531 – How to Build Your Own HIT Garage Gym — What You Need to Know to Get Started (with Pete Cerqua)

So you’re ready to build your own garage-based HIT studio, but what exactly do you need to know to get started?

In this first episode of a new series, Million-Dollar Trainer Pete Cerqua walks you through the first steps you need to take and all the things you need to know to lay the foundations of your new business properly, including knowing if your area is good for that type of business, permits and zoning considerations, types of external buildings and internal modifications you can consider, your initial setup, client amenities, and more.

If you want to get your HIT fitness business started the right way and avoid costly mistakes, tune in to this one!

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This new series was inspired by our initial episode exploring Garage Gyms – think of it as episode zero, exploring the “whys” and the successful case studies of the business model, which you can check out here later. (See all the episodes in this mini-series here).

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Show Notes

• 01:26 – Who should – or shouldn’t – start a HIT fitness business with a garage gym?
• 03:29 – What if I change my mind? What if I’m not that passionate about it?
• 05:56 – How do I know if my area is good for starting a gym or HIT garage studio?
• 07:57 – Exactly what type of business is a garage-based HIT studio?
• 12:18 – Zoning, permits, and space considerations
• 14:50 – What about sheds and other detached buildings?
• 16:42 – What about parking?
• 17:45 – What about safety considerations?
• 19:46 – What about ADA and accessibility considerations?
• 21:01 – Establishing and maintaining boundaries
• 23:39 – Getting started: setting up your space
• 26:09 – Setting up your waiting area and other client amenities

People Mentioned & Selected Links from the Episode

• Pete Cerqua | Million Dollar Trainer Coach | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Skool | HIB Episodes
• Resistance Exercise Professionals group on Facebook with Pete Cerqua
  • HIB 491 — How to Turn Your Garage into a Low-Cost, Highly Profitable HIT Strength Studio (with Pete Cerqua)
  • HIB 491 Bonus Video — Mike’s Garage HIT Studio
• Luke Carlson | Official Website | Luke on Instagram | Discover Strength | HIB Episodes
  • HIB 276 – 10 Reasons to start a HIT Business
  • HIB 307 – 10 Reasons to NOT start a HIT Business
• MaxStrength Fitness
• Grok | ChatGPT