Pat Rigsby

Pat Rigsby

Co-Founder @ Wealthy Gym Owners

About

Most gym owners don’t fail. They get stuck. Revenue grows. The schedule fills. The business looks successful from the outside…but behind the scenes, everything still runs through them. More responsibility. More decisions. More hours. Less freedom. I know this pattern because I lived it. I’ve built multiple successful businesses - over 35 actually. Two Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Winning Franchises (each ranked #1 in its category), a coaching & consulting company that hit #580 on the INC 5000 and dozens of others. I’ve also coached hundreds of gym and sports performance owners, and seen firsthand that growth without guardrails leads to burnout. That’s when the realization hit: Success without freedom is failure. That realization became the foundation for The Wealthy Gym Owner approach. Not hustle. Not hype. Not “work harder and scale later.” This is about designing the business correctly. The Wealthy Gym Owner approach helps owners: Transition from operator to true owner. Install systems that reduce owner dependence. Build profit that doesn’t require constant presence. Create leverage, control, and long-term optionality. It’s a framework built on: Guardrails (clear constraints that protect your time and energy). Leverage (people, systems, and decisions that scale without you). Intentional business design (so the business serves your life). Today, I work with gym owners & sports performance facility owners who are already good at what they do…but want more profit, more control, and more freedom without burning it all down. If you’re serious about building a business that works for you…not because of you…I can help. Two ways to start: Download The Wealthy Gym Owner to understand the framework. Or reach out if you’re ready to implement it with guidance. This work isn’t for everyone. But it’s exactly right for owners who want to win the long game.

Country

United States

City

Louisville

Industry

Health, Wellness & Fitness

Skill

Personal Training, Fitness, Athletic Training, Operant Conditioning, Fitness Training, Athletics, Strength Training, Nutrition, Sports, Strength & Conditioning, Coaching, Lifestyle, Wellness, Sports Management, Fitness Consulting, Boot Camp, Weight Training, Conditioning, Functional Training, Wellness Coaching

Experience

Wealthy Gym Owners

Co-Founder

Wealthy Gym Owners

LinkedIn
2024-6 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

Welcome to Wealthy Gym Owners! At Wealthy Gym Owners, we’re here to help driven gym owners...whether you have one location or several...turn your passion for fitness into a thriving, high-profit, wealth building business. This isn’t just about growing a gym; it’s about building a systematic, scalable business that allows you to create wealth as an owner. With decades of industry experience in everything from gym ownership to franchising, our approach is time-tested and proven in every type of market with thousands of owners. Why Wealthy Gym Owners? Proven Systems – The systems we teach have been the foundation of our own 7 figure gym, installed in many of the top gyms in the industry and served as the foundation to our award winning franchise growth. Hands-On Coaching – We meet you where you are and tailor strategies to your business & your goals. Long-Term Growth – While we love quick wins, our approach is to work with you to build something that is sustainable & scalable. Take the First Step! Download your '500K Gym Training Blueprint' today and start implementing the strategies that will help you build a business that grows to 500K or beyond while operating as an owner, not just an employee of your business. This is your path to financial freedom and business success. Let’s build something great together!

PatRigsby.com

Founder / CEO ★ Business Coaching ► Building Successful Fitness & Sports Performance Businesses

PatRigsby.com

LinkedIn
2015-3 - Present · 11 yrs 7 mos

Louisville, Kentucky

I’ve been the behind-the-scenes expert for many of the most successful fitness businesses in the industry. From developing two Entrepreneur 500 franchises and a company ranked #580 in the Inc. 5000 to becoming the marketing expert and strategist behind many of the most successful fitness brands and product launches, I’ve helped fitness business owners become six- and seven-figure entrepreneurs, bestselling authors, and even industry leaders. My coaching and consulting clients have been featured in Men’s Health, USA Today, Men’s Fitness, Shape, Women’s Health, Huffington Post, and on ABC, CBS, and NBC. I’ve helped build online businesses, supplement companies, local businesses, and more. In fact, many of the experts who provide fitness business coaching have been clients, customers, or franchisees. Today I offer several popular programs through my business coaching: ● The Business Growth Accelerator – Would you like to grow your business by 30%, 50%, or even 100% over the next few months? The Business Growth Accelerator may be for you. ● Ideal Business Academy – Learn how you can compete without fear against even your newest and toughest competitors. ● Ideal Business Mastermind – Want to double, triple, or even quadruple your business over the next year? This is for you. ● Online Entrepreneur Mastermind – Would you like me to help you build a six- or seven-figure online business over the next year? Check out this mastermind. When we work together, you’ll experience: ● An individualized ideal business game plan ● World class coaching ● A thriving business you love owning For more information, visit us at our website and click the Contact tab. ● www.patrigsby.com

Fit Yummy Mummy

Co-Owner / Co-Founder ★ Personal Training / Coaching ► Guiding Moms to Better Health

Fit Yummy Mummy

2007-3 - Present · 19 yrs 7 mos

Louisville, KY

My wife, trainer and author Holly Rigsby, co-founded Fit Yummy Mummy with me in 2007. The company’s mission: to help busy moms change their lifestyle and improve their bodies to an even better level than before they became pregnant. Fit Yummy Mummy provides a multitude of offerings for women, including: ● Fat loss coaching for new moms. ● A regularly updated blog featuring articles and videos. ● Numerous fat loss products. ● An online support community membership site for women with a desire to improve their health. Focusing on the specific market of new mothers, Holly uses her experiences as a fitness expert and mother of two to create workouts and nutrition plans for her community of “fit yummy mummys.” The Fit Yummy Mummy e-book came out in 2007. Even dating back to this original comprehensive training and nutrition guide, FYM has maintained a dedication to short-burst, high-intensity, full-body strength workouts for women. In the years since, Fit Yummy Mummy has expanded to include other workout and nutrition information products, including: FYM workouts, intervals, kettlebells, a cookbook, and an overall transformation kit. Fit Yummy Mummy also offers a membership site, Club FYM, which features a Workout of the Month program, a private discussion forum, articles, videos, meal plans, and more. As FYM continues to grow its base of dedicated followers, the company firmly keeps its focus on helping women lose weight and get back to their pre-baby bodies – or better – through its many resources. To learn more about Fit Yummy Mummy, visit us at ● www.fityummymummy.com

