Best Mat Alexander Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 34: Embracing Technology: Transforming Massage Education with Greg May 51:56

10d ago51:56

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In this episode of the Handcrafted Therapy Podcast, host Julie Alexander interviews Greg May, a seasoned massage therapist and director of the massage therapy program at Parker University. Greg shares his personal story of overcoming a severe case of ulcerative colitis through massage therapy, which ultimately inspired his career change and lifelon…

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Ep. 33: Birth Support and Postpartum Wellness for Moms with Megan Prichard 48:47

1M ago48:47

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In this episode, Megan Prichard provides deep insights into the profound honor she feels in assisting women through childbirth and the critical support needed during the postpartum period. She shares valuable advice for massage therapists on assessing conditions like diastasis recti, and offering relief for breastfeeding-related strain. Megan also …

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Ep. 32: Discover the Art of Self-Care and Journaling with Julie Erickson 45:50

2M ago45:50

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In this enlightening episode of the Handcrafted Therapy Podcast, Julie welcomes guest Julie Erickson, a seasoned massage therapist and innovative journal creator. Dive deep into a discussion about the transformative power of journaling in achieving mind-body-spirit connection and self-awareness. Julie Erickson introduces her uniquely crafted journa…

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Ep. 31: The Gentle Power of Craniosacral Therapy with Marni Matyus 34:04

3M ago34:04

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In this insightful episode of the Handcrafted Therapy Podcast, I welcome an exceptionally experienced guest, Marni Matyus, to delve deep into the nuanced practice of craniosacral therapy and its profound connection with the body. As we explore Marni’s journey from skepticism to specialization in the realm of medical massage therapy, listeners will …

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E111: PEXIVAS Subsets with Mike Walsh & Mats Junek 39:27

4M ago39:27

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At ACR23 I had a twitter-disagreement about steroid tapers from PEXIVAS with Mike Walsh, the lead author on the PEXIVAS trial. He kindly agreed to join me for a moderated discussion. Loved hearing his perspective and have to admit he pulled me closer to his practice... but not all the way there. Longer podcast than usual but I prefer to release aud…

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E110: Rheum4Debate - Screening for RA-ILD with Joshua Solomon and Scott Matson 24:19

4M ago24:19

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Rheum4Debate is back! In this episode I moderated a debate between two pulmonologists about RA-ILD. As a reminder, Rheum4Debate is an Oxford-style debate show, where two debators disagree over a motion during 3 rounds of discussion. The motion for todays show was: “Asymptomatic patients with rheumatoid arthritis and high risk features for interstit…

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E109: Abatacept for Pre-RA - the ARIAA Study 16:22

4M ago16:22

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Nice study this week on an important topic. Can we prevent the development of rheumatoid arthritis by initiating DMARDs during a preclinical phase? Lots to discuss: what does it mean to be "pre-clinical?" How does this fit with other studies of this nature? Check it out! https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(23)02650-8/ful…

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Ep. 30: The Art and Science of Zero Balancing with Dr. Michele Doucette 54:58

4M ago54:58

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In this episode of the Handcrafted Therapy Podcast join Julie as she delves into the transformative world of zero balancing with Dr. Michele Doucette. In this episode, they explore the remarkable intelligence of our bodies, their innate ability to perform complex functions, and the profound impact of intentional touch on our overall well-being. Dr.…

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E108: Myositis Guidelines for Cancer Screening w/Alexander Oldroyd 16:04

5M ago16:04

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Informative podcast this week with Dr. Alexander Oldroyd, the first author of the recently published "International Guideline for Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathy-Associated Cancer Screening." The article itself appeared in Nature Reviews Rheumatology and provides what I think is a very useful framework for approaching this issue. Article: https://…

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Find Your Niche Expo - A Special Message from Julie Alexander 0:56

5M ago0:56

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Find Your Niche Expo: Saturday, February 24, 2024 Find your niche here! Get a demo done and check out all of the wonderful ways you can take your massage career to the next level. Demonstrations, product samples, snacks and drinks will be provided. 3303 N Central Expressway Ste 240, Plano, TX, United States, Texas To purchase attendee tickets ($5) …

