In this episode Adam sits down with Coach Anthony, the Facility Leader of Oradell, NJ. In this episode Anthony breakdowns the following: How he got into fitness at a young age The top 3 skill sets that every coach should have What drew him to VH How we launched the Oradell facility Mindset behind selling gym memberships How to manage a facility Tim…

Most gym owners operate without a clear financial roadmap, leading to inconsistent profits, stalled growth, and no long-term security. In this episode Dan Goodman breaks down the three key economic objectives every gym needs to thrive and the budget required to get there. If you want to stop guessing with your gym and start building real financial …

From the Little Gym Big Heart podcast:"Today, Devin Gage chats with CEO of Varsity House Gym, Dan Goodman. In this podcast, Dan pulls back the curtain on the leadership strategies that have allowed his team to achieve remarkable longevity and success. Discover the core values, communication tactics, and employee incentive structures that have foste…

In this episode of the Business of Strength Podcast, host Joe Reggio recaps his trip to Sorinex’s Winterstrong program, one of his favorite events of the year for hunters. Along with discussing his experience over the weekend and the time spent with friends Zach Even-Esh and Joe’s hunting buddy Jonny, Joe also discusses the importance of putting yo…

In this episode of the Business of Strength Podcast, host Adam Jenner sits down for a conversation with Alex Pleasic, the Athlete Performance Director at Varsity House Gym. Alex discusses her transition from being a coach to taking on a more high-level role overseeing the athlete program. She also shares how her background as a collegiate athlete h…

Dan’s Takeaways from Georgia: Scaling the Right Way Fresh off a trip to Velocity and CoreBlend, two gyms that have scaled quickly while maintaining quality, culture, and profitability. What they did differently: Extreme focus on the product, retention, and efficient systems before chasing growth.The biggest takeaway? They didn’t just add more clien…

In this episode of the Business of Strength Podcast, Jeremy Hartman, a powerlifting champion and renowned strength coach, shares his insights on building a successful training business and developing world-class athletes. Hear how Hartman's passion for coaching and commitment to excellence have helped him create a thriving performance facility in I…

On this episode of the Business of Strength Podcast, we sit down with Angelo Gingerelli, the Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coordinator at Seton Hall University. With nearly two decades of experience at the collegiate and professional levels, Angelo shares insights into his multifaceted career, balancing coaching responsibilities, teaching as an…

In this episode, in which Adam Menner is solo, he breaks down the first part of his presentation for the BOS Sales Summit. The BOS Sales Summit is January 9th and 10th at the Nyack Hotel in Rockland County NY. In this episode Adam breaks down the MAIN critical event in a training business, training! This includes running sessions that sells themsel…

VIA Little Gym Big Heart:Welcome to the Little Gym, Big Heart podcast! Today, Devin Gage chats with Joe Riggio, co-owner of Varsity House Gym, as he shares his proven strategies for effective gym marketing. From the importance of long-form content creation to the nuances of running successful paid ad campaigns, Joe provides a wealth of practical ad…

VIA Dave Tate's Table Talk:Dan Goodman and Joe Riggio are standout figures in the fitness industry, each bringing unique strengths to their partnership at Varsity House, a prominent gym brand they've developed together. Dan began his career at the front desk of Parisi Speed School at 16 and quickly ascended the ranks, eventually partnering with Joe…

What is up everyone I’m your host coach joe strong here to bring you another great episode of the business of strength podcast. Where you can hear the interviews, tips, and tools to turn your passion for strength into a profitable business. Don’t forget our Next LIVE event is the Sales Summit January 9-10 at the Nyack Hotel in NY. Two days of JAMME…

Join the call here - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81851436384?pwd=kz0nrcxjP2C65bRaWbbla6n0N9eoNa.1 Be sure to join us for the Business of Strength Sales Summit this January 9/10 at Hotel Nycak! Sign up here - https://sales.businessofstrength.com Year End Planning Breakdown -https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SEwa3S_BRyWnsNWLUEsUXvWExQ4LxjLw/edit?usp=…

Get ready for a hilarious and insightful episode as Dan Goodman sits down with Nick Cassano, influencer, entrepreneur, keynote speaker at the Business of Strength Sales Summit on January 9th and 10th, and overall great dude! We cover it all: Nick’s 2-minute backstory and his wildest DMs as an influencer. The “aha moment” that turned his passion int…

On this episode of the Business of Strength Podcast Dan Goodman breaks down if your gym needs paid advertising or not! He talks about the two methods of payment as it pertains to marketing and the proper amount of money every gym needs to allocate towards client acquisition. If you need to acquire a few more clients with your marketing this is a ca…

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What is up everyone, I’m your host Coach Joe Strong here to bring you another great episode of the business of strength podcast. Where you can hear the interviews, tips, and tools to turn your passion for strength into a profitable business.Don’t forget our Next LIVE event is Underground Strength Con November 15-16 right here at Varsity House HQ in…

