Chris Thorndike

The Art of a Profitable Lifestyle Gym

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The Art of a Profitable Lifestyle Gym podcast teaches gym owners who offer group training how build profitable gyms that also give them a lifestyle of freedom. We dive into strategies to grow your gym that don't just serve the business & the members but also take care of the gym owner. Our goal is to help you build a gym that gives you the income you need for the lifestyle you want.

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Author

Chris Thorndike

Category

Business

Podcast website

factoryforged.com

Latest episode

Aug 19, 2023

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Episodes

#023 How To Keep Every Member You Enroll Long Term 30.10.2019

Are you struggling to keep members long term? It seem like they start off great but once they continue on a 6 month program they begin to lose motivation and drop off? In this episode, Chris talks about how to keep every member you enroll even if you're running your gym on your own. 

#022 How To Target the EXACT Kind Of Member You Want Joining Your Gym 21.10.2019

Are you letting anyone into your gym without any qualifiers or standards? That is hurting your long term growth strategy.  You want the right people in your gym that you love coaching so that you can build an gym you feel good running with the members you enjoy serving. In this episode, Chris talks about how to really understand who you serve best and who you gym is for. Hint: It's not for ev...

#021 How To Find Your Ideal Client And Speak To Them 15.10.2019

Do you know exactly where to find your dream members? Knowing who they are is the first part, but knowing where to find them is just as important. In today's episode, Kyle dives into how to find your ideal clients and speak directly to them.  Want to scale your gym with a clear plan and a business coach? Head to www.factoryforged.com/call to speak to a member of our team.

#020 How To Set Up A System That Always Get People In The Door 10.10.2019

Are you waiting for leads to come to you or do you have a system that guarantees leads are always available? Not having the right systems in your business is costing you growth and revenue each month. On this episode, Chris & Kyle talk about the best ways to start creating a system that will grow your gym to the next level. 

#019: The Myth of the “PT First” Model 03.10.2019

Are you running a front end offer that makes the most sense for your business? So many gym owners offer a “PT first” program when enrolling members. Unless you love personal training, it is not necessary, and it’s actually could be hurting your business. Listen to find out.

#018: 2 biggest reasons your members are not renewing (and how to fix it) 23.09.2019

You've heard the most common reasons why people are not renewing. On this episode, Chris & Kyle dive into the 2 biggest reason people are not renewing. They might be masked under "too expensive" or "don't have time" or any other excuse...but ultimately it all comes down to these 2 reasons.  If you are ready to grow your gym and you want the steps & strategies to scale your gym to $20K...

#017: Who We Are And Who We're Not 19.09.2019

There is so much noise in the fitness coaching space. So many people are driven by sleazy marketing, unsustainable processes and big cash months with no consistent growth. In this episode, Chris & Kyle go over who we are as a company and most importantly who we're not.  They cover all the trends that have passed the test of time and the "quick fixes" that will leave you in worst shape tha...

#016: Having an clear plan of action can make all the difference 03.09.2019

Kyle Kraft talks  about going from employee to business owner and what's its like to be the main guy or gal in charge of everything. In this episode Kyle covers what it's like to take on more responsibility and what you should focus on when taking on the "business owner" role.  If you want help building more freedom and clarity within your business and then hop on a call with us. We'll w...

#015: The 1 reason your monthly income goal is to "breakeven" 22.08.2019

Are you working hard every month to just make it? Members come in every month, but members also leave every month. The thought of seeing a member email with the subject "membership update" makes your stomach drop. You're missing the strategy you need to grow consistently. You need to fix this one thing in your gym *before* you bring in more new members...or breakeven will always be the best you ca...

#014: Supercharge Your Sales With This ONE Mindset Shift 19.08.2019

You’ve been lied to. And it’s killing your business.   Everyone in the fitness business has been lied to so many times, people are jaded. They’re sick and tired of over the top promises and slick double-talk.  It’s making it hard to attract clients, even if you have a great service and you actually deliver results.   But if you know how to do it, you can use those lies to make every...

