Testimonials

As an owner of an independent club, I found myself somewhat isolated within the world of health clubs. Jim gave me a window into the entire industry. In doing so, he was able to directly affect the large increase in our sales and to streamline our expenses. The end result was a 22% profit margin. If you can get him, get him!

R. Creel
White Rock Athletic Club

I've been in the industry since 1988, seen many consultants come and go, and I can boldly and confidently proclaim that Jim Thomas is the standard when it comes to professionalism, meeting the clients needs, and seeing incredible results. My investment into Jim has and will continue to multiply many times over

G. Eng
The GRAND Health Club

In the two year association I have found Jim Thomas to be very knowledgeable in all aspects of club management. He provided the expertise and leadership we needed. He was instrumental in hiring and staffing my membership department, and implementing new sales techniques. I would highly recommend Jim for consulting in all areas of club management.

H. Wright
Mid Valley Athletic Club

While streamlining operations to keep everything simple, Jim hired, developed and trained personnel that are now an integral part of club management.

M. Granthun
Signature Athletic Club

In short, Jim's skills as a motivator and creative thinker have benefited us in many ways. He was results-oriented and productive for us and will surely be for any other club he works with.

C. White
Premier Club

We felt that our sales had stalled, and Jim was able to bring in fresh ideas to encourage the sales team to achieve excellence, with such a competitive market, we feel that his efforts were significant.

R. Scales
Rostland Texas

We started with a very green staff and no support help, now sales are up, profits are up, and our salespeople have developed new skills and habits to help them reach their goals.

P. Siderius
World Gym

Jim's experience and ability to teach have been the real keys to the success of our program. Simply put, Jim has been the difference.

L. Wilson
The Body Building

As an outside expert, Jim has been able to help us see our company through the eyes of our customer and to offer insight and suggestions for creating an environment conducive to increased sales.

D. Donley
Spring Park Racquet Club

FMC offers the essential basics of selling and dealing with customers, but it is Jim's ability to work with the individuals in the sessions on a regular basis that reinforces and guides the individual to improve.

P. Bonacorso
Ladies Only Fitness Center

We needed someone who would not only give us the specific information we needed, but would see that we asked the questions we did not know to ask. Jim gave us this and more. We have been in our facility for four months after a year of preparation and pre-sales. As I think back, Jim was instrumental in all the main systems and decisions we made. What he did for us is give us perspective that we did not have the time to develop on our own. He has the experience to determine likely outcomes of specific advertisements, how much one should budget for employee expenses, how to make the biggest impact with changes to the club, how to work pricing strategies, how to motivate and inspire sales staff. These are just a few major areas in which he gave us direction. I feel strongly that Jim would be an asset to any club undergoing growth, change or in need of repair.

R. Dover
Fitness Works

For over 10 years, I have know Jim Thomas and his reputation as the well-known founder and president of Fitness Management USA, Inc., a management consulting and turnaround firm specializing in new gym start up, fitness club sales and gym troubleshooting for the fitness and health club industry.

With over 25 years of experience owning, operating and managing clubs of all sizes, Jim lectures and delivers seminars and workshops across the country on the practical skills required to successfully build teamwork and market fitness programs and products.

Since forming Fitness Management, Jim has been turning health clubs around at an amazing rate and garnering a reputation as a producer of change...a sharp-eyed troubleshooter, a brilliant sales trainer, and a motivator. Fitness Management provides programs that show measurable results and Jim's team is proud of their ability to glean profit from every square foot of a client's investment.

A dynamic, articulate motivator, Jim exudes confidence without artifice and accomplishes wonders without the bruised feelings that can so often accompany change. "We pride ourselves in reaching people and motivating change in a way that encourages self-esteem on the part of the players."

Whether you operate a health club, fitness center, gym or other type club, Jim Thomas and Fitness Management have a program to fit your need, expand your market base, and keep your members and staff productive and enthusiastic.

Fran R.
Fas-Tex.com

Absolutely the best in the business. Has helped us is so many ways, I wouldn't know where to begin. One thing for sure, if you actually follow the program, sales and retention will increase.

Michael P.

5 years ago I came to a cross road in my 20 year health club career. Jim Thomas was instrumental in my decision to continue with health and wellness and become a gym consultant. His guidance and resources have helped me to develop a successful health club consulting business.

Tim W.

I have been at 3 different fitness clubs that has consulted with Jim Thomas of Fitness Management & Consulting. Each club was quite different from each other, yet Jim's skill-set was broad enough to provide excellent service and training to each facility.

After Jim completes a Needs Analysis of the club, he strategically maps out a plan and then provides the means to execute a plan that can fit your needs.

A few things that makes FM & C an outstanding firm is not only their proven, time-tested methods of Jim's sales training and tracking accountabilities, but the manner in which he delivers the presentations. Jim is a true "people" person. He understands the daily struggles of the mom-n-pop facilities and he can handle all the red-tape that a larger, corporate facility is faced with.

Some consultants do a good job with the rah-rah, cheerleading seminars, but Jim is excellent also when the crowds are gone and you're back to the grind of the daily operational challenges. I have consulted with Jim Thomas for over 10 years and he is the real deal. I highly recommend Fitness Management & Consulting whether you are a struggling club looking to turn things around, or a new club start-up. FM & C can assist you and at the end of the day, you will feel that they have earned every $$ you invest into them.

Geof E.