Stuart Brauer

WTF Gym Talk

WTF Gym Talk is a no-BS resource on how to run a successful business in the fitness industry. My content combines humor, education and entertainment. If you're tired of the same vanilla podcast content on growing your gym, then you'll def. want to tune in.

Author

Stuart Brauer

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.wtfgymtalk.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Lobby In Your Gym - Dope or Dumb AF? 01.10.2025

Should you spend money, time and square feet creating an experiential lobby for your gym? —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I solve problems in your business and make you more money.  Guaranteed.  For over a decade I’ve been working with gym owners (via one-on-one consulting) to help create tailored solutions to solve the...

Include These Items In Your Business Plan 29.09.2025

If you're creating a new business or refining an existing one, make sure to have these elements fully dialed in before you begin. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I solve problems in your business and make you more money.  Guaranteed.  For over a decade I’ve been working with gym owners (via one-on-one consulting) to...

The Content Experiment I Just Ran... 12.09.2025

I literally just tested the benefit of organic marketing with WTF Gym Talk as I took a serious hiatus from my normal content publishing to see what happens. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I solve problems in your business and make you more money.  Guaranteed.  For over a decade I’ve been working with gym owners (via on...

The Most Important Skill To Have To Own A Successful Gym 10.09.2025

IMO, this is the skill set that will have the biggest impact on what you achieve with your business and whether you'll survive long term as an owner. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I solve problems in your business and make you more money.  Guaranteed.  For over a decade I’ve been working with gym owners (via one-o...

Taking Over An Existing Gym's Space 08.09.2025

Have you ever considered trying to take over a building that another failing gym is currently in? This is for you courtesy of The Gym Real Estate Company.

Leverage Local Pride In Your Brand (Not The Gay Kind) 05.09.2025

You don't need the internet to know you exist, only those in your city. So then why are more gyms not leveraging the natural pride that every city already has in it's branding? —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I solve problems in your business and make you more money.  Guaranteed.  For over a decade I’ve been wor...

Thinking of Hiring A Sales Manager For Your Gym? 03.09.2025

My perspective on hiring this specific role for your business... —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I solve problems in your business and make you more money.  Guaranteed.  For over a decade I’ve been working with gym owners (via one-on-one consulting) to help create tailored solutions to solve their business problems, eng...

Don't Fuck This Up If Opening Additional Locations 29.08.2025

This is probably my #1 rule when opening additional locations for your gym.... —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I solve problems in your business and make you more money.  Guaranteed.  For over a decade I’ve been working with gym owners (via one-on-one consulting) to help create tailored solutions to solve their business...

This Is Not Customer Service 27.08.2025

We need to re-evaluate what we consider a service for our customers. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I solve problems in your business and make you more money.  Guaranteed.  For over a decade I’ve been working with gym owners (via one-on-one consulting) to help create tailored solutions to solve their business problems,...

Business Lessons From WHOOP 25.08.2025

WHOOP knew that this strategy wouldn't work, and so should you. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I solve problems in your business and make you more money.  Guaranteed.  For over a decade I’ve been working with gym owners (via one-on-one consulting) to help create tailored solutions to solve their business problems,...

Is This A Shit Idea Or A Great One?? 16.07.2025

How to know when you have a shit idea on your hands or a genius one... —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I solve problems in your business and make you more money.  Guaranteed.  For over a decade I’ve been working with gym owners (via one-on-one consulting) to help create tailored solutions to solve their business problem...

97% Of Gym Owners Couldn't Do This If They Had To 14.07.2025

What do you think? Could you pull this off if you had to, right now? —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I solve problems in your business and make you more money.  Guaranteed.  For over a decade I’ve been working with gym owners (via one-on-one consulting) to help create tailored solutions to solve their business problems,...

My Nose Job & Your Business Acumen 11.07.2025

Here's what I learned during my recent nasal surgery and how it relates to problems you're having in your business right now. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I solve problems in your business and make you more money.  Guaranteed.  For over a decade I’ve been working with gym owners (via one-on-one consulting) to...

Why I Like Traditional & SBA Loans For Gyms 09.07.2025

If you need additional capital for operating or expansion, here's why I like (for some clients in some cases) for you to go through traditional lending routes versus friends and family loans. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I solve problems in your business and make you more money.  Guaranteed.  For over a decade I’...

Adding Classes To Your Schedule For Owners Who Aren't Dumbasses 07.07.2025

Don't be a dumbass. Make sure you follow this advice next time you're considering adding classes to your schedule. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I solve problems in your business and make you more money.  Guaranteed.  For over a decade I’ve been working with gym owners (via one-on-one consulting) to help creat...

Interior Design For Your Gym 04.07.2025

My recent work with an interior designer for my residence made me re-think about the use of an interior designer for your gym. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I solve problems in your business and make you more money.  Guaranteed.  For over a decade I’ve been working with gym owners (via one-on-one consulting) to help c...

The Best Exit Interview For Membership Cancellations 02.07.2025

Do this next time you have a membership cancellation. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I solve problems in your business and make you more money.  Guaranteed.  For over a decade I’ve been working with gym owners (via one-on-one consulting) to help create tailored solutions to solve their business problems, engineer the g...

Visiting The Garage Gym w/ Kieran Williams 30.06.2025

Some of the on-site conversation I had with Kieran Williams, owner of The Garage Gym in NJ. If you're interested in owning an open gym model (24/7 access specifically), this is for you. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I solve problems in your business and make you more money.  Guaranteed.  For over a decade I’ve bee...

Role Onboarding 30.05.2025

If you're having problems onboarding new roles within your business, this is for you. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I solve problems in your business and make you more money.  Guaranteed.  For over a decade I’ve been working with gym owners (via one-on-one consulting) to help create tailored solutions to solve their b...

Building An Open Gym Model From Scratch w/ Oro Athletic 29.05.2025

My favorite projects are when I get to work with owners who have an idea, a concept gym, and they've hired me to help bring it to life. From the business plan to the commercial real estate all the way to the grand opening and beyond, I've been able to watch two incredible operators (Allie & Nick Rodriguez), turn Oro Athletic from dream into reality. If you're considering opening up...

Unconventional Way To Position Your Gym In Marketing 28.05.2025

When describing your gym, most of you are doing the obvious thing. This episode will share with you a not-so-obvious way to position your brand to potential customers. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I solve problems in your business and make you more money.  Guaranteed.  For over a decade I’ve been working with gym own...

Do You Have This Business Owner Fantasy? Or Is It Just Me?? 23.05.2025

Tell me I'm not alone on this one.... —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I solve problems in your business and make you more money.  Guaranteed.  For over a decade I’ve been working with gym owners (via one-on-one consulting) to help create tailored solutions to solve their business problems, engineer the game plan and...

Life Advice For Gym Owners 21.05.2025

I don't give a lot of life advice, but when I do - it's fucking legit. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I solve problems in your business and make you more money.  Guaranteed.  For over a decade I’ve been working with gym owners (via one-on-one consulting) to help create tailored solutions to solve their business...

How To Hit RESET In Your Business 19.05.2025

Sometimes a reset is what's needed... —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I solve problems in your business and make you more money.  Guaranteed.  For over a decade I’ve been working with gym owners (via one-on-one consulting) to help create tailored solutions to solve their business problems, engineer the game plan and...

Shitty Plans > Standing Still 16.05.2025

I'll take a half-cooked plan vs. doing nothing any day of the week. —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I solve problems in your business and make you more money.  Guaranteed.  For over a decade I’ve been working with gym owners (via one-on-one consulting) to help create tailored solutions to solve their business proble...

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