Fitness Revolution

Co-Owner, Co-Founder & Former CEO

Fitness Revolution

2011-1 - 2015-2 · 4 yrs 2 mos

Elizabethtown, KY

Fitness Revolution was the #1 Personal Training Franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine in 2014 and the #193 Franchise overall as well as the #308 Franchise overall in 2015 and top co-ed personal training franchise. Fitness Revolution has also been recognized by Franchise Business Review as having the highest franchisee satisfaction in North America among all fitness franchises for 3 years running! Our Fitness Revolution Members were featured in Men’s Health, Men’s Fitness, Women’s Health, USA Today, Yahoo, ESPN and thousands of other media outlets. Fitness Revolution locations were recognized as a Top 10 Gym in the U.S. and another as the #1 Independent Gym in America by Men’s Health Magazine. I sold my stake in this organization in early 2015 and they are no longer franchising.

Resistance Band Training

Co-Owner

Resistance Band Training

2010-1 - 2015-2 · 5 yrs 2 mos

Elizabethtown, KY

As a Co-Owner I was responsible for sales, marketing and business development in building Resistance Band Training Systems (RBT) to hold the position as the worldwide premier resource for resistance band training products and fitness / performance education. We developed RBT to stand out in the fitness and performance industry in large part due to its uniqueness as an equipment vendor (offering its own brand of flat resistance bands), an unmatched educational body, and fitness training service provider.

Athletic Revolution

Co-Owner, Co-Founder and Former CEO

Athletic Revolution

2009-3 - 2015-2 · 6 yrs

During my role as Co-Owner and CEO of Athletic Revolution it was recognized as the #1 Youth Fitness & Sports Performance Business Coaching Program in U.S. Twice ranked as the #1 Youth Fitness & Sports Performance Training Franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine, the #296 Franchise overall in 2014 and #273 in 2015, Athletic Revolution provided the youth sports performance focused coach a vehicle to build a successful business. I sold my stake in this organization in early 2015 and they are no longer franchising.

International Youth Conditioning Association

Co-Owner & Former CEO

International Youth Conditioning Association

2007-12 - 2015-2 · 7 yrs 3 mos

The International Youth Conditioning Association (IYCA) was the leading international authority on athletic development and conditioning for children and teenagers. Since its founding in 2004, the IYCA’s goal has been to unite the youth fitness and sports industry by being a leader and guiding force within the field. In this pursuit, the IYCA also served as the programming education provider for Athletic Revolution. In serving it's leadership role in the youth fitness industry, the IYCA and its team of experts in the fields of sports science, youth training, and sports medicine promoted the best practices in youth athletic development. To accomplish this goal, the IYCA disseminated educational materials in a variety of ways, including by writing informational blog posts, hosting live events, offering youth fitness & sports performance training certifications as well as providing personal trainers with continuing education courses. Among the many and diverse roles the IYCA played in the field of youth fitness, the organization verified recent youth sports research and constructs practical applications for training young athletes. Additionally, the IYCA sought to establish norms within the industry regarding safe, effective, and clinically sound approaches to ensure the development of injury-free, emotionally sound, and functionally exceptional youth clients. During my time as Co-Owner of the IYCA we went from fewer than 100 Certified members to over 5000 Certified professionals. The IYCA has certified thousands of Youth Fitness Specialists worldwide, and has produced a textbook which is used in 3 U.S. Universities.

Fitness Consulting Group

Co-Owner, Co-Founder & Former CEO

Fitness Consulting Group

LinkedIn
2004-1 - 2015-2 · 11 yrs 2 mos

Founded in 2005, The Fitness Consulting Group developed many of the most successful health & fitness business coaching program and products in the industry. From fitness training and programming methodology, to exercise equipment, health & fitness business coaching, gym management software, insurance, personal training certifications and more – Fitness Consulting Group became a one stop shopping place for personal trainers, health club owners and private practice owners, employees, fitness enthusiasts, fitness coaches, or anyone else with any interest in fitness.

Anytime Fitness

Co-Owner, Fitness Marketing Expert, Personal Training Business and Fitness Business Coach

Anytime Fitness

LinkedIn
2004 - 2011-9 · 7 yrs

A 24 Hour Fitness Center located in Owensboro, KY and part of the largest co-ed health club franchise in the fitness industry.

Fit Systems Personal Training Business

Personal Training Fitness Business Owner, Fitness Expert

Fit Systems Personal Training Business

2004-8 - 2008-7 · 4 yrs

Elizabethtown, KY

Co-founded and managed Fit Systems Personal Training Fitness Business. Handled personal trainer fitness business coaching, personal training fitness sales and various other aspect of fitness business development.

Education

Shawnee State University

Shawnee State University

LinkedIn
1991 - 1995 · 4 yrs
Ohio University

Ohio University

LinkedIn

Athletic Administration / Physical Education

1997 - 1998 · 1 yr

Master's in Athletic Administration

Xavier University

Xavier University

LinkedIn

Sports Management

1996 - 1997 · 1 yr
Wittenberg University

Wittenberg University

LinkedIn
1990 - 1991 · 1 yr

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