Gym Owners Fitness Business Podcast With Mel Tempest

Mel Tempest

Fitness Business For Gym Owners

  1. 07/08/2025 ·  VIDEO

    Julian Barnes - BFS Network Industry Report

    The BFS 2024 State of the Industry Report is the only independently produced report for the boutique fitness industry that includes key insights and current fitness industry trends that help owners and executives manage their businesses and drive profitably. The BFS 2024 State of the Industry Report identifies the most common characteristics and business metrics for profitable studios.   Julian Barnes is the Co-Founder and CEO of BFS, a market intelligence and growth accelerator for beauty, fitness & self care businesses and, in that role, he serves as a strategic growth advisor to help BFS’ members achieve and enhance their profitability.  He has held marketing leadership roles at Velocity Sports Performance and Oasis Day Spa and later co-founded Body Local, NYC’s top networking platform for wellness professionals.    Barnes is also an educator who created New York University’s Institute in Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management; lectured at the Wharton School of Business and at Columbia University; and was a presenter at conferences such as the National Strength & Conditioning Assn, Health & Fitness Assn and the IDEA Health & Fitness Assn.  He has been featured in The New York Times, Men’s Health magazine and Crain’s NY.  He earned his BA from Tufts University and his JD from the UNC at Chapel Hill School of Law.   Contact Julian Download the report Discount code for those that wish to purchase the full report ($50 off reg. $249) Discount Code: Mel Contact Mel

    55 min
  2. Women Leading the Charge in Fitness: Insights from Industry Trailblazers

    10/31/2024 ·  VIDEO

    Women Leading the Charge in Fitness: Insights from Industry Trailblazers

    Welcome to the Women's Leaders Fitness Business Podcast, proudly supported by the Health and Fitness Association. In this exciting episode, host Mel Tempest catches up with industry leaders Laura Munkholm, President and Co-founder of Walla, and Wendy White, Chief Marketing and Partner Officer at DAXCO. Both are prominent figures in women's leadership. Join us as we dive into a dynamic conversation filled with insights and updates from the fitness industry over the past six months. Celebrate Wendy's inspiring lifestyle transformation and learn about Laura's journey with Walla, a groundbreaking software platform for boutique fitness studios. Discover how both leaders are pushing the boundaries of fitness technology and community engagement. We also explore the trends shaping the industry in 2024, including the rising influence of AI and integrated marketing automation. Learn how these advancements are helping fitness businesses thrive in a competitive market. The discussion touches on the importance of Google reviews, referrals, and the evolving dynamics of franchise operations. Finally, we delve into the topic of women's leadership in the fitness industry, examining the progress made and the challenges that remain. Wendy and Laura share their personal experiences and aspirations for empowering women leaders in the years to come. Tune in for an inspiring and informative episode that promises to leave you motivated and informed about the future of the fitness industry.   Contact Laura https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauramunkholm/     Contact Wendy   https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendywwhite/     Register for Las Vegas  https://www.healthandfitness.org/events

    51 min

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