In this episode, we’re speaking with Vince Gabriele and Zach Even-Esh about our journey through strength. Some of the problems we see in this industry are how to be a great coach, stand out in your market, and that's why we’re bringing back the Underground Strength Con after 12 years of silence.Go to: www.undergroundstrengthcon.comP.S. Please suppo…

What is up everyone I’m your host coach joe strong here to bring you another great episode of the business of strength podcast. Where you can hear the interviews, tips, and tools to turn your passion for strength into a profitable business.Don’t forget our Next LIVE event is Underground Strength Con November 15-16 right here at Varsity House HQ in …

What is up everyone I’m your host coach joe strong here to bring you another great episode of the business of strength podcast. Where you can hear the interviews, tips, and tools to turn your passion for strength into a profitable business. Don’t forget our Next LIVE event is Underground Strength Con November 15-16 right here at Varsity House HQ in…

On this episode of the Business of Strength Podcast Dan Goodman discusses the subtle changes in VH’s marketing plan to ensure a strong finish to the calendar year. He draws comparisons between the late great Pete Rose and how “Swinging the Bat” is the only way to ensure you never get lulled into a slump. To hear how VH continues to Swing the Bat an…

In this episode of the Business of Strength Podcast Coach Joe Strong sits down with Gym of the Year WINNER, Connor AbreuConnor has seen tremendous growth in his gym, TNL Performance over the past few years, and shares his story today!If you enjoyed this episode of the business of strength please subscribe to this channel! Sign up here - https://und…

In this episode of the Business of Strength Podcast Adam Menner sits down with one of our very own Emily Neff. Emily owns an all female private sector sports performance business in Hatfield Pennsylvania in which she works strictly with athletes between the ages of 12-21. Emily is one of the sharpest gym owners we’ve had the pleasure of speaking wi…

What is up everyone, I’m your host Coach Joe Strong here to bring you another great episode of the business of strength podcast. Where you can hear the interviews, tips, and tools to turn your passion for strength into a profitable business. Don’t forget our Next LIVE event is our annual Business of Strength Strongest Year Retreat! September 19-20 …

In this episode of the Business of Strength Podcast, host Dan Goodman is joined by Varsity House Gym coaches Colin and Stephanie. They discuss the importance of building a strong community within your gym and providing members with an exceptional experience. The conversation covers tips and strategies for engaging your gym community, creating a "th…

In this episode, Coach Joe Strong sits down with Matt Simmons, the founder of Simmons Media, to discuss the power of social media for gym businesses. But first, don’t forget our next live event is our annual Business of Strength Strongest year retreat in Sunny Scottsdale, Arizona on September 19th and 20th. Two jam-packed days of learning, networki…

What is up everyone I’m your host coach joe strong here to bring you another great episode of the business of strength podcast. Where you can hear the interviews, tips, and tools to turn your passion for strength into a profitable business. Don’t forget our Next LIVE event is our annual Business of Strength Strongest Year Retreat! September 19-20 i…

This episode of the Business of Strength is brought to you by IGNITE Entrepreneurs and Mike Lisi. Mike is the official marketing partner of the Business of Strength. Mike has helped a ton of gym owners market, sell, and automate their client acquisition process with real time data. Secondly our 2nd Annual Business of Strength Retreat in Scottsdale …

On this episode of the Business of Strength Podcast Dan Goodman breaks down how NCAA25 made an additional $66 million dollars using the value ascension model. Don’t forget our next live event is our annual Business of Strength Strongest year retreat in Sunny Scottsdale, Arizona on September 19th and 20th. Two jam-packed days of learning, networking…

What is up everyone I’m your host coach joe strong here to bring you another great episode of the business of strength podcast. Where you can hear the interviews, tips, and tools to turn your passion for strength into a profitable business. Don’t forget our Next LIVE event is our annual Business of Strength Strongest Year Retreat! September 19-20 i…

On this episode of the Business of Strength Podcast Dan Goodman interviews industry leader Mark Fisher for the second time. Mark is a former Broadway actor turned gym owner, franchisor and consultant. Mark is the co-owner of Mark Fisher Fitness, The Business for Unicorns, and is an investor/owner in Alloy Fitness Franchises. Topics include: How he …

What is up everyone I’m your host coach joe strong here to bring you another great episode of the business of strength podcast. Where you can hear the interviews, tips, and tools to turn your passion for strength into a profitable business. Don’t forget our Next LIVE event is our annual Business of Strength Strongest Year Retreat! September 19-20 i…

From Intern to CEO with Mike Necsutu On This episode of the Business of Strength podcast Dan Goodman is joined by The CEO of RAF Strength + Fitness, MIke Necsutu. On the show they discuss: How Mike stepped into an internship at RAF literally by accident. He explains the “intern” to CEO path and how his daily responsibilities and skill sets have evo…

