Run a Profitable Gym

Chris Cooper
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Run a Profitable Gym is packed with business tools for gym owners and CrossFit affiliates. This is actionable, data-backed business advice for all gym owners, including those who own personal training studios, fitness franchises, and strength and conditioning gyms. Broke gym owner Chris Cooper turned a struggling gym into an asset, then built a multi-million-dollar mentoring company to help other fitness entrepreneurs do the same thing. Every week, Chris presents the top tactics for building a profitable gym, as well as real success stories from gym owners who have found incredible success through Two-Brain Business mentorship. Chris’s goal is to create millionaire gym owners. Subscribe to Run a Profitable Gym and you could be one of them.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    The Referral System That Keeps This Gym Full With $0 Ad Spend

    In this episode of "Run a Profitable Gym," fitness entrepreneur Daniel Purington reveals the system that produced these world-class stats at Woodslawn Fitness in Oregon: 170 members$350 average revenue per member36-month length of engagementDaniel serves his members in just 2,000 square feet of space and has capped membership: He accepts just four new members per month. To acquire the clients he needs to say at his cap, he doesn't run lead ads. Instead, he uses a clever Affinity Marketing tactic to "replicate" his existing clients: Daniel hosts "retention events" for current members and encourages them to bring their friends and family to the barbecue. Daniel and host Mike Warkentin dig deep into the affinity plan at Woodslawn to offer up tips to help you earn more hot leads and high-value clients without spending a dollar on ads. Listen, then plan your own retention-boosting event infused with a clever dose of marketing. Links Two-Brain Summit Gym Owners United Book a Call 0:01 - Intro 2:51 - Affinity marketing process 6:40 - “Seeding” Google reviews 8:56 - Tracking and annual events plan 19:30 - Dan’s ARM and LEG 23:55 - What to do first

    31 min

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    How to Find Your Next 10 Clients Without Paying a Dime

    When gym owners need more clients, most jump straight to ads, social media or complicated marketing campaigns. Another path will produce much better results faster. In this episode, Two-Brain founder Chris Cooper shares the zero-cost strategy he used to fill a new program at his gym in less than a week: affinity marketing. Instead of chasing cold leads, use affinity marketing to leverage your best clients' connections: their family, friends and coworkers. Chris explains how to organize your outreach with an Affinity Marketing Cheat Sheet, run goal reviews that naturally lead to referrals and follow up so conversations actually turn into clients. Chris' personal results: One text produced 16 clients. Don’t wait and hope members will refer their friends. Tune in and learn how to build a referral funnel that constantly produces hot leads and high-value clients. Download the Affinity Marketing Cheat Sheet and other free lead-generation resources via the link below. Links Affinity Marketing Cheat Sheet Gym Owners United Book a Call 0:01 - Intro 3:48 - The marketing bull’s-eye 6:37 - Affinity Marketing Cheat Sheet 8:49 - Goal review process 14:07 - Follow-up script

    18 min

  3. 12 MAR

    Don’t Hire a Gym Business Mentor Until You Listen to This

    Many gym owners hire the wrong mentor for the wrong reasons. They pick the cheapest option or someone who “really cares.” But "cheap" doesn't mean "effective" and caring isn’t enough. You need results when you invest in mentorship. Today on “Run a Profitable Gym,” Chris Cooper walks you through the Mentor Match exercise, a step-by-step process for identifying exactly the right mentor for you. The exercise reveals which coaching styles have actually worked for you in the past: Some people respond to drill sergeants, while others need questioners or explainers. The key is finding the style that matches your personality. Chris also covers the three non-negotiables when choosing a mentor: They’ve done what you want to do, they’re objective (not just supportive), and the investment is uncomfortable enough to ensure you do the work. Every coach needs a coach. Use the Mentor Match exercise to find the right fit. Download the free Mentor Match worksheet in Gym Owners United, linked below. Links Gym Owners United Book a Call 1:45 - Mentor Match exercise 13:01 - Find the expert 16:17 - Non-negotiables 19:48 - Do your due diligence 20:51 - A reality check

    24 min

  4. 9 MAR

    What's the Real Reason Your Gym Isn’t Growing?

    You have access to endless knowledge and resources, but you can’t seem to put it all together and fix your gym. Why? In this episode of “Run a Profitable Gym,” Chris Cooper walks you through the mind of a mentor—showing you exactly how they diagnose problems, prioritize solutions and guide gym owners step by step. He reveals the three reasons gym owners need more money: - Expenses are too high. - Number of clients is too low. - Average revenue per member (ARM) is too low. Many gym owners say, “I need more leads,” but that’s rarely the real issue. Chris maps out the actual problem-solving process so you can identify your biggest priority. He explains how to get more clients, increase retention and earn more per member. You don’t need more knowledge to grow your gym; you need clarity and a step-by-step plan. Links Gym Owners United Book a Call 3:24 - Earn more per member 8:44 - More clients, longer retention 16:51 - Understand your lead funnel 24:43 - The four marketing funnels 33:18 - Make time to grow your gym

