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
108 episodes
Ep. 109 - 10 Minutes of Exercise a Day Is Actually Enough | Carl Daikeler
What if getting fit didn’t require extreme workouts or hours in the gym?In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Carl Daikeler, the creator behind P90X, to talk about the evolution of fitness and why the industry may have been g...
Ep. 108 - GLP-1s, HRT & Gyms: What No One Is Warning Gym Owners About
GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and Ozempic are already being used by gym members, and most gym owners have no plan for it.In this episode of the Sweat Success Podcast, we break down how GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, hormone replacement t...
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Ep. 107 ‘Gym Is My Therapy’ Is a Red Flag - Trauma Therapist Ashley Explains
Most people proudly say “the gym is my therapy,” but according to trauma therapist Ashley… this is often a major red flag that someone is actually avoiding their trauma, not healing it.In this powerful episode, we expose how trauma hides...
Ep. 106 COVID Exposed a Bigger Problem… A Nurse Reveals What She Saw.
Why are so many people still feeling “off” after COVID?From dizziness to fatigue, brain fog to stress, chest tightness to confusion… millions are searching for answers.In this episode, CRNA and author Kristina Morros shares her fi...
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EP. 105 You Can Build a Loyal Team, Even If Everyone Keeps Quitting | With Regan “RC” Hahn
Here's the thing: most leaders aren't struggling with hiring itself.They're struggling with alignment.In this episode, Michael sits down with Regan RC Hahn (Director of Recruiting at FIBR) for a real conversation about why hiring ...
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Ep. 104 The Psychology Trick That Top Gyms Use to Keep Clients
Some businesses just hook you from day one. You walk in, sign up, and instantly feel “Yeah, I made the right decision.” That’s dopamine and in this episode of Sweat Success, Michael Benso reveals how to engineer that feeling i...
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Ep. 103 Make Google Recommend YOUR GYM (Exact Plan) | With Michael Benso
If your gym isn’t growing, it’s probably not a leads problem, it’s a trust problem.You can have the best coaches, best facility, and best offer in town… but if your brand doesn’t look credible online, people leave before your page even l...
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Ep. 102 How To Make Your Gym Win Again | with Jarrod Saracco
If your gym feels flat, this is your reset button.In this episode of Sweat Success, Michael sits down with Jarrod Saracco “The Health Club Doctor”, a 30-year fitness veteran who’s helped gyms around the world revive their culture, rebuil...
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Ep. 101 Stop Living Anxious, Bored, and Exhausted | With Dr. Torkil Færø
Comfort is making us miserable. ER physician and author Dr. Torkil Færø has worked in war zones, traveled to 80+ countries, and studied heart rate variability (HRV). What shocked him most? People with less often feel more alive.In this e...
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Ep. 100 - From Ignored to Booked in Days (No Gimmicks) - The LEADS Method
Sick of gimmicky “drawn from a hat” texts and Starbucks gift-card blasts? Your audience is too. In this episode, Michael breaks down the LEADS Method: a human, no-BS reactivation system that’s driven 60 - 70% reply rates, closed 17 clients from...
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Ep. 99 You Can Rebuild Your Life, Even If You’ve Hit Rock Bottom | Dr. Adi Jaffe
What does it really take to break free from a destructive cycle… whether it’s drugs, alcohol, toxic relationships, or even workaholism?In this raw and powerful conversation, Dr. Adi Jaffe shares his incredible journey from living a life ...
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Ep. 98 This App Shows Your Gym Progress, Better Than Any Scale | with Jason Moore
Most people think clients quit the gym because they’re lazy, but the truth is far more surprising. In this episode of Sweat Success, Jason Moore, founder of Spren and Elite HRV, reveals how AI and cutting-edge biometric tech are transforming th...
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Ep. 97 AI Is Replacing Trainers Who Don’t Do THIS...
Is AI really coming for personal trainers and gym owners?In this episode of the Sweat Success Podcast, I break down the truth about AI in the fitness industry and why most coaches are thinking about it all wrong.
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Ep. 96 How to Lead with Passion Again, Even If You Feel Burned Out | with Dr. Diana Hill
What if burnout wasn’t the real problem… but losing touch with who you are?In this powerful episode of Sweat Success, we sit down with Dr. Diana Hill, clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and expert in values-based leade...
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Ep. 95 The Proven Ad Strategy to Grow Your Gym Business | With Jeff Greenfield
Are your ads showing great results but your gym business is still struggling? You're not alone. In this episode of Sweat Success, we sit down with advertising measurement expert Jeff Greenfield to expose the truth behind misleading metrics and ...
Ep. 94 🧠 The Proven Approach for Reversing Alzheimer’s | With Dr. Heather Sandison
Can Alzheimer’s disease be reversed or at least significantly improved?In this powerful interview, Dr. Heather Sandison, a leading expert in dementia prevention and the author of Reversing Alzheimer’s, shares what she’s learned helping p...
Ep. 93 Think Being Thin Is Healthy? Not Always… (Obesity Paraxdox)
What if everything you thought you knew about weight, fat, and heart health was wrong?Join us as we sit down with world-renowned cardiologist Dr. Carl Chip Lavie, author of The Obesity Paradox, to explore why fitness may be a stronger pr...
Ep. 92 💸 Building Million-Dollar Gyms: Marketing, Mindset & Team Standards with Mike Arce
Are you tired of wondering why your gym isn’t growing or why so many fitness businesses fail before they ever reach their true potential?In this powerful episode, we dive deep with Mike Arce into what really separates struggling gym owne...
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...
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...
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...
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-...
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...
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...
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 ...