May 1st 2009 marks 15 years for Dan Goodman at Varsity House Gym. On this episode of the Business of Strength he hosts a solo episode and reviews 15 lessons he’s learned in the last 15 years at the HOUSE! Connect with us HERE: https://businessofstrength.com/upcoming-events/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessofstrength/ YouTube: https://w…

On this episode of the Business of Strength Dan Goodman interviews Mike Lisi who is the founder of IGNITE Entrepreneurs. Mike’s ability to leverage client retention management, lead flow and automation has enabled him to grow and establish a multitude of profitable businesses! Two of these businesses are successful gyms in Long Island, New York. Mi…

RECAP of Adam Menner on the Future of Fitness Podcast:"Join us for an inspiring conversation with Adam Menner, a seasoned gym owner and consultant with a wealth of experience in fitness and business. In this episode, Adam unveils the secrets to scaling a fitness business using the principles of servant leadership.From his humble beginnings as an in…

On this episode of the Business of Strength Dan Goodman interviews longtime trusted business advisor for VH, Vince Gabriele. Talking points from the conversation: How adversity and nearly quitting the industry altogether led Vince to his biggest business breakthroughs. Why the number 1 chokehold of a business is the Psychology of the owner. The num…

What is up everyone, I’m your host Coach Joe Strong here to bring you another great episode of the Business of Strength podcast. Where you can hear the interviews, tips, and tools to turn your passion for strength into a profitable business. Don’t forget our Next LIVE two-day workshop “Marketing Your Gym” is May 9-10 here at VH HQ in NY. We will gi…

What is up everyone I’m your host coach joe strong here to bring you another great episode of the business of strength podcast. Where you can hear the interviews, tips, and tools to turn your passion for strength into a profitable business. Don’t forget our annual Next LIVE two-day workshop “Marketing Your Gym” is May 9-10 here at VH HQ in NY. We w…

On this episode of the Business of Strength Podcast Dan Goodman is joined by Hank Ebeling. Hank is a customer service specialist who is a published author, speaker, and owner of two H4Training gyms just outside of Chicago. Hank breaks down how working at a fancy hotel in Vegas put him on the path towards providing exceptional service. How he differ…

What is up everyone! I’m your host Coach Joe Strong here to bring you another great episode of the business of strength podcast. Where you can hear the interviews, tips, and tools to turn your passion for strength into a profitable business. Don’t forget our Next LIVE two-day workshop “Marketing Your Gym” is May 9-10 here at VH HQ in NY. We will gi…

On this episode of the Business of Strength Dan Goodman is joined by special guest Mark Ennis. Mark is the owner and founder of the world renowned Power Strength Gyms in Grand Rapids Michigan The talking points include: Mark's driving icon of “Better Never Stops.” The data the dictates decision making in a multimillion dollar company His opinion on…

What is up everyone I’m your host coach joe strong here to bring you another great episode of the business of strength podcast. Where you can hear the interviews, tips, and tools to turn your passion for strength into a profitable business. Don’t forget our annual Next LIVE two-day workshop here at Varsity House is our NEW Trainer School one day wo…

As they say better players make for better teams! He breaks down the step by step process to professionalize the recruiting process at your gym. March 22nd Trainer School

On This Episode of the Business of Strength Podcast Dan Goodman breaks down the theme for VH in 2024. He discusses knowing the strength of your business is as important as knowing the weaknesses. He discusses the concept of More. Better. New and how VH will be applying this into the new year. Our live events calendar is now LIVE: Two-Day Gym Busine…

In this episode Dan Goodman breaks down the difference between bonuses vs. incentives in the gym business. He talks about the short term goals, mid range goals, and long term goals that all gyms need to consider with their team. The book he references as inspiration for the incentive program at VH is Profit Works by Alex Freytag and Tom Bouwer. Sta…

What is up everyone I’m your host coach Joe Strong here to bring you another great episode of the Business of Strength podcast. Where you can hear the interviews, tips, and tools to turn your passion for strength into a profitable business. Don’t forget our annual Next LIVE two-day workshop here at Varsity House is Nov 30 – Dec 1. We will give you …

On this episode of the Business of Strength Podcast Dan Goodman breaks down the meetings every gym needs to have on a weekly basis: Facility Leader Stand-up Leadership Team Huddle Up Coaches Meeting If the meeting schedule is memorable it's repeatable. This is where all the data and metrics are measured as a unit. You cannot run a company based sol…

What is up everyone I’m your host coach joe strong here to bring you another great episode of the business of strength podcast. Where you can hear the interviews, tips, and tools to turn your passion for strength into a profitable business. Don’t forget our annual Next LIVE two-day workshop here at Varsity House is Nov 30 – Dec 1. We will give you …

In this week’s podcast, Joe Riggio sat down with John Franklin and Mateo Lopez on Gym World. Despite his success with running a 7-figure gym, Joe is shifting gears. He's now focusing on a side project that he believes will be more profitable: opening 20 small group personal training gyms. We had a great conversation!! For more on the Business of St…