What’s it like to go from being a piano teacher to building a $1 Million-Dollar Strength Studio with 5 trainers? Live Oak Strength Founder Owen Dockham returns to the podcast to talk about that, along with how he did it all with barely any advertising (and how you can, too!) — check out the episode here

I hope you have all had a great year and can now make time to take stock and be with your family. Apologies for the short notice, but I have CANCELLED TODAY'S CALL. I have to run a lot of Xmas related errands and I assume most of you are busy enough. However, I've renamed next weeks calls to..... "2026 GOAL SETTING!" I love setting goals, and I believe it's the best way to get clarity on your 2026 plan. Without goals, it's easy to get overwhelmed and get busy doing things that don't work. With clear goals and actions, you will know exactly what to do, and greatly increase your chance of success! So join me next week to set your goals and create your plan for success at 10AM EST Tues 30th December here: https://www.skool.com/hib-free/calendar?eid=0263b75180744330a00d17ec40eeced4

@Lawrence Neal and all of you High Intensity Business folks ~ Wishing Everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy New Year!

Quick question for the crew — how do you handle billing when clients travel or miss sessions? I currently use monthly recurring billing, which keeps income predictable but gets tricky when clients miss more than a week or want to “bank” sessions or reschedule a bunch at once — even though it’s technically a use-it-or-lose-it setup to hold their spot. Have you found a system that keeps income consistent, sets clear expectations and is easy to manage for you? Curious what’s worked best for you.

I’m excited to announce that Barwich GmbH is now the official equipment sponsor of High Intensity Business. MedX machines have set the gold standard for decades — but sourcing them can be slow, limited, or expensive depending on where you’re based. That’s where Eggert Barwich comes in. With over 40 years working with Nautilus and MedX machines — plus a Mercedes-Benz engineering apprenticeship — Eggert manufactures German-engineered MedX equipment with smart upgrades and broader availability. Barwich machines are trusted worldwide, from Keiser Training in Australia to members of the HIB (Pro) community like Peter & Brian Collins. My former business partner and current HIB (Pro) member Sean Dunleavy runs his Galway studio on Barwich machines, and both he and his clients couldn’t be happier. I'm actually on my way to Sean's studio today to get a great workout on these machines! 👉 Right now, get 5% off orders of 6+ machines until October 31st, 2025. Learn more: medx.eu/contact 📝 Note on Brands I’ll continue highlighting a range of equipment manufacturers I believe in. Barwich has chosen to sponsor HIB, and their support helps me keep creating resources for this community. Check out the awesome design, machine, and factory photos below! 💬 Which MedX machine would you most like to add to your studio?