Jack Thomas welcomes Mitch McGinley of Boutique Fitness Broker, who specialises in helping boutique fitness studios sell their gym for the best price possible.

Every gym owner must consider what selling looks like one day, so we dig into how to position your business for maximum value, what buyers and investors really look for, and the common mistakes and pitfalls.

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Boutique Fitness Broker

Host Jack Thomas shares how you can turn Black Friday into one of their biggest sales days of the year. Jack breaks down his proven strategies to maximize revenue, create urgency without discounting too deeply, and build long-term loyalty, rather than short-term buzz.

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We welcome CJ Lee, co-founder of MOVE Private Fitness to the show to talk about how they've empowered coaches with ownership options to help fuel their vision of becoming Asia's biggest international personal training company.

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MOVE Private Fitness

We welcome back Pete Hull, founder of Australian fitness franchise Fitstop. Joined by Singapore franchisee Clarence Teo, we discuss Fitstop's global growth, their push into the US that started in the heart of LA's fitness scene and the current state of Singapore's boutique fitness market.

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Fitstop

Host Jack Thomas' gym went through a full, anonymous 'experience evaluation' by The Fit Guide. In this episode, Jack shares the full truth on what the report revealed and how it's helped him improve his gym's experience, training and systems.

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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.

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EliteFit Advisory

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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.

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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.

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