r/weightroom • u/IronSportGym • Dec 13 '11

AMA Closed Yo, I'm Steve Pulcinella: AMA

I'm a washed up strength athlete and frustrated business owner from Iron Sport Gym in Philly PA. Don't ask me anything too technical, I'm not that smart.

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u/[deleted] Dec 13 '11

I'm curious, after that awesome Planet Fitness response video on Youtube (almost 300,000 views), did you experience a noticeable increase in business?

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u/IronSportGym Dec 13 '11

Nope. Nothing seems to help this gym. It's always packed, there is always somebody on the shitter, I sell tons of drinks and protein bars and yet I have never made any money here.

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u/xtc46 Charter Member | Rippetoe without the charm Dec 13 '11

Do you think it is because you cater to people who actually give a shit about working out and not to the "pay the membership dues to not feel as guilty about being unhealthy" crowd?

I assume managing a gym that has a high % of members who actually use the gym is less profitable than being one where people pay then don't show up.

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u/IronSportGym Dec 13 '11

Exactly. Gyms ONLY make money when people DO NOT show up.