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🔥 #1 Business Show For Gym Owners, extracting the secrets, tactics, and strategies of the world's most successful gym owners. 🚀 Shift from self-employed to true business owner with actionable insights to scale your gym, create impact, and build a thriving community. 🎧 New episodes weekly — join the movement!

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February 20, 2025

How To Grow A CrossFit Gym to Over $1,000,000/yr… The Right Way

<p class="e-9621-text encore-text-body-medium" data-encore-id= "text" data-slate-node="element"><span data-slate-node= "text"><span class="sc-eeRdLU hpUMHV" data-slate-leaf= "true"><span data-slate-string="true">🔥</span></span></span> <span data-slate-node="text"><span class="sc-eeRdLU hpUMHV" data-slate-leaf="true"><strong><span data-slate-string="true">From Plateau to 350+ Members</span></strong></span></span> <span data-slate-node="text"><span class="sc-eeRdLU hpUMHV" data-slate-leaf="true"><span data-slate-string="true">– How</span></span></span> <span data-slate-node="text"><span class= "sc-eeRdLU hpUMHV" data-slate-leaf= "true"><strong><span data-slate-string="true">Zach Thew</span></strong></span></span> <span data-slate-node= "text"><span class="sc-eeRdLU hpUMHV" data-slate-leaf= "true"><span data-slate-string="true">Scaled Catoctin CrossFit to a Thriving, Full-Time Team 🔥</span></span></span></p> <p class="e-9621-text encore-text-body-medium" data-encore-id= "text" data-slate-node="element"><span data-slate-node= "text"><span class="sc-eeRdLU hpUMHV" data-slate-leaf= "true"><span data-slate-string="true">When</span></span></span> <span data-slate-node="text"><span class="sc-eeRdLU hpUMHV" data-slate-leaf="true"><strong><span data-slate-string="true">Zach Thew</span></strong></span></span> <span data-slate-node= "text"><span class="sc-eeRdLU hpUMHV" data-slate-leaf= "true"><span data-slate-string="true">took over</span></span></span> <span data-slate-node="text"><span class= "sc-eeRdLU hpUMHV" data-slate-leaf= "true"><strong><span data-slate-string="true">Catoctin CrossFit</span></strong></span></span> <span data-slate-node= "text"><span class="sc-eeRdLU hpUMHV" data-slate-leaf= "true"><span data-slate-string="true">in</span></span></span> <span data-slate-node="text"><span class="sc-eeRdLU hpUMHV" data-slate-leaf="true"><strong><span data-slate-string= "true">2013</span></strong></span></span><span data-slate-node= "text"><span class="sc-eeRdLU hpUMHV" data-slate-leaf= "true"><span data-slate-string="true">, he had no idea the</span></span></span> <span data-slate-node="text"><span class= "sc-eeRdLU hpUMHV" data-slate-leaf= "true"><strong><span data-slate-string="true">battles ahead</span></strong></span></span><span data-slate-node= "text"><span class="sc-eeRdLU hpUMHV" data-slate-leaf= "true"><span data-slate-string="true">—including losing</span></span></span> <span data-slate-node= "text"><span class="sc-eeRdLU hpUMHV" data-slate-leaf= "true"><strong><span data-slate-string="true">35% of his members during the shutdowns</span></strong></span></span><span data-slate-node= "text"><span class="sc-eeRdLU hpUMHV" data-slate-leaf= "true"><span data-slate-string="true">. But instead of throwing in the towel, he</span></span></span> <span data-slate-node= "text"><span class="sc-eeRdLU hpUMHV" data-slate-leaf= "true"><strong><span data-slate-string="true">doubled down, rebuilt, and grew</span></strong></span></span><span data-slate-node= "text"><span class="sc-eeRdLU hpUMHV" data-slate-leaf= "true"><span data-slate-string="true">.</span></span></span></p> <p class="e-9621-text encore-text-body-medium" data-encore-id= "text" data-slate-node="element"><span data-slate-node= "text"><span class="sc-eeRdLU hpUMHV" data-slate-leaf= "true"><span data-slate-string="true">📈</span></span></span> <span data-slate-node="text"><span class="sc-eeRdLU hpUMHV" data-slate-leaf="true"><strong><span data-slate-string="true">From 170 to 350+ members in just over 2 years</span></strong></span></span> <span data-slate-node= "text"><span class="sc-eeRdLU hpUMHV" data-slate-leaf= "true"><span data-slate-string="true">💰</span></span></span> <span data-slate-node="text"><span class="sc-eeRdLU hpUMHV" data-slate-leaf="true"><strong><span data-slate-string="true">Churn under 5% while scaling operations</span></strong></span></span> <span data-slate-node="text"><span class="sc-eeRdLU hpUMHV" data-slate-leaf="true"><span data-slate-string= "true">💪</span></span></span> <span data-slate-node= "text"><span class="sc-eeRdLU hpUMHV" data-slate-leaf= "true"><strong><span data-slate-string="true">Built a team of 5 FULL-TIME coaches</span></strong></span></span> <span data-slate-node="text"><span class="sc-eeRdLU hpUMHV" data-slate-leaf="true"><span data-slate-string= "true">🔑</span></span></span> <span data-slate-node= "text"><span class="sc-eeRdLU hpUMHV" data-slate-leaf= "true"><strong><span data-slate-string="true">Leveraged Big Little Gyms to refine strategy, scale, and systemize growth</span></strong></span></span></p> <p class="e-9621-text encore-text-body-medium" data-encore-id= "text" data-slate-node="element"><span data-slate-node= "text"><span class="sc-eeRdLU hpUMHV" data-slate-leaf= "true"><span data-slate-string="true">In this episode,</span></span></span> <span data-slate-node= "text"><span class="sc-eeRdLU hpUMHV" data-slate-leaf= "true"><strong><span data-slate-string="true">Zach breaks down the exact steps</span></strong></span></span> <span data-slate-node= "text"><span class="sc-eeRdLU hpUMHV" data-slate-leaf= "true"><span data-slate-string="true">he took to:</span></span></span> <span data-slate-node="text"><span class= "sc-eeRdLU hpUMHV" data-slate-leaf="true"><span data-slate-string= "true">✅</span></span></span> <span data-slate-node= "text"><span class="sc-eeRdLU hpUMHV" data-slate-leaf= "true"><strong><span data-slate-string="true">Attract more members & dominate his local market</span></strong></span></span> <span data-slate-node="text"><span class="sc-eeRdLU hpUMHV" data-slate-leaf="true"><span data-slate-string= "true">✅</span></span></span> <span data-slate-node= "text"><span class="sc-eeRdLU hpUMHV" data-slate-leaf= "true"><strong><span data-slate-string="true">Increase retention & keep members engaged long-term</span></strong></span></span> <span data-slate-node="text"><span class="sc-eeRdLU hpUMHV" data-slate-leaf="true"><span data-slate-string= "true">✅</span></span></span> <span data-slate-node= "text"><span class="sc-eeRdLU hpUMHV" data-slate-leaf= "true"><strong><span data-slate-string="true">Transition from working IN the business to scaling it as an owner</span></strong></span></span></p> <p class="e-9621-text encore-text-body-medium" data-encore-id= "text" data-slate-node="element"><span data-slate-node= "text"><span class="sc-eeRdLU hpUMHV" data-slate-leaf= "true"><span data-slate-string="true">🎧</span></span></span> <span data-slate-node="text"><span class="sc-eeRdLU hpUMHV" data-slate-leaf="true"><strong><span data-slate-string="true">If you’re a gym owner looking to grow, scale, and create a thriving business—this is a must-listen!</span></strong></span></span></p> <p 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February 10, 2025

