Gym Owners Fitness Business Podcast With Mel Tempest

Gym Franchising Changes Audio Episode

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fitness Franchisor - Gym Franchisee - Franchising The latest changes that could impact your business with Edward Hart - Velocity Legal.   Contact Edw...

Changes To Fitness Franchising

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fitness Franchisor - Gym Franchisee - Franchising The latest changes that could impact your business with Edward Hart - Velocity Legal.   Contact Edw...

Julian Barnes - BFS Network Industry Report

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

  The BFS 2024 State of the Industry Report is the only independently produced report for the boutique fitness industry that includes key insights an...

Solutions For Your Group Fitness Fitness Business with Qualified Trainers

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the first episode of the year on the Gym Owners Fitness Business Podcast! In today's session, we engage in a deep dive with Jay Ramsden, Di...

Women Leading the Charge in Fitness: Insights from Industry Trailblazers

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Women's Leaders Fitness Business Podcast, proudly supported by the Health and Fitness Association. In this exciting episode, host Mel T...

From Recruitment to Ringside: The Rise of Spartans Boxing

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Gym Owners Fitness Business Podcast, proudly supported by Superfit Grow, Com Marketing, and Impact Training. In this episode, we sit do...

Leveraging Wellness Trends in a Saturated Market

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hi, I'm Tahnee, National Fitness Manager at Genesis Health & Fitness, and I'm thrilled to be part of the Ignite Women's Health Summit in Melbourne...

Unseen Workplace Conflicts: The Silent Killers

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hi, I'm Edwina Griffin. Today, I noticed behaviours in my dog and newly acquired rescue piglet that reminded me of the workplace. Territorial issues, ...

Meta Ads Simplified For Gyms

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there, fitness community! It's Michael from Superfit Grow, and I'm thrilled to invite you to the Ignite Fitness event happening at Crowne Plaza, M...

Selling Menopause Fitness Solutions

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Richard Toutounji is a social media genius and is the lead presenter at the Women's health summit. Saturday's Ignite Women's Health Summit is where Ri...

Unlocking Profit: Supporting Pregnant and Postnatal Clients

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Jen Dugard, founder of Mumsafe and creator of the Pre- and Postnatal Certification Safe Return to Exercise, as she delves into the untapped poten...

Selling Menopause Solutions To Female Gym Members

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Tracey Minnoch Nuku at the Ignite Women's Health Summit in Melbourne on Saturday August 3rd as she delves into the unique needs of women entering...

NDIS: FOR FITNESS PROFESSIONALS

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Scott Hunt, founder and CEO of Fitness Ability, at the Ignite Business Summit on August 2nd at the Crown Plaza in Melbourne. As Australia’s lar...

Converting Trials to gym memberships

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Jensen Impact Training Corporation.  My job is to show you how to convert some of your low entries and your trials into paying members. Now, I'...

Unlocking Gym Membership Sales

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa from MysteryShoppingForFitnessBusinesses.com.au and Justin Tamsett will present the latest sales trends based on 12 months of in-depth data colle...

Transform Your Fitness Business with Justin Tamsett

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I'm Justin Tamsett, one of the many distinguished speakers at this event, where Australia's best will share their expertise to help you strengthen you...

Unveiling the Power of Retention in the Gyms

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Grant Gamble will be presenting at the Ignite Fitness Business event in Melbourne on the 2nd of August. Please join me to explore the power of retenti...

Revolutionising Fitness Trainer Recruitment

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Reece from National Fitness College. I will be taking a roundtable session at the Ignite Business Summit on how to find, train, and keep great fitness...

Unleashing the Power of Group Exercise at Ignite Business Summit

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, it's Daz Wrigley from Les Mills Asia Pacific.  If you haven't done so already, register for the Ignite Business Summit. Registrations are still ...

Richard Toutounji from COM Marketing shares insights on leveraging social media to enhance your gym.

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Ignite Fitness chit-chat! We're excited to announce an incredible event happening in Melbourne on August 2nd and 3rd, catering to fitne...

