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האקוסיסטםפרק 101: ההימור על השוק הישראלי והשותפים שהכירו בילדות: המסע של ארבוקס | אלן דבנששוןאלן דבנששון, מנכ"ל ומייסד שותף בארבוקס (Arbox), מתארח לשיחה על המסע היזמי שהחל מתוך צורך אישי של שני מתאמני קרוספיט והפך לפלטפורמה לניהול עסקים קטנים ובינוניים.אלן משתף בתהליך המעבר מחברת בוטסטראפ (Bootstrap) שחיה ״מהיד לפה״ לחברה שמגייסת הון רגע לפני פרוץ מגפת הקורונה. שיחה על ההחלטה האסטרטגית להתמקד דווקא בשוק הישראלי ולהתרחב בו, הדינמיקה המורכבת של שותפות עם חבר ילדות, והאתגרים בניהול צמיחה מהירה אל מול הצורך ברווחיות. וגם, איומי ה-AI וה-Vibe Coding על חברות SaaS מסורתיות וכיצד נערכים לכך.(00:00:00) פתיח והיכרות עם אלן וארבוקס(00:04:31) תחילת הדרך: נאיביות ובוטסטראפ(00:14:02) הדינמיקה של שותפות עם חבר ילדות(00:19:28) המעבר לגיוס הון והפגישה עם איירון סורס(00:22:51) משבר הקורונה: לגייס כסף כשהשוק נסגר(00:33:04) ההחלטה האסטרטגית להתמקד בישראל(00:41:03) תחרות בעידן ה-AI(00:44:03) טיפ הזהב ליזמים צעיריםלהצטרפות לקבוצת הווטסאפ שלנו: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Em2yGce57M4IXXF5KA0Qw7
2026-01-0446 min
לעלות שלב- ניהול ועסקיםהסוד לצמיחה דרך רכישות | פרק 51 עם אלן דבנששוןבפרק הזה אני יושב עם אלן דבנששון, המנכ”ל ומייסד שותף של ARBOX, לשיחה פתוחה על בניית קבוצה טכנולוגית שרוכשת ומחברת עסקים קטנים בעולם הכושר, הטיפול והביוטי* דיברנו על איך הכל התחיל מקרוספיט שיוצא משליטה, איך עוברים מעבודה בהייטק לבוטסראפ, ואיך מזהים חברה ששווה לרכוש* נכנסנו לעומק של אסטרטגיית רכישה, אחרי רכישה, והסודות הקטנים שמייצרים צמיחה אמיתית* וגם: טיפים לתפעול חכם, ניהול ושיווק
2025-11-1655 min
Ruby RoguesCan you do AI /Machine Learning in Ruby? - RUBY 603Landon Gray is a Compassionate Consultant, an AI/ML Enthusiast, and a conference speaker. He joins the show to further talk about his conference topic, "AI in Ruby". He begins by explaining how he landed with the idea of using AI or ML in the native Ruby. Additionally, they dive into other Ruby projects that used AI or ML. SponsorsChuck's Resume TemplateRaygun - Application Monitoring For Web & Mobile AppsBecome a Top 1% Dev with a Top End Devs MembershipLinksankane.orgarbox/machine-learning-with-rubythedayisntgray/ForcastingTheFutureyoshoku/rumalemrkn/pycall.rbSciRuby/daruHugging FaceSocialsLinkedIn: Landon GrayPicksLandon - Test DoubleValentino - ComMarker B4 2...
2023-08-031h 12Ruby RoguesKeeping Up With The Currents - RUBY 582Zachary Schroeder returns to the show to talk about the latest trends and frameworks in the community. Chuck starts off by sharing his own experience of staying on top of his podcast and current projects. They also discuss the significance of working on "side projects" in their field. Additionally, they discuss their perspective on using social media platforms in connecting with people.SponsorsChuck's Resume TemplateDeveloper Book ClubBecome a Top 1% Dev with a Top End Devs MembershipLinksFramework reimagined for the edge! - QwikHTML Over The Wire | HotwireGitHub - arbox/machine-learning-with-rubyGitHub - arbox/data-science-with-rubyPlease follow: Top End Devs in T...
2023-02-151h 16
Run a Profitable GymCan Gym Owners Benefit From NFTs?Nyan Cat. Doge. Charlie Bit My Finger. If all you think of when you hear "NFT" are funny internet things that inexplicably sell for tens of thousands of dollars, you need to listen to this podcast. Web 3.0 — in which creators license and sell their work on their own on the blockchain — is on the horizon, says Two-Brain Business founder Chris Cooper. And with it comes some great potential opportunities for gym owners. Links:Forever FierceArboxGym O...
