July 2020

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9BJ2_vHxPo&w=560&h=315] 5 things, every Friday that will guide you in the realm on operating a world class gym. This includes things I’ve Been Loving, Using, and Reading: Books, Gadgets, Hacks, as Well As Updates & Current events in the Gym World and More Every Friday. Join the new BLG 5 Bullet Friday newsletter and …

BLG Podcast is BACK! Five Bullet Friday 7.31.20 – The Big Little Gyms Podcast Read More »

We all get the same 24 hours in a day and it’s never enough. That’s why successful people leverage other peoples time. ABOUT THIS VIDEO Money and time have a few things in common. Both are required to be successful in the fitness business world, but everyone’s personal supply of both has its limits. Fortunately, …

Leveraging O.P.T. (Other peoples TIME) To Raise Your Dollar Per Hour… Read More »

During good markets you can’t do this. You can’t make the move to front of the pack because everyone can get by in a good market and even poor run businesses can just market their way to the front. For those that are in this because it is their purpose, this is truly your opportunity …

The Small Gym ‘Pandemic Pivot’ Thats Going to Launch You To The Front Read More »

Considering raising your membership prices but are really hesitating because you are concerned about member backlash? We know how delicate the relationship with your member base can be, and nobody likes having to have 3 dozen discussions from members asking why. Disrupting the harmony in our community and being the “bad guy” alone is enough …

Don’t Be Afraid of Raising Your Membership Rates. Here’s Why. Read More »

About 3 years ago I was faced with a decision, I was burnt-out and I was working through some mental health issues. I was trying to decide if I wanted to keep doing this. I had an offer to sell my gym at a full evaluation, which was about as good as it gets for …

Is It Time To “Burn the Boats”? Read More »

If you confuse, you’ll lose. Your one liner is everything. While most gym owners will spend a fortune and loads of time on logos, branding, marketing funnels and ads, 95% have never done this one exercise that should be done first. Which is to formulate your “one-liner”. It’s a fun exercise and really helps to …

[HANDOUT] Clarifying Your Gyms Mission & Message Read More »

OPM, other people’s money, is a slang term that refers to financial leverage. Other people’s money refers to borrowed capital that is used to increase the potential returns as well as the risks of an investment. OPM can be used by gym owners. ABOUT THIS VIDEO Using other people’s money is considered a double-edged sword …

Should I borrow money for my gym right now?… Read More »

Can I throw some stones today? After a one of hundreds of calls I’ve done with gym owners I was really fired up to hear what I heard today. I’ve seen some patterns in the experiences with so many gym owners and some of the “pros” in the gym ownership coaching space. It compelled me …

Cutting The Crap on “Gym Mentorship”… Read More »

When first starting your gym you do it all — you oversee and operate every aspect of your company. But as things grow, you eventually have to admit that trying to do everything yourself is no longer effective. However, it’s hard to let go. In this video we share when we knew it was time …

A Gym Owners Guide To Hiring The Right Manager/Operator Read More »