Speaker Preview: Ignite Fitness Business Event Melbourne

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an exciting preview of the Ignite Fitness Business event on Friday, August 2nd, and the Women's Health Summit on Saturday, August 3rd, at ...

Breath of Transformation: The Journey of Air Locker Training

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Gym Owners Fitness Business Podcast, proudly supported by Ignite Fitness Business Events and their sponsors, such as MyZone, CommMarket...

Fitness Industry Contracting Award Rate Superannuation

11 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This audio podcast will enlighten the fitness industry on sham contracting, what's acceptable, and what's not. Who is entitled to superannuation? Fitn...

Fitness Industry Sham Contracting

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

FITNESS INDUSTRY    *RESTRICTION OF TRADE *SHAM CONTRACTING *SUBCONTRACTING *FITNESS INDUSTRY AWARD *LOOPHOLE POSSIBLE CHANGES  *WHO GETS SUPERANNU...

KX Pilates Franchising Success

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

SELINA BRIDGE   CEO KX PILATES AUSTRALIA   LET’S TALK ABOUT   KX PILATES   THE WHY AND WHEN OF KX   HOW HARD WAS IT TO BE A FEMALE STARTUP?  ...

Stretch Lab - Rumble - Club Pilates - Cycle Bar Rapid Growth In Australia

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brendan James and Matt Gordin are brother- in-laws and close friends who have secured the master franchising rights to Rumble Boxing in Australia un...

New Programs Win New Members

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New Group Fitness Programs By Les Mills   Shapes  Try Shapes Today And  Strength Development Try Strength Development Today   Creating Opportunit...

FITNESS ON DEMAND CREATE PROFIT WHEN MEMBERS MOVE!

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

UNLIMITED FITNESS VIRTUALLY ANYWHERE GYM OWNERS CREATE PROFIT WHEN MEMBERS MOVE! Premium virtual fitness classes exclusively for your gym...

Mystery Shopping Creates Profit For Gyms

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

ARE YOU GAME TO MYSTERY SHOP YOUR GYM? Fitness business leaders spend hours (and money) on marketing and training their sales team, but do they kn...

DX FACTOR 24/7 RESPONSIVE TECH FOR GYMS

13 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

DX FACTOR CREATE 24/7 RESPONSIVE TECH FOR GYMS.   WHO IS DX FACTOR?   DXFactor helps companies build and implement digital transformation solutions...

EGYM Australia

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Over 15,000 gyms worldwide run on EGYM and  the Australian market is ready to launch!         EGym provides solutions for the health and fitness...

Disabilities - LGTBQIA+ - Older Demographic

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Disabilities - LGTBQIA+ - Older Demographic Inclusive Not Exclusive Ken Baldwin, Scott Hunt, Fiona Kriaris and Nadine Kemp make up our panel to dis...

Gym Digital Marketing

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Roll up your sleeves and build the roadmap to your success together. Get actionable insights, cutting-edge strategies, and tools to take your gym to...

Mystery Shop Your Gym!

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You Cannot Hide From These Two Facts You need sales every month. How you handle every sales enquiry will determine the success of your business. Afte...

Craig Harper - High Performance

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Harper Talks High Performance   Grab Your Tickets Now And Get Behind Melbournes Leading Event For All Fitness Business Professionals. Lookin...

Get Inclusive Not Exclusive

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Grab Your Tickets Now And Get Behind Melbournes Leading Event For All Fitness Business Professionals. Looking forward to seeing you there. Purchase...

Richard Talks About His Session At Ignite

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's not just a listening affair - be ready to dive into hands-on sessions tailored to drive immediate changes in your business. Transform your busi...

BodyFit Training Launches Hong Kong

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

BodyFit Training Is A Global Leader In Fitness Franchising The Success Stems From The Science Of The Business Model, And Community. BFT Rolls Out In H...

Gen Z Fitness Consumer

28 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Generation Z, or "Zoomers," is the most recent generation to enter adulthood. Born between 1997 and 2012, this group is known for their love of te...

Gym Software Built By Michael Benso

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about opening health clubs - Creating Software for gym owners and what Michael thinks the future of our industry looks like! Who is BUZOPS? We...

