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VALIDATE
3 guides
Full Gym vs. Boutique Studio: How to Validate Your Fitness Business Concept Before Signing a Lease
Analyze full gym vs boutique studio formats, franchise vs independent costs, and use Esri tapestry d…
The 6-Week Presale Membership Playbook for Gyms and Boutique Studios
Run a proven 6-week presale membership campaign for your gym or boutique studio. Collect 100 foundin…
The Essentials: Validate — Fitness Gym / Boutique Studio
How to validate demand for a boutique fitness studio or gym: saturation checks, founding member pre-…
FORM
2 guides
Gym Equipment Sourcing Guide: Cardio, Strength, Pilates, and Flooring from Best Brands
Source the right gym equipment for your format. Covers Precor, Life Fitness, Rogue, Balanced Body Re…
The Essentials: Form — Fitness Gym / Boutique Studio
Waivers, insurance, and instructor classification for a fitness studio or gym, given the industry's …
FINANCE
2 guides
Gym and Boutique Studio Marketing: Building Your Brand from Presale to Grand Opening
Build your gym or boutique studio brand with Instagram Reels, Google My Business, ClassPass, referra…
The Essentials: Finance — Fitness Gym / Boutique Studio
Startup capital, breakeven membership counts, and cash flow planning for a boutique fitness studio, …
BUILD
3 guides
How to Legally Form Your Gym or Boutique Studio: LLC, Sales Tax, Waivers, and Trainer Certifications
Form your gym or boutique studio LLC correctly. Covers sales tax on gym memberships by state, liabil…
Multi-Location Gym Entity Structure and Founding Documents: LLC, S-Corp Elections, and Operating Agreements
Structure your gym or boutique studio for growth with the right entity setup. Covers holding company…
The Essentials: Build — Fitness Gym / Boutique Studio
Buildout costs, equipment financing, and scheduling software for a boutique fitness studio or gym, w…
BRAND
2 guides
Gym Location Strategy: How to Find, Evaluate, and Negotiate the Right Space for Your Fitness Business
Find the right location for your gym or boutique studio. Covers population density requirements, com…
The Essentials: Brand — Fitness Gym / Boutique Studio
How to brand a boutique fitness studio: a specific hook, community in class, real Instagram and TikT…
PROTECT
2 guides
Gym and Boutique Studio Pricing Strategy: Memberships, Class Packs, Personal Training, and ClassPass
Set the right pricing for your gym or boutique studio. Real membership rate benchmarks, class pack p…
The Essentials: Protect — Fitness Gym / Boutique Studio
How to protect a fitness studio: waivers, general and professional liability, instructor certificati…
LOCATE
2 guides
Gym Insurance, Liability Waivers, and AED Requirements: How to Protect Your Fitness Business
Protect your gym or boutique studio with the right insurance coverage. Covers general liability cost…
The Essentials: Location — Fitness Gym / Boutique Studio
How to choose a fitness studio location: foot traffic vs destination, parking, square footage by for…
PRICE
2 guides
Gym and Boutique Studio Startup Costs: Equipment Financing, Software, and Building Your Financial Model
Real gym startup cost breakdowns from $50K boutique to $500K full gym. Covers Precor, Life Fitness, …
The Essentials: Price — Fitness Gym / Boutique Studio
Membership pricing models for a boutique fitness studio: unlimited vs class packs, founding rates, a…
SELL
2 guides
Gym Member Acquisition: Google Ads, Facebook Ads, Referrals, and Corporate Wellness Partnerships
Acquire gym and boutique studio members with Google Ads, Facebook and Instagram ads at $8-25 CPL, re…
The Essentials: Sell — Fitness Gym / Boutique Studio
How to sell boutique fitness memberships: intro offer design, a trained conversion conversation, cor…
OPERATE
2 guides
Gym Operations Playbook: Class Scheduling, Instructor Management, Retail, and Member Retention
Run your gym or boutique studio efficiently with proven operations systems. Covers Mindbody and Glof…
The Essentials: Scale — Fitness Gym / Boutique Studio
How to scale a boutique fitness studio: fill off-peak class slots first, test a second location, wei…
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