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Ep. 29: Maximizing Earnings: Financial Insights for Massage Therapists with Craig Meunier and Brendan McBratney 46:03

5M ago46:03

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In this episode of the Handcrafted Therapy Podcast, host Julie Alexander welcomes guests Craig Meunier, owner of a Massage Envy franchise, and Brendan McBratney, a fellow franchisee, to discuss the ins and outs of the massage therapy industry. With valuable insights into the financial and professional considerations involved in choosing between wor…

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E107: Fragility of SLE Randomized Controlled Trials 13:17

5M ago13:17

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Quick methodology episode this week discussing the concept of "fragility" in randomized controlled trials of lupus. Really enjoyed discussing this paper and was grateful to have been a part of it. Get the text here: https://lupus.bmj.com/content/lupusscimed/11/1/e001068.full.pdfBy Michael Putman

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E106: GCA/PMR with Bhaskar Dasgupta 28:28

6M ago28:28

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Today I'm taking another twitter discussion into the podcast realm! Dr. Bhaskar Dasgupta has published hundreds of papers about polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis, including a recent publication in Nature Reviews: Rheumatology that piqued my interest (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41584-023-00976-8). In this podcast we discuss scree…

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E105: Autoimmunity Post COVID-19? 17:41

6M ago17:41

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Interesting topic and interesting paper this year, including discussion of observational biases, positive and negative controls, and interpreting data as it comes. Paper: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2810259By Michael Putman

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Ep. 28: Challenging Traditions: Robert Gardner on Mat-Based Therapy and Modern Marketing Strategies 1:19:46

7M ago1:19:46

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Dive into the evolving landscape of massage therapy in Episode 28 of the Handcrafted Therapy Podcast with host Julie Alexander and guest Robert Gardner, an expert in mat-based massage based in Austin, Texas. Join the conversation as they explore the challenges and opportunities in the industry, including the rise of niche services and the need for …

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Do These 3 Things To Crush The New Year's Rush In Your Gym 14:15

7M ago14:15

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Sometimes we need to be reminded more than we need to be taught. This episode is mostly highlighting what you should be doing in your gym, but in the context of the New Year. ______________ The 7 Money Models PDF Download Grab Our FREE ADS COURSE Run Profitable Fitness Ads & Get More Members In Your Gym Gym Launch Secrets FREE Book (Just Pay Shippi…

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E104: Sarilumab for PMR - The SAPHYR Study 18:35

7M ago18:35

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Important trial on the podcast this week! I take a deep dive into the recently published SAPHYR study, which evaluated the use of the IL6 inhibitor sarilumab for patients with PMR. A few aggravating quibbles but overall a very useful trial and an important step forward for patients with PMR. Article: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2303…

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Ep. 27: Inspiring Positivity and Growth in Massage Therapy with Ariana Vincent, LMT, MTI 45:08

7M ago45:08

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In this episode of the Handcrafted Therapy Podcast, host Julie Alexander is joined by the esteemed Ariana Vincent, a veteran in the massage therapy field with over 40 years of experience. Throughout the engaging conversation, Ariana shares her inspiring journey, wisdom, and passion for massage therapy, emphasizing the fusion of science and heart-ce…

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Ep. 26: Building a Sports Massage Empire: The Cross Function Sports Massage Method with Jenny Mapes 36:40

8M ago36:40

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In this episode of the Handcrafted Therapy Podcast, Julie sits down with Jenny Mapes, a former Olympic hopeful turned sports massage therapist and founder of Cross Function Academy. Julie first met Jenny at a lounge and was immediately impressed by her background in high jump training for the 2012 London Olympics. However, after not making the team…

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E103: Len Calabrese on Monoclonal Antibodies for COVID-19 22:25

9M ago22:25

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This week I took a twitter disagreement from the impersonal world of twitter to the podcast world of a back and forth conversation. Really enjoyed talking to Dr. Len Calabrese about monoclonal antibodies, FDA regulatory pathways, and life in general.By Michael Putman

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E102: Unintentional Unblinding in Rheumatic Disease Trials 11:31

