The Numbers That Drive Profit in Your Gym with Billy Hofacker (S6 E2)

Running a successful fitness business requires more than just hard work. It requires financial clarity. In this episode, JT speaks with Billy Hofacker, CEO of Fit Profit Solutions, about the numbers that actually drive profit, performance, and long term success. If you've been guessing your way through your finances, this episode will give you a clear starting point.

You'll learn:

- The biggest financial mistakes gym owners make - The core numbers every fitness business must track - Why revenue alone is misleading - How to project cash flow and avoid financial stress - What "net owner economic benefit" really means

Timestamps (00:00) The two languages of business: owner vs accountant (03:10) Why gym owners struggle financially despite working hard (07:45) The biggest financial mistake in the fitness industry (12:20) Why revenue can be misleading without context (18:05) The 4 core numbers every gym owner must track (26:40) Why tracking daily numbers changes behavior (34:15) Cash flow vs profit and why they are different (42:50) Understanding profit margin in a gym business (50:30) When to hire and intentionally lower profit margin (58:10) Where to start if you don't know your numbers

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Our guest, Billy Hofacker: - Website: https://www.yourfitnessmoneycoach.com - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billy-hofacker-1641aa14/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billyhofacker/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billyhofacker/ 

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