FBA 161: The East Africa &amp; Middle Eastern Fitness Scenes, with Yves Priessler [Part 2 of 2]

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263. Seven Gym Sales Essentials That Will Quickly Put You In The Top 5%

Host Jack Thomas talks through seven gym sales essentials that will help you increase revenue and impact more people. Based on over 250 gym visits to clubs around the world, this list lays out the ‘must-dos’ which you can start implementing now.

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262. The Huge Potential and Opportunity in Saudi Arabia and the GCC Region, with Mohammed Iqbal of Sweatworks

This episode is a must if you’re looking to do business or grow your brand in GCC, or you want to learn more about the region.

Taken on the sidelines of Beyond Activ in Riyadh, we welcome Mohammed Iqbal back to the show to discuss the huge potential in Saudi Arabia and the wider region.

Beyond Activ showcased some incredible projects and brands, as well as the people making it happen behind the scenes!

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enFebruary 26, 2024

261. What does your brand stand for? SoulCycle's new approach to handling social issues

In this episode host Jack Thomas reacts to a recent LIFTs podcast interview with SoulCycle CEO Evelyn Webster, where she discusses the company’s stance on handling sensitive social issues.

This is an important conversaton for our industry that will challenge your thinking on values and branding.

What do you think SoulCycle’s position? Connect with me on LinkedIn and let me know.

Watch Evelyn Webster on the original episode of LIFTs podcast here.

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The Fit Guide helps you find and experience the world’s best fitness clubs and studios; and helps clubs create incredible, five star client experiences every time.

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enFebruary 19, 2024

260. One of the most important trends in boutique fitness for 2023-2024

Host Jack Thomas talks about one of the most important trends in boutique fitness currently - using your unit space efficiently. Discover why this is so important, how you can maximize your space and how it can lead to you saving $100,000.

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The Fit Guide helps fitness lovers find and experience the world’s best fitness clubs and studios; and helps fitness clubs create incredible, five star client experiences every time.

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enFebruary 05, 2024

259. Year In Review - 2023 for the fitness industry, Thailand, my gym (BASE) and me

In this honest and open episode, host Jack Thomas discusses how 2023 was for the fitness industry as a whole, Thailand’s fitness industry, his gym BASE Bangkok and also him personally.

Hear about trends, predictions and what to expect in the next 12 months!

Subscribe for our complimentary The Fit Guide 'Year One' report: The Fit Guide Newsletter

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The Fit Guide helps fitness lovers find and experience the world’s best fitness clubs and studios; and helps fitness clubs create incredible, five star client experiences every time.

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enJanuary 22, 2024

258. Diagnose and Fix Any Problem In Your Fitness Business with Jack Thomas

In this episode, host Jack Thomas introduces The Fit Guide’s four step process to identifying issues in your business, as well as how to fix them.

This easy to follow breakdown is essential for any fitness club or studio manager.

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The Fit Guide helps fitness lovers find and experience the world’s best fitness clubs and studios; and helps fitness clubs create incredible, five star client experiences every time.

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enNovember 19, 2023

257. Lise Kuecker of Studio Grow on Creating Consistently Great Client Journeys

Lise Kuecker’s company Studio Grow has helped fitness clubs and studios in over 42 countries build special, profitable businesses. Today, we welcome her to the show to talk about creating magical customer journeys and experiences.

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enNovember 05, 2023

The Launch Of The Fit Guide Sydney (and one interesting take home from 50 visits)

The Fit Guide Sydney has launched, highlighting the leading clubs and studios in the city.

Check it out here: The Fit Guide Sydney

In this special feature we celebrate the launch of The Fit Guide Sydney with a quick intro, and one interesting thing we learned from our evaluations of 50 leading clubs in The Fit Guide.

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The Fit Guide helps fitness lovers find and experience the world’s best fitness clubs and studios; and helps fitness clubs create incredible, five star client experiences every time.

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enOctober 26, 2023

256. When Your Star Performer Turns Toxic

Most fitness managers and gym owners have been there - a star performing member of the team develops an inflated ego and starts creating a toxic environment.

In this episode, host Jack Thomas talks about the best way to deal with this tricky situation.

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enOctober 22, 2023

255. Ian Mullane of Keepme: Unveiling the Power of AI in Your Fitness Business

We welcome back Ian Mullane of Keepme to talk about the developments in AI over the last few years, what you can implement in your business today and what we can expect over the next few years

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