3 MISTAKES to avoid when opening up a gym

[@SzatStrength]

Apologies for the audio, but I thought this video came out real decent besides that and wanted to put it out for you! Drop what keeps you going to your gym below and any other gym biz video topics you want!

[@Gcsm308]

at first i thought the noise came from my headphones

[@sethw7399]

Do a video on what you use for your hair.

[@rudyrich9817]

Hi you didn't talk about money, how much do You invest? What the cost of your location? Etc.... Thanks

[@SzatStrength]

@@rudyrich9817 that will be another video in the future. There is also more on that in my past gym series you can check out. Dive deeper in the channel =]

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[@grimtrigg3r]

Favorite things about my gym: Top of the line equipment Location Open 24/7 Unlimited choice of music It is attached to my house

[@SzatStrength]

Down the road I would like to be 24/7 in time... in time...

[@malonetravis5785]

Can't be shut down by Gretchen Whitmer

[@grimtrigg3r]

@@malonetravis5785 that too my friend, that too.

[@bammatthews9092]

My favorite thing about my gym. Is that we have 3 separate buildings. One for the general public, one for classes, and one for powerlifting and strongman (to keep the pedestrians from the animals) also a tight niche group

[@FreshTopEnd]

Very interesting can u tell me what gym that is and where?

[@TheCmc22]

That is sick! What’s the gym?

[@attaromeoakosah2270]

I have a local gym in Ghana, West Africa and i love it. I started small and now is the best local gym in my area. The location, the environment and equipment favors me alot.

[@kushsolo8268]

Hey I want to open one in liberia, where did you get the equipments?

[@Dadabajohn]

Where is your gym located bro

[@andrewharris3417]

Hi Joe my favourite things about my gym are -24 hrs opening Monday - Friday -healthy food and protein shakes available at the end of your workout -free parking -the owner is always nice and welcoming to all

[@steelfist43]

Thanks a lot man. As an aspiring future gym owner I find your and alan thrall's videos and advice very helpful and inspiring.

[@SzatStrength]

Awesome thanks for the support and watching the channel!!!

[@TheMarijuanaMonk]

Very generous of you to impart your experience which you have earned through trial and error, onto us. Thank you, man.

[@SzatStrength]

Just being real and transparent. Thanks for watching i really appreciate it!

[@srenelkrolesen7940]

When I go to my gym I walk past 3 other gyms (one is literally 100ft from my front door); I do this because I obviously love the gym that I workout in, but also because of two important things that they do. The first thing is that they notice me, every time I walk through the door they are chatty and says stuff like "oh you're here a lot this week" or "aren't you getting stronger" I really love that! The second thing is that they have a suggestion box that they ACTUALLY use! These things I really love about my gym!!

[@SzatStrength]

Being personable and caring to members goes so far! I would say that comes before a lot of other things. If you can make people feel special you are on the right track!

[@srenelkrolesen7940]

Excatly!!!! If they don’t do that I rarely feel welcome!! And I properly don’t show up there again

[@hugorivas4922]

Some gyms dont bother to make people feel good,a simple hi but the sad thing is they dont do it and its so important.

[@dylancruz7003]

Hi, me and my friends really want to open a gym when we get older. We are 15 currently. Thank you for your informing us of what mistakes we need to avoid in the process.

[@twoolf24]

dont wait

[@fxt363]

​@twoolf24 you are already halfway there youngster. All the best👌🏾

[@josiahcanterbury1741]

Learning from other people's mistakes is valuable. I like that that he isn't prideful about mistakes. Learn what to do and what NOT to do.

[@isaiahtindal5755]

The owners at my gym are incredibly passionate about serving the community, always adding stuff to cater to all guests. The way they run the gym has inspired me deeply to try my best to start my own thing! Thankyou for providing videos to help me on my journey they are helpful 🤘🏼💪🏼

[@samuelnoriega8113]

Have home gym: Quite and no waiting ! I can take as long as I want to finish my workout and obviously... Concentrate more during the lifts !