The NEW Way To Get Your Gym Ranked #1 On Google In 2025

<p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">Want To Grow Your Gym? Go Here:</span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir="auto"><a href= "https://biglittlegyms.com/">https://biglittlegyms.com/</a></span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">I just did a deep dive into how to get your Gym to the TOP of Google in 2025. </span><span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">🚀</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">If your gym isn’t ranking #1 or at least near the top of Google, you’re missing out on a steady stream of high-quality leads.</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">Most gym owners are still relying on outdated SEO tactics that just don’t work anymore. Or they’re relying too much on paid traffic. Google has changed, and if you’re not adapting, you’re getting left behind. </span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">So I put together a step-by-step breakdown of what’s working NOW, including:</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">✅ The 5 key factors Google actually uses to rank gyms</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">✅ The biggest mistake that’s hurting your rankings (and how to fix it)</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">✅ Why your Google Business Profile matters more than ever</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">✅ How to turn website visitors into actual paying members</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">✅ The exact process I use to help gyms dominate local search</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">You’d be wise, if you own a gym, to check it out and take action. Enjoy the full 49 minute video and leave a like and thumb up in the comments section!</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">FREE Resources for Gym Owners:</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">Free No-Sweat Intro Sales Guide:</span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto"><a class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" tabindex="0" href= "https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3lKSXZFNWlPaXVDbDlhVXVqV3pnaGthVEdvd3xBQ3Jtc0trOHl5d1Rueld4aDdHZHp4d3BNTUdfdG1aNE9ZNnZzRnRHcElVZ0U4dm5SNDY4a2lzREhnRnZCMEtBaEk5NmFrVHdiREtod3daOGRfMlJqR0RlMHRBUmZONXF3OE9Hd2tMMUJxcmlvLU1SejlZTllIMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbiglittlegyms.com%2Fhow-to-sell-gym-memberships%2F&v=GG9H4PjjwvM" target="_blank" rel= "nofollow noopener">https://biglittlegyms.com/how-to-sell...</a></span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">Free Google Local Search Checklist: </span><span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto"><a class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" tabindex="0" href= "https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2x5YmZrS3J2UEhQTXFwSDlDSFhqSmc5U3NIUXxBQ3Jtc0trajhLU3d6V2l3MFpMcTVGQ1Bqa0I0c2w1eDVxYmNiZlNsTm5Qd2NxSmxSWXkxUGE5c1pITzVZcVo0aVgxTFlLRUhNLXRJWkZoN2pzOEJHeGxZYnJ1NFRGVUxkODJNWDlvRXB5c0lBNGxFTElldkFydw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbiglittlegyms.com%2Fhow-to-optimize-your-gyms-google-local-search-and-attract-more-customers%2F&v=GG9H4PjjwvM" target="_blank" rel= "nofollow noopener">https://biglittlegyms.com/how-to-opti...</a></span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">Complete Facebook Ads For More Gym Members Tutorial: </span><span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto"><a class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" tabindex="0" href= "https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFc1ZXlhUXF0dk5RNWtfY204amVCNEt0VERyQXxBQ3Jtc0ttaGc5dzdoNFBhQWRKNzFYY19obTUxT3UtUW9jM1Q1b1FnblJWRS1jZEN0Z1I4LVRXenhtd096cnVnenFQVGtjQ2pickZFX2Q0VWpheENLcnJqMXFVaEhUSUtGblEyRmVtMWVFQnMtTGhUOVMwcHozaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbiglittlegyms.com%2Fcomplete-facebook-ads-for-more-gym-members-tutorial-2022%2F&v=GG9H4PjjwvM" target="_blank" rel= "nofollow noopener">https://biglittlegyms.com/complete-fa...</a></span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">Complete Instagram Ads For More Gym Members Tutorial: </span><span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto"><a class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" tabindex="0" href= "https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1hNeTZZYm9xYmdMNjhUVXpVM1FWb21zYThnd3xBQ3Jtc0trNnk3VmN1RVJKWTA1eEVzMEhkVFh1cG1DX3lrM0x0RmVfaW5EVmo4OGZxNGpQT0VyWDg5bWRGdm5rbVotOEFzS1hBYTBSalRZOHZBM3Fxc1hXemFRTGQ3Ym9McmdFZmhNMXNwLWJBbUt2X2t6YzFOTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbiglittlegyms.com%2Fcomplete-instagram-ads-for-more-gym-members-tutorial%2F&v=GG9H4PjjwvM" target="_blank" rel= "nofollow noopener">https://biglittlegyms.com/complete-in...