    39 min

  5. 5 MAR

    More Leads in 60 Minutes: He Found the Leaks Most Gym Owners Miss

    Don’t let potential members slip away! Get the free “1-Hour Marketing Audit for Gym Owners” here.  Joe Rouse ran Two-Brain's  “1-Hour Marketing Audit” on his gym and uncovered gaps in his funnels—even after 12 years in business. In this episode of “Run a Profitable Gym,” Mike Warkentin sits down with Joe, owner of Breakaway Fitness & Performance, to find out what he discovered using Chris Cooper’s free marketing audit guide. Joe thought his funnels were dialed in. The audit proved him mostly right: His lead follow-up, Google Business profile and website all earned top scores. But the audit also revealed a few critical gaps: His social media posting schedule wasn’t being followed consistently, and his sales process needed better documentation for staff handoff. In under an hour, Joe walked away with a clear action plan to improve his lead generation and sales—so no more potential members slip through the cracks. Even experienced gym owners find problems when they audit their marketing. Joe plans to use this guide quarterly to keep his funnels and his sales process running smoothly.  Get the free 26-page guide via the link below and fix your gym’s marketing funnel today! Links 1-Hour Marketing Audit for Gym Owners Gym Owners United Book a Call 2:12 - No. 1 audit discovery 5:08 - What he’s doing right 8:33 - Getting recommended by AI 12:48 - Post-audit action plan 15:40 - Sales process improvements

    22 min

  6. 2 MAR

    The 1-Hour Marketing Audit for Gym Owners

    Your gym is leaking leads. But you can fix it in 60 minutes with this marketing audit. Get a free copy of the 26-page audit workbook here. In this episode of “Run a Profitable Gym,” Chris Cooper walks you through a complete one-hour audit of your gym’s marketing funnel—from lead generation to closing sales. He demonstrates the audit live with his own gym, Catalyst, revealing every problem he finds along the way. The audit covers four critical parts of the marketing funnel: Lead generation: Can prospects find you?Lead capture: Can they reach you?Lead nurture: Do you follow up?Appointments and closing: Is there a path forward?Most gym owners think they need more leads. In reality, they’re often getting enough leads but losing them because follow-up is poor, calls to action are unclear or sales processes are weak. Fix the leaks before pouring more water into the funnel. Tune in to find out what to look for and how to prioritize fixes. Just one hour of focused work can help you recover thousands of dollars of lost gym revenue.  Get your free copy of the “The 1-Hour Marketing Audit for Gym Owners” via the link below. Links 1-Hour Marketing Audit for Gym Owners Gym Owners United Book a Call 0:01 - Intro 2:26 - Part 1: Lead Generation 15:56 - Part 2: Lead Capture 28:05 - Part 3: Lead Nurture 38:21 - Part 4: Appointment and Close 49:40 - Results

    57 min

  7. 26 FEB

    From $0 to $16K Months: How This Gym Owner Became a Top Earner

    The median gym owner brings home $61,000 per year, but the owners on Two-Brain’s latest leaderboard earn between $189,000 and $357,000 annually. What’s the difference? In this episode, Mike Warkentin sits down with top earner Ryan McStockard to find out exactly how he secured his spot on the leaderboard. In 2020, Ryan took zero income in some months just to keep the gym alive. Then, in 2021, he invested in Two-Brain mentorship and rebuilt everything. Now he consistently earns over $16,000 per month from his gym. His biggest wins came from adding high-value services, such as personal training, and focusing on improving the client journey: Personal training makes up 34% of his revenue, and his clients stick around for a whopping 42 months on average. As a Two-Brain mentor, Ryan now helps other gym owners replicate his success. He’s also in the Tinker Mastermind, where he’s focused on maximizing his income and his lifestyle. His primary goal today is simply “to not miss family dinners.” Interested in becoming a Tinker? Email Joleen Bingham (leader of Tinker North America) or Lisa Palmer (leader of Tinker Europe) to learn more: joleen.bingham@twobrainbusiness.com or lisa.palmer@twobrainbusiness.com Links Gym Owners United Book a Call 1:07 - Gym overview & low point 5:02 - Revenue breakdown 7:24 - Finding Two-Brain 20:52 - Additions to Ryan’s NOB 31:13 - Retention secret

    38 min

  8. 23 FEB

    What the Highest-Paid Gym Owners Take Home Each Month

    The top gym owner on Two-Brain’s leaderboard takes home $29,767 per month. That’s $357,204 per year from a single gym location. In this episode of “Run a Profitable Gym,” Chris Cooper reveals the Top 10 net owner benefit (NOB) leaderboard—showing exactly what elite gym owners actually take home each month. What sets these owners apart? Chris shares their top tactics, such as nurturing leads, selling high-value coaching services and focusing relentlessly on doing the basics better. Other common tips include using Two-Brain's Prescriptive Model and knowing your data. One owner said: “Increasing my NOB has been a goal for the last three years. Every month I've been finding small ways to do that—adding semi-private training, training staff to take on lower value tasks and talking to other similar owners in Two-Brain.” Tune in to hear exactly how these gym owners earn consistent, sustainable incomes so they  can make an impact, make a profit and make it home for dinner. Ready to start your path to the leaderboard? Use the link below to book a call! Links Gym Owners United Book a Call 1:29 - Why NOB matters 3:21 - The leaderboard revealed 5:33 - Annual projections 6:13 - What they actually do 8:21 - The boring secret

    10 min
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Run a Profitable Gym is packed with business tools for gym owners and CrossFit affiliates. This is actionable, data-backed business advice for all gym owners, including those who own personal training studios, fitness franchises, and strength and conditioning gyms. Broke gym owner Chris Cooper turned a struggling gym into an asset, then built a multi-million-dollar mentoring company to help other fitness entrepreneurs do the same thing. Every week, Chris presents the top tactics for building a profitable gym, as well as real success stories from gym owners who have found incredible success through Two-Brain Business mentorship. Chris’s goal is to create millionaire gym owners. Subscribe to Run a Profitable Gym and you could be one of them.

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  • Creator
    Chris Cooper
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1.1K
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Run a Profitable Gym
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    Run a Profitable Gym

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