The Fit For Biz Podcast

Nick Hunter: Solving Gym Churn with Smarter Retention Strategies

In this episode, Margot Hunter sits down with her husband, Nick Hunter, to explore the journey of building Recovr, a software-as-a-service platform designed to help fitness businesses reduce churn and improve retention. Nick shares how Recovr evolved from a physiotherapy app into a data-driven SaaS product, explains the realities of tackling client cancellations, and outlines practical retention strategies that owners can apply to strengthen community and culture. He also reflects on the challenges of funding and scaling a startup compared with running a bricks and mortar business, offering valuable insights for anyone managing memberships or growing a fitness business. If you enjoy the episode, make sure to follow the show, leave a review, and share it with someone in the fitness industry who could benefit from Nick’s experience.

Nick Hunter: Leaving Physio to Build Fitness and Software Businesses

In this episode, host Margot Hunter sits down with her husband Nick Hunter, for an honest conversation about career shifts, self-employment, and managing life under one roof. Nick shares his journey from physiotherapist to gym and software business owner, why he chose to leave a stable profession, and the lessons he learned along the way. Together they unpack the dynamics of working from home as a couple, setting boundaries between personal and professional life, and the importance of clear communication. Nick also reflects on the realities of private practice, the ethics of client care, and the challenges of building a sustainable business model. If you’re a coach, studio owner, or small business operator looking for insight into growth, numbers, and balance, this conversation offers both perspective and practical takeaways.

Belle Groutch: Exercise, Expectations, and Motherhood in Motion

Host Margot Hunter sits down with Belle for a raw discussion on pregnancy, fitness, and the evolving role of women in business and life. Together they explore how training shifts through each trimester, why evidence-based approaches matter, and the mental and emotional realities that accompany fertility, loss, and preparing for birth. A powerful conversation for women navigating pregnancy and those supporting them.

Belle Groutch: A Journey Of Self Discovery From Body Builder To Online Coach

In this episode, host Margot Hunter sits down with clinical nutritionist and personal trainer Belle Groutch to explore her personal journey into the fitness industry, the trials and tribulations of remote coaching and the boundaries of self employment. Belle opens up about her journey from body building, how she has navigated her own relationship with food and her body, all while instilling a message of authenticity and confidence to those she works with. They discuss the importance of realistic expectations, common misconceptions about diet and training, and balancing it all with the practical demands of life.  Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review!

Bianca Skewes: Hiring Your Dream Team! How To Interview And How To Stand Out

You can't do it all yourself and building a team you can rely on is crucial for enjoyment and balance. This episode explores the nitty gritty of hiring your dream team; top tips for interviewing, how to trust your gut, priorities to look for with new talent and how that translates to clients in a studio environment. Join Margot Hunter and Bianca Skewes, entrepreneur and Pilates Instructor, as they dive further into their working relationship. Offering insights to anyone ready to open their own studio or just looking for a fresh new take on the hiring treadmill. Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review!