Believe…

  Have you watched the series, Ted Lasso? ​ If so, you’ll relate. ​ If not, the only thing you need to know is that above his door is a yellow sign with blue, hand-written letters that reads: ​ BELIEVE. ​ It’s the centerpiece of the entire series. ​ Yes…. BELIEF is POWERFUL. ​ * To believe in yourself.…

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You’d be Home by Now…!

  Here’s a fun analogy… ​ During the 70’s and 80’s home builders placed huge billboards along the roads next to their developments that read: ​ “If you lived here, you’d be home by now!” ​ It was a great sales pitch targeting thousands of long distance commuters. ​ And, in some ways it’s the…

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Could THIS be YOUR Opportunity…?

​ ​Honestly, I can’t remember when we’ve ever been put through such a “stress test” as the “Cron” continues to infect the world and impact our businesses! ​ Nonetheless, you, me and health professionals around the globe continue to “carry on” — and in some cases, even thrive! ​ If that’s you, then, you should be proud! (thousands of fitness businesses have not…

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How to Earn $921.91 per Hour in Your Spare Time

What the….? Did you ever meet somebody who just seems to make money no matter what?  Seems unfair… but, that’s Jim Jennings.  I’ve known Jim since 1992 and I’ve witnessed how everything he touches turns to “gold.”   His “Fountain of Youth” program is no exception.   Here’s the math and then the details. Fountain…

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2 Amazing Fitness Boot Camp HACKS…

Listen to this!   Lou Ann Spencer operates a Super Body Boot Camp.   Talk about the “real deal” and crazy fitness retention rates!   I couldn’t believe it when I first heard about this, but when she called for more Journals… I asked a few questions. I wonder how many other Fit Pros and…

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Health Club Leads, Personal Trainer Leads… Fitness Leads…

​ Did that subject line pique your interest..??? ​ Leads are the life blood of all fitness businesses, right? ​ It’s the one thing every fitness business owner (and probably you) think about every single day! ​ Lead Generation Lead Quality Lead Conversion ​ We’ve been drilled that business survival is a matter of getting…

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The New Fitness Marketing Ecosystem

  These words…   …were casually stated last Friday during a marketing podcast.   The speaker probably didn’t realize how impactful her words were.   I wrote them down because they were so powerful and insightful.   If you are a small fitness business owner or an independent coach or trainer… these words actually predict the future.   I hope you’ll read them two or three times because they speak directly to YOU!   It’s literally…

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FREE FITNESS HANDOUT – How to Destress

  I bet a lot of your clients/members are STRESSED-OUT! ​ Especially in today’s environment with the pandemic, upcoming holidays, back-to-school, etc. ​ So, here’s a FREE HANDOUT you can download right now to offer your clients and members. ​ You can print out, upload to your website/blog or add to your Facebook Group! (check out this hack) ​ I even left enough space on the header…

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The Ultimate Fitness Journal

  Take a look at this.  What do you see?   It’s a common sight. A personal trainer, a client and a clipboard!   Trainers with clipboards have been around since I became a personal trainer at Jack LaLanne’s European Health Spa in Huntington Beach, CA back in 1978!   In my opinion it was…

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Ground Zero – Fitness Marketing Supplements

  THE PERIPHERALS… ​ It’s interesting how many Fit Pros and Health Coaches do NOT offer nutritional supplements to their clients and members. ​ I know… I know… many believe it’s unprofessional or unethical to offer nutritional supplements. ​ And, some think it’s beyond their “scope of practice.” ​ It’s not. ​ Insurance? Nope, just…

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Are You In the Fitness “Sweet Spot?”

    If you viewed the fitness industry from 30,000 feet, you’d see two giant segments in our space: ​ Big Physical Clubs (like Gold’s, LA Fitness, Planet, Anytime, etc. ) ​ Big Online Platforms (like Peloton, Beachbody, Daily Burn, FitBit, etc.) ​ Both segments suffer from their own “BIG-NESS!” ​ They are simply too…

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The .02 Percenters – Fitness Business Marketing

  It’s amazing! ​ Our health and fitness industry is most definitely going through a significant change… It is evolving… in a BIG WAY! ​ ​THE .02%-ers!​   As we navigate through the second surge of Covid, this change spells OPPORTUNITY for the .02%-ers who see it right now (early adopters) and are starting to…