9M ago11:31

11:31

Excited to share an editorial that I wrote along with Cody Bruggemeyer and Desh Nepal, two trainees with me at the Medical College of Wisconsin. We discussed what I believe to be a pervasive (but seldom discussed) issue in rheumatology RCTs: unblinding. I suspect many of our studies suffer from this. Have a listen!…

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Three Big Mistakes Gym Owners Make 11:05

9M ago11:05

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These are the three biggest and most common mistakes gym owners make from our experience. Hopefully you avoid them! ______________ The 7 Money Models PDF Download Grab Our FREE ADS COURSE Run Profitable Fitness Ads & Get More Members In Your Gym Gym Launch Secrets FREE Book (Just Pay Shipping) Become A Prestige Labs Affiliate (Up To 40% Commissions…

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Interview With Dane Drobny - From A Doubting Gym Employee To A Successful Gym Owner 33:53

9M ago33:53

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This time Cale is outside of San Diego interviewing a client about his 2 locations and his goals. ______________ The 7 Money Models PDF Download Grab Our FREE ADS COURSE Run Profitable Fitness Ads & Get More Members In Your Gym Gym Launch Secrets FREE Book (Just Pay Shipping) Become A Prestige Labs Affiliate (Up To 40% Commissions!) Join Us And 10,…

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Ep. 25: Evolving Techniques in Massage Therapy: A Deep Dive with Ke Kino Owner, John James 1:08:37

10M ago1:08:37

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In this episode of the Handcrafted Therapy Podcast, host Julie Alexander is joined by guest John James, owner of a massage academy. They delve into the fascinating practice of rebirthing and its impact on both the physical and emotional well-being of clients. John shares the transformative effects of applying light pressure to the dural tube and ho…

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Fill Your Gym In 90 Days 10:06

10M ago10:06

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These are the 5 steps to fill your gym to capacity in just 90 days. ______________ The 7 Money Models PDF Download Grab Our FREE ADS COURSE Run Profitable Fitness Ads & Get More Members In Your Gym Gym Launch Secrets FREE Book (Just Pay Shipping) Become A Prestige Labs Affiliate (Up To 40% Commissions!) Join Us And 10,000+ Gym Owners & Fitness Prof…

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E101: Pred v Colchicine for CPPD: COLCHICORT 10:49

10M ago10:49

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Happy to share the FIRST randomized trial in CPPD today. It's kind of a weird study but worth a quick discussion. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2665991323001650By Michael Putman

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Client Interview With Tato & Jillian Silva - Fitness In The Park Turns Into A Successful California Gym 33:08

10M ago33:08

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This episode Cale travelled to San Diego to interview Tato & Jillian Silva, a couple with an very interesting story. ______________ The 7 Money Models PDF Download Grab Our FREE ADS COURSE Run Profitable Fitness Ads & Get More Members In Your Gym Gym Launch Secrets FREE Book (Just Pay Shipping) Become A Prestige Labs Affiliate (Up To 40% Commission…

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How To Start A Gym Part 3 7:57

10M ago7:57

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If you're not a gym owner and you are thinking about starting a gym, this is how you should do it. Keep in mind, you don't have to pay the ignorance tax that many other gym owners had to. Instead of that, use this knowledge and save yourself time and money and become profitable instantly. ______________ The 7 Money Models PDF Download Grab Our FREE…

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How To Start A Gym Part 2 5:43

10M ago5:43

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If you're not a gym owner and you are thinking about starting a gym, this is how you should do it. Keep in mind, you don't have to pay the ignorance tax that many other gym owners had to. Instead of that, use this knowledge and save yourself time and money and become profitable instantly. ______________ The 7 Money Models PDF Download Grab Our FREE…

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How To Start A Gym Part 1 16:30

10M ago16:30

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If you're not a gym owner and you are thinking about starting a gym, this is how you should do it. Keep in mind, you don't have to pay the ignorance tax that many other gym owners had to. Instead of that, use this knowledge and save yourself time and money and become profitable instantly. ______________ The 7 Money Models PDF Download Grab Our FREE…

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Client Interview With Lindsay Mattingly - From Sleeping In A Gym To Owning A $39,000 A Month Facility 30:53

