Fitness Business Asia Podcast

Vietnam is one of Asia's fastest-growing fitness and wellness markets, but where are the biggest opportunities, and what challenges do operators face? In the latest episode of our Asian Fitness Markets series, Jack Thomas is joined by Yves Preisser of YP Business Consulting to explore Vietnam's evolving fitness landscape. We dig into the established players and emerging concepts, to the challenges of finding talent, pricing strategies and the big opportunities for growth. We also explore the differences between Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Da Nang, and what fitness operators need to know before entering this exciting market.   SHOW SPONSORS Our sponsors are helping us to raise the standards of Asia's fitness industry. Show these great companies some support! Hapana, our preferred gym management software Ezypay, our preferred subscription and payment solution   NEWSLETTER For fitness business tips, insights and news - subscribe to The Fit Guide Newsletter   THE FIT GUIDE The Fit Guide helps you find and experience the world's best fitness clubs and studios; and helps clubs create incredible, five star client experiences every time. Visit The Fit Guide The Fit Guide on LinkedIn The Fit Guide on Instagram   GUEST RESOURCES Yves Preissler on LinkedIn YP Business Consulting   SHOW RESOURCES Jack Thomas on LinkedIn Fitness Business Asia Website Fitness Business Asia Instagram

Host Jack Thomas has been in Thailand for 22 years. Our guest Yves Priessler has extensive experience in the country's fitness and wellness scene. In this epsiode, they reflect on the big opportunities in Thailand fitness and wellness scene. We cover international gym chains shaking up the market to the modernisation of Muay Thai, as well as the fast moving fitness landscape in Bangkok, Phuket and beyond. We also discuss the gaps in customer service, staff training and gym operations, and why Thailand could be ready for a new generation of premium fitness and wellness clubs. Next week, we head to Vietnam - don't miss it!   SHOW SPONSORS Our sponsors are helping us to raise the standards of Asia's fitness industry. Show these great companies some support! Hapana, our preferred gym management software Ezypay, our preferred subscription and payment solution   NEWSLETTER For fitness business tips, insights and news - subscribe to The Fit Guide Newsletter   THE FIT GUIDE The Fit Guide helps you find and experience the world's best fitness clubs and studios; and helps clubs create incredible, five star client experiences every time. Visit The Fit Guide The Fit Guide on LinkedIn The Fit Guide on Instagram   GUEST RESOURCES Yves Preissler on LinkedIn YP Business Consulting   SHOW RESOURCES Jack Thomas on LinkedIn Fitness Business Asia Website Fitness Business Asia Instagram

Bali's fitness and wellness scene is now up there with the world's best. In the second episode of our Asian fitness markets series, Jack Thomas is joined by Yves Preisser of YP Consulting to explore Bali's booming fitness scene, emerging trends and what's next for the island's fitness and wellness industry. As well as the potential pitfalls of doing business there. If you're an investor, operator or coach in Bali, don't miss this one. Next week we'll be covering Thailand.   SHOW SPONSORS Our sponsors are helping us to raise the standards of Asia's fitness industry. Show these great companies some support! Hapana, our preferred gym management software Ezypay, our preferred subscription and payment solution   NEWSLETTER For fitness business tips, insights and news - subscribe to The Fit Guide Newsletter   THE FIT GUIDE The Fit Guide helps you find and experience the world's best fitness clubs and studios; and helps clubs create incredible, five star client experiences every time. Visit The Fit Guide The Fit Guide on LinkedIn The Fit Guide on Instagram   GUEST RESOURCES Yves Preissler on LinkedIn YP Business Consulting   SHOW RESOURCES Jack Thomas on LinkedIn Fitness Business Asia Website Fitness Business Asia Instagram

Indonesia is one of Asia's biggest and fastest-evolving fitness and wellness markets. In this episode, host Jack Thomas speaks with Yves Preissler of YP Business Consulting to explore Indonesia's wellness landscape and opportunities. This is the first in a new Fitness Business Asia series taking a closer look at individual fitness and wellness markets across Asia. Next week, we head to Bali - don't miss it!   SHOW SPONSORS Our sponsors are helping us to raise the standards of Asia's fitness industry. Show these great companies some support! Hapana, our preferred gym management software Ezypay, our preferred subscription and payment solution   NEWSLETTER For fitness business tips, insights and news - subscribe to The Fit Guide Newsletter   THE FIT GUIDE The Fit Guide helps you find and experience the world's best fitness clubs and studios; and helps clubs create incredible, five star client experiences every time. Visit The Fit Guide The Fit Guide on LinkedIn The Fit Guide on Instagram   GUEST RESOURCES Yves Preissler on LinkedIn YP Business Consulting   SHOW RESOURCES Jack Thomas on LinkedIn Fitness Business Asia Website Fitness Business Asia Instagram

Andrew "Doza" Handoa was working 100-hour weeks, struggling to keep his gym alive. Years later, a heart attack at 40 completely changed how he thought about business and success. In this episode, Jack Thomas sits down with the founder of Geronimo Academy to unpack what actually makes a profitable gym business, from building a brand that avoids price wars to improving sales, labour efficiency and profit margins. Doza also shares how changing his own business from chasing revenue to chasing impact led to 10x growth, and why the gym owners who win over the next few years will think more like media companies than traditional fitness businesses. A practical, no- nonsense conversation on building a gym that makes money without taking over your life.   SHOW SPONSORS Our sponsors are helping us to raise the standards of Asia's fitness industry. Show these great companies some support! Hapana, our preferred gym management software Ezypay, our preferred subscription and payment solution   NEWSLETTER For fitness business tips, insights and news - subscribe to The Fit Guide Newsletter   THE FIT GUIDE The Fit Guide helps you find and experience the world's best fitness clubs and studios; and helps clubs create incredible, five star client experiences every time. Visit The Fit Guide The Fit Guide on LinkedIn The Fit Guide on Instagram   GUEST RESOURCES Andrew Handosa on LinkedIn Andrew Handosa on Instagram Geronimo Academy   SHOW RESOURCES Jack Thomas on LinkedIn Fitness Business Asia Website Fitness Business Asia Instagram