# 321. The Truth About ClassPass

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Podcast: [Fitness Business Asia Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fitness-business-asia-podcast-335337)
Published: 2026-03-05T06:31:19+00:00
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## Resource

ClassPass has become a controversial topic, with studios publicly leaving the platform recently. They say it damages pricing, brand value and the industry. In this episode, Jack shares his honest perspective as a studio owner who has worked with ClassPass for years, as well as someone who has had extensive conversations with ClassPass management and studio owners around the world. ClassPass is here to stay, so it's very important to make smart, informed decisions about the platform that are best for your business. This episode will help you do that.

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