In this introduction with Gym Lawyers PLLC and the Fitness Business Association (FBA), Josh Leve, founder and CEO of FBA, introduces Matthew Becker, the founder and lead attorney of Gym Lawyers PLLC.

The discussion focuses on the essential role of legal services in the fitness industry. Matthew shares his journey from being a litigator to gym owner and legal consultant, highlighting how Gym Lawyers PLLC supports fitness entrepreneurs - helping them navigate legal compliance and mitigate risks.

Listen in and get ready for key insights into how gym owners can proactively address legal challenges.

Together they discuss...

  • (0:31) Overview of the legal side of the fitness industry.
  • (2:11) Matthew's background as a litigator and gym owner.
  • (5:00) Differentiating Gym Lawyers PLLC's services from liability insurance.
  • (7:41) Discussion about the uniqueness of each gym owner and how often they lack knowledge on setting up legal entities, commercial leases, and liability waivers.
  • (09:02) Highlighting the importance of protecting both sides when buying or selling a gym and emphasizing formal legal steps.
  • (10:20) The company’s twofold vision: educating gym owners proactively to avoid legal issues and expanding ongoing legal support.
  • (11:54) Launch of a new in-house counsel service, 'Gym Counsel,' offering consistent legal support for multi-location gyms.
  • (17:29) Special offer of a free 45-minute consultation and checklist analysis of legal contracts.
  • (18:30) The best places to learn more about Gym Lawyers PLLC.

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Matthew Becker

Matt Becker, Esq. is the founder of Gym Lawyers PLLC and co-founder of Gym Ventures LLC, where he helps gym owners protect, scale, and sell their businesses the right way. A former CrossFit affiliate owner himself, Matt has worked with hundreds of micro gym owners across the country—advising on everything from staffing and waivers to multi-entity asset protection and seven-figure exits. His mission? Help fitness entrepreneurs stop running their gym like a job and start running it like a business.

Josh Leve

Josh Leve is the Founder & CEO of the Fitness Business Association (FBA) and SUCCEED! the FBA Virtual Fitness Conference & Expo. With FBA's collective audience close to 100,000 and nearly 70 industry partnerships, its success has translated into Josh being featured in all major fitness publications and a spotlight speaker at IHRSA, Athletic Business, Mindbody BOLD, Club Industry, NSCA, NASM, EMPOWER!, ZUMBA, and many more.

 

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