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Unleash’d Strength Gym generates 15 times as many leads as the average fitness facility and sets eight times as many appointments. In this episode of “Run a Profitable Gym,” owner Joseph Strada reveals the tactics that produce 200 leads and 60 sales appointments per month.He walks through his marketing funnels, explaining how he earns leads through organic social media outreach, paid Meta ads and referral-driven events such as monthly pancake breakfasts.Each funnel includes a systemized, VA-driven follow-up process that turns interest into booked appointments instead of lost leads.Joseph also explains how he improved his online presence by auditing his website and optimizing his gym’s Google Business Profile to boost SEO.Two-Brain teaches clients to build and operate four marketing funnels that produce high-value clients regularly. If you aren't turning leads into members, analyze your funnels and remove the clogs fast—a mentor can help. Use the link below to find out how to use the Prescriptive Model to

Most coaching gyms add just five clients a month—but the world’s best fitness facilities are consistently adding more than 20 with stellar sales systems.In this episode of “Run a Profitable Gym,” Chris Cooper analyzes the data behind top-performing marketing funnels, and he reveals which tactics landed these owners on our Top 10 leaderboards, from instant lead follow-up to simplified booking procedures, consistent organic marketing, airtight lead nurture and sales practice reps.You’ll also learn how mentors help gym owners identify weak spots in their funnels and tighten their systems so they can add large numbers of ideal clients month after month.Tune in to discover exactly how elite gyms around the world are generating more leads, booking more appointments, increasing show rates and closing more high-value sales.Get Coop’s “Generate 30 New Leads in 30 Days” guide in Gym Owners United, linked below. LinksGym Owners UnitedBook a Call1:49 - Marketing and sales leaders7:33 - Strong systems10:37 - Lead nurture1

The fastest way to figure out what people want is by asking the right clients the right questions.Today, Mike Warkentin sits down with gym owner Toni Roy of Breathe CrossFit to break down how the Pumpkin Plan transformed her business.Following the steps, Toni created a list of clients who bring her the most joy and a second list with her highest-value clients. Typically, a gym owner circles the clients on both lists to ID the members they want to replicate. In Toni's case, the groups had zero overlap. This insight pushed her to rethink her offerings and create a hybrid membership built around CrossFit, personal training and nutrition—a combo that delivers better results for clients and boosts average revenue per member.Now, regular Goal Review Sessions allow her to continue the conversation: She can catch problems early, celebrate successes and upgrade prescriptions to serve clients better. Toni also gives a behind-the-scenes look at the new-moms group she developed with her Two-Brain mentor. The support

You won’t build a successful gym by guessing what people want. You just can't read minds—but every entrepreneur tries to do that, and it's costly.Today on “Run a Profitable Gym,” Two-Brain founder Chris Cooper provides the simple fix: Start using the “just ask method"—a proven way to boost every single metric in your gym.Chris walks through exactly which questions you must ask to improve your gym’s marketing, sales, retention, pricing, ROI on expenses, staff development and net owner benefit.The key insight: Don't guess; just ask.For example, you might assume clients want a kettlebell class because you love kettlebells. If you meet with clients and ask what they want, you might discover 10 of them are training for running events, and you have a prime opportunity to boost average revenue per member with a race prep program.Or perhaps you can't hold onto staff people. What if you ask what they want to earn and accomplish, then show them how to do it? They'll stay longer and allow y

In 2015, Corey Lewis expanded to a second gym before he was ready. He ended up with two failing locations instead of one thriving facility.This mistake nearly sunk his business. Now, as a Two-Brain mentor, Corey helps gym owners avoid feels-good-in-the-moment traps that come with severe long-term consequences.In this episode, Corey joins Mike Warkentin to break down some of the most costly mistakes gym owners make:✅ Expanding before systems are in place.✅ Promoting staff too quickly.✅ Abdicating instead of delegating.✅ Discounting rates.✅ Chasing shiny objects instead of caring for "the golden goose."Corey explains how mentorship helps gym owners see past emotion to make decisions based on data. For example, if a gym owner is avoiding a much-needed rate increase, Corey will run the numbers, lay out the plan and provide accountability. He's successfully guided dozens of Two-Brain clients through this process: None lost all their members, and all made more money.Don't make mistakes that will

