The Truth Gym Owners, Salespeople, and Members Rarely Talk About** Bi-weekly billing is one of those ideas that sounds brilliant in theory. “Lower barrier to entry.”“Feels more affordable.”“Easier yes at the sales desk.”“More frequent cash flow.” And yet… I’ve seen...
(Why the First 30 Days Decide Everything) The first impression your gym makes on a new member doesn’t happen during their first workout. It happens the moment they say “yes.” And here’s the uncomfortable truth most gym owners don’t want to admit: You can sell a...
Independent gym owners, boutique studio operators, gym entrepreneurs, and personal trainers all know this feeling. You watch one person dominate the sales floor.They crush quotas.They stack commissions.They seemingly keep the lights on. They are the top producer —...
Why Staff Training Is Your Gym’s Ultimate Secret Weapon (And Why Most Owners Still Get It Wrong) Forget fancy equipment.Forget trendy classes.Forget the latest Instagram-worthy renovation. The real differentiator in today’s fitness industry isn’t what’s hanging on...
(Why the Most Profitable Gyms Fix Operations First—Not Marketing) Running a gym isn’t about working harder—it’s about removing friction. Yet one of the most common patterns I see when working with independent gym owners, boutique studio operators, gym entrepreneurs,...
Let’s clear something up right away. Most independent gym owners don’t have a marketing problem. They have a strategy and execution problem. Marketing plays a pivotal role in the success of any gym business—but when budgets are tight (and they usually are), spending...
In today’s fitness industry, where competition is fierce and member expectations continue to rise, the importance of modern and high-quality equipment cannot be overstated. For independent gym owners, boutique studio operators, and gym entrepreneurs, upgrading...
Running a gym or boutique studio is not for the weak. Most people think gym ownership is: collecting membership dues posting workout videos buying cool equipment opening the doors and letting people train But gym owners know the truth: This is a real business. With...
How to Create a 12-Month Member Engagement Calendar to Boost Retention (And What Successful Gym Owners Are Doing That Most Gyms Never Think About) Let’s get something straight: Most gym owners think retention is about better workouts… Or new equipment… Or lower...
