Are distractions keeping you from growing your fitness business? In this episode, Rick speaks with fitness industry expert Mike Arce about what makes a successful studio owner. Mike works with more than 60 brands at the franchisee level and is also personally invested in multiple Alloy locations.

Mike is the founder of Loud Rumor, a company dedicated to helping gym owners thrive. He shares his journey from fitness coach to entrepreneur and why he chose Alloy Franchise for its scalability, low startup costs, and high margins.

Rick and Mike explore the strategies that successful fitness franchise owners use to stay focused, grow their revenue, and lead their teams effectively.

He also reveals actionable insights on crafting strategic plans, maintaining focus, and training gym managers to drive growth.

Tune in to learn more about the traits of successful studio owners and the systems they use to keep winning.

Key Takeaways

Intro (00:00)

Loud Rumor and its Purpose (03:40)

Success traits of studio owners (09:34)

Why he chose Alloy (09:50)

Gym owner focus and strategic planning (22:58)

Final thoughts and future plans (34:05)

Additional Resources:

Connect with Mike Arce

- Loud Rumor – Coaching and masterminds for gym owners

- Instagram

- Built to Sell by John Warrillow – Recommended book on business structuring

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- Alloy Personal Training

- Learn About The Alloy Franchise Opportunity

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In this episode, Rick speaks with Alloy franchise partner Ken Campbell, a golf management executive who recently became an Alloy franchisee. Ken has shattered all our presale records by signing 130+ members before opening his location.

He shares how he transitioned from managing golf courses to building a successful Alloy fitness franchise business.

Rick and Ken discussed the service-first approach, the keys to leadership in semi-absentee ownership, and the lessons he learned from an unprecedented presale sprint.

Ken also talks about the importance of understanding customer motivations and building a culture of trust and consistency in his team.

Tune in now and get inspired by Ken’s success story!

Key Takeaways

Intro (00:00)

Ken Campbell's background (02:20)

Transition to Alloy Franchise (04:23)

Understanding the Alloy Business Model (06:25)

Service-oriented approach to business (07:33)

Advice for semi-absentee owners (10:31)

Presale success and challenges (19:57)

Location selection and future plans (26:33)

Future plans for multiple locations (28:52)

Additional Resources:

- Alloy Personal Training

- Learn About The Alloy Franchise Opportunity

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Building a successful franchise system is no easy feat. As Rick and Matt share in this episode, scaling a franchise requires more than just ambition—it demands intentionality, focus, and a deep commitment to the people at the heart of the business.

Reflecting on the HUGE milestone of awarding 300 franchises, Rick and Matt discuss 3 factors that have driven Alloy's growth and sustained success.

The backbone of any successful franchise is the franchisee. As Rick aptly states, "The strength of the franchise is the health of the franchisee." A thriving franchise system isn’t just about selling locations but ensuring franchisees are profitable and supported every step of the way.

This people-first philosophy permeates Alloy’s operations. Whether it's making time for one-on-one calls, providing tailored coaching, or building relational connections.

Franchising isn’t easy, but with the right mindset and principles, it can be incredibly rewarding.

Tune in to hear the 3 key lessons from awarding 300 locations and what’s next for Alloy Personal Training Franchise.

Key Takeaways

Intro (00:00)

Celebrating 300th franchise award (03:53)

Observations on franchising (08:03)

It’s all about people (08:21)

The importance of "Why" in franchising (20:41)

Keeping the main thing the main thing (20:53)

Gratitude and future goals (27:25)

Additional Resources:

- Alloy Personal Training

- Learn About The Alloy Franchise Opportunity

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If you haven’t already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!