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287. Eight big mistakes I’ve made running gyms (so you don’t have to)

287. Eight big mistakes I’ve made running gyms (so you don’t have to)

Update: 2024-12-22

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Being a gym owner is tough! Host Jack Thomas talks about eight big mistakes that have cost him over his 13 years in the fitness industry - so you don’t have to make the same costly moves.

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287. Eight big mistakes I’ve made running gyms (so you don’t have to)

287. Eight big mistakes I’ve made running gyms (so you don’t have to)

Jack Thomas