The Garage Gym Experiment Podcast

Links ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get HGC Tix⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Knurled News⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠HGC Newsletter⁠⁠ Episode Outline (0:00) Introduction and Election Results (2:57) 5 Post Power Racks (5:48) Steadfast Follow-Up and Community Feedback (7:50) Bremmy Strong Spotter Arms (10:27) Home Gym Con Growth and Updates (11:30 New Product Releases from Get RXd and Force 6 Fitness (15:00) Get RXd RX3 vs. Ares 2.0? (18:30) More Data (27:50) Major Fitness Bench Data --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/garage-gym-experiment/support

Links The Padded Wall Website ⁠Meet companies like this at HomeGymCon⁠ ⁠Knurled News Episode Description In this episode, Jake interviews John Sully and Shane Hellman, the creators of the Padded Wall, a unique fitness product designed to enhance medicine ball workouts while minimizing noise and protecting equipment. They discuss the inspiration behind the product, its features, the challenges faced during manufacturing, and their target audience. The conversation highlights the importance of innovation in the fitness industry and the journey of bringing a new product to market. Outline (0:00) Introduction to the Padded Wall (3:55) Manufacturing Journey and Challenges (13:28) Target Audience and Market Strategy (19:13) Future Aspirations and Closing Remarks --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/garage-gym-experiment/support

Links Synergy Website Synergy IG Meet them at HomeGymCon Knurled News Outline (0:00) Introduction to Synergy Custom Fitness (2:54) Navigating Challenges and Opportunities During COVID (5:59) The Birth of Synergy Custom Fitness(8:40) Research and Development of Fitness Equipment (8:47) Understanding Customer Needs and Market Gaps (11:07) Innovative Product Development and Expansion (14:14) Creating a Unique Customer Experience (17:10) Feedback-Driven Innovation and Product Success (25:13) The Launch Experience and Initial Challenges (28:01) Recognition and Community Engagement (30:33) Collaboration and Healthy Competition (35:09) Learning from Customer Feedback (39:49) Company Growth and Product Development (47:27) Innovation and Future Directions (55:49) Custom Solutions and Collaborations (1:02:52) Strategic Collaborations in Fitness Equipment (1:05:37) Staying True to the Blue Ocean Strategy (1:09:51) Continuous Innovation and Customer Feedback (1:12:39) The Future of Home Gyms (1:19:20) Core Values: Space Saving and Functionality (1:23:33) Building Long-Term Relationships in the Fitness Community Description In this conversation, the team from Synergy Custom Fitness discusses journey into the fitness equipment industry. They share insights on the challenges faced, the importance of customer feedback in product development, and their commitment to creating innovative, space-saving solutions for home gym owners. The conversation also highlights their marketing strategies, community engagement, and long-term vision for growth in the fitness industry. Takeaways The importance of adapting to market changes, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Customer feedback is crucial for product development and innovation. Creating a strong company culture and treating employees like family leads to better outcomes. Staying within a niche market can help avoid competition with larger companies. The home gym community is growing, and there is a demand for quality, space-saving equipment. Collaboration with other companies can lead to mutual benefits and growth. Understanding customer needs can drive product innovation and development. Marketing strategies should focus on educating consumers about product benefits. Maintaining a long-term vision is essential for sustainable growth. Listening to the community helps in building a loyal customer base. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/garage-gym-experiment/support

Links Vendetta S&A Rorman Strength Get HGC Tix Knurled News Episode Description Rory Ellis and Britton Cameron share their journeys into home gym equipment production, discussing personal experiences, entrepreneurship challenges, and the impact of community feedback and product reviews. They highlight the balance between family life and their growing ventures while looking ahead to future innovations in the fitness industry. The conversation covers their collaborative efforts, the importance of personal connections with customers, and insights on product design and upcoming launches. Rory also touches on his strongman training backgrounds and aspirations, emphasizing the supportive nature of the fitness community. Episode Outline (0:00) Intros and Getting into the Industry (6:00) Rorman Strength Timeline (14:40) Patent Process (18:32) Vendetta Update (22:30) Home Gym Nerds (26:35) What does a Coop Review do? (32:03) Ideas from the community (38:10) What's next? (48:53) PRx Update from both (55:30) Rory's Training --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/garage-gym-experiment/support

Episode Outline (0:00) Introduction (1:15) Product Copying - Is it ever ok? (26:24) What are some companies that you like to follow along with? (36:47) Emerging trends within home gym community (42:21) Tech in the home gym space Follow Jason Hogan Dean Ashton Nate Darko --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/garage-gym-experiment/support

Links ⁠⁠⁠Get HGC Tix⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Knurled News⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠HGC Newsletter⁠⁠ Episode Outline (0:27) Listener Data (1:22) HomeGymCon Logo (3:40) Product Feature Ideas (11:44) Steadfast Lifting is Back (18:10) New Products from AbMat, Gronk Fitness, Concept2 (25:52) Survey Results (27:45) Q&A + Comment Reactions (35:09) Ironmaster Super Pro Bench Review --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/garage-gym-experiment/support

Links ⁠⁠Get HGC Tix⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Knurled News⁠⁠ ⁠⁠HGC Newsletter⁠ Episode Outline (0:00) Introduction and Overview (0:47) Recap of the Kabuki Interview (13:16) HomeGymCon Update 14:52) Product Feature Wish List (26:58) Spotlight on Rigmates (29:22) New Products (30:52) Survey Results (33:51) Q&A --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/garage-gym-experiment/support

Episode Description In this conversation, Rich Galgano, the new owner of Kabuki Strength, shares his entrepreneurial journey, detailing his previous success with Windy City Wire and his transition into investing in Kabuki. He discusses the challenges faced by Kabuki, including financial mismanagement and operational issues, and outlines his strategic decisions to restructure the business. Rich emphasizes the importance of innovation and customer service in the fitness equipment industry and expresses his commitment to making Kabuki a more affordable and accessible brand for the community. Outline (0:00) Rich Galgano's Entrepreneurial Journey (4:38) Investing in Kabuki Strength (9:36) Challenges Faced with Kabuki Strength (14:00)Transitioning Leadership and Strategy (17:36) Future Plans and New Ventures (28:16)The Journey of Innovation (34:00) Building a Brand with Integrity (39:02) Understanding the Home Gym Community (45:36) Future Aspirations and Product Development --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/garage-gym-experiment/support

Links ⁠Get HGC Tix⁠ ⁠Knurled News⁠ ⁠HGC Newsletter⁠ Episode Outline (0:46) Basement Gym Setup Tips (8:00) New Products from Titan/PRx (9:29) HomeGymCon Update (11:53) ChatGPT Home Gym Builds (22:22) Survey Results (26:58) Building My 60-Year-Old Parents a Home Gym --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/garage-gym-experiment/support

Episode Outline (0:00) Intro and Worst Purchases (7:58) Companies with Bright Futures (25:39) Will Kabuki Survive? (35:56) REP Rewards The Roundtable Garage Gym Life Carp Brad Mark Hogan Scott Joey --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/garage-gym-experiment/support