Just because a decision feels good now doesn’t mean it’s the right one for your gym’s long-term success.In this episode of “Run a Profitable Gym,” Two-Brain founder Chris Cooper breaks down 12 choices that seem smart in the moment but can sabotage a gym's profitability down the line.He explains how mistakes such as paid-in-full deals and monthly discounts erode value and bleed out revenue, and he shares how short-term conveniences, such as hiring friends or subleasing to trainers, create downstream operational headaches.You’ll hear how ego-driven decisions to criticize competitors or train to be the best athlete in your gym steal focus from the systems that actually grow revenue.Coop also discusses retention and pricing errors, and he explains how three major growth traps—expanding too early, trying to serve everyone and buying failing gyms—create more problems than they solve.Tune in to learn the sustainable strategies top gyms use to avoid these mistakes and make smart decisions that pay dividends for

How do you turn 13 leads per month into sustainable gym growth?In this episode of “Run a Profitable Gym,” Two-Brain founder Chris Cooper and chief marketing officer John Franklin analyze new data from Two-Brain's 2025 “State of the Industry” guide and show you how to use it to grow your gym in 2026.John, who is also co-founder of Kilo, explains why most gyms still struggle to get enough leads, what high performers do differently and how to make the most of every lead.The pair dig into the numbers behind pricing, sales and average revenue per member, and they list simple changes gym owners can make to dramatically increase revenue.To help you close more sales at your gym, Chris and John role-play common scenarios, demonstrating how to handle objections—such as timing, price and spousal concerns—and help clients take action. They also provide tips to help you survive the slowest months of the year so you stop getting crushed by seasonality.Watch this episode, then take action to generate more leads and add

A year from now, your gym will be better or worse. That is a hard truth. And “better” doesn’t happen by accident. It only happens if you, the CEO, choose a direction, set priorities and execute today.To help you thrive next year, Two-Brain founder Chris Cooper shares the exact annual plan he's using at his gym, Catalyst. It's 12 months of simple, battle-tested activities that will:✅ Improve retention.✅ Produce leads and new clients.✅ Generate revenue.✅ Boost average revenue per member.✅ Reduce stress.✅ Inspire and retain staff.✅ Put more cash in your personal bank account.Customize Coop's plan or use it verbatim. But get something in place right now so you control your destiny in 2026.To get Coop's "Essential 12-Month Gym-Building Plan for 2026"—including a customizable event calendar—use the link below to send him a DM through our Gym Owners United group.Links

Why is youth training the fastest-growing segment in fitness?Today on "Run a Profitable Gym," Two-Brain founder Chris Cooper sits down with youth performance expert Bill Parisi to analyze the explosion in sports and fitness training for kids.Over the last 35 years, Bill has built a network of more than 100 Parisi Speed Schools, with most locations averaging $20,000 in revenue per month while operating only four to five hours per day.In this episode, Bill explains how NIL (name, image and likeness) deals have motivated parents to invest in training: Top college quarterbacks now earn seven figures!He also discusses the pros and cons of early specialization for young athletes and compares average metrics from youth-training gyms and the fitness industry as a whole.To help gym owners capitalize on demographic shifts, Bill and Chris share practical strategies: how to use events to generate referrals, how to balance seasonal variations in retention, and how to hire and keep quality coaches. Check out this

What does it take to earn the top spot on Two-Brain’s revenue leaderboard?In this episode of “Run a Profitable Gym,” host Mike Warkentin interviews gym owner Brandon Stratton to discuss the upgrades and operational systems that have allowed Bell House Training Co. to gross $1.2 million annually. Brandon explains how a strategic rebrand, smart price adjustments and the removal of outdated discounts produced an immediate 10-15% revenue jump with minimal member attrition.You’ll learn how Bell House keeps churn low with strong client follow-up systems, proactive communication and workflows designed to catch consistency dips before they become cancellations.Brandon also shares how community-driven marketing brings in high-quality clients, how he manages seasonal attendance swings and why mentorship gives him the clarity he needs to find solutions faster.Tune in to hear about the tactics that support a top-grossing gym—and learn how you can use them to increase revenue and help more people in your own business.Link

