Welcome!

So you’ve decided to open your own gym…congratulations! Just making that decision is the most important step. Click on the right to learn how you can make your dreams a reality. 

Benefits of Running Your Own Gym.

• It is one of the simplest businesses to operate.
• It is one of the businesses with least expenses.
• You make passive and residual income after the initial opening.
• Maintenance is so easy, you can take long vacations while continuing to earn money.

Why fitness is the most resilient industry.

We live in a world that is obsessed with celebrities, health, and image. Here are just a few reasons it is a good idea to open a gym:

• The rate of obesity of the average person is at its highest ever and still rising.
• Doctors are recommending health programs to more and more patients.
• The demand for gyms and health clubs is continuing to rise exponentially. 
• Unlike the retail and hospitality businesses, the fitness industry has continued to grow through the recession.

Who are you and why should I listen to you?

We are Mike O. and Steve C., based out of sunny Florida!

I (Mike) worked as a sales consultant for a gym in Fort Lauderdale, FL several years ago and learned the ins and outs of the fitness industry, as well as how to successfully operate a busy gym. I later helped my sister start a successful fitness business in Gainesville, FL in 2009.

Steve is a professional business consultant who has witnessed the launch of new businesses for several years, and has seen many succeed and many fail. He continues to work as a professional business consultant based out of Orlando, FL.

We both came together to write an Ebook on how to open a successful and lucrative gym in the hopes that new entrepreneurs can see that starting a new business is not nearly as difficult of a task as people think.

What kinds of questions does your ebook answer?

• How do I open a business from scratch? (pg. 6)
• What is the best way to obtain financing from a bank? (pg. 14)
• How do I write an effective business proposal that will get me a loan? (pg. 17)
• What is the process for purchasing an existing gym? (pg. 21)
• Should I franchise instead of opening my own gym? (pg. 26)
• What are the most popular and profitable gym types? (pg. 29)
• What other ways can I make money from my gym besides membership fees? (pg. 38)
• What kind of payroll can I set up for my employees that will still maximize my profits? (pg. 42)
• How can I prepare for becoming a gym owner if I don’t have experience? (pg. 47)
• What are the best marketing and client retention strategies? (pg. 55)
• What are the most effective pricing and membership plans to get the most new members? (pg. 60)
• What is the best process for purchasing or leasing gym equipment at wholesale prices? (pg. 64)
• What should I look for when selecting my club management software programs? (pg. 67)

What if I don’t have a formal education? Experience? Capital?

Let us tell you something that most people don’t realize about entrepreneurship…the biggest barrier is ALWAYS fear of taking the first step.

Here are some things you DON’T need in order to open your own gym:

• You DON’T need prior experience in the fitness industry.
• You DON’T need prior experience starting your own business.
• You DON’T need formal education or business training.
• You DON’T need knowledge about the legal system.
• You DON’T need any starting capital.

All you need is a sincere desire to start a profitable business and the willingness to take the first step.