Sweat Success
Sweat Success is the podcast for gym and fitness business owners who want to grow their businesses and achieve success.Join us every week as we provide valuable and actionable steps for solving pressing problems and addressing real-life issues in live-recorded episodes.
Our host works with listeners and guests to provide clarity on what needs to be done to grow their fitness businesses, and in the rare case that we cannot provide the necessary strategies, tactics, or analysis, we bring in experts from our network to help solve the problem.
With extensive experience in the industry, our host shares valuable lessons and experiences to help listeners achieve their goals. Tune in to Sweat Success for inspiration, guidance, and the tools you need to succeed in the gym and fitness industry.
Podcast Sponsored by Buzops https://buzops.com/
Episodes
90 episodes
Ep. 91 The Real Secret Behind Fat Loss and Better Health | with Dr. Aly Cohen
Struggling to lose weight despite doing everything right?In this powerful episode of Sweat Success, we sit down with Dr. Aly Cohen, a triple board-certified physician and environmental health expert, to uncover the real reason why so man...
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55:07
Ep. 90 Inside HOTWORX’s Franchise Machine - The Sauna Strategy Disrupting Fitness
What if your gym could offer faster results, better recovery, and generate higher retention, all in one 30-minute session?In this episode of Sweat Success, we dive deep with Stephen Smith, founder and CEO of HOTWORX, the revolutionary in...
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Episode 90
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Ep. 89 The Gym Business Playbook: Sales, Systems & Scaling with Steve Pirt
In this episode of Sweat Success, we sit down with fitness entrepreneur Steve Pert, founder of Flex Work, to unpack his journey from personal trainer to global gym business leader.If you're a gym owner, trainer, or aspiring fi...
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Episode 89
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1:09:38
Ep. 88 AI for Gyms: The Future of Retention, Engagement & Growth Is Already Here
Struggling with retention? Feeling like your gym loses members faster than it gains them? You're not alone.In this episode of Sweat Success, we dive deep with Alan and Nick from Grow Solutions! two entrepreneurs building next-...
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Episode 88
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Ep. 87 The Truth About Whey Protein, High Protein Diets & Muscle Growth - Dr. Jose Antonio
Is whey protein safe? How much protein is actually effective and how much is too much? In this episode of Sweat Success, Dr. Jose Antonio, PhD, founder of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), sits down with host Michae...
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Episode 87
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49:11
Ep. 86 STOP Believing Creatine Myths! ⛔ Here's the TRUTH Backed by Science 🧪
Is creatine safe? Does it just make you bloated? Is it only for bodybuilders? You’ve heard the rumors, now it’s time to hear the truth from the world’s leading expert on creatine.In this powerful episode of Sweat Success, we sit down wit...
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Episode 86
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Ep. 85 How Dina Kimmel Built a $100K/Month Franchise - We Rock The Spectrum - Gym For Kids
What if the gym you built in your bedroom to help your autistic son became a global franchise changing lives in 8 countries?In this powerful episode of Sweat Success, we sit down with Dina Kimmel, founder and CEO of We Rock the ...
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Episode 85
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57:32
Ep. 84 Improve Your Gym Sales with This Simple but Powerful Framework!!!
Welcome to this incredible episode, where we break down why selling is actually an act of service! and how avoiding sales might be stopping the very people who need your help the most.Learn why so many gym owners struggle with...
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Episode 84
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56:01
Ep. 83 💵How Tom Scaled his Gym Remotely with Just 4 Hours/Month!💵
🚨 In this episode we sit down with Tom Lebarre, a gym owner who built something most fitness entrepreneurs only dream of… a profitable, automated, and 100% remote gym business.What started as a side hustle turned into a smart, scalable m...
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Episode 83
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Ep. 82 How to Build a 6-Figure Gym Without Wasting a Dime - Joe Riggio’s Playbook for Smart Scaling
📈 How do you build a profitable gym that actually runs like a business and not just a passion project?In this episode of Sweat Success, Joe Riggio of Varsity House shares exactly how he built multiple high-performing st...
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Episode 82
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38:34
Ep. 81 How to Build a Gym Franchise That Stands Out?
Most gym owners make the same mistake: they try to serve everyone.But the key to real growth? Serving someone deeply.MADabolic is a strength-focused group training franchise built on principles Brandon honed as a former profession...
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Episode 81
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45:11
Ep. 80 Add $250K to Your Gym with Tribe’s Plug-and-Play Training System
What if you could turn your gym’s underused space into a profit machine without franchise fees, rebranding, or crazy overhead?In this episode, we sit down with Jeff and Jacqueline from Tribe Team Training, the powerhouse duo l...