Good news! Revenue is up in gyms worldwide from 2024 to 2025.And for the first time ever, the average monthly revenue across Two-Brain’s Top 10 leaderboard has crossed US$83,500—over $1 million annually.In this episode of “Run a Profitable Gym,” Two-Brain founder Chris Cooper reveals what the highest-grossing gyms are doing to generate between $70,000 and $119,000 per month in consistent, sustainable revenue.He shares insights from mentors working with these top-performing gym owners and highlights common strategies: tracking key metrics, implementing strong retention systems and using the Prescriptive Model to sell high-value services.You’ll notice these gyms didn’t boost revenue with fancy marketing tactics or Black Friday sales. Instead, they reached the Top 10 by building strong systems and using sustainable, proven revenue-generation tactics.Watch for the full breakdown of strategies used by top-grossing gyms and then start working toward your next revenue goal today.Get the latest “State of the Industry

This episode features important visuals. For the best experience, watch it on YouTube. Gym owners, if you need more clients, this training is for you.In this detailed video, Two-Brain Business founder Chris Cooper breaks down his bulletproof system for fixing your leads problem forever by creating a never-ending stream of people who are eager to join your gym.You’ll learn the exact strategies top gyms use to keep their sales pipelines full—and even receive plug-and-play lead-nurture scripts that convert curiosity into commitment. With step-by-step directions, Coop shows you how to set up four marketing funnels that will consistently attract gym leads year round:

The skills you’ve learned through fitness training can help you grow your business—if you know how to apply them.In this episode of “Run a Profitable Gym,” Two-Brain founder and CEO Chris Cooper explains why workout habits directly translate to gym ownership and entrepreneurialism.Every gym owner already has 11 critical fitness skills, such as resilience, adaptability, discipline and virtuosity, and Coop provides a plan to use those assets to grow your business. Coop also details his simple Golden Hour habit—doing one thing every day to grow your business before doing anything else. This daily period of focused effort can transform your gym the same way daily training transforms your body. Tune in to learn how to employ skills you already have and build a stronger, more profitable gym.LinksGym Owners UnitedBook a Call2:06 - Habits, resilience & virtuosity 9:58 - Progressive overload & recovery12:57 - Measurement, coaching & feedback20:33 - Accountability & adaptability22:39 - Long-term vision

The data every gym owner needs is finally here! Two-Brain's sixth annual “State of the Industry” guide was released on Nov. 10 on "The Sevan Podcast." Check out this rebroadcast as hosts Sevan Matossian and Matt Souza break down key gym business stats with Two-Brain founder Chris Cooper.The free 72-page guide delivers critical benchmarks and insights from thousands of gyms worldwide, giving you the clarity to make confident decisions about pricing, staffing, retention and growth in 2026.How long are gyms keeping clients, and what's driving retention?What's the difference between big group, small group and one-on-one training, and why does this matter for your bottom line? How many members should you have before hiring your first coach? Why hasn’t coach pay increased despite rising gym revenues?How do you survive the November to December slump and capitalize on the January rush? Should you invest in paid ads, or are there smarter ways to grow? And, of course, how much are gym owners ma

How many clients should your gym have? What should you charge? When’s the best time to run classes?In this episode of “Run a Profitable Gym,” Chris Cooper shares highlights from Two-Brain’s 2025 “State of the Industry” report—a comprehensive analysis of stats from gyms around the world, including thousands of Wodify clients.Chris is joined by Wodify’s CEO, Brendan Rice, to discuss what the numbers reveal about gym performance as we move into 2026.They discuss trends in retention, attendance and profitability, and they share how top-performing gyms are increasing average revenue per member while cutting discounts.Chris and Brendan also talk about the shift toward small-group training, why fewer offerings often lead to higher profits, and how gyms can use this year’s data to set smarter goals for 2026.Tune in, get the facts and use them to build a stronger, more profitable gym.  Want the real numbers behind gym success? Grab the brand-new “State of the Industry” guide via the link below.LinksState of the Indust

