I’m looking for some real-world input from anyone who’s been through a studio transition/buyout. I currently rent space in a high-intensity training studio owned by another trainer. She plans to retire in 3–5 years, and the rough idea is that I would take over the space at that point with a gradual transition of clients and relationship building. She trains her own clients with the help of her husband (around 90 clients), and I run my own business within the space (30-35 sessions/wk currently). What’s being discussed is a seller-financed buyout / equity over time, but I’m struggling with how that applies when the business doesn’t operate independently of the owner. In reality, it seems like I’d be: – Buying equipment – Taking over the lease – Hoping some percentage of clients stay (no guarantees) For those who’ve been through something similar: – Is there actually a “business” to buy in this scenario, or mainly equipment + opportunity? – How have you handled valuing a client base that buys session packages? – Have you seen cleaner transition structures (e.g. revenue share / transition period) that worked better? I’m want to take over the space, but want to make sure it’s structured in a way that makes sense. Appreciate any insight or examples.

Lawrence mentioned that James T (James Biddle) was an OG of HIT in my home town. Actually the OG was a chap by the name of Paul Dickens (who went on to be the chief fire officer for the area). Paul had been living in America and trained at a Nautilus Gym over there. When he came back to the UK he introduced me to the "pleasures" of HIT at Sugars Gym around 1977 or 78. Mentzer was gaining momentum around the same time and my interest had been piqued by Paul. A number of us followed the Mentzer path including me, a guy I only ever knew as "Big" John and my subsequent training partners Rossie and Mark (who is sadly no longer with us). There was also a chap called Craig who had found a Nautilus Gym which was so good that most of the HIT group left Sugars and took to making a 70 mile round trip to train there usually three times a week. Craig is featured on James T's insta page and absolutely transformed his body using HIT. Very inspirational. Eventually we all moved to a much more local gym that was stacked with Gen 2 Nautilus kit and that is where I met James who worked there as a trainer. James eventually left and set up United with the help of Mark and Craig before selling it and moving to his current set up. All our paths have criss-crossed many times over the last 50 years. This clip is the late Mark being trained by James and filmed by Craig. High Intensity 5-Minute Miracle Workout Arthur Jones

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This might inspire some of you garage gym lovers.... "The garden shed. No landlord, no staff, no commute, no general public (only the ones we like!) and almost no overheads. What’s not to like?!" ~ James T (Follow on Instagram) James T sold his gym in 2018 and now does ~50 sessions a week in his home studio. All selectorized machines (I believe) mostly MedX. No financing. Controls his own diary. Living the dream 😁 💪