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Run a Profitable Gym

Chris Cooper
Gym Ownership
Virtuosity
Productivity
Personal Training
Two-Brain Business
Work-Life Balance
Fitness Industry
Sales Techniques
Profit and Loss Statement
Burnout
3.3 Rule
Mentorship
Entrepreneurship
Family Activities
Marketing Funnels
Millionaire Gym Owner
Crossfit
Client Retention
Community Engagement
Covid-19

Run a Profitable Gym is packed with business tools for gym owners and CrossFit affiliates. This is actionable, data-backed business advice for all gym owners, including those who own personal training studios, fitness franchises, and strength and conditioning gyms. Broke gym owner Chris Cooper turned a struggling gym into an asset, then built a multi-million-dollar mentoring company to help other ... more

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In the last year, three marketing agencies have asked Chris Cooper to buy them out—and dozens of others have disappeared.

The average lifespan of a gym marketing agency is 18 months: They churn through gym owners, only to vanish, rebrand and repeat ... more

The 10th annual Two-Brain Summit happens June 6-7, 2026, in Chicago, and this year’s theme will change how you think about scaling your gym.

Today, Chris Cooper reveals the event’s headlining speaker—bestselling author Mike Michalowicz—and the “Powe... more

Tickets to the Two-Brain Summit are $200 off until Feb. 1. Get yours via the link below!

This year's headliner: Mike Michalowicz, entrepreneur and author of multiple bestsellers, including “The Pumpkin Plan,” “Profit First,” “Clockwork” and “Get Dif... more

CrossFit taught the world how to move, and now through MetFix, Greg Glassman wants to teach them how to eat.

In this episode of “Run a Profitable Gym,” Chris Cooper sits down with Peter Shaw, former CrossFit flowmaster and current head of the MetFix... more

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Recent Guests

Pete Shaw
Key figure in MetFix, previously involved with CrossFit as Flowmaster and seminar staff
MetFix
Episode: Can MetFix Save CrossFit?
Rob Sowden-Taylor
Owner of Ion Strength and Conditioning, Hyrox expert
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Episode: Hyrox: How to Use It to Generate Leads, Members and Massive ROI
Bill Russell
Co-founder of CrossFit Cleveland, experienced gym owner
CrossFit Cleveland
Episode: Hard Lessons From Nearly 20 Years of CrossFit Gym Ownership
Joseph Strada
Owner of Unleash'd Strength Gym
Unleash'd Strength Gym
Episode: Gym Funnel Hacking: 200 Leads and 60 Sales Appointments Per Month!
Toni Roy
Owner of Breathe CrossFit
Breathe CrossFit
Episode: Ask Clients These 3 Questions to Boost Revenue Today!
Brandon Stratton
Owner of Bell House Training Co
Bell House Training Co
Episode: Revenue-Generation Tactics From a Million-Dollar Gym With 600 Members
Tyler Quinn
Co-owner of Alchemy 365, fitness entrepreneur with experience building and managing gyms.
Alchemy 365
Episode: Going Huge: Serving 900+ Clients Across 2 Locations
Tim Caputo
Owner of OneLife Fitness and Nutrition and mentor at Two-Brain Business
OneLife Fitness and Nutrition
Episode: Pop-Up Session Generates $720 and 6 Leads in 1 Hour!
Oskar Johed
Owner of CrossFit Metis, CrossFit CYCLA, and Aspire Personal Training
Aspire Personal Training
Episode: Profitable With 15 to 20 Members: The Small Group Advantage

Host

Chris Cooper
Host and founder of Two-Brain Business, he transformed a struggling gym into a multi-million-dollar mentoring company, aiming to educate gym owners on achieving profitability.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 179 ratings
  • Entertaining, insightful, and actionable! 🔥

    Whether you’re well established as a gym owner, or just getting started carving out a profitable niche that’s ready to grow, this is a must-listen podcast for you! Chris does an incredible job leading conversations that cover a huge breadth of topics related to the ins and outs of building a thriving business you can be proud of with fitness industry leaders who’ve actually experienced success themselves. Highly recommend listening and subscribing! 💪

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ASobering
    United States4 years ago
  • Awesome Podcast!!!

    Chris, host of the Two-Brain Radio podcast, highlights all business, entrepreneurship and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    roweereyes
    Philippines4 years ago
  • Invaluable information!

    Thank you! Keep it coming.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AD Reach
    United States4 years ago
  • Awesome Podcast!!!

    Chris, host of the Two-Brain Radio podcast, highlights all aspects of business, entrepreneurship and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Clarisse Gomez
    United States6 years ago
  • Needs better sound editing

    Had a friend recommend this, tried to start with Brian Strumps short story and he’s constantly clearing his throat and making tons of crackling noises in the mic. It’s awful because you probably have some good content.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    loloooollolo
    United States7 years ago

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Listeners praise the actionable business advice tailored specifically for gym owners. They appreciate the focus on real success stories that offer inspiration and practical strategies. Many highlight the importance of community engagement and the passion that the host brings to each episode. However, some suggest that technical sound quality could be improved.

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Hyrox: How to Use It to Generate Leads, Members and Massive ROI
Q: What do you charge for a simulation?
We charge 60 pounds for a ticket, which is 30 pounds each for pairs.
Hyrox: How to Use It to Generate Leads, Members and Massive ROI
Q: How do you get 120 people signed up for this?
It's a combination of members and non-members, with members getting early sign-up opportunities.
Hard Lessons From Nearly 20 Years of CrossFit Gym Ownership
Q: What do you advise gym owners on staffing?
Hire people that complement your skills and fill gaps rather than hiring similar types.
Hard Lessons From Nearly 20 Years of CrossFit Gym Ownership
Q: What does it mean to prove the concept before you signed the lease?
You have to demonstrate that people are willing to pay for your services.
Ask Clients These 3 Questions to Boost Revenue Today!
Q: Did you see your ARM numbers boost after this right away?
Yes, even with clients leaving, our revenue stayed the same, which means our average revenue per member went up.

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Targeting gym owners and fitness entrepreneurs, this series is a rich source of data-driven business strategies and actionable insights. Listeners can expect in-depth discussions focusing on essential topics such as marketing tactics, client retention, lead generation, and overall business growth specific to the fitness industry. Chris Cooper draws from his own transformative experience and engages with successful gym owners to share their best practices and success stories. The unique angle of this series lies in its commitment to mentor gym owners on their journey to achieving financial independence, making it particularly valuable for those serious about growing their businesses in a competitive market.

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1. Pete Shaw
2. Rob Sowden-Taylor
3. Bill Russell
4. Joseph Strada
5. Toni Roy
6. Brandon Stratton
7. Tyler Quinn
8. Tim Caputo

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