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Podcast Summary

In this episode of Business Secrets for Gym Owners, Vince sits down with SPF Mastermind member Jason Maher, who went from closing his first gym in San Diego to building a brand-new gym on the East Coast that generated over $500,000 in its first 12 months.

Jason shares his journey of burnout, lessons learned from failure, and how he used those lessons to scale faster than any other gym owner Vince has worked with—going from zero to $63K per month in just one year.

His story proves that even if you’ve struggled, sold, or stepped away from fitness, you can come back stronger and grow a thriving business with the right model, mindset, and mentors

5 Key Points

1. Burnout at the First Gym
   Jason did everything himself for three years—training, sales, marketing—and hit a ceiling around $18K–$20K a month before selling.
2. Second Chance, Smarter Play
   When he opened his new gym in Boston, he hired staff within the first month, instead of waiting years.
3. Marketing as the Game-Changer
   By investing in digital ads and presale systems, he launched with 40 members and profitability from day one.
4. Retention and Referrals
   With a 2% attrition rate and creative referral strategies like milestone rewards and black card giveaways, growth became sustainable.
5. $500K in 12 Months
   In his first year back in business, Jason’s gym did half a million in revenue, proving that the right playbook works—even if your first attempt fell short.

Next Step

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Sick of Being Stuck Under $25K a Month?
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Podcast Summary

In this episode of Business Secrets for Gym Owners, Vince dives into the brutal reality of Stage One—that zero-to-$25K revenue grind where the gym lives and dies on your back.
Fresh off selling his marketing agency and hammering out 17,000 words of his new book Eight Profit Levers, Vince shares the exact moves any gym owner can use to escape Stage One and hit $35K–$50K a month.

He explains why staying too long in Stage One leads to burnout, why money problems—not lack of hustle—keep owners stuck, and how a few high-impact “profit levers” can change everything.

5 Key Points

1. Stage One Is a Grind
   Running a $0–$25K gym is like being LeBron on the court with middle-schoolers—you’re carrying the whole game.
2. Money Is the Real Trap
   You can’t hire help if you don’t have cash flow. Profit levers fix that first.
3. Raise Prices, Ring the Register
   A single price move—done right—can add thousands in recurring revenue overnight.
4. Leads on Autopilot
   Simple Facebook ads at a small budget can turn $1K into $30K in lifetime value.
5. Get Out Fast or Burn Out
   The longer you stay in Stage One, the harder it is on your body, brain, and family.

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Podcast Summary

In this episode of Business Secrets for Gym Owners, Vince shares a big money idea that any gym owner can start using right away. Fresh off selling his marketing agency, Vince reveals how simply inviting the professional service providers already in your life—like lawyers, accountants, electricians, or even your dog groomer—to try your gym for free can spark new memberships, strengthen relationships, and create unexpected joint ventures. It’s a grassroots strategy that proves you don’t need fancy ads to drive serious growth.

5 Key Points

• Leverage Existing Relationships
  • Your lawyer, accountant, electrician, and other service providers already know and trust you—invite them in for a free month and start the conversation.
• Tap Into Their Networks
  • These professionals often have deep connections and can introduce you to dozens of potential members.
• Barter for Win–Win Deals
  • Trade training for services to save cash and create long-term partnerships.
• Think Local, Not Just Digital
  • Facebook ads are great, but your biggest opportunities are often right in your own community.
• Create Joint Ventures
  • A single invite can open the door to corporate deals—like an entire office relocating near your gym.

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