[@rigrena]

my fav things at my gym are the people, being surrounded by people who are like me. We recognize each others hard work :D if that makes sense. I really want to open up a gym later in life, and I'm starting to do research now :) I'm not a coach, nor have I been training all my life, just the past 4 years actually, I defeated my own obesity problem and truly grew to love exercising, met a lot of amazing people at the gym, I get emotional thinking about it all man.. XD So as I have had help, I wish to help someone one day in a similar way :) Thanks for the video :D

[@drivera1504]

Thank you man. It’s about the vibe and the people at the gym for me. Even tho I can’t hear anyone bc my headphones are in, I definitely enjoy seeing someone hit a new PR or going until failure and getting the last one up.

[@cranki6316]

I have a home gym. I love that I don't have to see people and that when I'm done I have a 10 foot walk to get home. Also no shitty "music."

[@bigtony4829]

No idiots except for the owner ....lol Seriously I prefer working out at home because all the gyms by me are full of idiots posing and making a scene or walking / strutting around like a bad arse

[@yt19xx82]

I’m 22 and I’m looking in to opening a gym. What are the steps I should be taking in terms of money? And how much money should I have saved up before opening a gym or consulting private lenders?

[@adrianblok9409]

Favorite thing about my gym is location, everyone is comfortable doing their own thing, and the outdoor space for all the big compound (both Oly and PL) movements is almost always open and comfortable, plus being in the Marines having everyone on a equal plane outside of uniform is always a nice change of pace

[@beckycheruiyot6471]

how long did it take you to save for the gym?

[@OlMoldy]

The parking at my gym is pretty good. There's a steep set of stairs leading to the facility though. Such a pain when you obliterate your legs

[@coachchrisekwueme]

Thanks man... Good insight... Favorite things about my gym: Location, Has equipment I like, Good atmosphere, competitive Price

[@Mjao519]

Freedom is my No1. Having a garage gym lets me train without having to argue over the equipment and noone is judging me based on me mixing bodybuilding and strongman (-woman)

[@3vilplayer433]

Being open 24/7 was a big thing for me.. I work till 3am and liked going to the gym after work to clear my mind... Plus there isn't much ppl that go that late so I get to have the place to myself..

[@Droppinthehammer]

I am both an Olympic weightlifter and a powerlifter. I want to be able to train for both sports in the same gym. I like my gym because it has a separate room for Oly lifting and crossfit. I may be one of the few people who would disagree with you about only promoting your one niche. It's taken me many years to find a gym that caters to all lifting sports.

[@apphacker]

You know, this video also kind of helps people choose a gym. If the gym you're considering is in a retail space maybe it means that you wont be able to drop weights, it may be a gym that wont let you do explosive movements like clean & jerks, throwing medicine balls against the wall, and may not fit your goals. Also the bit about opening a gym with a niche is also good advice for gym choosers, we should all consider the kind of gym we want to go to. What kind of equipment do they have, what are their policies, what are their classes, what are they good at training? Great video.

[@wahyuhidayat3454]

Thank you for a "not boring" explanations... love it

[@jeremy_atlas_strong_]

This was incredibly helpful, things I had already thought about, but it was good to hear I was on the right track

[@PhatsMahoney88]

The business content is great and it gets my head on the right track. For the time being, I'm a rising part in a health and wellness store. We supply your herbs and supplements while I handle the fitness and weight lifter's supplements. Some day I'd like to pair the store with a gym of our own or even our own Anytime Fitness to get things going. But videos like this help me to get my head thinking in a specific direction so when the day finally comes, I know exactly what sort of equipment and floor space I want to provide our clients before sending them next door. Thanks, man.

[@kaattiiex]

The vibe is the most important thing

[@nancearce2534]

Thank you for the advice because I’d definitely make the mistake of having my floors coming apart because of heavy weights hitting the ground 😭 didn’t even cross my mind.

[@gostrainingsystems]

Really helps me out. Planning to open a strength and conditioning gym in the future! Thanks again!

