Welcome to the Fitness Business Asia podcast, hosted by BASE founder and CEO Jack Thomas - a show with a strong and powerful mission to raise the standards of Asia's fitness industry.If you're an ambitious gym owner, fitness manager, investor in the wellness industry or a coach that wants to get into the business side of fitness, this weekly resource will help you raise your game.
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About the host
Jack Thomas hosts Fitness Business Asia Podcast, a business show with 334 episodes published.
326. Why the World's Leading Gyms Will Look Very Different by 2030, with Jarron Aizen of Hapana
Jul 19, 202629mEp. 326
What will separate the world's best gyms from everyone else by 2030? We welcome Jarron Aizen, CEO of Hapana, to discuss why the company rebuilt its software from the ground up, and how the next generation of gym technolo
A New Global Standard and Award for Gym Equipment Design, with Benny Price
Mar 23, 202654mEp. 3240
Most gym equipment is still judged on the wrong things: Brand reputation, how it looks, or which influencer recommends it. In this episode, Benny Price of RTS Global joins us to talk about his new venture, Gym Equipment
What It Takes to Create Consistent Five-Star Experiences
Mar 15, 202643mEp. 3230
Linda Tang's WeBarre has earned multiple awards from The Fit Guide for both class and overall experience, making it one of the standout fitness brands globally, not just in Barre. In this episode, Linda shares how she ha
Is ClassPass Good for the Fitness Industry? With Jeff Bladt, ClassPass
Mar 8, 20261h 19mEp. 3220
We welcome Jeff Bladt from ClassPass to answer some of the questions and concerns studio owners often raise about the platform. ClassPass has its vocal critics, so we discuss some of the most common sticking points and a
ClassPass has become a controversial topic, with studios publicly leaving the platform recently. They say it damages pricing, brand value and the industry. In this episode, Jack shares his honest perspective as a studio
The 13 Step Process For Hiring World Class Trainers
Feb 24, 202617mEp. 3200
At BASE, fewer than 2% of coaching applicants make it through the hiring process. In this episode, Jack breaks down the full 13-step system they use to find, test and develop world-class trainers. We talk about red and g
The Expensive Financial Mistakes That Kill Gym Growth, with Albert Ramos Jr
Feb 15, 202657mEp. 3190
Albert Ramos joins host Jack Thomas to break down the financial mistakes he sees fitness businesses make again and again, and the numbers that actually matter. We cover the key metrics for single clubs and multi-site ope
The State of Singapore's Boutique Fitness Industry in 2026
Feb 9, 202621mEp. 3180
In this episode, host Jack Thomas digs into The Fit Guide's data from its 2026 Singapore launch, based on anonymous visits to the city's top clubs and brands. While some standards have improved, the data also highlights
Ringing the Bell at NASDAQ for the Health and Fitness Industry: The Athletech News Story, with Edward Hertzman
Jan 25, 202649m0
Host Jack Thomas is joined by Edward, founder Hertzman of Athletech News, to discuss what it takes to build a successful media company in health and fitness, what the industry can learn from other sectors, and what to ex
In this episode, host Jack Thomas breaks down the real trade-offs between opening your own gym and buying into a franchise. He walks through the questions you need to ask yourself around risk, control, systems, creativit
The Voice Problem Shortening Coaching Careers and Impacting Revenue, with Susie Millen
Dec 15, 202530mEp. 3150
Host Jack Thomas is joined by Susie Millen, founder of My Vocal Fitness, to unpack how widespread vocal damage is in the fitness industry, why it happens, and why it should be on every coach and manager's radar. They bre
How to Raise Your Prices Without Losing Members (And Maximizing Sales)
Dec 1, 202516mEp. 3140
Host Jack Thomas takes you through a five-step process on exactly how to increase your prices so that you minimize complaints and maximize sales. January 1st is the best time to do it, so now is the last chance to prepar
Selling Your Gym: The Playbook for a High-Value Exit
Nov 24, 20251h 2m0
Jack Thomas welcomes Mitch McGinley of Boutique Fitness Broker, who specialises in helping boutique fitness studios sell their gym for the best price possible. Every gym owner must consider what selling looks like one da
How to Turn Black Friday Into Your Biggest Sales Day of the Year
Nov 10, 202516mEp. 3120
Host Jack Thomas shares how you can turn Black Friday into one of their biggest sales days of the year. Jack breaks down his proven strategies to maximize revenue, create urgency without discounting too deeply, and build
A Vision To Build Asia's Biggest Personal Training Company — with CJ Lee of MOVE Private Fitness
Nov 3, 20251h 15mEp. 3110
Grab your tickets for CJ's upcoming Fitness & Wellness Business Virtual Summit happening on the 15th - 16th November 2025 Get Tickets Here: https://summit.movenation.asia/ We welcome CJ Lee, co-founder of MOVE Private Fi
Taking on the US Fitness Market & Singapore's Boutique Fitness Scene, with Fitstop Founder Pete Hull
Oct 20, 202547mEp. 3100
We welcome back Pete Hull, founder of Australian fitness franchise Fitstop. Joined by Singapore franchisee Clarence Teo, we discuss Fitstop's global growth, their push into the US that started in the heart of LA's fitnes
My Gym Was 'Mystery Shopped'. Here's What It Revealed (The Whole Truth)
Oct 13, 202518mEp. 3090
Host Jack Thomas' gym went through a full, anonymous 'experience evaluation' by The Fit Guide. In this episode, Jack shares the full truth on what the report revealed and how it's helped him improve his gym's experience,
How To Find & Recruit Industry-Leading Talent — with Russell Harrison of EliteFit
Oct 5, 202548mEp. 3080
Russell Harrison, founder and CEO of EliteFit, has decades of experience in both recruitment and as a fitness leader. In this episode, he shares his insights into how to find the best executive talent, as well as how to
The sales mistake that's destroying your business - and what to do instead
Sep 28, 202520mEp. 3070
The fitness industry is addicted to discounts and sales. In this episode host Jack Thomas tells you how this is damaging your business, and what to do instead. SHOW SPONSORS Our sponsors are helping us to raise the stand
How I Built Vietnam's Biggest Gym Chain Over 18 Years with Dane Fort of California Fitness & Yoga
Sep 21, 20251h 9mEp. 3060
Dane Fort, founder and CEO of Vietnam's biggest gym chain California Fitness and Yoga, has a powerful mission to make the country healthier and happier. With a fitness empire that expands beyond gyms into recovery and he
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Fitness Business Asia Podcast is hosted by Jack Thomas. The show is categorised under business (entrepreneurship) and has published 334 episodes.
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Fitness Business Asia Podcast has published 334 episodes.
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