2021-12-2315 minRun a Profitable GymThe State of the Fitness Industry ReportIn the fitness industry, voices will always say, “This worked for me, and it will definitely work for everyone!” Those are the “n = 1 experts.” And maybe their ideas will work for you. But their advice carries risk:What if they’re over-reporting results?What if they’re under-reporting downside?What if their idea only worked once?What if their idea only worked in their gym?What if their idea only worked with their clients?What if their idea will stop working over time?What if they’re incentivized to sell you on the idea?Worse are the n = 0...
2021-12-2039 min
The Fitness to Business PodcastSE02EP4 Rory McEntee, Gymbox Brand and Marketing Director.With 11 locations across London, Gymbox is one of the best-known fitness businesses in the capital. It's known as the place where “anything goes”- with a packed class schedule ranging from holistic to sadistic, “where ballerinas come to box" and "the powerlifters come to pole dance". Gymbox brand and marketing is famed for smashing convention with their eye-catching and somewhat jaw dropping campaigns. The company knows that the task of going to the gym is both good and bad so they are always looking for innovative ways to motivate and challenge members. In this week’s episode, we'll be chatting...
2021-12-0736 minRun a Profitable GymThe 3 Questions Fitness Entrepreneurs Must Ask ThemselvesYou're an entrepreneur: You've got ideas, you're creative, and you want to do things your own way. We get that. But don't let your independent spirit cost you time and money.Instead, ask yourself the same three questions Chris Cooper asks himself before he tackles any new business venture—and watch as you save gobs of resources.Links:Chalk It ProArboxGym Owners UnitedFree ToolsTimeline:...
2021-11-2912 min
The Fitness to Business PodcastSE02EP3 Lily Pebbles, London-Based Content Creator, Social Media Influencer and Podcast Presenter.We all know that building a better social media presence can feel like the Mount Everest of Marketing but with almost 59% of the world’s population connected to at least one social media platform, business owners must not miss out on opportunities to market to the max via these digital forums. OK, so you’ve got the drive but lack the know-how needed to increase awareness of your brand. We’ve got you covered at Arbox.This podcast features the brilliant Lily Pebbles, a London-based content creator with over 1 million follows across all social media platforms. Listen to hea...
2021-11-0428 minRun a Profitable Gym7 Signs You’re a Mature Entrepreneur (and 5 Signs You Aren’t)Remember when you first started coaching and your whiteboard briefings were more like physiology lectures? You don't do that anymore now. Now, as a mature coach, you know your clients just need to focus on one cue at a time. Entrepreneurship has a path to maturity, too. Some lessons you can learn from books and experts. Others simply require time — and experience making a mistake or two. Chris Cooper's been an entrepreneur for a long time, and he's made a lot of mistakes. But he's better for it, and here, he shares some wisdom from th...
2021-11-0422 minRun a Profitable GymHow to Deal With the Copycat Gym Down the StreetWhat do you do when the gym down the street undercuts you on prices? Or opens a location a hop and skip from your front door? Or steals your best ideas? Celebrate, says Chris Cooper. Competition is just an opportunity.An opportunity to be the A-plus service and get the clients who graduate up to your gym after stagnating with the B-minus service. An opportunity to get the best clients while the lesser competition gets the ones who're out for a discount. An opportunity to differentiate yourself and be better. Links:
2021-10-1115 min
The Fitness to Business PodcastSE02EP02 David Birtwistle, Fitness Business Entrepreneur and Global Fitness InfluencerSome people know David as the most gorgeous man in the hit Netflix Series - Too Hot To Handle but there's so much more to David! It’s safe to say that David is one of the best coaches in fitness and an influencer worth being influenced by!David founded his own coaching company called Endeavour. The company offers personal online coaching services to help its customers lose body fat, gain confidence, and maintain a healthier lifestyle through training and nutrition plans. Unlike other services, David offers the complete package and really cares about his clients. What ma...
2021-10-0637 minRun a Profitable GymWhy You Aren't Getting Paid What You're Worth (and How to Fix It)How come F45, Orangetheory and the fancy club downtown can charge sky-high prices for "total transformations" and you can't? Especially when you're just as good — if not better — at coaching? It's all about value — and the client gets to decide what yours is. Here, Chris Cooper shares five key ways to establish a higher value for your service — and charge more for it. Links:AGuardArboxTwo-Brain CoachingGym Owners United...
