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Fitness Business Asia Podcast

Fitness Business Asia Podcast

By: Jack Thomas
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 Welcome to the Fitness Business Asia podcast, hosted by BASE founder and CEO Jack Thomas - a show with a strong and powerful mission to raise the standards of Asia’s fitness industry. If you’re an ambitious gym owner, fitness manager, investor in the wellness industry or a coach that wants to get into the business side of fitness, this weekly resource will help you raise your game. Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • 308. How To Find & Recruit Industry-Leading Talent — with Russell Harrison of EliteFit

    308. How To Find & Recruit Industry-Leading Talent — with Russell Harrison of EliteFit
    Oct 5 2025

    Russell Harrison, founder and CEO of EliteFit, has decades of experience in both recruitment and as a fitness leader. In this episode, he shares his insights into how to find the best executive talent, as well as how to land top roles in the fitness and wellness industry.

    SHOW SPONSORS

    Our sponsors are helping us to raise the standards of Asia’s fitness industry. Show these great companies some support!

    Hapana, our preferred gym management software

    Ezypay, our preferred subscription and payment solution

    NEWSLETTER

    For fitness business tips, insights and news - subscribe to The Fit Guide Newsletter

    THE FIT GUIDE

    The Fit Guide helps you find and experience the world’s best fitness clubs and studios; and helps clubs create incredible, five star client experiences every time.

    Visit The Fit Guide

    The Fit Guide on LinkedIn

    The Fit Guide on Instagram

    SHOW RESOURCES

    Jack Thomas on LinkedIn

    Fitness Business Asia Website

    Fitness Business Asia Instagram

    GUEST RESOURCES

    Russell Harrison on LinkedIn

    EliteFit Advisory

    Contact EliteFit
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    48 mins
  • 307. The sales mistake that’s destroying your business - and what to do instead

    307. The sales mistake that’s destroying your business - and what to do instead
    Sep 28 2025

    The fitness industry is addicted to discounts and sales. In this episode host Jack Thomas tells you how this is damaging your business, and what to do instead.



    SHOW SPONSORS

    Our sponsors are helping us to raise the standards of Asia’s fitness industry. Show these great companies some support!

    Hapana, our preferred gym management software

    Ezypay, our preferred subscription and payment solution

    NEWSLETTER

    For fitness business tips, insights and news - subscribe to The Fit Guide Newsletter

    THE FIT GUIDE

    The Fit Guide helps you find and experience the world’s best fitness clubs and studios; and helps clubs create incredible, five star client experiences every time.

    Visit The Fit Guide

    The Fit Guide on LinkedIn

    The Fit Guide on Instagram

    SHOW RESOURCES

    Jack Thomas on LinkedIn

    Fitness Business Asia Website

    Fitness Business Asia Instagram
    Show More Show Less
    21 mins
  • 306. How I Built Vietnam’s Biggest Gym Chain Over 18 Years with Dane Fort of California Fitness & Yoga

    306. How I Built Vietnam’s Biggest Gym Chain Over 18 Years with Dane Fort of California Fitness & Yoga
    Sep 21 2025

    Dane Fort, founder and CEO of Vietnam’s biggest gym chain California Fitness and Yoga, has a powerful mission to make the country healthier and happier. With a fitness empire that expands beyond gyms into recovery and health, Dane’s umbrella of companies have over 60 locations across Vietnam.

    This episode is a must-listen if you want to hear an inspiring and powerful story, or you’d like unique insights into Vietnam’s fitness industry.

    SHOW SPONSORS

    Our sponsors are helping us to raise the standards of Asia’s fitness industry. Show these great companies some support!

    Hapana, our preferred gym management software

    Ezypay, our preferred subscription and payment solution

    NEWSLETTER

    For fitness business tips, insights and news - subscribe to The Fit Guide Newsletter

    THE FIT GUIDE

    The Fit Guide helps you find and experience the world’s best fitness clubs and studios; and helps clubs create incredible, five star client experiences every time.

    Visit The Fit Guide

    The Fit Guide on LinkedIn

    The Fit Guide on Instagram

    SHOW RESOURCES

    Jack Thomas on LinkedIn

    Fitness Business Asia Website

    Fitness Business Asia Instagram

    GUEST RESOURCES

    Dane Fort on LinkedIn

    California Fitness and Yoga Instagram
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 10 mins
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