09/02/2026
If Chris Cooper had to start a gym from scratch tomorrow, what would he do differently?
In this episode of “Run a Profitable Gym,” Chris Cooper and John Franklin build a gym from the ground up using everything Chris has learned from 30 years in the fitness industry.
They break down the decisions Chris would make about his coaching model, pricing, space, equipment, marketing and hiring.
Chris also shares the real numbers behind his plan. He explains how much he would spend on equipment, what he would charge, how he would find his first clients without paid ads and how many clients he would need to earn $50,000 in his first year.
If you are opening a gym today or wondering what you would change if you could start yours over, this episode will show you what a smarter gym launch could look like.
Watch the full conversation: https://twobrain.co/scratchFB