The pandemic turned life upside-down for many. In tumultuous times, it’s easy to get focused on yourself and overlook how you may impact other people. Luckily, by focusing on how your actions affect others and making wiser choices, you can make things better. If you...
Rarely does an individual feel absolutely passionate about their job. Many of us crave the freedom and autonomy of running our own business. If you’ve decided to make that dream a reality, starting a business is a considerable endeavor that takes courage,...
79% of Direct Mail Recipients Either READ or SCAN the Mail They Get. (USPS & UDMP Certified Direct Mail Professional) When you send a marketing message, you obviously want people to see it. Email might be cheaper, but it’s easily ignored. Direct mail will, on the...
I’m guessing you’ve heard this Stephen Covey quote before. Do you agree with it? What if I told you that there are clubs that are breaking company sales records? What if I told you there are clubs that did better revenue and profits in 2020 than they did in 2019?...
A quick check showing the definition of urgency to be; 1) to act promptly; 2) act with intention to make things happen; 3) doing what needs to be done immediately. So, here’s what I see frequently in gyms…many time there are lots of good things going on but the...
As of this writing many gyms across the USA are slowing beginning to relaunch their business and others will be conducting a relaunch in the coming weeks. One thing for sure, we’re not going back to the same place we left a few weeks ago. It’s a different marketplace...
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Thousands of gyms and fitness clubs are doing their billing and member management using Gym Software. But just because you have gone digital does not mean you are ahead of the game. There are many ways that your Gym Billing Company can actually cost you money and this...
Here are some of the most common problems I see club owners facing: They don’t have enough time to scale and manage because they are putting out fires 🔥 They are barely breaking even or worse…..losing money 📉 They are experienced with fitness but not with running a...
Reposted from www.abcfinancial.com Every two interactions a member has with fitness staff in a given month results in one extra visit from that member the following month. It is essential to understand the correlation between employee turnover and member retention....
The #1 thing that has grown client clubs has been my personal mentoring and coaching program. I take only 10 total clients at any given time. No more. To qualify you must be 1) like minded and we have a palatable chemistry; 2) you must possess a winning attitude; 3)...
Many people dream of owning their own gym, being the boss, setting the rules, controlling their lives, and earning for themselves. Starting a gym can be difficult. You have to spend a lot of time and money coming up with an idea or service; testing it; developing its...
Reposted with permission from simplegym.io Every gym needs legal documents to operate legally and protect themselves. Here are 7 essential documents your gym needs, and a free download link (PDF & Word) for each. Most gym owners didn’t start their gym to become...
Reposted from www.abcfinancial.com Health Club and Fitness industry revenue is expected to reach $32.9 billion by 2020. Although the industry is trending towards growth, many health club owners still struggle to make a profit. Payment issues, member and employee...
Managing a gym or a fitness center requires a certain level of dedication, expertise, and knowledge of the fitness industry. As always, having a good team to help you out is important. Here are five useful tips for managing a gym club. Choose the Right People It is...
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Several years ago, I received a call from a gym owner with several facilities. He called me in despair. He knew that his gym was failing because membership sales had been declining steadily. The club owner had just received a major wake-up call. In addition to the...
Reposted from www.textmunication.com Read on to explore reasons on why your business needs text messaging in its marketing mix arsenal. We live in a customer-centric world. Retaining clients is as important as bringing in new clients. New clients are hard to find and...
Owning a fitness center or gym can be a great investment and career choice as they can be very profitable in all economies. While a fitness center can be successful and profitable, it does count on sales and other efforts to drive enrollment and overall revenue. I...
Reposted from www.abcfinancial.com I like facts. When you read, according to a 2017 American Express survey, that 7 out of 10 U.S. consumers spend more money to do business with a company that delivers great service it should get your attention. But there’s more;...
Reposted from www.abcfinancial.com The topic of fitness member delinquencies is like a tug-of-war. As gym owners and managers, you know that member dues are critical to the revenue stream of the business, but how can you approach the situation to ensure that members...
Reposted from www.abcfinancial.com Congratulations, you’ve decided you are ready to become a gym owner. The global fitness and health club industry generates more than $80 billion in annual revenue. However, just because the market is great does not mean you should...
When a gym commits to creating a sales culture in order to increase sales and profits, there are some fundamental rules that should be the foundation of any successful implementation. Once these rules are established other items can be addressed as the health club...
Let’s start with these simple questions As with anything that has an upside, there will be risk. You can’t avoid it. However, you can help mitigate this risk with proper planning and preparation and surrounding yourself with industry experts. A place we always like to...