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Passive Recurring Income for Fit Pros and Health Coaches

  Are you ready for a little “success” math! I JUST SENT TRUDY MANNING A CHECK FOR $539.91   Here’s why…   1.) First off, Trudy Manning uses this email (or a variation) every single week: CLICK or TAP HERE… (you can download the letter in MS Word)   2.) On the first and third Saturdays of each month, at the end of each group session, she holds a “TASTING!”…

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Relationship Marketing for Fit Pros and Health Coaches

    As our industry moves forward into the “NEW NORMAL” there are a ton of questions about WHAT to do next.   New fitness business models continue to fragment and expand into various hybrids and 100% online training services and memberships.   A LITTLE CLARITY…   Among the hybrids and 100% online business owners…

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How to Send Great Emails

  Can you write?   Or, do you just tear your hair out trying to come up with something?   Even if you get something out, does it really “sound” like you?   I often receive an email and think “No one would ever talk like this.”   Some people think writing is really easy.…

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How Fit Pros and Health Coaches Can Grow Their Businesses Faster

  What a difference a “mindset” makes! ​ What a difference it can make in your business and your life! ​ Billy Davidson is a “real world” example of this. ​ Here’s part of an email he sent… ​ —————————— ​ “….I remember this blog post and how you mentioned that the railroads thought they were ONLY in the railroad business. Had they realized they were in the TRANSPORTATION business, they would have embraced the airplane and…

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The Done-For-You Email 10-Pack

​ DO YOU HATE WRITING EMAILS..? ​ Well… do you? ​ I’d bet money on it! ​ If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the last 30 years, it’s this: ​ Most fit pros and health coaches HATE writing emails. ​ In fact, for the most part, they HATE writing anything! ​ And, if this describes YOU… here’s some reassurance: You are not alone! ​…

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How to be Successful with Online Supplement Sales

​ Three years ago I wrote a commission check to Danny Langston for $1.92 — That’s right… just $1.92 for a full month’s commission. ​ This week, we’re sending him a check for $1,271.10 — and he can literally count on at least that same amount, or more, next month and every month from here on out. ​ That’s net/net profits with no labor or time commitment on his part. Pure passive, recurring income!…

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Nutritional Supplements and the Band of Gypsies…

  Honestly…  they call me at least 3-4 times every single week. ​ And, it never ends well. ​ I call ’em the “band of gypsies!” ​ You may know who I’m talking about. ​ It’s that crowd of Internet Marketers who don’t really care what they’re selling as long as it makes a quick buck $$$. ​ They run Funnel Programs with a tons…

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Doctors and Nutritional Supplements…

  It’s almost funny,  ​ … when you think about the reality of this very common occurrence. ​ How many times have you heard one of your clients say something like this: ​ “My doctor says I don’t need vitamins. He says I can get everything I need from foods alone.” ​ Really? ​ Well, I have nothing…

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Is Change Good..?

  Here we are…   Months into the new year….   So, let me ask you an important question. ​ Are you going to do anything different this year? ​ Has the pandemic changed your approach toward your business? ​ Have you asked yourself… “What do I really want out of my business this year..?”…

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Step #2 – Relationship Marketing – ESP

  As we ALL enter this “New World” of fitness marketing, I hope YOU are convinced of the absolute importance of your email.   To understand the difference between “Legacy Marketing” and “New World Marketing” please CLICK or TAP HERE…   To read STEP #1 please CLICK or TAP HERE…   There are many fitness…

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How to Profit From an Operations Shift

There was a time… …when almost all gas stations employed attendants who filled your tank and washed your windows. There was a time… …when you actually had to walk into a bank and speak with a teller who handled your simple transactions. There was a time… …when you needed a travel agent or airline rep…

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The Ultimate Web Suite

  We just introduced a new digital platform called the Ultimate Web Suite.    It’s the most sophisticated product launch in my company’s history as it combines 3-different websites into one comprehensive online platform.   There is nothing else in the world even close to it.   If you’ve been part of my PLF Marketing…

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Covid-19 Form

  Yes… it’s finally time for most states to open up clubs, studios and gyms – even if at limited capacity!     But, you’ll need to follow the guidelines — which in most states includes a Covid-19 Screening Questionnaire.    If you have a Digital Welcome Kit, we built a form right into your site.…

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