2021-09-2019 minRun a Profitable GymNo Disposable Days: How to Stop Spinning Tires and Get Things DoneHave you owned your gym for years but are still wearing all the hats and pulling 12-hour days? Maybe you're five, even 10 years in, but your business isn't any more profitable than it was the first two years. If that sounds like you, Chris Cooper has some tough news for you: You don't actually have 10 years of experience. You have one year of experience repeated 10 times. You've got to do things differently, and it starts with making time to work on your business, not in it. Here, Coop gives a week-by-week, hour-by-hour roadmap you can...
2021-08-2633 min
The Fitness to Business PodcastSE02EP01 Moran Samuel, Rio 2016 Paralympic Bronze Medalist and World Champion RowerThe Arbox Podcast is back with a bang! In episode 1 of our second season, we are joined by Moran Samuel, an inspirational Paralympian. Moran helped create the Israeli women’s wheelchair basketball team, to then go on to achieve 5th place in the London 2012 Olympics for rowing. During this time Moran was also playing basketball and reached The European Championships in 2013 where she captained the Israeli team. To add to her accomplishments, Moran won the bronze medal for the 1000m row in 2016’s Rio Olympics. This episode is not to be missed!
2021-08-2236 minRun a Profitable GymGym Profitable? Here's Exactly What to Do NextWhen you first opened your gym, the goal was simple: Survive. And you did. You grew, hired some staff, and have a profitable business. Now what? Unless you're happy just working the job you've bought yourself for the rest of your life, you've got to level up. At Two-Brain Business, we call that "Tinker Phase," or when entrepreneurs have grown their businesses and mentored their staff so well that they don't need to run it anymore, leaving them free to invest their time and resources into other things and help even more people. ...
2021-08-0230 minRun a Profitable GymBuilding Staff Relationships to Create Careers—and RevenueJosh Nimmo owns CrossFit MetroEast in Illinois, and he's the winner of Two-Brain's 2021 award for coach education and opportunity. Here, Mike Warkentin digs into how he earned it — and Josh shares how he went from being a micromanaging Jack of all trades to mentoring to his staff, helping them develop personally and financially rewarding careers and building a strong, successful team that's in it for the long haul.Links:CrossFit MetroEastArboxDriven NutritionGym Owners United
2021-07-0839 minRun a Profitable GymDo You Really Need That? (Slashing Expenses for the Win)When was the last time you took a good hard look at your expenses? Not just the big ones like rent or utilities, but really looked at where your gym's money is going and whether your getting a good ROI on that spend? Josh Thorn owns Vashon Strong in Washington state, and he runs a lean business. But that doesn't mean he's a penny pincher. He just knows how to make his money work for him. Tune in to learn his tips for cuttings costs and spending wisely.Links:
2021-06-2134 minRun a Profitable GymIs Your Programming Disheartening Your Members?Mat Fraser might be able to do a workout with 400 weighted pistols immediately followed by 300 freestanding handstand push-ups and a 1-rep-max snatch, but that doesn't mean you should program it for your clients. "But he's the inspiration!" you say. "They need something to work toward!"True. But most of your clients have goals like losing weight, getting stronger, or just staying fit for their daily lives. That doesn't mean you should set the bar low, but think how much your clients will accomplish if they're not constantly feeling like they're falling short. Here...
2021-05-3137 minRun a Profitable GymWhy Your Gym Must Pay You First (and How to Make It Happen)Money's tight this month. But your gym will make it—as long as you cut your own pay a little. No problem; you're not in this business to get rich, right? But you can't live like that forever. Eventually, your business needs to be profitable and you need a paycheck—or you're going to burn out. But how do you get there? The Profit First system, developed by Mike Michalowicz, is a powerful technique for managing cashflow to result in profit. Gym owner and certified public accountant John Briggs tweaked the system even further in his...
2021-04-2240 min
סטארטאפ במגירהEpisode #16 - Arbox founders - part 2"סטארטאפ במגירה" הוא פודקאסט מבית StartIsrael שמיועד ליזמים בתחילת דרכם. בהנחיית יוסי מלמד, העורך הראשי של StartIsrael והיזם רועי מורג. במהלך הפודאקסט, יוסי, רועי והאורחים שיגיעו לאולפן, יסבירו לנו מאיפה כל יזם צריך להתחיל, ואיך הופכים רעיונאות - ליזמות.
אנחנו ממשיכים את פרק 15 עם היזמים שמאחורי Arbox, אלן דבנששון ורן לב.הפעם נדבר על ההשקעה, על המעבר מחברה קטנה לחברה שנותנת מענה בשוק הישראלי ובמקביל פורצת לשוק העולמי. שווה לעקוב אנחנו אומרים.
