Welcome back to The Profit Lifestyle for Fitness Entrepreneurs with your hosts, Scott Carpenter and Andy Boimila!

In this episode, Scott and Andy dive into their personal libraries and reveal the 10 most impactful books that shaped their business success, leadership skills, personal growth—and even how they view money, marketing, and life itself.

💡 If you've ever wondered which books are actually worth your time (and not just hype), this episode is your shortcut to the real game-changers.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Why re-reading the right books beats reading a hundred new ones

✅ Scott’s go-to book for surviving his darkest entrepreneurial moments

✅ Andy’s early wake-up call that "owning a business" is not the same as "having a job"

✅ The philosophy that makes obstacles your greatest advantage

✅ How Extreme Ownership and Radical Candor reshaped their leadership styles

✅ Why you need to "build your business to sell"—even if you never plan to sell

✅ The marketing frameworks that actually moved the needle

✅ Financial philosophies that make your money work for your lifestyle, not just retirement

✅ How to get 10X growth without burning out

Scott’s Top 5 Books:

• The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday
• The One Thing by Gary Keller
• Expert Secrets by Russell Brunson
• 10x is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan
• Killing Sacred Cows by Garrett Gunderson
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Andy’s Top 5 Books:

• Built to Sell by John Warrillow
• Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink
• Radical Candor by Kim Scott
• Traction by Gino Wickman
• Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller
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Whether you're just starting your journey or already scaling your business, these books—and the lessons inside them—can save you years of trial and error.

🎯 Pro Tip: Don't just read these books—implement them. True success comes from action, not just knowledge.

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🔥 Let’s turn your fitness business into the launchpad for real freedom. Let’s go!

🏢 The Wealth-Building Strategy No One’s Talking About 🏢

Welcome back to The Profit Lifestyle for Fitness Entrepreneurs with your hosts Scott Carpenter and Andy Boimila!

In today’s episode, we dive deep into commercial real estate—and why owning the building your gym is in could be the smartest (and most lucrative) business decision you’ll ever make.

💸 Still paying rent? You might be missing out on a wealth-building machine hiding in plain sight. Scott and Andy break down how gym owners can build long-term financial freedom by making smart real estate moves—even if they’re starting with bad credit or no money down.

Whether you’re just starting out or you're a few years into gym ownership, this is the kind of wealth play that can change your life.

✅ Why real estate is the most forgiving asset class

✅ How gym owners can leverage SBA loans (with 1.67% interest rates 😱)

✅ The story of going from bad credit and broke to millions in real estate

✅ How a $450K project turned into a $1M+ property

✅ Why renting could cost more than owning (even with a mortgage)

✅ Creative financing strategies including seller financing & low down payments

✅ How one gym owner sold her building and walked away with 7 figures

✅ Andy’s story: How a 3-family home turned into a $500K windfall

✅ Real estate as an inflation hedge + passive income stream

This episode is real, actionable, and exactly what gym owners need to hear if they want to stop trading time for money and start building generational wealth.

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🔥 Let’s turn your fitness business into the launchpad for real freedom. Let’s go!

🎯 The Real Organic Marketing Playbook for Gym Owners 🎯

Welcome back to The Profit Lifestyle for Fitness Entrepreneurs with your hosts Scott Carpenter and Andy Boimila!

In this episode, we’re diving into the real talk on lead generation—no fluff, no fancy funnels—just raw, organic strategies that bring in high-quality leads for free.

💡 Ever feel like paid ads are draining your wallet but not filling your schedule? You’re not alone. Scott and Andy are revealing how gym owners can “borrow” (or steal 😎) their dream clients from other businesses without spending a dime on Meta.

This is the stuff that actually works in 2025.

✅ Why Facebook ads are soul-sucking right now

✅ The “borrow and steal” method for finding perfect-fit clients

✅ How to turn local chiropractors, juice bars & realtors into lead sources

✅ Scott’s $25 gift basket strategy that crushes paid advertising

✅ The power of showing up (literally) and building real relationships

✅ The “beer collab” idea that doubled Andy’s lead list overnight

✅ Why high-paying clients complain less and stay longer

✅ How to partner with businesses in a win-win-win way

Whether you’re brick-and-mortar or online, these strategies are low-cost, simple to execute, and can be the difference-maker in your growth this year.

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🔥 It’s time to build a business that gives you both income AND freedom. Let’s go!

🎯 Finally Learn to Leverage AI the RIGHT Way 🎯

Welcome back to The Profit Lifestyle for Fitness Entrepreneurs with Scott Carpenter and Andy Boimila!

In this episode, we’re diving into one of the hottest (and most misunderstood) topics out there—AI. Not the hype, not the BS. We’re talking about how gym owners and fitness entrepreneurs can actually use AI to save a ridiculous amount of time and boost their bottom line.

Both Scott and Andy share how they went from eye-rolling at ChatGPT to using it as a powerhouse tool in their gyms, content creation, marketing, and more. If you’ve been on the fence about using AI, or you tried it once and hated it, this episode will change the game for you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Why most AI content sucks—and how to fix it

✅ The “lazy employee” principle of AI (and how to train it)

✅ How Scott uses AI to write pro-level email sequences in minutes

✅ How Andy builds a week of custom social posts using AI in 30 minutes

✅ What to feed ChatGPT so it actually sounds like you

✅ Why most gym owners are stuck in marketing hell—and how AI gives you freedom

No fluff, just real strategies we’re using right now in our gyms and with our clients. You’ll walk away knowing exactly how to start using AI effectively today.

