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.
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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 studios, pays his coaches six figures, and avoids the money traps most gym owners fall into.
From rent strategy to pre-sale marketing, staffing, and scaling, Joe drops real numbers, real systems, and no-BS advice. If you’re trying to grow your gym without burning out or going broke, this is your playbook.
👤 Guest:
Joe Riggio — Owner of @varsityhouse & Co-Founder of Business of Strength
📲 Instagram: @coachjoestrong
💻 Consulting: businessofstrength.com
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💥time stamps:
0:00:00 - Introduction and business growth 0:00:22 - Discussion of multiple business locations 0:01:53 - Challenges of gym ownership and business acumen 0:03:03 - Personal background and entry into fitness training 0:07:15 - Growth strategy and location model 0:10:32 - Lease negotiations and space considerations 0:15:03 - Rent cost justification and market analysis 0:20:45 - Revenue projection and financial planning 0:22:35 - Business stability and profit focus 0:26:37 - Timeline for opening new locations 0:29:35 - Marketing strategy and budget 0:33:02 - Community engagement approach 0:33:09 - Potential franchising considerations 0:35:15 - Contact information and business coaching platform details
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