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Episode 80
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36:45
Ep. 79 From 1 Anytime Fitness Gym to 100+ : How Andy Scaled with Systems, Real Estate & Smart Partnerships
In this episode, I sit down with Andy, a gym owner who scaled from one Anytime Fitness location to over 100+ clubs across the country. We’re talking real growth, real headaches, and real lessons that gym owners NEED to hear.If y...
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Episode 79
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31:31
Ep. 78 Your gym marketing is flawed, and it’s killing your business.
Most gym owners struggle with marketing, sales, and consistent growth. They rely on outdated strategies like "bring a friend" days, referrals, and organic outreach, but those aren’t enough anymore. 🚨In this episode, we break down why mos...
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Episode 78
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41:26
Ep. 77 Why Isn't Your Gym Growing? - THE HARD TRUTH
If you feel like you're stuck in a cycle of chasing leads, struggling with retention, and never really scaling your gym business, this episode is for you. WHY? because we dive deep into the REAL reasons gyms fail to grow (and it’s NOT just abou...
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Episode 77
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Ep. 76 New Fitness Boom: How Gym owners are adapting to the changes
The fitness industry is changing fast, and if you're a gym owner, trainer, or fitness entrepreneur, you need to know where it’s headed. In this episode of Sweat Success, we break down the new fitness boom and how strength training is dominating...
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Episode 76
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39:27
Ep. 73 Building a Thriving Gym: Community, Retention, & Growth - with DJ Myers
In this episode of Sweat Success Podcast, we had the honor to sit down with DJ Myers, owner of a thriving gym in Erie, Pennsylvania, and the leader of the "Make Erie Healthy Again" movement. DJ shares how he transformed his gym by shifting focu...
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Episode 73
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28:40
Ep. 72 The Future of Fitness: How Wearable Data is Revolutionizing Gyms - w/ Marco Benitez
🚀 What if gym owners could personalize every workout, track every member’s progress, and create new revenue streams through data? Today, we sit down with Marco Benitez, co-founder of Rook, to talk about how wearable tech is revolutionizing the ...
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Episode 72
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41:20
Ep. 71 Building Your Gym: The Foundation to Master your Schedule, Presence, and Connection
Build your foundation for success as a gym owner or personal trainer 🚀This video covers some expert strategies to build your gym’s foundation! From owning your schedule like a pro to becoming the go-to resource in your gym, this is your ...
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Episode 71
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10:32
Ep. 70 Crushing Gym Growth in 2025: 3 Steps to Set Goals and Get Back on Track
In this episode of the Sweat Success Podcast, Michael shares 3 actionable strategies to help gym owners crush their goals this year! You’ll get super valuable tips whether you're already hitting new records or struggling to gain traction.&nb...
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Episode 70
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13:47
Ep. 69 What I learned from growing a multimillion dollar personal training business. What went wrong?
In this insightful talk with Michael Benso, you’ll discover the key lessons learned from scaling a multimillion-dollar personal training business and the challenges faced when transitioning to gym ownership. Learn why the same strategies that f...
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Episode 69
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11:00
Ep. 68 This Is Why Your Gym Staff Struggles to Sell PT & Memberships: Overcoming Gym Sales Anxiety
In this coaching session, we explore the psychology behind customer motivations and how to effectively engage with potential clients in the fitness industry.Discover why people make purchasing decisions based on needs and desires, and h...
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Episode 68
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1:37:57
Ep. 67 CRM Mistakes Gym Owners Make (and How to Avoid Them!)
Curious about how a CRM can transform your gym’s growth and retention? In this episode, Michael Benso dives into the powerful impact a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system can have on gyms and fitness centers. He shares his own journey...
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Episode 67
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10:13
Ep. 66 Breaking Free: O'Neill Luscombe's Journey to a Seven-Figure Fitness Empire
We've all been there - stuck in the one-on-one personal training grind, trading time for dollars, unable to scale our impact. But what if there was another way?Enter O'Neill Luscombe, a fitness coach who dared to break free fro...
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Episode 66
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58:21
Ep. 65 - 7 Game-Changing Secrets to Skyrocket Your Gym Profits with Vince Gabriele: Why Small Group Training Beats 1-on-1 Every Time!
In a world where fitness programs often look the same, Vince Gabriel’s approach to small group personal training stands out—and challenges everything you thought you knew about the fitness business. On this episode of Sweat Success, ho...
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Episode 65
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