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Trent Luecke

Writing for the library, 2023–2026.

Most recent: 23 July 2026 · All contributors

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Part 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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Part 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.

Trent Luecke

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Are 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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How 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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Can 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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What 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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How 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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How 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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How 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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Solving 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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Beyond 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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3 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!

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