Gyms Don’t Need To Pay Licence Fees For Classes

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You don't need the latest equipment Upgrade your gym for free  All you need is a bike and a phone.  We want everyone to enjoy live, interac...

The world’s best fitness clubs and experience

13 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Fit Guide began with a chance conversation between Jack Thomas and Matt Lavender, two established names in fitness and hospitality, respectively, ...

AusFitness Show Sydney

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

TODAY'S GUEST IS All ROUNDER FITNESS INDUSTRY ICON, ENTREPRENEUR, IDEATOR  AND GREAT GUY PLEASE WELCOME TO THE SHOW, SHAUN KRENZ. We discuss the free...

Gym Owners Social Selling Keepme.ai

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listen To Olivia Milne Talk About Social Selling In The Fitness Industry. Social Selling: The Who, What, When and How to Do It Right in Keepme   Afte...

Jarrod Saracco The Future Of Gym Business

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jarrod Saracco  The word "GYM is back on trend. Mel chats to Jarrod about his three-decade journey in the fitness business industry. From the word ex...

Listen To Your Body Franchise Model

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Mel chat about the origin of LTYB, the cost of setting up, how much space you need, and how many members I need to break even. What type of t...

Fitness Franchising

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you are new to the fitness industry, looking to be your own boss, and thinking of purchasing a franchise model, this fifteen-minute chat is for you...

Ballarat Fitness Business Success Story

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hear how a studio owner turned COVID closures into a success story launching a new activewear business for apple-shaped women!   https://www.facebook...

Franchising A Fitness Business For Over 50’s

30 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Club Active Australia's Fasting Growing Fitness Franchise For Over 50's     https://clubactive.com.au   https://meltempest.net        

Every Club And RTO Needs To Launch This Program

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

PH360 puts all other nutrition education to shame! Your members deserve personalised food and exercise programs that get lifelong results. And it need...

Current State Of The Fitness Industry In The USA

26 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Fitness Business Credibility, Trends, Which Suppliers Will Lead In 2022!   Growth Plans For Active In 2022   www.activeentities.com   bobby@active...

Rohde is professor Future Forecasting and Innovation.

18 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What Is The Global Cool Fitness Hunt? Gyms Need To Stop Selling Unrealistic Expectations. The Future Of Personal Training.   [email protected]...

Gym Owners And The Digital Industry

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

INTELIVIDEO IS AN ONLINE FITNESS CLASS PLATFORM THAT ENABLES FITNESS OPERATORS TO TRANSFORM THEIR BUSINESS INTO A HYBRID MODEL Alex Talks in-depth abo...

Fitness Business Software Creating Profit - TeamUp

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

    Established in 2012, TeamUp is the leading management software system for independent fitness business owners and personal trainers. Where TeamU...

Starting A Fitness Business For Over 40’s

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jill Healy Quintard   Fitness Australia Award Winner 2021   Talks Business And Leadership   [email protected] www.bodyandbalance.com.au  ...

Mark Garrahy - High Low Fitness

26 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mark talks emerging trends his thoughts on online, boutique fitness and the mature age market. Meet Mark at the Fitness and Wellness Show in Sydney Ma...

The Basics Of An Online Digital Business

26 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This Podcast Is For Gym Owners Who Have Yet  To Learn The Basics Of An Online Digital Business And How To Create An Income Within 14 Days.   Sam Ald...

Ryan Charlesworth interviews Mel Tempest

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Fitness Business Podcast Interview About Business, Trends And What's New From A Club Owner! Mel Drops A Few Upcoming Suppliers Names And The Fitness...

Peri-Menopause - Anxiety - Depression

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's Women's Health Week Ignite Fitness Business Womens Leaders Presents  Dr. Isabel  Her Own Story  Peri-Menopause - Anxiety - Depression - Brain ...

Tony Zonato interviews Mel Tempest

27 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

TONY ZONATO FROM THE GROUP EX PODCAST INTERVIEWS MEL TEMPEST ON ALL THINGS GROUP FITNESS AND FITNESS BUSINESS!   FIND MORE OF TONY'S PODCASTS AT  h...