[@SzatStrength]

Awesome glad you enjoyed! What other content on this subject would you like?

[@josiahcriswell5585]

Could you get detailed about opening a business in general?? What size is your market? I'm about to take the dive with a CPA practice

[@lockdowngym1554]

Favourite thing about my home gym is that it has everything that I need to do a workout. The equipment is great, it's safe and suits my needs.

[@jessicakerr2047]

Can you do a video on females running a gym. I do kickboxing and Mhauy Thai and my cousin runs the club on his own and does really well. So would you do a video on what people think about female trainers because I want to teach martial arts and do PT (don't know what sector yet maybe weight loss or strength and conditioning). It would really help me out. Thanks

[@brentnahmias44]

The 5 am regulars all know the key lockbox code. So if the gym is "open" on a holiday from 9 am to 4 pm, it doesn't matter I can still go in at 5 am and do my work.

[@ashleykissane93]

100% the equipment. I love the constant updates made, investments and replacing older equipment.

[@ojc8203]

So Ashley I have an idea for you, big box gym with a lot of units and you will get what you looking 4. 🤷‍♂️

[@bryanm524]

What I love about the gym I go to is the atmosphere and the vibe in there. Just love going to Crunch Fitness. Ive been thinking of opening a gym I. The future because I love fitness and would be an honor if I could help people accomplish their goals.

[@pinkpantherpuller]

It's a general commercial gym but it had daycare during set hours. Single dad for 4 years and that's the one of the only ways I can get to the gym.

[@joncena168]

I want to do a sport gym but this still helps! Thanks bro!!!

[@Vlad_Kalashnik]

??? This is a sport ...

[@jrock-xs9vp]

Very great information I’m into the boxing and powerlifting. As my setup in my basement. I don’t go to gym no more I have boxers coming by I train when I can . I think there’s a shortage of gyms with a deadlift platform, and let’s play some great music get pumped

[@champ5866]

Excellent stuff, thank you. i'm glad i bumped into your page. I like the 1 sentence description advise.....good stuff

[@TheDecado316]

great video Joe. The best attributes of the gym i train at is atmosphere community feeling. allowed to play my rock music on the speakers its not a chain gym so any problems you speak straight to the owner. keep those vids coming

[@vibekbhattacharjee5225]

This video helped me a lot and now it gives me enough confidence to open up a Gym.

[@Luisitocisneros05]

Did you end up opening up a gym?

[@zeetyg]

Atleast you know the dedication gym users have. These city and commercial facilities have the worst hours and take way too many holidays. I want to have a gym that’s available to dedicated gym goers that need to avoid the crowds and have the necessary equipment.

[@dannyringo2515]

very informative video brother! Great stuff! Thank you for the awesome info!

[@ELLABAKFITNESS]

Thanks for the info! I am starting my studio and feeling excited and overwhelmed. This video is very helpful

[@bechirbejaoui3687]

Hello How are you did you started your studio? How is everything going with you? I'm starting mine in 3 months and would appreciate to hear your experiences 🙏

[@1bigimpact]

I appreciate your videos I just watched 4 of them we are similar. Your tubers and also been at it 4 4 or 5 years I am eager to open a place to help people lose weight thank you again for all the great work

[@petersifuentez6420]

100% on the price. I love Fitness 19, however, there aren't as many locations in Texas compared to LA Fitness.

[@iandavies7991]

60 members? How much do you charge your members? That unit would cost in the UK about £4k per month plus rates. Just curious as I am thinking bout opening up a gym. Your gym is very unique and original, niche even, so I imagine you can charge a decent fee but just trying to figure out how to run a gym without needing hundreds of members. I run a leisure club/gym now but not my own.

[@lais8923]

Third location? Wow! That takes a lot of resilience and patience just to keep going on. I bet u took valuable lessons from it.

[@SzatStrength]

Thank you. It’s been no easy task (still Isn’t ) just got to keep pushing.

