com/johnisbuilding/ ) and Mateo Lopez as they chat with Brandon Cullen ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/playingguilty/ ), co-founder of MADabolic ( https://madabolic.com/ ), about scaling the first strength-driven interval training franchise in the fitness industry. P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love the Gym World newsletter. Every Friday, John...

Remote gym owner buys franchises for $0 24.05.2024

In this episode, John Franklin ( https://www.instagram.com/johnisbuilding/ ) and Mateo Lopez sat down with Evan Lindsay ( https://www.instagram.com/evanclindsay/ ) to discuss how he acquires MADabolic ( https://madabolic.com/ ) franchises for free and makes them profitable - all from his home in the Cayman Islands. P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love the Gym World newsletter. Every Fri...

This training gym makes $100k/mo 17.05.2024

In this episode, John Franklin ( https://www.instagram.com/johnisbuilding/ ) and Mateo Lopez chat with Mick Breuckner from Annex Sports Performance ( https://www.instagram.com/annexsports/?hl=en ) to break down his business model and how clear vision from day 1 helped him grow into running a 7-figure gym specializing in overhead throwing athletes. P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love th...

This positioning trick made this gym $150k in a week 10.05.2024

In this episode, John Franklin ( https://www.instagram.com/johnisbuilding/ ) and Mateo Lopez reunite with Pete Dupuis ( https://www.instagram.com/pete_dupuis/?hl=en ) from Cressey Sports Performance ( https://www.instagram.com/cresseysportsperformance/?hl=en ) to talk about the simple marketing strategy that doubled Pete's revenue. This strategy can help gym owners like you make more money, to...

How this gym owner buys competing gyms for $0 03.05.2024

In this episode, John Franklin ( https://www.instagram.com/johnisbuilding/ ) and Mateo Lopez sat down with Daniel Davidson from CrossFit Main Line ( https://crossfitmainline.com/ ) to chat about his unique approach to growing his member base through strategic acquisitions. P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love the Gym World newsletter. Every Friday, John Franklin breaks down the possibil...

This weird CrossFit gym makes over $50k/mo 26.04.2024

In this episode, John Franklin ( https://www.instagram.com/johnisbuilding/ ) and Mateo Lopez chat with Dan Purington from Woodslawn Fitness ( https://crossfitwoodslawn.com/ ) about his unique approach to running a CrossFit affiliate that brings in $50k per 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 m...

7-figures of PROFIT from group training?! 19.04.2024

In this episode, John Franklin ( https://twitter.com/johnisbuilding?la... ) and Mateo Lopez talk with Sam Tooley ( https://www.instagram.com/coach.samtooley/ ) from Alpha Fit Club ( https://alphafitclub.com/ ) about his impressive journey from unpaid coach to earning $250k on Instagram, then to running gyms with $360k in profits, and finally, franchising a boutique group fitness studio that's...

Gym owner makes $300k/yr from 575 sq ft 12.04.2024

In this episode, John Franklin ( https://twitter.com/johnisbuilding?la... ) and Mateo Lopez sat down with Haylin Alpert from Core Principles Personal Training ( https://www.coreprinciplespt.com/ ). They dove into the unique business model that’s helping Haylin earn $300k from a space under 600 sq ft. P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love the Gym World newsletter. Every Friday, John Frank...

7-figure gym owner reveals how to keep coaches for life... 05.04.2024

John Franklin ( https://twitter.com/johnisbuilding?la... ) and Mateo Lopez sat down with Chris Travis from Seattle Strength & Performance ( https://www.seattlesp.com/ ) to talk about the nuances of staffing and different approaches to compensating coaches. P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love the Gym World newsletter. Every Friday, John Franklin breaks down the possibilities of maki...

These gym owners get 300 leads a month 29.03.2024

John Franklin ( https://twitter.com/johnisbuilding?la... ) and Mateo Lopez chat with Dai & Lisa Palmer from Gas Station Fitness & Nutrition ( https://www.instagram.com/gasstation_fitness/ ) about their successful lead generation process. This strategy is generating an impressive 300 leads a month for both of their CrossFit gyms. P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love the Gym World...

Gym growth hacks: top mistakes to avoid (& how to succeed) 22.03.2024

In this live episode, John Franklin (⁠ https://twitter.com/johnisbuilding?la... ) and Mateo Lopez are joined again by Mark Fisher ( https://www.youtube.com/c/markfisherhumanbeing ) from Mark Fisher Fitness ( https://markfisherfitness.com/) . Together, they talk about effective strategies for growing a gym and running a successful fitness business. P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love th...

This gym owner gets 60 referrals a month 15.03.2024

In this live episode, John Franklin (⁠ https://twitter.com/johnisbuilding?la... ) and Mateo Lopez reunite with James Pratt of Pratt Personal Training ( https://www.instagram.com/prattpersonaltraining/ ) to talk about marketing strategies that have helped James get 650 members. P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love the Gym World newsletter. Every Friday, John Franklin breaks down the poss...

How to handle sales objections in your gym 08.03.2024

In this live episode, John Franklin (⁠ https://twitter.com/johnisbuilding?la... ) and Mateo Lopez are joined by Emily Strasfeld of Mark Fisher Fitness ( https://markfisherfitness.com/ ). They break down the simple 3 step process that's helped Emily sell millions in gym memberships, even without previous sales experience. P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love the Gym World newsletter....

How to get 100s of leads from epic gym events 01.03.2024

In this episode, John Franklin ( https://twitter.com/johnisbuilding?la... ) and Mateo Lopez sat down with Mike Bouranis ( https://www.instagram.com/thestokedbrogi/ ) from Stoked Athletics ( https://www.stokedathletics.com/ ). They discussed how Mike's used in-person events to grow his gym and get hundreds of leads for cheap. P.S. If you like the show, then you'll love the Gym World newslet...

8 ways to become a millionaire gym owner 16.02.2024

John Franklin ( https://twitter.com/johnisbuilding?la... ) and Mateo Lopez are back with Chris Cooper ( https://twobrainbusiness.com/ ) to talk about his latest book, 'Millionaire Gym Owner.' Chris wants to show gym owners how to use their income to build real wealth. The book is full of strategies and real success stories from 14 gym owners who made $1M net worth. You can download it for...

This gym owner makes $3M/yr 🤯 09.02.2024

John Franklin (⁠ https://twitter.com/johnisbuilding?la... ) and Mateo Lopez sat down with Joe Meglio ( https://www.instagram.com/joemeglio567/?hl=en ) from GameChanger Fitness ( https://gamechangerfit.com/ ). Joe, who is on track to open 12 locations, shared the systems and processes that helped his small group personal training gyms reach $3M in revenue. P.S. If you like the show, then you'll...

How to buy a gym and 10x your money… 02.02.2024

In this live episode, John Franklin (⁠ https://twitter.com/johnisbuilding?la... ) and Mateo Lopez are joined by Devin Gage ( https://gagestrengthtraining.com/ ) and Jeff Schumacher ( https://engagepersonaltraining.com/ ), where they discuss the acquisition of a struggling gym at equipment value. Devin and Jeff plan to turn the gym around, marking it as their sixth location opened in the past 18 mo...

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