Starting my own gym

[Mr The Plague]

Im 18 bros, just graduated highschool. Heading off to college and one day i would like to start own my own gym. I would like to know how to go about doing this. What knd of class's should i be taking? How much start up money will i need? Where is the money at? Should i gear more towards the hardcoe or more commercial?Equipment?Ive got my whole life to get this together so however long it takes is fine with me. But im not really sure where to begin


I know some of your on the board own your own gyms and some work at them so any input would be helpful.

 

[M.O.D]

i've owned a couple businesses over the years and my number one advise is

location location location

 

[growin']

As far as classes go, you'll probably want to be a Finance major, or some other business major. Try talking to your advisor about your goals, they may direct you where needed. Beware, some advisors are real morons though.

As far as the gym type, well that's up to you, what kind of gym do you like, and who do you want to attract? Probably need more cash and a partner for a commercial gym. Guess it depends on the size of the town. My buddy owned his own gym in the town where I went to school. He said you don't make shit off memberships, but he made a killing off tanning beds.

 

[peter8581]

i would look in to some business courses.

Maybe a concetration in entrepreneurship and small business management. That helps people develop the skills needed to work within a small business or to start or acquire and manage their own.

.. that's what it is at my school.





.... why is this post on this board?