10M ago30:53

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This episode Cale went to Georgia and interviewed Lindsey to tell her fitness story. ______________ The 7 Money Models PDF Download Grab Our FREE ADS COURSE Run Profitable Fitness Ads & Get More Members In Your Gym Gym Launch Secrets FREE Book (Just Pay Shipping) Become A Prestige Labs Affiliate (Up To 40% Commissions!) Join Us And 10,000+ Gym Owne…

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E100: ADVOCATE Health Related Quality of Life 15:35

10M ago15:35

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This week I dive into the health related quality of life measures that were reported in the ADVOCATE study. I found them overall somewhat convincing and they have affected my practice. Have a listen and be sure to follow along. Find my work at ebrheum.comBy Michael Putman

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How To Start A Profitable Semi-Private Program 12:03

10M ago12:03

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If you own a large group training facility, this is how you run a semi-private program to make your clients worth more money and get even better results. ______________ The 7 Money Models PDF Download Grab Our FREE ADS COURSE Run Profitable Fitness Ads & Get More Members In Your Gym Gym Launch Secrets FREE Book (Just Pay Shipping) Become A Prestige…

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Three Key Steps To Beat Any Recession 10:38

10M ago10:38

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This episode goes further into battling the recession as a gym owner. ______________ The 7 Money Models PDF Download Grab Our FREE ADS COURSE Run Profitable Fitness Ads & Get More Members In Your Gym Gym Launch Secrets FREE Book (Just Pay Shipping) Become A Prestige Labs Affiliate (Up To 40% Commissions!) Join Us And 10,000+ Gym Owners & Fitness Pr…

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The Key To Creating A Successful Business With Leila Hormozi 32:19

10M ago32:19

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If you know Alex Hormozi, you know Leila as well and you also know that she has something to say about how to grow and manage your business internally to maximize your efficiency and profit. Take notes! ______________ The 7 Money Models PDF Download Grab Our FREE ADS COURSE Run Profitable Fitness Ads & Get More Members In Your Gym Gym Launch Secret…

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Client Interview With Menachem Benarroch - $120,000 Per Month From A 700 Square Foot Gym Facility 22:51

10M ago22:51

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This is another NY-based interview from a client with a very small, but extremely profitable facility. ______________ The 7 Money Models PDF Download Grab Our FREE ADS COURSE Run Profitable Fitness Ads & Get More Members In Your Gym Gym Launch Secrets FREE Book (Just Pay Shipping) Become A Prestige Labs Affiliate (Up To 40% Commissions!) Join Us An…

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Gym Business Talk With Alex Hormozi 44:15

10M ago44:15

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If you're reading this, you probably know that Alex Hormozi always drops a lot of useful gold nuggets whenever he talks about business. This time it is no different, so take notes and use some of his advice to get ahead in your gym business. ______________ The 7 Money Models PDF Download Grab Our FREE ADS COURSE Run Profitable Fitness Ads & Get Mor…

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E99: Hospital Problems 7:29

10M ago7:29

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Quick episode this week from a recent Perspective piece I had published in the New England Journal. Have a listen or a read! https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp2304828By Michael Putman

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Ep. 24: The Power of Kindness: Transforming Business and Life with Julie Alexander 19:58

10M ago19:58

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Discover the incredible power of kindness in business and life. From a viral marketing campaign to inspiring stories of transformation, this podcast will challenge your perspective on kindness. But what happens when kindness alone isn't enough? Find out, in this intriguing episode that will leave you questioning the true limits of compassion. In th…

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Client Interview With Wesley Chow - 500 Gym Members From DAY ONE 19:02

11M ago19:02

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Cale and Maggie went to NY to visit a client and talked about how he runs his business and his plans for the future. ______________ The 7 Money Models PDF Download Grab Our FREE ADS COURSE Run Profitable Fitness Ads & Get More Members In Your Gym Gym Launch Secrets FREE Book (Just Pay Shipping) Become A Prestige Labs Affiliate (Up To 40% Commission…

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GYM OWNERS, This Is How You Can Get Up To $100k In FREE Money! 35:48