</a></span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">Instagram: </span><span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto"><span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--highlight-text-decorator" dir= "auto"><a class= "yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" tabindex="0" href= "https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbm02Vy13djhEakFVZ3hMZE5xWVBfVVZwRERzd3xBQ3Jtc0ttakFTbjZjWWxPU19JellFT2xuaWVPUTBMMFg3VjZSbWdZRlZpZUxvbElsNHdmaTdBM0JvMFN6dGU0TGt4NFc2YmpUeUZUNXYzSl9vcVNtbmctRGdQVzN2bHBoZjlmUTUxRzNGTHRaeEVkX1hsaDRtVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fbiglittlegyms&v=GG9H4PjjwvM" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" aria-label= "Instagram Channel Link: biglittlegyms"> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--inline-block-mod"><img class= "yt-core-image yt-core-attributed-string__image-element yt-core-attributed-string__image-element--image-alignment-vertical-center yt-core-image--content-mode-scale-to-fill yt-core-image--loaded" src= "https://www.gstatic.com/youtube/img/watch/social_media/instagram_1x.png" alt= "" /></span> / biglittlegyms  </a></span></span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">Facebook: </span><span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto"><span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--highlight-text-decorator" dir= "auto"><a class= "yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" tabindex="0" href= "https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUd5QnRUSTRHLTRmRllLb0xQWGZXU3J5SlQ2UXxBQ3Jtc0trZ1dHTGRHdU5FUUVBbHFhc2VCalVnYmoybnpUUXltdW5BOWV5R0Q5WGU2aEhTdHRicGVxVGxEUmVxN1N3UWRjOHpadEQ4dVVSUTBBWnB1a3J6VXpQZFZRRjZHa09CaUdfUVJCOHlTQ2NGck5aTnI4UQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fbiglittlegyms&v=GG9H4PjjwvM" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" aria-label= "Facebook Channel Link: biglittlegyms"> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--inline-block-mod"><img class= "yt-core-image yt-core-attributed-string__image-element yt-core-attributed-string__image-element--image-alignment-vertical-center yt-core-image--content-mode-scale-to-fill yt-core-image--loaded" src= "https://www.gstatic.com/youtube/img/watch/social_media/facebook_1x.png" alt= "" /></span> / biglittlegyms  </a></span></span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">About us: If you're new to my channel, my name is Will Hurst. I'm the founder and owner of Big Little Gyms (</span><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir="auto"><a class= "yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" tabindex="0" href= "https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGM2a216UU1qMGR4WUdaUkEtUlNjWjNfNzRMd3xBQ3Jtc0trbERSd09kTmt6bzNSZGhZaG5QUDNmTHY2TmN6dFVMRVVQcWNzNEQzS294bjZWNFlXOVBVNmpGdVB2R2RJOU1GcjRCWExhcGRrMW5MOTFJZlhMQ0U1dUgxSW94Qk5zajFzdVIzTzk4aUJodnZ6ZnBhTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbiglittlegyms.com%2F&v=GG9H4PjjwvM" target="_blank" rel= "nofollow noopener">https://biglittlegyms.com</a></span><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir="auto">), a platform that helps gym owners scale their businesses with proven strategies and systems.</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">Whether you're just starting or want to take your gym to the next level, we're here to provide the tools, coaching, and expertise you need to succeed.</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">Over the past few years, we've helped 1000+ gym owners break free from the day-to-day grind and build businesses that run smoothly and profitably, with several hitting 6-figure profits and even 7-figure revenues.</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">Here's how I got here... I started in the fitness industry with my own gym and successfully scaled it to $1M/year using the same systems and processes we now teach at Big Little Gyms. Big Little Gyms was recognized on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list for our fast growth, which is proof that our methods work - not just for us, but for the hundreds of gym owners we've helped along the way.</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">Today, we've built a community of over 700+ gym owners, all benefiting from our proven framework to build and scale profitable gyms, without being tied to the business 24/7.</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto"> Timestamps:</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">0:00</span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir="auto">- Why Your Gym Isn’t Ranking on Google</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">0:23</span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir="auto">- The 4 Biggest Lead Generation Problems for Gyms</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">6:23</span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir="auto">- How Google Ranks Local Businesses in 2025</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">9:03</span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir="auto">- The Importance of Reviews & Reputation for SEO</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">12:40</span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir="auto">- Google Business Profile: The #1 Ranking Factor</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">17:20</span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir="auto">- Avoiding SEO Hacks & Black Hat Tricks</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">22:49</span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir="auto">- Step-by-Step Guide to Ranking Your Gym #1</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">26:00</span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir="auto">- Optimizing Your Website for Lead Generation</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">34:50</span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir="auto">- Building Local Authority with Backlinks & PR</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">42:03</span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir="auto">- Staying Consistent: Long-Term SEO Success</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">48:03</span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir="auto">- How Big Little Gyms Can Help Your Gym Grow</span></p>