[@lais8923]

Szat Strength i appreciate your honest answer, not many youtubers tell the naked truth.

[@stephaneronycasseus7141]

Thanks a whole Lot but the community is what I love mostly into my facility .

[@pedromontoya2865]

The one thing that I do not like about many gyms is the limited amount of strength training equipment. It's the worst . I want a gym in my city that has bountiful amount if equipment so people arent waiting for a certain machine to be available.

[@ront2457]

My gym owner is an azzhole but I can curl in the squat rack...I workout at home...Love your channel. You always have great info and energy

[@michaelsofine]

Another thing is it could be what they don’t do as much as what they do. For example, like not being mean. Could bring back clientele. (Bad word of mouth)

[@jenniferc925]

thank you for sharing your experience. question before opening my first gym would it be wise to first build a clientele base in person, instead of initially relying solely on marketing to get the gym off the ground running? I would think I would need to build a clientele base enough to cover a big portion of the monthly lease.... What do you recommend?

[@ricoconti3141]

Marketing Marketing Marketing and sales people for a profitable Gym. Been in the business for 20 years.

[@maykeljayme3143]

Very impormative. Thank you

[@peniqalodamu5283]

Great starter pack to every aspiring gym owner.

[@thomasdhdh]

Do you have any tips on locations? out of town? close to town, city center? as far away from all the other gyms as possible? close to the niche? close to public transport?

[@nyreegant6184]

Hey I been watching your videos consistently and taking notes on pretty much everything im a female an what I want to do is kinda slightly different in the sense where I’m focusing on senior citizens specifically an I just really would love advice on what exactly would be my niche an if u can give me any extra pointers on where to start and how to get my name out there BEFORE I open a gym I would greatly appreciate it . I love your videos an your advice definitely is not in vain thank you thank thank you

[@scottb4767]

I don't have to shower before going; no waiting for equipment; my choice of music. and I don't have to leave the house to get there! Great video by the way!

[@SzatStrength]

I would like to eventually have showers in my facility!

[@sharat3490]

Gym i go to, good equipment, very affordable, good views the gyms on 12th floor, but the bad part is gets overcrowded in rush hour

[@cw155]

Awesome video mate. Can anyone advise on the best process for social media management or advertising ? Your help would be greatly appreciated thanks !

[@Freeweightj]

Thank you for this!

[@SquatSimp]

Third location? Hell yeah dude. Good work

[@bmstylee]

5000 sq/ft. I'm 1/12 from having the Den. I love my gym. The kitchen and bathroom are within walking distance. Only metal is on the stereo. And the gear is good quality. I love my new Rogue rack and Rogue bars. Also. How are the Titan iron plates holding up? Do they fit the bars properly? Think those will end up being what I get for iron plates.

[@thegarrobo2837]

Hey bro because of you I also want to open a gym, the idea of being your own boss and doing what you love made me conclude to open a gym in the future. For the name I was thinking “Butterfit” and the slogan “burning the butter right off.” It’s going to be a strength and fat loss gym. What do you think of the name?

[@SzatStrength]

It doesn’t matter what I think YOU got to love it :))) I’m just glad you are making the moves and doing it!!

[@thegarrobo2837]

Szat Strength thank you for the encouragement I appreciate it 💪🏿🙏🏽

[@ghettotroof]

large sauna. like one i can jump around in and warmup in -- that's something that my gym has

[@ryan22hutch]

Great advice buddy - I’m over in Yardley PA. Question, what is the max comfortable amount of members you can fit inside your space? From other videos of your gym it looks like it’s two separate 2500 sq ft areas? I’m looking at a few spaces but about 1500-2000 sq ft to start.

[@paulshortall6734]

Gyms in urban areas usually have a mix of people with different goals etc which is interesting

[@AudreyTobias444]

Appreciate the video bro!

[@tesiemarie8942]

Hahaha! Do you feel that!? I feel that, feels good.. lol!! Love it!!

