Author
Trent Luecke
Writing for the library, 2023–2026.
Most recent: 23 July 2026 · All contributors

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FreePart 2: What I Got Right (and Wrong) as a Gym Owneropens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
A gym owner on building real member culture — from loaning out equipment during COVID to handling cliques and the one member dragging down the room.
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Read on the blog · 7 min
FreePart 1: What I Got Right (and Wrong) as a Gym Owneropens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
A gym owner on building real member culture — from loaning out equipment during COVID to handling cliques and the one member dragging down the room.

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FreeAre You Insane to Open a Gym?opens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
Trent Luecke opened a gym at 24 and ran it for almost nine years, through a pandemic and staff turnover. A personal essay on why starting a small business takes confidence and some naivety, for anyone weighing up opening one.

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FreeHow TeamBuildr Gives You Back Your Timeopens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
TeamBuildr OS saves gym owners time with Google Calendar sync, Check-In Kiosk, and Strength Calendar—so you can focus on coaching and growth.

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FreeCan You Retire As a Performance Coach?opens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
This shows what the financial sustainability looks like for a performance coach.

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FreeWhat to Look For in a Valuable Employeeopens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
Coaching is an important concept that has been around for ages. In this blog, we take a look at what coaching is and what coaching isn't.

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FreeHow to Avoid Failed Projects as a Gym Owneropens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
Some business owners struggle with the execution and completion of new ideas. In this blog, we discuss ways to avoid failed projects as a gym owner.

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FreeHow Much Do Gym Owners Make Anyway?opens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
One of the many goals of running a successful gym includes how much you want to make as an owner.

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FreeHow to be a Terrible Fitness Business Owneropens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
Flipping the lens and viewing things through a negative perspective can paint a clearer picture. Here are tips to being a terrible fitness business owner.

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FreeSolving the Turnover Conundrum at Your Gymopens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
It is important that your gym or private facility staff are prepared for when turnover occurs.

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FreeBeyond Supersets and Periodization: 6 Educational Resources for Gym Ownersopens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
Get our list of six educational resources designed to empower gym owners with knowledge, insights, and strategies for running a successful fitness business.

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Free3 Frameworks to Freshen Up Your Client On-Boardingopens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
As a gym owner or manager, you understand the importance of creating a great impression during the member on-boarding process at your facility. Coach Trent takes us through 3 frameworks to help freshen up client on-boarding!