#013: Are you spending enough time with people that matter to you? 13.08.2019

Presented by: Chris Thorndike It's too often that we owners putting themselves last in their business without caring for their basic needs. Join us as we discuss how to take back control of your schedule and happiness without losing track of what's needed to get ahead in your business. Schedule a call to talk about how we can help you grow your company at www.factoryforged.com/talk

#012: Have you ever felt like you’re sabotaging your own success? It’s a real thing... 19.07.2019

Presented by: Chris Thorndike I would do this to myself with marketing all the time. I’d get in my head that I only wanted a specific type of prospect. You know the ones that looked like my members... The truth is this, it was flawed thinking from the start. We transform people into our ideal members, they don’t come to us perfectly trained and model students. If you’re out there feeling confident...

#011: Overwhelmed...? Feeling Like Your Business Is A Dirty Closet That Needs To Be Cleaned Up and Organized? 19.07.2019

Presented by: Chris Thorndike As you grow your company, it gets more complex to run it, which is why you need: People you can count on, Employee Scorecards, and Team management system. Listen in on how to set measurable, specific, and accountable goals for your business. Schedule a call to talk about how we can help you grow your company at www.factoryforged.com/talk

#010: Do you have the right staff? Doubting if a team member is in the right role? 19.07.2019

Presented by: Chris Thorndike Do you have the right staff? Doubting if a team member is in the right role...? Listen to learn what to do next. . . Schedule a call to talk about how we can help you grow your company at www.factoryforged.com/talk

#009: Thinking about hiring a business mentor? 19.07.2019

Presented by: Chris Thorndike Listen and learn who we love to work with and our approach to helping our clients build their dream business. Schedule a call to talk about how we can help you grow your company at www.factoryforged.com/talk

#008: When Am I Ready To Increase Membership Rates? 19.07.2019

Presented by: Chris Thorndike Have you every doubted yourself when it comes to raising your prices? Want guidance on how to prepare and execute? Schedule a call to talk about how we can help you grow your company at www.factoryforged.com/talk

#007: Are your memberships Broken? Are you having retention Issues...? 19.07.2019

Presented by: Chris Thorndike Here are 5 signs to look for when it's time to make changes to your memberships and get back on track! Schedule a call to talk about how we can help you grow your company at www.factoryforged.com/talk

#006: What’s the difference between Instructing and Coaching? 19.07.2019

Presented by: Chris Thorndike Everything . . . Great coaches can make clients feel incredibly special, while instructors bark out orders to follow without concern for where the client is at in their journey. The same can be said about sales and enrollment!!! Are you a sales person convincing people to join or an enrollment coach building a connection and aligning them to their solution? One feels...

#005: Got a member retention problem? 19.07.2019

Presented by: Chris Thorndike Watch this video and ask yourself these 4 questions to see if your business is built to retain members longterm! Want help getting your business on track? Let’s talk- www.factoryforged.com/talk

#004: Should I stay Renting or Purchase a building for my gym? 19.07.2019

Presented by: Chris Thorndike:  What  to know before you invest in purchasing your gym building. Need help? Let’s chat- www.factoryforged.com/talk

#003: Are You Constantly Searching For New Ways To Create Revenue? 19.07.2019

Are You Constantly Searching For New Ways To Create Revenue? Presented by Kyle Kraft. Join us as we reveal the hidden secrets to a successful and profitable Coaching Business that can allow you to enroll 5-15 clients every single month between $500 and $5000 without mastering complicated funnels, loading up your credit card, or becoming overwhelmed with posting social content. If any of this reson...

#002: Are You Able To Pay Yourself First? 04.07.2019

Are You Able To Pay Yourself First, Your Coaches A Premium Wage, All Of Your Expenses and Still Have Profit Left Over Every Month With Just ONE Membership? Presented by Kyle Kraft. How A Totally Unknown Fitness Coach Can Go From Being Broke and Living Off Credit Cards to Paying Themselves First, And Growing Their Company At A Profit Using Only One Membership If you're ready to stop sabotaging your...

#001: How To Hire Employees The Right Way 03.07.2019

Do you want to find your next rockstar employee? In this episode we dive down one of the toughest jobs in running a business because if you don't get it right, it will cost you your time and money. We'll teach you how to avoid the pitfalls that lead to hiring the wrong employees and reveal how to  create your own bulletproof hiring process in just 6 steps.  Watch our free training and schedule a c...

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