Episode 45: Do you ever want to quit? A 2022 update
The past few years have kept me in a weird state of mind. I still love what I do with a passion, but I sure do hate spending as much money a...
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Garage Gym Startup
(Formerly The Lions Roar) The Garage Gym Startup is Documenting my life as a gym owner. I started out of my garage almost 10 years ago and have built a great little gym in Austin, Texas over...
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20 of 66 episodesEpisode 44: New Coach on Staff + We're Moving
When you own a garage gym, all things are exciting especially a new facility. We are moving the gym to a new facility soon and we've hired a...
Episode 43: Is now the time to hire new coaches?
We are considering bringing on a new coach but the pandemic is making us question whether or not we should. But, I think looking and getting...
Episode 42: What is our role as gym owners during the pandemic?
The pandemic has forced many businesses to adapt, pivot and change. The gym industry is no different. Here are my thoughts on what garage gy...
Episode 41: Is this (pandemic) the right time to open a gym?
This is a question I have heard come up on few occasions. Should someone open a gym during the pandemic? This is something I answer in my ow...
Episode 40: What you need to hear right now
A lot has gone on over the past 6 months especially for the gym business. In this episode, I am going to talk about what we've gone through...
Episode 39: How MaxEdge Fitness is tackling the pandemic
Jay Collins is someone I look up to as a gym owner and entrepreneur. As we all have been forced to close our doors, Jay has made crucial dec...
Episode 38: How CrossFit Big D is tackling Corona Virus with Chase Ingram
Chase Ingram, owner of CrossFit Big D, was one of the first movers in the fitness industry to shut their doors. Chase had great insight from...
Episode 37: When Corona Virus and Disaster Strikes
This past few weeks have been tough, motivating and inspiring. The Corona Virus, specifically COVID19 is taking it's toll not only on human...
Episode 36: Apps for better business
I recently received a question from a Garage Gym Start Up listener in regards to scheduling clients and which app we use or suggest (this wa...
Episode 35: Hiring a new coach - My ego in the way
Hiring a new coach (this would be our first one not through the gym if we find someone) has been difficult. Not just finding qualified appli...
Episode 34: 4 Topics on Business, Coaching and A Big Life Promise
In this episode I cover 4 topics in regards to business, life and a big promise I made to my wife because I want bringing too much negativit...
Episode 33: A Conversation with Zach Even-Esh
For many years I have used the content and resources Zach Even-Esh has provided both online and in person. From purchasing his books to goin...
Episode 32: A Conversation With Miranda Alcaraz of Street Parking
Miranda Alcaraz may be remembered by those in the CrossFit community by Miranda Oldroyd, her maiden name. Since her time as a star in the Cr...
Episode 31: What I would do different
I sometimes think about what I would have done differently if I could go back knowing what I know now. I wouldn't change much, and honestly,...
Episode 30: Purchasing Your Real Estate with Dave Nichols
One thing many forget about the small business owner is we don't have a 401k match by our companies. Many times we pay out of pocket for our...
Episode 29: Price Changes Update
In February of 2019 we published an episode on changing prices for your gym and or business. This episode did extremely well and made us rea...
Episode 28: Are Garage Gyms Going Extinct?
In episode 28 I talk about garage gyms and whether or not I believe they are going extinct and what you can do to avoid taking the wrong roa...
Episode 27: Price Changes
A price change can be one of the hardest things to do as a gym owner. In the process you will lose members, question yourself, and maybe thi...
Episode 26: My Favorite Podcasts
There are a ton of great podcasts out there for business and life in general. As I drove to work, I thought I would share with all of you my...