3BA RADIO INTERVIEW - RATE RELIEF

07 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

FOLLOW UP FROM THURSDAYS SOCIAL MEDIA POST   Lockdown 6 has started:- Here is the radio interview from Thursday, Friday I had a meeting with the ...

Gym Data And AI How To Leverage It In Your Fitness Business

24 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Owen Bowling Presents In Person Data And AI In Your Fitness Business And How To Leverage It.       m. +61 (0) 451 022 617 e. owen@thewellnessp...

COVID FITNESS BUSINESS BUY AND SELL

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"COFFEE PODCAST 15MINS" COVID FITNESS BUSINESS REAL ESTATE Who's Buying Who's Selling And Who's Launching New Brands! Cameron  Prosser And Mel Tempes...

Insights From Gyms Opening By Xplor Technologies

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Presented By Michelle Furniss    Data from global leaders Xplor, parent company to Debit Success and Clubware to mention a few. A definite listen ...

Keeping Women Over 35 Active

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

  Dr Isabel MD. Talks to Mel Tempest about her personal journey of depression, menopause, suicidal thoughts and how exercise and food played a role i...

WOMEN’S HEALTH SUB30 CORE RESTORE A MUST LISTEN FOR TRAINERS AND CLUBS

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

SUB 30 CORE RESTORE FILLS A HUGE GAP IN THE EDUCATIONAL SPACE FOR PERSONAL TRAINERS GROUP FITNESS AND HIIT TRAINERS. SUB30 CORE RESTORE CREATES PROFI...

Richard Synnott - Active Entities

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

  Mel and Richard talk about the fitness industry the future of Active Entities and this week and upcoming events in the USA.   rich@activeentities....

Fitness Business With Active Entities

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

*Geoff Hampton *Bobby Verdun *Richard Synott  Together have formed a global fitness business association known as Active Entities The team at Active ...

Zenbly Gym Membership Launches With 100+ Plus Locations

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

  As a club owner, I was excited to hear about the growth of Zenbly over the last eighteen months, I have to say the resources and tools that are ava...

ActiveXchange Data Results Post COVID

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about consumers choices the changes from pre-COVID Vs post-COVID. James talks % pre-post COVID cancellations  Members stay longer when they ...

Fitness Influencer 2020

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I hope you can each take something from my words,   Thanking everybody for the good wishes and congratulations   on receiving my award.   I'm f...

New Product Alert “Fit Degree"

06 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Get back to business the hybrid way! The world has changed, and fitness businesses have changed with it. If you’ve now got a hybrid model running tw...

The Gym Owner’s Handbook - Chris Cooper

03 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Cooper - Two Brain Business  Chris Cooper believes hard-working business owners are the heart and soul of the economy, and he’s dedicated ...

U.S.A Lawyer Cory Sterling Talks Public Waiver, Social Media

26 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Cory performs Conscious Counsel, Yoga Law and Fitness Law lectures and workshops at venues across the globe. Attendees LOVE hearing about the ...

10 Reasons You Are Not Seeing COVID Outbreaks In Gyms

19 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hear From   CEO, Blair McHaney   MXMETRICS     Connect with Blair https://www.facebook.com/blair.mchaney   https://mxmetrics.com     ...

DAMIEN BAIN LAUNCHES NEW FITNESS BUSINESS

18 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A NEW APPROACH TO BUSINESS CONSULTING AND EXIT STRATEGIES  Let's Start (Up) Whether you’ve already begun planning or in the early phases, we ...

Fitness Business PR with Sam Mutimer

05 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

FITNESS BUSINESS PR   Key takeaways:   1. Care for your members/community first  - 1%ers. Stay in regular contact in the way they like to connect/c...

Leases And Employment Incentives For Australian Gym Owners

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Leases And Government Employment Incentives For Australian Gym Owners    Emma Milne From Velocity Legal:- How to get the most out of your lease: ma...

Mental Health For Your Team In The Fitness Industry

21 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Mathieson Extreme Psychologist Founder - Mounted Missions Inc. Founder - Psyched Up Pty Ltd   Mark is a registered Psychologist (although ...