If you want to improve lead flow, add more high-value clients and generate more revenue, these three simple words can work wonders: “Bring a friend.”In this episode of “Run a Profitable Gym,” gym owner and chiropractor Dr. Braeden Cordts shares his secrets for using bring-a-friend events to replicate his very best clients and grow his membership. Braeden walks through his plan to get red-hot leads into a workout at Kôr Fitness & Performance in Minnesota, and then he lays out his air-tight follow-up process for turning those leads into clients. The final step: He uses a system to ensure every new member he recruits is a source of future referrals.Braeden's plan has produced amazing results: He's increased his membership nearly tenfold in just four years.Tune in to hear the full breakdown, then schedule your own bring-a-friend event to add clients and revenue before the end of 2025.Need an extra cash boost? Get the free “Year-End Revenue” guide in Gym Owners United, linked below. LinksGym Owners U

The holidays are coming—and for most gyms, that means fewer check-ins, more cancellations and panic about cash flow. But it doesn’t have to be that way.Today on “Run a Profitable Gym,” Two-Brain founder Chris Cooper shares five simple tactics gym owners can use to boost year-end revenue without falling into the discount trap.He explains how smart, seasonal offers—such as holiday retail presales, meaningful gift cards and “save your spot” promotions—can generate real income while keeping your clients engaged and excited.Chris also dives into using bring-a-friend events and January kickstart programs to attract new leads, re-engage old clients and strengthen relationships with current members.All five tactics are practical, repeatable and proven to work in real gyms just like yours.  Want to boost cash flow and retention? Get Coop's free “Year-End Revenue” guide in Gym Owners United, linked below. LinksGym Owners UnitedBook a Call2:01 - Retail presale5:32 - Gift certificates9:04 - Reserve spots for January

What does it take to run two thriving gyms and serve more than 900 clients?Tyler Quinn has the answers: He operates two Denver fitness studios with nearly 1,000 members combined. But here's the surprising part: He didn’t reach these members with paid ads or gimmicks like discounts. Seventy percent of his new clients come from referrals.In this episode of “Run a Profitable Gym,” Mike Warkentin asks Tyler about the systems and strategies behind building high-volume gyms that actually work.Tyler explains how to stand out from competitors, how to scale Two-Brain best practices such as No Sweat Intros for 1,000 clients, and why fundamentals like clean facilities and genuine care drive 16-month retention.His gyms prove you don't need low prices to get high member counts, but you do need to build strong systems and provide great results for clients.Tune in to hear how Tyler scaled to 900+ clients without sacrificing quality.LinksGym Owners UnitedBook a Call1:17 - Tyler’s business model7:59 - How his client

The average big-group gym has 129 members—but some Two-Brain gyms are thriving with 300-700 clients.Today on “Run a Profitable Gym,” Chris Cooper breaks down what the Top 10 gyms for client headcount are doing differently. Coop explains how five critical systems allow these gyms to retain clients for over 24 months, deliver a consistently high-quality experience and attract new members month after month.He also shares real insights from the leaders on how they reactivated former clients and found the perfect balance of class size and pricing to maximize value.Key detail: These gyms don’t need 300+ members to be profitable; every single one would be way into the black with just 150. That's your first target: 150 high-value members who stay for two years or more. After you hit that, you'll have a world-class business and can scale up if you want to.Tune in to hear how these elite gym owners grew their member counts with proven business fundamentals and mentorship—not gimmicks or discounts.LinksGym Own

In this episode of “Run a Profitable Gym,” host Mike Warkentin talks with gym owner and Two-Brain mentor Tim Caputo about a simple idea that brought in $720 in one hour—and generated six new leads.It all started with a client suggestion that evolved into a “moms and kids” pop-up class. The event sold out quickly, generated profit right away and opened the door to a steady stream of high-quality referrals.Tim explains the strategy behind his pricing and promotion, how he used the class to build relationships and why this type of event works even in slower seasons.He also shares how he designed the workout to be fun and accessible while creating an experience that kept participants talking long after it ended.Tune in to hear how a single pop-up session can generate immediate income and new leads. LinksGym Owners UnitedBook a Call1:07 - Pop-up class logistics4:20 - Pricing & marketing the class8:11 - Post-event lead generation10:22 - Planning the pop-up class14:49 - Changes for his next pop-up