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Podcast Episode 12: The Key to a Successful Fitness Business

Podcast Episode 12: The Key to a Successful Fitness Business

In episode 12 of The Fitness Business Podcast, we were delighted to be joined by Paul Drew, co owner, and senior coach at Origin Fitness. Paul shared his story on building his business from the bottom up; starting with training a small number of clients from his co partner’s garage. Now, they work with over 160 clients in a large facility in Sandyford. 

Having learned a lot of lessons along the way, Paul gives us an insight into not only their successes to date, but what they would change if given the chance to do it all over again.

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Key Notes from the Show 

Website: http://originfitness.ie/

NPE (Net Profit Explosion): http://www.netprofitexplosion.com/

Fitness Business Podcast 

Episode 1:

Tips When Moving Gym or Studio Location, Joe O’ Shaughnessy of Urban Fitness

Episode 2:

Darren Dillon’s Journey to Becoming a TRX Master Trainer

Episode 3:

Advice on Opening a New Crossfit Box with Alan Fitzpatrick, Filthy 150

Episode 4:

Running a Fitness Business in 2016, Social Media & The Rise of Snapchat

Episode 5:

Getting the Right Equipment with Greg Bradley of BLK Box Fitness

Episode 6:

We Talk Fitness Websites with Josh Elliot of Startup active

Episode 7:

What Gyms and Studios can Learn from Crossfit with Dara O’ Boyle, Crossfit Fifteen

Episode 8:

How to Market your Gym or Studio like a Pro with Chris Brown of Superfit Business 

Episode 9:

Creating a Tech Life Balance with Chris Flack

Episode 10:

Transitioning from a Trainer to an Owner Mindset with Dominic Munnelly

Episode 11:

We Chat with Animal Flow Master, Richard Scrivener


Check out Paul’s advice summarised in the blog post: 3 things you must do before opening your gym doors! 

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