Running one gym is hard. Running multiple is a whole different game. In this episode, Rick is joined by John Vargas, multi-unit Alloy franchise owner and president of the Franchise Advisory Council, who shares the 5 keys that helped him scale from one successful Alloy location to several top-performing locations.

They talk about why everything starts with your people, how to lead without micromanaging, and the importance of clear goals and consistent communication.

John also shares how he and his team stay focused by cutting out distractions, and why being an available leader is one of the most underrated success factors.

John's approach is packed with real-world advice you can use right now. 🎧 Give this episode a listen and learn what it really takes to grow without losing control.

Key Takeaways

• Intro (00:00)
• People first (02:01)
• Set Clear goals (07:37)
• Communicate relentlessly (16:35)
• Remove the noise (25:19)
• Be available (29:29)

Additional Resources:

- Alloy Personal Training

- Learn About The Alloy Franchise Opportunity

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So, you’re ready to dive into the fitness industry? First off, congrats. It’s an exciting world to be in. But now you’re at the ultimate fork in the road: do you build your own brand from the ground up, or do you buy into a franchise?

In this episode, Jared Nassiff interviews Rick Mayo, founder of Alloy Personal Training, to explore this topic through Rick’s journey from independent gym owner to franchise owner.

Rick shares how he bootstrapped his first fitness business in 1992, scaled it through white-label licensing, and eventually launched Alloy as a franchise with 400 awarded locations and growing.

He breaks down the real differences between starting a business from scratch and joining a franchise, from risk and scalability to royalties and emotional grit.

💬 Curious which path is right for you? Listen now.

Key Takeaways

Intro (00:00)

Mindset differences between entrepreneurs and franchisees (05:28)

Advantages and disadvantages of independent businesses (09:36)

Building a successful franchise (17:11)

Final thoughts and advice (25:43)

Additional Resources:

- Alloy Personal Training

- Learn About The Alloy Franchise Opportunity

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In this episode, Rick Mayo shares his journey from a college side hustle to building one of the most respected personal training franchise brands in the country.

Starting in 1992 with a single location, Rick revolutionized small group personal training and scaled globally before launching Alloy as a full franchise in 2019.

He opens up about the challenges of transitioning from licensing to franchising, how leadership and data drive success, and the critical role strength training plays in adult longevity and well-being.

He also talks about franchise scalability, team-building, and the rising demand for strength-based fitness as a counterbalance to aging and modern stress. Tune in!

Key Takeaways

Intro (00:00)

Transition to small group training (04:53)

Scaling and licensing (11:28)

Franchising and global expansion (13:22)

Impact of Alloy Personal Training (29:11)

How Rick stays grounded while scaling rapidly (39:46)

Additional Resources:

- Alloy Personal Training

- Learn About The Alloy Franchise Opportunity

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If you haven’t already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!