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BFS Media Appearances

#6-HALO Talks Fast Break: Julian Barnes and the The BFS Network State of the Industry 2024 Report

Key takeaways every studio owner or industry investor should know


Escape Fitness: Boutique Fitness Studio Report | Winners vs. Losers | Julian Barnes of BFS
Julian unpacks critical trends shaping boutique fitness—like the explosive growth of Pilates studios, the impact of tariffs on equipment pricing, and the secrets behind the most profitable studios.

Club Solutions: Inside the 2024 BFS State of the Industry Report
Julian Barnes, the co-founder and CEO of the BFS Network, joined editor Taylor Gabhart to discuss the 2024 BFS State of the Industry Report, he brought a powerful message: profitability in the boutique fitness industry is both achievable and increasingly common, if operators stick to proven business practices.

Gym Owners Fitness Business Podcast With Mel Tempest. Episode # 252
Key insights and current fitness industry trends that help owners and executives manage their businesses and drive profitability.

The Future of Fitness Podcast: Power Moves: Julian Barnes - BFS 2024 State of The Industry Report
Drawing from BFS's latest annual report, Julian shares data-driven strategies that gym owners can use to improve profitability, streamline operations, and build sustainable businesses. The conversation covers everything from fundamental KPIs to surprising trends that challenge conventional wisdom in the fitness space.

Pilates Bridge: How Profitable Pilates Studios Operate: BFS Network Industry Report
If you run a Pilates studio, this video is your data-driven blueprint for growing a profitable business.You’ll see exactly what the most successful Pilates studios are doing, based on real data from the BFS Network’s 2024 Industry Report, which analyzed nearly 400 studios.

Fit Tech Council: Accelerating Growth In Boutique Fitness With Julian Barnes
In this episode of the Fitness + Technology Podcast, host BryanORourke is joined by Julian Barnes, Co-Founder and CEO of @thebfsnetwork a market intelligence and growth accelerator for beauty, fitness, and self-care businesses. In his role, Julian serves as a strategic growth advisor, helping BFS members enhance profitability and scale smarter.

Fitness Business Asia: What makes a 20% profit boutique studio: Julian Barnes of BFS Network

Well, Well, Well Podcast: Wellness & Industry Data with Julian Barnes
If you’ve ever thought, “I love what I do, but this has to make more money,” this is your playbook episode

Pilates Business Podcast: Small Studio, Big Profit: What the BFS Pilates Industry Report Reveals About Top-Performing Studios
They dive into what truly separates high-performing Pilates studios from the rest, including how smaller spaces, premium pricing, and dedicated management drive consistent growth and strong margins.

Pilates Hour #262 - The Future of Pilates
Join Dr. Brent in conversation with Julian Barnes, CEO and founder of the BFS Network, the leading research and growth hub for boutique fitness and Pilates studios. Together, they’ll explore the latest industry trends, data insights, and why the future of our profession is brighter than ever.

Why Most Yoga Studios Stay Stuck at 1–9% Profit (And What the Data Says to Do Instead)
We sit down, to unpack what actual industry data reveals about profitability in yoga, Pilates, and boutique fitness studios, and what studio owners need to stop guessing about immediately.

Find, Enroll, Retain: The Simple Framework Behind Profitable Gyms