Mar 23, 2026
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 needs a proper standard for what “good” actually is.
We get into the...
Mar 15, 2026
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-star standards across multiple Singapore locations, in a city where...
Mar 8, 2026
We welcome Jeff Bladt from ClassPass to answer some of the questions and concerns studio owners often raise about the platform.
ClassPass has its vocal critics, so we discuss some of the most common sticking points and areas of tension between studios and the platform.
For host Jack Thomas’ analysis of ClassPass’s...
Mar 5, 2026
ClassPass has become a controversial topic, with studios publicly leaving the platform recently. They say it damages pricing, brand value and the industry.
In this episode, Jack shares his honest perspective as a studio owner who has worked with ClassPass for years, as well as someone who has had extensive conversations...
Feb 24, 2026
At BASE, fewer than 2% of coaching applicants make it through the hiring process. In this episode, Jack breaks down the full 13-step system they use to find, test and develop world-class trainers.
We talk about red and green flags, vibe checks, observed sessions, how candidates handle honest feedback, and why most fall...