2021-04-2032 min
סטארטאפ במגירהEpisode #15 - Arbox founders - part 1"סטארטאפ במגירה" הוא פודקאסט מבית StartIsrael שמיועד ליזמים בתחילת דרכם. בהנחיית יוסי מלמד, העורך הראשי של StartIsrael והיזם רועי מורג. במהלך הפודאקסט, יוסי, רועי והאורחים שיגיעו לאולפן, יסבירו לנו מאיפה כל יזם צריך להתחיל, ואיך הופכים רעיונאות - ליזמות.
לפרק של היום הזמנו את המייסדים של Arbox, אלן דבנששון ורן לב. דיברנו איתם על איך מלילה גורלי אחד קמה אחת האפליקציות והמערכות הדומיננטיות כאן בתחום הפיטנס. איך מתחילים מיזם בוטסטרפי בכלל? על מה חשוב להסתכל ומתי הם התחילו למכור בפועל.
ספויילר, לא הספיק לנו, אז הם ימשיכו איתנו גם לפרק הבא.
2021-04-0635 minRun a Profitable GymWhy You Feel Like an Impostor—and What You Can Do About ItLook at all those clients and staff members—what would think if they knew the real you? If they knew what a fraud you actually are? If you've ever had thoughts like those, welcome: You're a fellow sufferer of imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome is that voice inside our heads that tells us we're not actually as good as everyone thinks we are; that we've got them all fooled. Everybody has this voice, and as psychotherapist Bonnie Skinner says, it's not actually your enemy. The trick is to learn how to respond to it. He...
2021-04-0134 min
The Fitness to Business PodcastS01E12: Nisha Begum, Relationship Manager for First American ISV ChannelIn this episode of The Fitness to Business Podcast, we met with Nisha Begum, Relationship Manager for First American ISV Channel, our payment processing partners at Arbox. Nisha helped explain the ins and outs of payment processing and security and why it is essential for all fitness business owners. At Arbox, our customers trust First American with their transactions in many countries around the world. Make sure to check out this episode to learn more about how secure payment processing can help your business.
2021-03-0717 minRun a Profitable GymLiterally Make Money in Staff Meetings (This Actually Works!)Staff meetings are such a hassle. They're hard to schedule, nothing really gets done and they usually end in arguments. Sound about right? But what if they weren't a waste of time? What if you could use them to get your staff members to take action and even increase revenue right then and there? That's what staff meetings are like at 416 Fitness Club. Here, owner and Two-Brain Business mentor Dan Visentin explains how it's done.Links:416 Fitness Club"Actionable Staff Meetings: Build Your...
2021-03-0442 minRun a Profitable GymOverwhelmed? Here’s What to Do Today to Grow Your GymYou're busy. You've got tons of ideas—what about this new marketing technique? This new speciality-class idea?—but day-to-day tasks keep getting in the way. By the time your head hits the pillow each night, it feels like you spent the day treading water at best and trying not to drown at worst. Here's how to swim—how to focus and prioritize to move your business forward.Links:The Microgym Model: 2021Take the Founder, Farmer, Tinker, Thief testThe St...
2021-03-0115 minRun a Profitable GymNutrition Challenges Are Dead—Here's What Replaced ThemNutrition challenges are quick fixes that don't deliver long-term results—for your clients or your business. Kickstarts, on the other hand, are designed for ongoing progress.When Lindsey VanShoyck swapped the word "challenge" for "kickstart"—and made sure participants understood it was just the beginning of long-term change—she doubled the program's front-end revenue. The change also generated 75% more conversions to ongoing nutrition coaching afterward.Tune in to learn why kickstarts work and how you can implement them to get your clients lasting results and generate increased ongoing revenue.Links:T...
2021-02-2521 minRun a Profitable GymHigh Average Revenue Per Member in a Low-Priced MarketA gym owner in Atlanta once told Chris Cooper it was impossible to sell CrossFit in his area for more than $79 a month. Why? The market was saturated, and the only way for gyms to differentiate themselves was to be cheaper than the next guy.But that strategy doesn't keep the lights on for long.Here, CrossFit South Cobb owner and Atlanta microgym-industry leader Miles Davis explains how to get out of the price war and set your gym apart while also high-value services that are good for your clients and your business.
2021-02-2239 minRun a Profitable GymStellar Staffing: Owner Gets COVID, Gym Marches OnWhat would happen to your gym if you got COVID-19 tomorrow? Would you have to cancel two weeks of classes and pump the brakes on your business?At Live Active Charlotte, it was just business as usual when owner Brian Strump tested positive. That's because his gym was already equipped to keep on running whether he's there or not. How? It all comes down to skilled staff members who are in it for the long haul. Here, Brian shares how he cultivates long-term staff with the passion, autonomy and know-how to take the helm.
