Does anyone have advice for starting a gym or coaching business?

[mikefromnj]

I’ve been thinking about turning this passion into a living, but I know it’s tough. What mistakes should I avoid?

 

[marko_23]

Start with coaching before you think about a gym. I coached out of a rented corner of someone else’s facility for a year, and it let me build a client base without paying a lease and a pile of equipment bills.

 

[Amanda_R]

Pick a niche instead of trying to train everyone. “Strength coach for lifters over 40” gets clients way faster than “personal trainer for all goals” because people know exactly why they’d pick you.

 

[derek_91]

Don’t copy the big influencers’ path. Most of them make money from audience and brand deals, not from training people.

 

[justkevin]

I'd say start small and build your client base first. I wouldnt rush into renting a big gym before knowing if there's enough demand. That's a mistake I'd try to avoid.

 

[kev1984]

Know your numbers before you spend anything. Work out your monthly costs, your price per session, and how many clients you need to break even. If the math only works at “full roster all year,” it’s a risky plan.