Week One Victorian Fitness Business Breakfast

15 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Finances! 

Radio interview 5 minutes open our gyms

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

  Mel Tempest, Short audio chatting with Steve Martin on ABC Monday 19th      

Worrying and Trying to Survive

18 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

  Most people are doing one of two things: worrying and trying to survive...or looking around for the edge that will allow them to THRIVE. Discover h...

How To Build A Successful Business - Jo Groves

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Joanne Groves talks about starting a successful business   Join Joanne at https://www.facebook.com/fastermentoring   Or visit her website https://ww...

The Galveston Diet Talks Menopause and Diet

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mary Claire Haver, MD F.A.C.O.G., C.M.S. Creator and Founder: The Galveston Diet Talks Menopause and Diet   The First Program Created By A Female ...

KEEPME V2 ASSISTS THE FITNESS INDUSTRY THRU COVID-19

12 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

KEEPME V2 ASSISTS THE FITNESS INDUSTRY THRU COVID-19   Keepme Sales is an AI-driven sales CRM that gathers and scores leads, syncs information, and m...

Exclusion At 50 With Laraine Dunn

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Exclusion At 50 With Laraine Dunn   Laraine is a Level 3 Australian Register of Exercise Professional with over 35 years in the health and fitness in...

Gut Health With Flic Manning

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

  Gut Health With Flic Manning   ABOUT FLIC MANNING I live life through the lens of Wellness, or what I simply like to call “Human”. My 30 year ...

Catastrophic COVID19 Crisis In The Victorian Gym Industry

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mel Tempest Health Club Owner And Fitness Business Leader Speaks To The ABC About The Catastrophic COVID19 Crisis In The Victorian Gym Industry.    ...

Marketing Tips From A World Class Agency

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Top Social Media Marketing Agency Margaux Agency | est. 2015 Founded by Monica Garrett with the mission to create modern websites and strategic visual...

Why is it people are willing to spend double or triple at a boutique studio vs larger chain?

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Why is it people are willing to spend double or triple at a boutique studio vs larger chain?   Contact Emma Masters https://www.facebook.com/emma.mas...

Discomfort & Leadership; The Essential Relationship For Success

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Wellness Author & Speaker Flic Manning  Presents  "Learn About The Essential Role Of Discomfort As A Gateway To Growth"   Who Is Flic Manning? FOU...

Jack Thomas, Award Winning Club Owner

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

  The Moment Of Realisation  When Passion Dies Education Outside The Fitness Industry The BASE Business Model Growth Planned For 2021 Starting A Bus...

Raising Conscious Awareness

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

"Black And Brown voices need amplification to show representation" A few weeks back on social media I met Katrina Pilkington, during our social media ...

Money Matters Exclusive To The Fitness Industry

07 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

SPECIAL EDITION OF #MONEY #MATTERS   FOR THE HEALTH & FITNESS INDUSTRY & ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS 🤓 WITH WEALTH GURU Jackson Millan & GYM...

Strong Successful Women In Fit Tech

30 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we launch our fit tech women's series.   The objective of our series is to start at an entry-level for new fit tech women to the industry then ...

Balancing Hormones

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lyn Fernie - Balancing Hormones   More than ever before women globally are struggling with weight gain, hormone imbalance, anxiety, stress and relat...

Fearless Fitness Business

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Cuoco Black And Eric Levine Along With Host Mel Tempest Talk About The Negativity Surrounding The Fitness Business Industry. Bricks And Mortar Will Be...

COVID19 Proved Politicians Have No Respect For Gym

18 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One Social Media Post Created A Trilogy Of Posts And Feedback From All Over the World! Our Industry Is Not Treated Seriously And It's Our Fault? Do We...

Rachel Young - Women’s Business Leader

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“The Unfocused Brain" With  Rachel Young Rachel talks openly about refocusing, rewiring and redefining yourself. Controlling the noise in the brain...

Where Must Companies Invest In Diversity And Inclusion

11 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As a female leader, business owner, mother of four, wife, human, a friend too many; a person who has strong thoughts, beliefs and vocal, and yes has b...