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February 5, 2025

How This Gym Owner Went From Being Stuck For 7 Years To $60k/Month

<p>Ready to grow your Gym? <strong>Book a free strategy call with Big Little Gyms at <a href="http://BigLittleGyms.com" target="_new" rel="noopener">BigLittleGyms.com</a>.</strong><br /> <br /> For years, <strong>Jim Breuer</strong>, owner of <strong>Momentum Fitness</strong> in Eau Claire, WI, felt stuck—his gym was plateaued for nearly <strong>seven years.</strong> But instead of staying stuck, Jim made a <strong>game-changing decision</strong>—he joined <strong>Big Little Gyms</strong>.</p> <p>What happened next?</p> <p>🚀 He <strong>shattered</strong> his growth ceiling, hitting a <strong>record $60K month</strong><br /> 📈 Grew total revenue by <strong>over $80K year-over-year</strong><br /> 💪 Expanded <strong>personal training revenue by over $30K</strong><br /> 🔑 Discovered the key strategies to <strong>breaking free from stagnation</strong></p> <p>Now, Jim is <strong>actively working on buying out his partners</strong> and fully taking ownership of his gym’s future. In this episode, we break down:<br /> ✅ The <strong>mistakes that kept him stuck for years</strong><br /> ✅ The <strong>key shifts</strong> that finally unlocked growth<br /> ✅ How <strong>mentorship and systems</strong> made all the difference<br /> ✅ The <strong>next big steps</strong> for Momentum Fitness</p> <p>If you’re a gym owner struggling to <strong>break through a plateau</strong>, this episode is packed with <strong>real-world insights and strategies</strong> you can apply today.</p> <p>🔗 <strong>Subscribe, listen, and learn how to scale your gym smarter!</strong></p> <p>🎧 Available now on <strong>Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube!</strong></p> <p>🔥 <strong>Want to follow in Jim’s footsteps? Book a free strategy call with Big Little Gyms at <a href= "http://BigLittleGyms.com" target="_new" rel= "noopener">BigLittleGyms.com</a>.</strong></p>

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