ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Why are so many fitness businesses missing out on the most loyal, cash-positive demographic in the market? In this episode of Profit Made Simple, host Dan Henderson sits down with the one and only Heath Jones, founder of Active and Ageless, to explore his incredible journey from a military and nursing background to pioneering dedicated fitness spaces for mature adults. Heath shares the raw truth about opening his first location right at the start of 2020, risking it all on blind faith when prominent business coaches told him the model was impossible.
You’ll hear the major operational "aha" moments that took Heath from a highly capital-intensive, machine-heavy gym to a streamlined, community-centric, class-based model that cut subsequent setup costs by two-thirds. Heath breaks down his exact playbook for success with older adults: a strict movement-assessment onboarding process, a low-friction $20 five-class trial, and time-based programming that fosters camaraderie rather than comparison. They also dive into Heath's strict recruitment philosophy - hiring for personality and training for skill - and how he uses a data-driven "Location Matrix" to fuel his future expansion plans across Sydney and beyond.
If you want to learn how to tap into a highly loyal, asset-rich market and scale your business with bulletproof systems, this episode is a must-listen.
Our favourite quotable moments:“Regret to me is a far bigger risk than losing money and time.” – Heath Jones
“Older adults and mature adults... they train for life. They train for functionality.” – Heath Jones
“We can teach skills. We can't teach personality or mindset.” – Heath Jones
Resources:
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About Guest:
Heath Jones is the founder of Active and Ageless, a premium, multi-location fitness brand dedicated to the over-50s and aging demographic. With a diverse professional background spanning the military, emergency nursing, and industrial health, Heath brings a deeply systemic and procedural approach to functional fitness, longevity, and community-first healthy aging.
About Dan:
Dan Henderson, founder of Fitness Profit, is a coach and business consultant who helps fitness owners achieve more freedom, impact, and income. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Dan is a well-respected leader, owning two successful businesses within the space: Fitness Profit and Australia's largest fitness conference, Filex. As a published author and entrepreneur, Dan shares his knowledge on the Profit Made Simple podcast, where he interviews industry experts and offers practical advice for growing your fitness business, building your brand, and achieving your goals. Join Dan each week and take your fitness business to new heights with Profit Made Simple.
Related: over-50s fitness, longevity, class-based programming, scaling gyms, client retention, business onboarding, gym marketing, functional training, recruitment strategy, business systems, demographic data.
