Barbells & Business

Barbells & Business
Podcast Description
This podcast is for gym owners by gym owners. Hosted by Conor Moran each episode dives into the stories, strategies and challenges of successful gym owners who have turned their passion into thriving businesses. Whether you're looking to grow your gym, or start from scratch this podcast will be a place to find insights into the realities of doing so.
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The podcast focuses on entrepreneurship in the fitness industry, sharing personal stories and business strategies with episodes that cover topics such as starting a gym at a young age, overcoming industry challenges, and best practices for maximizing gym profitability, exemplified by the experience of guests like Matthew Walker at Pioneer Performance.

This podcast is for gym owners by gym owners. Hosted by Conor Moran and Matthew Walker each episode dives into the stories, strategies and challenges of successful gym owners who have turned their passion into thriving businesses. Whether you’re looking to grow your gym, or start from scratch this podcast will be a place to find insights into the realities of doing so.
In this episode of Barbells and Business, we sit down with Jamie Walton, the founder of Method Training in Newcastle, to dive into the world of running a successful CrossFit gym. Jamie shares his journey from opening a gym to managing growth, building a strong community, and navigating the challenges unique to CrossFit box owners. If you’re a gym owner, prospective gym owner, or fitness entrepreneur, this episode is packed with invaluable insights on scaling your gym, creating a sustainable business, and maximizing member retention. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up your gym, Jamie’s expert advice will help you unlock the secrets to running a thriving fitness business.
Key Takeaways:
- How to successfully open and grow a CrossFit gym
- Essential strategies for member retention and community-building
- Key challenges gym owners face and how to overcome them
- Tips for managing staff and running day-to-day operations smoothly
- Insights into effective marketing strategies for a fitness business
Tune in to learn from Jamie’s experience and gain practical tips for growing your own gym business!

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