Introduction: The New Currency of Fitness Businesses Is Resilience In today’s rapidly evolving fitness landscape—defined by shifting consumer behaviors, economic uncertainty, rising operational costs, and unpredictable global disruptions—resilience isn’t just a bonus....
Introduction: The Inevitable Crossroads Every gym owner, boutique studio operator, and personal trainer running a business will eventually face a critical decision: stay in, scale, or sell. Whether that decision comes 3 years or 30 years after launch, the truth...
Introduction: A Win-Win Prospecting Strategy In today’s competitive fitness marketplace, one of the most powerful strategies you can implement is creating strategic partnerships with local businesses. The “Business of the Week” program is a low-cost, high-impact...
Whether a gym is for sale, up for acquisition, struggling and in need of a turnaround, or poised for its next level of growth, the first step in evaluating the opportunity is always the same: we look at the financial reality of each member. This boils down to two...
Introduction: “I Don’t Want to Be the Best Kept Secret in Town” I received a call one morning from a gym owner who had been visiting my website every day for nearly a month. He was finally ready to get started. Curious, I asked, “What made you pull the trigger today?”...
How to Nurture Every Prospect from Curiosity to Conversion Using Smart, Strategic Communication Introduction: What Does It Really Take to Turn a Lead into a Member? Every gym owner wants more sales. But few understand the journey a prospect takes to become a member....
Introduction: The Wake-Up Call at 4:00 A.M. I’ll never forget the call. It was 4:00 a.m., and my phone rang. On the line was my general contractor, and his words hit like a punch to the gut: “Jim, you need to get out here. All your equipment has been stolen.” At the...
As a gym business expert, I’ve seen my fair share of businesses in all kinds of situations, from thriving to struggling. However, there are times when the solution to a business problem is right in front of you but is often overlooked. This is exactly what I...
Running a gym or fitness business is not just about creating a welcoming environment and offering top-notch services. While being customer-friendly is essential, it’s also vital to understand that the sustainability and profitability of your business hinge on...
