
Is starting a gym franchise in Singapore a terrible idea? In this episode, FitVentures co-founder Noah Oberman shares all about bringing a gym franchise to Singapore…even when everyone told him not to.In Q1 2025 alone, he opened four new locations — and in just two years, crossed the $1M revenue mark.He explains:1. Why They Entered a “Saturated” Gym Market—and Won2. Franchise vs Corporate Gyms: The Big Differences No One Talks About3. The 3 Problems They Saw in the Biggest Franchise (And How They Solved Them)4. Hyrox: How the Event is Changing the Fitness Industry5. The Leadership Framework That Keeps Their Gyms GrowingThis is a story about betting on yourself, building a brand people actually want, and proving the industry wrong.Timestamps:00:00 – Fighting giants in a “saturated” market00:51 – From 4 gyms to 9 in just 6 months03:07 – Corporate vs franchise gym models explained07:12 – Why picking the right franchisees is key to success08:39 – Spotting “brand fatigue” in a crowded market09:59 – The 3 problems with Anytime Fitness14:47 – Why they limit franchisees to 3–5 locations16:14 – Introducing the “Bobbit” leadership framework17:28 – Why ongoing training matters more than onboarding18:32 – Hyrox: Fitness trend or lasting change?22:47 – Is Hyrox a revenue booster or a marketing tool?24:01 – The importance of self-renewal for leaders25:00 – Our 9 gym locations in Singapore25:44 – Hyrox’ positive impact on the entire gym industry👇 Your hosts:👩🏫 Tammy Ng📸 Instagram: / ngtammyyy 🎬 TikTok: / ngtammyyy 💼 LinkedIn: / ngtammyyy 🧠 Adeline Ng🌐 Website: https://adelineng.com/📝Free Marketing Notes: https://linktr.ee/adeline.ng📱Facebook / ng.adelinee 📸 Instagram: / ade_ysc 💼 LinkedIn: / ade-ng 🎥 TikTok: / ng.ade 🚀 Get to know our Guest:💼 LinkedIn: / noah-oberman-16847655 📷 Instagram: / its_noahoberman 🎥TikTok: / itsnoahoberman 🎥 YouTube: / @noahoberman 🔔 Don’t miss a beat:🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manonamission...📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manonamissi...🏢 LinkedIn: / manonamissionshow 📌 Subscribe here:▶️ / @manonamissionshow 📲 We’re everywhere: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | TikTok@manonamissionshow👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if you found this episode inspiring!#podcast #gymbusiness #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney #fitnessinspiration #fitnessindustry #businesspodcast #founder #healthandwellness