Dru Hill
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Dru is the CEO of GymMaster. Since 1994 he has led the development of GymMaster from a simple software for a local gym to an industry-leading platform that powers thousands of gyms in over 70 countries. Dru’s forward-thinking led to innovations like the integrated access control for 24/7 gyms in 2005 and quick adaptations for COVID-19 with online classes and essential safety features in 2020. Under his leadership, GymMaster manages over 3 million memberships and handles $40+ billion in payments, making it easier than ever for gym owners to launch and grow their business.
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12 Steps to a Killer Instagram Strategy for Your Gym
12 Steps to Building a Killer Instagram Strategy for Your Gym in 2025 Over half of all gym members say that they discovered their gym through social media. It could well be your gym’s primary source of new members, so you need to ensure you … More
How to Create Gym Marketing Personas for Growth
How to Create Gym Marketing Personas to Maximize Growth in Your Fitness Business When you craft the marketing materials for your gym or fitness business, who exactly are you writing those emails and making those social media posts for? Your current … More
How to Market a New Gym: The Ultimate Guide
The Ultimate Playbook: How to Market a New Gym Establishing a new fitness business is no mean feat. Finding a space, investing in equipment, hiring workers, setting up systems and processes; there’s a lot to plan for and do, and each of these … More
9 Gym Ad Ideas to Boost Signups in 2025
9 Gym Ad Examples That’ll Captivate Your Audience in 2025 The best gym ads are eye-catching and memorable. They resonate with potential members and compel the audience to act. But what exactly do the best gym ads look like? In this guide we’ll … More
Case Studies: Gym Success Stories Using GymMaster Software
3 Gym Case Studies and Success Stories from Booking and Management Software The most successful modern fitness businesses are powered by smart gym management software. The right solution can streamline your operations, improve the member experience, … More
Strategies to Boost Gym Membership Sales
Top Strategies to Boost Gym Membership Sales The main avenue to fitness business growth is via gym membership sales. Memberships form the primary revenue stream for most gyms and fitness studios. As such, you should develop a structured, strategic … More
7 Gym Promo Ad Tips That Drive Results
7 Key Elements for Crafting the Perfect Gym Promotion Ad You’ve come up with a gym promo idea: a free trial, a fitness challenge, a limited time discount. It feels like you’ve done the hard part. But the success of any gym promotion will … More
Top 3 Most Important Factors For Gym Success
3 Make-or-Break Factors for Your Gym or Studio’s Success Fitness is a very good business to be in. The size of the global health and fitness club market is expected to rise from $112.17 billion in 2023 to $202.78 billion in 2030, at an incredible … More
Social Media Marketing for Gyms in 2025
Social Media for Gyms: A Guide to Dominating in 2025 Gyms owners are very familiar with competition, whether in the form of spirited members on the gym floor, or rivalries with local fitness businesses competing for a similar set of customers. But … More
Gym Trends Survey in the US & NZ
GymMaster 2025 Gym Trends Survey At GymMaster we aim to help gyms and fitness businesses succeed in one of the world’s most competitive industries. Our simple yet ultra-capable gym management software gives you all the tools you need to get ahead. … More
How to Attract Gym Members with Effective Adverts
Effective Gym Advertising: Attract More Members with Fitness Ad Campaigns Gyms enjoy a range of potential advertising advantages. They’re aspirational businesses that sell a dream, almost anyone could be a potential customer, and the … More
Fitness Digital Marketing Trends for 2025
Future-Proof Your Gym: Fitness Advertising & Digital Marketing Trends for 2025 The fitness industry is incredibly competitive. In order to attract new customers, gyms need to find ways to stand out from the crowd and catch the eyes of potential … More
Smart Revenue Ideas for Gyms & Fitness Studios
Innovative Revenue Streams for Gyms and Fitness Studios When a business diversifies its revenue streams, it becomes less reliant on a single source of cash flow. This makes the business more resilient: better able to handle new competitors, economic … More
Top Gym Advertising Strategies for 2025
7 Best Gym Advertising Strategies for 2025: Boost Signups, Retention, and Community As a gym owner, your goals are clear: get more gym members through the door, keep them coming back, and build a community that feels like family. In 2025, gym … More
Gym Owner Salaries & How to Succeed
Owning a gym can be an incredibly rewarding business, both financially and personally, but it requires more than just a passion for fitness to succeed. You may think gyms make a lot of money, but while the potential earnings for gym owners vary … More
Mastering Gym Lead Generation: A Comprehensive Guide
Hey there, gym owners and fitness pros! If you’re reading this, you’re probably wondering how to get more gym members walking through your doors—or at least clicking through your website. I get it. Running a gym is tough, especially when you’re … More
AI in the Fitness Industry: Future Trends in Class Booking Software for Gyms
The fitness industry has changed a lot in recent years. Take gym booking tools, for example. Not so long ago a member app was a nice-to-have: a fun bonus feature that members didn’t necessarily demand, but were pleasantly surprised to get. … More
Guide to Gym Management & Booking Software
Gym booking software gives your gym more control over operations, and your members more control over their memberships. But gym management and scheduling software is only as good as its implementation. Even the best solution can fail if it … More
Advertising Ideas to Boost Membership in 2025
As a gym owner you probably have dreams of growth; of moving to a larger site, setting up multiple gyms or even franchising your brand. Ultimately your goal is to create a successful business - one that attracts more members over time. No matter what … More
Preview Release: A More Targeted Waitlist System
We’ve been listening to your feedback, and we’re excited to announce an upcoming update to GymMaster’s Waitlist feature — designed to give members more control and flexibility when securing a spot in a class. Current Waitlist Feature When a class is … More