[@joyogude]

Super useful. Thanks

[@bishopm4401]

Yo it said 58 seconds ago when I clicked on the video cool

[@SzatStrength]

WAHOOOO epic!! Thanks for being first!

[@bishopm4401]

Szat Strength of course man! You keep putting out good content and I’ll keep rushing over lol

[@jackpopa729]

I'm just tryna have an eleiko platform in my garage with a set of plates bars and a rack

[@georgeford6506]

Love the shelves bro

[@finditmakeitliftit]

The thing I love about my gym is, I've built most of my home gym equipment myself. I find and scrounge things that I can turn into equipment. Can be as simple as Kegs or more involved like a Log or farmers. I am Mr Find it, Make it, Lift it😂😂😂

[@combatbaseflint9786]

Just opened Combat Base Flint

[@greggfitness3459]

I’m thinking of opening up my own gym in the Middle East. I’m starting to plan everything out.

[@richtexas4431]

I’m looking to open my own gym too. How isit going for you? Have you found your niche?

[@greggfitness3459]

@@richtexas4431 at the moment I need a license to open up a gym. Still brainstorming ideas of my niche.

[@richtexas4431]

@@greggfitness3459 what licenses do you need to open a gym?

[@greggfitness3459]

@@richtexas4431 there’s a thing called trading license that you need. It’s really pricey for me right now.

[@SigmaDG]

Did you say you had 60 members? How do you make additional money to offset the cash burn during client acquisition. Also, how do you set membership fees?

[@thomasdhdh]

I go to the gym because i recently moved and am still planning my home gym shed in the garden.

[@SzatStrength]

nice nice!!! Garage gyms or shed gyms are awesome

[@the1andonlybarbarian716]

I definitely have a question I am starting from scratch im more focused on body building but my partners are excited about other projects we do have a basement that can handle the heavy weights. The 1st floor is 5200sqft the basement is just about that size with a high ceiling so I want the heavy weights the squat racks the benches even dumbbells but the 1 st i want stationary equipment that don't need a person to slam all the weights down. The 3rd floor would require little stuff like bikes or certain other things is this a good idea moving forward?

[@Forgottenfren]

I drive by that area all the time

[@Husky_Shane_BassHead]

what is the monthly rate for this place? 60 members? how does that bring in enough revenue to make money?

[@Con10derRegimeBoxing]

Good stuff bro

[@yourhealthisyourwealth3216]

Thank u so much for this u are very smart

[@alanpadgett3213]

The various equipment types to provide variations in exercises. That said, you have to have larger space for this.

[@SzatStrength]

this is true, but having lots of options is always good for members!

[@mikem9000]

When you opened your first gym, did you take out a small business loan?

[@tjcogger1974]

He did. He mentioned it in another video.

[@chriscc621]

Do you suggest we stay up alot of money to open a gym? Do you recommend a college degree as well?

[@maddenwigley3318]

Any coffee that clear is tea buddy

[@Rocket4ce]

The quality of the equipment and variety of it. It gets old quick when it's the same thing every day.

[@ahmedgoldengoals]

Which is more profitable in 2022: Gym Box or Studio ?!

[@masterchief4868]

There is a wrid noise in the background but good video

[@GymReview4U]

Love the vid...

[@jamiecook447]

Community and health support

[@davelezewski1868]

How exactly do you make sure that dropping heavy weights is suitable for the building ?

[@maddenwigley3318]

By dropping them

[@otgenius]

Do you do consulting?

[@sabertoothwallaby2937]

Video starts at 2:20

[@hobomctavish9707]

Aquaman's gym looks awesome! And he cut his hair! Loving the videos Joey. Keep fighting the good fight 😊

[@glengibbon3369]

Very helpful

[@SzatStrength]

glad I could help! Thanks for watching. What other questions do you have on the biz topic?

[@pullingiron9180]

Pros: 24 7 365 Equipment availability Cons Music Ceiling height Lack of boxing bag and rope

[@letshavefun5210]

Do gym always have to have shower rooms or not