Mate, Spot Me
Mate, Spot Me
Podcast Description
Mate, Spot Me is a podcast developed within the fitness industry, designed to support those shaping it. Whether you’re on the gym floor, behind the desk, or somewhere inbetween, we dig into the real stories, challenges, and shifts shaping the world of fitness.
Hosted by Barry McDonald and Jerram Newton at NovoFit, each episode features honest conversations with industry leaders, where we dig into what’s working (and what’s not) in the sector. Expect a few gems of knowledge you can take back to your business - and maybe a few you didn’t even know you needed.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on key themes within the fitness industry, including wellness trends, coaching methodologies, and the evolution of fitness culture. Episodes delve into topics like recovery techniques, mindset shifts, and innovative tools that enhance member experiences, such as the discussion with Bart Walsh on integrating nervous system recovery and mindfulness into gym practices.
Mate, Spot Me is a podcast developed within the fitness industry, designed to support those shaping it. Whether you’re on the gym floor, behind the desk, or somewhere inbetween, we dig into the real stories, challenges, and shifts shaping the world of fitness.
Hosted by Barry McDonald and Jerram Newton at NovoFit, each episode features honest conversations with industry leaders, where we dig into what’s working (and what’s not) in the sector. Expect a few gems of knowledge you can take back to your business – and maybe a few you didn’t even know you needed.
New episodes monthly.
In this episode, we're bringing the pod back in-house with a chat between our esteemed hosts Barry and Jerram. They’re in the hot seat for this one, answering the questions and reflecting on their years running gyms, coaching, and building fitness businesses, unpacking the lessons that shaped how they think about the industry today.We also get into the trends that are front of mind for 2026 – how community‑based events and competition are taking off, the role of wellness and recovery in gym spaces, how strength‑focused training is sticking around, and what tech and innovation might actually look like in Aussie gyms this year.We cover:- Personal stories from starting out in gyms, PT, and club management- Lessons learned from transitioning from operators to industry leaders- How to stay grounded while growing a business and team- Reflections on trends, training philosophies, and fitness education- Insights on balancing life, fitness, and the high-pressure world of leadershipThat’s it from us, see you on the next episode.Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/mate-spot-me/id1825744433
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7bPjITT99fBLQ0DbyxhheV
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mate-spot-me/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matespotme/
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