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Fitness Business Asia Podcast

Jack Thomas
Fitness Industry
Customer Experience
Hyrox
Singapore
Entrepreneurship
Boutique Fitness
Community Building
Sales
Client Retention
Gym Management
Thailand
Bangkok
Public Speaking
Pricing Strategies
Personal Training
Classpass
The Fit Guide
Recruitment
Hospitality
Marketing

Welcome to the Fitness Business Asia podcast, hosted by BASE founder and CEO Jack Thomas - a show with a strong and powerful mission to raise the standards of Asia's fitness industry. If you're an ambitious gym owner, fitness manager, investor in the wellness industry or a coach that wants to get into the business side of fitness, this weekly resource will help you raise your game.

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Latest Episodes

What will separate the world's best gyms from everyone else by 2030?

We welcome Jarron Aizen, CEO of Hapana, to discuss why the company rebuilt its software from the ground up, and how the next generation of gym technology will fundamentally change... more

We sat down with Liv Billingham from Ezypay to unpack the biggest trends shaping the fitness industry across Southeast Asia.

We break down the opportunities and challenges in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand, discussing ... more

Most gym equipment is still judged on the wrong things: Brand reputation, how it looks, or which influencer recommends it.

In this episode, Benny Price of RTS Global joins us to talk about his new venture, Gym Equipment Design, and why the industry... more

Linda Tang's WeBarre has earned multiple awards from The Fit Guide for both class and overall experience, making it one of the standout fitness brands globally, not just in Barre.

In this episode, Linda shares how she has maintained consistent five... more

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Recent Guests

Olivia Billingham
Liv from Ezypay, with a background including Move Repeat and Keep Me
Ezypay
Episode: 325. The Future of Fitness in Southeast Asia with Olivia Billingham of Ezypay
Benny Price
Founder of Gym Equipment Design
Gym Equipment Design / RTS ecosystem
Episode: 324. A New Global Standard and Award for Gym Equipment Design, with Benny Price
Linda Tang
Founder of WeBarre
WeBarre
Episode: 323. How to Create Consistent Five-Star Experiences, with Linda Tang of WeBarre
Jeff Bladt
Executive at ClassPass
ClassPass
Episode: 322. Is ClassPass Good for the Fitness Industry? With Jeff Bladt, ClassPass
Albert Ramos Jr.
Expert in financial strategy for fitness businesses, with over 16 years of experience in the industry.
Stratego
Episode: 319. The Expensive Financial Mistakes That Kill Gym Growth, with Albert Ramos Jr
Susie Millen
Founder of My Vocal Fitness, offering voice training for fitness instructors.
My Vocal Fitness
Episode: 315. The Voice Problem Shortening Coaching Careers and Impacting Revenue, with Susie Millen
CJ Lee
Co-founder of MOVE Private Fitness and international speaker
MOVE Private Fitness
Episode: 311. A Vision To Build Asia's Biggest Personal Training Company — with CJ Lee of MOVE Private Fitness
Pete Hull
Founder of Fitstop, a fast-growing fitness franchise
Fitstop
Episode: 310. Taking on the US Fitness Market & Singapore's Boutique Scene, with Fitstop Founder Pete Hull
Russ Harrison
Founder and CEO of EliteFit
EliteFit
Episode: 308. How To Find & Recruit Industry-Leading Talent — with Russell Harrison of EliteFit

Host

Jack Thomas
Host of the Fitness Business Asia Podcast; BASE founder and CEO

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • Great gym specific and general guidence for the aspiring manager/business owner

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Guru
    3 years ago
  • Great show!

    This show's contents are truly fantastic. It has a wealth of valuable information. I wholeheartedly suggest this show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IAmMissTiempo
    Philippines5 years ago
  • Best fitness business podcast ever

    Helped me so much, thx jack

    Great podcast with Mike RC

    Loved it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Suhaibziyad
    Saudi Arabia6 years ago
  • Learn the fundamentals of a successful gym...

    ...from someone actually DOING it!

    In this industry there’s a lot of “talk” from people who haven’t actually run successful fitness studios. However, Jack is the real deal. Sharing insights & wisdom from his multiple locations, these so much value here for free.

    I run multiple locations, and have launched & sold fitness companies... and I still learn more from Jack and the podcast. Every gym owner should check it out!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    justindevonshire1986
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Spreading the word

    Jack is a pioneer in the East for all things fitness and business. Great show, great guests, great interviewing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Malzone SB
    United States7 years ago

Listeners Say

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Guests bring diverse perspectives from operators to franchisors.
Industry growth content is especially useful for sponsors targeting Asia's fitness space.
Strong focus on customer experience and leadership resonates with operators.
Listener feedback consistently highlights real-world relevance and actionable takeaways.
Polished hosting with practical, actionable tips for gym owners.

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325. The Future of Fitness in Southeast Asia with Olivia Billingham of Ezypay
Q: How is Thailand progressing with recurring payments and what should operators know when entering the market?
Recurring payments are being prioritized but banks can be challenging; PromptPay is a key method, and local partnerships plus a strong local team help ensure successful rollout.
325. The Future of Fitness in Southeast Asia with Olivia Billingham of Ezypay
Q: What are the key payment methods in Indonesia and the challenges for international brands entering the market?
Local methods like OVO, Dana, Gojek Pay are crucial; infrastructure is fragmented and navigating compliance and banking is complex, so partnering with local experts is essential.
325. The Future of Fitness in Southeast Asia with Olivia Billingham of Ezypay
Q: What makes Singapore the most established fitness market in Southeast Asia, and how does payment play a role there?
Singapore is highly cashless and trusted in banking, so operators must ensure seamless payments and local adaptation while building strong community ties to absorb competition.
323. How to Create Consistent Five-Star Experiences, with Linda Tang of WeBarre
Q: What is your proudest achievement?
Her proudest achievement is building a brand that becomes a happy place for both internal and external stakeholders, strengthening mood and motivation within the team and among members.
323. How to Create Consistent Five-Star Experiences, with Linda Tang of WeBarre
Q: What kind of leader are you and how do you manage your team?
Linda portrays a compassionate, empowering leadership style focused on psychological safety, empathy, and aligning staff with the brand values while maintaining accountability and clear expectations.

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This show targets fitness business operators, investors, and industry leaders across Asia, delivering practical strategies for growth, branding, and operations. Across episodes, it frequently covers studio guest experiences, franchise dynamics, pricing and revenue models, customer experience, leadership, and expansion into new markets. Noteworthy is the recurring emphasis on building strong teams, creating standout member journeys, and balancing growth with profitability in a fast-evolving regional fitness scene. The format often combines actionable frameworks with candid lessons from founders and executives, making it useful for listeners who run studios, gyms, or fitness-related ventures and want real-world benchmarks and templates for su... more

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Recent guests on Fitness Business Asia Podcast include:

1. Olivia Billingham
2. Benny Price
3. Linda Tang
4. Jeff Bladt
5. Albert Ramos Jr.
6. Susie Millen
7. CJ Lee
8. Pete Hull

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