Some say Justin is a visionary. Others say he was lucky for selling his health clubbefore the global financial crisis of 2008. He says, “You make your own luck!”
Justin started in the fitness industry in 1989 as a gym instructor and then launched his own personal training business, way before personal training was mainstream. He has managed and owned fitness clubs since 1990 –not surprising considering he is a 3rd generation entrepreneur!
He has opened 2 green field health clubs, purchased 2 clubs, rescued members from 4 clubs that went broke and sold both of his clubs –the full gambit of business!
As a „hands on‟ owner he represented the views of independent club owners for a decade. He was the first & last Presidentof Fitness NSW and Vice President of Fitness Australia, so mixed it with the best of the Aussie politicians.
Justin is now the Managing Directorof Active Management. He consults with small businessesworldwide in everything from start up & design to marketing & sales systems. He facilitates 4 Australianand New Zealand Fitness Round Tables which allows him to see a huge cross section of business models.
Since 1998, he has been an International Presenter, speaking on everything business in 12 countries and being invited back onnumerous occasions. He uses his Aussie larrikin charm to get his messages across, so that attendees of his presentations are empoweredtoimplement his ideas and make positive changes to their business.
Justin received the 2006 Fitness Australia Presidential Award, the 2008 Australian Fitness Network Presenter of the Year and the2008 FitnessNSW Contribution to the Fitness Industry Award.
After a major health scare in 2004, Justin now shares with thousands of small business owners and staff of major companies how to create work-life balance. He is very much aware of what stress, too much work and not enough play can do to the body. You just have to go through JT‟s YENO Wellness Quotient!
It is not all business for Justin!
In November 2008, Zoe was born to Robyn and Justin, after years of trying and IVF. As a proud father he enjoys shopping his little girl and nothing takes precedence on Mondays, as that is Daddy Day Careor Zoe & JT Time!
He is a keen rugby supporter and coach. He currently coaches Northern Suburbs 1st Grade in Sydney‟s Premier Rugby competition and in 2010 was one of 18 elite coaches who completed the Advanced Coaching Program.
Justin is driven by ambition, passion and emotion, so you won‟t be surprised that an objective in life for him is to “To increase the number of people exercising, so that there is less strain and financial burden on the Australian health system meaning future generations can enjoy the awesome life and opportunities that Australia offers.”
Some say Justin is a visionary. Others say he was lucky for selling his health club before the global financial crisis of 2008. He says, “You make your own luck!”
Justin started in the fitness industry in 1989 as a gym instructor and then launched his own personal training business, way before personal training was mainstream. He has managed and owned fitness clubs since 1990 –not surprising considering he is a 3rd generation entrepreneur!
He has opened 2 green field health clubs, purchased 2 clubs, rescued members from 4 clubs that went broke and sold both of his clubs –the full gambit of business!
As a "hands on" owner he represented the views of independent club owners for a decade. He was the first & last Presidentof Fitness NSW and Vice President of Fitness Australia, so mixed it with the best of the Aussie politicians.Justin is now the Managing Directorof Active Management. He consults with small businessesworldwide in everything from start up & design to marketing & sales systems. He facilitates 4 Australianand New Zealand Fitness Round Tables which allows him to see a huge cross section of business models.
Since 1998, he has been an International Presenter, speaking on everything business in 12 countries and being invited back onnumerous occasions. He uses his Aussie larrikin charm to get his messages across, so that attendees of his presentations are empoweredtoimplement his ideas and make positive changes to their business.
Justin received the 2006 Fitness Australia Presidential Award, the 2008 Australian Fitness Network Presenter of the Year and the2008 FitnessNSW Contribution to the Fitness Industry Award.
After a major health scare in 2004, Justin now shares with thousands of small business owners and staff of major companies how to create work-life balance. He is very much aware of what stress, too much work and not enough play can do to the body. You just have to go through JT's YENO Wellness Quotient!
It is not all business for Justin!
In November 2008, Zoe was born to Robyn and Justin, after years of trying and IVF. As a proud father he enjoys shopping his little girl and nothing takes precedence on Mondays, as that is Daddy Day Careor Zoe & JT Time!
He is a keen rugby supporter and coach. He currently coaches Northern Suburbs 1st Grade in Sydney‟s Premier Rugby competition and in 2010 was one of 18 elite coaches who completed the Advanced Coaching Program.
Justin is driven by ambition, passion and emotion, so you won't be surprised that an objective in life for him is to “increase the number of people exercising, so that there is less strain and financial burden on the Australian health system meaning future generations can enjoy the awesome life and opportunities that Australia offers.”
Social Media Expert
Justin Tamsett is fast becoming reknowned as Australia's social media expert. Market your business online through Facebook, Twitter, e-newsletters and blogs.
Health Club Consulting
Justin began sharing his knowledge with other business owners in 1997 as a motivational speaker and since 2005 he has been sought after as a fitness business consultant and management coach. Owing to his extensive experience, he now advises clubs of all sizes and locations. Based in Sydney, Justin Tamsett is world renowned in developing marketing plans for any budget that produce results.
He has also designed, planned and supervised the building of purpose-built fitness clubs.
Industry Supporter
Justin was the President of The Hunter Institute of Higher Education Student Representative Council. This meant he was an integral person in the amalgamation of The University and the Institute’s student representative bodies. The experience he gained was invaluable. Justin at this point honed his problem solving, negotiation, people management skills and more.
Justin was elected President of the Fitness Centres Association in 1993. The fitness industry was changing and a new peak body for fitness was being developed. Justin with several colleagues was a catalyst in the formation of Fitness NSW. 1997 saw the incorporation of Fitness NSW and Justin was appointed the President. Then 12 months later at the first election for Fitness NSW, his peers elected Justin President for a two-year term.
During the formation of the body the skills Justin had learnt in the past were reinforced, plus he learned many more as there was a direct relationship with several government departments, consumer bodies and unions.
In this role, Justin met regularly with Government Representatives, ran meetings, gave interviews with the media and planned the development of the industry. After leaving the industry body for 6 years, Justin returned to Fitness NSW as a board member and then also as the President from 2006 to 2008. In this term, he was instrumental in the formation of a single national industry body. So he was the first and last President of FitnessNSW
Fitness Industry Experience
Justin first started as a gym instructor at Howzat Fitness World, in Newcastle in 1988. In 1991, he started his own Personal Training business called The Physical Epitome, which he sold in 1992.
He was at Howzat for 3 years whilst completing his Bachelor of Education majoring in Physical and Health Education at Newcastle University. Studying often took a back seat, as he worked in the gym, played first grade rugby union and was a major figure in the politics within the University.
On graduation, Justin continued his career in the fitness industry with Jamie Hayes at Body Express. After working for free for 2 weeks to secure a position, Justin began as a gym instructor. He quickly moved into sales and joint management until finally managing his own Body Express health club at Bondi Beach.
In 1994, Justin and his parents opened Active Fitness Centre. The club was 1100m2 fitness only facility with added services including crèche, massage, solarium, personal training, physiotherapist and pilates studio. In 2001, Justin opened his second club a 300m2 facility called Active Health Club.
In 2002, Active Fitness Centre was sold to Fitness First. This was the first Australian club to be sold to Australia’s largest chain. In 2008, Active Health Club was sold after 7 years of operation and growth to more than 1200 members. Justin turned his attention to Active Management consulting services, speaking engagements...and starting a family.