11M ago35:48

35:48

This is a zoom webinar that Gym Launch organized while partnering with Exercise.com & TaxTaker to inform gym owners about Employee Retention Credit - government money that you are eligible for if your business went through the pandemic. ______________ The 7 Money Models PDF Download Grab Our FREE ADS COURSE Run Profitable Fitness Ads & Get More Mem…

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Four Things You Can Do To Thrive During Recession 9:36

11M ago9:36

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This episode touches on beating your competition during a recession and staying strong. ______________ The 7 Money Models PDF Download Grab Our FREE ADS COURSE Run Profitable Fitness Ads & Get More Members In Your Gym Gym Launch Secrets FREE Book (Just Pay Shipping) Become A Prestige Labs Affiliate (Up To 40% Commissions!) Join Us And 10,000+ Gym O…

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How You Can Grow Your Gym Past 150 Members According To Science 5:46

11M ago5:46

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This episode is about the Dunbar number. ______________ The 7 Money Models PDF Download Grab Our FREE ADS COURSE Run Profitable Fitness Ads & Get More Members In Your Gym Gym Launch Secrets FREE Book (Just Pay Shipping) Become A Prestige Labs Affiliate (Up To 40% Commissions!) Join Us And 10,000+ Gym Owners & Fitness Professionals On Facebook Follo…

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The One Onboarding Mistake That Gym Owners Make 7:59

11M ago7:59

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This is content from the Gym Launch archive. Ed and Cale show you how to properly onboard your clients. ______________ The 7 Money Models PDF Download Grab Our FREE ADS COURSE Run Profitable Fitness Ads & Get More Members In Your Gym Gym Launch Secrets FREE Book (Just Pay Shipping) Become A Prestige Labs Affiliate (Up To 40% Commissions!) Join Us A…

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The Best Way To Convert Your Gym Clients Into Long Term Commitment 11:03

11M ago11:03

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This is content from the Gym Launch archive. This episode helps you decrease churn. ______________ The 7 Money Models PDF Download Grab Our FREE ADS COURSE Run Profitable Fitness Ads & Get More Members In Your Gym Gym Launch Secrets FREE Book (Just Pay Shipping) Become A Prestige Labs Affiliate (Up To 40% Commissions!) Join Us And 10,000+ Gym Owner…

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E98: Key Opinion Leaders & ILD Guidelines 10:29

11M ago10:29

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Podcast this week discussing key opinion leaders (KOLs) and pharmaceutical companies. Please subscribe to my newsletter (ebrheum.com) and be sure to share the podcast with friends!By Michael Putman

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This One Mistake Is Costing You Money 6:40

11M ago6:40

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This is content from the Gym Launch archive. In this episode Ed and Cale show you how you can earn extra money just by charging differently. ______________ The 7 Money Models PDF Download Grab Our FREE ADS COURSE Run Profitable Fitness Ads & Get More Members In Your Gym Gym Launch Secrets FREE Book (Just Pay Shipping) Become A Prestige Labs Affilia…

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If We Had To Start A Gym From Scratch, This Is How We Would Do It 8:54

11M ago8:54

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This is content from the Gym Launch archive where Ed and Cale talk about what they would do differently if they were opening their gyms now after learning from their own mistakes. ______________ The 7 Money Models PDF Download Grab Our FREE ADS COURSE Run Profitable Fitness Ads & Get More Members In Your Gym Gym Launch Secrets FREE Book (Just Pay S…

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How I Scaled From 33 Members to 250+ Members In 8 Months 12:43

11M ago12:43

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This is Cale's story of reverse-engineering every step of the way to reach his goal of 250+ members. ______________ The 7 Money Models PDF Download Grab Our FREE ADS COURSE Run Profitable Fitness Ads & Get More Members In Your Gym Gym Launch Secrets FREE Book (Just Pay Shipping) Become A Prestige Labs Affiliate (Up To 40% Commissions!) Join Us And …

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Here's Why You Should Probably Charge More For Services In Your Gym 4:26

11M ago4:26

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If you want to provide the best service and get the best possible results for your members, you need to charge more. The more they pay, they more they pay attention, which is a win-win for everbody. ______________ The 7 Money Models PDF Download Grab Our FREE ADS COURSE Run Profitable Fitness Ads & Get More Members In Your Gym Gym Launch Secrets FR…

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