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August 19, 2025 43 mins

They didn’t just build a gym, they built a movement. Doug and Thea Wood are the powerhouse couple behind The Hive, Scottsdale’s most talked-about gym and a hub for high-performing entrepreneurs. But that’s just the surface. In this episode of Behind Gym Doors, Doug and Thea share how they turned personal transformation into global impact, building a $6M gym, launching an international online school, and funding orphanages around the world… all while being unapologetically bold about their faith, brand, and message.

We dive deep into building niche communities, creating content that actually converts, and why most gym owners play too small. If you’re afraid of standing out, raising prices, or showing up authentically, this episode is your wake-up call.

Chapters
(00:00) Introduction
(01:14) Building a school for entrepreneur families
(07:06) From weight loss to a global brand
(10:13) The $6M vision behind The Hive
(13:47) Why their niche gym blew up on social
(16:16) Deal flow and networking inside workouts
(24:01) “Everything you want is on the other side of fear”
(27:16) Being raw and bold on social media
(33:13) Creating a gym culture people pay a premium for

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Connect With Doug & Thea Wood
Website: https://hivefitclub.com/
The Hive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehivefitclub
Doug Wood Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealdougwood
Thea Wood Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theawood

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