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A gym owner stands in his gym and asks himself "what is my gym worth?"

How to Value a Gym: SDE, Multiples and What a Gym Is Actually Worth

Seller's discretionary earnings, multiplies, equipment liquidation value—we lay out everything so you know how to value a gym.
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An entrepreneur hands over a set of keys to another who bought the gym business.

How to Buy a Gym: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Buying a gym can be complicated—so we created the definitive guide to help you navigate your way through a gym acquisition.
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An exhausted gym owner holds his head in his hands.

Gym Owner Mental Health: Why Burnout Happens and How to Prevent It

We are in the hardest business in the world. Here are six strategies to help you preserve your most precious resource: your energy.
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Gym owner with text "Mental health strategies for gym owners"

Gym Owner Burnout Is Real: Here’s How to Deal

If you burn out, your gym dies. That’s why taking care of your mental health is the best business decision you can make.
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Chris Cooper's Comfort Zone Challenge worksheet with text "Expand your comfort zone as a gym owner"

Coop’s Comfort Zone Challenge: How to Deal With Big Biz Changes

Your comfort zone is like a muscle. Find out how to exercise it and become more capable of making the changes your gym needs.
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A confident gym owner stands in a gym, half of which is dilapidated and half of which is pristine.

Managing Change in Your Gym: How Much Do You Care?

Chris Cooper checks in with real talk to help you evolve as a gym owner. Fix the owner, and you'll fix the business, too.
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