When You’re Ready… Here Are 3 Ways We Can Help You:

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🔥 It’s time to build a business that gives you both income AND freedom. Let’s go!

Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode, we’re tackling one of the biggest challenges fitness entrepreneurs face—hiring the right team. Hiring mistakes can be costly, frustrating, and time-consuming, but with the right strategy, you can avoid the most common pitfalls.

Joining me today is my co-host, Andrew Boimila. Andrew is an experienced gym owner and business mentor who has successfully built and scaled his fitness business while also helping other gym owners create profitable and sustainable operations. With years of experience in hiring, training, and retaining top talent, Andrew is here to share insights that will save you time, money, and stress.\

✅ The top 6 hiring mistakes that could be holding your business back

✅ Why hiring based on “gut feeling” often leads to regret

✅ How to attract the right candidates and filter out the wrong ones

✅ The key to creating a hiring process that sets your team up for success

✅ Why most gym owners struggle with retention—and how to fix it

Building a solid team is the foundation of a profitable and sustainable fitness business. If you’re ready to take hiring seriously and avoid costly mistakes, this episode is for you!

When You’re Ready… Here Are 4 Ways We Can Help You:

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🔥 It’s time to build a business that gives you both income AND freedom. Let’s go!

Welcome back to the podcast! The first thing you’ll notice—our name has changed from Gym Owner Freedom to The Profit Lifestyle for Fitness Entrepreneurs. In this episode, we’re diving into why we made this shift and what you can expect moving forward.

Joining us today is Andy Boimila, an experienced gym owner and business mentor. Andy has successfully run his boutique gym for over nine years while also investing in real estate and building financial freedom. He brings a wealth of knowledge to the table, and we’re excited to have him on board!

✅ Why we rebranded the podcast and what it means for YOU

✅ The real meaning of "profit lifestyle"—it’s not just about money

✅ How gym owners can achieve both financial and time freedom

✅ Lessons from Andy’s experience in fitness and real estate investing

✅ Why many fitness entrepreneurs end up working more hours for less money—and how to fix it

This isn’t just about running a gym; it’s about creating a profitable business that supports your ideal lifestyle. If you’re tired of feeling trapped in your own business, this episode is for you!

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🔥 It’s time to build a business that gives you both income AND freedom. Let’s go!

Have you ever felt like your social media posts just don’t convert or struggled to stay consistent with your email campaigns? Maybe you’ve even relied on paid ads in the past but want to move away from that altogether. If getting new members feels like an uphill battle, you’re not alone.

In this episode, we’re diving deep into the strategies gym owners are using to attract and convert new members—without spending a dime on ads. Whether you’re a gym owner who’s tired of “posting and praying” or someone who just can’t seem to find the time to be consistent, this episode is your blueprint for success.

Hear firsthand about the strategies that helped gym owners like Hugh Green, Devin Moore, Shannon Logan, and Joey Scafidi generate over $10,000 per month in new business, all by leveraging their existing social media and email lists. Learn how to build a strategy that works, stay consistent, and start attracting new members for FREE.

This conversation is for gym owners only—no fluff, no sales pitches—just actionable advice to grow your gym in 2025.

What You Will Learn:

Why most social media and email campaigns fail—and how to fix them.

Proven strategies that convert your audience into paying members.

The simple steps to create consistency and avoid falling behind.

How to stop relying on paid ads and still generate leads.

BONUS: Access to done-for-you templates—winning social media posts, emails, and Canva designs—to make implementation easy.

When You Are Ready… Here Are 3 Ways We Can Help You:

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2. Join our Facebook group: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/gymownerfreedom

3. Watch my free training on how I retired from my gyms in my 30’s: https://ptlegends.com/free-training-optin/

4. Want to get there faster? Book a 15-min call to learn about working with me or joining our community (this is NOT a sales call- leave your credit card at home): https://ptlegends.com/schedule\

Have you ever struggled with getting a solid cost per lead (CPL) or been frustrated by the endless stream of no-shows for your booked consults and appointments? Maybe you’ve thrown in the towel on paid ads altogether, convinced they just don’t work anymore. If lead flow keeps you up at night, you’re not alone.

In this episode, we’re diving deep into the paid ad strategies that are working right now. Whether you’re a gym owner trying to navigate the ever-changing ad game or someone who’s been burned by false promises from “gurus,” this episode is here to cut through the noise.

Hear firsthand from a multi-location gym owner who’s seen radically different results in markets just miles apart. Discover why all markets aren’t the same, why your strategy needs to be tailored, and what ad structures and copy are delivering real ROI in 2025.

This conversation is for gym owners only—no agencies, no media buyers—so we can keep things real and focus on what matters most to your business.

1. Why “one-size-fits-all” ad strategies don’t work and how to customize your approach for your market.
2. The truth behind those “100 leads or no cost” promises—and why they’re not the solution.
3. Winning ad formulas, structures, and copy strategies to boost your lead flow.
4. How paid ads can simplify your business and cut down on your stress.

When you are ready… Here are 3 ways we can help you:

1. Subscribe to this podcast

2. Join our Facebook group: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/gymownerfreedom

3. Watch my free training on how I retired from my gyms in my 30’s: https://ptlegends.com/free-training-optin

4. Want to get there faster? Book a 15-min call to learn about working with me or joining our community (this is NOT a sales call- leave your credit card at home): https://ptlegends.com/schedule\