He Spends 1 Hour a Week on This Business

The gist

1. Break-even came at 15 members, and tiered pricing at $175, $275, and $325 per month now generates $7,000 monthly from 28 members.
2. A $40 per month scheduling platform with keycard door access runs the whole facility, cutting hands-on work to about 1 hour weekly.
3. Meldrum got 28 members with no paid ads by choosing a visible location within 5 miles of home and leaning on word of mouth.
4. When negotiating a lease, ask for a rent-free period until opening and landlord-funded improvements to lower your upfront costs.