2021-02-1834 min
The Fitness to Business PodcastS01E11: Jaymes Askins, Account Executive at ArboxIn the latest episode of The Fitness to Business Podcast, we keep things in house as we interview our newest employee, Jaymes Askins. Jaymes has more than 13 years of experience in the fitness industry after running and being involved with major gyms across the country. Jaymes offers tips to aspiring and veteran fitness business owners to help them grow and succeed. This is definitely an episode you don't want to miss!
2021-01-2129 min
The Fitness to Business PodcastS01E10: Jennifer Broxterman, CEO, Registered Dietitian & Sports Nutritionist at Nutrition RxIn the latest episode of The Fitness to Business Podcast, we spoke with Jennifer Broxterman, who has been a nutritionist and registered dietician for more than 10 years. Learn more about her story of creating her business, beating cancer and maintaining a healthy lifestyle for herself and her clients.
2021-01-1430 min
The Fitness to Business PodcastS01E09: Chris Cooper, Founder of Two-Brain BusinessIn this episode of The Fitness to Business Podcast, we talk to Chris Cooper, the founder of Two-Brain Business. Chris has one of the ultimate "fitness to business" stories as he turned his love for fitness into a global coaching mentorship company. Learn more about his story, the challenges of dealing with COVID-19 and tips for how to succeed in this industry.
2020-12-2827 minRun a Profitable GymThe State of the Fitness Industry: 2020There's never been a resource like this before. Eighty-four pages of data-backed information on the state of the fitness industry, including:The types of gyms that are the most profitable.Where the most profitable gyms get the bulk of their revenue.How much gyms are paying their employees.How many gyms had to fire staff during COVID.Most gyms’ typical lead costs.How many gym owners are considering selling their businesses.And more.Download it for free and follow along as Chris Cooper unpacks the data and explains what it means for gym owners like you...
2020-12-281h 43
The Fitness to Business PodcastS01E08: Evan Lindsay, Founder of Profit Made Simple for Fitness BusinessesIn the latest episode of The Fitness to Business Podcast, we sat down with Evan Lindsay, the Founder of Profit Made Simple for Fitness Businesses. Evan dove deep into his model for helping businesses succeed by helping them focus on their goals and understanding the data provided by their gym or studio. Listen to Evan's tips to help your fitness business succeed.
2020-12-1725 minRun a Profitable GymWhy Everyone Shows up for Free Intros With Pep LeppersIn September, Pep Leppers got 40 leads. All of them booked appointments, 39 showed up and 28 of them bought something.You could call it a lucky month, but he's maintained those numbers—a set rate of 30-40, a 95 percent show rate and a 70-80 percent close rate—ever since.Learn how he does it and how you can improve your gym's set, show and close rates in this episode.Links:All Round CrossFitArboxAGuardFree...
2020-12-1446 min
The Fitness to Business PodcastSE01EP07: David Allen, Owner of NBS FitnessIn the latest episode of the Fitness to Business Podcast, we sat down with David Allen, Owner of NBS Fitness in Memphis, Tennessee. David discusses how a lifetime of sport led him to opening his gym that is open 24 hours a day and is the only location in Memphis offering a full-service fitness experience.
2020-12-0338 minRun a Profitable GymTop Books of 2020 for Gym OwnersChris Cooper used to ask his mentors what they were reading; now, he asks them, "What book have you read five times?"A side effect of the COVID crisis meant fewer books were published in 2019, but that's OK. A book doesn't have to be new to be great. Here are Chris's top reads of 2020.Links:ArboxAGuardFree ToolsPreorder Chris' new bookTimeline: 00:41 – The milkshake re...
2020-11-1919 min
The Fitness to Business PodcastS01E06: Dan Iancio, CEO & Founder of Diancio MarketingIn the latest episode of our podcast, we sat down with Dan Iancio, the CEO and Founder of Diancio Marketing who's looking to help fitness owners grow and scale their businesses. Alen and Dan talk about how fitness business owners can benefit from digital marketing practices. This podcast is brought to you by Arbox, the leading fitness management platform for gyms, studios and more.
2020-11-1226 minRun a Profitable GymWhen Your Clients Want to Tell the World About YouGym ownership can feel like a thankless job at times. No one sees all the late nights, early mornings, blood, sweat and tears you put into your business.That's why Two-Brain Business' Clients' Choice Award is so meaningful. It's more than a trophy. It's a signal from your clients that you're doing things right and that they appreciate you. The 2020 Clients' Choice award winner is Nick Seabock, owner of Off the Grid CrossFit in New Jersey.Links:CrossFit Off the GridArbox
2020-11-0213 min