WTF Gym Talk

This is a consultation call I had with world-class endurance coach Chris Hinshaw where I outlined my experiment to use Tempo Training to prepare for the 2023 Chicago Marathon.

What's better than 1 person paying to train with you privately?   Two, duh?   But what happens that grows to 3 or 7 people?  How much do you charge?  How should you handle scheduling differences?  Let's chat about it...

So you may have noticed my pre-roll ads asking for podcast reviews on Apple or Spotify. Simply send me a screenshot of your review on Instagram @wtfgymtalk and you'll get a chance to be entered in for a free 10 minute call - where you can ask me anything.

Back in 2017, a small startup company hit me up to discuss their business model that installed 24/7 access into microgyms.   I was intrigued but thought it was too early for the microgym market.  So we never really connected. Fast forward to today and I'll admit it - I was wrong.   HybridAF is the leader in providing 24/7 access hardware and software within the microgym industry. &n...

Nathan Grant saw an opportunity to provide the fitness market with a tool that we've all been cobbling together with plates and curbs and anything else we could prop our heels up on to get a more upright squat.  In 2020, the Slantboardguy was born, and while he has been copied and ripped off by hundreds of new vendors, his drive to connect with the fitness industry (literally driving, in-pers...

Another Respect The Tempo episode for you today where I discuss the concept of 'strength endurance' and why I think it's been neglected by pop-culture fitness for so long.  Make sure you're following along for more content like this over at @respectthetempo

Motivation is high when we start our business because we are just getting started.  It's all improvement from that point which can allow you to stay motivated for a while.  But what do you do when you've hit a moderate level of success and motivation starts to ween?  Here's how I handled that exact situation. 

This is the first video in the Methodology Series where I'll be doing deep dives into where Tempo Training comes from, the specific protocols used, and other science and evidence-based topics regarding using time under tension to create strength endurance.    Catch the full video episode on the Respect The Tempo YouTube channel Make sure to be following along on Instagram @respectthetemp...

For the full visual experience, head over to the YouTube video. Co-founder of MADabolic, Brandon Cullen, takes me around Charlotte, NC to their two flagship locations located quite close to one another, but worlds apart in terms of neighborhood and vibe within the Queen City.    Interested in learning more about opening a MADabolic franchise?   Shoot me an email and let's...

I don't know about you, but I have a hard time turning my brain off at night when it's time to chill and get to bed. Previously, I used to smoke traditional cannabis.  But I was still waking up a little too stoned to function.  And for someone who gets his day going at 4am, that's a problem. Then I found Rebel Rabbit's Delta 8 & 9 THC Seltzer.  GAME CHANGER. It allows me to...

The number one reason I see a microgym that's been around for a few years successfully, but still doesn't have a strong foundation is due to this... Want to work together?  Want me in your pocket to help you navigate your business journey?   Let's make that happen.

Matt Becker started the Gym Lawyers to help microgym owners navigate common pitfalls in business that require legal advice.  Unfortunately, most small business owners would rather go to Google before speaking to an actual law-practicing professional.  Matt and his team are working to ensure that your opportunity to get legal advice is more accessible and less foreign than it has been his...

I don't have the typical view on retention that most business-advice-providers in our industry have.  Here's why...

Jason and I get on the mic to talk about our recent fitness endeavors and play a game of Vulnerabilities and Opportunities - where we look at different businesses and industries (including our own) and identify their vulnerabilities & opportunities of them from our perspective. 

This is a fun game I like to play when I first encounter a business or service/product category.  I'm going to walk you through how I think about these two aspects of our businesses (and others) and hopefully get you in the habit of constantly analyzing the opportunities and vulnerabilities we see in the marketplace. 

Co-founders of MADabolic, Brandon Cullen and Kirk DeWalle alongside MAD Charlotte owner Finley Funston join Eric Malzone (host of the Future of Fitness podcast) and myself for a candid conversation. We crammed into a tiny office, cracked some beers, and had a great conversation after closing out the first annual MADabolic Conference Franchise.  

The basic business advice on discounts is "DON'T DO DISCOUNTS!". This is a headline read at best from individuals who truly don't understand business.  Instead, think of discounts in this way... Want a bespoke solution for your business problems as a gym owner?  Shoot me a DM on Instagram @wtfgymtalk and let me know what's going on and let's see if I can help. 

When you think of a Virtual Assistant, you probably think of some company that hires individuals in a remote country, pays them shit and you end up pulling your hair out as you try to train these people to help you scale your business. And you wouldn't be wrong.  That's the current stereotype for the VA industry. However, Christina Morgan is changing that with The Assist - a service that prov...

Follow along as I document my preparation for the 2023 Chicago Marathon using Tempo Training. IG: @respectthetempo YT: https://www.youtube.com/@respectthetempo

More Gym Real Estate information coming at you that will address an unfortunate scenario that too many fitness businesses encounter in the brick + mortar world -  disrupting their neighbor's right to Quiet Enjoyment through sound and vibration. 

It's hard enough to manage your single microgym when you're on-site, let alone own and manage several of them while you live in the Cayman Islands.  However, that's exactly what Evan Lindsay has been successfully doing and in this episode of the podcast, we discuss how he makes that possible and ultimately what lead him to remote ownership.     @madasheville @madgreenville @eva...

Once you've had a great month of sales - what do you do?   Brief internal celebration and then you're onto the next month.  Sound familiar?  Let's try this instead.  Want help creating a tailored strategy for your business problems?  Shoot me a DM on Instagram @wtfgymtalk and let's chat. 

Another Respect The Tempo podcast topic for today where I riff on my thoughts on blending anaerobic and aerobic training and how I'm currently segmenting these efforts in my Tempo Training workouts. If you're into this kind of stuff, follow my personal fitness blog over at @respectthetempo

Sharing this story with you guys so that hopefully, if you're in this position and on the fence, you make the smart decision.  Need help with leasing or buying a building? Shoot me a DM on Instagram @gymrealestate  

Do you refer to your members as athletes?  You might want to give this a listen.